86 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6f7d07b1e44123388d59f5f3da68749f.pdf 274a9b2a74fa4caf9a98966cd3d94ac3 PDF Text Text I . i. WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes-BaR"e, PA 18766 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 September 28, 1989 moved rom SCTA to Music de artment oposed Theater Arts move criticized ting of department held on September 7, Christopher Breiseth the proposed plans. Since that anthe proposal to move Arts concentration out , Communication and department has met ·ucism. The concenbccome part of the Music, Theatre and cnt, but at least two people believe it should not be taken out of the SCTA. Karl Ruling, acting director of the Theater, disagrees with the proposed move. "I'm not happy with it. We have a definite difference of opinion on how theater and music fit. I don't think they logically fit. I know of no department at any college or university at which theater is grouped with music. "The ways we approach our arts are different," says Ruling. "The only things we have in common are that we both are performance oriented and we use the same building. At Wilkes, the the curriculum is applied music. Performanceis stressed. Weare firmly committed at Theater Arts ... that, at the undergraduate level, the best training is a liberal arts education with lots ofliterature. We strongly support a core curriculum. " "What is the rationale?" asked Dr. Bradford Kinney, chairman of the SCTA department. "Traditionally, it belongs here." Dr.George Waldner, Vice President for Academic Affairs, says the rationale is "to create a unified performance entity. Theater is a performance art." Mr. Jerome Campbell, chairperson of the Music department, has been proposing the move for several years. "It is infinitely more logical to group the per- forming arts together. To fragment the majors makes no sense. If someone can't see the logic in combining the performing arts, then I don't know what logic is." One worry about the proposed move is that the Theater Arts curriculum will change. Waldner says that even though the concentration will be in the music department, "the courses offered will be unaffected. Department organization and courses offered arc two different things." "Why would courses remain in this department if (Theater Arts) is in the Music Department?" asks Kinney. "No one said that Theater Arts was doing poorly in this department. Our biggest concern is with the students involved." Ruling also believes changes in curriculum will occur. "Structural changes imply changes in curriculum. The SCT A major encourages crossover bet ween cur ricula. To split out one concentration will leave some majors hanging." "I would think that there would still be sharing of courses," says Waldner. "We offer several interdepartmental majors. For example, the International Studies major has courses offered from See Theater page 2 n's list changed -BARRE - Two proposals developed by the Academic mittee last year are now being put into effect at Wilkes proposals were presented to and passed by the entire college proposal, which will go into effect beginning with this class, changes the requirements for graduating with honors. 1993 must attain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 to graduate cum 6 for magna cum laude, and a 3.8 to graduate summa cum highest honors. ond proposal, which begins immediately and will affect all egc students, is a change in the GP A necessary for attaining status. According to the new standards, a student must attain a to be eligible for the Dean's List. Previously, a GPA of 3.25 for Dean's List status. nge is of special interest to students in the Classes of 1990, 1992, who are affected only by the second proposal. For nt seniors may graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.25, iving cum laude honors but not attaining the Dean's List asked about the rationale for changing Dean's List and honors Dean Lampe replied that the college's grading procedures and requirements were altered several years ago, but the other were never updated. "The two should have been done y," she added. Brigadier General Ellis presents a medal to retiring Lt. Col. Billings See story on Page 2 �PAGE2 SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 Change ·of command at ROTC as Billings retir by Chris Augustine Beacon Assistant News Editor WILKES-BARRE - It was quite evident that many students were unaware of what was going on when walking past the bell toweron Friday morning. Brigadier General Jeffrey T. Ellis, commandant of Air Force ROTC, paid a visit to the campus to get first hand knowledge about the ROTC progam here at Wilkes. It was the first time that a comman- dant of ROTC .e.ver came to our campus and what he saw impressed him. According to Lieutenant Colonel Roger Matson, the new ROTC Professor of Aerospace Studies (PAS) at Wilkes, "The General's visit here was a threefold mission. He wanted to visit the campus, meet the cadets, and talk to the Administration." There was also one other little thing to take care ofby the general. The ceremony, that many students had witnessed, was for outgoing PAS Lt. Col. David Billings as well as for the incoming PAS Matson. Theeventwasbotharetirementand change of command ceremony. Billings had been the PAS at Wilkes for the last three years and he said, "this was the most rewarding time he has spent in the Air Force." Twenty-two years and severa] countries later Billings has finally bid goodbye to the Air Force. General Ellis praised the ad- Ifyou can find aMacintosh in tnis ro9m,we might put one myours. Free. LAVA \JJA\..\..·SI-\Ale1.i6 Sl>EA.~E.12S j o LAMP 0--+ 11 I ~E.l'RIGf.ilA.-0 (s-roc.1::i:;o) ministration and the faculty for the strong support that they have given to the ROTC cadets and staff. Matson says that "the General was impressed with the help we are given by the school." Some of that help includes a new building for the cadets (Slvcum), room and board grants, and the much needed tree trimming by the flag pole adjacent Admissions building. The retirement/chan command ceremony was a by President Brieseth as many other administrator, Wilkes. It lasted forty-five · through the intermittant rai was the school's last I Billings. Theater - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---Continued from page 1 three departments: History/ _ department," says Waldner. Political Science; Sociology/Anwill have more performance thropology; and Economics in the tunities for the students incl School of Business and Economvocal music . We will ics; and, of course, the foreign landeveloping a special realti guage component." with a dance company or · Another concern is that the adjunct faculty member f11 Theater Arts major will not survive dance curriculum." the move. "If they are going to What will happen to S move it, then let's work so it surTheater Arts is removed? vives," says Kinney. "It is so imding to Waldner, the portant that Theater Arts survives." department would become Campbell is also concerned Communications department with the major's survival, but feels department has approximate~ the move will be beneficial. "I majors, which is 30 more would like to see the Theater Arts year, and is most likely one major flourish," says Campbell. top five majors at Wilkes. "W "For the ten years I've been here, it live with (the decision) andg hasn't." says Kinney. Next week, this artic/1 "I am excited about the conconclude with the other pro cept of a Music, Theater and Dance Howtostart your law career 6eforeyoust law school. In what will surely be the easiest test of your intellect this term,Apple invites you Apple' Macintosh' Plus personal computer merely by finding it in this drawing. We'll e,·en gi\'e you a hint: Ir's not the table, the lamp, or the chair. Now rnu're on vour own. To register, look for contest details where Macintosh computers are sold on your campus. Oh, all right, we'll give you a hint for that, too: Look at the bottom of this ad. But do it reall,; really fast. Because only one Macintosh is being given away on this campus, and it's going to happen soon. Soon, as in right away Pronto. Quick-like. But hey, you can take a hint. 10 try" inning a free , •• JKAPlAN STANLEY H. KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL GNTER LTD. DONT COMPEfE WITH A KAPLAN STUDENT-BE ONE Somebodys going to win afree Macintosh. 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PHEAA is celebrating its success in enabling more million Pennsylvania students to obtain postsecondary education, ~ng future growth. Wilkes College Regional Computer Resource Center held a 25th , Open House last Friday. The Wilkes College Center serves for PHEAA's training program in computer usage for teachers. It of 14 centers across Penl!Sylvania which have laboratories where can evaluate computer equipment before purchasing it. highlighting the anniversary, State Senator James Rhoades, a of PHEAA's Board of Directors, said, "The financial aid PHEAA ' , the education it has financed, the careers it has helped launch unagination and energy it has unleashed have a significant impact ves and economy everyday." ng its 25 years of service, PHEAA's mission has been and to be "access to education." PHEAA has delivered nearly $1 dollars in grants to nearly one million students and almost $6.81 11 loans to one and a half million students since 1964. agency has grown from "three employees, a couple of desks, and ter to one with 1500 employees in five separate facilities in g plus seven regional offices throughout Pennsylvania," to Thomas Fabian, PHEAA Executive Deputy Director. mecoming events planned - The Government was busy this Various business was disiocluding for the upcoming ing dance. Student Government anthe activities for the week ming. On October 19 bca bonfire including the tionofthe teams and music by the band, and the intro- u rse. !"SAT 10% duction of the Homecoming Court. On Friday noght, the big dance will be held at Gennetti's. Tickets will be $10 for singles and $20 per couple. Sam from Twin Spin D.J. will provide the music and games. This year SG gave students who were not in SG a chance to help with Homecoming including ticket selling and decorations. Programming Board reported that 70 people attended "Working Girl" and 120 attended the movie "Beaches." The North Room in the Marts Center will not be ready for this semester due to first priority given to residence halls. Student Government meets evey Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Weckesser Hall Board Room. President Ilreiseth discusses student learning at Friday's conference Wilkes hosts school officials WILKES-BARRE - Improving student learning through more effective teaching, and how area hig h schools and colleges can work together to achieve that goal are common concerns in both colleges and high schools. With that focus, area college presidents, area school superintendents, and teachers met recently at the Marts Sports and Conference at Wilkes College. The session was designed to bring area schools together with the colleges to discuss the most effective ways to draw on the educational resources of the area to improve student learning. Representatives from 15 area high schools and colleges spent last Friday afternoon discussing ways to improve opportuinites for student learning. Some of the suggestions include improved communications between the high school and colleges, and the possibility of sharing faculty and resources as a way of better student learning. There is also talk of an annual common in-service program for all faculty members at area high schools and colleges. Such a program would showcase faculty members from the area, who would be able to share items beneficial to everyone. The meeting at Wilkes, resulted from a gathering at Luzerne County Community College last May. At that time area business leaders told educational leaders what was needed to train the workers vital to the area's economy. A decision was made at lhat time to bring the education community together to find ways to improve student learning and at the same time better serve the area economy. Parents visit Wilkes by Becky Steinberger Beacon Staff Writer s or wetland Lane Wyoming, Pa. 18644 17) 693-1514 WILKES-BARRE - Wilkes College held its annual annual Parents' Day on Saturday. Approximately 400 parents visited the campus despite the weather to spend time with their sons and daughters and to find out how the college is progressfog. An opening reception was held in the Marts Center, followed by Presiden t Christopher Breiseth's welcome to the parents and a keynote speech by Jim Clark, a sophomore here at Wilkes. The president commented on the importance of community service in the United States and how college students can help. Clark's speech was based on the importance of photo by Donna Yedlock student volunteerism and where it President Ilreiseth speaks to parents has been at Wilkes. Clark said, "In the past few years, Wilkes has been involved in 60 community service projects." He stated that this type of student involvement "fits into a broad scope of a college education." Throughout .the course of the day, many sports were scheduled lo play home games, but due to the rainy weather, most of the action was postponed. However, the football game between the Colonels and Susquehanna was played at 1:30 at Ralston Field. (See results of that game in the sports section.) Following the game, a "Post Game Huddle" was held in the Marts Center from 4 to 6 p. m. The food service prepared a buffet-style di nner of ham, roast beef, chicken strips, barbecued meatballs, and dessert. Paul Adams, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, said, "The food service did a fi ne job wi th the campus dinner and should be commended for it." Visiting parents were treated to comedian David Sayh, who appeared in the Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. "The comedian had some dry spells, but on the whole, we had a good time," said Bob Gercken, a freshman from Clarks Summit. For the visitors who weren't interested in the sporting events, pamphlets were available at the morni ng session that listed outlets and shopping centers. The bookstore was also open for everyone's convenience. "I think the weather definitely affected the attendance," noted Dean Adams, "but those who attended had an enjoyable time, despite the rain." �Legalize cocaine? a si mb grea g hi u fh Beat the cartel at its own game Did anyone hear the proposal that one Colombian drug cartel spokesman offered the U.S.? Very simply, he stated that if the U. S. would legalize cocaine, we could establish a trade agreement with the cartel, including price agreements, import taxes and quality control. OPINION by Tracy Youells I think that most Americans would be appalled at such an idea. However, if we take the cartel's point of view, we might see how it looks like a perfectly logical idea. He sees a country where the drugs called nicotine, caffeine, sedatives, and alcogol are legal, easily accessible, and read ii y abused. What is another drug to us? Even though I don't think the government shoould start rewriting its drug policy, I do think it should carefully examine what this spokesman for the cartel is suggesting. Cocaine is easier to purchase than uppers, acid, or even marijuana. If you could take a survey of the drug dealers of this area, for example, you would probably find out that hardly Qo ~ • O ~ 9 0 I anybody sells marijuana anymore. Why not, you might be asking. A dealer would have to sell a garbage bag full of pot to make as much money as he would selling a little baggie full of cocaine that fits in his front pocket. So there are more coke dealers because cocaine is easier to transport and sell quickly. It wouldn't surprise me if some regular pot smokers bought a little snow now and again because it was the only thing around. This added business makes the monopoly of the streets grow. Maybe President Bush should consider this. Legalize marijuana and put an agelimiton it similar to the one for alcohol. Just like there are people who are over 21 who don't drink, there will be people who still won't smoke marijuana just because it's legal. The choice is and rightly should continue to be a purely personal one. Maybe then the only people buying cocaine would be the ones already addicted. The biggest effect that the legalization of marijuana would have is this: the people who haven't decided what the drug of their choice ~LETNE a.,ra= ' ~,1llEUM, e as I s, the sofrai f a ugh ght weari ushin t, I a~ Pickerin! will be would have a mush easier decision to make. I think the only way to stop Colombian cocaine traffic is through their customers. Let their potential consumers put them out of business by letting them have legal alternatives to the product the cartels are pushing. •0~9 0'8 The Beacon Serving Wilkes College since 1947 VOL. XLII No. 4 September 28, 1989 RaJed as a First Class ntwspapu with one mark of tfutinction by the Associated C olkgiale Press EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief................................................................ Lee Scott News Editor............................. :......................................... Kathy L. Assistant News Editor........................................................ Chris Au Feature Co-Editor............................ ...................................John T. Feature Co-Editor................................................................Michele Sports Co-Editor..........................................................................Jim Sports Co-Editor .............................................................................. 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Mr. Tom Contributing Writers: Ed Kobylus, Karen Theresa Jordan, Tracy ~ Rob Hermanofski, Chris Taroli, Tony Veatch, Bob Gryziec, Steinberger, Jennifer Barkas, Dave Kaszuba, Colette Simone, Corbett, Rob Erlich, R.G. Haywood, Wayne Henninger, Ron RaineJ ~:,. .// The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring ' except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation periods. All expressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 Letters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on terms of s letters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasont The Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Pitts Editorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Center. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. ide the fl . of a spaci ed me ighting e unde cente ed toen emy, l hedon t comple e, W ilk on his un he lurche ainst the pread 'e1 the bac lynights m an 1 gs happe apes the my he , had b coat imal cracl �SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 e return of the Editorial This ickering goddess rL£r ~ urOF E,1llELMA! .......... Lee S ............. Kat ............. Chr .............Joh .............. Donna ............. Frank ,TAFF ............. Kathy mg a bum is a simple One simply places a solid lhe slumbering derelict, and lies great force. The hard ping him in motion while pick up any spare change out of his pockets.. I had no whatsoever. The huddled a man made a sickening noi e as I propelled him campus, the gods pounding nails of rain into his body, ng of a thousand drums lhroughout the cloudy, g night. We were moving mow, and I lost my comm a large, sticky ditch . Had I possessed any ,I would have saved him, attention was turned to the lhe massive body of pea call fog, and to the towering dhell and death and general lying in the distance. I sebuttons on the white lab was wearing, and with pushing my stomach throat, I approached my foe, Pickering Hall. aside the flimsy doors and th of a spacious, synthetic lcomed me with the open rrid lighting and gruesome of the underworld. As I the center of the great prepared to enter into the pit I enemy, I nodded to an perched on a desk, clad in outfit complete with badge title, Wilkes Security, ed on his uniform. Before dlink, he lurched at me, and I against the wall, told to, ."Spread 'em", and poked y in the backside with a hapclynightstick while the lack man with mirror muttered into a walkie- ....................s :saJordan, T Bob G :olette Sim ninger, Ron 1, fall and sp · ·a cation peri tvidual wri orWilkesC J longer th ctedon te Id for val lhings happen so fast that escapes the mind comThad, my houseboy and barmaid, had stocked the ofmy lab coat with a large ol" animal crackers. I recall for them as he slapped PAGES • IS It's only a proposed change. stupid surprise began a discussion, leaving But should it be implemented, a lot of things will be me with an attractive oriental girl. different, and the jury is still out on whether or not these She entertained me by showing me Tales of the lab coat changes will be good. the mole below her left breast. She The change involves, as outlined on the front page, the entered into a lengthy discourse on a restructuring of both the Communications and Music vacationing senior citizen in Florida, departments and the shifting of the Theater Arts concentration Tony Veatch who was killed in a horseshoeing to the Music Department to combine with a dance element and mishap. I made a character judgecreate a performing arts department. ment and decided that she was the Is this a good change? handcuffs on one of my wrists, and type of person you catch eyeing the As it stands now, we, as Communicaticms majors, feel that launching them into the air towards lavender long johns in the edible this is not a good one. him. He fell and began to draw his underwear department of Spenser's The one thing that is being overlooked by the people revolver, when I saw a lumbering Gifts. responsible for this move is the purpose of the concentration The entire troop came back and hippo of a female club him in the and its actual name. head with an oily torque wrench. asked me what I was doing in PickerDr. Waldner and Mr. Campbell feel that it is a terrific idea Then she approached me. The next ing. I told them of my pursuit of the because it is "logical to group the performing arts together." What they are missing is the fact that the concentration isn't thing I saw was the insides of my blonde haired goddess of eyes wide and blue. I made them understand solely dedicated to performance, thus the name Theater Arts. It eyelids. Once I regained consciousness, that she was not like all the other also involves intense study into the history of the theater as I found my shorts around my ankles, girls, not like the ones who had in the well as a number of upper level literature courses. one armpit shaved, various past answered my rude advances The literature courses are, obviously, not SCTA courses. deplorable fascist slogans painted with a cold drink in the lap and a slap Yet, there they are on the required course list of a Theater across my white lab coat, and the across the face. I told them of how major. words, Miriam Rules, tattooed on my the demon in which they resided had How will this affect the prospective major when he sees inside thigh. It was now that I wished captured my fair maiden and locked that the concentration is grouped in with music and dance and Thad, my parole officer and golf ball her away in an unseen dungeon. It seen as a performing art? retriever, were here. He was no was due to my remarks about PickerMany of the theater majors at Wilkes, when asked, stated ing that these brave men and women doubt back in the comfort of Evans, that the reason they chose to pursue theater at Wilkes, as numbering each and every sheet on a took me into their confidence. opposed to a performance school, was the curriculum. Not As they hoist me onto their roll of toilet paper. It's good to have just the liberal arts curriculum specified for the school, but the shoulders and paraded me through curriculum laid out specifically for the SCTA department. a hobby. The key to the lasting success of the Communications I looked around. No longer was the hall, they shouted out their creed I in the lobby, but in one of the rooms. of life. They were the Resistance, department (and it is growing by leaps and bounds) is the fact that crossing the curriculum is required and encouraged. The walls were the grimy black I they explained, a band of eunuchs A good example is the course called "The Art of Film." It despised, thin and cardboard, the who deeply believed that it was unis expected of Telecommunications and Theater majors. furniture ragged and grayed, and I justtopay thesameamountofmoney Let's face it, many of our theater students aren't going to expressed my sentiments with a few to Ii vein Pickering as in Evans. They go on to be Dustin Hoffman or Meryl Streep. That is a fact that mutterings of profanity. They obvi- thought the Wilkes College we must own up to. By training them in the field of qusly heard me because the pack of establishment should pay them to rowdy miscreants standing over me live in Pickering. I agreed with my Communications and giving them a full background in the deepest emotions. chanted, "Right on, dude!" discipline, you give them a chance to learn that there is life We hiked high and low, using beyond the theater. The fanatics helped me off the our torches to set any inanimate ob· It appears that, once again, this is a decision based on what floor and gave me a shoddy wooden jects aflame, fire alarms blaring, is best for the school and completely disregards the student. chair. They were outfitted in camou- panic stricken students running for So to those making this decision, think of the students flage jumpsuits, their hair cropped cover while dodging the flaming involved. short and their faces wearing a animal crackers my soulmates threw Where would they prefer to be? menacing scowl. They handed me a at them. "You are one of us now, And to the people responsible for this idea, no disrespect tankard of peppermint schnapps brother," my oriental companion · intended, but this is stupid! which I did not hesitate to embibe. whispered to me. I stopped listening The first thing I did was ask about the when she went on to explain how, hefty girl I encountered earlier, who since all the men in Pickering shower , I presumed to be Miriam. I shouted together,itisunwisetobendoverfor THUMBS DOWN: go to whomever is responsible for insults, called her a polyester beast, the soap. I was now one of the setting the clock on the infamous Bell Tower. For well over a introduced iny theory that it should brothers. I had a cause to fight for. week the clock has carried the wrong time. Is this a hiiden be punishable by death for overBut I don't believe in causes, I told message to the students at Wilkes? weight and/or old women to wear myself. All I believe in is my godsweat pants. They all stood up and - dess, the goddess I shall never get to THUMBS UP: go to the Wilkes College women's soccer went into a corner, and much to my know. team for finally garnering their first victory. Way to go ladies, we were with you all of the time. i\ How oo l GET HEARD AT WILKES? ~~ USE THE BEACON OF COURSE. THUMBS UP: go to the members of the football team, and all other teams, who, following their own practices, come out and root for their athletic mates on the soccer and field hockey fields. THE BEACON IS YOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR WAY OF PRESSING ANY FEELING TO THE CAMPUS AND BEING SURE THAT IT 1S GOING TO GET THERE. So, How DO I GET HEARD AT WILKES? THE BEACON! Our apologies to the Registrar for last week's "Thumbs Down" that falsely stated the students would have to go through a big ordeal just to eat on the card system. The information we received was false and we regret our error. �PAGR6 SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 Middle East expert Grummon gives lectu by Michele Corbett Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE This past Friday night, Dr. Stephen R. Grumman, a member of the Secretary of the State Department's Policy Planning committee, enlightened the Wilkes-Barre Community on foreign affairs with a lecture entitled, "Trends in Mic;ldle Eastern Politics: Implications for U.S. Policy." Grumman spoke to an attentive audi~nce, largely supported by Wilkes faculty and students , in the lobby of the Darte Center. Following a brief introduction by the president of Wilkes College, Dr. Christopher Breiseth, Grumman highlighted experiences and endeavors which made up a most impressive journey he humbly termed "a career." In Breiseth 's opening remark s, his listeners learned that the International Studies' Lecture Series, of which Grumman was the first to speak, is designed to have our College-City -Comm unity "take the world much more seriously" and not to complacently remain "a cocoon in Northeastern Pennsylvania." Aside from regular comments, Breiseth noted_that Grumman had attented Cornell College in Iowa, and not the University, which, Grumman added, was a common mistake. Among the highly influential positions of Grumman's extensive past is his involvement in the Hostage Crisis which gripped America a few years back. Grumman was instrumental in former President Carter's bartering with the Iranian's and his part was gratefully acknowledged by several of the freed captives. As far as his decision to enter into a teaching or government career, Grumman revealed with a chuckle, that it was simply a matter of who would have him, a university or "Uncle Sam", "I took the first offer that came along- the government's." The Planning committee that he serves under now was established after World War II and acts as what he whimsically termed a "think tank" where its members are required to "think big thoughts and design big plans." Grumman said he was glad to the opportunity to speak to our community because it gave him Stephen Grummon an opportunity to "take a step back from day to day happenings and look at broad trends occuring in the middle east." He added that it gives him a new perspective, one he doesn't often view as it is clouded by the seemingly constant turmoil oversees. Since Grumman would be speaking to a diverse audience in- cluaing those as ignorant to foreign goings-ans as the likes of me, an area native determined to break free of the cocoon, he asked to bear in mind that during the course of the talk he would make mostly generalizations using flexible time frames and loose geographical references. The basic trends of which Grumman spoke spanned from intellectual development and the decline of idealogy in which the universal Islamic ideals began running into obstacles; to the pressures of leaders to focus inward on their people's economic woes; to the "remarkable political _continuity in regimes of the past ten to twen ty years despite the reoccuring chaos." He also touched upon their military doctrine driven by the proliferation issue where more accurate, long range, greater payload missles; upscaled chemical and biological warfare; and nuclear weapons developments blurred the win/lose picture. This in fact was a revolutionary situation, it "made a mockery of defense buildup of last few years. Once, Israel had been on top with greater numbers of arms, now the weaker can inflict severe damage without having a tial number of weapons. As far as the he should remain invol Grumman stands from the we really are forced to. volvement, he says, depen factors, our relationship Soviet Union and our de on Persian Gulf Oil. He be saying that by staying· we are actually pr ourselves. The U.S. has more communication Soviets in order to keep oo the Middle East's plans. oil, and morality to Israel us in the Middle East. discussed many of his po· the audience by taking q When asked why hr is w he replied "I have someth· to contribute and want to inside." FOUND A black and brown cat wi~ collar w/bells and a flea collil. declawed in the front. Fo Nursing building . For inlo Exiension 4070. Get agrip on your homework. Homework has a nasty way of piling up, doesn't it? One day, you feel on top of it all - the next, you're behind on your notes, your research, your term paper. Our advice: Get in front of a Macintosh®computer. True, it may not turn a lifelong procrastinator into an overachiever. 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"I was all set to head for Nashville and become a country songwriter," said the 27 year-old Texan, who is the son of novelist Larry McMurtry. "That's where I had my contacts. But my father was writing a screenplay with John Mellencamp, so I decided to send him a ta"pe. I had to give it a shot." Fate intervened for McMurtry. "He (Mellencamp) called me back and asked if I had enough songs for him to produce an album. I told him I would make enough," he laughed. ''I'm not really qualified to do anything else." The country roots surface often in McMurtry's cuts, but its a habit that will be hard to break. He really doesn't want to. "I really don't care much for categories," he said. "I think that's just something they use so you can find a song on a shelf. I realize that it's a business. You never know, I still may drift into country." He did anything but drift into the show's upbeat first offering, "Painting By Numbers," a tale of conformity and doing just enough because "they know you'll get by." He followed with the acoustically-led "Terry," who murders and pays the price in prison. Bassist Randy Garibay and drummer David combined with McMurtry's acoustic guitar top pulsating, soulful rhythm. McMurtry, a guitar pla the age of seven, especially carries the sound withh" But what cements his music as memora awareness of living. Lyrics like "cold coffee/Stryo! from the stop and go" from "Outskirts" display his an everyman, and "does it still matter what you mi done had you tried" from "Crazy Wind," McMurtry'! creation, show his dissatisfaction with complacency. A wild, dancy side was evident in "Talkin' Texaco. "; an easy pace highlighted "Shining Eyes complaint about the unfriendliness of a community' 'Tm Not From Here." McMurtry's strongest conviction appears in "T In The Wasteland." It contains a sad yet realization: - too long in the wasteland I believe I'll have to stay Producer Mellencamp calls McMurtry's "the fi album I've ever heard. It's better than Guns N' R Tracy Chapman." photo by Jim Clark James McMurtry sings and plays guitar in Scranton. Georgina Ju No, I don 't car smoke while e. food tends to t "I've begun work on my next album just McMurtry said. "Sometimes it takes a few hours~ songs, sometimes a few months. Sometimes th, write_ themselves." · Critics have hailed him as the next Dylan, but he reaches that status is irrelevant. The first edition McMurtry is good enough: He'll have to stay. Michael Incitti working for the stude by Colette Simone Beacon Feature Writer Michael A. Incitti is an assistant Professor of Communications here at Wilkes College. His teaching load consists of Newswriting, Communication Theory, Mass Communication Law, Feature Writing, and Critical Writing. His research interests are Mass Communications, Organizational Communications, and Interpersonal Communications. Incitti is currently working on his dissertation which is tentatively titled, "How the Professional Communicators Communicate on the Job: An examination of Organizational Communication Effectiveness Within Eigh Purposefully - Selected Daily Newspaper News Room." Incitti's home town is Williamsburg, PA. Incitti attended the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. At Bloomsburg University he played baseball and his position was third base. He also played football as a defensive back. Incitti joined the paper at Bloomsburg and was an editor for wherever he was needed. His favorite area of writing is sports. Incitti stated, "Some of the best writing in the newspaper appeiifS on the sports page. The sports writer has a little more latitude to create and apply critical analysis than other areas of the newspaper." Incitti graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor's degree in English. He has a master's degree in print journalism from Temple University. Incitti is also , taking his Ph.D. in Mass Communications at Temple University. Incitti was a graduating teaching assistant for five years, as well as an instructor in the English department at Temple University. Most recently, Incitti was an assistant professor of communications for one year at Glassboro State College. Incitti was asked why he decided to come to Wilkes and his response was, "when I was interviewed here at Wilkes, I liked the people in my department. I feel there is potential photo by Donna Yedlock New Communications Professor Michael lncitti for growth and advancement in my department. I would like to be one who contributes to that challenge." When Incitti attended Bloomsburg University he wanted to be a History teacher for high school. However there'were not many job opportunities available in teaching, si knew he had a natural gravitation for writing anded· then went into newspaper work. After four years of newspaper work, he found still wanted to teach and then entered Temple's degree program. He received a part time job on c suburban Philadelphi11 newspaper at night. During he taught in Temple's English department. "Looking back, I'm glad my teaching plans w this way . If I had gone into teaching riglt undergradua te school, I would have had relative beyond book learning to give to my students. Now seven year of practical journalism experience." Incitti has many hobbies. B~ides football and Incitti enjoys basketball and tennis. He plays chess, listens to music, enjoys watching comedians and Italian food. One incident which Incitti will never forget is 1 was twelve years old, and had a sports story publis student is motivated enough, there's no limit to ho, he or she can acheive. But the process of educatioo with the individual. There's no such thing as I through osmosis. Learning is an active process." Incitti hopes to increase the number of courses in the journalism department here at Wilkes. Am new courses he hopes to develop with Dr. Bradford are Communications History and a course that foc grammar in a journalistic context. "What I do, or try to do, is geared to help mys Kathy Seni No, because smo when I eat and its Mac Burm Junior No, because peoph oking while they a neither do �PAG o you think that people Should be low.ed to smoke in the cafeteria? 1sic as m emo 'cold coffee/S skirts" display ,atter what you w'ind,"McM with complac rident in "T ted "Shining E ;sofa commu Georgina Tarapchak Junior No, I don't care for the smell of smoke while eating because the food tends to taste like smoke. Jennifer Chelpaty FreshmanY es, they should have a smoking and nonsmoking area to satisfy everyone. Kathy Foley ,e r work, he fo :ntered Temple' lit time job on · at nigh t. Dur" artment. teaching plans 1to teachi ng have had rela my students. !xperience." sides footbal l is. He plays c ng comedians rocess of educa :> such thi ng as tctive process." number of co ·e at Wilkes . with Dr. Bradfi John Pirich Junior No because I don't like people smoking in my face. Senior o, because smoke bothers me when I eat and its inconsiderate. Marcie Kreinces Senior No it shouldn't be allowed. Although it doesn't bother me, it probably bothers others. Shelly Gardner Junior Yes, I think they should be able to smoke in a particular area if they want to. Richard Yablonsky Freshman I think they should have a smoking section so that everybody is happy. Jason Testa Sophomore They should have a smoking and a nonsmoking section. Jennifer Catania Junior No, because it is endangering everyone else. If you need to smoke you can smoke outside. Sandro Rotella Sophomore It really doesn't bother me; to each his own. I think «live and let live." Ill I Mac Burnside Junior o, because people don't like 111oking while they are eating and neither do I. Gerry Brown Senior Yes I think it should be allowed because they should have certain sections for smokers. �PAGE 10 SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 Read this! by Rob Erlich Beacon Feature Writer Hmmm ... nice new article, a little comfy space all my own tucked somewhere in the middle of the Beacon. Nice clean white paper, clear easy-to-read print, and scads of copies everywhere. I like it. So, what are this weeks topics? Well, let's jump in and see ... Lately, I've been hearing some unpleasant things about the Coors brewing company. Did you know that they have been supplying beer to the Contras? Or that they supplied a building to be used as the headquarters for the PMRC (remember them, boys and girls?)? So, next time you drink some Coors, think of the terrorist who shares the taste with you. Next time you buy it, keep in mind that share of the profits that is used to abridge 1 the First Amendment rights of recording artists, and any other unAmerican activities you may be financing. I have discovered (read "started") a small but silly faction who are trying to get the Beacon converted to a supermarket tabloid format. According to the group's spokesperson, who wishes to remain anonymous, "If a UFO is spotted over Conyngham Hall (the SUB), the students have a right to know. "The whole point of college is to open new vistas of know ledge to students, and we feel that this format would allow the newest information in to broaden the students' minds. In addition, this should reduce the number of leftover Beacons in the rack." Moving into the realm of international politics, do you realize what a horrendous, parasitic relationship exists between the United States and Japan? Politically, the Japanese will do nothing that might offend Americans. You may recall that Ex-Prime Minister Nakasone uttered a remark that America's failure in international economics was due to the racial and ethnic mixture in the US. This was no mistake. He meant it. Naturally, this offended many Americans, so he publically apologized. Although they might as well just stick their tongues straight down the back of our collective trousers politically, economically they are robbing us blind. The GNP of Japan is near that of the US. The Tokyo stock exchange is now larger that the one in New York. The current measure of status in Japan is real estate -American real estate. In the meantime, their defense budget is only 1% of their total. America pays the rest, and that accounts for a large portion of the year! y budget deficit. So, what is my advice? Drop Japan like a bad habit. The American Empire is rapidly declining while Japan's is growing. There are other nations to trade with. South Korea, for example, is trying to build up its economy to match Japan's. They build products of equivalent quality and would most likely be more cooperative with the US in order to increase trade. Also, there is the USSR. There, there is an enormous population with incredible potential buying power, as well as a fascination with anything American. Gorbachev has been trying to open trade with the West, and would be very receptive to more. In addition, increased trade would help to ease political tension, and the colossal defense budget could be cut, freeing billions of dollars for improving the standard of living for Americans. The first step is to look around, keep an open mind, and forget old prejudices in order to see new possibilities. Rumors that are not in any way true: First of all, it needs to be said that it is not true that the cafeteria's cheeseburgers have been found to be "so radioactive they might as well microwave themselves." Second, the Wilkes rapist does not live in the Diaz dorm in Pickering. Third, there are no workmen who died during the construction of the Marts center "buried in the walls." Fourth, it is not true that the Mac startup disks have a program hidden in one file that will qmse the computer to explode. Finally, it is not necessarily true that there is a little man inside your refrigerator who turns the lights on and off. The Equal Employment Act of 1972 says that refrigerator manufacturers must be Equal Rights Employers M/F/H/G/ WE'RE SPORTING A 20% OFF Storewide Sale! BEVAN'S Men's Wear 12 W. Northhampton St. Wilkes-Barre 829-6993 It took them long enough, but they're back. After a four year hiatus, Tears For Fears have just released their new LP- "Seeds of Love." Their first album, "Songs From the Big Chair," spawned such hits as "Shout" and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." Sometimes a follow-up album can be like a bad movie sequel. Not so in this case. "Seeds of Love" has all the ingredients of a good mix. The In 1985 Ron Howard brought an enchanting tale to the the movie web he spun was known as Cocoon. A sequel has from the original, and it too is a good egg. Cocoon: The Return is now available in video stores e continues the story of the revitalized senior citizens who a first film. They received a new outlook on life when they aliens from the planet Antarea in the original film. D' jogging, and high d~ving into a swimming pool became a regular routine. This occurred once they were enlightened · powers from the Antarean cocoons at the bottom of the same In The Return the same cast is back. The distinquished actresses include Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn, Jessica T Stapleton, Jack Gilford, Wilford Brimley, and Gwen Ve younger group of performers, Steve(Police Academy) Gu Tahnee Welch are back and "sharing" themselves with ~h again. Z/Q/RR/XYZ/P/K/R. Finally, the quote of the week: "This story was written to drive serious men mad, mad, mad; and to amuse children little, little, little." Tears For Fears sow the seeds of love by Rob Gryziec Beacon Staff Writer A safe Retu album is certainly distinct, both lyrically and musically. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if this would be viewed as one of the best hew releases of 1989. The first single, "Seeds of Love," gives you a taste of Tears For Fears new found style. However, the album does have a 60-ish psychedelic sound similar to that of the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" LP. Since everything from tie-dye to Jefferson Airplane have returned from the sixties, why not see if "The Seeds of Love" can bloom in the Eighties. This time around the seniors must return to earth in order Antareans move some of their Cocoons off an unstable ocean doing so one of the cocoons is recovered by a research com seniors and youths alike must somehow get into the experim and recover the lost object. ' The longer the elders stay on the earth, the weaker they Antarrea "No one gets sick and no one ever dies." The acting is classic and is probably the best part of th~ get me wrong! The storyline, the music, and tile direction of are all strong as well. However, this film is perfectly · definitely a Return to the first film. This Cocoon is basically many instances, but there are some new plot twists that are p eye. But I won't give them away. So come out of you're Cocoon ... I mean your room t Cocoon: The Return. See it before you age any more, and let' youthful vigor in you like it did to the elders of its' cast. DE Retraction: The feature department would like to ap John Newman for printing his name and · last weeks' "Quote of the Week" that appear spot of the newspaper. It was only a joke was not an actual comment made by him. only 2 Loca �SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 PAGE 11 Tension ·pulled on avid Sayh the Cuban Missile tit clean Crisis rubberband .. - 1e distinq n, Jessica nd Gwen rtcademy) :Ives with k~~e t~ 0 :po t appear nly a jok y him. Cuba, 1962. Tension: like pulling on the ends of a nuclear rubberband. For thirteen days in October, weekend was Parent's American and Russian diplomats, here at Wilkes and most and the world, were on the brink of dents were happy to see war, a war where the survivors Mom and Dad. The parwould envy the dead. burdened like Santa The event was the Cuban all the things a college Missie Crisis. Yes, there were misneeds. The bags they carsiles. But more importantly there filled with toothpaste, was reputatuion, pretige, and prot, notebook paper, warm mises, which are legitamite conand, of course, food. cerns in the political world. There came the problem for were questions and concerns that . How could they possibly would need to be resolved through ir parents for saving them diplomatic morality. horror of cafeteria food But how did this rubberband dorms? After all, most get pulled in the first place? What were even nice enough to were the conditions which influir son or daughter to a deenced or caused the Crisis? meal off-campus. Well, America stumbled and Wilkes Programming fell flat on her nose with the Bay of was kind enough to provide The Programming Board unPigs fiasco. Castro was pretty much with some entertainment consciously did Wilkes students a a Communist, and he was too close their parents to. That is a big favor when they booked Sayh. to Amerian soil. Also big business beyond the wonderful If there had been no diversion, the had too much money tied up in Wilkes-Barre area, and students might have had to spend . Ravanna with Casinos and propraofsportingevents. The erty. the whole evening actually talking talents of David Sayh When America cut off oil and nat the CPA on Saturday to their parents. supplies to Cuba, Castro was forced -----------------------i to turn to the Russians. Also, his announcement that he was going to put Cuba on the road to Socialism meant nationalization of buisness, restrictive policies against land owners, and consequently, confiscation of property belonging to wealthy Americans. This was the economic side, and it threatened, and frightened, America. By the time Castro announced this it was too late for America to do anything Want A ChanQ.e of Pace? except an invasion, or so was thought. arelaxing trial ride through beautiful Pocono scenery!!! This was predictable. Cuba now had to ask the Soviets for heavy artillary, like tanks and antiaircraft guns. But most importantly DEER PATH RIDING .STABLES the Cubans needed advisors and instructors: they were guerrilla Horseback Riding!!! fighters; they only knew how to use machine guns and grenades. On the political side we have Beginners & First-Timers are our specialty President Kennedy, who wanted to put weapons behind his words. He spoke of the status quo, the "global Mid week Special battle for survival," and that the 2 FOR THE PRICE OF 1 !!! western hemisphere intended to stay "master of its own house." But With Student I.D. the western hemisphere now contained Castro. only 25 min. from WILKES COLLEGE The Summit meeting between Kennedy and Khrushchev was inII 443-7047 for more information & reservations tense and hostile. Threats of war were exchanged and later on symbolized by the Berlin Wall. Nuclear Located on Rt. 940 White Haven - - - - - ~ weapons became the vehicle of at 8 p.m. If the number of students and parents can be a guide to the attraction of this event, then it was a great success. David Sayh came out and talked to the audience for several minutes before he actually began his act. Because of the large number of parents in the audience, Sayh had to "keep it clean." He did, however, slip a few times, but after all, it was a college crowd. Overall, he kept the audience laughing throughout the evening. The only complaint that can be made is that he could have had a bit more energy and-he easily lost his train of thought. A big selling focus for Sayh was the fact that he had appeared several times on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. ' superpower diplomacy. (The U.S. had weapons in Britan, Italy, and Turkey.) which he secretly recorded, with thirteen cabinet members and toplevel advisors. Do the missiles in Everything was falling into place. America would never reconcile themselves with Castro's Cuba. Moreover, Cuba would be easy to defeat; it was a wide island and difficult to defend, especially if the opposing force had strong naval and air power. Also, at this stage, -Castro and his followers were a minority. Cuba endanger the massive American advantage in nuclear weapons? As Kennedy so aptly said," ... it doesn't make any difference if you get blown up by an ICBM flying from the Soviet Union or one that was 90 miles away. Geography doesn't mean that much." Both Kennedy and McNamara agreed that, yes, the missiles were a military threat but more importantly it was a political problem. The political consequences would be enormous. The missiles must go. Many ideas were tossed around. Everything from an all-out invasion to a "sinking of the Maine" to an air strike that would take out the missiles before they became operative. But the action must be planned and executed very carefully, as Bobby Kennedy knew. This was a time for redemption, a possibility for J.F.K. to emerge as moral hero. A quarantine, or navel blockade, was decided upon. On October 18 Kennedy and Andrei Gromyko, the Soviet foreign minister, met for a previously scheduled meeting. The Soviet did not mention missiles in Cuba. There was also new evidence coming in to Washington: another reconaissance plane took pictures of a sight for much longer range missiles that were to be ready to launch in a few days and would be able to hit 98 % of the mainland. There was no time now for"quiet" diplomacy. Kennedy must challange the Soviets publically, before the missiles were ready to fire. Khrushchev knew that the Bay of Pigs was only the beginning. A second invasion was almost inevitable. A second invasion would also not be the disaster that the first was. The Soviet prestige was at hand. He was leader of the Communist world. Ifhe lost Cuba it would be an embarrasing blow to Leninism. It was also at this tim~ that he was accused by China of being too soft with the Western world. No doubt he felt threatened. The Soviet position must be strengthened. Cuba was the perfect answer. The plan: use missiles as a deterrent against an American invasion; confront America with more than words-ship missiles secretly and not let America know until they were mobilized; and at the same time give Americans a taste of their own medicine; after all, the Soviets didn't have missiles in any other country, even the Eastern block. But America had their eyes open. They became suspicious. On Sunday, October 14, 1962, they sent a U-2 reconaissance plane to take high level photographs over Western Cuba, and, lo, in a villiage near San Christobal was revealed 30-foot long medium range missiles. Now J.F.K., in a speech on September 13, 1962, vowed to protect the U.S. against Cuba. What was he to do now? Kennedy held a meeting, 1 ::.:::: :!1·· : \ ::~.::.~:::!_.;_~_. _'.:.-.-1 . . .':~_:,. .::.:··•e_:. .:: ffllt:'a ' .. ,•,·.,.·.·.<·;.· ,.· ... JII11ll v. : .: : : ;:;: : : : :;::::::::::=:==r===:====: ··-~-- �PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 28, 1989 :,:,:•:•:•:-:•:•:•:-:•·•:•:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:::•:::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::;::::::::::;:::::;:;:::::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:; .//i~~~ f1{\~)'t: EMERGENCY/TRAUMA CENTER- I ... ,,/:,r;0IJl ~t~!f · .;;:':.' )>•:::· ': .- •:. · · .. -, .. ··~ff~~=~~~;:~:~~~"a-~, .•. ·.· · . . ,·· · .·,.,t;·:AfJ\/t'~Sf· ;.(.i.·_.:i ,;,l.j'.ff!!:-" . · .. · ·.:·.;:·..,'-:.:~:.: •.·;': '.:·~..';~ :·_ _ ·~ .,-:. i. '.·. .'I.:·:·:•:.·,;.·;.•.·.·.:...· : .··.··... ·.y.·oTuortcaakreetehreJ_Oflursrntesyte'~elne . · ~i?iJfus at the College Mlserlcordla .· .{J{f{{/\·:· Career Day (Dallas, PA), fi,/ :•:/ .'.: ·J··:- . : . . 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S·BARRE - The Lady Colonels volleyball a heartbreaking loss at the hands of Marywood Tuesday night. ted to win," said head coach Doris Saracino. , I saw some really good things." good things were the stats. For the evening, the ls collected seven aces, 17 kills, and 18 blocks. s took the first game, 15-10 in impressive wood, a good serving team, bounced back and nd game, 17-15. onels l. mini, you' close to hink about ire you re f street. ,u r proble 1t; great t d you. Sh week. ~ rings of tar charts, Zone. Ha The Lady Colonels were not done for the night, however. After sitting out and watching a game between Marywood and Susquehanna, they prepared to take on the latter. Last Saturday, the Lady Colonels outlasted archrivals King's College in a tough, five-set match that gave Saracino her 100th coaching victory. They dropped the first and fourth games but won the other three handily; 15-5, 15-6, and 15-8. The Lady Colonels came up with 16 aces and 37 kills for the match. Susie Ketner and Jen Catania had big games for the Lady Colonels. Ketner had 14 kills while Catania has 9 kills and 4 aces. Wilkes wound up dropping the game with the Crusaders and finished 0-2 for the night. "It was a tough game, but we will improve," Saracino said. "Whenever we play King's it almost always goes five games," Saracino said. "I was very pleased with the way we played in this game." The Lady Colonels host Delaware Valley today. Continued from page 16 conditions. After the scored, the Colonels into Susquehanna tercompletions to Bill Jun Farrell and Dean but MickDungan missed field goal. offense wasn't discourvcr, and Lucas hit tight Harrison with a 3-yard toss. But after that, the me a stranger. he weather hurt us, asn't as bad as the " Luca~ said. "But with it." Booters dropped The Colonels also lost leading rusher Dean Ambosie, possibly for the season, with a tom ligamnet in his leg. Junior Brian DeAngelo picked up the slack with 52 yards on 19 carries, but Ambosie's absence was clearly felt. "Brian's the heir apparent to Dean," Unsworth said. "He's just going to have to do it a year early." The Colonels host Moravian (2-1) on Saturday (1:30 pm at Ralston Field). The Greyhounds beat Widener 13-9 on Saturday. "They're going to be tough to beat," Lucas said. . EDWARDSVILLE - A : 829-6901 Steve Moloney Pizza 16"(1 2 Cuts) ............................................................. $7. 75 12"(8 Cuts)............................................................... $5.50 )- Get you sy to fall b down- hard blc Dough iiness. Put Jng. 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"The team did not give a good effort," he said. "We were not up for this game from the opening whistle." After a scoreless first half, FDU scored ten minutes into the second half off of a throw-in. Devils forward Sal Iosa punched a six-yard shot into the net. The Colonels mounted a steady attack but could not muster a goal. Wilkes outshot FDU 18-6 in the losing effort. Last Thursday, the Colonels traveled to Drew University and tied the regionally-ranked Rangers. The Colonels scored on a comer kick with twenty-five minutes left in the game as Steve Moloney headed a Chris Shenefield cross into the top left comer. . The Colonels host Lycoming tomorrow (Ralston Field at 3:30 pm). BEACON SPREAD SHEET Pizza Toppings 16"..........$1.25 All good things must come to an end. 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"I'm not too worried about playing because I have some control over what I do on the court," said Graves, who will be touring Europe this fall as a member of the Washington Generals, the Globetrotters' long-time rival. "To tell you the truth, I'm probably more nervous about going on a plane. You don't have any control over what goes on up there. "You know, with all the problems they've been having with some of the planes lately, I think maybe I should take a boat and meet them over in Europe." Whether he takes a boat or a plane, Graves' first destination will be Spain, where the Generals begin their four-month tour. "When I was first offered the opportunity, I really didn't want to do it," said Graves, who last season thrilled local fans with his flashy moves as a point guard for the Colonels. "I figured it was time to get on with my life. But after I thought about it, I realized it was· an honor. Plus, it's a great vehicle to meet people and get into coaching. Playing with the Generals might give me a chance to go in that direction." It might also give Graves the opportunity to become a Globetrotter himself. "After we come back from Europe, we'll tour the U.S. until April or May. Then it's up to them to evaluate me and see if I could become a Globetrotter," Graves said. "If they think I have the attitude and the ability, I'd have to go through a year's training process. "Basically, the Globetrotters are looking for a Marcus Haynes-type ball handler to put on a show. So I'd have to work on my dribbling. It's good, but I'd have to improve if I want to put on a show like ' Haynes used to." Graves, though, is more than capable of putting on a show of his own. And his four-year career at Wilkes proved it. The eighth all-time leading scorer at the school, Graves amassed 1,277 points, many of which came as the result of mid-air acrobatics, lightning quick moves around defenders, and pinpoint-accurate jump shots. Also, he was selected as a Middle Atlantic Conference First Team All-Star last season. He had been a second team choice in 1984-85 and 1986-87. Graves recognizes the chance to improve his skills even further with the Generals. "The team plays hard and they play to win," he said. "It's not like the Generals let the Globetrotters score. Other than the 'showtime' periods where the Globetrotters are supposed to entertain the fans, we're out there trying to win. 11 The Generals will be trying to win, all right. With Graves at the head of the brigade. Former Colonel Marc Graves is playing against the Globetro Is a written athletic code necessary. Are its athletes the leading representatives o_f Wilkes College? Apparently, the institution thinks so. The athletic department has formulated a "Statement To Athletes," a code of behavior all are expected to follow. Its theme holds that the behavior of all athletes has the potential to strongly influence the actions of others. A main facet of the code calls for athletes to refrain from the use of alcohol and other drugs. It's a noble gesture, but a statement shouldn't be necessary. Any athlete worth the title knows what detrimental effects substance abuse can have on a body, and all Wilkes students are expected to obey the law. The Beacon has no statement for editors. Yet we know what is expected from us in regards to drugs and alcohol. The code's initial statement exhorts an athlete "To do everything in my power to reach the highest level of physical and mental fitness and in no way allow outside influences to sway me from this chosen path." That's nice, but a bit contradictory. How can the highest level of mental fitness be reached by a football player when he misses English class for a scrimmage in Trenton, New Jersey? I realize games con0ict with classes. It's a necessary thing. I'm not knocking the statement, it's just that college students should be mature enough to know how to conduct their lives. Maybe I'm just an idealist, but I don't think a wrestler drinking at a have any more of an affect on an "impr youngster" than the same action by the y editor. Maybe we all should carry written c Sophomore Aubin Sevrin, a football pla frank view of the code. "I don't think it substance as far as it working," he said. "An not an athlete if he doesn't know that st champions are balanced. You should be already. "I want to be a student and an athlete. 11 one without the other, it's no good. I woul to just play football and not go to class. You do both." You hit the nail on the head, Aubin. can bypass the codes next time? sometimes~---------,-H --ERE ----.--ut-·-E--,-w -·_f_O ___S_IDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. athlet!~; why put such idealist, fluffy, impossible language in an issue to The coaches seem to love their creation. "President Breiseth asked athletics to take the lead in helping fight drugs and alcohol," said athletic director John Reese. "They are very visible and can have an impact on the behavior of others." So can the student government president, the WCLH general manager, and Joe Commuter from Wyalusing. "It gives us some uniformity, yet it allows each coach to give stricter penalties if they see fit," said football coach Bill Unsworth. Huh? "My girls take a lot of pride in it," said volleyball coach Doris Saracino. "My girls probably visit more campuses than anyone. They are special people who represent Wilkes College." So arc the ROTC participants, the tutors from the Interfaith Council and Campus Compact who travel to low--income housing projects, and the interns working in local businesses. We're all in the same boat. The statement also reads, "Wilkes athletes receive the same treatment as other students." Really? And they're both represented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse Corps. The caduceus on the left means you're part of a health care system in which educational and career advancement are the rule, not the exception. The gold bar on the right means you command respect as an Army officer. If you're earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713, Clifton, NJ 07015. ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. �SEPrEMBER 28, 1989 PAGE 15 Guire has cross country on rebound ds of sports, both in the professional and collegiate ranks, Whether it is the Super Bowl or the Rose Bowl, ,he NBA or pionship, or the college or pro World Series, to the victor 1p>ils. lhe sport of cross country, one would have to look long and probably not find many spoils. When was the last time you country runner interviewed after winning a big race, and going to Disney World?" How about on the cover of theor selling a pairof Nikes? try is one of the most physically and mentally demanding ce. It is a race of five miles against the elements and the ere. This past Saturday, when torrential rains forced the of both the Wilkes men's soccer game and the field hockey county team ran as scheduled. very well, thank you. Taking on Susquehanna, Scranton, 's College in Kirby Park, the Colonels did themselves proud. Kings 15-45 (in cross country the team with the lowest and came a point away from beating traditional power 27-28. They were, however, thumped by another power, s. really happy with our performance on Saturday," said coach Tom McGuire. "We beat King's for the second time came within a point of upsetting Susquehanna. That was the Ill years we even came close to them." Saturday's performance, the Colonels record now stands at a -3, considering the Colonels only won two matches all of last · g the collar in both the 1986 and 1987 seasons. All of uire feeling like he has a program on the upswing. Wilkes cross country team has not always been a doormat in kk in 1981 and 1982, the Colonels strung together 11-7 and while being led by a slender youngster by the name of Tom Yep, same one. two years at Wilkes, we had really good teams," he said. ly competitive and it was enjoyable getting to win a lot." first emerged as a runner to be reckoned with in the of his sophomore season in a match against Moravian, alley and Franklin & Marshall. Going into the match, he didn't afactor. Coming out of the match which he had just taken he came to the realization that he could be a good collegiate wound up being the team's MVP that season. ••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• c7.Hi111mos_ Pizza8P CJ(~tau~n own Village head, Aubin. le? S. Main Street a2s-n40 •• • • • • • : • • : • • : • • • • • • • • • • • Martz Towers 46 Public Square 824-7101 FREE DELIVERY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA so brands of Domestic and Imported Beers in bottles or &-packs to go. Hot and Cold Hero Sandwiches. f,oz. 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"We had a match at four o'clock in the afternoon and I had a two o'clock English class that I didn't want to miss because I had a test in the class the next time and I needed to pass it to graduate," McGuire said. "He got mad at me and threw me off the team." "I was kind of glad. I was burned out from running. Our coach was trying to run a Division I program on a Division III level. The workouts were too hard and they were beginning to clash with my work at the radio station (he was station manager) and classes. I was kind of glad because I couldn't put up with the coach anymore." But the question still remains to be posed. Who would want to subject themselves to five miles of running? And 'why? "It is all a matter of desire, to see how hard you can push yourself," McGuire said. "It is a mental game you play with yourself. You try to see how fast you can run for five miles. You get a natural high when you can run and have no aches and pains because you are in great shape." The aches and paines in 1987, McGuire's first year as coach, were more like sledgehammer blows to the head. He took over a team that lacked talent and had to make due with what he had. "We had some very poor runners that year," said McGuire. "We really went through some struggles. I learned a lot as a coach." The 1989 season provided McGuire with a light at the end of the tunnel. After losing seven straight and 23 over a three-year span, the Colonels broke the ice. On a cold and rainy afternoon, Wilkes knocked off Baptist Bible and in the process removed a ten-ton weight from their back. "When the match was over, everyone was really excited," McGuire said. "But because of the weather, the first thing on everyone's mind was a hot shower. But everyone was pumped and realized we had some talent to win some-matches." Entering this year, McGuire was determined to have his troops ready to create some problems for people. That is, if everyone he had anticipated to came out for the team. "We had to wait and see who would come out for the team," said McGuire. "Some people lose their desire to run between high school and college and over the summer. But once I saw what we had, I believed we could make a legitimate run at .500." So far, McGuire seems to have his squad primed for a .500 season and hopefully many more to come. "I think we are really in the process of building a program," he said. "For the fust time since I have been coaching, we are actually talking strategy with our runners. _In the beginning of the year, Susquehanna beat us by 130 points in the Lebanon Valley Invitational. And on Saturday we lost by only one to them. We have made up a lot of ground in just two weeks." The hardest part of building the program is getting the runners. McGuire wou,Id drive the team bus to California and back or coach standing in the rain all day. That's the easy part of his job. Recruiting is another story. "Recruiting kids to run is the hardest part of my job," he said. "Most of the elite kids get scholarships, so I try to get the real good ones. We stress academics and that running will not interfere with your studies." McGuire's goals for the up-and-coming program include cracking the top ten at the MAC championships, putting together consistent winning Jon Kline and Coach Tom McGuire. seasons, and most of all having his runners enjoy their years at Wilkes. The enjoyment should be all McGuire's in the next few years. The current team will return every member next year, including their three stars, Pat O'Connell, Jon Kline, and Mike Fontinell. "A consistent winning program is definitely in sight," McGuire said. A sight he hopes to see every year as cross country season rolls around. Scranton drops stickgals, 3-1 SCRANTON The Lady Colonels field hockey team lost to the University of Scranton, 3-1 on Tuesday . The loss dropped the Lady Colonels to 1-4 (0-1 in the MAC). Junior Erin Kinney scored the team's lone goal. The Lady Colonels host Misericordia .on Sunday at 1.pm.. _ �Wilkes College The Locker Room Marc Graves Update The Locker Room Volleyball Football (cont'd) Men's Soccer Beacon Spread Sheet Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Page 15 Page 14 Page 14 Page 13 Page 13 Page 13 Page 13 Drop Misericordia, 5-2 ·Lady Colonels get first wi By Ray Ott Beacon Sports Editor EDWARDS VILLE - If the cleanup crew at Ralston Field found an empty bottle of champagne laying around yesterday, it will have to look no farther than to head women's soccer coach Kathy Miller to find the culpriL "Coach's husband gave her a bottle of champagne for her first win," said sophomore offensive star Dawn Hosler. "She had been carrying it around to every game, waiting for a chance to open it." Pop the cork. Miller got that chance yesterday as the Lady Colonels got into the record books with their first-ever victory, dumping Misericordia 5-2. "It felt terrific to finally win a game," Miller said. "Winning the game was great, but the way the girls played together was the real highlighL I felt good for the girls because they have been working so hard." History began to lake its course in the first half as Hosler four.d the back of the net twice, the first time on a feed from ancy Fitzgerald, the second occasion unassisted. She finished the game with two goals and two assists. "Dawn is our main offensive cog," Miller said. "She played excellent as usual." Despite Hosier's strong first half showing, Misericordia was still only down 2-1. The Lady Cougars were anything but dead. That was before the Lady Colonels exploded for three second half goals to put on ice. Fitzgerald took a pass from Hosler to start the second half scoring. Tarrah scored the fourth goal from Fitzgerald and Tiffany Zottola capped the onslaught with from Hosler and Joanne Esposito. "You wouldn't believe the utter happiness," said junior fullback Gail Wilp' "We are history now!" Miller received obvious fine performances from Hosler, Fitzgerald, and fr goalkeeper Diane Gibbs, but it was the play of left halfback Paula Schoenwetter that ecstatic. "Paula played so well back there," Miller said. "She teamed up well with (Fitzgerald) and helped her have such a fine game." Last Saturday, the Lady Colonels traveled to Haverford College but the losing on pounding as they dropped a 4-0 decision. The game was played in the midst of storm Hugo and was called midway through the second half. The Lady Colonels will travel to Drew University this Saturday to see if continue their new-found success. "Hopefully we can build on this and maybe surprise some people," said Miller. great to win." Colonels stay with Crusadei by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor ..,.,. ;Jt]~if~®R~;li5~E~1;.t;~~:.{r~t;~~~1;~ Mi.§µi:if2i#J;fj#ifijitsj'.~-iNJN SOCCER lllfFft~Y} ~jii Wu.KESWOM~~:s _- ·• •·; ' nE IS A J'SYCHOLOGY.M,QQR.' ··, __:":·...:, .· - ·: ; :;{ · ;. ·__,:i,,i,_.:.. •. :· ••z:,t :. photo by Jim Clark EDWARDSVILLE If weather can equalize a football game, it sure did its job last Saturday. Hurricane Hugo's leftovers turned Ralston Field into a swamp, slowing the footing of both teams. It allowed the Colonels to lake a 6-3 lead in the second quarterover a tough Susquehanna squad that has serious aspirations for an MAC title. I think I can, I think I can ... A four-yard touchdown pass gave the Crusaders a 10-6 lead at halftime, but the Colonels' defense was causing serious problems for Susquehanna's outstanding quarterback Dave Battisti. The few Wilkes fans that braved the weather smelled an upset and finally started to make some noise. I think I can, I think I can ... But Battisti and his teammates scored the game-clinching touchdown on the last play of the third quarter,a two-yard pass to wideout Chris Elvidge. Susquehanna held on for a 16-6 win. Train wreck. "I told the guys not to believe anyone who says they aren't a good team," said head coach Bill Unsworth. "They went out and proved it today. The only thing missing is a win." The Colonels (0-3, 0-2 in the MAC) were put in a tough spot when Bill McCullough scampered 39 yards on · the first play from scrimmage. The defense prevented another first down, however, and forced the Crusaders to settle for a 32-yard field goal by Randy Helt. !\U "Our defense stoppin after that big play gave us confidence," Unsworth marched right down the fi Quarterback Joe Lucas 162 yards, two intercepti touchdown) completed n· first thirteen attempts Colonels' passing game � 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 1989 September 28th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 September 28 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ef3e08da3cbc0b7fa3c8d976722ef3c1.pdf 487a1aa95447f7bbb2d5d97fb498acc3 PDF Text Text • WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Number 3 September 21, 1989 ummon lecture to begin ternational Affairs series ankin i Steve ·le n flo~cl~ rere r I at t fiti hat e first ·t the 'ditcouldn't be done, but it sible to do something tive on a Friday night. It ttake much effort, you '11 just listen. It won't take long, tan hour. And for somlhat spans the globe, it isn't ,just a walk across campus lobby of the Dorothy Darte Center. The Wilkes College InterI Studies Program is ·ng the first of the new year blic Affairs Lecture Series y, September 22, 1989 at StephenR. Grummon will be er for the evening. Grummon, a member of retary of State's Policy gCommittee, will give his "Trends in Middle Eastern Implications for U.S. ~llme, See Grummon page 3 Grummon's authority • WIDS '✓ ice-president ~~wa : wea re tig arises from his vast experiences ranging from teacher of American Politics and History, to Deputy Director for the Afghan Working Group which, among other things, helps to organize the return of millions of refugees to Afghanistan. His other positions include Economist with the office of International Marketing, Foreign Affairs Analyst with the State Department where he "monitored political, military, and economic developments in the Persian Gulf region with special emphasis on the Iran/ Iraq War," and Senior Advisor on Middle Eastern Affairs to Ambassador-at-Large for CounterTerrorism. Grumman received his first schooling at Cornell, where he graduated Cum Laude in 1969, with his B.A. ; and through The School of Advanced International Studies, The John's Hopkins University, where he earned both hisM.A.andPh. D ., 1974andl985 respectively. Student Government rent elections were held on y, September 19, from a.rn.to6:30p.m. Votingtook in the Stark Lobby during hours, and in the cafeteria dinner. senior class had four posifill: vice-president, secretwo 1990 class repesentaTbe sophomore class voted office of secretary. ie Kreinces, president of I Government, said, "We very happy that there was · ·onwithin the senior class. V-P in almost three years. Also, the polls were kept open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., so we'll see if that made a difference in the voting." In that senior vice-presidential race, Cherie Davis narrowly defeated Jeanie Cronin, with Valerie Sweeney and Lori Kasper, coming in third and fourth respectively. In the uncontested races, Danielle Acquavia and Tony Madera were elected as senior class representatives, and Lori Truman was chosen as sophomore class secretary. Congratulations to the newly elected members of Student Government, and to all the students who took the time to vote for their student leaders. Dr. Dennis Murray speaks with Melinda Comfort, Marcie Kreinces, and Bill Hannigan. photo by Kathy Harris Murray makes preliminary visit by Ed Kobylus Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE -- Doctor Dennis Murray, leader of the Middle States Evaluation team that will reaccess Wilkes' academic accredation in December, met recently with student representatives to gain an understanding of the students' perspectives on Wilkes College. Present at the informal meeting were: Melinda Comfort, representing the Programming Board; Bill Hanigan, a Resident Assistant and Student Government representative; and Marcie Kreinces, Student Government president. Ironically, the three are all senior business/marketing majors. Dr. Murray listened attentively while the students discussed the many aspects of Wilkes' life: academics, faculty, class size, campus location, residence halls, and college activities, among others. Comfort and Kreinces spoke of the importance of the family-like relationship that students can develop with the faculty, and how they valued Wilkes' small class size. Kreinces said that, upon starting classes at-Wilkes, she was "not as lost" in the crowd as she had expected to be, since there are only an average of 25-30 students in a given class. Furthermore, they said, only at a small institution like Wilkes can the students come to know their teachers well enough to call them at home with questions, or if sudden problems should arise. When asked by Dr. Murray about Wilkes' athletics, Hanigan replied that the new Marts Center has been an excellent improvement, giving the scudents an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities. In addition, he said, it is an asset to Wilkes' Division I wrestling team, particularly at the Wilkes Open, the largest wrestling tournament on the East Coast, sponsered by the college each January. Dr. Murray also questioned the representatives on the selection and quality of clubs and organizations on campus. Their prompt reply was that Wilkes has so great a variety of clubs that it is difficult to choose which to participate in. However, the clubs and activities do "appeal to a great deal of interests". The representatives also informed Murray that the surrounding area offers a diverse selection of recreational activities, including a number of malls and shopping centers, snow skiing, and the new Lackawanna County Multi- Purpose Stadium, home of the baseball's minor-league Red Barons and the site of several rock concerts. Dr. Murray concluded the meeting by giving the students a brief synopsis of the evaluation process that will occur in December. �PAGE2 SEIYl'EMilER New Viewbook makes debut by 1-{eidi Hojnowski Beacon Staff Writer Time docs not make all things classic. Although increasing years promote the value of art and fine wines better with the coming of age, the Wilkes College Vicwbook just seemed to get "older." After three years of the same layout, the time for change had arrived. This week the "new" Viewbook made its debut. Photographs of student life complement the explanations of Wilkes' academic programs. The Vicwbook informs its readers of the many social, service, and publication organizations, as well as academic clubs that play major roles in campus activity, showing the Wilkes experience is not fini shed with the end of classes. The newly constructed Marts Center is featured, along with varsity and intramural sports. Glimpses of fall foliage, winter skiing, and downtown WilkesBarre finish the panorama. The Viewbook's primary purpose is to give Wilkes applicants a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the college. Yet its colorful design and informative lilcra- 21, 1989 Parents' Day 1989 Schedule of Events lure arc not restricted merely to "possible students." Those who arc interested in the college will find interest in the Vicwbook. According to Jane Manganella, director of Public Relations and Publications, the Viewbook is a result of offices working together for a common goal. "This new look really started three or four years ago as we moved slowly toward what the Admissions office wants and needs for recruitment. Karen Mason, assistant dean of admissions, wrote the text for a very targeted audience, and I worked on the new look and layout as a backdrop for the text. Although deadlines were tight, we had a lot of fun doing this one. We are now working with admissions to produce a promotional video that will reinforce the new look." Manganella said. The Vicwbook will successfully complete its aim if in twenty years no one terms it as "classic." Hopefully, "classic" will be reserved to define the Wilkes education. Saturday, Sept. 23 10 a.m.-Registration & Opening Reception-Lounge , CPA 10 a.m.-2 p.m.-The Bookstore , located in the building behind Chase Hall and adjacent to the library, will be open for your convenience . 10:30 a.m.-Campus Outreach to the Community: Christopher N. Breiseth, President, and James Clark,'92-C .P.A. 11 a.m.-Women's VolleyballWilkes vs. King's-Marts Center Men's Soccer- Wilkes vs. FDU-Madison-Ralston Field 1 p.m-Field Hockey-Wilkes vs. Del. Valley-Ralston Field 1 :30 p.m.-Football-Wilkes vs. Susquehanna-Ralston Field 4 p.m.-6 p.m.-Post Game Huddle-Marts Center 8 p.m.-Comedian David Sayh C.P.A. Not a Sports Fan? How about: Outlet Shopping Tour Bowling at Chacko's Sordoni Art Gallery Wilkes video to be mad by Ed Kobylus Beacon Staff Writer Lights! Camera! Action! During the week of October 16, Colin Campbell will be on the Wilkes College campus producing a 10-15 minute video for recruitment purposes. Campbell works for C.S.M. Communications, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The video will be a presentation of "a story that needs to be told," according to Campbell. He said the purpose of the video is to "show a 17 or 18 year old and his parents the diversity of the Wilkes academic experience, faculty, student body, and toa lesser degree, student life." A primary problem that Campbell wants to address in the video is the "lack of awareness of Wilkes College" outside of the Pennsylvania-New YorkNewJersey tri-state area. He will attempt to "create a general level of curiosity and interest" in students who might otherwise not consider Wilkes when choosing a college to attend. He will be striving to present a view of the college that will make high school students want to come and visit the campus and see it first-hand. Campbell chose the week of October 16 to begin taping! eral reasons. Foliage should to grow colorful by that time, ing an excellent opportun· shooting footage along the commons. In addition, Ho ing Weekend, an event whi provide countless opportuni' Campbell to capture the · Wilkes College on tape, is 20-22. Campbell will cond~ tape interviews with faculcy students, as well as taping I inside classrooms and aro campus. Campbell'ssolereq that students act normallj "ignore us. Act as if we there." He asks this so that produce a video that will p look at the actual, day-to-day Grummon Continued from page I Grummon's lecture first of a series which in "aquaint and educate North Pennsylvania's scholars, st and laypersons with the p confronting the international munity." 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He chose to examine Pearl and Piers Plowman as the Pre-Reformation works. His paper is one of 15 to 20 papers which will be presented at the forum. Two major addresses will also be made. "I had written on a related topic before this, in the Renaissance and eighteenth century periods," says Bloom. "I wanted to give a more elaborate interpretation. My purpose was to expand into the Medieval period to see if there were comparable ideas." Bloom is looking forward to the forum. "It's fun to go to these," he said. "Two solid days of talking about literature." Bloom will present a paper this weekend in Syracuse. L September 15, 1989, was a ightcn the awareness of on campus abouJ a that has been around since tofus were born. day was to show support to United States soldiers that captive during the four that we fought in during omber" ..... at John B.Stetz soldier at our table." POW/MIA day is a national day of rememberance and it will be followed up in November with POW/MIA week. The dates for that are November 5 - 11. On the 11th there are plans to have a ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse to once again show the area that this is still an issue near to our hearts. Another sophomore R.O.T.C. Cadet, Todd Wiest, pointed out that "this is an issue that should be at the forefront of our d10ughts, not in the PARENTS' DAY I ' FREE Monday-Saturday Luncheons 11 :30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Dinners 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. atest buy in town!!! Come to Murray's Inn for PARENTS' WEEKEND ue on sale for $39.95 res d S ak ea100 • tc s. r Veal · Chops• Pasta Sordoni Art Gallery Lecture and Reception-2 p.m. I I 25 Monday DELIVERY! A . 829-6901 I I Pizza 16" (12 Cuts) ............................................................. $7. 75 12" (8 Cuts) ............................................................... $5.50 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK hS I 26 Tuesday 829-1131 F Programming Board commedian David Sayh-CPA-8 p.m. Cross Country-Susquehanna/ Scranton/ King's (A) Football-Suquehanna (H)-1 :30 p.m. Held Hockey-Del. Valley (H)-1 p.m. Men's Soccer-FDU Madison (H) 11 a.m. Women's Soccer-Haverford (H) Volleyball-King's (H)-11 a.m. 24 Sunday The day was sponsored by the Air Force R.O.T.C. 's Arnold Air Society (AAS). Along with promoting awareness of the POW/ MIA problem the Arnold Air Society also helps serve the community with projects designed to aid the homeless and underprivledged children. 290 S. Pennsylvania Blvd. W-B. mbers included the Gl"N"& "COCKPIT" STYLES Black and Brown ---------22 ;Friday 23 Saturday back of our minds." Wiest's sentiments were echoed by many of the cadets at the flag raising ceremony. Murray's Inn Food & Spirits Sept. 22-28 I I I I I .J International Affairs Lecture-Steven Grumman-8 p.m. Gies Hall WIMIA 's remembered by Wilkes R.O.T.C. the 20th century. It was also to point out that there are still over 2,400 men missing in action from Vietnam alone. The events that took place at Wilkes included a ceremonial flag raising of the POW/MIA flag and an awareness table in the Wilkes Cafeteria. According to sophomore R.0.T. C. Cadet Timothy Cerniglia, "the awareness table depicted an empty placesetting to show that we were keeping a place for a missing at w i Ik e s I I I I I I 1~}6pm. 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B d . rogrammmg oar meeung11:30 a.m. · Volleyball-Del. Valley (H)-6:30 p.m. 1•I II I I WANTED *Area's Finest Seafood Bar* Beacon Editorial Board meeting 3:3o p.m. part-time work in I I n's clothing store I $6.95 I I I Beacon General Staff meeting Includes Extra Cheese 4:00 p.m. 66 S M • S W B ~~-~~a1~n~t~.~-~·~------------•--- - - - - - - - - ~ - - - • - - - • • - - - • I ____________ _ ..I t for �SEIYfEMllER PAGE 4 21, 1989 Where are the American people? Try to imagine if you were a gull !1oating on . the water and yo u could n' t move because yo ur wings were stuck to yo ur body. thi nk they have anyth ing to lose by cut ting costs and leaving prematurely from Port Wi ll iam Sound? They kn ow that even if they get a linle bad publicity , people will still bu y and distribute their products. And the law states the sp iller has the Or that yo u were a whale, aa yo u right to exec ute and coordinate al l couldn ' t com e to the surface for air cleanup efforts. · because of this sl imy film lying on I think the law needs to be Lop of the water. changed. If you were either one of these Who do you think values the creatures , yo u'd be watching yo ur Alaskan coastlane more, Exxon or species' chance for survival diminish the Alaska n people? Apparently the due to one oil spil l. federal government worries abo ut Who wo uld yo u turn to sal va- the mill ions of dollars bei ng spent to tion? develop the stealth bomber more The corporation responsible than they think about the wildl ife and already imprisoned the captain of the na tu ral balance of the last frontier of Lanker, what else would yo u have America. the m do? T hey certainly take the And where are the American time to hand le the cleanup effi - people? I' m terrifed of living in a cientl y. The fe deral and state society where oil spill s are treated government cannot even step in to like an inconveni ence, instead of a help until the spil ler gives up its rig ht world catas trophe. to the job. I'm afraid that oil corporations The whole nation has come Lo are competing for our business by rely on imported oil you won ' t be c utting costs in the prevention of able to appeal to the average Ameri- catastrophe department. can cons um er. Next tim e you see a report on Has the almighty dollar blinded television fi lmed in Alaska depicti ng everyone to the environmental im- the horrors in the beach, imagine it' s pacts that one oil spill causes? yo ur backyard. Look at Exxon . Do you reall y Fishing is the livelihood you lost OPINION by Tracy Youells • • .. while yo u were sleeping and no one ' s made sufficient restitution. The oil destroys the natural beauty of a grea t wilderness whil e we compare prices at the gas sta tio n. I' m losi ng faith in a nation that has the money and technology to build a superi or war plane, but can ' t even clean its ' own messes. I m The Beacon Serving Wilkes College since 1947 VOL. XLII No. 3 September 21, 1989 \/cmhP, u/ rhe d~'>0<-1<.Jreo ( OL I PC 1dH::' PRE'SS B J R aJed as a First Class newspaper with one mark of distinction by th ~ Associated Co llegiate Press EDITORIAL STAFF Edi tor-in-Chief.. .. ..... ................. ... ... ........ ...... .. .. .. ... .. ..... .. Lee Scott Mo News Editor..... ..... ... .. ....... ... .... ........ .. .. ..... ...................... ... Kath y L. H Assistant News Editor ........... ... ........................... .... .......... .Chris Augu Feature Co-Editor ......... .......................... ....................... .....John T . Gor Feature Co-Editor. ....... .. ........ .. ... ..... .. ..................... ..... .. ......Mi chele Br Sports Co-Editor...... .. ... .......... .... ... .. .. ... ..... .... ..... ......................... .Jim C Sports Co-Editor. .......... .............. ........................ ... .. ....... ................. Ray Phocography Editor.. ............. .. ............... .... ..... ... .... ..... ... ...... Donna Yed Copy Editor. ......... ........ ....... .... ... .. ..... ... ....... ....... .. ......... ..... Frank Kets ADVERT [SING/BUSINESS STAFF Ad vertisi ng Manager .... ........ ............ __ ...... .. .... .. .......... .. .. .. .Kath y L. H Assistant Advertising Manager..... ..... ............... .. .. .......... .. ... .....Scott Z Sales Staff .. ..... ..... ....... ... ..... .... .. ... ... , ... ..... .............. ... .. ..... ... ... ..Matt H ... ..... .. ............... ..... .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. ..... .......... ... .. .Mariann e Accounting ... ... .. ...... ........... .. ... ....... .. .... ........ ... .... ... ..... ....... Darren Jae Business and Distribution M anage r..... .. .. .......... .. ........ .......... .. Tom 0 Ad viser .. .......... .... .... ... ... .. ..... .. .... .. .. ....... ............ .. ..... ... ........ Mr. Tom B' Contributing Writers: Heidi Hojnowski, Ed Kobylus, Karen T Jordan, Tracy Youelles, Rob Hermanofski, Chris Taro Ii, Susan Barr, W Holden, Pa ul W inarski , Colette Sirqpne, Michele Corbell, B Steinberger, Ron Rainey, Jr-. The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fa ll and spring seme except d uring sched uled breaks, fi nals weeks and vacation periods. Alli expressed in this p ublication are those of the individual writer and dr necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 ~ Lelle rs exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on terms of spa leuers m ust be s igned, bu t names may be with held for valid reasons. The Beacon is printed eacn week by the Pittston Dispatch , Pittston, Editorial offices are located n the thi rd floor of the Conyngham St Center. The phone number 1<, (717) 24-4651 ext. 2962. IJ ,1 •• • I I • ' • ;I, , , ); , �SEPfEMBER 21, 1989 PAGES Editorial eare writing in response to the ·e•s Wilkes wish list" Comin last week's issue of The n. We do not feel that the part article concerning Student mcnt (S.G.) was fair. Chris tine has 11egun the year by ing S.G. before recognizing orts of the organization. ir t of all, no Beacon ntatives have attended any of e meetings we have had so It was requested by Mr. tine that we submit a copy of inutes for each meeting to the n. We have submitted them, thing has been done. econdly, for the amount of gs we have had so far this year, ber of projects and events are being planned or are in effect. mple, the United Way, a nonorganization, which we are you are all familiar with, has us to help them raise money for cause. Last year, the Student ment of Wilkes College the United Way over their by raising over $400. Mr. ·ne is correct that S.G. is an · ation set up for the students , students. However, he must ognize that we have a respontowards the community, as ....... Lee Scott ......... Kathy L. ......... Chris Au ... ...... .JohnT. .... ....... Michele ············· ...... .Ji ........... Donna~ ......... Fran k K AFF ......... Kathy L. ... ........ .... .Scott ............... Matt .......... Maria ........ .. Darre ............ ...To .......... Mr.T I and spring :i.tion periods foal writer .Vilkcs Coll )nger than don terms well. Also, the students at Wilkes always demand an enjoyable Homecoming weekend that is social, roman tic, fun, spirited, and memorable,yettasteful. It'sdifficult to incorporate all of the students wants into one event.- This year, we've decided to try even harder than usual to get some student input. We put up publicity in the form of signs asking if there was any interest in working on the Homecoming Standing Committee. Theenthusiastic response to this request came as a pleasant surprise, as 53 students signed up to help, and even more, came to us in person. We have been approached by interested students in the cafeteria, in Stark Lobby, or just walking on campus. Mr. Augustine, here are the unapathetic students who actually know who we are. In fact, everyone's attitude, thus far, has been very positive towards S.G. Another one of S.G.'s larger concerns is the elections of new members to S.G. We have collected all of the no~inations for the open upperclassmen offices, and we are preparing for elections. We cannot help but wonder why, if Mr. Augustine is so concerned about who we are and what we are about, he has not run for an office himself. An alternative to the Commitment of being an S.G. member is to attend an occasion at meeting to voice his opinion. The purpose of this letter is not to attack Mr. Augustine sinceeveryone is entitled to his or her own opinion. However, it bothers us that he writes something negative when the year ha,s just begun. There are freshmen and transfer students who know nothing about the government here at Wilkes and who are very impressionable. We would appreciate it if Mr. Augustine would attend at least one meeting before voicing his opinion. In case there are members of the studentbodywhoareunfamiliarwith S.G. and wish to become more oriented as to what we are about, please attend one of our Wednesday night meetings at 6:30 p.m. in Weekesser Hall, first floor, in the Board. Room. We encourage anyone who has a specific concern, would like to voice an opinion, or is just interested in S.G. to attend these meetings. We know you will find something other than the Student Government Mr. Augustine seems to think we are. Marcie Kreinces President, Student Goverment Kathy Foley Recording Secretary, Student Government ugie says: 'Apathy n end at Wilkes' the wake of yesterday's government elections, I think ~ safe to say apathy is still a part of the curriculum here at MMENtU~SM? by Chf\} /iygi./~{fni { lack of effort shown by running for office as well as that voted was hard to miss. y campaign that took place tween those candidates run- that ran for the position, ttwas evident why the senior one of the larger tum-outs · part in the election. Sophomore's on the other ldn'tquite muster the candithe student tum out that the exhibited. Needing to fill rositions, only one student, roman, threw her hat into the arena. This obviously left positions to be filled by ese other means will probably include the Sophomore class President just selecting classmates to fill the remaining spots. Itis unfortunate that the students at Wilkes can't seem to either run for office or just go out and vote. It would probably take just a few minutes to select the candidates of your choice and tum in the ballot. I guess it is clear, now, that the fault for this lack of turnout doesn't rest on the shoulders of the current members of student government. Instead it is you, the students, that the responsibility resides with. and the press rolls .on • • • G. responds to Augie It seems that most of you have decided that student government isn't doing that good of a job. Well I'm not praising or criticising the job that they have done through today, but if students want to complain about student government they better start getting involved. Involvement begins with voting. It ends with more people running for the positions that are open . Apathy can end at Wilkes but only if the student body does something about it. "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press." First Amendment The U.S. Constitution The above statement is the hallmark of the freedoms that separates the United States from all other nations. These rights, however, don't always belong to some college publications, like The Beacon. In a case such as ours, we are subject to checks and balances from our "publisher." In our case, the publisher is the College. They are the folks that provide us with the money and facilities with which we put out our paper every week. Those conditions are stongly in play at some (very few) colleges and there is very little the paper can do. Two years ago, The Crown, the King's College student publication, was pulled from their distribution points because of an advertisement that went against school policies. The Crown ran an ad for "Planned Parenthood," and, being a Catholic institution, it goes against the teachings of the church. The timing ~as also important. The ad ran during Parent's Weekend. Although it hasn't happened to them since, The Crown staff still lives in fear of this happening again. That incident is very small compared to some of the things The Beacon had done in the last two years. That's not to say that we have been irresponsible with the responsibility that has been bestowed upon us. We have just taken a few liberties. Most recently The Beacon ran a picture (Issue 1) and an opinion column (Issue 2) laden with a four letter explitive that is no longer necessary to repeat. You would think that our publisher would do what they could to not allow such a thiffg to get out with the Wilkes College brand on it. But they did . And they supported us . Not the four letter explitive, but our Constitutional right to use it if we chose. This is something that we appreciate and respect. It shows us that our time and effort is something that is taken into account. Our judgement, as clouded as it may be at times, is still seen as something to be taken into consideration. We are proud of the respect we are being shown and will continue to use our best judgement. If our best judgement lets slip something that you wouldn't, write us and let us know what you think . Sometimes we are wrong, but we won't know that others thought we were wrong until they let us know. Just because we do the work doesn't mean your voice can't be heard. Afterall, The Beacon is your voice, too. THUMBS UP: go to those responsible for the implementation of the outdoor volleyball courts put up by Pickering . . THUMBS DOWN: go to the personnel at the Registrar's office who are responsible for I.D. cards not being ready yet. As it stands now, if you do not have your I.D. by Thursday, and it doesn't seem possible at this point in time, you must obtain a note from the Registrar's office in order to eat. Not good, folks. Cochise Update: The Campus Indian has been seen in all his glory on the Evans parking lot at obscene hours. �PA GE 6 S EIYl'EMB ER 21, 1989 Freshmen win Kimball prize Four awarded biology scholarship by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor WILKES-BARRE-The four students who were named as the Grace C. Kimball Scholars for the 1989-90 academic year, despite a sincere love of Biology, show a wide range of diversity in their interests both in and out of academic life. The interests of this year's scholars ra nge from foo tball to drama. For Kimberly Thompson of Dallas, time fo r extra curricular activ ities was used for such pursu its as Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Chorus, Struttcrs, and a good deal of time spent in the drama department of Dallas High School, having three dramatic roles as well as being on the ticket, construction and prop committees. Kimberly has also been in many leadership roles, highlighted by being selected for Junior Leadership, the Youth Salute, and the Wilkes College Young Scholars Program. The leadersh ip spi lled over into the classroom where, according to at least one of her teac hers, she was always diligent. "Kim was never sati sfied wi th a s uperficial understanding of a topic. She wo uld always research subject matter and do related lab work until she would fee l she had sufficient background to go onto the next area of sllldy," said Wi lli am R. Helgcmo, Sr., a Chemi stry teacher at Dallas Senior High School. Don' t even cons ider the stereotype of the dum b jock when yo u arc talki ng about Harry Rose. Just the mere mention will make you fee l very sill y when yo u sec his accompli shments. Rose, a letterman and cocapta in of the Wyom ing Area Wa rriors foo tball team, wasn ' t j ust a winner on the fi eld. He took the winni ng attitude into the classrom where he excelled in the stud y of Biology. This past year, Rose won the science olympiad awards in Biology, which could help prepare him for his chosen .future in pharmacy. · Rose, whose hometown is Exeter, is also an avid hunter. He used that love to formulate his essay about the Biologist he admires most. He chose the Pennsylvania Game Commission fo r their work with deer. Evidence of the respect that Rose has achieved comes from his foo tball coach, Frank Parra. " His personality is that of a task master, highlighted by special traits of de termi natio n , pcrservcrence, hard tra mmg and study habits, and an unselfish attitude in the classroom and on the playing field." One of the many loves of Michele Veccrkauskas is drama. This past year, as a senior at Bishop O'Reilly High School, Michele served as the sllldent director of the school play. She has also been a member of the choir and in the cast of other plays. As a student, Michele, a native of Edwardsville, was respected by students and teachers alike for her character and work ethic. "Even more important then her academ ic credentials ... is her· character," said James W. Lynch, Chairman of the Bishop O'Reilly English Department. "Michele knows that the real purpose of education does not lie in awards, citations, or even grades. Rather, she understands that all education is for the bettenncnt of the self and, ultimately, of others." Karin McElroy combined a nu mber of different activities to come up with a very unique and sociall y conscious blend. Aside from the natural tendencies toward Biology and B iological research, Karin, who hails fro m Stro udsb urg, was involved with the Pocono Mountain High School's Student Government, intersc holas tic athletics and an international human rig hts group called Amnesty International. At least one of her teachers believes that she has what it takes to be a success in college. " A review of Karin 's high school record refclcts that she is a model student. She has pursued our accelerated academic c urriculum and encoun tered success. Clearly, Karin has the qualities necessary fo r s uccess in her future education; and, moreover, in life itself," said Ja mes C. Franks, Mathematics instructor at Pocono Mountai n High School. The one quality that all fo ur of these scholars possess, accordi ng to their letters of recommendation, is the singular drive necessary to be a successful Biologist. All of the students were singled out as students who need no motivation to work, yet work harder then most. The sc holarship is determined in three parts. All candidates were expected to turn in two letters of recomm endation, an essay entitled "The Biologist I Most Admire," and the hi gh school transcript. The scholarshi p awards $ 1000 fo r the fi rst year for incoming Biology majors. This year's Kimball Scholarship receipients. 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Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. hOC Windows Express, hDC Windows Manager and hDC Windows Col0< are trademarks of hDC Computer Corporation. 80386SX is a trademark of Intel Corpo<al,on. © IBM Corp. 1989 �. PAGE 8 Do you need aid about AIDS by Michele Broton Beacon Feature Editor Students on campuses across the nation discover sex! In an all out effort to cope with the boredsyndrome that is frequent on col lege campuses, students use sex as a "miracle cure!" The new school year brings many new experiences for freshmen and returning upperclassmen alike. One new experience is the freedom to be fo und in dorm and/or apartment life as opposed to the constant parental supervision to be found at home. In taking advantage of this newfound fre edom, man y students fo rget the basic safety precautions in their effort to develop an active soc ial life. Therefore things like birth control and protection from sex uall y tran smillcd di seases (STD 's) are forgotten in the quest for grati fication. Admittedly the phrase "Oh, yes, darling, take me now!" sounds muc h more romantic than "Your condom or mine ?" But in an age where one out of every thousand college students has been diagnosed as having the AIDS · virus (Aquired Immune Defiency Syndrome), the difference between realism and romanticism could mean the difference between life and death. Naturall y you might say that one out of a thousand isn't a very high ratio, and that chances are very slim that you will end up wi th that one. Consider thi s, however, that one is only the one who has been definitely diagnosed as having AIDS . Thi s means that he or she is showing the symptom s common to the virus and is, in essence, sick. But wait, that doesn't mean that everyone else is safe. A majority of the college population has never been tested for the AIDS vir us. That means that there could be more cases out there that just aren't aware that they have the virus. On top of that, the term AIDS One fact that is little known by . college students, but that concerns them greatly is that one out of every five people with AIDS is in the 2030 year age group. means that they have an opportunistic disease (infections or malignancies), or in other words, they have another infection that is highly accentuated by the fact that their immune system cloesn 't work. Meanwhile. carriers are referred to as being HIV Positive ( Human Immune defici e ncy Virus). This means that they have the virus in them, but it has not manifested itself in the form of the disease. This does not, however, mean that they are perfectly safe. They are still carriers and can infect others if they have unprotected sexual intercourse or if there is blood to blood contact, for example sharing a needle. They can still kill. And they can remain in this carrier state for as long as two years. Another trademark of modem society is that the most dangerous disease gets the most attention, while putting all others in a shadow. That is what AIDS has done. A few years ago, Herpes Simplex II was the big disease, but when AIDS came along, it lost its publicity. Thatdoesn'tmean that it went away. Herpes, and all the other STD's, are still out there, waiting for an unsuspecting victim, and once they find him or her, they attack, with everything they ' ve got. These facts and figures have not been presented as an incentive to encourage you to join the monastary or convent. On the contrary, they are here to inform you; nothing more. Saturday,September 23: First month blahs by John Gordon Beacon Feature Edito r She was a vision of utter disma y. Her hair was wet, her eyeglasses were spotted with rain droplets, and she fe lt fatig ued to the point of total exhaustion. She was a Wilkes Freshman. This was a student that had a day comparable to what the passengers on the Titantic felt as the great ship sank. On this clay, the fi ght in thi s student seemed to be submerging. Her spirit was as cold .as the iceberg that rammed into the s ide of the Titanic. However, she was not alone. At the same time she was trying to pu II herself back together, so were a variety of other students on cam pus. Freshman and l.lpperclassmen had to face the dreaded post weeke nd blues. Friday 's fun and Saturday's sun we re a di stant memory. Sunday' s football games had passed as qui ckl y as the Philadelphia Eagles ' Randall Cunningham passed in order to avoid gelling walloped by a tri be of angry Redskins. Monday had arrived, bringing a fresh batch of work and worries for the new week. One student could already be heard muttering, " I wish Friday would get he re!" But this was only an unreali stic dream. The ni gh tmare would get worse. That student would wake up and find herself slamming the alann clock into the wall. She would now go thro ugh a series of debates with herself. "Should I go to my eight o'clock class or sleep? When should I do that five page paper that is due on ... at two o'clock, oh crap! I forgot about that paper! Should I go to that class?" These worries and a multitude of oth er types of dreads and despairs wou ld run rampant thro ugh the minds of hundreds of students. You, who ever yo u ma y be, are not alone. The most common problems a student faces in hi s or her first week's at school are: Pressure in schoolwork, social problem s, an xiety due to being away from home for the first time, and let us not forget, it's a real downer when your football team loses on Sundays. But don 't jump out a window or anything like that! Pick up your head and remember, tomorrow is always a different day. A year from now the problems you have today will be laughable memories. 8:00 All Tonight Show Fans!!!! If you are a fan of the Tonight Show and Late Night, then the Programming Board has a comedian for you. David Sayh, a regular on the Tonight Show will appear Saturday at the CPA. Sayh was discovered by Johny Carson at Catch a Rising Star in New York City. After twelve appearances on the tonight Show, Carson describes Sayh as "his favorite comedian." In addition to his regular appearances with Carson, Say h also performs for Letterman and in various clubs and colleges nationwide. Sayh has also done his act for Merv Griffin, CBS Evening Magazine and has opened for such acts ·as Chicago, Dionne Warwick and Barry Manilow. David Sayh's humor includes experiences true to life. Observations on television, parents and commercials are what comprise a majority of the act. There are safety pre you can take without lea · life of a monk. These pr include: wearing a cond having multiple partners fa course, a nd having a medical checkup to protect the "curable diseases." Freedom is a wonderful but like anything, it is pos have too much of a good maturity and chances are will live to enjoy a long h life. Condoms are available nurses office and in various ines throughout the camput But you don ' t have tooo at once. If you do feel the "entertain" the entire cam your common sense and use tion , for your sake and theirs. The facts used in thi s article taken from The Hand bookef Medical -Sur ical Tee/mi Phazing out.. I call it zonin by Karen Therese Jordan Beacon Feature Writer There are certain facets of the American culture that send my mind sailing through the ozone. I just black out. I'll be in the middle of doing something and then - BAM! I'm gone. I call it Zoning. I have found that dance music does it to me - - Jody Watley comes on the radio and my mind just phazes out of existance. Commercials do it too, especially ones with quick pictures flashed one after the other. Even the magazines at the doctor's office will do it. When I'm reading them, my eyes get just as glossy as the photos. · It happens a lot in certain places, too. Like malls. Every time I go to the mall, I know I have things to buy - - but get me there and my mind is a blank. I end up roaming endlessly through store after store accomplishing nothing. Usually after two or three trips for the same item, I get smart enough to write it down. Slick, huh? Computer class will do it to me every time. Sit me down in from of that screen and the brain wa shoot right down to zero. I first came to this r · in church. Well, not r church but on the way ho church. I was sitting in the I could not remember a sing from the previous forty fi nutes. Not one thing. I had what I did, what anyone sai had happened - - nothing. It was like the minute wooden pew hit my butt, so brains. I couldn't believe coule lose all mental cap · three quarters of an hour and conscious enough to through an entire Roman mass. It stunned me. And me. I began to think, ma sort of thing is one of the in modern America. America's youth isn't 1 anything because they are out without realizing it. Anyway , my messa America for this week is, as Marley said, "Emancipatey from mental slavery ... ourselves can free our minds. Ith" �PAGE 9 hat do you think of the new ollege slogan,'WilkesWorks'? ... Joe Barberio Graduate student I like it better than the old slogan, but I think it sounds like the slogan for a cleaning fluid. Jennifer Rukoff and Mary Rosi Freshmen Amy Braun Senior We think it could be a little more creative. "Wilkes Works" at what? It seems that the only reason they use works is because it starts with aw. Kevin Keat Sophomore There's too many W's. Fred Moase Junior I think it's all right but I don't know if it will work. Anne Marie Jordan Junior It has swell alliteration Dave Atwood Senior Becky Cope Senior It doesn't say anything. I just don't like it! Mary Gould Senior Tony Schifano Senior Ed Hurlbrink Freshman I think it is trying to instill motivation among the students. It doesn't say enough about the college's goals. I think it's kind of bland, it needs more to it. �PAGE 10 Tuttle enjoys students by Colette Sim one Beacon Feature Writer There are many new teachers here at Wilkes College. The facul ty consists of Political Science, History, Education , English, Nursing, and Anthropology professors to name a few. One new teacher who was interviewed was Robert Tuttle, a professor of Sociology. Robert Tuttle was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. When Tuttle was asked why he decided on being a teacher, he responded, "I enjoy interacting with students." He decided on being a teacher in his senior year of college. Tuttle found an interest in Sociology because he wondered why society was the way it was. " I wanted to know wh y people behaved the way they die!." Tuttle received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Kansas. He then furthered his education at the University of Notre Dame, where he received hi s PHD. Tuttlewas a studentteacherfor twoyearsattheUni versi tyofNo tre Dame. He then became a full-time visitingprofessoratTheUniversity of Notre Dame for a year. Tuttle is a Doctor, however, he prefers being called "Professor." Professor Tuttle chose W ilkes College because it was a smaller school than the University of Notre Dame. " At Wilkes College th e student-teacher ratio is lower. I want to work closer with a fewer amount of students." He said. Sociology Professor Robert Tuttle Tuttle added at the end of the interview, "I am enjoying my time here at Wilkes College a nc1 1 am pleased with the students ." Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - You will be ente new, uncharted territory th is week. Keep your guard and your wits about you if you want to come out ahe Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) - A major eve nt i the works fo r you , Pisce s. Be confident and decisl You r acti ons will determ in e if thi s week is ve ry goo very bad . Aries (March 21 - Apr il 19) - A big con flict brewing even as you read thi s, Aries. Be willini comprom ise , but don 't let oth ers wa lk all over C hoose your words careful ly. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) - Be on your behavior this week. Some one very influential is g to keep a c lose eye on you. Impressing this persn good idea. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) - Th is is your I week ! Go out and buy a lottery ticket or some! Just don't pu sh Fate ; it ·may push back ... Cancer (June 22 - July 22) - Work hard , Can Push yourself to the lim it. You r efforts will be rewa gen ero usly thi s week. You may receive benefits d on't expect. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Times will be tough , b stiff upper li p will d o a lot of good for your image. parti cul arly gene rou s t his w eek; you'll be glad later. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - So me one clos you is havi ng problems . Try to help tern before· ask you ; their pride may ke ep tern from making the The Audubon Quar t et tWfr·a (Sep t. 23 - Oct. 23) - The new ring Neptune may be throwing off the star charts ; your seem s to invo lve space t ravel, vegetab les , and September 25, Monday, 8 pm Dorothy Dickson Darte Center ··1 sat in a sma ll New Yo rk concert ha ll last m o nth an d hun g on wi th an exciteme nt I could ha rdly hold while a chamber grou p ca ll ed the Audu bon Quarte t produced a ve rsion o f Dvo ra k's Q uintet in A MaJor (Opus 81) that wo uld have left t>ven the composer in a fevered - Loudon Wain wnyht. Life Magazine .. The fi rst p rize given to the Audubon Quartet . . . was no surprise since the American Q uartet . .was generally the o ne which showed virtuosity. homogene ity of so und and finesse." - Jo ma/ Do Brasil, Brazil ·what mastery '" - Le Mo nde. France return of Elvis. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) - A certain pe rson be esp ecially favo rable in th eir image of you this v, Put on your best face and ch arm the parts off 'em. Sag ittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - G reat thin gs happen for you , especially this weekend. Just sit and let them happen , or y ou may throw a wrench i works. Ca pricorn (De c. 22 - Ja n. 19) - Look for extraordinary opportunity t his week. Impatience cost you a great deal; p lay it coo l. A valued frien may hav'e its beginn ing this week. ··The most exciting . wa s the Aud ubo n Qua rtet wh ich .is an e xtrao rd inary group they se t a sta nd ard o f clean and pre cise a t1a.: k. o f liveliness a nd passio n. - High Fii:ielity/ M usical Ame rica · .. The ensemble 's so un d was ideally suited to the weight and glow of Bra hms. The violins were given a very warm . rich QUARTET -IN -RESIDENCE vibrato and the ·cellist used a VIRGINIA POLYTECH NIC INSTITUTE da rk. huge ly reso na nt instru AND STATE UN IVERSITY "'The Audubon se e ms co m ment that co uldn ' t have bee n ple te ly free of te chnica l con more Brahmsian ... Thro ughout stra ints. They liste n to o ne a no rher and adj ust instincti ve ly th e program the players showed supe ri o r ensemble. to produ ce a so un d o f a strik ingly bea utiful lum inesce nt bctlance and intona ti on ... q uali ty tha t inva ri a bly serves the music wi th grace. - San Anton io Exp ress sr,ph isticarion and vibran c1.· " hr:llian: perfu rm,,nce ... .\'eu: 'Y-o rk Times "' They com pleme nt each other wonde rfully. While each · T he American Audubon Quarte t gaw 1heir hea nwa rm - is a pe rsona li ty. his own tone co nnects or mee ts the tone ing debu t al the Shangh,1i Co nce rt Ha ll ;,nJ recc>ived o f · the o th ers . a conscio us ac hieve ment .. Altogt>ther grea t welcome and a ppla use an eveni ng o f trem e n - bea utiful. " do us a rti stic en jo yme nt .. -- Ro bert Commanda y. Wen /-Jui Ba o . S hanghai . People ·; Republi c o f C h1n,1 San Francisco C hronicle Quote of the Week John "The Beacon should do an article a week on Bat �SEPTEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 11 he pig that went awry new President was to be 1cd. A President ~ho was lhe cold reality that the new had 10 offer. A President victory in the popular vote nhin: less than two-tenths and energitic and burning bition, stressing the possiand problems of America's \\31'ing away the mist of our I past; who conquored the medium-television-with i1y and eloquence; and disthose same characteristics speeches: his words would w vi ion and hope to the an people. was John F. Kennedy, ng not just as a new Pre- sident but as a new symbol, a symbol that would be defined in 1,110 days. There were many problems to address in 1961: namely Cuba-a Soviet ally less than 90 miles from America's sacred borders; also the Cold War, which would be Kennedy's main concern; plus Civil Rights and Vietrnan: things not to be treated with kid gloves. Kennedy, unfortunately, started out on the wrong foot, with an incident called the Bay of Pigs. Fidel Castro, underdog, rebel, siezed power in Cuba in 1958. Cuba, for more than 60 years, was an ally taken for granted. Havanna, the capitol, was economicly prosperous for America, or at least for the Mafia, whichcontrolledmostof the Casinos. The U.S. was preoccupied with McCarthyism at home and the Soviet Union abroad to even notice the uproar and revolution taking place down south. Also the Soviet launch of Sputnik left Americans feeling even more threatened. Castro was a new player, a new leader who new how to promote himself. Even .Americans were impressed, that is before he publically proclaimed he was a Communist, with his youth and vigor and revolutionary style. After his private meeting with VP Nixon and after he, at a UN meeting in September, 1960, publically condemned the U.S., and publically embraced Khrushchev, our leaders knew that he had to go. Eisenhower cut off almost all trade to Cuba. But that wasn't the biggie. The biggie was a secret CIA scheme, under the guidence of Richard Bissell, to train exiles from Cuba who would invade the island, win support of the anti-Castro underground and overthrow the Communist government. American air cover would be provided if necessary. This was approved by Eisenhower, and inherited by Kennedy, who also approved but also cancelled the back-up American air power so as to keep U.S. involvement a secret. The day came: September 17, 1961. The place: Bay of Pigs. Thirteen hundred American trained Cuban exiles invaded. They were crushed in three days. One hundred died including four American National Guard pilots. How did the world know that America was behind it all? Well, the exiles arrived in American ships . Kennedy had to take full resposibility. The mission was flawed from the beginning. The CIA overestimated the size of the anti-Castro underground. Also the location was poor: the Bay of Pigs was one of Castro's favorite fishing beeches. It was also an area where he was well liked. There was just too much sacrifice to keep America's involvement a secret. On December 23, 1962, the prisoners were exchanged for 50 million dollars worth of food and medical suplies. The reali,ty set in to the minds of the American people: we were no longer King Midas-whatever we touched did not tum to gold. America was just as immoral and innoble as other countries. But did this make Kennedy seem weak? Could he be pushed around? Could America and her ideals be pushed around? Kennedy's torch was not shining as bright as before. Cuba would come back to haunt him, to tease him, to test him, in what would trul y be Kennedy's most important decision of his ephemeral careeer, and arguably one of the most important decisions of the century: the Cuban Missile Crisis. ittle Shop a shop of horrors - of Audrey II, the man-eating plant of Menkin and Ashman's "Little Shop of Horrors." The show offered a look 1983, the stage of the Or- at campy theatre at its finest. This Theatre in New York City, weekend, the Little Theatre of breed of 0ytrap in the form Wilkes-Barre presented its version - - - - - - - - - , of this cult musical comedy. However, this production falls short of its mega publicity hype. The major problem would seem to be a lack of ensemble feeling, a show of this style needs a close relaain St., Wilkes-Barre tionship between members of the ks from Public Square) cast. Unfortunately, this was not developed. However, as individual performances go, Wilkes graduate, Don Semyon did quite well as Seymour Krelbom, the "Young Botanical Genius, who nurses Audrey II to health. Specializing In Semyon is well adept at acting LOBSTERS FROM the clutz and still succeeds in bringMAINE ing Seymour off as a sincere caring person with a conscience. Vocally, ECRABS FROM however, Semyon tended to fluxuate FLORIDA between clarity and unin teligibility, this was largely due to the orchestra AKING CRAB • SHRIMP plowing ahead much too loudly for Pl• FILLET OF FRESH the vocalists. SALMON• HADDOCK & Kim Silverman as Audrey, the FLOUNDER love interest of Krelbom has a flair YOUR FAVORITE for comic timing and a definate feel BEVERAGES of character. However, she and Semyon did not play well off of one hcons: Monday-Friday another and this caused a lack of 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. feeling for their relationship. ers: Monday-Thursday The urchins, who serve as a type 4:30 p.m.- 11 :00 p.m. of Greek chorus to the proceedings, Friday- Saturday were played by Lisa Y. Fink, Barb 4:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Sinavage, and Wilkes alumnus VicClosed Sundays toria Moss Gallagher. All three were rvations Requested delightful but the edge would have to be given to Gallagher, her role of Ronette had definate direction and a wonderful character development. Gallagher shone in her solos, most notably in "Don't it go to show ya never know." The voice of Audrey II was supplied by Michael Toole and the puppeteering by Norman Tarantino. The voice and the mouth movement were not in syncopation and made it seem like one was watching a Chinese movie. Toole, however, had a competent delivery of the dialogue. While many factors went to te show being at least notable, the one factor which made it an enjoyable experience was the performance of Wilkes senior, Rob Johansen. Johansen played no less than eight roles in this production, each with a very different characterization. Johansen' s main role was that of sadistic dentist, Orin Serivello, D.D. S. His scene with Semyon in his dentist office is one of the highlights of the evening and the crowning achievement to Johansen's wide repertoire. He and Semyon handled the comedy with smoothness and a perfect campy style of delivery. This scene also hatched the evening's best musical number, the counter point, "It's just the Gas." Set and orchestra problems combined with a rather repetitive dose of choreography, by director Joe Sheridan, lent greatly to this show falling short of success. It is truly unfortunate that a musical of this calibre could leave such a mixed flow of feeling as the houselights rose after the final bows. Pictured from left to right are: Victoria Moss Gallagher (Wilkes '77), Rob Johansen, Barbara Sir.avage, and Lisa Fink �- PAGE 12 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SEM'EMBER21, 1989 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Steel wheels are rolling by Rob Gryziec Beacon Feature Writer We've seen a lot of major rock and roll acts reunite this year, but probably the most exciting 1s the Rollin g Stones. Ju st in case you have been living in a cave for some twenty odd years, The Stones are Mick Ja gger, Keith Richards, Charl ie Watts, Ron Wood, and Bill Wyman. The Rolling Stones have hit the road to promote "S teel Wheels," probably there best recording in a decade. The fac t hat it took · only five weeks to complete shows that these veteran rock and rollers can still crank out the hits. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, "the Stones are eager to demonstrate that they are anything but old in anyway." The first single off the album 'i s "Mixed Emotion s." It has the sound and flavor reminiscent of the classic Stones style. The LP contains twelve songs which emit a sound simi lar to Keith Richard s recent solo album. Reuniting Jagger and Richards was a feat in itself, since the two have had a most published feud for years. They put all their ambivalence aside to turn out a four star LP. I have never been much of a Stones fan, but after listening to " Steel Wheels ," I would eagerly pay $28 .50 for a ticket to the hottest concert tour of 1989. Ifyou can find aMacintosh in this room, we might put one in yours. 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Anne Kilyanek , SLC Room 11 3 < N>N \ppk ( ., 1n1putL'I' hll \ppk·. rlw .\ppk logo. ,ind \bnnt< 1.'-h arl' fL)~i-..tL'ft•J 1r:1Jem:1rk-. 1>f,\.ppk., Computt::r. Int Jllu~1r:m1 in !.'." 19}19 \km Grut.:mng <)rw i:nu~ l'll_·r 1x·Nin. pk·:t,t· Onl~ fulh inll· ,1u1.k·m,. I.Kult~.. md .. 1.tff .in.: 1.:hg1hk' to w11t ' �SEPTEMBER 21, 1989 PAGE 13 rNFL'ers, Monday begins preparation for battle distance, formations and personnel. They enter the data in their computers to scout tendencies. Monday's also another important day for players: it's pay day , win or lose. Whether teams are at home or on the road, they spend the night before the game in a hotel together. For those flying to a road game, there often are steak drnners or other full meals on the plane. Two players for every three seats on the plane is standard; big guys need elbow room. At the team hotel , there's a meeung in the evening, followed by a snack . beat of battle has passed. Today, the National Football Leag~e ... mainly ice, tons of ice," says Keoki Kamau, San Diego ·ncr. "That's how we treat any injury for the first 24-48 hours. 's a big ice day." li\'C for Sundays, but there are six other days in the lives of d coac;hes. There's the lineman who s stiff as the Tin Man morning, the elusive receiver who's an easy catch on Tuesday ' s his young daugh ter, the coach who's happy his nightly film v no time for work on another turf - mowing the lawn. w teams give players Monday off instead of Tuesday, and a night game interrupts the whole routine. But here 's a general look day before Sunday. 'I move on Monday. Jim Sweeney, New York Jets center, gets up a.m., or tries to. "If you're not sore, you didn't play hard and sore," says Sweeney. "It's tough to get out of bed sometimes. 's stiff, your legs are stiff, your back's stiff. Usually, my hands arc banged up pretty good." hes are in the office by 7-8 a.m. to grade the film from the day\ game. Everything's fun when you've won. "You enjoy the or you might say, 'Ah donuts today. Those look pretty good,"' Clemons, Detroit administrative assistan t coach. After a loss , the hole~, not the donuts. "There have been a lot of black ," says Clemons. everybody arrives, offensive and defensive players separate to game film . Like other coaches, Philadelphia's Buddy Ryan all the foulups, win or lose. "That's needed, for someone to be h like coach Ryan," says Eagles middle linebacker Byron Evans. ard, there's a light workout just to get the kinks out. When home, coaches go to work on the just-arrived videos of their em's game the dav before. 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The Colonels will play host to the King's Monarchs on Saturday . Upsala 15-11; 12-15; 6-15; 7-15 Mes'siah 8-15; 9;15 Susquehanna 2-15; 14-16 Catholic University 11-15; 7-15 Announcement Head men's basketball coach Ron Rainey has announced an opening for manager for the upcoming season. Experience is not necessary but would be helpful. Anyone interested can contact Rainey m his office during the day, Monday through Friday, or call him through the athletic office at 824-4651 , extension 4020. 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NFC Team w L 0 Hedonists 4 3 0 Go Nads AFC w L Team ight Trai n 4 0 Polu tants 2 New Intramural Acl:lvity: Quad Volleyball Results (1st Week _of Play) Men's Division LP.D. beat Dennistones 11-10; 12-3 Dennistones beat I.P.D. 10-6 Apex Tech beat Dicemen 13-5; 10-6; 14-7 Co-Rec Division Mad Dogs beat Shillings 12-11 ; 15-10 Shillings beat Mad Dogs 11- IO : JIM FREE DELIVERY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA &,oz. Char-Flamed Hamburgers (includes FREE order of Copyright, 1989, USA TODAY/Apple College Information Network First Intramural Results of Fall 1989 Club Day: Egg Toss Champions: Michelle Gauthier and Dave Rinaldi Pie Eating Champion: Frank Ketschek •• • Results • Volleyball •• Moravian 6-15; 11-15; 11-15 Martz Towers 46 Public Square 824-7101 "It's a lot of work for an hour's worth of fun on Sunday," says Minnesota's Peters-. "The love has t~ be strong." Intramurals, results, etc. ••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••• idtown Village 1 S. Main Street 829-7740 Bedcheck is usually at l 1 p.m. Then comes the test. p.m. Records as of week 2: Jim, 4-3-1; John, 4-3-1; Ray, 4-4; and Lee, 2-5-1 �PAGE 14 SEITEMBER 21, 1989 Women's soccer '89 Lady Colonels count on veteran by Susan Barr Beacon Sports Writer EDWARDS VILLE - Head coach Kathy Miller views this season as a rebuilding one for the Lady Colonels soccer team (0-2). E xperience, provided by the team's nine veterans, will combine with the stamina and enthusiasm of ten newcomers. "The team is much stronger," Miller said. "We can win something." Sen ior Janine Petras and sophomore Dawn Hosler, both co-captains, are the squad's leaders. Freshman Tarrah Rogers (right wing) and Nancy Fitzgerald (left wing) pace the offense. Hosler holds down the middle as the center forward. In exhibition play, the line showed promise as Rogers and Fitzgerald each booted in two goals. Newcomer Tiffan y Zottola will add extra scoring punch . The defense should hold it's own. The backfield consists of sophomore S Rebels and Heather Chelpaty . Sophomore Paula Schoenwetter will provide backup. goalkeeper Diane Gibbs. Last Saturday, Gettysburg drubbed the Lady Colonels, 11-0. The day before, Maryland defeated Wilkes, 3-1. Some players gave solid reasons for the Gettysburg "Everyone was tired and hurt since we played the day before," Zottola sai~ made us a less competitive team ." "We really didn't play together," said Deb Erdner. Communication will be the key for future success." The Lady Colonels travel to Haverford on Saturday. Ambosie closing on immortal it Smack in the middle of the monsoon that drenched last Saturday's 13-7 loss to Albright, Dean Ambosie proved his footba ll wo rth. As Colo nels quarterback Joe Lucas pivoted to pitch, Ambosie slipped on the wet field. L ucas improvised, rolling arou nd the line, where he was aided by a block thrown by a hustling setbac k who had blown by him. Clearly, Ambosie does not give up. "That play typifies Dean 's play over fo ur years," said head coach Bill Unsworth. "He busted hi s butt to help Joe on that play . He just gives a great effort. " Ambosie produced enough effort to rush fo r 153 yards on 31 carri es in the miserable weather. He was the best player on th e fi e ld by a large magnitude, trying to carry a mi stake-prone Colo nels squad on his pads. He now needs just 641 yards to become Wilkes' all-time rushing leader. (Ted Yeager, 1968 -71 , is number-one with 2,869 yards.) The goal lingers in his mind. "I thin k a littl e bit about it, " Ambosie said. "Of co urse, the team comes first. " T hat a tt itude has been present s ince his freshman seaso n, when the Colo ne ls emerged to go 7 -3. They mi rrored that record in 1987, reac hi ng a rankin g of tenth in the na ti on in Di vis ion III fo r a week. Hard reality brought a 2-8 stormcloud last season, a comedow n fro m the heights of national polls and the feeli ng of wi nning. T he C olo nels struggled to beat Upsala, 30-21 scoring 10 points in the fou rth quarter. The only w in accompanied by ease las t year was a 41-7 drubbin g of Albri ght. After an e ig ht- turnove r performa nce in Sat urday's debacle, the Colonels have to wonder how far they've reall y fallen. "He had a big night, but if it hadn't been raining, Dean easily could've gained 200 yards," Unsworth said. "There was a certain play we wanted to run coming in that involved a sharp cutback. Dean was a little worried about using it because of the sloppy footing . We only ran it twice, but it could've worked all night." "Tha t was a real tough game to lose, " Ambosie said . "It really hurts us, especially a t the beginning of the season. Albri ght is a team we should beat. This doesn't help our confidence." A mbosie, w ho holds the single-game ru shing record with 2 18 aga in st FDU-Madison in 1986 , has fill ed the role of ded icated sold ier, sometimes taking the field in less-than satisfactory cond ition. Yet success has been his companion. by Wendy Holden READING- In a rain-soaked match, defeated the Lady Colonels' field hockey t last Saturday. Wilkes (1-3) also dropped a 2-0 deci East Stroudsburg last Thursday. Against Albright, the Lady Colonels ct· offensive and defensive skill in the first h Lady Lions scored on an outside shot. Goalie Lisa Balestrini made an outs save on an Albright penalty shot. Future develpoment wo n't benefit Ambosie, bu t he's no t complaining. In his three prev io us campaigns, he's witnessed the evolution of three offens ive lines, a trio of quarterbacks and the time periods of three distinct states of mind. The Colonels have been up-and-comers, true winners and are now mired in a rebuilding stage, replete with heavy losses. Ambosie has seen it all, emerging as a leader for the youngsters around him. "Dean has subordinated his personal goals for the team every year," Unsworth said. "Now, it's on his shoulders." His dominance was almost enough to push the Colonels past the Lions. A combination of power and speed, Ambosie (6'1", 220) thrusts with the ball, balancing his weight to keep forward acceleration at the maximum rate. The Albright defense had Ambosie's tracks on their bodies as .Jt took two or three tacklers to bring him down on the muddy field. If it weren't fo r the weather, Unsworth fee ls his prize back cou ld have had much, muc h more. Lady stickgal drop matches Beacon Sports Writer "I don't know w hat the probl em is," A mbos ie said. "The ta len t is sti ll here at Wilkes. We are a yo un g team. We have a bunc h of sophomores. I th ink we're a year or two away." l . "Dean came into camp last season with a problem and it never really left him ," Unsworth still went out and gave his best. He's a real quiet leads by example. "He worked real hard this summer and g~ stronger and faster. He's also injury-free, which out." The fact that Ambosie has approac hed such w hile sharing time and functioning in the p run-and-shoot offense has impressed Unsworth. "It's amazing that Dean has accomplished w while, until this year, sharing time with C Mcfarlane," Unsworth said. "Also, we run a pred passing offense, so the opportunities aren't cons to run." But in desparate times like Saturday's loss, becomes the Colonels' main w eapon. He looks I the challenge of the rest of the season. "We haven't beaten Susquehanna since I've he said. ''I'd like to do it." Clearl y, Ambosie does not give up. In the East S oudsburg loss, Lady mistakes were manipulate·d into opposing Wilkes lacked a mental component and ES miss many opportunities. Stopping ability continues to be th Colonels' downfall. The able defe opponents still surpass Wilkes'. The Lady Colonels host Lebanon Valley photo by Do nna Yedlock Dean Ambosie rushed for 153 ya rds. "We're getting to know each other's pl on the field," said Sue Barr, a captain. ' need is aggression at the goal." �SEPTEMHER 21, 1989 PAGE 15 obocop' Tronkowski fights injuries Tronkowski could probably beat anyone on the pus in the old board game "Operation." If he knee card, that is. also has been put back together more times than Dumpty." Wilkes' Six Million Dollar Man. owski, the junior goaltender on the first place 's soccer team, probably knows more about knees ts to. And from.here on out, the only thing he have to do with doctors is maybe catching an General Hospital or St. Elsewhere. owski, from Endwell, New York, has overcome s knee injuries and subsequent operations to nail starting goalie post and just last Saturday, with back up Chris "L.A." Law for his first utoul, 4-0, against Upsala. .. back on the injury fornt, Tronkowski seemed since childhood. 1was little, I used to watch hockey all the time ys wanted to play it," Tronkowski said. "But I lem with my hip. It was a bone cyst. I went to and he said I couldn't play hockey, football, or any t sport. He told me if I wanted to play sports, I all of these developments, Tronkowski decided to the footsteps of his brother Bernie, 15 years his with one catch. e lie, or case of just not informing the doctor that a contact sport, enabled Tronkowski to start his pie who think soccer is not a contact sport are the same ones who believe professional wrestling ie didn't like football, and at the time they were asoccer team in our area and the coach asked him y parents took me to see him play so I saw my game when I was about two weeks old. When I playing, I was eight years old and played all the but goalie is what I like best now. " goaltending is what Tronkowski did best in his at Maine-Endwell High School. owsk1 was a four time all-conference performer time all-stater. In his junior year, he achieved m honors while leading his team to the state had a pretty good tradition of winning soccer in I,' Tronkowski said. "Soccer is really big where 111as a pretty big accomplishment." owski hoped to build on those accoplishments enrolled at Wilkes and won the starting goalie job en year. And then the knee problems began. that would force a lesser individual to call it quits. fir L game against Baptist Bible, and on one of ys a! a Colonel, Tronkowski went out to make a and twisted his right knee in a way that God did for it to go. A month later he underwent 'surgery, which revealed damage to his anterior the outside of his knee. they did the surgery, they found the tear," said 1. "I was really disapointed after winning the that I would have to be out for a few weeks, but I would just have to roll with the punches. Tronkowski came back in two weeks, the punch k out. The right knee had not regained its and stability and was reinjured. He was done for the ga freshman it, wasn't that bad," he said. "I had years left to get it taken care of and I could But I was obviously disappointed." kow ki began to rehabilitate soon after the Center and was back on by late fall. He believed the knee was fine, so he ed in a tournament at Bloomsburg University, knee gave out again. that injury, i was required to wear a brace," he was difficult to play with the brace because I hadn't at the Geisinger Medical "It was bad just sitting on the bench unable to do anything, thinking this was it for tne as far as playing soccer." Kevin Tronkowski Colonels goalkeeper worn one all of my life. The brace really hindered my movement. I had to relearn the position knowing that I had to wear it because it limits my jumping and punting." Despite these setbacks, Tronkowski continued to work hard and believed he was on his way back. In the summer between his freshmen and sophomore years, he participated in a soccer camp at Division I Virginia Tech, where he got the chance to compete against numerous Division I players. "I think the camp really helped me," he said. "I got a chance to play against a lot of talented players, which really helped my confidence. "My father was also a big help. We have a goal set up in the back yard and he took a lot of time to help me. Being a goalie, you can't work out by yourself. You need some one to help you." With the injury seemingly behind him, Tronkowski entered his sophomore year with great expectations. They were not fulfilled. "It was a disapointing season for me," he said. "I was very tentative mentally. There were so many things I used to be able to do that I just couldn't get done anymore. My vertical leap really suffered." To top off the disapointing season, the injury bug bit again. This time it was the left knee in the final game of the season against rival King's College. father, Tronkowski dove for a crossing shot and landed on his right knee. Four days later, he was on the table and under the knife for the third time in two years. "I chipped a small bone in my knee," said Tronkowski. "There wasn't much cartilage left in my right knee. The doctor didn't think it would be wise for me to play anymore. What he basically said was 'You have a relatively good car now. If you play, it could become a junke.·."' "Kevin called me this summer after his third injury basically just to seek advice," said Colonels head coach Phil Wingert. "We have had to cut back on his workload this year, but I never gave up on him. He has the most experience of any of our goalies and it would be a big blow to us if we were to lose him." "There was no way I was giving up," Tronkowski said. "I had done all this work and I thought we could have a pretty good team this year." So far, Tronkowski's expectations about the team are right on the money, especially since Wingert's early-season questions about the defense have been answered by Tronkowski and company. "Coach usually questions the defense, but it was only natural for him to do it this year," Tronkowski said. "(Sweeper) Craig Larimer and I had been out with injuries. He had to question if we could still play after being hurt. I think the defense is doing a fine job. Chris Dahm, Andy Renner and Doug Albertson are really making my job a lot easier." And Tronkowski can use the help on the field to lessen his soccer duties. Lord knows he has enough to do once he unlaces his cleats and takes off his knee braces. Tronkowski carried a perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout his freshmen year and now maintains a 3.8. Basket weaving will never be seen on his class schedule. He is majoring in electrical engineering and is a member of the engineering club, the programming board, and Sigma Pi Sigma, a physics honor ·society. He has also been a resident assistant for two years. "Kevin has a very good image and _that is very good for the team," Wingert said. "He makes us look good. He has been nominated for academic honors both in the- conference and nationally. Maybe this year, if we do well, he'll make it." And if a late season game is a nailbiter, don't look for his knees to buckle under . They have been through too much in the last two years to give in to a little pressure. - "I got tangled in a pileup. I knew it was bad when I was sitting on the sideline," Tronkowski said. "It was bad just 46itting on the bench unable to do anything, thinking this was it for me as far as playing soccer." But unlike the first injury when he waited a month before getting treatment on the knee, Tronkowski went to his doctor at home and had his knee operated on three days later. Luckily, the tear of the cartilage was able to be sewn back together when normally it,would have to be shaved. He - went through rehabilitation and, by the end of his sophomore year, was back competing in pickup games at the gym with his teamates, wearing braces on both of his knees. "I felt like Robocop," Tronkowski said. The left knee healed quickly and Tronkowski was able to dicard its brace when he played in the East Stroudsburg tournament last spring. And a funny thing happened. He thought he was playing his best soccer since high school, and more amazingly, avoided injury or reinjury. He saved that for the summer. While working out i:1 his backyard, again with his Goalkeeper Kevin Tronkowski. �The Razor's Edge Women's Soccer The Locker Room Field Hockey Intramurals Beacon Spread Sheet An NFL Work Week Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Defeat Bloomsburg,JJ.psala Wingert's boaters hitting stride BLOOMSBURG The Colonels soccer team took another step forward this week by def~ating Upsala and Bloomsburg University on the road. , On a wet Saturday afternoon, the Colonels (3-3) topped the Upsala Vikings 4-0. A driving rainstorm and puddles covering the field but did not affect the Colonels, as they won their second straight game. Phil Joyce opened the scoring with an unassisted goal twelve minutes into the first half. After a weak clear by an Upsala defender, Joyce rocketed a left-footed volley past a stunned Viking goalkeeper. The second goal came fom Ron Rainey as a result of another defensive lapse. Rainey fired a left-footed shot that slid through the goal to give Wilkes a 2-0 halftime lead. In the second half, Rainey tallied his second goal of the game with a twelve-yard shot. T.R. Andrake started the scoring sequence by beating the left side of the defense and lofting a cross to Paul Jellen , who headed it to Rainey for the score. Wilkes' rinal score came from Jellen. Chris Shenefield, arter beating two defenders at midfield , threaded a pass to Jcllen who scored on a visibly frustrated goalie. Starting goalie Kevin Tronkowski and backup Chris Law combined for the Colonels' first sh utout of the year as Wilkes outshot the Vikings 21-5. After the game, Colonels head coach Phil Wingert was excited about his team's perform~nce. "It was a big win for us because it leaves us undefeated ih our conference," he said. "We have a big showdown with Drew today. That's an important conference game." On Monday, the Colonels traveled to Bloomsburg to take on the Division II Huskies and squeaked out a 2-1 overtime victory. Jellen scored both goals for the Colonels in the thriller. The first came twenty minutes into the game when a Huskie defender hit a weak clear and Jellen finessed a twentyyard shot into the upper right comer of the net. Bloom tied the game two minutes later as Gerry Crick scored on a fine individual effort. This was the only blunder of the game by the Colonel defense. The defense of Chris Dahm, Andy Renner, Craig Larimer, Doug Albertson and goalie Kevin Tronkowski is allowing an average of less than one goal a game in the last three Colonel wins. The contest stayed tied until overtime when Jellen, off assists from Rainey and Mike Lenzcycki, lofted a shot over a sprawling Bloomsburg goalkeeper for th~ win. "Beating a Division II powerhouse shows that our team is coming along nicely," said Wingert. This week, the Colonels will tackle two big conference foes. Wilkes will travel to Drew today and play host to FDU-Madison at 11 am on Saturday. Colonels fumble a/Albright Colonel , · of the by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor Week READING- Despitecommitti ng seven turnovers, discounting the fact that sloppiness was their trademark for 58-plus minutes in the pouring rain, the Colonels (0-2, 0-1 in the MAC) still had a chance to defeat the Albright Li-;ns, who led 13-7 with 1:48 left on the scoreboard last Saturday. Quarterback Joe Lucas stepped back to throw from the Wilkes 20 yardline, but his pass, intended for wideout Craig Stevens, was tipped by wingback Bill George into the hands of Albright comerback Jon Thorpe. The Colonels' eighth turnover was their undoing. "Billy made a mistake on his route, and he didn't realize the ball was being thrown to Craig," said head coach Bill Unsworth. "He was hustling, trying to make a play. "The turnovers killed us. The weather had a lotto do with it,andJoe just threw some bad balls. You'll have that. Even John Elway throws some bad balls." Tom McFadden had two interceptions in the loss to Albrighl The Lions took a 13-0 lead on a two-yard run by Rob Levan and a 38yard scoring pass from quar~erback Mike Futriek to Jim Maransky. The Colonels clawed back when Dean Ambosie (153 yards on 31 carries) scored on a two-yard run with 4:34 left. Their comeback was · squelched by Lucas' fourth interception . Defensively, the Colonels re- . ceived high grades from Unsworth. "Anytime you have eight turnovers and the other team only scores 13 points, that's great," he said. "They played super." Defensive tackle Aubil agreed. "We stopped them every time," he said. " frustrating." Susquehanna (2-0) 1 Saturday for Parents' Day( at Ralston Field.) The road easier. "Susquehanna is be Cortland," Unsworth said. one of the best teams I've long time." Too bad he can't say about the Colonels. � 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 1989 September 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 September 21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8452fad3f8ffc62aa109af3bf91092a9.pdf 868a3cff4e728e4fab9796f3c509381c PDF Text Text WILKES • COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Number 2 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 September 14, 1989 view to begin December 3 valuation team leader to visit Monday - The of the Middle States Evalutcam will becoming to Wilkes e on September 18. Dr. ·s Murray will make a previsit to Wilkes to speak President Breiseth about the 's proposed schedule for their on December 3. The Middle States Evaluation an accrediting process, pered once every ten years, by ntccrs from the academic munity. The team last visited es in 1984 for an interim visit, the full evaluation was last ormcd in 1979. The evauation formed on all levels of the mic ladder. Regions for the utions are determined by geoic location. Wilkes is located Middle States region, which tcred in Philadelphia. Wilkes College president Christopher Breiseth described the process as the "coming together of evalution and strategic planning." The evaluation portion will be carried out by the Middle States team, which closely examines and interpets the condition of the institution, and bases its judgements on a common set of standards determined by the accrediting board. In addition, the team refers to previous evaluations for the sake of comparison. For example, Breiseth stated that an important issue during Wilkes' last evaluation was its lack of an adequate facility for indoor recreation and sporting events. He feels that the new Marts Sports and Conference Center will reflect Wilkes' attempt at improvements. The strategic planning portion is executed from within the college, and consists of a "self study" program which is currently headed by Vice President George Waldner and Dr. Carl Chametski. The self study, which has been in progress for over one year, is the college's attempt to focus on important aspects such as enrollment, physical expansion, and curriculum changes, and to construct a new set of goals for the coming years. This program will also be closely examined by the Middle States team, and used as part of their criteria in preparing an evaulation. The Middle States team will arrive in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, December 3, to meet and discuss their schedule. . The evaluation process itself will occur on Monday and Tuesday, December 4 and 5, when the team members will disperse thoroughout the college to speak with leaders and chairpersons of the various departments. In addition, they will observe faculty and students alike, sat b y said. ·n." ~dmini ff" re ~oin t Beaman receives an ice cream cone at the Ice Cream Social while Tony Shipula looks on in an attempt to thoroughly analyze Wilkes College life. On theeveningofDecember4, the members will again meet to compare notes and findings, and to compose a draft of their comprehensive report, which will be shown to President Breiseth at a meeting on the morning of December 5. Their final draft will be submitted to the accrediting board. After serious consideration, the board will send Wilkes a letter revealing the outcome of their evaluation. As President Breiseth put it, this will be the official "word to the world" of Wilkes' standing in the academic world. President Breiseth stressed that, although a school can be put on probation or lose its academic accrediting, the evaluation is not to be seen as a threat. Rather, the process is beneficial in that it will reinforce ideas that the college already possesses, bring to light problems or potential problems that hadn't been detected, and offernew suggestions for improving the college as a whole. Beacon awarded First Class rating by Kathy Harris Beacon News Editor The Beacon was recently evaluated by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), and given an honor rating of First Class with one mark of distinction. The award was given for the 1988-89 spring semester. The rating is the next-to-highest awarded, with All-American status being the highest. This is the second First Class rating the paper has received. The Beacon also received a First Class rating for the 1988-89 fall semester. · "Proud as all of us of Wilkes College are of the editors and staff of The Beacon, we are even mpre pleased by what the award indicates of the ability of Wilkes students when ranked against the other colleges and universities of the nation, " says Tom Bigler, adviser of The Beacon. The mark of distinction was given for excellence in content and coverage. Ron Reeder, the judge from the ACP who evaluated the newspaper, wrote, "Your staff seems diligent in pursuit of all campus news." Reeder commented in his summary statement that "The Beacon is a good, solid publication that is strong in many areas. Your staff is strong in covering a lot of ground on campus." The newspaper's sports section received an excellent review. Reeder called it "one of The Beacon's greatest strengths." Both story content and coverage received ratings of good to very good. Reeder awarded The Beacon's advertising with twenty bonus points for excellence. Bonus points were also given for the fall semester. Many suggestions for improvement were also given in the evaluation. "It's obvious we are not perfect, but this evaluation shows we are getting closer everyday," says Lee Morrell, editor of The Beacon. "We've added over 100 points from the fall semester's review which shows our improvement. The mark of distinction was the biggest source of pride." �THE BEACON SEPTEMHER 14, 1989 AGE PAGI s Snack Bar to accept meal cards by Chris Augustine Beacon Assistant News Editor WILKES-BARRE - Have you ever had problems trying to fit eating around your already cramped college schedule? Maybe you just were not hungry during the hours that the cafeteria was serving a meal . Starve no more. Wilkes has just developed a new system through which students can now go to the snack bar at the SUB and eat a meal that they may normally miss. The way that this system will work is simple. At each meal students can spend up to an established dollar amount. After . that amount, they must pay the difference. At breakfast, students can purchase up to $1.75 in food. At lunch, students are creditted with $2.50, and for dinner, the allotment is $2. 75. The snack bar is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast runs from opening to 10:00 a.m., lunch follows until 2:00 p.m. Finally, dinner concludes at 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and 3:30 p.m. on Friday. If a student wants breakfast food in the afternoon or evening, he or she will receive the allotment for the time when he or she is ordering. These time zones are in effect in the SUB only. The cafeteria hours are still the same as last year. Each student is eligible to have one meal during each time zone. You will not be able to save up meals, as at other schools, or have unlimited meals in the SUB. Any student that is on a meal plan here at Wilkes is eligible to participate in this new program. Meal plan students will be issued new photo I.D.'s which will be read by the snack bar's computer. This new system will take effect as soon as all of the new I.D. 's have been given out to the students. "We are really excited about this year," says Joe McDonough, manageroftheSnackBar. "Wehad a very successful year last year, and we want to continue to provide better service. And maybe, we'll even serve lobster!" Applicants wanted for 1989-90 : Intercollegiate Leadership said Dr. Paul S. Adams, Wilkes' Associate Dean of Student Affairs. Beacon Sports Editor "The program emphasizes coopWILKES-BARRE - Intercol- _ eration." legiate Leadership, an offshoot of Applications are available in Leadership Wilkes-Barre, is openthe Dean's Office. The deadline is ing its membership on the Wilkes September 19. campus to application this year. The topics of this year's semiSeven Wilkes College applinars are: Leadership (Misericordia, cants will be chosen to participate October 30); Economic in six sessions dealing with leaderDevelopment (LCCC, November ship issues throughout the 1989-90 30); Social Concerns and school year with students from Voluntarism (King's, January 30); King's, Misericordia, LCCC, and Media (Wilkes, March 14); and Penn State/Wilkes-Barre. Government and Politics (Penn "Working with students from State/Wilkes-Barre, April 19). other colleges helps the students The sessions · are highlighted realize that they can address more by the presence of regional dignieffectively when they have the taries and concentrates on mauers benefit of di verse perspectiv_e:..::s_,_,'_'__P_.e_r_ti_ne_n_t_ to_c_o_ll_e_g1_·a_n_s_.a_n_d_th_i_s_ _ by Jim Clark area. It is stressed, however, that participants from all areas are selected. "Students have viewed their selection as recognition of their potential to contribute in a meaningful way to their campus organizations," Adams said. "The contact with regional leaders exposes students directly to influential members of the community who can be valuable career and leadership models.'' Senior Alisa Geller, a participant last year, found the program beneficial. "It made me more aware," shesaid. "Ifoundoutmore about the problems of the area and how to start being a leader." "The program has great merit for its educational value," Adams said. "The exercises created for the students are designed to facilitate small group discussion and problem solving." House OKs flag bill : The House's overwhelming approval Tuesday of a bill banning flag desecration is the first shot in a political battle of patriotic one-upmanship. The 380-38 vote for the Democratic plan followed assurances by Speaker Thomas Foley, D-Wash., that a constitutional amendment backed by President Bush would be considered later this year. Senate threaten filibuster: Senators from tobacco-producing states threatened a filibuster Tuesday to block a plan to ban smoking on all domestic airline flights. The ban, which would fine violators up to $2,000, expands a current smoking prohibition on domestic flights of two hours or less. Despite the filibuster threat, compromise is more likely. Report details drug ring: More than 200 Colombian drug rings - tied to violent cartels now operate in 13 states, the FBI and a Senate report revealed Tuesday . The report by Republicans members of the Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee criticizes U.S. efforts to control cocaine Th report blames U.S agencies £ failing to collect, analyze an share intelligence. © Copyright 1989, US , TODAY/Apple Colleg Information Network Bill Brennan Wi Toyota Oldsmobile Chevrolet Dinkins beats Koch: David Dinkins took a step toward becoming the first black mayor of the U .S. largest city after beating New York Mayor Ed Koch in the Democratic primary Tuesday. Dinkins, 62, the Manhattan Borough president, won because of black voters and support among Jewish voters. Koch backs Dinkins' candidacy in the fall campaign against Republican candidate Rudolph Giuliani. Mercedes-Benz Geo Volvo Hond Acura Used Cars 401 Market Street Kingston, PA. 18704 1-800-932~4858 (717) 288-7671 Special Wilkes Discou With This ad!!! THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. And they're both represented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse Corps. The caduceus on the left means you're part of a health care system in which educational and ., career advancement are the rule, • 7. not the exception. The gold bar on the right means you command respect as an Army officer. If you 're earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713, Clifton, NJ 07015. ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALL YOU CAM BE. �SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 THE BEACON Koral's Fashion Plus This Week at Wilkes ashion show benefits Wilkes scholarship fund by Heidi Hojnowski Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE - As the audience at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center was treated to the newest trends in fall fashions, Wilkes was treated to an increase in a scholarship fund. All of the proceeds from Tuesday's "Fashion Odyssey," sponsored by Koral's Fashion Plus, Kingston, benefit the Koral's Scholarship Fund at Wilkes. Tickets for the event sold for five dollars each. The master of ceremonies for the show was KRZ-FM's "Jumpin"' Jeff Walker. The show featured casual, contemporary, and career modes of dress, highlighting the newest looks in leather and challis. Men's fashions in business looks and outerwear were also given special attention. The exhibition culminated as the runway abounded with daz- . zling evening dresses and stunning furs. The fashion show was a true community effort. Mary Jo Zubretski, coordinator of the show, believes since "the proceeds come from the community, they should return to the community." The models were volunteers from Koral's, Odyssey Fitness Center, and two Wilkes students, Becky Steinberger and Heidi Hojnowski. With the Koral's Scholarship fund at Wilkes, clothes not only help to "make the man;" they help to make the grade. Sept. 15-21 I i is Friday II I I I Programming Board films: I "Working Girl'" and "Beaches" I 7 p.m. & 9 p.m, I Women's Soccer-W. Maryland (H) I 4 p.m. I I I 16 Saturday II Cross country-Del. Val./King's (A) I Football-Alb · 7:30 p.m. en's I I ccer-Upsala A occer-Gettysburg (H) 1:00 p.m. Volleyball-Scranton Tournament (A) Field Hockey-Albright (A)-1 :00 p.m. IMCAT test-SLC 101 I I I II I I New Colone.I chosen ll :ars I =-== I CC Bloomsburg Fair Bu·s Trip I I II I II Friday, September 29, 1989 $2.00 per person (With student I.D., you get in f. ~EE!) Departure: 6:30 p.m. Retuning: 11 :30 p.m. Leaving from in front of the SUB Tickets go on sale TOMORROW (Friday; September 15) Sign up in the Commuter Council office on the 3rd floor of the SUB. .I I I I I I I I ! 19 Tuesday I Elections for SG Replacement Reps I I Faculty Committee meetingI Curriculum 11 a.m. New Colonel Pete Guinosso by Kathy Harris Beacon News Editor Genetti Hotel 77 E. Market St. W:lkes-Barre III Volleyball-Upsala at Klng's (A) Men's Soccer-Bloomsburg (A) I THIS SCHOOL YEAR!!! benefits during week-ends this school year as a Banquet Waiter/Waitress at Genetti 's. No experience necessary, will train. II 18 Monday - I I EARN OVER $5,000 Earn over $5,000 in earnings and 17 Sunday WILKES-BARRE - There is a new Colonel on campus. Junior Pete Guinasso has donned the knickers, vest, jabot and hat to become Wilkes' mascot. Guinasso, who hails from New Britain, Pennsylvania, succeeds Bob Wachowski, who graduated last May. He was asked by Wachowski to become the ne~ Colonel. "There was no structured tryout. This was sor,t of put upon me," Guinasso said. "I always wanted to be the Colonel, " says Guinasso. "I like to yell and scream and get the crowd involved. · I enjoy talking to the crowd and getting them to yell and scream, too." The first assignment for Guinasso as Colonel was last Thursday at Club Day. He will appear at Wilkes athletic events and other school events. In addition, he was recently asked to be the master of ceremonies for this year's homecoming. If he is unable to attend an event, Adam Tillman will act as the substitute Colonel. When asked about succeeding the popular Wachowski, Guinasso responded, "My friends call me the 'Psuedo-Colonel' because everyone knows Bob. It will be hard to fill Bob's shoes. I will have to try to be a little original. No unicycle." I I I I I I I I II I II III CC Meeting-11:45 a.m. Bio. Society meeting-11 :00 a.m. SHAC meeting-12 noon IRHC meeting-11:15 a.m. Advanced Technology Seminar Series: - 2-4 p.m.-SLC 101 Field Hockey-FDU Madison(A) I I I i 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday Departmental Faculty meetings11:00 a.m. Senior Class meeting concerning Commencement: 11:15 a.m. CPA I I I I I I BACCHUS meeting-11:00 a.m. Programming Board meeting-11:30 a.m. Men's Soccer-Drew (A) Field Hockey-Lebanon Valley (H) 3:3op.m. Beacon Editorial Board meeting 3:30p.m. Beacon General Staff meeting 4:00p.m. I -------------- I I I I I .J �THE BEACON S EPTEMBER 14, 1989 PAGE AGES Shit happ ens; but who cares ?. Our editor recently received a they must realize that times change. letter from "a very concerned alumAlso, Farrell knew he was nus" concerning a picture that ap- getting his picture taken and chose to peared on page 12 of the September wear that particular shirt.We aren't in 7Lh issue of The Beacon. the business of telling people now to Pictured were 1989 Wilkes dress. football team co-captains Jim FarMy question is why do rell and Keilh Maiorano, both senpeople put such an emphasis on iors. On Farrell's shirt was the word something so trivial. If shit appears "shit." in the paper, shit appears in the paper. The alumnus wrote, "It is a shock and disgrace and discredit and OPINION insult to the alumni of Wilkes Colby Tom Obrzut lege to see a picture of a football People should stop worrying player photographed with the word shit on his shirt and to be published about the little things in life that don't matter once we die. in The Beacon." Such things as pollution, toxic The letter's author went on to say how "very surprised" he was that waste and nuclear weapons, which on we'd publish such a photo in the first affect us all, should be . everyone's high priority list. place. Worrying about whether the My response: Who gives a word shit appears in one college damn? First off, Lhe shirt said "Shit newspaper can't compare with the Happens," but when the photo was worrying our children and grandchilcropped, or shaped, at the dren will endure wondering how Correction : In last week's publisher's, the word "Happens" much damage toxic waste, dumped column, the fust three paragraphs of disappeared. by members of this generation, has my opinion piece titled "Woodstock: Secondly, this paper is written caused. Peace and music, mud and acid" by and for the current students and So I say to the concerned were written by the Associated Press. administration of Wilkes College. alumnus, start worrying about some My opinion piece began with Although we're happy that Lhin_g , more threatening than the "Last month, five friends and I travthe college's alumni read our paper, word shit. eled to Bethel, NY .. ." ed i igt ss 0 ew ir : te: nd -The Bea_con Serving Wilkes College since 1947 .\f emberof1 he dSSOClaTeo couec1aTe VOL. XLII No. 1 September 7, 1989 PRess a:a Rated as a First Class newspaper wuh on, mark of distinction by the Associated Colkgiat, Press EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief................................................................ Lee Scott Mor News Editor. ..................... ..... .......... ................................. .Kathy L. Ha Assistant News Editor........................................... ........ :.... Chris August' Feature Co-Editor ............................................. .......... ........John T. Gord Feature Co-Editor........... .... .................................................Michele Bro Sports Co-Editor.... .................................................. .....................Jim C $ports Co-Editor ............. ............... ................................. ........ ......... Ray Photography Editor. .............................................................Donna Yedl Copy Editor........................................................................Fr ank Ketsc ADVERTISING/BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager ........ ... .. .................................... ........Kathy L. H Assistant Advertising Manager,.............. ........................ .......... Scott Zol Sales Staff.................................. .............. ................................Matt Han ........ ................. .......... .............. ..... ................. .Marianne Re Accounting ........................................................ ..... .. ..........Darren Jae Business and Distribution Manager ......................................... Tom Ob Adviser. ............. .. ........ ......... ... .. ...................................... ....Mr. Tom Bi . Contributing Writers: Heidi Hojnowski, Ed Kobylus, Camille C Karen Theresa Jordan, Tracy Youelles, Rob Hermanofski, Chris T Tony Veatch, Wayn_e Henninger. The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring seme except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation periods. All vi expressed in Lhis publication are those of the individual writer and do necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. Le Lo the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 w Lellers exc~eding this length may be edited or rejected on terms of space. lellers must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasons. The Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, Editorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Stu Center. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. �SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 he goddess in the nd of the beast e sun's puritanical rays into my skin as I reclined atop ge Hornet, my vintage agen of undeterminable Tales of the lab coat ~w. Thad, my briefs scrublamaze instructor, unloaded ssions and carted them up Hall. No longer would I be in the head in the middle of ht with the antenna of a phone. longer would I deal with who only ever passed one test life, namely, a home preg- Tony Veatch girls who should shave their upper lip, girls who do shave their upper lip, and girls who shave other girls upper lips. So when this goddess entered my life, I left him to unpack and set off after her, in the direction of the celebrated Stark Leaming Center. Sprinting across the lawn, hopmost importantly, no lan- ing to catch sight of my one and only d Iwake up out of a drunken love, I almost tripped over a weary and find myself in Vern's group of students lying on the lawn, encased in sleeping bags, chanting Emporium. as I was thanking Allah for off-key songs around a campfire in me to move out of Picker- broad daylight. They pleaded with me to join, spied the grace of a goddess · g across the lawn, a blond, informing me that it was for a good cause, the benefits headed for the vision of innocence. joy caused me to tumble off homeless. Personally, I would only sleep , and I was almost knocked the pavement On my hands out for the homeless if the homeless , Iwatched her fade into the were two sexually frustrated, well , and broke out into hysteri- endowed young nurses just off the boat from Jamaica. I informed them was not the kind of person of this fact and went on my way. Bursting through the doors, tearat spandex night at the ,alocal underage dance club ing my plaid trousers on something ro attract intellectual ladies or other, I caught the spark of blonde ing more on their minds hair in my peripheral vision and I 1ban getting their under- persued the image through the crowd and into the Physics department jostled. It was at that point that I was my earlier adventures, most y friends had to constantly stopped by a short man, an Indian burns and grass stained camel jockey, inhaling rapidly from a water pipe, spouting instructions in , my houseboy and croquet cereal-box English on curiously lped me formulate a few shaped personal hand-held masthe summer, though. He sagers. Just as this perplexed professor that I should never touch began his discourse on kitchen cutlery, I had no choice but to remove a handful of animal crackers from the pocket of the white lab coat I was wearing, and thrust them in his general direction. By the time his body struck the floor, I was once again in pursuit. My goddess had disappeared through a side exit and I burst through the doors like someone headed for the restroom after consuming several bowlfuls of refried beans at the cafeteria. She was out on River Street, some distance ahead, destined south. I had no chance of catching up, so I searched in my lab coat, and found the complex piece of machinery, and gave the Bat-signal. Within seconds, Thad, my kayak waxer and laxative tester, appeared behind the wheel of the Orange Hornet, and picked me up without even slowing down. Sirens wailing, motor cars swerving to the side of the road, pedestrians diving for cover, my houseboy led us down a block, bare! y keeping my potential wife within view, then pulled into a parking lot. Gee whiz, I thought, this place looks awfully familiar. Through the windshield of the Hornet I saw perhaps the most horrifying demon I ever thought possible. It lurked like death, leaving a stubbly trail of thick slime, a predator consuming the good and evil alike. It opened up it's gaping jaws and without an ounce of compassion swallowed my goddess whole. It was Pickering Hall, and I vowed then and there to slay the demon in the near future. To be continued ... ugie' s Wilkes wish list me back everyone. It's · formetospeakoutagainst · g." Well, that's usually article goes, but not today. Chris sprin peri l,'rite :sCo · th AtigUit.M~ r many of you remember, my ·es received quite a bit of from you, the student body: abig help to the staff here at nas it requires us to write aticles for every issues. lhat note, I would like to do · gnew,atleastforme. There · segments of our college · that could receive a lot of this year depending on how le their jobs. it is only the first issue I · andforgetabout thelittle that we have been guaran- teed in the past and never received throughout the years. Instead I will focus on a wish list. Things that I hope could possibly happen in the coming year to make life at Wilkes more enjoyable. You know why? Because "Wilkes Works!" To start off with, I'd like to give a little reminder to the old and even older members of Student Government. We are watching (or at least trying to). I cannot say that I, or anyone else for that matter, expect great things this year. I do hope, however, that we can atleast become familiar with the people that 2% of the students voted into office. On that note, I also hope that more than 20 people will vote in the coming elections. There were some minor problems with security last year, especially in Pickering. We have received a new knuckle-breaker in $he south end of campus, Bob Bloom, who will hopefully shape it up. Of course, if he doesn't it's off to J.C. Penny's like Greg Cupec. I do not think that Pickering will be the sight of hall baseball anymore but sleep is one subject that security better not take while on campus. Finally, have you noticed the cost of this place. Are we shooting for Ivy League or what? We haven't even been guaranteed University status and we' re paying like we go to Harvard. My last hope for today is that the price either levels out or we start growing Ivy on Stark. Well that wasn't too painful. I hope I didn 'toffend any group in this issue. It is bound to happen later on so keep your guard up. THE BEACON Editorial A crack in the family unit There is a mounting domestic squabble here at Wilkes College. And those of us, who see what's going on, are starting to become antsy. It started, last February, with the dedication of the Arnaud C. Marts Center. The Marts Center was dedicated February 17, in a big ceremony for the entire campus. The problem with this campus wide ceremony was that, if you took special note of the date or have a good memory, the students were on Mid-Winter break and were not on campus. What kind of all-school celebration can be held without the entire school being there? This school is supposed to be for the entire "Wilkes Family" - a term so lovingly used by the administration when it suits their needs. Where I was raised, a family consisted of all the relatives, from grandma and grandpa at the top to crazy Cousin Wilbur, Bellevue's favorite citizen. Are not the tuition-paying "children" also members of the family? Are we not considered good enough to bring into those family meetings or is it just a fear that we might, in some way, make "mom" and "dad" look like fools at their dinner party. Following the protest that changed the location of last year's spring commencement excercises, it seemed as though the family was working it all out, and the folks were beginning to remember that the kids are, indeed - as The Who so deftly put it - alright. It began to look as though the Family was getting back together, and apparently on the friendliest terms. Then the Family had another disagreement. It started almost innocently. Barre Hall, one of the ancestral homes, was closed due to a fire. ' The folks scrambled and sent the kids to a hotel to live in until Barre could once again be restored to its original, if not better, look. On August 25 of this year, Barre Hall was reopened to the somewhat-public. The problem lies in who was that "public." The administration decided to invite "a few neighbors" to view the Barre restoration. These neighbors would be chosen by who was around the morning Barre met its maker. Somehow I find it hard to believe that there were ninety (90) neighbors present, and not one of them was a student. Yes, my faithful family members, the kids were once again not alright, or at least not alright enough to invite to the reopening of a dorm that will house almost 40 of us. · Hey mom and dad, what gives? Dontcha love us any more? We'll behave, just give us a chance. ATTENTION SENIORS!!!! There will be a senior meeting on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, at 11:15 AM in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Your attendence is insited upon as there will be discussion relevent to graduation. PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND! Rumor has it that an Indian has been spotted and heard in isolated areas of the campus. As of yet, the unsubstantiated rumors has this Indian - dubbed Cocheese the Campus Indian - doing his war yelp near the parking lot of Evans Hall. If you have any information on this phenomonon, please contact us at The Beacon. �THE BEACON SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 New f acuity welcomed by Wilkes Kathie Flanagan-Herstek 1 Flanagan-Herstek appointed Some of the new fa culty a r e pictured above: Row One, left to ri ght: Patrici a Ser in e, Political Sc ience/ Hi st or y; Katherine C hase, Education; Dai sey Sanchez, Sp a ni sh; Ca ndic e Favilla, Creat ive W riting; Mary Ba ntell , Nursing; and Linda Paul , Philos oph y. Ro w Two: Michael Incitti, Communications; Robert Praino, English; Stephen Landry, Math/Co mputer Science; and Jim Merryman, Anthropology. Row Three: And r ew Chrucky, Philosop h y; and Ken Monks, Math/ Computer Science. Row Four : Sam Rosenbaum , Math/Comp uter Science; and Rob ert Tuttl e, Sociology. WILKES-BAR RE - Wilke s College ha s welcomed more than two dozen new faculty members to the staff for the beginning of the new academic year. The newest members of the Wilkes family were welcomed recently during a fac ulty meeting beginning the new year. Wilkes President Chri stopher Breiseth and Vice President of Academic Affairs George Waldner expressed their pleasure at the quality of new faculty members joining Wilkes this fal l. by Kathy Harris Beacon News Editor · Kathie Flanagan-Herstek wanted to to work with adult learners again. She says that she found it rewarding, so when the position of Director of Evening, Summer and Weekend programs at Wilkes College became available, she grabbed the opportunity. "Wilkes was very attractive to me," says Flanagan-Herstek. "It is a much different environment than Barker to retire Dece1nber31 Meyers and Hritzak named registrars by Chris Augustine Beacon Assistant News Editor WILKES-BARRE - Students who enter the Registar's office from now on will see a couple of new faces behind the desk. John Meyers and Su sa n Hritzak are the two new appointees to the Rcgistar's Office. They both arrive to their respective positions after having already spent numerous years working for Wilkes. Meyers, a twenty-two year veteran here at the college has been named to be the next Registrar. He has served in a multitude of positions since starting at Wilkes in 1967, and his first role was that of professor of History. Wanted 40 Men & Women to Model for Paul Mitchell Hair &Fashion Show Mon. Sept. 25, 7-10 p.m. Gus Genettis Best Western For more information Call: Barbara (717) 842-7818 4 p.m. Model Call Free products for all Models!!! Hritzak has been appointed to the position of Assisitant Registrar, a new position here at Wilkes. The position that she held previously was that of Associate Director of Career Services. She held that position for five and a half years. According to Susan Hritzak the reason behind the new position in the Registrar's Office is, "the reponsibilities of the Registrar have been greatly increased." John Meyers is replacing Doris Barker. Mrs. Barker has been in the Registrar' s Office for over twentyfour years. She is retiring on December 31, 1989 and plan's to travel after leaving her job at Wilkes The one problem this year that all three mentioned had to do with the new ID 's. According to Mrs. Barker, "The computer center couldn ' t get the bar codes for the ID' s to the regis trar' s office until all of the students decided on one of the meal plans." That problem has been eliminated now and the Registrar's Offi ce is working hard to get all of the ID 's processed. College Misericordia." Flanagan-Herstek worked al College Misericordia prior to corning to Wilkes. She was the assistan to the Academic Dean, and befor that, she was the coordinator o contining education. Flanagan-Herstek is a grad ate of Bloomsburg Stat College,where she received h Bachelor of Science degree · elementary education. She th attended College Misericordi where she received a Master's Science degree in human servic administration. Her office is located on t third floor of the Max Roth Cent and her extension is 4237. Full Service Salon Provincial Towers Bldg. 34 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 (717) 829-3600 Men's & Women's Cuts • Waxing Perms: Specializing In Spiral Perms Manicures & Nail Art Make-up Application Registrar-designate John Meyers and Assistant Registrar Susan Hritzak We Carry: Aueda Matrix & Saebastian Products Special Student Discounts ~ College I.D. �SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 THE B EACON How're you going to do it? "This is going to be._a bre~ze.''.; t> ,.. 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Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Cotporatoon. hDC W1ndoNs Express. hOC Windows Manager and hDC Windows Color are trademarks of hDC Computer Corporation. 80386SX IS a trademark of Intel Corporation. © IBM Co,p. 1989 �Tm: BEACON SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 Th e Programming Board does it again: Amy and Leslie: A Total Hit! by Camille Clark Beacon Feature Writer WILKES-BARRE It's a shame that so few people, and many of the same people at that, attend the Wilkes Programming Board events. Last Friday, the Board featured Amy Fradon, Leslie Ritter and Dan Uttcndorfer (billed as "Amy and Leslie"), an acoustic group from Woodstock; NY. Those not in attendance missed a fine show. Picture this: two long-tressed ladies, one blond, one brunete, wearing flowered sundresses, and their companion, a guitaF-slinging man who is trying to compete in the hai r department himself, despite a receding hai rline. They are standing in a dim pink glow on a stage, in a small room with Tudorstyle woodwork. Sound like '60s hippies performing in a '50s beatnik cafc'? Yes, but with two distinctly '80s twists. The ladies arc sporting high-top Rccboks (I guess being on your feet for two hours is more pleasant with the right footwear), and no smoke is drifting up from the presumably hea lth-consciou s audience's tables. This goes to prove that Fradon (the brunette) , Ritter (the blond), and Uttendorfcr (nicknamed "Dan the Band"), despite Fradon 's underarm hair and talk of Woodstock II after the show, are in tune with life in the '80s. One line from the performers' socially-conscious lyrics shows that they combine the spirit of protest of yesterday with the pragmatism of today. If any phrase can sum up Friday night's performance, it is "pleasant surprises." As the show wore on, the audience learned that there are many layers to this trio, both musically and personally. The show started out with Ritter on lead vocals of a song she wrote, "When the Green Returns to Catskill." The beautiful nature-inspired lyrics of this song, along with the second song, which cries of the stress of modem life. introduced us to the group 's philosophy oflifc as well as to Ritter's stirring, multi-octave voice. After the gentle opening songs, the crowd got a jolt from "Chain Reaction - Ba-da Bing, Ba-da Boom," a fast-moving song written by -Uttendorfer about the Chernobyl nuclear accident. After that, we learned to expect protest lyrics in the songs he had written - including "Africa," which describes that "dying land", as a "grave", and "The World Gets a Little Crazier", which expresses disillusionment with the destructive tendencies of the human race. Perhaps his acute awareness of the brutality of life is why he wrote "Mamma", a tender song which asks for reassurance from the one who always seemed strong in times of trouble. The show hit a turn ing point with "Prince of Whales", a song cowritten by Fradon and Ritter about a male dolphin they swim with on their frequent trips to Key Largo. They will take along anyone who is interested in this unique experience of swimming with the dolphins. Audience reaction to this haunting song was so appreciative that even the performers were somewhat taken aback. For the rest of the evening, it seemed that the songs D1 tc inte ho will : Members of the Amy and Leslie acoustic guitar group entertain students in the S.U.B. got better and better, and the applause louder. The musicians showed their not-so-serious side as they hammed it up to the raunchy Rickie Lee Jones tune "Easy Money", and Uttendorfer's Paul Simonesque: "Don't Slam the Door When You Leave." These went over well, though I personally enjoyed most the songs wriiten by Fradon and Ritter. My favorite song of the whole evening (and one Fradon, after the show, admitted to being "partial to" herself) was "Nadia", co-written by the ladies. This tale of a broken woman who went through a healing experience is written narrative-style in the gran- diose language of a medieval ballad, with effective mythological allusions. Ritter sang about "nymphs gathered around a woman in pain, with an arrow through her chest," while Fradon's piercing background vocals sounded like an ancient lament. The second half of the show, after a much-needed twenty-minute break, brought quite a treat. Fradon began to sing lead for the first time, and we heard her beautiful voice, which is more powerful and better than Ritter's, though not quite as versatile (Fradon stays mostly in soprano-range). Ritter even complimented her partner on stage for a stirring performance of a love song Fradon wrote. The concert concluded with title song to the group's LP, "Cf) tal Song," which they plugged few times during the evening even artists have to eat. "Cry Song" had a long introductory st to go with it, dealing with the tri New Age spirituality. Even though they explained meaning of this eerie song, I se they were still keeping so enigmatic secret to themselv That's all right, theirs is a secret is worth spending time trying discover. Airplane Rocks Saratoga by Tracy Youells Beacon Feature Writer Saratoga Springs is a park in upstate New York, which boasts towering evergreens, natural hot springs, and an acoustically sound amphitheater. On the evening of September 3rd, this haven of tranquility was invaded by Harley Davidson motorcycles, barefoot Deadheads, and sportscars occupied by successful, mature adults looking to recapture some of the emotions and values they left behind in their past. For that night, was the night, that the great Jefferson Airplane was to take the stage. The concert began on an energized note with perfect renditions of some of their earlier claims to fame, including "Somebody to Love","Lather", and "Wooden Ships". The entire performance was centered around the old songs that still echo the universal fears of war, isolation, and growing old. The original members of the band, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady, demonstrated the talent and-chemistry that made them such an enduring musical force. The highlight of this evening's performance had to be the thirty minutes that Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady occupied the stage. Known collectively as Hot Tuna, they moved the crowd with their unique style of the blues. Armed with only a bass, an acoustic guitar, and Jorma's distinctive voice, they did a remarkable job of mesmerizing the spectators with tunes like "Candyman", " Death don't have no Mercy", and a few of their other favorites. Their spontaneous solos and the way they complemented each other while playing their blues influenced music gave me the impression that they could read each others' minds. Their performance • was capped off by Grace Slickj ing them on stage. Following Hot Tuna's song, Marty Balin and Paul K ner rejoined the group to per! some of ther new material. " Wheel", was a song written for new album, by Marty Balin and dedicated to the plight of Cen America and one woman in p lar. Another, composed about See Airplane page 11 I do1 solve to �SEl!fEMBER 14, 1989 THE BEACON hat do you think of President ush's new drug proposal? Chris Sommer Junior Drugs are a major problem in today's society, and without intervention it wiil only worsen, however, I don't believe Bush will accomplish any more than his predecessor. I don't think we should be in Columbia or any part of S. America, but I do agree with his methods in the U.S. I agree with his comment "that to be a whole person, you have to help someone else". Stephanie Pagliarulo Junior Laurie Eater Senior I tink his policy stinks because rehabilitation, not punishment, is the answer. People have a sickness and they shouldn't be punished for it. I think there are a lot of viable solutions for prevention, but it will be left up to Congress and the people to battle out what they exactly want But I don't necessarily think the answer is imprisonment. rote. Cathy Tigue Junior I don 't think it's really going to solve anything. It's not an answer to this long term problem. Andy Funberg and Anthony Diaz Sophomore and Senior Andy: Who's Bush? Anthony: He shouldn't be taking so many. Marti Stray Sophomore If children don't have the education they're not going to know it's wrong. irace It T and bup mate t writ ~ Bal ~!:tn Dan Brunetti Sophomore Bill Chromey Senior ~ose It won't work. He's fighting a war with too many fronts and he's going to lose. ge Shawn Galbreath Junior It hasn't worked yet and I doubt it will. Nadine Turczak Junior I think there should be more education than punishment. �SEPTEMBER THE BEACON 14, 1989 The summer sizzled with sequels • series and superheroes by John Gordon Beacon Feature Editor I several songs to the fancy of the Joker. The plot to this comic book big screen flick basically covered the rise of the Batman and the origin of the Joker. Kim Bassingt:r was introduced as Vicki Yale, the man in black's love interest. Overall, Batman was perfectly translated from comic paper. to movie script paper without losing a step. Next, it will leap from movie theaters to video screens on November 15th. Reserve your copy of the summer's number one hit today! THE GRADE= 4.0 This summer's movie madness was a duplication of the hysteria hurricane that swept the nation during the 1984 summer campaign. Films such as Ghostbusters and I ndianalones and the Temple ofthe Doom were the driving forces in a multi-million dollar storm that hit that year. Now, in 1989, the w;ather has threatened and struck again. The sequels to Indy and Ghostbusters were big winners in the movie lottery. However, Batman blazed the bunch by earning over $238 million dollars. Herc's a look at the best of the rest that kindled this summer's fire of films: 1) Batman- Jack Nicholson's sadistic Joker grin in this film was due to the mass ive millions he earned as well as the vat of acid he plunged into. Michael Keaton also possessed a Joker-like smile, even though he portrayed Batman. His grin was a result of finally being put on the star map. There is no doubt that scripts will be approaching Keaton from all directions after the enormous success of Batman. The performances of these two superstars as superheroes were exhilarating. Nicholson danced and pranced across the screen with case and insanity. He will soon find him self being nominated for an Academy Award as best actor. Many people do ubted director Tim Burton's choice for who was to Film Journal Batman play Batman. However, Michael Keaton turned out to be the perfect - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2) When Harry Met Sallychoice. He looked conv incing in This was a film that I originally had the sui t of armour dawned by the no inimediate interest in seeing. Dark Knight. But word of mouth made my eyes He was twice as convincing of sight hungry. After I devoured playing the suave and sophisticated this dish of del ight, I had found my socialite Bruce Wayne. Burton second favorite movie of the sumwanted someone who looked like mer season. an every day normal typ<:; of guy as This is a story for anyone interoppo sed to a six-foot-four ested in the big "L"-word , love. It's bouldering hunk. a tale of two people that start out as · Tim Burton captured the true friends , then become lovers, then essence of Gotham C ity. The setfriends again, and then friends and tings were dark and dreary, and lovers. Got it!? shadows appeared in every corner Billy (Running Scared) Cryso f the screen. Nicholson signed on tal and Meg ( Innerspace ) Ryan Lo do the picture because he liked play the two destined to be together. the attitude Burton had going into the film . Both men wanted the Both could possibly receive Acmovie to possess that purple night ademy Award nominations. Crystal possesses a captivating comic book atmosphere. yet annoying charm. He whips out Danny ( Oingo Boingo ) jokes and wise cracks faster than Elfman orchestrated a brilliant people turn their heads to hear sountrack that will not be overabo ut E.F. Hutton. Ryan plays on looked when Academy Award time his wit with some catchy repartee of arrives. And Pri nce contributed actually on the side of the num one entry in the tourney. He isa friends with Kreese, the Cobra instructor from the first two fil Martin Kove returns as the gungGreen Beret who taunted Miy and Daniel through the first films. Get all the kicks you can fr Costi this last film, because Macchio•-- -6) ~ made it clear he will not do ano fil m film. This flick should be a sm se R evok on video after a poor showing 4) The Karate Kid Ill- Harrithe big screen. son Ford and Sean Connery have a THE GRADE= 3.5 magical relationship after one film. S) Field of DreamsRalph Macchio and Pat Morita the summer's blockbusters arri1 License 1 have .developed from a magical there was a-great film ahead of I as classi1 relationship into a classical relafield, and it was a dream, Field tionship over three films, and it Dreams that is. keeps getting better all the time. This motion picture will tumble t Director John ( Rocky ) yo u into a wonderful atmosph ·on loaded A vildsen has helmed all three of the One where dreams come true series. He has admitted to being fantasies are touched. The movi ays a sin hooked on the Daniel and Miyagi so full of life you smell the sw gglesacla relationship, and he doesn 't want summer night's air. anyone else to touch the charm. In Field of Dreams, Ke That charm sparkles like children's Costner plays a man who beco Crest toothpaste whenever obsessed with constructing a A vildsen squeezes the tube. His ball field in his own backyard. camera shots of the two in various occurs after , he hears voi training sequences blend beautiwhispering to him, "go the fully with the soaring music score tance," and " if you build it he s, the title c by Bill Conti. come." License toi This time around Daniel wants People around him begin Timothy I to enter the All-Valley Tournament question his actions. I-lowever, y 007 wi again. However, Miyagi wi:I not pursues his dream and shares it~ sign the contract as his trainer, special people, including his wi stating that Daniel does not have a . Arny Madigan) and "Shoeless" good reason for fighting. So the Jackson ( James Earl Jones ), 7) l&1l1n.L youth turns his back on his mentor well as a number of baseball g ·c Johnson : and teams up with a new sensei. players from the "Black Sox" is pie," Th This sensei is a corrupt teacher, dal of 1919 ( In which severalp back wi th a and leads Daniel to train in an ers were accused of throwing ded right c improper method. The mentor is World Series). l Weapon. W, her own. One such incident occurs in a restauraunt where she shakes her hair and moans in pleasure faking an orgas .. well, you can guess what she fakes. Rob ( Stand By Me) directed this heart-warming fli ck with a personal tone. Events between his former wife and he persuaded him to create this romantic gem. Hi s former wife is Penny ( La verne and Shirley) Marshall. The best part about this movie is the sweet blend that occurs throughout the film between Crystal and Ryan. it is a mixture that manyfilmgoers will be sure to identify with. THE GRADE= 4.0 3) Indiana Tones and the Last Crusade- If Harrison Ford was a baseball player, he would have hit only two triples and would be able to retire. However, those triples would have scored record breaking runs in the names of the Star Wars saga and now the completion of the Indiana Jones trilogy. The last Crusade cracks as smart as Indy's whip did in Raiders of the lost Ark. The magic is back! The mystery that was so intriguing in the first film is present agai n in Crusade. Instead of the lost Ark of the Covenant being the object of desire, this Lime around it is the Holy Grail creating a race for glory. Sean ( James Bond ) Connery joins Ford in the quest for the cup of Christ. He plays Indiana's Father, Dr. Henry Jones. The two form a dead-pan humorous combinat~on. Comedy has not been neither of the men 's forte in past fi lms, but when they came together for Crusade a magical relationship fo rmed . Nazis: archaeolog ists, cliffhangi ng stunts, and a fa bulous female once again make Indiana Jones worth digging. Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Harrison Ford will long be remembered as priceless relics when people think of the Indiana Jones series in the distant future. THE GR ADE= 3.75 p on II f that was film . 1 Mel Gil ann y G erdevelo is streng rfecll y t not. on and into Leth ang les an electrify the ·ng bolts ti catap ul t. HE GRADE The Abyssg film gets as the a byss ocean deptt Harrison Ford and Sean Connery Filmlru.m ol �SEPTEMBER Id of Dreams is sure to base with many viewer's For those people who worry eball movie, fear not, see and you won't strike out! EGRADE= 3.5 Ljcense to Kill- This latest was originally titled litvoked. But soon after the process and a title change, y Dalton stepped back into ndary role of Bond, James atic,and sophisticated tone well with his brash, rough ble exploits in this new loaded Bond flick. NewRobert ( Die Hard ) Davi a sinister drug lord, and aclassic new enemy onto n in the long line of evil n he comes into con0ict the contest gets personal. warned to stay away from by the British government license to kill is revoked ( title conflict). nse 10 Kill is sure to thrill. Lethal Weaoon II- As hnson says in the T.V. ad pie," The magic is back.!" with a BANG! And it is n If follows the action lhat was such a success in tilm. The characters of ( Mel Gibson ) Riggs and Danny Glover) Murtaugh developed, and the relai trengthened as humor cctl y Lo form a never- They must take place in the rescue of an American submarine that sinks in the abyss near by. Ed ( Right Stuff ) Harris and Mary Elizabeth ( Color of Money) Mastrian tonio star as two estranged lovers who find themselves together deep under water and deep! y in love again. Some of the films strongest scenes occur between these two highly credible actors. One resurrection scene stands out between the two. Besides the rescue mission, alien encounters stand between the sub and the underwater platform's crew. Director James ( Aliens ) Cameron did a spectacular job capturing the setting of the ocean depths. Most of the film was shot in an abandoned water tank. The Abyss was an above average flick that blew at least half of the summer films out of the water. So go deep into the abyss of your local movie theater. But don't worry, the only thing you will have to tread is popcorn and soda. THE GRADE= 3.0 9) Dead Pqets Society- Robin Williams starred as an enthusiastic English teacher who influenced the lives of a group of young boys in a Vermont Preparatory school. Even though he was only present for about thirty minutes of the film, Williams gave a brilliant performance that will not be overlooked when it comes Academy Award time. He installed the idea into the boys that they should "seize the day!" This film should be seized and taken to heart. It touches the fact that everyone should make the most out of life. Director Peter ( Witness ) Weir made the most out 14, 1989 of a great script and a brilliant young cast. The Dead Poets Society was a poetry reading group that John ( Williams ) Keating belonged to years earlier. The boys at the school decide that it is time to ressurect the society and become social in verse and rhyme once again. There is a multitude of sadness displayed in this film , but there are also numerous uplifting scenes as well. So you could say the Dead part of the movie is depressing, but the Poets Society is joyful. THE GRADE= 3.0 10) STAR TREK V- Space ... The final frontier ... Star Trek V ... the final voyage of the enterprise? Will this be the last time the aging crew dares to boldly go where no . one has gone before? Star Trek V: The Final Frontier will appeal only to die-hard trekkies, and even they will find this one to be the least enjoyable of the space series. In this chapter Spock's brother takes over the enterprise, and leads it on a perilous journey to the center of the universe. It is there where he hopes to witness "the meaning of life." ~ I ' ... . \ ,': - - - William Shatner FilmJoum.i William Shatner directs for the first time and perhaps the final time. Look for Star·Trek VI: The New Direcior. THE GRADE= 2.5 The Bottom Line: 2.5 SAY ANYTHING 2.5 Ghostbusters II 2.25 UNCLE BUCK 2.25 SHAG 2.0 Parenthood Eddie and the Cruisers II 1.75 FRIDAY the 13th-8 .25 !. on and more action is into Lethal Weapon II. angles and deatl1 defying trify the screen as well as bolts that Gibson and pull. GRADE=3.0 - This fantastic fihn gets as deep in the lhe abyss or the pit does oceandepths. story centers around an r experimental crew. Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita Film Joumal THE BEACON Crazy .world by Karen Theresa Jordan Beacon Feature Writer For me, a day's events are divided into two categories. The first, which I call 'thought' contains all that I think, imagine, dream, and so forth. Anything else is classified as 'action.' You may say "Ah ... this sounds suspiciously like reality and imagination." In responce I am forced to say, "Pishaw!" because I have never heard a satisfactory definition for the word 'reality.' Even to look it up in the dictionary is a chore because the whole definition rests on the 'common sense' understanding of truth. Common sense was something I could never depend on, so I prefer 'thought' and 'action' - - -they are so much more easily controlled. Usually this system works well with only one or two exceptions. You see, I have had, and will continue to have, days• when the gravitational force of the Earth doubles and I am left to Jay in bed with absolutely 00 motivation to move. It is on days such as these, that the distinction between my neat and tidy categories is blurred because I will either do things that I so vague! y remember that I classify tern as thought or I will dream things so vividly that I am convinced that they feel like action. The reason I am explaining all of this is that I have his vague memory from what seems to be about five or six years ago. Anyway, the story you are about to hear may or may not be true. And there are no names to be changed to protect the innocent. I am sitting in a court yard in Hartford, Connecticut, near the Hartford Museum. I am there on a field trip with twenty or so other kids from school and had broken away from the crowd to do some exploring on my own . From beyond a row of hedges I see an elderly woman, maybe seventy, clutching a old, dirty, black leather bag. The term '.'baglady" doesn't seem to apply to her though. She is very neat in dress and manners, very well kempt. She doesn't look like insane or senile, she just looks grandmotherly. The fact that she is very nearly bald gives her a air of masculinity which is offset by her huge pendulous breasts. I watch her walk pul'posefully over to a bench that sits underneath a relatively large monument to Christopher Columbus. She sits down and removes from her bag a spoon, a blue ceramic bowl, a box of Post Raisin Bran and a half-gallon carton of lowfat milk. I glance away often so as not to be blatently obvious about watching her but curiousity always guides my eyes right back to her. I watch her prepare a bowl of cereal, expecting to see her eat a mid-afternoon snack. Instead, she carefully balances the bowl in one hand and uses the other to scale the statue. The whole ordeal is beginning to get peculiar enough for me to want to get the hell out. Lunacy forces me to stay. She is now sitting on Mr. Columbus' lap spoonfceding him Raisin Bran and talking to him backwards. Not word backwards, but sentence backwards. Like in, stead of "Hi, how are you?" she says "You are how, Hi?" I can't even grasp what the conversation is about and I know that trying to talk to her would probably be too much for me to bear. I mean if I talked normally, would she understand me? Would I understand her? Would anybody understand either of us? I think that during this period of bewilderment, I left the old woman to her duties and rejoined my group, but I can't be sure. The memory just sort of fades off right there. I don't think I have clarified this story's origin, as I had originally intended, but I no longer care because I like this particular mental picture. And who is to say, even if I lllil!Ll see her, that this slightly eccentric woman doesn't exist? After all, this is a "crazy, crazy world, crazy, crazy time," right, Michael? Airplane Continued from page 8 political movement in Poland called "Solidarity" was a driving anthem that reminded everyone that the cause of freedom was worth fighting for. "Panda" was a song written about the near extinction of the bear from the animal's point of view. Although every song that they selected to play from their newest effort carried messages of continued concern for social and politita.J issues, one should not expect to hear a revival of the original Airplane attitude or musical style. In conclusion, I'd like to say that even though Grace Slick toned down her image and stage antics, the Jefferson Airplane concert was definite! y worth traveling for. Each original member of the group, and every other musician on stage, hypnotized the audience of mixed ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles, until we all forgot, we were living in 1989 and that even Jefferson Airplane had changed along with us. J;he man sitting on my left summed it all up when he said, "I saw these guys 21 years ago this week, never thought I'd see them again. They were much better this time." �THE BEACON SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 Before the Dawning of the Ag How would we charecterize the Sixties? Hope, anger, death , despair. But this could be any generation, couldn ' t it? Let's add violence, change, protests, and rage. How about the emergence of black role models and leaders? A massive Civil Rights movement? A cold , cold war between the world's superpowers? A swift and pointless arms race? A real threat, for the first time, of nuclear holocast? A television war abroad in which the players were teens, both confused and misinformed; and the coaches were diplomats talking through their rectums? A television war at home where the tolerence level of the black team disintegrated and the wick of their confined fury was lit? The assassination oft wo prominent political leaders? The assassination of two philosophically contrasting Civil Rights leaders? Add to that student rebellion, social reform, and a hippie movement. Wow, that's a lot for one decade.Butwhydidallofthiscome together in the Six ties? What are the antecedent conditions which produced, in11uenced, or caused these dramatic changes? Changes don't just happen. There has to be a cause, or perhaps multiple causes. Some _of these causes may not yet be fully known or understood. Some of it might be speculation. But if we are going to answer "why" and get to the honest-togoodness truth then we have to be analytical and objective. We have to be able to ask questions upon questions, and ~!so be willinl! to accept the aswers to those q ues Lions even if they are at conflict with our own personal beliefs and prejudices. For example, there is no empirical evidence to support that any race is superior to any other race. Humans are the same throughout the world, the same biological and chemical makeup, the same tissue, the same cells, the same genes. Only the political, social, and religious systems to which the human being is born into, without choice, is significantly different. So why then was it so damn difficult to grant civil rights to black people? Why all the hate and murder and suffering? (This seems to be a common question when talking about humans.) Well, there's this little thing called power, and those who have it, usually do not want to give it up. They create systems ofheirarchy to preserve the power structure. So if I, because of my white skin, am allowed to sit in the front of the bus (as if there is something sacred about the front of a bus) and societv defines sittin in "Grab Your Best Friend And Go See 'BEACH~' (i) A funny, human tale. 0 One of the most heartwarming movies since 'Terms of Endearment: CD *~~~" © (highest rating) the front as a position of ascendency over others, then I will, typically, exercise that right, and at the same time, get a mild sadistic pleasure. But why would somebody want to exercise that right? Why is a person prejudiced? Well, certain beliefs concerning racial superiority have been repeated throughout history. Some say that black people are a degenerate form of white people. Others, say that black people are a separate race altogether, an inferior race. Now these beliefs, which are created and repeated by the power hungry people of society, both politically and religiously, are taught to the next generation, and they teach it to the next generation, and so on. Now if you're a white boy growing up in this kind of environment where everyone hates Negros, your parents, your relatives, your priest, your school teachers-remember these people say "they love you", these are your authority · figures and your role models-then why the hell should you think twice about not hating a Negro. The One of the year's10 best. "Thecomedy is classic Mike Nichols. Melanie Griffith is pure pleasure." 1 "funnv, sassy. sexy, romanlic...an exhilaraling gifHvrapped holiday packageof happiness'" 1......,.'N' ,t f!-,1 10 (1~' -..+fl\\ ,lk 11 "Two Thumbs Up 1.'. wonderful rags-to-richesstory featuring agreat performance by Melanie Griffith." was running rampant; Ame· were still wrapped up in their tory in WWII, they didn't notice the Korean War coim go. The military system was cient and invulnerable. They reaping the harvests of pos prosperity, and pent up perpetuating the Ozzie and myth of martial life. (In 1960, were 31.7% of married worn the labor force.) And there are many other tors. There was a growing · class; college enrollment from 1.5 million in 1940 to 3.6 lege students to do with all the· time? How were they go· handle the draft? What lead believe in an Age of Aquari There are may exciting tion which we can ask, and w· and hopefully answer in this Next week we will look i Kennedy years, the Ke legacy, and try to find outjusl J.F.K. did or didn't do? What on behind the scenes and be the speeches? Who was behi assassination? Did the media an image of Kennedy that · wasn't there? CARNATION SALE BUY ONE FOR MOM ON PARENT'S DAY!!! - \15'.i l &. IIUl SEPTEMBER 23, 1989 $1- - SOLD AT THE CAFETERIA OR ROSS HALL LOS ANGELF.S DAJ.LY NE.WS. John H. Richardson (D SNEAX PREVIEWS. Jeffrey Lyon, © CBS ,TV, Los Angeles, Sieve Xmetko BARBARA HERSHEY BETTE MIDLER T HE Y MET ON A BEACH and objectives for our inv ment? Were we really that · ened about Communism? W that important to the dip! ego, or were the big buisn • concerned with the resources might find there? \ .... ..,,, (...,t,., Ui( , 11'. ~Ollt,, ll-\\l 'i (D ABC RADIO NflWORll Joanna Langfield @ Negro is inferior in every way. You see him working the sloppy, messy jobs. You see him publically lynched: He doesn ' t look like you; he's d-<1-<lifferent. Of course, we cannot exist · side-by-side as different: one has to be superior. The person, who acts this way, has then socially learned his behavior. His prejudice can be more easily corrected than the person whose prejudice is clinically induced, in which itis imperative for the person to feel superior to others. He is insecure and his self-esteem is the pits. This is sad. They are both sad, and true. This is just one example of how we can trace the history of an idea and try to find out what its origin is, what impact it had on society, how the people reacted to it, and, for our purposes, how it affected the Sixties. No doubt the events of the fifties affected the Sixties. America was in a Cold War with the Soviet Union; there was intense diplomatic competition to gain control, or at least maintain balance, in Europe and later in Asia. The Soviet were gaining on the U.S. in the arms race; they just tested their first A-bomb in 1949. Who would be the first to develop the Hydrogen bomb? The Soviets controlled Northeast Asia. Could the Americans maintain control of the South Pacific? America was already sending advisors to Vielman under Truman. Now what was so important about Vietnam? What were our motives _;o YEARS AGO BEACHES QNCE IN A LIFETIME )OU MAKE A FRIENDSHI P T HAT LASTS FOREVER. 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Linda Straface (hitter), Lynda Plushau (defense) and bclla (hitter) form the nucleus of experience along with junior Jennifer Catania (defense) and sophomore Kathy Monahan (hitter). -"Our strong point is our defense," Saracino said. "We have a lot of good players in that area. They are familiar with it. Sherry Macking plays a complete game. Mary Jo . Moses and Nguyen Huynh also help out." The problem of injury has surfaced for Straface, who has a pulled muscle in her hip. "That's bothering Linda right now," Saracino said. "It may slow her up for a while." One of the key freshman taking the court is hitter Sue Ketner, who was named most valuable player in the Luzerne County Invitational Tournament last weekend. "Susie is just unbelievable," Saracino said. "She does so many things well. She's really going to be a dangerous player when she improves her already tremendous skills." One factor in Saracino's favor is the presence of Lisa Kravitz, last year's superstar, as an assistant coach. "Her knowledge is incredible," Saracino said. "And, the girls respect her. They're calling her 'Coach' on the court. I think that means a lot." After a fiery 3-1 start, the Lady Colonels lost to Elizabethtown (6-15, 15-11, 2-1 5) and Albright (11-1 5, 7-15) on Tuesday. "Our inexperience could make it a tough go," Saracino said. "We'll get by, though." me odds and ends from the first NFL weekend 's alookatWeekOneofthe yTestaverde- In perhaps performance of his pro the third-year quarterback 22 of 27 passes for 205 d one touchdown - and wasingle interception 21 road win over Green Bay. by far his best game going Tampa Bay coach Ray PerkBell - In pads for only a after a lengthy holdout, he 128 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns to spark the elcs Rams to a 31-21 win ta. "That was as good a ce under the circumthat I've seen," Coach John ' Herschel Walker and the Dallas Chris Chandler. After his team's 30Joe Montana and Jerry Rice his biggest play was a 2-yard TD Montana completed 15 of 26 passes plunge on the game' s final play to offensive line - He rushed for only 24 home loss to the Super Bowl 10 yards on eight carries as the champion San Francisco 49ers, he for 233 yards, including six to Rice give the Bills a 27-24 win in Miami. Cowboys lost to New Orleans, 28-0. said , "We are as talented as they are. for 163 yards, in a 30-24 road win "I was hoping I'd make it because I over Indianapolis. "I haven't seen knew if I didn't, I'd never hear the Dallas rushed 10 times for a team- The difference is they did what they them all," 49ers offensive coordina- end of it for the rest of my career," he record low 20 yards. "Geez, that's had to to win the game." tor Mike Holmgren said, "but I can't said. pretty bad," he said. "That's awful." imagine anyone handling big-play David Grayson - Cleveland's BEST AND WORST situations better than Joe Montana. linebacker scored two touchdowns, Copyright 1989, USA TODAY/ And it doesn't hurt to have No. 80 one on a 28-yard fumble return and Least likely future NFL talent Apple College Information Network (Rice) to go to, either." Said Colts the other on a 14-yard interception, scout: Indianapolis quarterback ---..-.- - =---::?"-=.:-: running back Eric Dickerson: "As and recovered another fumble to set long as the 49ers have Joe Montana up a field goal in a 51-0 romp over d I'm sold throwing to Jerry Rice, they'll be on Pittsburgh. I ur coach. top. It's as simple as that." 1 I allowing Anthony Carter- Minnesota's THE GOATS unhappy wide receiver caught seven Jim McMahon - In his San d uri ng the passes for 123 yards and one touch- Diego , debut, he completed only ted by the down in a 38-7 romp over Houston. seven of 18 passes for 91 yards and week , but "I still think I should be compensated was sacked once before being t any time. asoneofthetopreceiversin theNFL, benched in a 40-14 loss to the Los \ he changed but I'll put that behind me," Carter Angeles Raiders. "I just didn't play ing pass to said. well; my fundamentals were ter- re ability to Jim Kelly - His passing rallied rib le," he said. "I had a chance to ~ham's thrill Buffalo from a late 24-13 deficit, but make some plays and I didn't." ~ ·. . · . BEACON.< SP&:iA;.D( SHEET ... -3.5 over San Diego -6.5 over Denver ·.·-:- .•.· . Tamp~ BJy+7 over 49ers 'Skins ~3 over Philadelphia Bengals -10 over Pittsburgh Buffalo -6 over Denver B AY leans -4.5 over Green Bay +lover Atlanta lphia +3 over 'Skins ta+ 1over Chicago Seattle -6.5 over Phoenix 49ers -7 over Tampa Bay Raiders +2 over Kansas City Houston -3.5 over San Diego ~as of week 1: Ott, 3-1; Clark, 2-1-1; Go..-don, 2-1-1; and Morrell, 1-2-1 id. "I feel - ~~f~f ~ ave more Prolog Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia's "Rocket." ime since 1973 lebration was undeiway. ~de a great pass and Jellen fired a bullet," said Wingert of the ~nd campus and the Division III soccer world. e will give us quick national recognition," said Wingert. defeated and ranked in our region. I think we really outplayed onets had been beating us to balls but today we were quicker to em. They might have been a little bit weary since they were a weekend tournament in Virginia, but we played really smart. ws what we can do if we can continue to work hard and don't We proved what we can accomplish when we concentrate over ause some problems." �THE BEACON SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 Malatesta hopes team takes offensive A new season always brings change. Teams usually lose a few key .players, while at the same time, add a few fresh faces in hopes of replaci ng lost talent. Good teams sometimes become bad and poor squads, once in a while, tum it around, a la the Baltimore Orioles. But the most common change in a team, especially a losing one, in leadership. If things go wrong, more often _then not, the co·ach takes the blame. This is the sorry truth. Just ask Billy Martin, Dallas Green, or anyone else crazy enough to manage the New York Yankees. Last year was tough for the Wilkes field hockey team. They scored only seven goals the entire season while alowing a whopping 40 enroute to a 2-12-2 season. There weren't many smiling faces after games last year. A change had to be made. And of course, that change was in the coaching ranks. Wilkes College, meet Addy Malatesta. Malatesta comes to Wilkes from State University of New York at Potsdam, where she coached field hockey for five years, taking her teams to the state playoffs in four of them. She is used to winning, and hopes that her Lady Colonels will get a few more chances to taste the spoils of victory this year. But the emphasis in this case is on few. Malatesta realizes that the changing of guard will have wrinkles to be ironed out. "Right now, we are probably looking at a rebuilding year," Malatesta said. "I was not hired for the job until August and I knew we would go through a lot of changes. The players would have to adjust to my coaching style and I would have to work with the talent that was already here to set up a base and evaluate everything. "Right now, all of our players are giving 100 percent effort and we need to maintain that level if we are going to have success. We practiced three times a day in the ---- _of these causes may not yet be fully know n or understood. Some of it might be speculation. But if we are going to answer "why" and get to the honest-togoodness truth then we have to be analytical and objective. We have preseason. But our success won't be measured with wins and losses. I'll measure our success by our attitude. If it is positive and we are working hard, we will have had a successful season." If wins are to come more readily this season, the Lady Colonels will need a great year from their trio of seniors. The young team will need leadership both on and off the field from forward Tara Haas, halfback Alisa Geller and goalie/ forward Susan Barr. "We are a young team and especially inexperienced at a few positions," Malatesta said. "Our seniors are doing a very good job so far." Malatesta will be relying heavily on Geller to be a mainstay on defense. She will be asked to direct and redirect the attack. Offensively, Haas will be asked to anchor the charge. She will need to be aggresive in the circle and be a constan't scoring threat. Both leaders believe this year will be better than last. "I think we are doing quite well so far this year," said Haas. "Coach has good input and she is very outgoing. We kind of needed a change, a new energetic person who relays that on to the players. Coach has done that and I think that has helped a lot of us." "We have a new coach this year, and I think that has want to give it up. 'c7~~ht. .us _a new attitude," Geller said. "Everyone has a systemsofheirarchytopreservethe 1Utude, and we have nowhere to go but up. So far, power structure. So ifl, because of , been running practice really well. She listens to my white skin, am allowed to sit in ave ·to say and at the same time has us in great the front of the bus (as if there is testa had her firs t major dilemma when she was something sacred about the front of her goaltending situation. a bus), and societv defines sittin m roblem? No true goaltender. But Barr, a senior, /IIy a forward, unselfishly volunteered to tend the fiey "Grab Your Best Friend And Go See 'BEACHES' CD A funny, human tale. 0 One of the most heartwarming movies since 'Terms of Endearment:@ ** **4" (highest rating) © (D ABC RADIO NE'IWORK. Joanna Langfield @ LOS ANGEUS DAILY NO\'S. John H. Ricbard,on (D SNEAK PRrVlEWS. Jeffrey Lyons © CBS-1V. Los Angeles. Sieve Kmetko sleeping until at T HE Y MET O N A BEAC H 30 Y EARS AG O 1l days and drain BEACHES l. QNCE IN A LIFETIME YOU MAKE A FRIENDSHIP THAT LASTS FOREVER. PG · 13.,uuns STIIOMGLT CAUTINU _ -::.r;- , ... ... , -... Y - U . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 9:30 PM, SLC 101 "Going into the game, I thought the final score be 1-0 either way," said Malatesta. "It was really pl to score three goals. Sue Barr had seven saves f sh utout." Fortunes were not as sparkling for the squad hosted Juniata on Tuesday for the home opener, dro 1-0 decision. "We were really off, " standing around." "We really weren't up for the game," said Petrol don't know what the problem was. We have to play more intensity or we will get killed." No matter what happens, 1989 won't be the death of last season. Jng to fulfill small expectation· BARBARA HERSHEY BETTE MIDLER · - · · ·· · .... . .. .. ,_ 1eeded a goalie and I really didn't mind having to -aid Barr. ''I'll play where ever I am needed and it ,tter if it is forward or goalie." '~ere without a goalie and Sue volunteered to play Malatesta. "In the preseason, she worked extra ing an hour after every practice to work at it. It credit to her. She has been doing a good job but x d her most at forward." Barr has been moved back to her natural position because of the recen t walk-on of junior Balestrini, who has in a short time drawn rave reviews her coach and teamates. "Lisa is a seasoned goalie and will be counted mind the net for us," Malatesta said. "We think she wi a great job for us this year." "Lisa has a great attitude. She seems like she's o kill," said Haas. "She goes for any ball that goes near and really sacrifices herself to stop the ball." Hoping to make Balestini's job a little bit easier w junior Dawn Smith and sophomore Susan Weisgerber. "Dawn will play outside half," said Malatesta. has the ability to control the ball, has a very quick slid a solid drive and is \Lery fundamentally sound. "Sue has a lot of speed and quickness. She is aggr and covers the field well. She will be the key to our de at her stopper position." Offensively, the Lady Colonels seem to have more enough weapons to score consistently. They s definitely top their dismal scoring output of last year. Helping Haas offensively will be juniors M Petrosky and Erin Kinney, and sophomores Catie H Lindsey Krivenko, and Michelle Leathery. "Martina has the ability to carry the ball downfiel center it," Malatesta said. "She will make the calls com er plays. We will look for Erin to help us off the "Catie is very fast and will be expected to carry th and lead the attack on the right side. Lindsey and Mi are very aggresive and are sound fundamentally." The Lady Colonels kicked of their season on Sa afternoon in Aurora, New York against \Yells Colle grand fashion. In a sweltering 90 degree heat, neither was able to break into the scoring column in the first But the Lady Colonels early season conditioning show the second half, as goals were scored by Michelle Lea Erin Kinney, and Alisa Geller. The trifecta of goals· 3-0 win was almost half of last year's entire scoring I season. r 8:00 A.M. The Valley College's 90 degrees. get ready." ~ Leading the way for the Colonels was emerging sophomore star Mike " Fontinell. Fontinell fini shed 44th in a pool of 178 runners, clocking in at 28:47. The next tw0 Colonel runners to place were junior Pat O'Connell and senior Jon with times of 28:53 and 29:07 respectively. "Our top three runners were pretty close together with their times, which is very McGuire said. "I was espec ially happy with O'Connell to emerge because we Fontinell and Kline could do the job from last year and he gives us a third solid now. " Rich Bonning also provided McGuire with a pleasant surprise, finishing fo 32:27. "Him finishing that high is really encouragi ng," said McGuire. ex hibition meet, The rest of Wilkes competitors were Scott Mann, Tom Devine, Jeff Gayeski, McKeown. "Everyone worked really hard annd I was very happy," McGuire said. we beat both K ing's and Deleware Valley , our two opponets for this upcoming week.' McGuire said. "It e course had a lot week and a half to The Colonels will travel to Deleware Valley this weekend to take on the host and King's. They wi ll be attemting to beat King's in the regular season for the firs! · ten yea rs. �SEPTEMBER 14, 1989 THE BEACON unningham sets a Super goal TLANTIC CITY - Randall Cunningham loped y off Soldier Field last January, his career-high 407 yards left behind, forgotten in the fog. field general of the Philadelphia Eagles had led his past the Chicago Bears' 25 yardline ten times, yet the dropped the NFC semifinal playoff, 20-12. Mistakes, and questionable officials' calls hurt Philadelphia, inside, Cunningham knew he and his team had Ill deliver. A winter of discontent loomed beyond the stadium., blistering sun o training C3.IJ:lp at West Chester "ty has a way of burning a bad memory from one's The watchful eye of Buddy Ryan demands new · ments. But on an evening at the Jersey shore a weeks before Sunday's 31-7 suffocation of Seattle, and some Eagles mates were on hiatus, their miles from the trials of practice. Yet Cunningham focused on the season ahead. Super Bowl is the only -goal we have," he said. last year, we know we can get there. Anything less ahuge disappointment" ingham realizes the importance of the Super ,Bowl, that unless he delivers an NFL title to the City of y Love his emergence as a marquee quarterback with of Fame potential won't matter much. Although indeed be the most riveting player in the league's , he will be remembered in terms of the nships the Eagles gain. Just ask Fran Tarkenton. better than Terry Bradshaw, but the latter has four Bowl wins on his resume' and is a legend. ingham speaks with assurance, nothing new for a compared his impact in the NFL last season to that Gretzky and Michael Jordan in their respective Opponents dread encountering Cunningham and his skills on the open field. To stop the Eagles, must cage him, keeping his magic tricks to a . He has been labeled cocky, but he prefers to be -Oriented. He can even be modest ith all the help I have, I can't just take all ~e credit success of the Eagles," Cunningham said. "We've y different weapons. They (opponents) don't just SIOP me. We've got a great offensive line now with · ·on of Mike Schad, and we've got skill people like yars, Keith Jackson, Cris Carter, Mike Quick, and Toney. And we've added Henry 'Gizmo' Williams. e to produce as much as me. I'm not a one-man times, it seems the opposite is true. Cunningham for 73 percent of the Eagles' offense last season, for 3,808 yards and 24 touchdowns and running for six. He softened the personal hurt of the Eagles' k>ss by being named MVP and sparking a 34-3 NFC JD the Pro Bowl. · gs weren't always so rosy, however. Despite with the death of both parents and becoming only the rback in NCAA history to pass for 2,500-plus three consecutive seasons at UNL V, Cunningham lasted until the 37th pick of the 1985 draft. Marion Campbell then threw him into the fire too early, as his first NFL start was littered with four interceptions. He was as green as his Eagles uniform. Buddy Ryan saved the ship from sinking. Before the 1987 season, he cut veteran Ron Jaworski loose and directed quarterbacks coach Doug Scovil to smooth Cunningham's elongated delivery, allowing his strong arm to acquire the touch which now delivers the ball to receivers on a consistent basis. Yet Cunningham's greatest attribute is his style, the artist's touch with which he plays the game. That is something he produced from within. Few players possess the physical skill and competitive drive to dictate the level of . play like he does. The legions at Veterans Stadium hang on his every balletic or darting move. Ryan's confidence buoyed Cunningham's career, and the beneficiary is grateful. "Buddy gave me the second chance and I had to take advantage of it," Cunningham said. "When he first came in, a lot of people didn't understand him because he was a gung-ho type of guy and he did things his way. But now, we've gotten to know him. He stuck his neck out for us during the strike. That was a while ago, but it's still fresh in our minds. We appreciate him. "He put his job on the line by naming me the number-one quarterback . He was sold on me and I'm sold on him. I think that's what you need out of your coach. You've got to have respect for him." Ryan had reciprocated that respect by allowing Cunningham to call his own offensive plays during the Eagles' 4-1 preseason, a chore much anticipated by the quarterback. The idea was put on hold last week, but Cunningham has complete freedom to audible at any time. His skill of anticipation surfaced on Sunday when he changed a prescribed run into a beautiful eight-yard timing pass to Cris Carter that gave the Eagles a 17-7 lead. The ability to determine an offense's direction adds to Cunningham's thrill of quarterbacking. "I welcome the challenge," Cunningham said. "I feel . I'm familiar with what (offensive coordinator) Ted Plumb wants to see being put into action. We came under atta~k for our running game last season, but we weren't really that bad. I think it will be better because I'm going to have more control to call different plays and to change them. I think that's going to make a difference." By all accounts, the Eagles outclassed the Bears in the now infamous "Fog Bowl." Do the missed opportunities still haunt the Birds? "It's a new year," Cunningham said. "We don't really think about it much anymore. We can't afford to. We'll just have to beat the Bears (the rematch is set for Monday, October 2 at Soldier Field) regardless of the weather conditions." Mike Quick, the All-Pro who is ~till the squad's most dangerous target, thinks a pedigree of Cunningham's caliber can take Philadelphia much farther than a grudge victory in Chicago. "His emergence has made life a little easier for me," Quick said. "Randall has the. ability to win several Super Bowls for the Eagles." Rookie-of-the-Year tight end Keith Jackson gives a discernible reason for Quick's confidence. "We're all so close and we know what the other guys will do on the field," he said. "That means a lot. Randall just makes it all go." "I just know that last year wasn't the time we were supposed to win it," Quick said. "Until I'm proven otherwise, I feel we can do it this season. The expectations are high, though. More so than in past years. The pressure's on." Cunningham shrugged his shoulders and smiled at Quick. "I've always been good in pressure situations," he said. "I thrive on them." That's clearly evident. Just watch Cunningham on the field. His electric talent makes it difficult not to notice. Prolog Randall Cunningham, Philadelphia's "Rocket." Ionels drop The U. for first time since 1973 teams showed a tremendous amount of stamina and determination. team would crack under the intense pressure, however, and the first ed in a deadlock. ' And the celebration was underway. "Dahm made a great pass and Jellen fired a bullet," said Wingert of the shot heard 'round campus and the Division III soccer world. the second half began, Wilkes seemed to control the tempo with an ing defense and good ball movement. The only problem was time iring and the game was still tied. ncame the beginning of the end of a 16 year jinx. "This game will give us quick national recognition," said Wingert. "They were undefeated and ranked in our region. I think we really outplayed them. Our opponets had been beating us to balls but today we were quicker to the ball then them. They might have been a little bit weary since they were just coming off a weekend tournament in Virginia, but we played really smart. phomore outside back Chris Dahm hit a deep ball to freshmen Paul · "Jellen who, when he caught up with it, found himself one-on- one defenseman. Jellen faked right, went left, and fired a strike into the left comer to give the Colonels the final winning margin of 2-1. "It just shows what we can do if we can continue to work hard and don't get a fat head. We proved what we can accomplish when we concentrate over a full game. "We can cause some problems." �The Locker Room Men's Soccer (cont'd) The Razor's Edge Cross Country Volleyball NFL Summary Beacon Spread Sheet Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Page 15 Page 15 Page 14 Page 14 Page 13 Page 13 Page 13 First time in 16 years Colonel boaters top Scranton, 2-1 olu by Wayne Henninger Beacon Sports Writer EDWARDSVILLE - The Colonels' soccer team knew that they were a slight underdog when they stepped on to Ralston Field on Tuesday. After all, the last time they had defeated rival Scranton University was in 1973. Entering the game, Scranton was ranked fifth in the Middle Atlantic Region and the Colonels (1-3) were losers of their first three games. One of those losses was a 5-0 decision Saturday at the hands of Messiah , also a ranked team. But the Colonels thought they had a shot to upset the Royals. Their confidence was evident from the beginning. They believed they could play with Scranton. And as time passed by, they knew they could beat them. Wilkes drew first blood as Brian Loy took a beautiful crossing pass from Phil Joyce and the Colonels were on the board, 1-0. "Phil Joyce made a really great play," said head coach Phil Wingert. "He took the ball deep to the endline and centered the ball across the goal mouth, dragging the goalie out of position. Brian made a good run for the goal, was in perfect position, and put the ball home for us. That play was just like we practice .it." Ju st when it seemed like Wilkes was on a roll and gathering momentum, lightening struck. On a corner kick, Doug Edwards Look a crossing pass from Mike Kane and Scranton tied the score at one. "Thal play was a mental breakdown," Wingert said. "In that si tuation, (a corner ki_ck), we play a zone defense. Our zone just didn't react. I think what happened was one of our _two defenders thought the other gur was going to pick up the ball and it wound up neither of them picked it up." See Colonels page 15 photo by Dorma Yedlock Sophomore tight end Darin Heilman grabs the Colonels' only touchdown in Saturday's 35-7 loss. Unsworth pleased with effort Mistakes hurt Colonels, 35-7 by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor EDWARDS VILLE - It's not too often that a team takes a 35-7 loss in a pos· l· ve tone. Forgive the Colonels (0-1) if they are feeling good about themselves after Saturday's beating at the hands of Cortland State, ranked fifth in Division III, at Ralston Field. Despite the score, the physical scale of defeat was much less when compared to last season's 37-0 loss at Cortland. It's not as if the Colonels weren't outplayed, however. The Red Dragons (1-0) produced 449 yards of total offense to Wilkes' 252 and held a 28-0 halftime lead. Yet Colonels coach Bill Unsworth was pleased with his squad's effort. "We played them tough," 'he said. "To be able to get 252 yards against the fifth-ranked team in the country is something I'm happy with. On a few of their scores, passes hung up in the air and our defensive backs mistimed their leaps. The halftime score really should have been 14-0. But it's not like we don't have some things to work on." The Red Dragons took a 7-0 lead on a 30-yard run by tailback Ken Williams, who took an option pitch from quarterback Dick Puccio with 8:25 left in the first quarter. Puccio (14-19, 209 yards, four touchdowns) caught fire in the second quarter, connecting with wide receiver Mark Houghton from 11 and 14 yards out, and with Greg Sirico~ a seven-yard score. The Colonels' offense was mired deep in its own territory throughout the first half. One sustained drive was stymied by an illegal motion penalty, but cohesion was lacking. Running back Dean Ambosie (63 yards on 20 attempts) shouldered most of the halfs offense, as the Colonels rushed 13 times and passed on just 12 occasions. Quarterback Joe Lucas (18-33, 155 yards, touchdown in his first career start) felt the off clicked, despite the lack of points on the score "We played them even in the second half," he "The field position and penalty hurt us, but we just feeling some things out." "We hit with them," Unsworth said. didn't substitute a lot in the second half because were looking for points to keep their ranking." All-America wide receiver Craig Stevens, a in last season's Cortland debacle, noticea appreciable difference in the Colonels' lev competitiveness. "Physically, we were right 1 he said. "Our defense stopped them at the goal few times. We were in poor field position becau punt return team wasn't blocking that well. I think we threw the ball enough in the first half." Unsworth agrees. "We didn't get the ball to enough in the first half," he said. "He was the look on a lot of our pallerns. At halftime, wed Lo find a way to fitffl him. He's a big weapon." Lucas hooked up with sophomore Light end Heilman on a 25-yard touchdown pass in the quarter for Wilkes' only score. Defensively, the Colonels were shredd Puccio. "We had individual breakdowns," Uns said. "It looke~ just like last season." Defensive tackle Rob Sebastianelli (an cruciate ligament), tight end Mike Harrison (sh and wingback Bill George (shoulder) were in Their status is questionable. The Colonels travel to Albright (0-1) on S (7:30 pm in Reading). The Lions dropped their to Western Maryland, 21-13. "They shouldn't be able to stay on the field us," said a confident Lucas. That remains to be seen. � 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 1989 September 14th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 September 14 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/476cf3a7c53a7c67d8732061556832d1.pdf 2eead0c5bffe9e0389e07e7baf1e9933 PDF Text Text -?-~-~-~-:-:·:·:·:·:·:::· ::::::::::;:;; :;::'.·";'.;:;:;·:;;;;tt;/ft(: '.: : : -: :· - : :Brogra~~i~~:; :~fd _ :·.-_:·._.·:·: : :;:·: -: :_ : : : ': ::::··:·::: : ;: :;:; -·· · 0 ::1~:: 11:: :1~ le:Dl~:: :11: ■IL,!il.11 1 1 J!: :1 11!1::1:1■: 1 1 ,::::::::::::::1: :::::::::::!l:1!iii::::::::!l1!B l g _::_:_e:_._:_:_:_:1::::9 :::::1::::!:!11lli1:1! :.:-:-:::::::::.:-:-:-:::-:-:-:-:-:-: : ., , 1~~5-....,,;,\ ( ·,at;,ftillfilJiP.?: J > ! ) WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA - .._,.,w, Number 1 ••. Serving Wilkes College since 1947 WILKES UNIVERSriY \..-_W_ll_K_E_S_-B_A_R_.R_E_._P_A_..., 18766 September 1, 19s9 ~f/lRHC change parking policy WILKES-BARRE--At most colleges, parking seems to issue. But at an inner-city school such as , parking problems seem to be more prevalent. To alleviate some of the problems, Commuter Council and -Residence Hall Council have printed an on-campus t parking brochure. The new brochure has information about applying for · g decals, what to do once you get a sticker (and what ., do), location of lots, and the regulations governing the Brochures were given out during the registration period Monday and Tuesday, and there are still some available. can be picked up at the Commuter Council office on · d floor of the SUB or the Information Desk in Stark ID important y. A questionaire that dealt with parking at Wagner lot, b is adjacent to the football field, was also distributed the registration process. The questionaire stated that be installed and a shuttle bus would up students on an hourly basis. Unofficial results were te lighting would highly favorable. Wagner lot has approximately 300 spaces. Several changes regarding parking have taken place: One commuter lot, Gore, was eliminated and is now a faculty/staff parking lot. However, commuters may park in the spaces surrounding the basketball court behind Pickering Hall and in the spaces above the loading area of Pickering. This change has added two spaces for commuters, bringing the total number of spaces to 89. While Commuter Council gained two spaces, IRHC lost four spaces. There are now 60 resident parking spaces. Students who park in the Chesapeake/Delaware lot were issued magnetic cards to operate the gate near Sturdevant Hall. The students must give a $50 deposit to receive the card, which will be refunded if the card is returned by December 21. The evaluation for parking stickers has also been changed. Applications are evaluated on a point system. Students are given points for hours on campus, involvement in activities, and special circumstances, such as off campus jobs, clinical duty, and internships. · "We knew there would be complaints, but this was a way to cut down on special treatment." says Zoka. "We only looked at the points and the social security numbers. We did not look at the names." Another change is the hours for parking. Quoting the parking brochure, "The South Franklin Street lots and Evans lot have controlled access from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. · Open hours in College Parking lots are from 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. weekdays and from 4:30 p.m. Friday to 7:30 a.m. Monday." Part time and evening students will be issued cards verifying their status. They must present the card to security between 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to receive access to park in the Stark parking lot. Commuter students attending night classes must park in the assigned lots. As always, no cars will be permitted to park in driveways, fire lanes, or loading zones, and violators will be immediately towed. The changes in parking policy were meant to alleviate problems and better serve the parking students of Wilkes College. "We are hoping that it will be better now," says Zoka. First f II commencement/convocation held at Marts Center last Thursday by Kathy Harris Beacon News Editor For the first time, the fall ceremonies of convocation and graduation were held in the Arnaud C. Marts Center. In previous years, the ceremonies were conducted in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Approximately 400 people attended the ceremonies. Greetings were given by Mr. RichardM.Ross,Jr.,Chairmanand ChiefEx~utiy_e,0.ft}s:eroftheFirst Eastern Bank, representi11 0 Board of Trustees, Marcie Kreinces, Student Government President, and Christine A. Dodds, a member of the graduating class. Keynote speaker for the ceremonies was Dr. Harry Ausprich, the President of Bloomsturg University. Here is a list of the graduates: Bachelor's of Arts: Christine A Dodds (Cum Laude); Sharon A. Biglin; Eric M. Chase; Michele A. Doyle; Kyle E. Goyne; Wendye,.. Harvey; Lisa M. Kalinoski; Karen E. Kaufer; Laura Kelley; Gina Longo; Gerard T. Lynott; Karen M.T. Marryshow; Michelle S. McCarroll; David E. Paveletz; Sarita Penugonda; Roseann M. Petrovich; Nadine Pohowsky; Walter J. Smith; Kimberly A. . ,- - - - Bachelor of Science: Ljnda M. Bailey; Jacelyn Beynon; Peggy M. Blum; Thomas R. Burkhart; Roberta A. Canaan; Paul A. Clapps; Paul A. Engelhardt; FrederickW.Etzel; PatrickJ.Galli; Ann M. Gifford, Richard J. Gould, Marc E. G raves, Ch arIes R . Haduck, Vikki M. Hoffman, Leanne M. Kay, Michael J. Kotch; Bernard Kusakavitch; Joseph M. Lawall; Lorraine Luscavage; Tracy A. McDonald; Matthew L. Miner; William A. Neff; Karl B. Paoloni; Stephen W. Paroby; Nicholas P. Pcterlin, Jr.; Michaelle D. Pozniak; Ernest P. Reich; Rodman L. Richards; Ahmad Salameh; Kathryn H. Sarik; Robert D. Sitzler; Gregory M. Turko; Chester Williams. Wilkes College- Pennsylvania College of Optometry Program: Michelle A. Krasucki (Cum Laude ); Carl J. Urbanski. Master of Business Administration: Kevin P. Brocious; See Graduates page 3 �Page2 September 7, 1989 THE BEACON Welcome new Wilkes staff members by Kathy Harris Beacon News Editor News Editor's note: Several new people have joined the Wilkes f amily. This week we profile a few of them. The profi le will continue next week. If yo u ' re a re sident of Northeastern Pennsylvania, you probably recognize Wilkes ' new assistant public relations director from his work as a television reporter. Mark Davis is now covering Diane O ' B rien wan ted a change. After eight years in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital's emergency room, she wanted to treat a different kind of patient. As Wilkes' new coordinator of health services, O 'Brien will get that opportunity. O ' Brien, a graduate.of Wilkes College, said she came to Wilkes because "it sounded likealot offun. The whole idea of being of young people and wellness teaching appealed to me." When asked what she expected fro m her new position, she says that she hopes to be a "central point to the students and the facul ty if they have medical questions. I would like to be the first one they come to if they have a health problem." Her office is located on the first floor of Evans Hall, and her extension is 4734. a new beat- Wilkes College. However, this is not Davis' first encounter with W ilkes. As Luzerne County bureau chief for WNEP-16, he covered many stories dealing wi th Wilkes. He left Channel 16 at the end of June to take the position of assistant public relations director here. He says he left -wNEP because "Wilkes offered a great opportunity." Davis' office is located on the third floor of Weckesser Hall, and his extension is 4772. What do you want to eat? Denny Drezek wants to know. The new director of dining services stresses student feedback, and says he will implement the changes that the students suggest (but lobster every night is not possible!). Mark Davis Job Opportunities In Pennsylvania State Government The Commonwea lth of Pennsylva nia is r ecru it ing Ca ndidates for th e follow ing en try-level pro fess iona l pos iti ons: Accountant/Auditor/Examiner Trainees - Requires a bachel or's degree in banking, finance, accounting, marketing, busin ess a dministrati on or related. For nme years, he has worked for Morrison 's Custom Management. His previous collegiate assignment _with Morrison' s was at Allegheny College. Drezek wants to hear your ideas. His office is located behind the cafeteria, and his extension is499 1. ·w HADDLE'S KENNEL R.D. #1, Box 380 Dallas, PA 18612 717-675-1621 Management Trainee - Bachelor's degree in information science, computer science, math or related. / Environmental Protection Trainee - Bach,elor' s degree in any biological, physical science, environmental science or related. Seniors within six months of ~raduation may apply The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and career opportuni t ies. A representative from the State Civil Service Commission wil be conduct ing general presentations regarding these employmen opportuni t ies at your college/university. To sign up for the presentation, please contact your Career Service/ Placement Office, or: State Civil Service Commission Benny Martinez Personal Analyst P.O. Box 569 Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569 (717) 787-1872 ........-... Denny Drezek -■--■-■-- Discover a career breakthrough as an Boarding & Grooming for Dogs & Cats Pickup & Delivery Available 50 Heated Indoor-Outdoor Runs Air Force nurse. Air Force technologists are making medical breakthroughs. You'll find that the Air Force can be a major milestone in your personal and ca reer developme&1t, too. You'll discover a tremendous environment for a nursing professional who wants unlimited growth opportunities. And you'll receive the respect you deserve. Regardless of your specialty, discover the Air Force oppor tunity. Call 1-800-423-USAF Pet Supplies Pet Foods �September 7, 1989 THE BEACON The sky's the limi~ with co-oped . If you seek to define your career goals before graduation, Carol Bosack is the person to find. Bosack, the coordinator of Cooperative Education, can arrange a view of what it wil e like to orlc in a particular field. These views come through the Cooptive Education Office in the of internships. An internship forms a working ership between the student, ployer, and fac ulty of the colge. Cooperative education pro. es a better and broader educa~ nal experience away from the tures of academia. Yct good academic standing is a prerequisite for qualification. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who have completed at least 30 credits while attending college fulltime are eligible. Interested students talk with Bosack about their career goals and interests. By weighing the pros and cons of available positions, the best options are discovered. The Co-op office, along with a faculty evaluator, monitors the internships. This action helps to assure the program's effectiveness and aids in ultimately determining a grade. Schedules, ajournal of weekly . experiences, an employer's evaluation, as well as a term project constitute the assignments. The 12 hunderbirds Visit Chris Augustine on Assistant News Editor WILKES-BARRE-For a sefew men in our country, the · 'ty to fly faster and better than one else is not a dream- it's a yoflife. These men are pilots of of the most sophisticated es in the world, F-16's, and y are the epitomy of the phrase r sharp." They are the Thunirds of the United StateifAir On Thursday, August 31 , , one pilot and one crew chief the world famous flying team an appearence at Wilkes ege to give a overview about job that most of us can only abouL Major Dana Atkins, pilot of erbird number 2, and Sert Lynda Mayfield, crew chief Major Atkins, arrived at ·the Leaming Center. Wilkes- -- '.. ..,. Barre Mayor Lee Namey was on hand to greet Atkins and the rest of the team with a proclamation from the city. The Proclamation stated that "Saturday, September 2, 1989 was to be considered T hunderbird Day in the city of Wilkes-Barre." Wilkes' President Christopher Brieseth was also on hand to greet the flyer and offered his own words of praise about the Thunderbirds. Entertainment in the air is not the only area in which the pilots excel. Together they form one of the most impressive recruiting teams in the U.S. Major Atkins brought up the fact that forty five percent of all men in the Air Force are there at least in part due to the Thunderbirds. The final duties of the afternoon for Atkins included swearing in three members of the Air Force ROTC and signing autographs. to 14 week programs offer an unlimited number of opportunities in and out of the Wyoming Valley area. Bosack says, "The sky ' s the limit!" Co-op education gives more to the student than hands-on experience. According to Bosack, This Week students gam "connecuons m their chosen field, clarified goals, confidence,andself-esteem." Interships also yield foresight- a necessary edge to the future. If you are interested in cooperative education, contact Carol Bosack, Extension 4645. at Wilkes Graduates Sept. 8-14 Continued from page 1 . , Richard Cintron; Michelle J. Connors; Donald W. Eckert; Kathleen C. Egert; Bruce C. Jones; Evan C. Jones; Susan S. Kovacs; Randall S. Miller; Suzanne K. Moser; Theresa W. Prykowski; Kathy M. Ragard; Patrick C. Reed; David E. Reiss; Harry Sa lavan tis; Randy J. Scheirer;GeorgeJ. Seiger;SeanN. Smith; SandraL. Stewart; Anthony F. Student; Renee M. Swider; JosephG. Szakal;EdwinU.Umstead. Master of Health Administration: Alan L. Bryski. Master of Science in Education-Educational Comput- ing: Mary L. Adams; Karen J. Kuryloski; Sharon M. Olsommer; Winifred Reap; Steven w. Traver. Master of Science in Education-Educational Devel- opmentandStrategies: Todd Allenman: LyndellJ.Auchenbach;Joyce G. Banks; Marie A. Ben; William R. Berardelli; Janet Elaine Boris; Cheryle A. S. Burke; Susan P. Castle; Judith A. Dinan; Carol A. Earl;JamesR. Endres;Kathleen W. Falatovich; Magdalyn B. Farley; La I J Fl . M E F ltz- 8 Fr1· day Evangeline E. Fox; Martin J. Friel; I Kristin S. Fry; Ann M. Haugh; I Michael R. Haugh; Steven D. Heff- I ner; Elizabeth A. Herb; Nicholas G. I Holgash Jr · Joanne P Hurst· Mary I Ann M ' J~ims· Joh~ H J~etus· I Elizabe~h D. 'Kane; Lorie A'. Kau fman ; Barbara P . King ; I Carolyn G. Kneas; M. Elizabeth 1 Knepp; Lynn M. Lavenburg; John I F Lenahan; IvyL.Lewis; WendaK. I Lockcuff; Helen L. Lombardo; I Jack D. Long; Theodora A. Lou- I pos; Lois A. Mann; Judith A. I Maxwell; Linda L. McClung; I Malanie B. McDonald; Carl E. I Modero; Richard Morano; Natalie I R. Mowery; Alfred E. Naulty, Jr.; Stephen C. Pfirman; Diane B. Phil- •• Programming Board Coffee HouseAmy & Leslie--8 p.m SUB I I 9 Saturd·ay Letterwomen's Parents· Day 1O Sunday lips; Lisa L. Pinter; Alfred E. I Quigley, Jr.; Thomas A. Remely; I Annette C. Shriver; K. Stephen 1· Siwiecki ; Brenda S. R. Spence; I Neil A. Temple; Will iam R. I Wagner; NancyL. Walker-Reigert; I Trud YL. Yeager. Master of Science in Electri- ,1 . 1 cal Engineering: San Gao; Ronald S. Kielb; Timothy J. Sichler. I Tuesdays AND Sept. 12 & Sept. 19 & Sept. 26 & Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 & Oct. 24 & Nov. 7 & Nov. 14 & D"C. S & "' EVENING SESSIONS Monday, September 18 Thursday, October 2 Ttiursdaysl I I I I I I I I I I 7 -9 p.m. I Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Dec. 7 7 _9 p.m. I 1 I I I I I I I I 1 I I I ·11 Monday I I I I I I I Workshops Announced : The Career Services Center has released the fall schedule of career development workshops for seniors. The weekly workshops, which are given in sets of two, deal with re'sume' preparation, interviewing skills, and job search techniques. Most sessions are held in the Career Center Library beginning at 11 :00 a. m. Seniors are encouraged to attend these informative sessions. Interested students can regis£ h k h h M R th ter or t e wor s ops at t e ax o Center on the comer of South and Franklin Streets (across from the library). I• I I I ~"~:~'.:'--~"""~' : I 12 Tuesday CC rreeting-11:45 a.m. Biological Society meeting-11 :00 a.m. Career Center Workshop-11 :00 a .m. SHA.crreeting-12noon I I I I II Note':'d~~:~rkshq,-Kirby 20 2 I Nominat ions fo r SG replacement representatives End of 80% withdraw! refund period Acade mic Standards Facu lty Commi ttee rreeting I I Fashion Show-CPA, I s:oo p.m. 1· I I rea t Bodies!!! :13 Wednesday: Begin With Great Aerobic Work Outs 1 1 I I • $19.50 · Group Classes One-on-One - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I I .I I Fitness Training! !! 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I I I I I • .. ... : o:;·• • • • ·•-J· �THE BEACON Page4 September 7, 1989 ... pot filled the air Woodstock: Peace and music, mud and a cid "The important thing you',ve proven to the world is that a half-million young people can get together and have three days of fun and music, and have nothing but fun and music. And ... God bless you for it." Dairy farmer Max Yaggur from the stage at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, August 17, 1969. of 3,500 about 50 miles from the real town of Woodstock where the festival was to be held, to the field where Woodstock was held 20 years ago. Ed Gashi, Jeff "Creamy" Jacobs, Brian "Hughesy" Hughes, Pete "Porky" Morgantini, Keith ''The Duke" lrace and I made the 72mile, 1 1/2 hour trip on Wednesday, August 16. Woodstock: rock concert, counterculture convention, orgy, drug trip, traffic jam, mud bath. Woodstock - where Jimi Hendrix played "The Star-Spangled Banner" at dawn, where The Who's Pete Townshend slugged activist Abbie Hoffman with his guitar, where Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and the Fish) shouted, "Gimme a F ... ," and got it. Today, the festival's only physical remains are some concrete state footings, hidden in a sumac patch. And at the comer of Hurd and West Shore Roads, on a rise about 100 yards from the stage site, is a sixfoot plaque set in concrete and surronded by flowers. Last month, five friends and I traveled to Bethel, NY, a small town · OPINION by Tom Obrzut ----- When we reached our destination, it looked like a huge refugee camp, fires and people everywhere. We arrived at 9 p.m. Within an hour, the moon started to dim, and the smell of pot filled the field. While we were wal.king through the field we came across a joint smoking hippie, so we stopped to tal.k to him. We found out he lives in California and hitchhiked all the way across America just to be at the reunion. It took him three weeks. One thing I think we'll all remember from that August night was the how everyone was so friendly. The happening will be one we'll never forget The smell of the fires, the pot and the thought that 20 years ago on that very field more than 400,000 young people stood up and asserted themselves, defining a generation whose ideals seem lost in 1989. ,---------------: The Beacon I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 VOL. XLII No. 1 September 7, 1989 I I Rated as First Class ,uwspaper by th, Associated CoU,giau Press .---- .\/ e mber of the dSSOC1aTeo couec1aTe PRess F II EDITORIAL STAFF IEditor-in-Chief.. .............................................................. Lee Scott Morrell INews Editor.......................................................................Kathy L. Harris IAssistant News Editor........................................................Chris Augustine ICo-Feature Editor.............................................................. John T. Gordon ICo-FeatureE~tor................................................................Michel.e Broton ICo-Sports Ed~tor.......................................................................... J1m Clark Co-Sports Editor..............................................................................Ray OH IPhotography Editor.............................................................. . Donna Yedlock ICopy Editor........................................................................Frank Ketschek I ADVERTISING/BUSINESS STAFF IAdvertising Manager.........................................................Kathy L. Harris IAssistant Advertising Manager.................................................Scott Zolner ISales Staff............................................................................... :Matt Hanlon I· ........................................................................Marianne Revil IAccounting.........................................................................Darren Jackso IBusiness and Distribution Manager.........................................Tom Obnu : Adviser............................................................ ~..................Mr. Tom Bigl IContributing Writers: I Heidi Hojnowski : The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring semest Iexcept d uring scheduled breaks, finals wee.ks and vacation periods. All vie Iexpressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and don necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wil.kes College. Le I to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 wo ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on terms of space. Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasons. I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, P IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Stu t:_enter. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2%2._ _ _ _ _ �Page5 THE BEACON September 7, 1989 Land ofthe free; home ofthe dead The Orange Hornet, though a bit sluggish, was back on it's feet My viniage Volkswagen had taken a beating in the accident that caused Thad, my houseboy and comdom discarder, a terrible case of castration anxiety. My faithfy} ferret feeder was by my side now, delicately patting Fido's balding head. We were headed for the summer vacation spot common to all college students. Maryland and the companionship of my relatives were minutes away. I flattened a few garbage cans and perhaps the family pet as I pulled into the shallow driveway of a two SIOly colonial fiberglass house. We were met at the door with a friendly welcome of a skeptical eye and a knifeat the throat. Once I assured the bcfty ten year old that I was indeed · relative, and that my personal servant and com shucker was neither nor communist, we were allowed ce. His father surely wouldn't be. ve that I was a long lost relative down south. He was surely enough to know that there are e people in this world who Id pick a name out of a phone and go to visit them. I was one those types of people. So, as I khis firm hand, I said, "Damn. I ven't seen you since Nam, bud." He was sporting a pair of tight, ed jeans which produced an lifting effect, raising his bulging belly to the point where it looked he had a large, sagging pair of ts not unlike those of my late, ly overweight grandmother. plaid, imitation pearl buttoned · complete with cigar box rolled in one sleeve, produced the image afarmer turned homosexual hair- In the midst of venison and vittles, our gun control conversation got a bit out of hand. They seemed to feel that each and every citizen should have the undeniable right to riddle the random gopher with as many accelerating lead projectiles as said citizen deems necessary. A famed superglue commercials by · semi-automatic weapon would solve affixing his hardhat to any animal, all family extermination problems. vegetable, or mineral in sight. At this What with putting in twelve very moment, a fifty dollar lady of hours a day in the asbestos factory, the night in a major metropolis has the sportsman must learn to kill as one attached uncomfortably to her much as possible in as short a period inside thigh. Needless to say, business_has picked up greatly, and many of time. He can relax, lean back on members of the world's oldest pro- his -courderoy lawn chair, chug a fession are installing these stainless fraction of a five dollar case of Boplastic headrests. They are tax hemian Ale, push his soiled farmdeductable and keep the customer machinery cap above his sweaty brow, remove a stray particle of happy at the same time. The wife sat on the opposite side manly chew from his lip, and without of a crude picnic table in the dining aiming take down any and all roamroom with her husband. In her one ing forest creatures with the instantapiece tent-like outfit she was a walk- neous spray of some fifty spirialing ing rummage sale. She was said to bullets. And with the threat of sexually view undergarments as a luxury, and award them to friends and family as repressed rapists, psychotic muggifts on special occasions. If any- gers, televangelists, and suspicious thing, I would at least get a pair of looking non-anglo-saxons, the feboxer shorts out of the whole male of the species can not survive with the traditional six-shooter. adventure. Strap a semi-automatic on her side. Meanwhile, Thad was playing with the small boy. Thad had mail Send her off on a Friday night. ordered a switchblade comb last Would-be romantics would get the week, only to recieve a real one, and idea that when a woman says no, she was showing the boy the point on his means no. I suppose it is a matter of head where he accidentally scalped freedom. Are we free to buy a semihimself. The boy had his own wounds, for his father had sent him automatic weapon or not? I really up on the roof during a thunderstorm don't think man is reasonable or rato spraypaint the family home's tional enough to handle certain freedoms. This is one of them. lightning rod. **************** Letters to the Editor are encouraged from all. Please keep them under 500 words. Letter writers may remain All in all, he was the type of anonymous, however, all letters must who would try to recreate the be signed to assure validity. Look for information on the Beacon Soap Box on't wait until }OU ish college to start a management training program. If }OU have at least two ~ remaining, consider Air Force ROTC 'Ne can give }OU a head start on a fast-paced career. MAJ WILLIAM NEWTO N 717-829-0194 --- - - - ----........ --__ -·-----........--9!!·=-...I:--> ..........,..._...., -.. leadenhipElll.'dlenceStartsHere Flag burning: Betsy Ross or Gregory JO_hnson The Supreme Court of the United State-s made what can be looked at as one of the most controversial decisions in its history this past summer. · . The landmark decision made about the constitutionality of flag burning still brings about heated debates from both sides of the issue. It invokes the age-old questions of patriotism versus freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First Ammendment of the Constitution. The decision, unless turned over by Constitutional ammendment or new law, stands to give the American people the right to bum the American flag as symbolic speech. It does not, however, allow people to walk around and burn a flag for lack of .anything better to do. · For that reason, among others, this is a good decision and should not be overturned by a bunch of politicians who would rather be wrapped in the flag then stand for what it represents. To understand the political rhetoric that is being spewed out about this case, it must be examined from a logical standpoint. We must decide whether our forefathers fought for the material that Betsy Ross designed or for what she had in her mind when she decided on 13 stars to represent the states and white and red stripes to symbolize purity and the blood spilled in the Revolutionary War. The freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution should not be taken lightly. They are the basis ·o f the greatness that other countries aspire to attain. When Chinese students massed on Tiannamen Square they were hoping to attain the freedoms that we, as a country, already have. . When their government decided that the students were taking therr own steps towards democratization, they decided to nip this atrocity in the bud. Their style of stopping the uprising was to open fire on the students. Imagine if the American government reacted the same way to flag-burners. The Chinese students were, in a similar way, protesting their government's actions. · · What is more important, a piece of cloth that is mass produced everyday in plants all over the nation or the ideals that it represents? --LSM coming next week. This will be your chance to STARf EXECUTIVE TRAINING NOW Editorial air your point of view on topics concerning YOU! Koral's Fashion Plus presents A Fashion Qd.yssey Tuesday,,September 12, 1989 Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 8p.m. HosJed by KRZ's Jumpin' Jeff Walker Tickets available at: Koral's Fashion Plus Stroud's Odyssey Fitness Center BENEFITS WILKES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND For those of you who were unaware.Barre Hall was "officially" declared livable on August 25 when the school hosted a number of "neighbors" to see the results of the final refurbishing. Do you know how many "neighbors" were invited? Ninety, according to Jane Lampe-Groh, Dean of Student Affairs. Do you know how many of those invitations were mailed to students? Zero, zilch, nada, none, goose egg ... , you get the point. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Yeah, it does sound like the Arnaud C.Marts Center dedication all over again. I guess no one's learned. Oh yeah, welcome back to Wilkes. If you have any questions about the Beacon that you would like answered or if you have a letter to the Editor (Beacon Mailbox) or if you are interested in joining our staff as a writer, photographer, a member of the advertising team, be sure to see us in our offices located on the third floor of the Conyngham Student Center or give us a call at (7 17) 824-4651, extension ----------------------" • •.. ~.~.=.=.=,=.= =.==.=.·=.=.=.,=.=.=,=.~.- '•296:Z.:.•.•.• •-•• ,•.-.-,, .·.·~,_.- .,,_v,_-,: - ·:•';" :Y-;.r':Yr .~• -,..,... •-•' �Page 6 September 7, 1989 THE BEACON Lee Morrell Editor-in-Chief Senior r Kathy Harris News Editor/ Advertising Manager Senior Donna Yedlock Photography Editor .. Senior Jim Clark Sports Editor Sophomore --, Ray Ott Sports Editor Junior Missing from photo Chris Augustine Assistant News Editor Junior Pa �September 7, 1989 THE BEACON John Gordon Features Editor Junior ::::.:.:::::::::::::: ........ :::: ..... Michele Broton Features Editor Senior Scott Zolner Assistant Advertising Manager Senior PRESS CON L STliFF PHOTOS BY: DONNA YEDLOCK and KATHY HARRIS Tom Obrzut Business/Distribution Manager Senior J:HTERINo EST. ~1962 TWILIGHT ZONE Frank Ketschek Copy Editor Senior �September 7, 1989 THE BEACON ] Batman blaze_d the summe by John Gordon Beacon Feature Editor BAT-DATE: January, 1989 This is a date that will live in the darkest corners of my soul till the day I die. It was an ominous Dark Knight when I became enthralled in the adventures of possibly the greatest superhero of all time, Batman. 1989 marked the Fiftieth Anniversary of the caped crusader. It also marked the premiere of the first serious look at the man in black on the wide screen. Since I am a movie fanatic , I became interested in knowing everything there was to know about the Dark Knight. A friend of mine, swooped down on me like a great bird of prey, and overwhelmed me with some fascinating insight into the mind of the Dark Knight, Batman. Everything about this summer's phenom captured my innermost interests. I went on a Bat-shopping spree. From January to the present I have endulged myself in Bat-items, spending between three to four hundred dollars. There were Batman comic books, posters, t-shirts, trading cards, and a variety of other bat-memorabilia. However, if you think the amount I spent was a large sum, think again! In ~he comic shop where I normally purchased my Bat-stuff, the owner informed me that some customers were spending in excess of$ 1000. If you' re wondering what to be for Halloween, wonder no more! Check out the local comic shops for the official Batman costume. It is currently selling for $260 on the average, and it includes the mask, the gloves, the body armour, and the cape. Batman was a box office blast this past summer. It has currently grossed over 220 million dollars and is still climbing, setting numerous records along the way. Tim Burton, who was the director, i~ already gearing up to do the sequel. There has been a lot of speculation on the plot of this guaranteed follow-up. Names such as Danny Devito and Robert DeNiro have -l ~ been rumored as possibilities to portray the Penguin. Cher and shadows of the big screen. Madonna have been mentioned to I have become batty over B play the Catwoman. And Robin man! I am now waiting for him Williams was even suggested in the return to that same Bat-thea role of the Riddler. But do not hold your breath on . same Bat-time! Until then, I have to be satisfied with those sa these predictions! Unless you Bat-comic books! firmly believe the National The Bat-realm of comic b Enquirer, the source of this wonis a field that only true Bat-f derful wisdom. Look for Billy Dee Williams to should plunge into. It will be the next foe to tangle with the mega Bat-bucks to support Dark Knight as the arch villain addiction once you beco hooked. If it's possible you sho Two-Face. Jack Nicholson, who report- try to stick with purchasing only edly has made in the area of 60 new issues. Older Batman million on Batman, has supposedly Detective Comic ( the second signed a contract to do the third Bat- man title ) issues will run yo film. Once again he will portray the pretty penny. However, this past year psychotic villain, the Joker. Holy introduction, Batman! produced possibly the best line Robin will probably be introduced Batman stories in recent mem in the next film. Many Bat-fans Some of the titles include were dissapointed i1. the absence of Killing Joke,ADeathln the Fa the boy wonder from the current and The Cult. If you become flick. gulfed in the Bat-stream these· Those same fans probably will be hard to surpass. expected Adam West and Burt Batman will be a POW!! Ward to pop up as well. Fortunately ZOWIE! ! for at least the nexl they did not, and the true, dark years. It has already been call image of Batman appeared in the movie of the decade in the 80' Stage stuff- and all by Michele Broton Beacon Feature Editor Here it is, again, a new semester, with new people to meet, new names to remember, and new insurmountable tasks for the students to face. The Wilkes College Theatre is new and improved also, with both a new director and a new fly system. The new director is Mr. Walter Kelly, who is taking over for Dr. Martha S_. LoMonaco, who moved on to bigger and better things in Connecticut. While more will be heard about Kelly in future issues of the Beacon, it should be noted that he will be directing a show here at Wilkes in the very near future, and everyone is encouraged to audition. For those of you who view theatre as "Friday night at the Wyoming Valley Mall cinema," the fly system consists of the series of ropes and pulleys that allow the backstage crew to raise and lower th·e curtains, various parts of the set, and at times even people. The old system, while functional, was somewhat worn, and _ ... (h(lt., could be considered danger'"" - • 'I ...... ,. _.. ..... .. .. - ,,,. ~ - .. ous. There are some of us who were very personally aware of this danger, after being cast in the final show of the 1988-89 semester, The Great Theatre of the World. Christine Brunnock, 'Chris Collins, Rebecca Haywood, and myself were members of the heavenly host, who floated, via the fly system, to heights ranging from six feet to somewhere around fifteen feet. Despite constant assurances by Karl Ruling, Chris Brush, Jason Delcampe, and Mark Maxwell, certain members of the heavenly host (namely me), refused to trust the very thin wires that were used to support us. Fortunately, we managed to survive the ordeal, suffering only a few fits of temper and hysteria. The new fly system is significantly safer and will work with fewer problems and panics. Speaking of productions, the first Wilkes/Kings production of the year will be Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, directed by Mr. Godwin, and will take place at Kings College in mid-October. At the shows status. Be sure to look for it! So that's what' s new in the Wilkes College Theatre. We hope to see all of you at the shows, and would certainly appreciate any and all assistance backstage, onstage, and ushering. Anyone interested in helping with the shows can call either Karl Ruling or Walter Kelly at 824-4651, ext. 4543. Another way to keep on top of what is going on in the theatre is to join the Cue-n-Curtain. Just stop by their booth at club day. Until then we'll be seeing you opening night. present, there is no definatecastlist, ~ - - • • - - - - - - - - - but we wi!l.k~ep y¥o!l i11.f9r_m.ep ~ t9 AIR FORCE ENGINEERS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY NOW. Why wait? Air Force engineers have responsibility now. Young officers manage projects from wind tunnel testing to propulsion research. Why wait for challenge? Put your aerospace, aeronautical or astronautical engineering degree to work right away. Call 1-800-423-USAF As �THE BEACON September 7, 1989 rogramming Board opens new season John Bizarre and Dan Wilson: a true comic Tour de F orce ~ ;creen. bauyov ting for ie Bat1til then, ivith those D S yo ible ihas r lhe oard uses club day o recruit member s As students begin to settle their new class schedule routines, many divert ir attention to Club Day. This day is of particular est to the new students campus. Allofthecampus izations are present to newmembers and orient with their particular son campus. The Wilkes College Pro.ng Board is one such ization which plays a role on campus. This p provides educational social entertainment for Wilkes College commuThe Programming Board a close-knit network of nts with diverse majors and experiences. This group of students selects, promotes and prepares all of the entertainment on campus. Including weekly movies, the Battle of the Bands and comedians, the Programming Board selects a variety of entertainment for the differing interests of Wilkes students. If you have an interest in movies, solo performers, comedians, bands, advertising or technical set up, the Programming Board has a committee for you. Each and every member of the organization has a voice in the performers who come to the college. Your voice is needed. If you are interested in joining the Wilkes College Programming Board, come visit us on Club Day! . EARN OVER $5,000 THIS SCHOOL YEAR!!! His discussion on music went from the soft tones of Mozart to the rough sounds of Iron Maiden and Guns N ' Roses. At one point, he used a talent for sound effects to emulate a guitar solo that sounded vaguely like just about any Iron Maiden solo. by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor WILKES-BARRE - They say that opposites attracL Have you ever noticed how they make each other j ust a little better as well? This was definitely the case with the Programming Board's first comic Tour de Force. In the first show of the Board's season, travelling funnymen Dan Wilson and John Bizarre made what is becoming an annual visit to Wilkes. And, if audience reaction is any guideline, it was a successful one. Wilson opened the show claiming that the then-thin crowd obviously indicated that the show was not mandatory . He commented, "If I was a keg, this place would be packed." Wilson was a very funny guy, but this sense of humor and timing was thrown off by a definite lack of enthusiasm. Some of the funnier material that Wilson presented involved dragging up quality memories from an obviously hilarious childhood. He pointed out that a child's funniest laugh usually comes long John Bizarre shows off bis size 60 pants. lunchtime ritual of milk jettisoning: itself from the nose. • • Both of the comedians used• audience response to make for some• funny material. : Once again the ever-present -tr Jaws of Wilkes, Ken "Hounder" : Ettinger, surfaced at this show and --t( · attempted to cover both showmen: with his own brand of humor. it This time he was joined by : Michele "The Siren" Bannon, whose it • Czechoslovakian woman waiting in : line for bread." -tr Following the slow humor of Wilson were the fast paced jibes of --t( 11· - . · e w·11.= • • •it B izarre, a three- tun V1S1tor. · He pulled the crowd into odd mind on the first joke when he : began to fart with his hands. From . that moment, the owned the crowd. it Bizarre did an entire segment : revolving around music, something it that was obviously important in t Genetti Hotel 77 E. Market St. Wilkes-Barre ••••••••••••••••••••*• • before a real sense of humor . . . . . ....,.... . . . . . . . develops. He added that the best--t( laugh.is usually one that includes the• \,:,--:-;,,..__u.. laug111 h rang throughoutbthle theater. f : e more memora e quotes o it the Wilson portion of the show : ,. ed k· "th . re1err to a nee ue as e roadmap -tr to the business section of town" and : waiting inlinefor,alotteryticlcetto"a • Earn over $5,000 in earnings and benefits during week-ends this school year as a Banquet Waiter/Waitress at Genetti's. No experie nce necessary, will train. Bizarre's comedy was highlighted by his wonderful ability to use facial expressions and body motion to raise humor to a higher level. 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He wears moose slippers at bedtime, watches cartoons intently and introduces his girlfriend Tina to showering dorm mates. All actions are carried out with a contagious grin borrowed from an Irish leprechaun. The sophomore kicker fro m Perkasie, PA not only fill s his prescribed role, he relishes it. "I guess cl ubhouse clown would be an accurate description of me," Dungan said. "A lot of times the other guys will be runni ng around the field prac ticing, and I'll be taking my pads off and tanning. Kickers have a lot of free time. They tend to keep the team light and keep everyone happy_for the most part. "We do drive people crazy. I'll bet you Coach Unsworth probably wants to kill me by now." Dungan's antics aren't the reason he means so much to the Colonels. In an outstanding freshman season, he tied the school record with six field goals (in 10 attempts) and converted 16 of 18 extra points. New years bring new fears, however. The NCAA has abolished the use of the kicking block in 1989. Dungan has also decided to kick barefoot this season , so a stark contrast will exist when the ball flies toward the goalposts against Cortland State on Saturday. Yet no apprehension permeates Dungan's psyche. "I like the new rule," he said. ''I've been playing soccer since I was five years old, so kicking off the ground is nothing new. Being barefoot will increase my leg speed. The block is· only two inches thick, but that makes about a one or two foot difference in my approach. The ball comes off the ground lower, so you're striving for height. I also grew a half-inch over the summer, so that makes me readjust my steps. " Dungan also enjoyed the company of some tutors over the preceding months. "I worked a lot with Dean Meyers, a ki cker at Kutztown State University," he said. "He's awesome. It helped me just to watch his form. I also worked with Steve Willis, my pro coach. He went to Kansas State University and played with the Cincinnati Bengals and some other NFL teams. He taught me everything I know." Unsworth allows Dungan the freedom to determine his own prac tice agenda. He's almost forced to. "I can't be around Mick all the time," Unsworth said. "He's very knowledgeable as far as kicking goes. Earlier in my coaching career, soccer style kicking wasn't that prevalent. He's teaching me as we go along." The autonomy is much appreciated by Dungan. "I know what works for me, so basically I serve as my own coach, " he said. "If, as a coach, you know exactly what works for a player, that's a perfect relationship. That's an advantage. One disadvantage is if I'm having an off day, sometimes I just can't look at myself and say 'You're doing this wrong.' "It's funny. Coach Unsworth will say to me 'Unnofficial Coach Dungan, come here and critique this.' There are some young kickers who are getting used to kicking without the block. I'm helping 'them. " Problems were present despite Dungan's success last season. His kickoffs were inconsistent and his leg strength waned as the season progressed. Those shortcomings k ,ok to be a thing of the past. · "In high school, they always told me to kick the ball as hard as I could anywhere down the field on kickoffs," Dungan said. "At Wilkes, we have certain types of kickoffs and I have to place the ball. I had a hard time adjusting to that. And, I'm not making excuses, but my leg was kicked out. I'm booming kickoffs in practice now, so I hope I can get it in the games." taking it slowly." The pressure a kicker shoulders is constant. attempt determines the emotional tilt of the team for a series or two. Some decide the whole enchilada. Dungan chooses to deny the stress and just physically perform. "You have to ignore it," he said. "You have to set yourself into a psychological state where you don't get emotionally high or low. You have to keep an even keel at all times. I mighl make a 50-yarder in practice or miss a 20-yarder." O ne thi ng th at helps Dungan cope is tha't wry "I tt personality. He is clearly a cutup. "I have no problem nczyck going up to one of our huge players and saying 'Hey, big have t boy' in my most effeminate voice. I'll go up to one of the tty g0<; coaches when he's in a violent mood and tell him that h And should really drink decaffeinated coffee. It's just to driv ·we mo them crazy." "Mik It works. "Mick's real enthusiastic," Unsworth said the te, "He keep things loose. Things are that way around her There is a thin red line that you shouldn't cross, thoug Mick has to learn that." Dungan still has a fuzzy view of that line. "I sa things that other players would be afraid to say," he said "The coaches treat me differently and I think the player ted su respect that. I don't tread on the players' space either. 's uni "I know when to stop ... usually." Sure, Mick. That kicker's grin is tough to trust. "I talked to a kicking coach from Pitt," Unsworth said. "I asked him why Mick's leg would get weaker and he told me that he did too much kicking. We're pacing him this year. He strained his groin a few weeks ago, so we are . Intramural schedule is set Quad Volleyball (M, W, Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Sept. 7 (at gym) Play begins: Sept. 12 Games on Tue & Th at 4:30/5:30 Season: 3 weeks Flag Football (M , Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Sept. 7 Play begins: Sept. 10 Games on Sun. at l:00/2:00 Season: 5 weeks Weight Room Orientation (M , W) Sign-ups: until Sept. 8 See intramural bulletin board for individual appointment 3:00-5:30 pm · · · Aerobics (Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Sept. 8 Session begins: Sept. 11 \1on ., Wed. & Fri. Tennis Tournament Singles (M, W) Doubles (M, W, Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Sept. 8 Play begins: Sept. 11 Big Ball Softball Tourney (Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Sept. 15 Play begins: Sept. 22 Games on Fri. at 4:15/5:30 ·Season: 3 weeks 7-person Soccer (M , Co-ed) Sign-ups: until Oct. 6 Play li1egins: Oct. 12 Games on Thu. at4:15/5 :15 Season: 4 weeks 3-on-3 Basketball (M ) Sign-ups: until Oct. 13 Play begins: Oct. 17 Games on Tue., Wed. & Thu. Season: 3 weeks Basketball Tourney (M, Sign-ups: until Nov. 6 Play begins: Nov. 9 Games on Tue. , Wed. & Thu. Season: 3 weeks �September 7, 1989 THE BEACON enczycki will pace Wingert's Colonels the summer between Mike Lenczycki's junior and year of high school, the Baltimore, MD native had a y conversation with Phil Wingert, the Colonels' head nt. coach, at Townson State soccer camp. Now, three later, the two will be the chief driving forces behind 's soccer team. talked to Coach Wingert at soccer camp and he stayed h with me throughout my senior year," said ki, a junior striker. "I had a lot of offers from twoools but I wanted to [Oto a four-year school. I came Wilkes for a visit and decided to come." d that decision has made Wingert, who in his eighth a 58-57-12 record, a very happy camper. nczycki is the team's leading returning scorer and this · be the squad's captain. He feels no pressure for the ing season and thinks the team should better last 7-9-2 mark, their first losing campaign in five years. think we can finish better than .500 this year," ki said. "We only lost one starter from last year, so basically the same team and our freshmen also look good." according to Wingert, Lenczycki has been looking more than good. ike has been playing very well," he said. "He has team in scoring for the last two years. He is very around the goal and is one of our steadiest ers. His work ethic is a very good influence for the players." czyncki is good, but he will not be able to do it all . He won't have to. He will be blessed with a supporting cast on offense. Key returnees from last unit include sophomore outside midfielder Steve y, junior striker Tom Horbacz, and junior outside er Chris Shenefield. oney is a quick player who creates an up tempo," ingert. "He has a good throw-in and has a lot of . Right now, he has a knee injury but we will be for good things from him. He was last year's second ~rer. acz was our third leading scorer last year with five five assists. He is a very quick player who can te some scoring opportunities for us." returning to bolster the offense is Shenefield, who calls "the team's best one-on-one player" although played in seven games last year due to a knee injury. ·1e the offense should create pleasant dreams for the defense could be his nightmare. They will be together as a unit for the first time despite the fact that each player has some experience. Craig Larimer w; .1 be back at sweeper after sitting out the last two years with a serious knee injury. Larimer's job will be to orchestrate the defense. "Craig, being the sweeper, runs our defense," Wingert said. "All the other defenders will have to play off him. Right now, he is not on top of his game but that is expected after a two-year layoff. I look for him to be back to normal real soon." The most experienced member of the defense will be senior and three-year letterman Andy Renner, who will man the stopper position. Sophomore Chris Dahm will hold down one outside back while senior "Smoking" Joe Lannon and junior Doug Albertson will alternate at the other outside back. skilled from top to bottom in recent Wilkes history. Among the newcomers are junior Ron Rainey and freshman Paul Jellen. "Rainey and Jellen both have good size and a knack for the ball," said Wingert. "Tjley should help us a lot this year." \ Another freshman who Wingert has high hopes for is Phil Joyce, who showed flashes of potential with a goal in the Millersville tournament this weekend. In that tournament, the Colonels took on Rutgers-Newark in their opening contest of the season. They had a lot of scoring oppurtunities but were stung by first game jitters and lost, 1-0. In the second game they took on Division II Millersville, a much stronge,r team than Rutgers-Newark. The Colonels took a 2-1 lead in the second half but couldn't hold on, dropping a 3-2 decision in overtime. The upcoming schedule resembles a land mine in a war zone. The Colonels will be taking on five of the top 10 teams in the Middle Atlantic Region, including third-ranked Messiah this Saturday. But none of this discourages Wingert's outlook for the upcoming season. "I am confident we can play with the big boys," Wingert said. "I think we can contend for the title." Maybe in a few months, Wingert and Lenczycki will be having a friendly conversation about their Middle Atlantic Conference championship. The goaltending unit has been keeping Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on its toes. Current starter Kevin Tronkowski, a junior, sat out his freshmen year due to a knee injury. Then last year, as a sophomore, he injured his other knee. And he is now in the process of rehabing his original knee injury which was worsened at the beginning of this year. "Kevin is a good goaltender who has battled back," Wingert said. "At times he is hesitant when coming out for balls because of his knees, but he should overcome that and do a good job for us." Backing up Tronkowski will be senior Chris Arabis. When he returns in about ten days from a concussion, that is. The rest of the goaltending unit will consist of three freshmen, Christopher Law, Pat Miller, and Doug Rafeld. Wingert also speaks very highly of his freshman class and newcomers. He feels they have given the team very good depth and will make this year's squad one the most . \ \ Junior Mike Lenczycki leads the Colonel hooters. lonel runners looking to build on success KES-BARRE - Last year produced a first for the 'cross country team under their third year head man win. not just a single victory. After losing their first s, the Colonels turned on the jets in a late season managed to win two of their last three matches. march has McGuire looking to the upcoming with a great deal of optimism. don't look for them to turn into worldbeaters just uire feels a 5- 7 mark would great , think we can do better than we did last year," said. "I would like to see us beat King's and do the Drew Invitational. A 5-7 record would be and a sign that we have the program back on track, bard to tell because you never really know what the shave." The reason for McGuire's optimism can be found in the numbers. The twelve runners he has out for the team is his largest turnout as head coach. "We had a great turnout, which should really give us some depth," McGuire said. "This year if someone gets hurt, our runners will not have to run with injuries. Someone will be able to step in and take their place. This year, we will be a stronger team because of our seven through twelve runners." The four returning lettermen are senior Jon Kline, junior Tom Devine, and sophomores Mike "Slick" Fontinell and Scott Mann. "Kline and Fontinell should battle it out to be our top two runners," said McGuire. "They really did a good job for us last year and started to come into their own at the end of the season." The roster will also be bolstered by three transfers, junior Pat O'Connell, and sophomores Jeff Gayeski and Chris Tryon. "Gayeski comes to us from Lehigh," McGuire said. . ... "He.was .a ...high jumper for them and he hasn't run since his . \ ~ ~ . , senior year in high school, but he and our other two transfers should be fine additions." McGuire's five freshmen, Rich Bonning, Ben McKeown, Brad Post, Rich Vahey, and Jim Evans should . I push the upperclassmen for a spot in the top seven. The season kicks off this Saturday at the Lebanon Valley Invitational. "This is just like an exhibition race," said McGuire. "We are not going down there to look for a win. We're going to get all of our runners some action and we are going to see what we have. Hopefully we will be able to establish who our top seven runners our with this race. "We're going to work hard this year and see what happens. Hopefully we will be able to establish ourselves as a program. We're in a position where we can resurrect a tradition and build a following if we can be in a position of competitiveness." Every journey requires a small step. �The Razor's Edge Cross Country Preview The Locker Room Intramural Schedule Beaco~ Spread Sheet Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Page Page Page Page Page 11 11 10 10 10 Next Week: Football '89 Youth, attitude to decide season by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - One of the easiest things to forget is the team aspect of football. A field of individuals can fail miserably. The Colonels were forced to absorb a 2-8 record as a result of their shortcomings and lack of cohesion last season. "There's a different attitude this year," said senior wide receiver Craig Stevens, who has been named a preseason All-America by College Football Preview '89. "A lot of the seniors didn't care last year. We're not thinking about last season. It's in the hands of the seniors because the younger players look up to us. We have to show leadership." Sophomore strong safety Tom Mooney, one of the Colonels' many young components, clearly sees the difference in atmosphere. "There were a lot individuals on the team last season," he said. "Now, there are leaders. Older guys are conversing with the younger guys and helping them out That's why we don't have to worry about youth." That must be good news for head coach Bill Unsworth, who enters his eighth season. Yet youth wasn't responsible for the defensive breakdowns, the drive-killing penalties, the interceptions. Lack of talent wasn't the problem, it was a failure to apply those skills. Unsworth isn't looking for a repeat "We need more consistency," he said. "Last year, it was a matter of mental goofs. Nine guys would do something right and two guys wouldn't execute. That really throws off a play. One person can be responsible for a touchdown by us or by the other team. That's the nature of football." The Colonels traveled to Trenton (NJ) State last Friday for a scrimmage and lost to the Lions, 31-13. Unsworth was pleased with some aspects of his team's performance. "We moved the ball pretty well," he said. "The thing of it is, we have been preparing for Cortland State {who the Colonels host on Saturday at Ralston Field at 1:30 pm) since day one of camp. We've worked them real hard and they have responded. I think we're ready to go." The responsibility of directing the run-and shoot offense will fall on the shoulders of sophomore quarterback Joe Lucas. Unsworth is confident in the abilities of the green signal-caller. "Joe's got real good mechanics," he said. "He's releasing the ball quickly, which is what we like. We're not asking him to be great, just to be good and do his job." photo by Donna Yeclock The Colonels' Craig Stevens, a preseason AU-America. Seniors Jim Farrell and Keith Maiorano will serve as the Colonels' co-captains for the 1989 season. Lucas, who will have just one true audible at his disposal on Saturday for simplicity's sake, is approaching his position with serenity. 'Tm not going to try and do too much," he said. 'Tm going to let the other guys carry me, just get them the ball and do what they know how to do." Stevens, who caught 42 balls for 696 yards and five touchdowns, is quick to defend Lucas when the subject of his inexperience is mentioned. "Everyone thinks because Joe's a sophomore that we're not going to do anything this year, that he's not going to be able to get me the ball. That's not true. I've been practicing with Joe all summer and I know he can get me the ball." Lucas's other targets will be senior wingbacks Jim Farrell and Bill George, and senior Light end Mike Harrison. Sophomore Darin Heilman will spell Harrison and classmate Tony Giardina will see plenty of Lime at wideout. The majority of the running will be done by senior Dean Ambosie, who needs just 867 yards to become the Colonels' all-time leading rusher. He has 2,002 career yards. "Dean has gotten a lot bigger and stronger over the summer," Unsworth said. "He's a great back. We're looking to Dean to do some great things for us. He had 81 yards against Trenton in just over two quarters. We're happy with his progress." The offensive line will be much improved. Sophomore John Ferrara returns after a year's absence to claim the right tackle spot. Senior Kyle Sheckler · will start at left tackle. Senior Dale Cargin will anchor the line from the center slot, sophomore Dan Lefchak is the right guard, while left guard is still a tossup between senior John Colarusso and sophomore Dan Malec. · Defensively, the Colonels will be trying to eradicate the mistake~ that allowed opponents an average of 39 points per game last season. "We're changing some things," Unsworth said. "We have Opponents are going to be surprised by some of things they see this year." Mooney agrees . "In the secondary, we combining a couple of the zones to tighten things he said. "The changes are going to make it easier guard against the run and the pass at the same time.' Mooney will share his spot with junior Wiegard. The free safety will be junior T McFadden, who will call the coverages. Senior T Grobinski and sophomore Carl Dunn will man comers. The linebacking corps will be led by junior Grochowski from the inside, who will be joined either senior Steve 'Tehansky or junior Sebastianelli. Scott Trauger or Jason Kraack, juniors, will claim the outside spot. The defensive line will feature senior K Maiorano and sophomore Eric Smith at ends junior Rob Sebastianelli and sophomore Aubin Se at tackles. ' Sophomore Mick '"Dungan returns to do placekicking, with fellow soph Bill Crim assuming the punting chores. Cortland State, ranked fifth in the nation, is the first obstacle on a murderous schedule. Colonels are picked to finish eighth in the MAC. gloomy forecast hasn't suffocated the compe · adrenaline of the players, however. "We, especially the younger guys, sat back watched us get beat last year," Mooney said. " made us hungry. That won't happen again." "A lot of people, the students, the adminis and the community, have written us off," Ste said. "That's really disappointing. We're going well this year." Compared to last season, that attitude is ab of fresh air. � 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 1989 September 7th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 September 7 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a5e9cfc3874e943df49628d706ab6a38.pdf 67a91a4de4499f1d2b6a02c25415fa9a PDF Text Text ~ E ~) 1 ( ' ) WILK E S COLL EGE ' -~::::::c:==-:::. Wilkes-Barre, PA ) 18766 """"' Number 23 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 May 4, 1989 University status sought by Wilkes by Kath y Harris Beacon Staff Writer Will Wilkes College become Wilkes University in the near future? The committee which will make !hat decision recently visited Wilkes io make its evaluation. The Pennsylvania University ltatus Committee recently spent !hree days here to observe and evaluate all the aspects of Wilkes College. Among the areas the team looked at were faculty, staff, administration, ~udents, physical plant and the campus itself. "Under state law, any institution wishing to change its affiliation from college to university is entitled to an evalution by a team of their peers," said Dr. Robert Bruce, President of Widener University and member of the team. "The team's duties are to review documentation, talk to faculty and students, and to decide whether or not they (the college) are prepared to become a university." What makes a college different from a university? The differences are defined by state law. A university must have a core program of arts and sciences. The number of students enrolled in extended programs is also a factor. The applying college must also have at least five graduate programs and at least one doctoral program. However, an exemption from the doctoral stipulation can be filed. Wilkes, which has no doctoral programs, will most likely file for this exemption. Adraftoftheteam'srecommendation will be sentto each team member for corrections and approval. President Breiseth will receive a copy of the team's recommendation before it is sent to the Secretary of Education. He will then have the opportunity for rebuttal of the information in the team's report. The President's rebuttal will ac- company the recommendation, and both are then sent to the Secretary of Education. The Secretary's decision is made three to six months after the recommendation is made. "The acceptance of the application means that a college meets the miminum requirements," said Dr. Bruce. "I have enjoyed my visit. The campus is physically attractive, and this is a very friendly campus. I like to walk around the campuses to see how many people talk to me. And many people addressed me." Dr. Bruce and Widener went through this process 10 years ago. "I think it increases the expectation level of all of the people involved in the institution. From a marketing point of view, I feel it has given me more flexibility." Dr. Robert Heaman, Executive Assistant to the President, attended the exit interview conducted by the team before they left the college. "It was hard to characterize the Exit interview. I feel confident. It was an excellent committe. They gave us very good feedback on our strengths and weaknesses," he said. "It was a good process for us. We are now working on a five year plan to serve our students better." The next step is to wait. In a few months, the Class of 1990 will find out if they will be the first graduates of Wilkes University. N.J. Mayor Visits ers By Kathy Harris Beacon Staff Writer The questions to Otlowski were addressed by representatives of the Wilkes College media: Lee Morrell, editor of The Beacon; Ed Buonocore, station manager of WCLH; and Kathy Harris, anchorperson from "Wilkes Today." John Chwalek, Assistant Dean of Admissions, who was responsible for Otlowski's visit, introduced the mayor before the questioning began. The production was taped before a studio audience. Yesterday, during the production class, Chwalek said that the son of the mayor was very impressed by the production, and that the junior Otlowski made a donation to Wilkes College. WILKES-BARRE-As a class project, students of Tom Nelson's Broadcast Production class, held a the game," said "Wilkes Forum" with George J. Or\II the coaches lowski, mayor of Perth Amboy, New nnedy, Wilkes' Jersey. · she was out, it Otlowski, who was ·e lected ,f the inning and mayor of Perth Amboy in 1976, is ,ened next. " also a state assemblyman for his Middlesex County district. When asked if it is difficult to perform both his jobs, he replied, "It isn't really a problem. I can perform )unsmuir said. both because they are part time for week, and a few the most part, and what I do in the Assembly benefits the people of my games down at city." OtlowskihasbeenanAssebly"It's good for the kids to hear 11 the division. I man for the past 15 years. He has also that kind of praise," said Nelson. "It ~ girls should all A CUT ABOVE THE REST- Junior wrestler Mike Schroat (left) and sophomore basketball player Nicole served as a freeholder (business repmakes it all worthwhile." 1e division title," Kovaleski (right) have been honored as Beacon Colonels of the Year. See related stories on page 16. resentative) from 1955 to 1%8. ls took two from l, when they were days a week. Las bad as fal ling Have a great summer! �PAGETWO May 4, 1989 Watch out; 'The FBI may be watching you by Lisa Faye Kaplan Gannett News Service In 1984, Connie Hogarth usc<l the Freedom of Information and Privacy acts to obtain the file the Federal Bureau of Investigation has kept on her since the 1950s. The Yonkers resident and social activist still doesn't know everything the FBI knows about her. "There were pages blacked out," says Hogarth about documents the FBI sent her. "That's the part I'm interested in." The only readable documents in Hogarth's file were a memo recording her presence at a meeting of the Progressive Party in the 1950s and a copy of a letter that listed her as a member of Dissident Democrats, a group that sought to block the reelection of Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s. "The (FBI's) interest was toward electoral activity," says Hogarth. Not mentioned were her protests aganist nuclear fallout, the Vietnam War, and the nuclear arms race. "It leads me to wonder where's the rest of it," Hogarth says. Allhough many government agencies investigate and keep files on U.S. citizens, according to Herbert Mitgang's book, "Dangerous Dossiers" - the Central Intelligence Agency, the Passport Office and the intelligence branches of the armed services are just a few- the FBI has investigated more U.S. residents since it was created in 1908 than any other government group. Emil Moschella, chief of the Freedom oflnformation and Privacy acts sections of the FBI, says the bureau only investigates citizens suspected of "some sort of criminal activity" or after "allegations regarding national security" have been made. Groups keeping an eye on the FBI, however, have charged that the bureau keeps hundreds of thousands of files on citizens. Rep. Don Edwards of California, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutiooal Rights, says, "The FBI's war against Americans who were not criminals but who did not measure up to Director (J. Edgar) Hoover's idea of an acceptable citizen is a blot on our claim to be a free society." Last year 16,500 U.S. citizens exercised their legal rights to request to see their files. Requesting an FBI file is a strike for freedom, says Ann Mari Buitrago, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator for the Center for Constitutional Rights in Manhattan. "It's like saying, 'We know you're doing wrong, and we don't intend to be afraid." Buitrago says. "So give it up." The FBI, created as'the investigative arm of the Justice Department, is charged mainly with enforcing federal criminal statutes. Under J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI launched Eugene O'Neill contained a review of his play "Desire Under the Elms" printed in a · Brazilian magazine. Buitrago says the FBI had a copy of her master's dissertation from the University of Kansas and even supplied its own critical review of the work. "They said it was well-balanced and scholarly." Each year, more and more people request their FBI files under the Freedom oflnformation and Privacy acts. Before a file is released, examiners look over its contents and black out anything deemed confidential for security reasons. The subject of the file has a right to appeal deletions or, if not satisfied, begin litigation. "We try to release information so that it can be shown in the context of how it was accumulated," Moschella says. "Sometimes it's not possible." Moschella says the lag time between receiving requests and sending the file is running between four and six months. Mitgang, who requested more than 100 files on writers while researching his book, says the delay can run much longer. In fact, he still hasn't received his own file, which he requested two years ago. 'Tm still waiting," he says. extensive investigations on citizens suspected of being communists or subversives, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; authors John Steinbeck and William Faulkner and even Supreme Court justices Earl Warren and William 0. Doyglas. Subsequent congressional investigations have shown that the FBI has watched many social action groups, including those promoting homosexual rights, world peace, and feminism. The bureau even recently opened a file on a grade school student who wrote to foreign countries, including communist countries, requesting information for a school project. In the 1970s, such groups included anti-war, civil rights and feminist organizations. Today, any group opposing U.S. policy in Central America, anti:nuclear groups, and anti-apartheid groups are likely FBitargets,expertssay. "Almost any kind of social action could be interpreted as subversive," says Chip Berlet, who is studying authoritarianism for a private research firm in Cambridge, Mass. FBI files, kept in one sprawling room in the FBI' s Hoover building in Washington, D.C., can contain almost anything. Primarily, they hold memos written by FBI field agents, newspaper clippings and leaflets that mention the subjecf s name, petitions the subject has signed and interviews with informants. The FBI file on playwright -~ 1111~ HM~#ll1fL ltlmrls lllfl1'1 1 , : AUb.6 .· ❖ - &:Bffi ~999/~rf!it • m:1J11~•·mn,•1••••••••••••••••••••·• l~lll~l~llllll!!eir, ::: 1 Copyright 1989, USA TODAY! Apple College Information Network. £4!:f:#!!!!ifitfu!#{M!fffi§rk-. WARNING Walkmen can be dangerous to ears by Jill Jorden Gannett News Service Listening to stereo headphones might make your workout more enjoyable, but it could be destroying your hearing at the same time. A University of Nevada-Reno researcher has completed perhaps the first-ever study of the effects personal stereos can have on hearing. The results spell bad news to aficionados of the portable music machines. "Most (personal) stereos are not safe," Richard Navarro, the study's author and UNR speech pathology and audiology associate professor, says. "They can cause a hearing loss, and once you lose it, you can't get it back." Even one session with a powerful personal stereo can cause permanent hearing loss, Navarro says. And blasting the sound during a workout can compound the damage. Listening to music through headphones can be dangerous because it directly exposes the sensitive inner ear to what it can least tolerate: loud noises. Some stereo models have a low enough decibel level that they can be safely listened to for almost eight hours a day. But most personal stereos, particularly the more expensive ones with optimal sound quality, are so powerful their owners can incur permanent hearing loss after only a few minutes. The negative effects are compounded when fitness buffs use personal stereos in conjunction with exercise, which Navarro says is the most common use of the machines. Vigorous exercise increases blood flow to the extremities and triggers the body to release adrenalin, both of which restrict the blood supply to the inner ear. That causes some of the 17,000 hair cells in the inner ear to swell and eventually fall out, leaving a bald spot. Bald spots in the inner ear result in permanent hearing loss. Although he only completed his study last month, Navarro has long known about the dangers of loud noises. But getting people to listen has been no easy matter. "It's a common reaction to ignore it because there isn't any pain with hearing loss," he says. ''But those people should look at their parents and grandparents and see what kind of a problem it creates in their daily lives. "Thirty-three percent of the American population over 60 has a significant hearing loss. Those are the people who at 20 said they didn't care." Some joggers with their personal stereos Wednesday prove Navarro's point. "I just never thought about it," Julie Thompson of Reno, Nev., says. "I like to listen while I walk. "I guess it could hurt your ears, but it would probably be OK for a couple hours a day." ' To prevent permanent hearing loss, Navarro suggests listening to a personal stereo no more than an hour a day, and never at more than half volume. He also recommends getting personal stereos tested to find out their decibel level and how long it's safe to listen to them. An average personal stereo at one-third volume emits 89 decibels and is safe for slightly more than four hours a day. But turn the system to •• , l I ._ I • - • , - ••• • - • • - ••••• • • • • .. • • full volume, and the decibel level jumps to 108, safe for only 15 minutes a day. "One of the things we accept in our society is that as you get older, your hearing gets worse," Navarro says. "But it doesn't have to be that way. "The ear has the capability of functioning at 100 percent throughout a person's life." Copyright 1989, USA TODAY! Apple College Information Network. Some fun in the su by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor WILKES-BARRE - The Programming Board, Student Government, and IRHC/CC are sponsoring their first annual Rock Block Party this Saturday, May 6, from 2 until 8 p.m. South Street between South Franklin and South River Streets will be closed off for the event. George Wesley's "The Project" will provide Jive entertainment from 4 to 8 p.m. f • • Volleyball and street h equipment from the gym, as well 250 free frisbees will be providedfll use during the day. One can also bathe or dance in the afternoon A picnic dinner consisting dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chi and your typical summer salads be offered to Wilkes ID holders 4 to 6 p.m. by the food servi .Morrison Custom Management This event will be non-ale and security will be there to en~ this policy. • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • ... .. .. • • ,. .. ~ ... , 111 �PAGE THREE u Dean's list changed by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor photo by Doma Yeclock mm Blossom Fun - A father and his child enjoy the day at the Cherry Blossom Festival. I WILKES-BARRE - The grade point average requirement for Dean's List has been raised from 3.25 to 3.40 at Wilkes College, (!ffective in 1989's fall semester. "When examining graduation with honors policies, which have been raised to be comparable to those of other area colleges, it was decided that Dean, s List should be made consistent with Cum Laude so that a student who makes Dean's List will be able to graduate with honors," said Jean Steelman, chairperson of the Academic Standards Committee. According to Susan Hritzak, assistant registrar, a memo was sent from the Academic Standards Committee to the registrar's office informing them of the changes for next semester. The new requirement for Magna Cum Laude will be 3.6, up from 3.5, and Summa Cum Laude Graduation Honors will remain 3.8. The changes were recom. mended by the faculty in April, s meeting. PAN PIZZA TONIGHT •:-:-·---·-·-·::-· _.- Grand Canyon Bound - Pictured are thestudents and faculty who will trek to the Grand Canyon this summer. (Front r to I) Michelle Chiodo, Carol Stelevich, and Cydney Faul-Halsor (instructor). (Rear r to 1). Bruce Alexis, Scott Martin, Gina Aleo, R. Corey Rosentel, Dumitru Radii, Joe Klobusicky, Cynthia Cummens, and Joe Moffet. Missing at the timeof the photo were Dave Smicherko and Sean Reilly. p;,010 by i>or.,a Yedock IE&ES Department ·plans trip to state ·or Arizona by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor Only Domino's Pizzo®delivers hot and fresh in 30 minutes or less, guaranteed. Limited time offer. ■----------------,--~---------~---, Final Exam Special sun eet hockey t, as well as >rovided for ;an also sun ~moon sun. isting of hot Q chicken, · salads will oldersfrom d service,4 {ement. •n-alcoholic ~ to enforce I Fmal Exam Special : PANPIZZA 4 FREE COKES : DOUBLES 1 : with any Domino's Pan Pizza purchase Two delicious Domino's Pan Pizzas • : $1095 : 154 S Penna Ave I 1 829-2900 : . ® Expires 5/31/89 : I ~~; I I ~~;;:;~:,:;;~~::o:~:;::: ~::V ~S:~:~::.: delivery per50nnel are nol penalized for late deliveries. : • Call Now! 829-2900 : : 829-2900 I Valid al parlic ipali ny str.res on ly. 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"As a senior, this trip will put together all I have learned in four years," said Bruce Alexis, a Wilkes Earth and Environmental Science major. "I won'tbetakingthiscourse for credit, rather for the learning experience and the opportunity to travel." Although admitting the experience would be fun , Gina Aleo, a junior geology major, said, "I hope to gain practical experience in -field observations." The group of mostly sophomores and juniors will arrive in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, May 30 and visit locations such as Meteor Crater; National Bridges and Sunset Craters National Monuments; and Petrified Forest, Canyonlands and Zion National Parks during their stay through Friday, June 9. The excursion, aided by two large passenger vans, will swiftly cover nearly 2,000 miles of Southwest territory within fifteen days, for no more than one night will be spent atone camp site. The highlight of the trip will be the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon, which are approximatley 240 miles apart. "The success of this trip will mark a precedent in whether trips like this are worthwhile for Wilkes and its students," said Halsor. "It's possible for future endeavors to incorporate other majors as well.: �May 4, 1989 PA GE FOUR Don't be fools; Retain Croop Once in a lifetime students encounter a teacher like Fred Croop. A teacher who is not only a teacher, but a friend, somebody you look up to with respect and admiration. This semester, as my Managerial Accounting teacher, I, too, encountered Fred Croop. Let me fill you in on Croop's unfortunate situation. Last summer, he was issued a one-year terminal contract after being denied tenure. Upon completion of that contract Wilkes told Croop his services would no longer be needed. What a nice way to treat a longtime employee. Somebody should teach the administration a lesson or two in managerial fi nesse since it' s obviously lacking. Th e circ um stance s under which his tenure bid was reviewed were inconsistent with regulations and past policies. This allowed a certain member of the tenure committee to "blackball" him. Charges that were factually incorrect, distorted, irrelevant presented by his detractor were accepted without question by the tenure commitee ai:id administration. My question is how can a teacher who has given so much of his professional life and personal time to Wilkes just get swept under the carpet? What makes this situation even more unbelievable is that Croop earned a Masters of Business Administration from Wilkes. e hired as soaPA ve years ·ty field havemm rfirede OPINION by Tmp Obrzut It's really funny that, in essence, when the administration told Croop they no longer needed his services they were throwing a Wilkes graduate out the door - a Wilkes graduate who has been associated with this Collge for 20 years as a student and employee. That doesn' t look too good. The administration seems to be saying that a Wilkes degree is worthless. Professor Broadt, chairman of the Accounting Department at Wilkes, has said, "Fred is the most skilled professor of accounting at Wilkes, and that includes me." On Croop 's behalf, a senior business major circulated a petition opposed to the denial of Croop' s tenure. In just three weeks more than 370 Wilkes students signed the petition. ,---- --- - -----------: The · Beacon As Wilkes looks toward University status can it really afford to let good teachers like Croop go? Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Talented teachers like Croop I VOL. XLI No. 23 May 4, 1989 are a rarity and his loss will be the I I Rat,d as a First Class ,.,wspap,r by tit, Assocud,d Colkgi,,J, Pnss College's loss. It's a loss that can never be I Editor-in-Chief................................................................Lee Scott M made up. I News Editor.......................................................................Michele C IFeature Editor.......... ..........................................................John T. I Assistant Feature Editor...................................................... Michele B I Sports Editor................................................................................Jim I Assistant Sports Editor....................................................................Ray I Photography Editor ..............................................................Donna Y Copy Editors ...............................................................Wendy Rosen I ..........................................................................Eddie IAdvertising Manager.........................................................Kathy L. I Business and Distribution Manager.........................................Tom 0 IStaff Writer ................ ...................................................................B. I Staff Photographer ...................................................................Bruce IAdviser................................................................................Mr. Tom at time ausetht ejob,(2~ ve any e: men ha roldme1 over 70 force be sold, tl r breath : 11:~!: I : Contributing Writers: Chris Taroli, Tom McGuire, Cathy Ste IM~ Ann Bobkowski. IAdvertising Staff: Scott Zolner. I I IThe Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring Iexcept during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation periods. All expressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and do necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 I Letters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on tenns of Sjlll. Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasoM. I year's final issue will be on May 4. ri ll r:::11~ 1 1 I I The Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Pittstoo, IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham S . tenter. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. _ __ _ 1' • ' • :tt!~ ill! f)ll ij atica llr!l!t :,:,•::::===·::::::~:::: :xt)J �Editorial Security Guard's response Iamgivingmyresponse to the · lethatwaspublished in TheBeaconcerning the Securi I, Dale Mark Hughes, have employed as a Wilkes Security 1cer since 8-17-89. This was the we were hired as a new security . I am also a PA state Constable the last five years and have been the security field for the last 11 s. Ialso have much training with volunteer fire departments, first ,police civil defense training and r related training in the Conle/Security field. Many of my fellow Security ,cers also have training in various s. Whether it be Act 235, M.P. A.P. in the armed services, fire ent or ambulance members, years of experience with detective ncies. I don't see how any of the ,cers would panic under any con·on. But to be fair, we did have ee security guards who may have nicked at times with some blems because they were either to g for the job, (23 yrs. old or less) didn't have any experience at all. ut all three men have since left the ad for various reasons. Our curt team does handle problems well. As for old men, we don 't have that are over 70 years old. The security force before us had men er 70 years old, that couldn't see, , hear or breathe. Our security only has two men over 50 years over. The rest of the force is ween 24 and 4 7. The average age old be 36 years old. Is that old? As for security officers that ze off once in a while, let me exin this. Seventy-five percent of force works very odd hours, and ust work either two full time jobs or or two part time jobs in addition to our full time security jobs. The reason for this is because we are paid very low wages to serve and protect the students, staff, faculty, and visitors. I would like to see any of the students work under the above conditions and th~ odd hours involved and not let their eyelids come down once in a while. never been made. Remarks such as "I pay $12,000 per year, I'll do whatever I please" or "I pay your salary" or "Ymi have no authority on campus" or "You're only here for insurance purposes." Nothing angers a security guard more. All security officers are here to serve and protect all on this campus. Everytime we report to our job, we are at risk of injury or possible death. Yes, Pickering Hall, my favorite topic. Since day one our zone A few of us have already been guards have been complaining about hurt, and I was nearly killed on camthe three wing doors that are always pus by a truck and two female and being left open with cans, bottles, one male students who were commitrocks, sticks, trash cans, etc., by your ting a crime. The rear wheel of the fellow students. Our reports are truck just missed running over ny turned in to the Deans for review. As body by inches. usual, nothing was ever done until lateinOctober, 1988, when intruders What hurts most is that the caused severe and minor injuries to whole incident was pushed aside by the residents of Pickering Hall. That two school officials and the students night, and for the next two to three were never punished for their act. weeks a certain Dean promised beefed up security. At that time the The only i:hing that I learned extra two or three men weren't hired for Pickering Hall, they were taken along with my fellow officers over away from other parts of the campus, that incident was that the College and put down by Pickering Hall looks at the security officer as a while other areas went unprotected. doormat. This put a strain on an already lean Last, until the College backs force. For the record, myself and one up its 14 man Security force and sets other officer were on patrol the night rules and regulation for the students the riot broke out with over 200+ to follow, nothing will ever change. students involved. A little outnum- We will continue to be only low paid bered, wouldn' t you agree? As of baby sitters. this date, the wing doors are still being left open by the residents, The !;ecurity officer will alwhile the security officer stays in the ways be the Wilkes College doormat lobby area as instructed. (Once an and the students will continue will hour he checks the wing doors.) For continue to cause thousands of dolevery three students who sign in, .lars worth of damage per month seven others enter the Hall via the because they know they can get away open wing doors. This is what I call with it. a big joke. / My final topic concerns the conduct of the students. While 85% of the students are polite and respect the uniform and badge, the other 15 % are the opposite. There were many cases where remarks were made to me or other officers that should have Sincerely, Officer Dale Mark Hughes P.S. - The person who wrote the article should check out his facts before hand. PAGE FIVE May:A month of rememberance "Tin Soldiers and Nixon's coming We're finally on our own This summer I hear the drumming Four dead in Ohio .. . " -Neil Young, Ohio In early May, 1970, the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio was in a state of uproar. The students of the school were in the midst of an all-out protest on U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. In an effort to quell the rioting, the mayor of Kent called the governor of Ohio and declared a state of emergency. The Ohio National Guard moved in and managed the rioters through three days of on and off campus violence, including_ a burning of the ROTC building and two readings of the Oh10 Riot Act. The demonstration organizers had planned for a Monday, May 4 rally on the Commons. An overwhelming two to three thousand students showed, whether or not they had known the National Guard had banned the demonstration. The Guard was met with rock throwing and chants. Shortly after noon, the Riot Act was again read and the Guard moved toward the students with fixed bayonets, forcingthe demonstrators to retreat. They moved the crowd back to an athletic field and once again traded tear gas with rocks. The Guard then retraced- their line of march. Some of the students at that point were as close as 20 feet away, but most were between 60 and 75 feet behind. At 12:20 p.m., the Guard turned and 28 soldiers opened fire on the students. Within a span of 13 seconds, four were dead and nine were wounded. Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder: the infamous "four dead in Ohio." Today is May 4 and we remember the "Kent State Four" and the terrible injustice done to them. But do the people who should remember, remember? It took a number of years, intervention from a famous author, and a whole bunch of money, but this past winter Kent State officials broke ground for a new memorial - replacing the memorial stone that lies where the shooting occurred. The new memorial will cost $100,000. This may seem like a lot of money but not when you consider that the original plans called for a memorial that would cost almost $1.3 million. The Board of Trustees had to downscale the plans because the origianal total of donations didn't exceed $45,000. Does this say that people have forgotten or are they j ust hoping that this blot on American history will go away? · May also marks Yom Hashoah. . This is the period of remembrance for survivors and mourners of _the Holocaust, yet another blot on American, as well as human history. · Although the scale of the "wrong" is different, the theme is the same: they were of the murders of innocent victims. 16 million innocent people were killed in this travesty of humanity. Among them were the _6,00_0,000 Jews w~o were earmarked for genocide by the Nazi regime- a genocide that if carried out for any longer period of time, would have been, for lack of a better word, successful. " ... Gotta get down to it, Soldiers are cutting us down Should have been done long ago . What if you knew one and found her dead on the ground? How can you run when you know? .. . . . . How many more?" It is high time we remember our forgotten heroes. If we don't, who will? �May 4, 1989 power, a brain trust at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology warned Tuesday. The report says industry - not government - is primarily responsible for the country's economic problems. BUSH NOMINATES FEW JUDGES: The Bush administration is facing criticism for the slow pace of nominations to judgeships and key I ustice Department posts. Since taking office, Bush has sent five nominations for 46 judicial vacancies to the Senate. The I udicial Conference, which administers federal courts, has declared "judicial emergencies" in 11 federal courts. BUSINESSES URGED TO COMPETE: The nation's corporations must start competing before the United States becomes a second-rate economic ALAR SCARE HUR'I:S APPLE SALES: The use of Alar, a chemical that enhances the look of apples and extends shelf life, has triggered public outcries over the use of any chemical or pesticide. Since the Alar scare, growers claim they're selling as much as 60 percent fewer apples. Official estimates are closer to 30 percent. HOLOCAUST VICTIMS REMEMBERED: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council Chairman Harvey Meyerhoff spoke in Washington Tuesday for a Day of Remembrance that was attended by members of Congress. The ceremony commemorated the 6 million · Jews killed by the Nazis. In June, construction starts on a $100 million, privately financed museum dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims. NEEDS TAX LAW OVERHAULING: A new law designed to end discrimination among employee benefit plans is too complicared complete overhaul, the istration conceded T ness and labor groups Section 89 of the Internal Code since its adoptionas 1986 tax law. MORE SEX NEEDED: late, say teachers in a vey. A survey by the AIII cher Institute of 4,241 teachers concluded that tion should begin by the About a million teens 15andl9becomepre CONGRESS DISCU TICIDES: A House subcommittee ings Wednesday on foreign produce. On Senate Labor Commillee ings on a bill introdix:ed Edward Kennedy, Dtighten acceptable pesticide fruits and vegetables. A likely until later this su Winning wasn't enough Angeles Kings Coach R to keep his job. Despiie NHL's third-best regula mark this year and a best in the Smythe Division, not right for the Kings, g ager Rogie Vachon says. plans to name a replacerncm June. man be1 en then eoftHi twee e Perfo d adapte ·rung. ohansen slumbeli · tine Brun ity. nnock's rai direct was of her sul six roles (~ Man-Paul [ , The Beaut ; The Beg~ all. What sen fra~ ture, Li ompli~ Directo Copyright 1989, College Information NelW<Tt. planned by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor Its not surprising that so many students' move with Ryder. We've got sturd~; dependable trucks in all sizes. Many are automatics, with power steering, air conditioning, and FM on top of the AM. Plus, Ryder can help out with boxes, hand trucks, even moving tips. And we're easy on the wallet, too. Lee's Amoco 717-825-4573 and· Petroleum Services 717-825-5399 So call Ryder. Because while college may not always be a breeze, getting out of it can be. . ,r . .,. . i ,,:::::·- This coupon good for either SIO off a local rental, or S25 off a I-way rental. Expiration date: 5/24/89. One coupon per rental. RYDER® We're there at every turn.'"' ralley sponsored by Council will be held this May 6, prior to the Rock B Registration, inc payment of a $2.00 two fee, will begin at noon, can also sign up in the Council office, third flcxr SUB. The race should c p.m . • There will be $50, $30, and $15 for and third places, respecti as trophies for the first A team consists co-pilot. The teams will scavenger hunt-type clue search of objects and answas prove the team visiled die place. The team that most accurate answers and accumulating the most · Time is not a major facu., it will be used in the event of [ [ [ [ [ �PAGESEVEN May 4, 1989 Great Theatre a real success ... by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor his fellow characters' ·indifference to his bodily needs and emotional troubles. An example of Buonocore's societal-depicting lines: WILKES-BARRE - A story of the pleasures and plights of human beings can be sterotyped and dry. - "Why did it have to be me? ... For me, it's a And then there was Wilkes' production of The bloody tragedy. Lord, you must have had something Great Theatre of the World (directed by Dr. Martha else in mind." LoMonaco) last weekend at the Dorothy Dickson Darte - "I wear the rags •and patches of misery ... my Center for the Performing Arts. The play, written by part is pain, loneliness, filth and disdain." Calderon and adapted by Adrian Mitchell, was poignant - (Responding to Winarski's fl ighty "What shall and entertaining. I wear to display my riches?") "I can't even afford to Rob Johansen starred as The World, who was scratch where it itches!." called from slumber by The Director, played brilliantly The Beggar was rewarded with a seat at The by Christine Brunnock, to set the stage for the drama of humanity. Director's eternal table, and was joined eventually by Brunnock's raspy version of a deity in need of a all except for The Rich Man. play to direct was comical and riveting. Playing on A plus was the visually dynamic set, designed by the fear of her subservient planet and persons, she R uling, which feature d a c lo ud -throne whic h created six roles (The King-David Zimmerman; The sometimes hovered 12 feet above the stage, supporting Rich Man-Paul Winarski ; The Peasant- Alisa Brunnock and Michele Broton, Rebecca G. Haywood Geller; The Beauty-Gail Stone; The Child- Karl and Christopher Collins, her Angels. Collins Ruling; The Beggar- Ed Buonocore), granting free portrayed his goofy character tremendously, combining will to all. What follows is _a telling portrait of all _ often with Johansen in hilarious slapstick moments. societies. A nice to uch was also provided by Katherine Johansen frantically led the actors through the Ettinger, who accompanied a clever entrance from Law of Nature, Law of Commandments and the Law above by the actors, who integrated the audience into of Grace, complicated terms for stages of existence by the performance often, especially during a well-planned Shown are the stars of The Great Theatre of the World (from which The Director judges them. interlude. Buonocore carried the show. Destined to spend Simply put, The Great Theatre of the World was left) : Karl Ruling, Gail Stone , Paul Winarski, Chris Collins , Rebecca G. Haywood. Christine Brunnock, and Michele Broton hisearthly days in extreme poverty, he can't understand great theater. · ly DON 1T J UMP~ JOI N T tJ E' i l l'A C'0 N 1 ARE YOU FASCINATED BY THE INTRIGUING WORLD OF JOURNAL- □ News □ Feature :, s ly, pil foll e r ers nts, wins. howeve,: of a tie. □ ~ ~@rl I □ Advertising □ Photograp1hy ISM? Do YOU PICK UP THE PAPER AND SAY, "BOY, DO I WISH I COULD DO THAT!"? Do YOU THRIVE ON DEADLINES? Do YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL FROM THE INSIDE? Do YOU ENJOY WRITING? IF YOU ANSWERED II YES" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS THEN THE BEACON IS FOR YOU! WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN WRITING NEWS, FEATURE, SPORTS OR OPINION; PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN PHOTOGRAPHY; OR PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN ADVERTISING SOLICITATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, COME UP AND TALK TO ONE OF US, WE WILL BE GLAD TO HELP. OUR -EDITORIAL OFFICES ARE LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE CONYNGHAM STUDENT CENTER (THE SUB) OR CALL AT 824-4651, EXT. 2962. �May 4, 1989 Wil_k ,e .s : c ·o l.l.e.g e: S.C.J. Are you interested in the diverse fields of Collegeiate Journalism? Are you intigued· by Newspapers, TV, Radio, Yearbooks, and Literary Magazines? Do you want to be with others who have · the same interests? If yes, the Society for Collegiate Journalists is for you! If interested please contact: Lee Morrell or Tom Obrzut 824-4651, . Ext. ... 296 True nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am, but why will you say that I am mad? -The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe. On Wednesday, May 3, Will Stutts, in a one man show, presented A Journey Through the Mind, a dramatic biography of Edgar Allen Poe. In addition to starring in the show, Stutts is also the playwright. A powerful actor, Stutts managed to carry the show with his moving portrayal of the alcoholic Poe. Throughout the performance, Your erogenous zones may attacked this week, because someone wants to eng in "Snuggle Bunnies" with you. Leo-(July 23-Aug .23) Keep away from anyone wants to give you something for free. Their idea "free" may be costly. Libra-(Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Taurus-(Apr. 20-May 20) Brother Bovine, I can't let you the whole summer without a good scope. Here it this will be a great summer for you, because everythi you ever wanted, plus things that you did not know wanted, will be yours. ·.·' ff~-~ q -~ Quoth the Raven "Nevermore ... " by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor ScorpiO-(Oct. 24-Nov.21) Well this is the end - for g this time. You had time and other things, but that is over now. C'est la vie. Life goes on. Make sure you on when it moves again. the character managed to finish a between the various bits of history he bottle of English gin and become was offering. rather intoxicated. His interpretations of The Cask As Poe discussed his life with ofAmontillado,TheTell-TaleHeart, the imaginary reporter in tbe room, and Annabelle Lee were suspenseful one could feel the agony he suffered and impressive. as an orphan in Richmond, Virginia. Stutts closed the show with a The first act of the show, which , dramatic interpretation of The Rawas nearly all history, tended to drag ven. and become bogged down in the Overall it was an interesting and multitude of facts that were being appealing evening where the audipresented. Fofl!lnately for the piece, ence was not only entertained, but Stutts' ability as a performer manlearned something as well. aged to salvage, to an extent, the "Villians!" I shrieked. "Disaudience's attention. The second act moved along semble no more. I admit the deed!much quicker, with Stutts interject- Tear up the planks! Here, here! It is ing dramatic readings of Poe's work the beating of his hideous heart!" Gemini-(May 21-June 21) It's "back in the high life agai for you. You may think your back is against thew but you have been there before and you have come fine. You have a propensity for pulling though. You're Gem. Prepare to be blown aw with a surprise. Yeah, you got it right, a real big o Put a smile on your face, close your eyes, and prepared; you may not have much energy left. Cancer-(June 22-July 22) You may think life is fun games now, but reality may be around the corner. your nose to the grind stone like everybody else, or will be sorry. Pisces-(Feb. 19-March 20) Hey, did you know that you very lucky, because you have the honor of having t very last HAPPY WEEK!!! for the spring '8 semester. Aquarius-(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Open your heart and yo mind, because your stubbornness is ruining somethi more important - a friendship. Forgive and forg before you are all alone. Sagittarius-(Nov. 22-Dec 21) You're going to have a "long lonely summer," because you may be stuck in d stuff. Wiggle your way out the best you can. Good Luck. -----= · . . . GAMBLERS' NIGHT OUT - Professor Tom Nelson mmded a "Big Six" wheel at Student Government's Casino Night last saturday at the SUB. am trar Capricorn-(Dec. 21-Jan.19) Aries-(March 21-Apr. 19) Listen to what frustration is telli you, because it may be important. Just because y feel you can do something, it does not mean you No one is perfect, so don't get mad if you find out y are human. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.J.tJ :~·;;;;. · Kirk J Virgo-(Aug. 23-Sept 22) $0 you think you have it all under control - Wrong!!! Look behind you, you're not as on top of things as you think you are. Nancy J tourit �May 4, 1989 PAGE NINE hat are you doing this um mer? ---------------~-~ who ~a of >Ugo it is: 1thing you gain" wall, 1e out J're a Kirk Johnson Sophomore I am working and getting ready to go to college in Michigan where I am transferring. Cheryl Yuhnick (Junior) and Rosina Generose (Sophomore) Definitely not studying, but eating, sleeping, and shopping. Richard Enders Freshman I am working and going to Wildwood for awhile. away one. 1d be 1 and . Put 1r you 1u are 19 the 1 '89 telling e you J can. Jt you ~,1 Nancy Fuhrman • Junior I am working in a hospital as a nurse and then getting married and touring Europe. Stephanie Machuzak Junior I am going to Nancy Fuhrman's wedding and throwing her a baby shower in the south of France. Tony Krawczyk ·Junior I would like to take summer classes here but you never know how things are going to work out. Joe Barr Sophomore I am working at IBM on the third shift, so I guess I won't be going out too much. your ething orget, "long deep Good under as on Bruce Bonnick Junior I am working for a utility company. Patty Price Sophomore I am taking a summer class and basically having fun. Karen Sitarski Junior I am turning 21. Gina Viccaro Freshman I am working and going to the shore. �PAGE T EN May 4, 1989 Die Hard: Thrilling Get ready for high-rise heroics as Bruce Willis sheds the moonlight and becomes a shining star in his latest film Die Hard. This is an explosive flick that is loaded with ' comedy, suspense, and most of all, action. It is in stock and ready to rent in video stores everywhere. Willis, who stars in ABC's Moonlighting, keeps the cocky charm he invented in that show alive in Die Hard. However,he does so much more calmly. His character is cool and straight-faced throughout this high-powered film. Willis stars as a New York City cop who returns to California to see his ex-wife, played by Bonnie Bedelia. She manages the skyscraper where Willis shows up for a Christmastime visit atop the high-rise. This visit is short-lived when terrorists storm the building ad take Dep a r tment or Earth and Env iromental Sciences SENIOR PROJECTS PRESENTATIONS the top floor inhabitats hostage, including Willis' ex. "Roy," as the leader of the terrorists refers to Willis, is te only person who manages to escape the fiasco. Faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to attend this year·s senior project reports in Earth I, Environmental Sciences. The topic of discussion ls GLOBAL CLIMATIC CHANGE : Scientific Assessment and Policy Making. He taunts and haunts the invaders, knocking them off one or two at a time, until he final showdown in a fireball finale that is sure to scorch the screen of your TV set. The presentations will be given in SLC I on May 6 1989 from 7 :00 to 9:30 PM . There will be a mid break and refreshments after the presentations A question and answer period will follow the presen tions. Please Join Us. If it's action you want, then it's action you '11 get when you rent Die Hard. It will live easy on your video screen for years to come. ee l elJ ion coni tive int~ thtwo im of Sec Heather F ong with ordKi1 O,topai Natio1' iety's cha For four ticipatec 39 Sta lner pse e ti.el e Will Bruce Willis · :PJJIOBWO~l~J.~ ~i~iffilirMll. . sponsored by Apple Computer, Inc. Macintoshes and IBM computers can coexist in the same office. Now you don't have to worry about spending money on a Mac and being unable to use it on the job. The success of Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Macintosh go hand in hand. Doing page layout on the Mac is the perfect way to demonstrate the Mac's ease of use. Connectivity - using Macs and 1\,1S-DOS computers in the same environment Thursday, May 4, 1989 Mac Lab, SLC 105, lla.m. - 12:30 p.m. Desktop. 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This is to catapu helicopH An when yo career is First, as gaining ership ei job can Navy pi gation, other te you'll b( to work forces i It's with big Navy pi years, YJ muchm benefits include annual dental ~ many t· and cou T~ physica Find �May 4, 1989 pee ch and De hate Team i--eIe b r a t e s 4 9 th y e a r : PAGE ELEVEN Do~ouwant~yearbook~ex~ear? - - - 7 Well, if positions aren't ed to ·th & n is mt ay 6th. nidpoint ,s. A esenta- The Wilkes College Speech/ Debate Union concluded its 49th won of active intercollegiate com~tion with two impressive accomilishments. The team ofScottZolner, Susan Tomasko, Heather Hand, and Teresa Hennan, along with Director of+"orensics Bradford Kinney, traveled to SLLouis, MO, to participate in the Pi Kappa Delta National Forensic Honorary Society's championship tomoament. For four days the Wilkes 1eam participated against 115 .:hools from 39 states. Scott Zolner was recognized as one of the top seven speakers in the nation in the field of entertainment speaking. The Wilkeli unit was also recognized as one of the top thirty forensic schools in the country. The second accomplishment occurred just prior to the natjonal championship competition in St. Louis. The Wilkes Speech/Debate unit consisting of Laurie Eater, Teresa Herman, Scott Zolner, Christo- pher Collins, Susan Tomasko, Alisa Geller, and Gerald Kelley won the honor of being named the second best school in speech competition for the state of Pennsylvania for 198990. To be named the second place overall state championship, the team won 15 awards at the state convention. For the first time in its recent history Wilkes made a clean sweep of the Speech as Entertainment category. Scott Zolner took top honors in this field while Teresa Herman won second, Chris Collins brought home a third place trophy and a fourth place award went to Gerald Kelley. It was a sweep once again for Wilkes in the area of Sales Competition Speaking with Laurie Eater taking first place. Following close behind her was Chris Collins with a second place finish and the third place state honor went to Scott Zolner. Eateronceagain showed her rhetorical skills by winning the first place trophy in Original Expository f~~~~t~f ~eg;~_n't be a yearbook for the I PLEASE, JOIN THE AMNICOLA STAFF Speaking. Teammate Teresa HerThe following positions are available: man captured the second place hon- I Editor-in-chief, Photography Editor, Lay-out Editor, Copy Editor, ors for Wilkes. In the area of Im- I Business Manager, and Secretary. promptu Acting in Pairs, Zolner and I Deadline is MAY 8, Interviews will be scheduled later. Collins were recognized as the third I best in the state. I AMNICOLA Application for Editorial Positions Two Wilkes graduating seniors I also won state honors - Susan I Tomasko was awarded fifth place IName_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ honors in. the fcaDtego~ Lo~ Single I Local Address Interpretation o ramauc 1terature ----------------and Gerald Kelley won a second: State_ _Zip_ _ _ _ _Local Phone_ _ _ _ __ place award in the difficult area of P t Address . IC.. . R oun di ng out I ermanen Rh etonca nt1c1sm. --------------the Wilkes sweep was Laurie Eater I State · Zip Local Phone who was named the fourth top IP . t-.- - - - - - - ------- osi ions applying for (In order of pref.): -('._ 1. speaker of the entire tournament. The Wilkes Speech/Debate team has traveled over 10,000 miles this past year and has won over 40 awards/honors/trophies for the College. The team is directed by Dr. Bradford Kinney of the Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts Department. --------------------2. --------------------3. --------------------Do you have prior yearbook experience? List positions on any publication staffs. What experience do you have that will help you in the pos. you are applying for. WINDOW OFFICE AVAILABLE. P) 1 the anal This is no ordinary desk job. It can put you at the controls of an F-14 Tomcat-ready to catapult off the deck of a Navy carrier at full throttle. Or.hovering in a Navy helicopter over the flight deck of a frigate at sea. Any way you fly, when you fly Navy, your career is going to take off. First, as a Navy officer gaining the kind of leadership experience no other job can offer. Then, as a Navy pilot with flight, navigation, aerodynamic, and other technical training, you'll be putting your skills to work for one of the elite forces in the world. It's a big challenge with big rewards. As a Navy pilot, after only four years, you'll be earning as much as $35,000. And your benefits package will include 30 days' paid annual vacation, medical/ dental benefits, as well as many tax-free incentives . You'll also be provided with an extensive training program and countless opportunities that can lead to a career full of adventure. , To qualify, you must have a BA or BS, be no more than 25, pass aptitude and physical exams, be willing to relocate , and be a U.S. citizen. Find out more by calling LT Larry Burnett, USN at 1-800-692-7818. DTP age- NAVY OFFICER You are Tomorrow. You are the Navy. y N ---- Major- - - - - - - -Cum GPA- - - Maj.GPA___ Expected Credits you will be taking: Fall 1988_ _ _ _ _ _Spring 1988_ _ _ _ __ Hours/week you can work on the yearbook_ _ I hereby authorize t he Selection Cormnit tee to verify that I am a Student in good stand ing at Wilkes. If I am selected, I understand that my scholarship is contingent on satisfactory on-the-job performance and satisfactory academic standing. Signature Date Applicants for Photo. and Copy Eds. must ~ubmit samples of their work with app. --------------------- _J Blockbuster movie hits Wilkes by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor wish that he could be big, and the next-morning he wakes as an adult. Naturally, this offers a wide Imagine what would happen if, as a twelve-year-old child, you were variety of difficulties and dilemas for suddenly thrust into an adult body in Josh to get into and out of. One of the more delightful a strictly adult world. How would you handle yourself? How would scenes involves Hanks as the man/ you cope with the difficult task of child and the manager of a toy store finding a job? How would you cope playing on a giant-size keyboard. Throughout the movie, Josh with the members of the opposite learns about life in the adult world sex? This is the situation that Tom · and discovers the pleasures and Hanks finds himself facing in the hit complications of romance. Big was a big hit in the theaters movie Big, which is being shown in Stark 101 this weekend, May 5 at and is sure to be a big attraction at Wilkes. So, come one, come all and 7:30 and 9 p.m. As Josh Baskin, Hanks makes a see Big, and have a ~d, big time. -c... �May 4, 1989 PAGE TWELVE RE SERVE O.F FI CE RS' TR A I N I NG CORPS is no bell tant wres1 s after tl of Mary oft~spo~ ce arrivir York si: e Wilke, f 62-10-2 n spent t, ohn Rees k, but no for his liJ did not ta sand uni, t, when it Her had jll te ... make pen. ilkes wa ot on ti how tot a disaste oumam1 dtobetl .YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD SUCCESS IS 'THE ONE YOU COULD TAKE THIS SUMMER. At Anny ROTC Camp Challenge, you'll learn what it takes to succeed-in college and in life. You'll build self-confidence and develop your leadership potential. Plus you can also qualify to earn an Anny Officer's commission when you graduate from college. Anny ROTC Camp Challenge. It may be just what you need to reach the top. ARMY ROTC THE SMARTEST COLLEGE COURSE YOU CAN TAKE. See your Professor of Military Science Jefferson Hall, University of Scranton 961-7457 or 826-5900 EXT 718 ... out of his g but Johns that I get t, dearest frie bad intend< �PAGE THIRTEEN May 4, 1989 iller's goals graduate to law school was 17-4 and finished fifth at the EIWA Tournament. As a junior, Miller got serious about his school work and his wrestling. He consistently appeared on the Dean's List and improved to 20-0 in dual action. The person he feels WILKES-BARRE A class act with a plan for his had a lot to do with his turnaround was Reese, his coach. e. "Coach Reese was very influential in my life," Miller There is no better way to describe former Wilkes said. "He was the one who gave me a chance to excel. Plus, liege assistant wrestling coach Andre Miller, who will be he helped me with my internship, with applying to law ving Wilkes after this semester to pursue a law degree at school, and with coaching. He saw me come in as a kid and University of Maryland. grow into a man. " A quiet, soft~spoken individual, Miller has left his mark As a senior, Miller achieved what very few wrestlers Wilkes since arriving as a skinny 17 year-old from Long attain: All-American honors, for finishing eighth in the land, New York six years ago. In his four years as a country at the NCAA Championships. It was just another mber of the Wilkes wrestling team, he compiled a dual step in plan of life. eet mark of 62-10-2 . He was named an All-American in "I have developed a structured life from coach," he 986 after finishing eighth at the NCAA Tournament and explained. "He has a plan for life that I respect very much: twice a firs t-place finisher at the Eastern Intercollegiate God, family, then wrestling. Being on my own at a young restling Association (EIW A) Championhsips. age has forced me to plan everything in my life." He then spent two seasons as an assistant wrestling That plan for his life is really taking shape now as he ch for John Reese. It all seems very easy now when heads south for law school. His decision to attend Maryland king back, but no one, not even Miller himself, realized was not an easy one, though, as he had 10 other schools to at the plan for his life would tum out like it did. pick from. Miller did not take up the sport of wrestling until tenth · That's right, Miller was accepted to 11 law schools. de. Being relatively new to the sport, he did not finish "I figured I would apply to a few so that I would not be 'g hat the New York State Championships his senior year. left out," he said. "Never did I think that I would get wcolleges and universities even bothered to recruit him. accepted at all eleven." In fac t, when it came down to decide where to attend Now that he is ready for law school, another set of hool, Miller had just two real choices, Wilkes or South goals is being formulated. olina State ...make,the wrong choice and you don't know "My goal is to get my law degree, and practice in the hat can happen. D.C. area," Miller commented. "Later, I want to get my Since Wilkes was a Division I school, Miller decided to doctorate, and become a judge or get involved with local ·ve it a shot on the big-time level. He didn't realize, politics. I want to make an impactin the community and ugh, just how .tough it would be. His first year, in his help make the world a better place to live." ords, "was a disaster," as he ended it with a 4-6 record. At Reese, who has seen his share of wrestlers in 36 years e EIW A Tournament, he was beaten in the first round, of coaching, is very proud of Miller. hich proved to be the turning point in his wrestling career. "I can't say enough about Andre," he said. "He is a "I was physically sore after the match," he explained. class individual who is respected by both his teammates and And I vowed from that point on that I would never get beat other coaches around the country. I couldn't go to the NCAA e that again." Tournament this year, so Andre filled in, and I got nothing His career then skyrocketed. In his sophomore year he rivia '89 but positive comments from coaches about him. "He has really matured since I first saw him as a 17 year-old. Everyone will miss him." The feelings will be reciprocated. "Wilkes College and Wilkes-Barre are both very nice places. I will really miss them," Miller said. "But I feel fortunate that I had a chance to spend part of my life here. Now, though, it's time for me to become focused on new challenges arid plans." And there is no doubt that whatever Andre Miller plans to focus on, the outcome will be successful. photo by OoMa Yedlock Andre Miller is headed to law school. A tribute to Wilkes' sports deities y Lee Morrell eacon Editor Here is something you'll never get from me: a free 'via question and answer. QUESTION: What is the most oft said, while also ing the most ignored, remark in The Beacon office? ANSWER: Jim Clark's "Lee, write me a Trivia." It is because of that and the over abundance of words illing out of his and colleague "Razor" Ray "Call me ything but Johnson" Ott's computers that it is a rare asion that I get to converse, trivially of course, with you, y very dearest friends. I had intended to regale you with tales of the rofessional and college sporting ranks, but have decided, stead, to laud and lambaste those who are deserving of th. Jim Clark: This bozo trashes me for being both a angers and Cowboys fan. This comes from the fan of the teams with very possibly the ugliest uniforms in pro sports: ~e Eagles and the Flyers. Honestly, would you wear green and silver together? How about orange and black? I thought not. Aside from his lack of taste in teams, I truly respect this guy for his ability to put \\'.orqs, tpg~tl}er~ .F:or r11o;,~ 9( athlete and team leader. you who don't read the Philadelphia Daily News , Elmer Considering nobody else will be able to defend Smith, a sports columnist, agrees with me on that one. "Zott" Ott: Although the ZerMan has the same taste themselves against my slashing pen, I will now hold my tongue. in professional teams as Clark, I think the world of Philly Boy. This is the guy who has been teaching The Beacon Athletic Ravings: After witnessing the NBA Fresh 101, a classy class on how to be a Philly Boy, or just playoffs I am updating my picks for the finals (no I'm not act like one. bailing out). The series will pit the Golden State Warriors Marc Graves: Definitely the class act of this year's . against the Milwaukee Bucks. It will be brought to a Colonel cagers, Graves will be missed in a big way by seventh game, where the Warriors' Manute Bol will block a friends and teammates next year. Thank you Gravy Train for Jack Sikma baby hook, get the rebound, take it downcourt many fond memories of Colonel Hoops. ahd will sink the trey with two ticks left on the game clock . Brian Ba uer: If it weren't for Jack Cuvo, Wilkes . . If not, watch for the red hot Pistons to upend would have at least a two-time All-American in this upset-minded Phoenix in five ... Does anyone really think 118-pounder. This guy deserves a heck of a lot of kudos for that the Flyers will pass the Canadiens, let alone the Flames, toughing it out in one of the most competitive weight in the hunt for Lord Stanley's Cup? ... The Al Leiter for classes in Division twrestling. Jesse Barfield deal was the best and worst in a long time for Considering no one else will be -abl~ to defend the Yankees. They needed Barfield's heavy stick but also themselves against my slashing pen, I will now hold my needed Leiter's fastball . Only time .will tell ... I think tongue. Roger Hatch sabotaged the Scranton U. boat in Sunday's Melissa Kennedy: Yet another senior who gave Cherry Blossom Regatta .. . Is the weather really this nice, this writer many great sports memories. The courage that or is it the Lady Colonel Diamond squad? Don't light a this Lady Colonel showed was immeasurable. I can still see match around the softball team, they're set to explode ... her diving into the stands and landing on the same knee It's about time that Bo Jackson give up Deion "Prime Time" everytime. The next game she would have the knee wrapped .. ?~ s~v~~e~ .~i!h. ~f!Ii.s~s.- . T~i~ !s. ~n~ .~u!Sy _ap~ .e~sepµ?n~l .. Sanders' wife and swing a bat on a fulltime basis . • ~.. " .. ..... "'"' ... . . ' .. . • . -... ~ ,. - f., ..... . �PAGE FOURTEEN May 4, 1%9 Happy 39th birthday to "Freezie" Tat The sun is shining so bright, one can't help but think of the summer days that lie ahead of us. No more ten-page papers or labs. No more 8 a.m. classes. Vacation is right around the comer. But before you go, here are the top ten moments and/or events in Wilkes sports this year as seen by Jim Clark and me: At number ten, we have "The Colonel," senior Bob Wachowski. He was everywhere a sporting event was talking place, lending his spirit and encouragement to all athletes who competed. He is ' The Colooel that all others will be measured against, and he will be greatly missed. Number nine features senior football player Mark Habeeb's tying the school record for most interceptions in a career (17). At number eight is sophomore golfer Rob Cella, who shot a 237 at last weekend's Middle Atlantic Conference's golf tournament. There were 21 teams competing with five players per team. Mathematics figures that out to 105 players. Cella finished third. Number seven goes to Mike Shroat for capturing the 161-pound title at the Wilkes Open. Number six goes to Jodi Kest and the rest of the Lady Colonels basketball team. The lady hoopsters tied the mark for most wins in a season (16) and made·the MAC playoffs before gelling knocked off by The University of Scranton in a heartbreakec Number five goes to Kim Skrepenak for throwing a no-hitter against Mansfield University. Four goes out to the backcourt duo of Marc Graves and Jimmy Nolan, who both broke the 1,000-point plateau this year, Nolan against Bloomsburg and Graves against Kings. Number three goes to junior wide reciever Craig Stevens for setting a school record for recieving yardage in one game. He caught eight balls for a total of 230 yards in a loss to Susquehanna University. Number two is a combination between Steve Schannauer and the rest of the wrestling team for their defeat of nationally-ranked Syracuse University. Schannauer topped Rob Cole in the pressure-packed and deciding heavyweight match. The best memory of the 1988-89 sports season goes to head coach Vince Trivelpiece and the Lady Colonels softball team. Trivelpiece, in just his first year, guided the team to a remarkable 22-2 regular season record. With the help of assistants Tom Dunsmuir and Joe Drach, the Lady Colonels set the school record for victories in a season and are ranked in the nation's top 20 as they head into the MAC Tournament. ******** Runner-up for Lady Colonel of the Year has to go to the softball team's lefthanded pitcher Jen Bodnar. Bodnar has put together a remarkable season which would probably be good for the Cy Young award in the major leagues. "She should make the MAC all-star team," Dunsmuir said. "If she doesn',t we will be pretty upset." Bodnar had remarkable stats. She went 15-1, setting the school record for wins in a season. In 99 innings pitched, she had a 0.99 earned run average, 13 complete games, and four shutouts. She struck out 41 batters and allowed only 14 bases on balls. Her 'control was the major reason for her success. "She has great control," Dunsmuir said. "She just throws strikes and puts the ball in play and takes advantage of the defense behind her." "Her control is what makes her so good," catcher Melissa Kennedy. "She was very consistent. She throws the ball over the plate and has confidence in her fielders." As for Bodnar, her and the team's season has come as a bit of a surprise. "I was really optimistic coming into the season that we would have a good team, but I never thought we would go 22-2 and I would set the school record for most wins in a season," she said. "Its just great" ******** While on the subject of wrestlers, we here on th sports staff would like to send out a belated Colonel of Week designation to freshman J.P. Epifanio, but not his wrestling skills. It seems that Epifanio, a native or Queensbury, New York, is a diver at heart. Despile the that the new Marts Center is without a pool, Epifanio is known to stay active and works out regularly. He toot unofficial diving championship at Wilkes last month considering taking up diving next year when he ~ Cortland State. ** of The Locker ble. A colu journalism, a fo acharacter disco example of thi ew weeks ago I saw Ralston's ******** ******** Deion Sanders, the Atlanta Falcons' recent numberone cµ-aft pick, is the greatest self promoter and quote machine ever. He has nicknamed himself "Neon" and "Prime Time," and will be a pleasure for every sportswriter he deals with in the next ten years. Deion is so good with his mouth that he should be teamed with Philadelphia Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan. Here are his three best quotes so far: In this one, he tells everyone that football, not baseball (he is playing AA ball in the Yankees chain), is his sport. "Football is my love. I'm married to football. Baseball is just my girlfriend." Someone has to tell Deion that when you're married, girlfriends aren't allowed. In the next one, he tells us how much he expects to get paid. "Everybody says Deion is going to get X amount of dollars. I just want it to rhyme with my name - Deion, million." But his best has been a warning to the Detroit Lions not to draft him. · "If Detroit picked me, I would have asked for so much money, they would have had to put me on layaway." Happy Birthday wishes go out to Grace "Freezie" will be celebrating her 39th down at th~ g Beverage Barn in Williamsport today. The first customers who wish her ·a happy birthday will autographed full-length posters of her son and basketball player, Steven J. Tate, who is also ce a birthday soon. Tate will tum 20 on May 8. The fi women to wish him a happy birthday get a free tour "pleasure dome." (Shaggy is not included in this deal). "Spaz" turns 20 on May 7. H.B., you psycho. "Tac" turns the big 21 on May 27. ******** Here are five things to look forward to next year: - Nolan becoming the all time leading sc Wilkes men's basketball history. -The women's soccer team getting a win. - The men's tennis team getting a win. -The women's basketball knocking off of power and this year's national champions, Elii.abethto - Dave Rodgers' being named the MVP of Wilkes-Barre Breakers rugby team. ******** ******** Hey La, Hey La Da Dada, Hey la, Hey La Da Da. Two weeks ago, the Sunday Independent ran a story I know these guys who live at 42, about Wilkes coaches Ron Rainey and Bill Unsworth They're gonna graduate but they still won't know being on the hot seat. It was said Rainey would have to start todo. producing victories and recruits, and Unsworth would have to If you need a win in wiffle ball, start disciplining his players better, or the two would be these guys are the ones to call. scanning the unemployment ads. I know these guys who live at Academy, These requests seem a little off-base. I could say a lot more but they'd get mad at me. In 42 ·years of men's varsity basketball Wilkes' record is Hey La, Hey LaDa Dada, Hey la, HeylaDaDa. a pathetic 395-528. The Colonels have had eight coaches in ******** their history and only one, Ron Righter (24-24), does not have a losing record. Don't blame the coach. Pump more money into the program and a winner will follow. I would like to take this moment to thank all As far as football is concerned, discipline and winning coaches who I worked with this year who made my · after last year's 2-8 record are the major priorities. little bit easier. But the biggest thanks goes out to Unsworth, or any other coach for ·that matter, should "The Lean, Mean Stud Machine" McGuire. not have to take the blame for the actions of his players. We for all your help, big guy. are talking about 18-23 year-old inen for the most part. ******** They should have enough maturity to act responsibly and take the blame for their mistakes. As for the winning, Unsworth had put together back to Despite the fact that Lee Morrell knows absol back 7-3 seasons before injuries played a major role in last nothing about sports (he thinks the Dallas Cowboys year's nightmare. With the new weight room in the Marts good football team, he picked West Virginia to beat Center, look for the football team to bounce back to its Dame, he picked the Rangers to win the Patrick Di playoffs, and he picked Cinncin?lti to beat San Fran · winning form next year. the Super Bowl), he is a good guy. ******** ******** Despite the fact that eight wrestlers (Brian Bauer, Steve Schannauer, Tony Diaz, Charlie Keyes, Marc Palanchi, Chris Shaud, Andy Feinberg, and Tom Obrzut would beat Morrell in a boxing Marty Strayer) live on the third floor of Evans Hall, the floor's wrestling match of the year goes to freshman Joe Sullivan and sophomore Gary Hrobochuck. The match, officiated by Feinberg, took place in the wee hours of the night and was one for the books. The fray went back and forth, starting in Sullivan's room. The second period moved into Hrobochuck's room, and featured the scrappy Sullivan's taking out part of the sink and tying the match at two. The third and decisive round moved to the hallway. Both grapplers were at each other's throats, but Hrobochuck finnally chalked up the win for causing the most dorm damage. ******** Jim Clark, my sports editor, is one of the knowledgeable individuals that I have met, in sports otherwise. I hope people realize his talent level and the that he is someday going to be a big-time writer. He is the nicest guy you could ever want to meet ******** I'm outta here. Hope everyone has a great s See you in September. ks go to pix. The p rk. so to We ir diligent ut sheets. 1 embarrassin enough. rmation di fans should tl of "all his goo ible question tyear. They a t in Lee's p . Have som, ing new, nningh an times an letting yo1 , what's 1 busts thr< in his eyes f Cigar! Ray Ott ti ' g, curb-drivrn t to take on aspect of his rest? keep push is a domina t requires d t of the �May 4, 1989 'lie m theBeacon onel of the ut not for 1tive of ;pite the fact ifanio is -Ie took the 10nth and is transfers to race Tate. the good old 'he first ten will recieve and Wilkes o celebrating The first ten e tour of the deal). ycho. year: ng scorer in of perennial ,ethtown. 1VP of the 1aDa. : know what me. 'a Da. ank all the le my job a )ut to Tom re. Thanks 1yers will win it .for Carol Santillo WHAT'S IN A NAME? ta Shamus. Danny Ott, you were ******** WHEN DOES SUMMER START? - A year of I, a year of The Locker Room. For me, the two have inseparable. A column , in my opinion, is tlie boat of journalism, a forum in which a personality can ed, a character discovered. The best example of this w~ s a piece I did on George ton a few weeks ago. As ah employee of sports ation, I saw Ralston's name plastered everywh~re in !es. Clearly, the man was the impetus of Wilkes ·cs. My interview with him also revealed his class as ividual. His article was by far the most enjoyable to ******** WITHOUT YOU The Beacon section is a group effort, an assembly line of dedicated Many thanks go to Bruce Alexis and Donna ck for the pix. The pages would look awfully boring ut your work. Thanks also to Wendy Rosencrance and Ed ico for their diligent copy reading, which continues to the layout sheets. A bunch of errors are caught that be a bit embarrassing in print. We're in debt to you I can't say enough. Sports information director Toin McGuire bailed us ore than a few times with statistics, stories and results. ·as, Tiger. Trivia fans should thank Lee Morrell for his witty ·ations of "all his good friends" in the sports world and impossible questions. Really, people, you've got to tter next year. They aren't that hard. A defect in Lee's personality is that he's a 'Dallas boys fan. Have some taste, big guy. "Buddy Ball" is ys welcoming new, eager supporters. Just write odall Cunningham is the best quarterback in the • 3,000,000 times and Andre "Dirty" Waters and I lhink about letting you become a real football follower. Hey, Lee, what's Troy Aikman gonna do when gie White busts through the line and bears down on with fire in his eyes for the first time? Yeah, panic is a word. Cigar! I thank Ray Ott the most. The smooth-talking, -dressing, curb-driving, basketball-playing Philadelphian hesitant to take on the responsibility of an assistant editor. He eventually found out that, yes, indeed, he writer at heart. He's been promoted to co-sports editor yours truly for next year. You deserve it, Razor. You good. ng match. f the most n sports or md the fact He is also at summer. Ray, Bruce and I believe in the Flyers. Beware, Les Habitantes. I attended high school in Ocean City, New Jersey and, believe me, down thataway, the boys in black and orange are more than a team. They're a cult, a religion, a way of life. Words can't describe what has to be experienced. Just ask Carol Santillo, a fellow OCHS mate. When the Flyers lost in the seventh game to Edmonton in 19'87, she skipped school for a week to mourn. She returned in bare feet and tattered Rick Tocchet jersey, but she was never quite the same. Oh, Peter Zezel, where have you gone? Lee is also a New York Rangers fan. Does that tell you something about what we have to put up with? Kest's squad ...John Walsh is the frisbee master...What was the main reason for the Lady Colonels' basketball resurgence? A.) Kest's black, spiked heels B.) Vince Trivelpiece's fish tie C.) Nicole Kovaleski's double figures in points and rebounds every game ... Tough choice . . . Michele Corbett can play some serious stickball .. .I don't think anyone in the MAC can cover Craig Stevens alone .. .I hear nothing but good things about Jerry Bavitz, and I can see why ... Steve Tate is .worth the price of admission to a Colonels basketball game ...Wait a minute, I never pay ... Marc Graves must have sold his soul to be able to handle the roundball like that. ..Bob Wachowski is the best athlete on campus ...As the interceptions started accumulating, Sean Meagley talked to The Beacon less and less ... Here's hoping Courtney McFarlane's knee heals without a glitch ... Tom Doughty could cause some serious trouble for opponents if he's switched to forward .. . Chris Creegan is ready for Steffi Graf and Gaby Sabatini...Spencer Corbett could take Amos Mansdorf ... Phil Wingert wants some water ... Tom Obrzut should start a "Mouth Olympics" ... Bill Unsworth will probably get a chance to show his coaching abilities next season without looking up at a 30-point deficit in the second quarter. ******** MINDLESS BANTER (UNIVERSAL SECTION) - Rodney Peete will supplant the grossly ******** immobile Chuck Long in the Detroit Lions' "Silver THE OBLIGATORY "CHUM" UPDATE - A Streak" run-and-shoot offense ... Ivan Lendl, one of the word (or eighty) about Wayne "Chum" Henninger. The class acts in all of sports, will win his first Wimbledon title frosh phenom hasn't hit the headlines for a few weeks now. in July ... Deion Sanders must spend hours in front of the Rumor has it he is laying low, waiting to spring the mirror each morning ...The Detroit Pistons will take the Los following bomb on Ron Rainey and the Wilkes Angeles Lakers in five ... A travesty of justice will occur if community: he's quitting basketball and journeying north of Wayne Gretzky isn't named the NHL's most valuable the border to concentrate on curling, his true love. player...The Kansas City Chiefs have improved their already Seriously, Chum, those nine points were key, baby. stingy defense with the drafting of Derrick Thomas and By the way, Chum, did you know that Living Colour's the post-draft acquisition of Mike Junkin from "Cult of Personality" was written about you? Cleveland ...Jay Schroeder should have an All-Pro year for ******** the Los Angeles Raiders. The pennant winners? New York MINDLESS BANTER (WILKES SECTION) and Cincinnati in the National League, and New York and - The only guy on campus with triceps bigger than mine Oakland in the junior circuit. Cincy will take the Yanks in is Ray Mendoza ... Where can I get a Kurt Tamai six. hat? ... Tom Nelson has a real future in Atlantic City as a ******** roulette spinner... A most embarrassing moment occurred when I, subbing for Dave "My idol is Kent Heartfelt THE PHILLY CONNECTION Westling" Kaszuba at the mike, announced that Kim thanks to Elmer Smith and Paul Domowitch of the Zoka was entering the game for the Lady Colonels Philadelphia Daily News for making the Second Annual basketball squad. It was actually her sister, Krista. Sorry, High School Editors Day a true success. Special thanks to girls. Incidentally, Kim tells anyone willing to listen that Elmer for reminding Ray and I that it's always "our story." ******** she was a better shooter than her sibling before her leg injury ... Sue Charnecki made a mistake in quitting Jodi SA YON ARA - Class dismissed, faithful ones. olonel of the Year Schroat reaches higher goals tinued from page 16 absolutely vboys are a , beat Notre ck Division Francisco in PAGE FIFTEEN Schroat feels a prod is sometimes required to_fire his ns. "I wrestle better when I'm angry . When a guy -faces me or does something illegal, it gets me going," ·ct. It's not hard for Schroat to dissociate himself from the ,however. "Once the match is over, you're not enemies. It's easy ake hands." What aspect of his wrestling repertoire puts Schroat a bove the rest? "I just keep pushing the whole match," he said. stling is a dominant part of my life for six or seven ths. It requires dedication. Like I said, I like the ical aspect of the sport. I'm in shape for the whole n. "It's a relief when the season is over, though. You're ing so hard for such a long time that you enjoy your . It's hard to keep yourself motivated through the Assistant coach Andre Miller lauds Schroat's mental toughness. "He fears nobody," Miller said. "He knows he can win and he doesn't freeze up. He mixes that with natural ability." Junior heavyweight Steve Schannauer is Schroat's pre-match warmup partner. He is a close witness of the mental makeup of the gladiator in preparation. "He stays very intense," he said. "He's very team-oriented. He keeps the.spirit of the team up. He's very close-knit with the guys. "He's an excellent wrestler. Mike will surprise you. He comes up with everything." Schroat first wrestled in eighth grade. He attended East High School in Erie, PA for two years before moving on to Williamsport High School, where he came under the tutelage of Tom Best. For Schroat, the relationship was extremely beneficial. "Coach Best helped me out a lot," he said. "He's responsible for me getting into Wilkes. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be in school." "I saw Mike wrestle in the regional finals when he was . a senior," Reese said. "I knew . Tom Best and he told me that Mike was one of the finest technicians on the team. "He knew our program and felt Mike was the kind of kid who could succeed. He was right" Wrestling wasn't always Schroat's first love. "I really wanted to play football, but I never had the size. I found out that I had good balance, so I stuck with wrestling." Are there any influentials in Schroat's life? "My brother Darrell is great," he said. "He's very interested in my matches. He lives in Pittsburgh so he can't come up, but he's always calling me to see how I dld. "John Reese is a great man to have in your corner. He teaches us in practice, and he knows it's up to us the mat. His experience is unbelievable." Schroat, a psychology major, aspires to be physical therapist. He would also like to stay in wrestling in some capacity. "I think I can teach some people," he said. "I think I'd make a half-decent coach." He's already more than a half-decent wrestler .. .and person. - �The Locker Room Colonel of the Year (conL) The Razor's Edge Andre Miller Trivia '89 Wilkes College . Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Have a great summer and we'll see yoa next semester! Lady_ Colonel of the Year Kovaleski back for more by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor we can do very well. Our biggest challenge will be to knock off Elizabethtown. We played them tough and I think we have a good chance at beating them next year." As for this past season, Kovaleski was the brightest of star-filled team. At times, Kovaleski was dominant, strapping the Lady Colonels on her back and carrying them to victory, She led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13 points and nine boards. She also shot an incredible 57.2 percent from the field. "Nicole was a great clutch player," Kest said. "When we needed a basket, she scored it for us, when we needed a rebound, she got it for us. Her coming back next year is so huge. Instead of losing both of our main inside players (Kovaleski and senior Melissa Kennedy), we will only be losing one, and we have some pretty good freshmen coming in next year. Nicole will just make us extra tough." For Wilkes head women's basketball coach Jodi Kest, the developments in the past few weeks have certain people calling her an Indian giver. It seems Kest had given this year's Beacon Lady Colonel of the Year, Nicole Kovaleski, a plaque at the last home game of the year, a plaque usually reserved for departing seniors. And now she wants it back. Kovaleski, who is only a sophomore, was supposed to be in her last year at Wilkes. She was considering transferring to Temple to pursue her academic inters ts in the medical field. But now, her plans have changed and she will return. Good news for Kest and the Lady Colonels, not so good for Middle Atlantic Conference foes. "I want the plaque back," Kest said kiddingly. "Seriously though, she can keep the plaque. I'm very thrilled she is coming back. She has a~ lot of experience and knows the system ." As for Kovaleski, she is finally sure what she will be doing next year. "I was one of about 700 people who applied to Temple University and the guy told me it would be best if I stayed at Wilkes and continued in my Biology program and then applied next year," Kovaleski said. 'Tm very happy to be coming back next year. I think To comprehend Kovaleski's importance and talent, one needs to look no further than her peers. "It's the best thing," said freshman forward Deb Erdner. "She was probably the MVP of our team. We would probably have lost a few more games next year if we didn't have her." As for Kest, she is less one plaque but plus one all-star player. Not a bad exchange. pholo by Doma ¥ Nicole Kovaleski, the Lady Colonel of the Year. Colonel of the Year Schroat pushes to the top by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor ·•-- - ~ i f ., photo by Mike Schroat, the Colonel of the Year. Dom ■ Yedlock WILKES-BARRE - Mike Schroat's wrestling style mirrors his life. It's even, balanced. And successful. . w ·i nning an award like Beacon Colonel of the Year won't pump his ego or swell his head. He's too good for that. Accolades, while welcomed, aren't necessary for an athlete, and person, of his caliber. 'Tm not really out for a lot of individual recognition," he said. If Schroat puts another season like his junior campaign on the board, his fame will increase. A 19-1-3 mark, which included the 161-pound title at January's Wilkes Open, was followed by a third-place finish at the EIWA Tournament, which earned him a trip to the NCAAs in Oklahoma City. At the Nationals, Schroat won three matches in the 158-pound class, reaching the quarterfinals. He then lost two in a row, missing All-American status by one victory. The narrow miss has whetted his appetite for next season; he wants an NCAA championship. "I know what I have to do this [upcoming] year," Schroat said. "I think I know what it takes. I'm going to try to do everything I can to be a national champion next year. "It's my ultimate goal. I don't want to look back after I graduate and have any regrets." Wrestling head coach John Reese d Schroat is too far off the mark. "It's good to set goals, and that's a reali for Mike," he said. "He got that far at Nati I think that motivates a wrestler when he comes "When you're in a sport, you want to be Mike's talented enough that it's logical for want to be national champion." What is it about wrestling that Schroat en most? "I like the training, and the staying in said. "All my best are friends are wrestlers." How strong is athietic camaraderie? "I think any sport builds good friendships. the best thing about it. I'm glad I played a be lost without it." The Colonels would be lost without mat skills. "What made Mike so good this year was that he was in great physical condition," Reese "Right from the whistle, he pushed hard and dictate the match. He knew he could go minutes. "A lot of good wrestlers, despite their can't last that long. Mike's biggest asset intensity. When he starts out quickly, he docl He seems to suffer when he starts slowly." See Colonel � 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 1989 May 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 May 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2dc9232c28a15a404f8bb78196189b2d.pdf 841f0f2f647e9c3bf33cebe7cc07b5b8 PDF Text Text WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 April 27, 1989 Red Barons drop opener Y BALL - Professional baseball returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania Wednesday night after a 36 year absence as the ton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons dropped their initial home game, 9-2 to the Tidewater Tides. Citizens; Voice MOOSIC John Martin's pitching performance wasn't anything to write his hometown of Honolulu about. And the approximately 10,000 fans who packed Lackawanna County Stadium for the Scranton/WilkesBarre Red Barons' home opener against the Tidewater Tides last night let him know about it rather quickly. About after the seventh walk or so. The Red Barons' early-season pitching woes continued well into the 9-2 defeat, as manager Bill Dancy walked to the mound more than he would have liked to call for bullpen help. The Tides, the New York Mets AAA affiliate, jumped to a 2-0 lead after a half inning, but the Red Barons halved the deficit in the bottom of the first. That was the closest the Phillies' top farm team would get, however, as Danny Clay and Brad Moore were as hittable as Martin. I arcie Kreinces new S.G. president Michele Corbett :reat win." The ly elected Student Government ident for the 1989-1990 school is Marcie Kreinces. She is this year's S.G. parliaiarian. Additionally, Kreinces ·es as dorm president of Evans 2 en. Her plans for next year include tiating more student body ·cipation. "There are many students who Ito be involved in S.G. but can ' t ea year's commitment," said inces. "I plan to form committees the student body to help with various events. Since they are .College' events, it is only natural the whole college help in plangand running some aspect of the 'vity." She is anticipating a more posirapport between S.G. and the student body as a result of these extended committees. Thus.students will not only be asked whether they will attend an event, but whetherthey can take an active part "behind-thescenes" as well. In effect, this will create a sense of student committment to "all-College" activities which is somewhat lacking currently. A more involved student body will alleviate the demands on the S. G. members' time, for they will not have to plan, run, and man every activity. This should encourage a greater number of students to get involved with S.G. Kreinces also intends to circulate a bulletin to individual clubs informing them of pertinent S.G. details . "I would also like to invite various clubs to send representives to a particular S.G. meeting, as well as ramdomly selecting individuals from the student body to sit in on a meeting. Again, this should encourage more student imput and constructive feedback," said Kreinces. Kreinces, a Wilkes business administrationmajorwithaminorin marketing, ran against Scott Barth, a junior business administration major. The votes tallied 117 for · Kreinces and 81 for Barth. Barth is well noted for "q,1ming commuter council around." · ---- Both candidates presented their platforms at a forum last Thursday, April 20, in the lobby of SLC. Karen Donohue, elections chairperson, said that this year's elections pulled in the largest turnout. Sophmore Kim Zoka will be next year's Commuter Council President, and Mick Dungan will head IRHC as President. Kreinces and Barth discuss their platforms in last Thursday's debate �f>AGETWO April 27, 1989 Supev: Moving around adds to indifference Health Services is in need of improvement by Scott Zolner Special to The Beacon It is written somewhere that fora person to be educated he or she needs "intellectual vigor, moral courage, and physical endurance." It is also a well-known fact that no matter how vigorous your intellect or courageous your morals may be, it is difficult to learn when you are physically ill. Students pay a great deal of money to go to college to become educated, but not all of the money goes to books and courses. As a part of student tuition, Wilkes College provides a health service. The health services office is a place on campus where College community members can go when they are not feeling too physically durable, to receive medical attention . According to Mary Supey, the head of the Wilkes College Health Services, compared to other colleges, Wilkes' health service is fair. However, she feels the current situation of the Health Services has much room for improvement. The present facilities, in a noncampus building on South Franklin Street, are not too good, and there are many problems. The waiting room is too small to adequately fit students, especially the · large quantity of students who come on the days the doctor is there. "Sometimes the students are lined up and out into the hallway," Supey said. Another problem is the fact that the examination room is too small and the walls are so thin that you have to whisper many times, for confiden- by where one lives on campus. Many students have an indifferent attitude towards the health service and never really take advantage of what they are paying for, but many other students do. Supey feels the fact the health services office is , moved around a great deal adds to the student indifference. It has been moved seven times in its 15-yearexistence. Four of those seven moves have occurred in the last six years. "This placing all over the advantages and the importance of the health service. If one goes there, it does not cost him or her anything, because it is paid foralready; it is also close to campus. If one is sick, he or she can receive free aspirin, antibiotics, and tests such as strep throat cultures. All of these things would cost the average college student an arm and a legifheorshewentoffcampustoget them. Yet, did you know the health services provide otherthings, such as free and confidential pregnancy tests? tiality. Theexaminationroomalsodoes not have a sink for the doctoror nurse to wash after every patient, thus they have to leave the room to use the bathroom. The budget given to the health service does not meet their specific needs. Supey stated she needs more funds to buy medical tools and medicine. place gives the students a sense that it [the heath service] is a throw-away function," said Supey. "If your private practitioner's office moved more than four times in that short a time, you would wonder what was wrong with them," she added. On average, every year our health service treats about 2,000 visits. According to Supey, students "don't give us a chance, but when they do they usually come back." Most of the students who take advantage of the College health service are those who have been there before. Many students do not realize the The College health service is · " · important. As was stated b e1ore, 1t has treated an average of2,000 visits a year. In the future it will become more important with the growth of the number of students on this campus especially with the growth of the non-traditional, older student on the campus. The health service is there to serve not only dormitory students, but commuters, faculty, and administration as well. Students should not be satisfied with fair, because fair is being short changed. Supey feels there are certain requirements the health service at According to last week's Roving Reporter in The Beacon many students feel the location is not easily accessible; one or two did not even know where it was. Others felt its accessibility could be determined Wilkes College should have more than fair and worth its The ideal place fir health services would besom centrally located on campus. now there are plans to relocale health service yet again, specific location has been mined. Supey stated that the place should have a good-sized ing room and examinationroom. would also like office and space for medicine and health ment. pe cc~ he Nati< ty ofN. perCiti College and aro nished ba were the new location have a large where she could place a health mation library. It would also a meeting place for B.A.C.C.H. SHAC, and other College 1 groups. Within a week there questionnaires placed in the boxes of dormitory students others passed out to comm Supey stated that it is very im to the health service and the community that everyone c in filling out the questionnaires dropping them into the coll boxes in Stark Lobby. ~~~~~~ CASINO NIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL .. 9 TO l P .M. · IN THE SUB Wilkes security measures question and they always panic if a a.ises. They also fall asleep duty to protect us." Haas's sentiments are throughout the student body Cerniglia, a freshman dorm feels that the security measwa in Pickering since the break-in purpose but are misguided. stupid to make women sign-in building when guys can get in bJ saying that they forgot their On top of that, students even need to go through the door at Pickering to get in. doors have been left open 11111 guarded since the beginning rl semester. This provides easy to both residents and non- · In their defense, Glazenski, head of securi Wilkes, says that security is fine job protecting the There are fourteen full-ti me guards on the payroll at Wi they protect the campus 2 day. "We'redoingagoodjob students usually keep their locked anyway," he said. it is Get witl witl for anc �April 27, 1989 lt uld have to 'Orth its cost. place for 1 besomewh campus. Ri to relocate agai n, but ts been d llso like e a larg :a healt Jdalsos A.C.C. :allege D commut very impo 1d the Ca ·one coo tionnaires the callee PAGE THREE uper Cities Walk called a uccess by organizers WILKES-BARRE - On Sun.April 9, the National Multiple rosis Society ofN. E. Pennsylvaheld the Super Cities Walk. The siarted at College Misericordia, tinued to and around Harveys e, and finished back at the colApproximately 500 people ed in this charitable event; five !hem were Wilkes students. The were Judy Fitch, Brett McHale, Scott Robbins, Debbie James, and Dom Bair. Two Wilkes students that helped with registration were Kelly Williams and Marion Wishnefski. The walk, sponsored by Canada Dry and Tetley Tea, was held simultaneously in different locations all over the country. Beverly Vespico, the director of the local MS chapter, said that $30,000 to $40,000 is expected to be raised. The Wilkes students alone gathered an estimated $1,000 in pledges. Vespico was " very pleased" with that amount and felt the event went well. She expressed her thanks to all the people in the area for "being so supportive." " It was a great way to spend a Sunday," said Judy Fitch. Others who participated in the walk commented on how great it was to be outside getting excercise, meeting new people, and spending time with friends and family. Due to the success of this year' s walk, another is expected to be held next year. TWO REASONS T ORDER ALL YOUR PIZZA Wilkes students participate in last year's Cherry Blossom Festival Wilkes to be among those in Cherry Blossom festivities FROM DOMINO'S PIZZA a IGBT · PRI I.f ~.M . > . by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor ~ SUE{ . If your pizza does not arrive in ~O minutes or less, it is FREE. <usE coUPoN BELOW) n sign-in to an get in by j )t their keys." students don' ough the fron ~et in . The fi open and un ginning of th' les easy acce non-residents. fense, John f security at 1rity is doing the campus. I-time security at Wilkes an ms 24-hours oodjoband :p their d ;aid. Get a large cheese pizza for just $525. with the coupon below or present us with any competitor's coupon valid for pizza delivery in Wilkes-Barre, and we will match the offer. (VALID UNTIL 5/31/89) r··--------------------.,I If your pizza does not arrive within 30 minutes, present this coupon to the driver to receive your pizza free. One coupon per pizza. 30 minute guarantee Fast, Free Delivery~ a■ m]RJ : ~ 5,. ~~- I I I I I I Large Cheese $5li I I 154 Pennsylvania Ave.1 Phone: 829-2900; E?(PIRES 5/31/89 r----------------------~ ; el Present th is 1 coupon to receive I a large cheese pizza for $5.95. I Additional toppings I ju st $1.15 each. I One coupon per pizza. I Fast, Free Delivery~ II 154 Pennsylvania Ave., Phone: 829-2900 I v.,,-.,.;!:' I : ~ ~ . EXPIRES 5/31/89 . ~ I L----------------------J L----------------------J WILKES-BARRE The Wilkes-Barre City Cherry Blossom Committee has, as in the past two years, extended an invitation to the area's college clubs and organizations to take part in their annual festival to be held April 28-30. Wilkes has accepted the invitation and will 'sponsor various booths along the River Commons on Saturday and Sunday. Wilkes Student Government is enthusiastic about the weekend and has encouraged the campus's .involvement by underwriting all the clubs, organizations, and dorms that participate in the festivities. In addition, Wilkes Student Government has created a pool of booths which the organizations might opt to man, or the organizations may prepare their own booths or schemes. The monies raised will benefit the individual groups and not the city's Cherry Blossom Committee. , Until 1985, when the area's colleges first participated in the city's festival, Wilkes held its own "Cherry Blossom Weekend." For the past few years the city's and the colleges' committees worked together in the planning process and this has proven more successful than their working separately. Amy Wiedemer, assistant dean of Student Affairs at Wilkes and one of the coordinators for the Wilkes Blossom Committee, reminds students that "it's a terrific way to raise funds, have fun, and get involved with the community." The College will be represented by a variety of organizations ranging from the various dorms to numerous clubs. The Wilkes cheerleaders are preparing for a "kid's activity comer," while the Student Government plans to have its members dress as clowns and distribute children's toys. Waller South, a dorm at Wilkes, will have a milk can toss and the first floor of Evans Hall, a prize wheel. A "golf putt" game will be run by the Accounting/Business Club and a "spot pitch," by the Black Student Coalition. B A C CHUS is looking into selling Nachos. The Chemistry Club will sell soda and chips as well as sposoring a kiddie games such as a duck pond and pick-a-pop. The Cue-and-Curtain, Physics, and Earth and Environmental Science Clubs, Interfaith Fellowship, Commuter Council, and CircleK are also planning to take part in the Cherry Bloosom Festival. The Programming Board and Biology Club will have a plush animal stand and a fish pond respectively, as they have in the past two years. The chairperson of the Programming Board, Mark Vetovitz said, "The weekend's a lot of fun and it gives our members a chance to get out in the community." The Wilkes Students are hoping for a sunny weekend unlike the damp, cold one they had last year. Rain or shine, however, students anticipate a great weekend. �PAGEFOUR April 27, 1989 .. ············-·=·=·-:-:::::::::::::,:-:,:.:❖:❖:=:::::::::::::::::::f:=··-·· ~:=~~§f~i~~~ Area will profit from Red Barons PLAY BALL! After a 36-year absence, professional baseball has returned to Northeast Pennsylvania. Last night, the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Red Barons lost their initial home game, 9-2, to the Tidewater Tides (the New York Mets top team). , But although they lost, the area stands to gain much more in the ensuing years. It's been estimated that the area's baseball team will generate more than $50 million for the area's economy over the next ten years. A pretty good return, I assume, on te $22 million investment. The Red Barons cap a decade of marked improvement for this areas economy and image. In the past ten years our area has seen impressive new businesses, a high level of employment, the development of a year round tourism industry, the opening of the Kirby Center and the variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. In the past few years the face of Northeastern Pennsylvania has indeed changed. OPINION by Tom Obrzut Much of that change can be attributed to the determination of Attorney John McGee. By bringing a baseball team to this area, McGee has proven that the impossible dream is, in fact, attainable. This area needs more men like McGee; the shakers who will pursue a dream others say won't work. Last night, 10,600 people realized McGee's dream while those who said it could never be done were left to watch the game on TV. Thank you John McGee. as su Ospital ............~·······-············-················ .. r--------------------sts : ♦ : ♦ : ♦ ♦ ♦ Guests: I. Know vour limit -stay 1~ithin it. 1. Know what you're drinking. 5. Designate a non-drinking driver. 4. Don't let a friend drive drunk. PARTY Ho ~. .. 5 Call a cab if you're not soberor not sure. +.•• • • • • • ••••-•••••••••••• ••++• • • • • ~,fic:~,-J-n~-~~ t ~ ~--- = ~~t= ~ ♦ I Th~ s~~rreAn /1./emberoftli, : I ~ ~~~~ assoo;neo 7. Be responsible for friends' safety. : I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 S. st0P serving alcohol as the party ♦ I VOL. XLI No. 22 April 27, 1988 U"" winds down. : I Rat,d as a Fin! Class ,.,wspap,r by,,,, Assoaaud Colkgiau Pms 9. Help a problem drinker ♦ I · · by offering your support. ♦ Ed1tor-m~Chief... ............................................................ .l.ee.Scott M ♦ INews Editor...................................................................... M1chele C ~~~ !Feature Editor....................................................................John T. j Assistant Feature Editor ...................................................... Michele B ISports Editor................................................................................ Jim 6· Serve plenty of food. ;~~~;'m ~~r_Ie. •••••I IAssistant Sports Editor..........·-·-················································ .....RIJ IPhotography Editor..............................................................Donna Y ·ghtly him n. anef ger v ectio ack very psect· night t, dro bbed Copy Editors ...............................................................Wendy Rosen ·····························-····································· ....... Eddie Advertising Manager.........................................................Kathy L. Business and Distribution Manager.........................................Tom O Staff Writer...................................................................................B. Staff Photographer...................................................................Bruce Adviser .. ................. .............................................................Mr.TomB' Contributing Writers: Chris Taroli, Scott Robbins, Paul Winarski, Zolner, and Maureen O'Hara. neerim prodd er si Advertising Staff: Kelly Williams. hurt add. The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring , t · except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation pc.ix-~ , .•: •· expressed in this publication are those of the individual writer~.:., ~o necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes C,)l::q;r. '_ to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer t'11,' ~1,G Letters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on ter. f , ,1i. ~ . letters must be signed, but names may be withheld for v2li. ,,,_,,:~s. year's final issue will be on May 4. The B eacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Piltston,P. IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Sb ~ enter. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. --------------------- had shed em, t clos were nd c hado rs. some �PAGEFIVE . Editorial ' Don 't just praise some II I am writing in response to the article in the April 13th issue of The Beacon, "Wilkes students accepted nHarvard." .,. I think their academic accomplishments have earned them the right to all the praise they are receivilg lately since not everyone gets Jeepted to Harvard (as well as the !Xher prestigious schools they were Jeepted to), But are they the only .. .. Several persons told me that Ibey thought my recent letter in The Beacon was funny. That letter was MJtmeant to be funny. Sadly enough, Planet Earth is oow overpopulated with human .. Sincerely, Anonymous Writer I of the neo I I I I >tt MorreDI ?le Corbett I T. Gordonl 1ele Broton I Jim Clark ..... Ray Ott I na Yedlock osencrance I ldie Lupico I y L. Harris I om Obrzut I .. B. Bovine I ruce Alexis I Tom Bigler I I I Scott: I I I I 1g ;'.,~'.-,.~ters I ~1 ,:~•. ..-11;:ws I ; ~ , ..... .. ~u n Qt I • r • .> I ~i,G words. , t~,p'.lce. All I ,,,,.,;.-ns. This I -I I =>ittston, PA. f ham Student I _ _ _ _ __J beings, the great majority of whom are ignorant, stupid, or selfish. Considering the prevalence of the NIMBY COMPLEX and I-GOTMINE ATTITUDE, the outlook for the life of Planet Earth is not encouraging. If more people were to exhibit the MARKS OF AN EDUCATED PERSON the situation might be better. Respectfully, Charles B. Reif Emeritus Professor of Biology Finally, a lab under my belt - --7 F._f ,vf r · •_ r_.., 3tters I am sure that there are other students that have worked hard over the past four years toward being accepted into professional and graduate schools, even outside of the Biology Department. I feel these students should be recognized also . I want to emphasize that I am not a senior who was overlooked, but an underclassman who wonders if my best efforts will be enough with such standards to live up to. I would like to exte nd congratulations to all seniors as well as Renee and Dave who will be entering professional and graduate schools after leaving Wilkes. Best of luck to all of you. Overpopulation IS serious II Ill ilarSki, two graduating seniors that have been accepted to professional and graduate schools? I opened one eye, hoping to see only half of a dismal reality. My houseboy was submerged in the purityof the hospital bed to my side. He hadbeen slightly dismembered when I ran over him with my vintage Volkswagen. I made an effort and blinked. A withered finger was pointing in my general direction, creeping out from under a black robe. Words were muttered, sentence was given. My legs were chained together, making it very difficult · to walk. Perhaps I lapsed into a state of intoxication last night and some random, overweight, drooling liberal arts major clubbed me over the head, dragged me back to her cave, put me ina sailor suit, tied me up and read me nursery rhymes until the wee hours of the morning. The opening of my good eye proved my ridiculous !iypothesis wrong. I was, however, in the hands of an armed laboratory assistan t in heat. Every engineering student's nightmare. She prodded me from behind with a rather sharp pitchfork. It would have hurt, had it not been for the thick padding of the light blue sailor suit I had on. She pushed me carelessly into a dimly lit cavern, the meter thick door permanently closed behind me. Fiery torches were placed in remote hollows and crevices, casting oscillating shadows over the roughly chiseled floors. Light sometimes touched on assorted, withered bodies shackied between life-size periodic tables of the elements on the chipping, windowless walls. The altar was at the front of the room , a black marble monstrosity behind which the portion. The lights flickered as our instructor, a black, bespectacled beetle-type man, gave the orders with excessive precision. "Dissolve one-fourth mole of the substance in an Erlenmeyer flask." My natural, confused look was met by the assistant, wielding a buninstructor perched. sen burner, singeing the hair off my His head was invisible behind good leg. How do I get one-fourth of one of the nation's popular scandal what any dictionary describes as, and magazines. It dutifully reported that I quote, "a small burrow;ng mammal one out of every five television with tiny eyes, hidden ears, and soft evangelists have cruised a major city {ur"? And what the bloody hell is an in search of babes. Erlenmeyer flask? With the politeness of an airline stewardess, she brought me to the Well, I did what any good opposite end of the moat. I was student would do at a time like that. I ordered to mount my safety goggles pretended I knew what was going on . . on my forehead. I wanted to do I fiddled around with the water for a nothing more than feel the tang of a while, drinking some of it, splashing . strawberry daquiri on my poised some on the bearded man to my right tongue, but my lips touched only a who had been resting his forehead on crude phrase telling her exactly what the table for the last forty minutes, she could do with the prescribed and slipped the substance into his safety headgear. back pocket. Needless to say, this did much to I then stood up, proudly raised anger her, for she took great care and my good arm, smiled, and called out, even greater amounts of time to put "Seventeen grams." them on me, leaving nasty friction The instructor, who had been bums on my neck and hips. My right rumored to be indulging in illegal leg was then chained to the floor, the substances, removed his glasses left one allowed to dangle in the re- slowly, made it clear that the wheels sidue of the last lab. of his mind were indeed turning, and The sole table was made out of nodded towards the assistant old barrels, rope, firewood, and pehesitatingly. cans erected to face the altar and the Within minutes, I was released instructor, who had dropped his from bondage and relieved of any and all headgear. With a lab under periodical and turned towards a screen , w atching a televised my belt, I entered that same, old, preacher ask for either money, forgi- dismal reality, still not knowing a veness, or all of the above. mole from a beaver, or a flask from a Fellow inmates emerged from beaker, but smirking with confithe rock pile behind me, lugging pails dence, proud to have been given the of an unidentifiable substance. opportunity to put little knowledge to Much to my protest, I was given a no good use at all. A ll for a sense offair play Over the past few months, the Student Government has caught a great deal of flack from the editorial and commentary writers of The Beacon. To be very honest, the nagging was justified, and, if the same situations arose again, I would deal with them in the same manner. But, in the real world of journalism, a sense of fair play should be observed. That sense has driven me to compliment the Student Government on its recent election process that was held on Tuesday. The actual process started a number of weeks ago when they submitted·a very large advertisement for us to run. It very thoroughly outlined what positions were available, what the basic duties of each position were, how a person went about "throwing their hat into the ring," and, most importantly, when the elections would be held. The ad was very large and eyecatching. It started a successful ball rolling. The next step that I feel made the whole process a successful one was the forum that was held last week . It gave the two presidential candidates - Scott Barth and Marcie Kreinces (in alphabetical order) - a chance to air their views to a concerned campus. I am ashamed to say that I was one of the very large portion of the campus who did not attend. Although I missed the forum, I did do my homework and felt I was prepared to choose the best candidate. The forum also gave the chance for a curious student body to ask their candidates about their plans. It was a wonderful idea and I hope it continues. Despite a poorly done promotional campaign (aside from the ad), voter turn-out was exceptional (10% of the student body in two hours) and those responsible, most notably elections chairperson Karen Donohue, should be very proud of the job they did. The only bone that I would have to pick would be the question of election timing. · I was unable to make the "commuter"_voting time - 11 :00 to 12:30 in Stark Lobby - and was forced to vote during "resident" voting time - 4:30 to 6:00 in the cafeteria. That was not much of a problem for me. But what about the way-off campus students who are on campus at times that do not fit into either one of those voting periods? What about the people who work during the day and only attend night classes? Maybe the elections committee should mull over an idea that many other schools have successfully tried. I suggest that Student Government find a way to keep the polls open all day. With all of the class reps, class officers, executive board members, and. members of Ccmmuter Council and Inter-Residence Hall Council - who are also on the ballot they should be able to find enough volunteers to man the booth for a full day (9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.). It's not an unreasonable request to ask for a full chance at democracy. Otherwise, a definite "good job" to S.G for a well done election process. --- --------- -------- Thumbs Up: to Kevin Flemming and the rest of the 50s Bash gang that decided to hold a dance in spite of poor ticket sales. Those who showed up had a good time. �Back stage at the Great Theat by Maureen O'Hara Beacon Feature Writer The curtain rises, the lights come up and the actors enterupon the stage of The Great Theatre of the World. A familiar scene - the start of a play. Or is it? (Is it the start, I mean.) Of course this is the beginning of a performance but the start of this production probably began weeks or even months before tonight. Letsfreezetonight'sperformancc here, and go back and find out whcreitrcallystarted. Travelbackto a few months ago when the people involved in the show had yet to decide even what play to choose. First the director of the show, Dr. Martha LoMonaco, chose the piece. Then the show's technical designer, Karl Ruling, came up with a setting that would fit this show. Then add to this production team a stage manager, Chris Brush, and we can continue. This team then casts the show and rehearsals begin. It's hard to describe what a typical rehearsal is like because there is no such thing. One night actors may be wandering around doing strange improvisations and the next they may be getting their blocking (movements) on stage. This organized spontaneity is characteristic of theatre rehearsals, especially in a play such as The Great Theatre of the World, where im- provisation plays such a factor in inventing -the actors' business on stage. Let's now jump ahead a few weeks. Rehearsals have been running nightly, but work on this show is by no means limited to the rehearsals. The set must be built, costumes and props found or made, lights hung, tickets printed and sold, and the show publicized. Who does all this work? Aside from the technical director himself, student committees break up and delegate the responsibility. Once everything is made and the actors are rehearsed, then the show is ready to "go up. We are now backstage at opening night, a few hours before curtain. The place is hectic, and people are everywhere: actors, technicians, prop·s, and running crews are backstage; ushers and box office crew are in the front of the house; lighting and sound crews are in the _ lighting booth and costume and make-up people are in the dressing . rooms. Things are organized back here by the' stage manager. Once a playgoesintoproductionthedirector places it totally into the stage manager's hands. He "calls" the show. That means that he "cues" people backstage as to when to do their job - be it lights, sound, or scenery. It's a high pressure job. aving th1 Parade. kand g cry fil ! Help from a een can t's imp pitch is rloca arker . Help e five tr, ·chele. Shown is thecast of The Great Theatre of the World. From the left: Karl Ruling, Gail Paul Winarski, Christopher Collins, R.G. Haywood, Christine Brunnock, Michele Brot Ed Buonocore, Rob Johhanson, andAiisa Geller. There's a lot of pressure back here; that. .. Ohh I already went through the adrenaline is high because this is that, didn't I?) Don't worry, I won't LIVE! No re-takes, no editing, what interrupt the performance again. you see is what you get. That's the But tonight keep in mind real magic of theatre. The audience, when the curtain rises, who's on the the actors, the techies ( that's an af- other end of the rope; when the lights fectionate theatre term for technical- come up, who's operating them; and personnel) are all in it together, come when the actors come out on the stage, who built that stage. Just what may. "Places!" Well, we'd better consider that for a moment and then leave - take our places as audience forget aboutitall and enjoy the magic members again. The play is about to of the show. start. (Well, I mean start in the sense After all, what we all work towards is your entertain with the show! (Oh I guess to know when "the show" 11, Well,TheGreatT World will "go up" in Thursday, April 27. The formance dates are Friday to Sunday, April 30. Curtail at 8 p.m. on Friday and Sa at 3 p.m. on Sunday. (Plelli time so you don't keep techie on the other end of waiting.) Dedication makes for a success by Paul Winarski Beacon Feature Writer To say that a courtroom possesses the necessary ingredients for drama is an understatement; a courtroom can possess much more than conflict. In the cast of Inherit the Wind, the latest offering from the Wilkes-Barre Little Theatre, it was the scene for the age-old battle between creation and evolution. Inherit the Wind is a dramatization of the history-making ScopesMonkey trial. William Jennings Bryan, the prosecuter, is now Matthew Harrison Brady, and Clarence Darrow, the celebrated agnostic, has become Henry Drummond. Portraying these two roles are two of the area's finest community actors, Walter S. Mitchell, Jr. and Dr. Joseph Salsburg of Wilkes College. As the moralistic, highly religious Brady, Mitchell is at his finest. His gravel voice and imposing ap- pearance add much to this dynamic role. Salsburg as Drummond is extremely believable and shows a naturalness on stage that seemed to inspire his co-actors. The two actors worked well together, playing off of each other's words with a smoothness that eminated from a strong feeling of self and a real affinity of character. Steve Shonewetter played the role of E.K. Hornbeck, the Chicago critic sent to cover the story. His role is devil's advocate and he plays it to the hilt. Whether he was tempting, sneering, or poking jest, he is always on the mark. Wilkes junior Christopher Collins did a fine job as Davenport, the district attorney assigned to work with Brady. His lines were delivered straight and to the point, and he had the audience believing he trusted in Brady and that he would stick with him to the end. Joe Sheridan powerfully played Reverend Brown, the town's minister. Comic portrayals were handled well by Steve Lewis, Jim Harris, and King's alumnus David Shock as the bailiff, Mr. Meeker. Shock evoked laughter just by walking out on stage. However, the show was not without its faults. Mark Zdanceuwicz as Bertram Cates, the teacher on trial was whiney and lacked the firmness in belief that the character requires. The end of act one seemed to drag and some lines tended to be tossed by rushed voices. This, however, was quickly tended to as Act II opened. Over all, Inherit the Wind was a finely tuned production with the performances of Dr. Salsberg and Mr. Mitchell. But it is evident that the hard work and dedication by cast and crew caused this success for director Harry McClintock. Shown are two of the cast in the Little Theatre's Inherit Wind: Dr. Joseph Sa ls burg, of Wilkes, and Kings's grad Mark Zdancewicz. , ' he say5 u don't. ~ fix on u lookin' g female cks it up. his hand e red ten goes. l a" and fron large ma me ma1 ent face �PAGESEVEN April 27, 1989 ew York calls to weary travelers Clark Gail S tone, Jroton, ~uess you want 1ow" is, huh?) it Theatre ofthe in preview on The actual perriday ,April 28 :urtain goes up j Saturday and {Please be on eep that poor !ld of the rope herit the ; graduate, NEW YORK - High above the squalor and beauty of city, The Lady towers gloriously. A guardian with piercing torch, she stands steadfast in harbor, for more than a century the gateway to America its fruits. ... Today, March 17, 1989, she calls to five travelers. We coming, Lady. The quest initiates from The Doral Inn at 49th and ington, weaving through the throng attending the Saint ·ck's Day Parade. It is a spectacle of diversity, with g and old, dark and light plastered in green. A bellowing cry fills the warm spring air. "One dollar! Help keep Ireland for the Irish!" It eminates from a large man with an Isfandic accent. is selling green carnations for the cause he states or his n pocket. It's impossible to know. No matter, he is ·ng well. His pitch is accompanied by that of a friend. "Support your local IRA. One dollar!" The initial barker tries again. "One dollar! Help keep Ireland for the Irish!" Tom of the five travelers bites, purchasing a flower for · self and Michele. The group moves on as the Irish ale Senior Citizens strut to the delight of the onlookers. We are coming, Lady. On a sidewalk near the Empire State Building, a pair of 'led hands, driven by need or greed, shuffles three cards at rapid rate . . "It's goin' so slow, Ray Charles would be able to see ·here she go," he says. "Watch the red ten. Red ten, you · , black you don't. Who saw it?" His eyes fix on a woman. "I see you lookin' at it. Point to it." The young female hesitantly fingers the card on the left. edealer picks it up. Black. He wins, she don't. Fifteen liars fall into his hands and the cards fly again. "Watch the red ten. Never the.black and black. Round round she goes. Money. Where is it at? Show me · ty, you win." Two men, one large, one short, believe they have the wer and reach for their wallets. Both hungry to beat the ky dealer, the men begin to shout at each other over who 'llchoose. A raised hand from the dealer shows who is in control. echooses the large man. "Don't get me mad. I'll fight Mike Tyson right now. re's it at?" The confident face of the bettor quickly droops when his choice is exposed as faulty and a gleaming dealer collects sixty dead presidents. The process begins anew. "Watch it again. Watch the red ten." We are coming, Lady. A detour brings the group of five to the roof of the Empire State Building. The unusual March warmth has produced a thick haze which veils the island. Yet, The Lady is visible in all her brilliance. And she is beautiful. ... See what's on the other side She is Liberty She comes to rescue me Bono's words from "In God's Country" ring true, capturing perfectly what immigrants must have felt as Ellis Island absorbed them. "Jim, give me fifty cents and a penny," Lee calls from inside the pavillion. "This guy's going to squish pennies." Squish pennies? I walk in and observe Lee handing coins to a man operating a strange machine. This is going to be different. "You guys like house music?" he asks. He is also an Islander. "What kind of music?" replies Lee. "House music. You don't know what's house music?" "I don't think so." "Where have y6u been?" "Pennsylvania," I chime in, eliciting a laugh from Lee. The squisher looks confused. He becomes engrossed in his Walkman, humming contentedly. "What are you listening to?" Lee inquires. "Just now ... " he sings, snapping his fingers. He's lost in his music, a world away from us. Lee decides to go for it, handing him four quarters and two pennies to be squished. His face contorts in a disturbed manner. "You have a dollar, no? That's good for the bus." "Change doesn't do it for you?" Lee asks. "If I take change for all the day, I have to hire a truck home." Lee digs for a dollar bill and coughs it up. "Appreciate it." He drops the two pennies into his contraption, turns a few gears and two oblong pennies emerge, one imprinted with the Empire State Building, the other with The Lady, which I quickly grab. As we walk away, Lee studies the ·mangled currency and wonders, "Isn't there a law against this?" We are coming, Lady. A need arises for the travelers to split into two groups, with Kathy, Lee and Michelle in one cab, and Tom and I in the other. Meet at the ferry, we agree. Tom hails a cab rather quickly, and we find ourselves The traveiers pause to look out at the beauty of the New York skyline and look at the beauty of the New York skyline. immediately engaged in conversation with our cabbie, a middle-aged man with a hint of Oriental descent and a harsh, indiscernible accent. We amuse him with the tale of our horse and buggy being pulled over in Central Park and ticketed for having five riders the previous night. "That's why your group had to split up now," he says. "Only allowed four in cab." "They fined our driver fifty dollars. How much would they charge you?" I ask . "A hundred dollars and lots of time. Who needs that?" The mild breeze whips through the cab as we speed to our destination. "It's warm for March, isn't it?" "Yeah. They said seventy degrees today. It feels like springtime." He pauses. "The elevator doesn't work on the statue." · Tom addresses our concern. "Oh really?" The cabbie smiles. "If you've got strong legs, you'll be ready. I was twice messed up when I was over there with my kids. Doesn't work, never does. I think it's better if you go to the World Trade Center than that Statue." "Well, we told our friends we were going to the Statue. We might hit the World Trade Center on the way back. Then, we're going to the Village." "We go through the Village," he says, as he turns the cab rudely on to a side street. "We're going there after to get some good food." "How 'bout some good ladies?" The cab erupts in laghter. Be patient, Lady. "You're not from New York," he asks, stating the obvious. "No, we're from Pennsylvania," Tom answers. "Where are you from?" "Originally, I'm from Russia. I've been in New York City eleven years." Tom and I glance at each other in amazement. "What part of Russia?" I ask. "Russian Central Asia." Tom beats me to the next question. "What made you come to America?" He looks at us in the rear-view mirror, smirking. "Screw Russia!" he says emphatically in a more serious tone than we interpret it. "Gorbachev's al.I right, though." "He's not all right. It's the same stuff. I don't trust Russia. If you want to trust Russia, they've got to first blow up that. Lenin. They fear that Lenin more than God. " Again, a very serious tone. Maybe we're treading on unwelcome ground. Yet, he's very open. "Do you like America?" Tom inquires. "Very much," he answers with a smile. "I like this whole crazy traffic with this whole crazy people. That's my life, that's my style." "You said you have kids. How many?" I ask. "Three." "They were all born in America?" asks Tom. "Yeah." "I don't think I'd like to live in Russia." "You think right." "How did you get out?" "I just pay under the table to the Russian KGB," he says, then perceives our awed faces. "What do you think, it's not like America? That there's no corruption? People everywhere is the same. Money talks everywhere, you know that. That's the rule for all of life." The cab glides through western Greenwich Village, past its distinctive sights and sounds. "Eighty percent of the people here are sick people," he says. "We're just looking for some good record shops," Tom reassures him. "Where do you live?" "Brooklyn. Manhattan's expensive. If you want to buy some apartment today, it cost half a million dollars. Who can afford that?" See New York, page 9. �PAGE EIGHT April 27, 1989 An interview with Dr. Kanner, Taroli: What about Carl Jung's theory concerning the collective unconscious, that experiences are past on from generation to generation in the form of archetypal images? He has been very influential to contemporary psychological and mythological theory, but how practical, how scientific is his theory? Kanner: Jung's collective unconscious is difficult to handle scientifically. What he's really saying is that, in simple terms, it is possible for memories to be past on genetically in the human race. Now let's not sneer at Jung. In subhuman animals there is evidence of genetic codes that direct certain aspects of their behavior. How this happens in the animal's brain is not too clear. The animal seems to have information coded in its memory system through the gene structure that tells it what to do. The mother cat, for example, as soon as it smells and sees the fetus wrapped around the sac,etc., it seems to know, well maybe it's more tropistic than it is knowing, anyway it's still coded, still biogenetic, the cat reaches down, bites the sac around the face, licks the nostrils, licks the mouth, otherwise that fetus is going to suffocate. ·So there is evidence, where to swim, where to go, the wierd way in which animals return, the fish, the birds. There has to be a guiding principle in its machinery that leads it there, and this has to be genetically determined, under those obvious conditions. A certain percentage of it is learned, but a lot of it is genetically determined. And then if you add to that that certain diseases can be so programmed that they exist only in certain members of the human species sickle-cell and blacks. Now if these different things can be transmitted biogenetically, then it's not too far a stretch of the imagination to consider the probability that certain kinds of memories of equal nature can be transmitted in the human species. So · he's not too far off by suggesting the collective unconscious, except we need more evidence to support it. And the fact that humans all over the world form relationships that are similiar, family relationships, husband and wife relationships, parentchild relationships; that the human brain develops certain institutions similiar all over the world, religious institutuions, political institutions, this is what he uses to support the contention that there must be some kind of collective unconscious to create this sirniliarity all over the world. T: Joseph Campbell said that ''What we are looking for is not a meaning in life but rather an experience of being alive." We are failing to live. What do you make of this? K: This is nice. First of all, the search for meaning is an intellectual pursuit. What he's talking about is experiencing at the sensory level what life is all about, the joy of eating, drinking, of tasting what it means to be a physically alive human being rather than use a lot of that time to wonder why are we here in the first place. Why aren't we finding out what's here rather than where we came from or where we are going? He has a point there, of course, but why can't we do both. You see, I don't like either/or. We even trap ourselves like that politically and economically- we can either have a large armed forces or feed the homeless, but we can't do both. You know, that kind of baloney. The answer is, yes, there's a trade off somewhere along the line. You have to decide we' re trading off the homeless for other priorities. So all you have to do is reverse your priorities. It can be done. T: Since the human being can only experience a limited amount, perhaps by reading myths we can experience a great deal more, through the imagination. K: Remember the key to using our brain to experience past history, present history, is the fact that this brain can read, can develop and acquire a language, and therefore indirectly gain knowledge about history, about events and so on, without having to participate in the direct experience itself. The same capacity that permits us to acquire language also permits us to acquire knowledge about history, which gives us the experience of history without having direct participation in it. And this is why it is nice for a family to stimulate its children to read as early as possoble. That makes so much fun out of reading, the joy and excitement, the wow! T: You have to be on a certain level to appreciate that though; it's not universal. K: No it isn't, although every society has humans capable of developing at that level. In other words, the capacity to be . excited about knowledge is universal. This exists in the human brain, in the human intellect. Man by nature of his intellect, and this is merely a structure-function thing, the brain is built to have these experiences. Period. It's built to ask questions; it's built to want to know. We call it curiosity. Curiosity sends Hillary up to the top of the mountain simply because it's there, and if you're walking down South Main Street and you see a crowd gathered around, it's unusual that you'll say "Well, it makes no difference what they're looking at." You want to know. You wonder what they're looking at even though you don't intend to do anything about it. · T: Mammals are curious by nature. K: By "nature" you mean by "structure." This is what you mean by nature. We are built this way. We evolved this way T: Perhaps we want to separate ourselves from our animal counterparts so much that we develop a Supreme Being who's only concerned with us. K: Not quite. If you stretch the concept of theology to its logical conclusion, as it exists now, then the answer is no. . You ask a religionist and they'll say "No, God is not only concerned with man; God is concerned with all living creatures." to the point where, in Catholocism for example, I'm sure I'm correct there, where man and all other animals have souls. And this exist also in other theologies. So that most theologies would say the Divine One is concerned with all of his creatures, except He's given man dominion over the others to help man survive. You were going on an interesting track there. Maybe it's man who has created the machinery of theology to make himself more important. Isn't there a quotation in the Bible, I think in the New Testament, "Who art we that He is so mindful of us?" That tells a story: who are we that God is so concerned with us. Of course you could ask a cynic that and he would say "First of all if there is a Supreme Being and He created the entire universe (not the universe as we see it, but everything that fills time and space), He's put us in a minor solar system, going around a minor star, in a relatively small galaxy (the Milkey Way is relatively small), now what makes you think we're important?" And if He's created life that's far more superior to us, then we certainly are not of major importance, maybe that other life form is. So cynically you can ask a lot of questions, but any attempt to answer them is incomprehensible. Even if you deny totally the existence of a divine conceu,t, you have to si~ back sometimes when you're alone and look up at it and wonder "What the hell is this all about?" The sheer immensity is overwhelming, and you never finish experiencing the immensity. First you look out and say "Wow, is that big." Then you start reading about light-year descriptions of size, and you find out our Milky Way is so big, but it's small. There are stars into which our entire solar system would fit. And the more you see, the mm "What is this all about?" Even if you don't like question "What does it cause you could say there is ing there. It just exists.~ is here, we keep evolving, destroying, changing"Well, what do you meOII T: And when you t ' it, that really is just it. K: Except the trout. even when you say that sense of commitmen~ satisfied with that answer T: But the sad part that it's not for everyone. K: No,itisn't,butit to be for everyone. I think we owe each ething. In other words if more ability to earn more someone else has less a could never compete · achieve it, as long as they bers of this species on this should have a cooperative that we help those who 111 pable to survive. Once they are born, permit a human to be they're notaclearandp to other humans, we should a responsibility to survive other. If you don't want then prevent them from T: And this is w myths propose charity, sacrifice, in achieve bliss. K: And do you notice, See Myth page 9 WILKES COLLEGE STUDENTS! Photos In An Hour, In the Price Chopper Super Center, has a special offer for you. Bring us your film, and we '11 give you double prints on every roll and a 5X7 enlargement--FREE! Just show us your student I.D. You can have your prints in one hour. Same day or next day. There is no expiration date on this offer. We can also do instant passport pictures for $7.50. · . -_,------ Photos inan Hour . ---,----· Price Chopper Sup1u Center East End Centre Rts.315&115 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (717) 825-9177 Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun 12-5 p.m. Com �PAGENINE April 27, 1989 'dliketo fight it, we go back to e, after all these years sa beginning of semblence of ent cooperation between 'ted States and Russia and and Japan. entually it comes back in full !hat the best course of survival ration. Going at it alone,* ·sis true for individuals, for for societies. :Is there enough evidece out lo suggest that cooperation, and tolerance are the best logo. K: We know this through therapy, through psychotherapy, that when you get people together it's much mofe productive. T: And these myths can help us understand something about the human condition, about what it is to be human, about how to live a lifetime under certain circumstances. K: That's one of the functions, but myths are part of history. You have to pay attention to it. You learn about how people percieved their life. We're not talking about the ac- curacy of the data, we're talking "What are we studying these for?" There's a wealth of understanding about the content. Myths have content, and that about how the Greeks and Romans content tells us how the human race · and Egyptians or others peicieved percieved their own history, per- their society through myths and legends. cieved their own existence. It's a belief system. T: What about the person who T: What is, is, and we should says myths have no value? use that to our advantage. K: That's a dumb obserbation. K: Or if nothing else it tells us Only a fool denies the validity of his own history - anything that's what the past was like, and om brain part of our history, belief systems, likes to know "Where did I come from? What did my anscestors bemyths, legends. Look at all the effort you put into lieve?" T: How about a conduding studying the myths and legends of ancient Rome and Greece. You say statemen~ one f"mal thought? K: Myths are part of human hisiory, and the person who insists on ignoring history is doomed to repeat its errors. Myths oftentimes teach us a lesson that we can learn. So that some myths were wrong, and we discover they were wrong. We find out why they were wrong, and we may be able to correct some of the situations. But myths are history, and history is to be learned. It's as simple as that. (A thankyou to Dr. Kanner for his time and his widom. Vive la eyebrows.) · ued from page 7 w York nore !Ss abi :te wit s they Jn this : born, once be born, id present . should ni 9 nter , 'What kind of music do they have in Russia?" 'My first rock and roll was Bill Haley. 'Rock Around k' in 1954." 'The Beatles number one," he says, pointing out his llection. "I got them right now with me. I was crazy Beatles that time and I still crazy this time. Nobody t The Beatles." like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Stones, all that ," Tom says. e cabbie is still rattling names. "Little Richard, Berry, Elvis Presley." cab shuttles on. "How long have you been a taxi · ." Tom asks. en years." ou seem to be doing it pretty well." mthe best." "That's nice to know." "I love Patrick Day. All city's green, and at evening time, all city's drunk. I like it. If I be off duty, rn drink too. The Irish people are just like Russian people. They like drink. Who was that Patrick?" "Saint Patrick? He's the patron saint of Ireland. The legend is that he got rid of the snakes over there," I say. "See that, you learn something new everyday,'.' Tom says to him. "Yeah, I should know. I'm interested." "Everybody's Irish-on Saint Patrkk's Day," I tell him. "We saw some of the parade. It's wild." "Yeah,_it's crazy," Tom adds. "It's not crazy, it's beautiful. I like it very much. Hey, the people deserve some kind of relax from this life. So we have this kind of holiday like Patrick Day, Columbus Day, you know? We needed something, right? That's all." m f ~:r ~} ~-c;~m ~ o_~ The cab approaches Battery Park. "rll drop you here." I have to ask.. "What's your name?" "Josef." "Josef what?" "Josef Mullaev." Tom laughs. "I thought you were going to say Josef Stalin.• •Screw him! Have a nice day," he says and speeds off. Hello, Lady. What's this? We're too late? No more feuies'! That's all righL The setting sun frames The Lady, • accenting bee prowess. Even if it's from the dock, we have seen her. And we have met her huddled masses, her children, her ca.malioo sellers, card hustlers, penny squishers and cabbies. lbat's good enough for this traveler. SpOnSOred by Apple Computer, Inc. ~- ~;r- Macintoshes and IBM computers can co-exist in the same office. Now you don't have to worry about spending money on a Mac and being unable to use it on the job. Connectivity - Macs in an MS-DOS environment Thursday, May 4, 1989 Mac Lab, SLC 105, lla.m. · 12:30 p.m. Macs are great but what good is buying one if you will be working in an office that uses MS-DOS machines, right? WRONG!!! You can use your Mac and share your files with MS-DOS users. Dayna and other companies make products that convert Mac files to MS-DOS files or run MS-DOS applications on the Mac. Come learn about how you can do this too! Size is limited to 30. The success of Desktop Publishing (DTP) and Macintosh go hand in hand. Doing page layout on the Mac is the perfect way to demonstrate the Mac's ease of use. Desktop Publishing (DTP) - the basics of page layout using the Macintosh Wednesday, May 10, 1989 Mac Lab, SLC 105, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Presented by popular demand, this seminar will teach you the basics of page layout using Aldus PageMaker. Design professional newsletters easily and economically. Learn the short cuts that make DTP even easier. Bring your MacWrite or MacWorks files to get some hands-on practice. Size is limited to 30. Apple, the Apple logo, the graphics, and Macintosh are registered trademarks ofApple Computer, Inc. �PAGE TEN Losing hides netmen 's big gains Let's do some time traveling. Look in as the men's tennis team is playing in the opening moments of its first match of the year, a home tilt with Juniata under smiling skies on March 28. Junior Chris Arabis, the Colonels' number one, controls his match. Coach Phil Wingert stands contentedly off to the side, arms crossed. His most pointed concern is the wrong-color shirt of one of his soldiers. Bang! A few hours later, after the smoke cl~s, the Colonels have been skunked, 8-1, Arabis loses his match in the third set, 7-5, and the insurgent is still wearing his stupid shirt. It has been that type of year for the 0-10 Colonels, who have lost 25 straight. But wait, cautions Wingert. An 8-1 defeat this year is a different breed of animal than a similar thrashing last season. "We're improved," he said. "Numbers don't tell the story this season. Opposing coaches have commented on how much better we are, and our kids say they wonder what he means because we're getting beat 8- r. "Anyone who studies our match scores can see that many of them go to the third set. This is the most talented team I've had in my three years of coaching. They have good technique. I spend less time on strokes and more time on tactics." Wingert feels some first-year players may receive a rude slap in the face from seasoned MAC netmen. "One of the biggest adjustments a rookie has to make is accepting the difference between high school and the MAC," he said. "They have to understand that they can't come in and set the league on fire. "There are certain areas which our whole team has trouble with. Concentration is one. Some of the younger guys have trouble with the no-ad rule. In the MAC, when a game reaches 40-40, the next point wins. "Some guys haven't been able tp win that big point. To win, you have to force your opponent to win the point rather than lose it because of an unforced error." Stubbomess also plays an unwelcome part in certain types of failure. "Some of our guys might think they're better than they really are," Wingert said. "They have to realize that there are areas that they have to work on. Like many studentathletes, some players aren't very receptive to advice." All is not sour, however. Wingert is buoyed by the love for tennis that permeates his squad. "This is the most enthusiastic group I've had," he said. "They're at the point where they reserve indoor court time. It's a bunch of guys that enjoy the game." To what point does the losing affect team morale? f: .d(\ \\' "They joke about.it," Wingert said. "It's frustrating, but the fact is we're very young. We have no seniors, and the teams that we're playing are better. They are more established as programs. "We're on our way, I think . To tum the program around, we need more than what we have now." Arabis and freshman Doug Meade have been cohabitating in the top slot all season. Which one has been a more consistent player? "That's tough to say," Wingert said. "Because of his experience, I would take Arabis. He's been in the battlefield and some of the things he sees are new to Doug. "However, as a freshman, Doug has more talent than Chris had at the same age. Doug has a tendency to become anxious and try to use his power game to blow people out, while Chris is more prone to play at a level where he feels he's in control." Freshman Jerry Matteo fills the third spot, while fellow frosh Rob Whinney sits at four. Junior Dumitru Radu, last year's number two, swings at five and sophomore Spencer Corbett completes the singles lineup. The doubles slate consists of Arabis/Meade at number one, Matteo/Whinney in the two hole and Radu/Corbett splitting time with freshman Lamont McClure and junior Steve Karch at number three. "Doubles is one third of the match score," Wingert points out. "From a coaching standpoint, I think we sometimes concentrate on singles too much. You have to strive to match cohesive personalities." Corbett sees a marked gain in the Colonels' overall capabilities. "We've definitely improved," he said. "But the losing is very frustrating. Not being able to pull out a team victory is tough. We win a match here and there, but we can't put it together." McClure is living proof of Wingert's adjustment theory. "The compet1t1on is rugged," he said. • improved vastly and we haven't won a match." One advantage for the tennis program is the instal of all-weather courts for this season and many to follow a big plus for all parties concerned. "They're beautiful," Wingert said. "We've gotten compliments from the opposition. It's just great to we have a practice site everyday." Wingert continually stresses the strides of hi• tc3lll. "Last year, we won so few points. This time we've only been shut out once," he said. "Again, so of our matches have gone to the third set. As a benc Juniata beat us 8-1 last year also. But this season, the matches went to the third set. "We expose our players to a good level of Divi · tennis, and we'll just have to raise our level of play to the victorious side." Let's travel in time. The Colonels have just won a match, and Wingert a victory dunk in the showers. Fly time, fly. And get that towel ready, Wing will happen. is teamr 10-2 31 getheme son wa on an eai we wa a bunch got my 1 was just ing I W4 the type soon afte ollege atl oblems, • mies and ation. Hi erican. .75 cum, edand w l but I'n Steve Karch attacks the ball in practice. e expe, Dallas, Rams and Cleveland score big in the NFL Draft that re~ , the wh itz won zabethtm by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor When a college football program wants new blood, it hits the high schools. When the professionals need to be replenished, they tum to the draft. Last Sunday, the NFL held its annual college draft, and, as expected, the top picks were came as expected. Dallas took Troy Aikman, QB, UCLA; Green Bay grabbed "The Incredible Bulk," Tony Mandarich, OT, Michigan State; Detroit selected Reisman winner Barry Sanders, RB, Oklahoma State; and Atlanta opened Peach Tree Street to "Neon" Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, DB, Florida Stale .. What teams picked most judiciously? The top three drafts: 1. Dallas - The 'Boys needed four things going into Sunday's draft: a quarterback, one quality lineman, a bulky fullback to lead Mr. Walker (only Jimmy Johnson calls him "Herschel"), and some defensive horses. In Aikman, they snared the best thrower to leave college since the year that guy from Pitt went Miami's way and a California boy bargained his way to Denver. They also grabbed Mark Stepnoski, OT, Pitt, one of the top ten linemen in the draft; Daryl Johnston, FB, Syracuse, called one of the best big backs in the draft by the Eagles' Buddy Ryan; and Rhondy Weston, DT, Florida, as well as a bunch of blue-chip linebackers from Johnson's own Miami club. 2. Los Angeles Rams - The Rams continued to cash in on the picks gathered from the Eric Dickerson nabbing Bill Hawkins, DL,• Miami, Fla., a pu player. Another Hurricane, running back Cleve Gary, was still available at the 26th pick. He will · Rams a solid receiver from the backfield. Run-stuffes Starns, LB, Notre Dame, will plug a hole in the mi the defense. · 3. Cleveland - Shrewd moves by new head Bud Carson and the front office enabled the Brownsto lightning and thunder their offense needs to help Vl Slaughter and Bernie Kosar. Eric Metcalf, RB, ] and Lawyer Tilman, WR, Auburn, are two young targets for Kosar. Look out, AFC Central. e evide oravia[l dnesday, of the Co make a grc hing is ki to have 1 t good pc �PAGE ELEVEN April 27, 1989 tudious Evanina a baseballer at heart For Wilkes' senior baseball player Bill Evanina, the baseball season started a little earlier than he wanted it I. That is not because he was one of the organizers of the fall baseball team at Wilkes since the early 1970's. ina and his teammates enjoyed that early-season. up, going 10-2 and gaining valuable experience, ence and togetherness. The early season warmup that Evanina could have done utoccured on an early October night: Evanina, a resident assistant iri Pickering Hall's Warner · n, heard rumor of a fight in the parking lot and ed outside with a few others from his hall to ·gate. Once in the stairwell, he was attacked by a of about ten baseball bat-swinging hoodlums. "Someone said there was a fight in the parking lot and dthree other kids went out to see what was going on," 'd. "Then we walked out in the stairwell and got . It was a bunch of guys from Pittston looking for r R.A. I got my 11ose broken and had a few bumps bruises. I was just in the wrong place at the wrong It's something I won't forget." Evanina is the type of player and person that people dn't forget soon after he leaves Wilkes. In this day and when the college athlete is involved in numerous legal academic problems, Evanina is a breath of fresh air. He bines academics and athletics the way it is supposed to ne. Unlike many of today's college athletes, Evanina's · vements do not inGlude steroids, drugs, rape, theft, or mic deficiencies. He is this year's Wilkes Scholar~ lete, a two-time member of The American Colleges and ersities Who's Who and the president of Wilkes' w Association. He has also just been nominated as an mic All-American. 'I have a 3.75 cumulative average in political science," ·ct. "I applied and was accepted to Dickinson and Florida Law School but I'm not sure what I'm going to do next . I might come back to Wilkes and be a graduate ·tant for the baseball team next year or look into some offers I had with the federal government. Its still up in Coming out of Valley View High School, where he athree-year starter in football as a defensive back and in ball as a pitcher/shortstop, Evanina was accepted at ral prestigious institutions for academics. But his sporting fires still burned too hot and he decided to enroll at Keystone Junior College. "I went to Keystone because I wanted to go to a small school but mostly because I really still wanted to play baseball," he said. "They had a great baseball program and it was dose to home." While at Keystone, Evanina was again a success both on the field and with the books. On the diamond, the Giants put together 20-win seasons, including a 24-5 slate in his.....sophomore season which was good for a trip to the Regional Final Four in Gloucester County, New Jersey. In his two years he posted some pretty impressive statistics. He hit .320 in -his freshman season and followed that up with a .327 campaign. He also tried his hand at pitching in his second year, baffling opponets with a 8-1 record and a 2.10 earned run average. Despite these accomplishments, he is one of two players from that squad who are not playing Division I ball today. To understand why, one could probably look at Evanina's physical characteristics. At 5'7'' and 150 pounds, he is something short of a physical specimen. According to him, his size has been a help rather than a hinderance. "I really don't think it hurts me at all," he said. "Being small I think I am quicker and faster. On the mound I think people underestimate me. They say 'look at the size of this guy, he can't throw hard' and they take me for granted. It works to my advantage some times." Meanwhile, back in the classroom at Keystone, there was nothing small about Evanina's accomplishments. He was busy wringing up a 3.91 cummulative average, good for Academic All-American. "That was a really big honor," he said "It wasn't really anything nationally, but locally it was big. I attended a lot of banquets and had a really good time with it." His momentous scholarly performance resulted in academic offers from prestigious schools such as Cornell, The University of Pennsylavania, Bucknell, and LaSalle. The little guy's competitive juices still flowed too strong though, he and decided baseball was still in his plans. "I still had that desire to play. When I visited Wilkes, I was impressed with the academics and thought all the people I met were nice so I decided to come." Upon arrival, Evanina found some disturbing facts about the baseball team. · "The baseball program had very little support. At the time we had no coach and not many students wanted to play. We had to beg people to come out for the team," he said. "After seeing all this I wasn't sure if I should play. It was like nobody was interested so it would probably be just a waste of time." Evanina hung tough, though. After all, most little guys have to. He decided to play. Head coach Jerry Bavitz was hired, and as far as Evanina and the rest of the players are concerned, Whitey Herzog couldn't have been a better choice. "He does such a great job, especially with the circumstances he is under," he said. "It is really hard for him because he doesn't work here on campus and a lot of things are out of his control. "Right now we are not playing very well but Coach is doing a super job keeping everyone together and making sure everyone's attitude is positive. We still have 15 games left so you never know what can happen." According to Bavitz, Evanina and the rest of the captains are doing a praiseworthy job acting as the glue of the team._ "Not being a fulltime employee of the College makes my job difficult for me," he said. "But Billy and the other captains really help me a lot. "Billy does it on and off the field. He is 14 for 38 at the plate for a .368 batting average and is doing all right on the mound. He takes charge out there. He doesn't let people get down and when they do, he picks them up. He is almost like a player/coach. I think he would make a great coach someday if he ever decided to take that route." Something tells me he will be great at whatever route he chooses. o-pitch Colonels suffering / ckerson trade, a punishing Cleve land . will give the -stuffer Frank the midd le of 1 head coach iwns to get the help Webster , RB , Texas, > young fresh - The Wilkes Colonels II) are providing plenty of fuel for one of baseball's tcliches. · Pitching, the experts say, is 90 percent of the e, the aspect that really counts. It's the ace in the , the big gun, the whole enchilada. Jerry Bavitz won't argue. Despite a split rday at Elizabethtown, the Colonels pitching staff been turning games into versions of extended ·ng practice. Want some evidence? The Colonels were lugged by Moravian on Monday, 20-18, yielding lits. On Wednesday, Bucknell slapped 18 hits in a 4thrashing of the Colonels. Wait, there's more. Bloomsburg blanked Wilkes, 19-0 on Sunday, topped the "Bash the Colonels" list with 23 hits. enough to make a grown coach cry. "Ol)r pitching is killing us," Bavitz said. "Our s are going to have to realize that we're not going win without good performances on the hill. It's simple. "Scott Francis is the only one who's delivering, we can't throw him everyday. The shame of it is t we're hitting and it's going to waste." The 5-3 win over the Jays yesterday stopped the bleeding temporarily, but Elizabethtown rebounded to take the nightcap, 10-3. The battering continues. Last Thursday, Misericordia beat the Colonels, 11-7. Jeff Yanko suffered the loss, surrendering 1 runs in 5.1 innings. Mike Kolbicka, Ken Chakon, Ed Kwak and Rob Pietrzyk each had two hits for the Colonels. Price cranked a fourth inning homer to beat Juniata on Saturday, 3-2. The Indians won the second game, 11-6 despite two homers from Rob Pietrzyk. Against Bloomsburg, the C_olonels could manage only four hits. Brian Josefowicz took the loss. In the Moravian slugfest, the Colonels trailed, 17-5 before mounting a 13-run eighth inning rally to take a 18-17 lead. Ken Chakon, who hit a homer in the game, came in from centerfield to pitch and although he struck out four, he gave up three runs to incur the loss. "Kenny did a good job," Bavitz said. "We were down to the ,,point where we had to call him in. It's been. that tough. " ,;; The Colonels, who travel to King's (3 pm) today, photo by Bruce Alexia hope to change that. Give me your tired, your poor, Wilkes first baseman Eric Price has shown some power lately. your pitchers ... J, �Wilkes College The Razor's Edge Baseball The Locker Room NFL Draft Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Watch for the Colonel and Lady C the Year in next week's Beaco11. "We can beat any_one." Skillful, lucky golfers hit the MAC by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - Rollie Schmidt has a personal theory about golf which he would love his players to believe in. "Golf was devised as a game of skill and a game of chance," he says. "When golfers realize this, they will become complete players. You can have a day when you're playing well and scoring badly, and vice versa." The Wilkes Colonels (29-22) have been luck's friend all season. They are fresh from a fourth-place finish in Monday's Susquehanna Tournament and head for this weekend's MAC Championships in a good mindset. Schmidt anticipates a fruitful tournament. "I hope our kids play the way they're capable of playing," he said. "If we do the things that we've done all season long, we can be competitive. "I think we can do well. It's a strong field. Dickinson, Susquehanna, and Franklin & Marshall are all solid. Scranton hasn't played much this year, but they are dangerous. Moravian is also potent." As a season progresses, a coach's chore changes from addressing the physical to tackling the mental. Schmidt's charges attend the school of the scorecard. "In the matches, the players have to think more about scoring and less about mechanics," he said. "It's an ongoing process. Some days, your irons are going well, but your driving is off. If your driving is on, your putting may go south. "You have to relate to the target. It's not just ballbashing. You have to work at it. In other words, in _practice, you think 'how,' and in the match, you think 'what.' Some call it course strategy." A winning strategy for the Colonels has been sophomore Rob Cella in the number one position. "He's been consistent all year," Schmidt said. "He has shot very well and maintained that top S{X)t.'' Who else has impressed? "Mark and Keith Kopec have had solid seasons. Joe Mokay started sluggishly, but he's back on track. Pat McNally, a freshman, has been a pleasant surprise." Last Friday, the Colonels participated in the East Stroudsburg Invitational, and absorbed eight losses while posting just one win. Schmidt is pleased despite the results. "We got to play on the Shawnee course, where the MACs will be," he said. "We had no chance. There were a lot of Di vision II teams participating." recent valuati nsylva mittee eretoo s pectsof areas the y, staff, hysical If. Sophomore Bob McDonnell thinks the Colonels do have a chance at the MACs. "We have a good bunch of guys," he said. "Four can shoot under 80, and the rest of us can come close. We can win it. If we play well, we can beat anyone." The skill is there, and the Colonels hope luck will also be present this weekend. Schmidt, they need_both. According to Keith Kopec and head coach Rollie Schmidt of the 29-22 C Streak snapped at 17 E-Town splits with softballer by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE All good things must come to an end. You can't ride sky high 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At some point in time, you wake up from the dream. On Tuesday, the Wilkes Lady Colonels were rolled out of bed in the second game of a doubleheader, losing to Elizabethtown 4-1, but not before chalking up their 17th straight win in a thrilling, come-frombehind, 5-4 victory. The nightcap was not as thrilling for Wilkes . The Lady Colonels jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, and, like in the previous 17 games, all signs were pointing to a victory. Elizabethtown had other ideas. In order to catch the Lady Colonels in the Middle Atlantic Conference divisional race, a victory was imperative. With the score tied in the sixth, they exploded. The inning was not without controversy, though. With the bases loaded, courtesey of two free passes from pitcher Kim Skrepenak, head coach Vince Trivelpiece decided it was time to make a move. He sent Skrepenak to leftfield and brought in the first game's winner, Jen Bodnar. Bodnar immediately ==""'-"-=='-" . served up a ground ball to shortstop L isa Balestrini, who fired home for what was apparently the of the inning. But the umpire ruled the runner the Lady Jays had a 2-1 lead. "That was the biggest play of the ga assistant coach Tom Dunsmuir. "All the thought she was out. Melissa (Kennedy, catcher) thought she was out too. If she was would have given us the second out of the i you never know what would have happened What did happen next was a two-nm giving E-Town a 4-1 lea~ and putting the g reach. "It was a weird feeling, but I guess it w11 to lose now than to lose next week,'' Dunsmui The MAC playoffs start next week, and variables still exist at this piont. "All we have to do is win two games Messiah (tomorrow) and we will win the di think we will do it. After losing, the girls be fired up to play, especially for the divisica Dunsmuir said. Last Sunday, the Lady Colonels took two FDU-Madison, 7-0 and 8-2. That was when things were good, when riding sky high 24 hours a day, seven days a Waking up to a 20-2 record isn't as bad a off the top bunk. � 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 1989 April 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 April 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/cf256e880a105c6a6924f4e6e36a6304.pdf 2bdbbdb9a81c5b8c014660bfcf68e7f1 PDF Text Text ·-:::::::::::::::::::::::::: Page Page Pag Pag Pag Pag I ;rtl.il l!. i;r !l2l:i1HII : ·=·::::Jtl}ff ifl:llfi·-··;;···::::'.:=\i::::=::~i?=:t? :- WILKES c 'o LL EGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 April 20, 1989 •.. Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Wilkes hosts high school journalists by Kathy Harris Special to The Beacon WILKES-BARRE - Wilkes College held its second annual High School Editors Day on Friday, April 14. The event was sponsored by The Beacon in cooperation with the College's Admisssions Office. Approximately 150 students gathered in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts to hear H.G. Reuschlein, Dean Emeritus of Villanova U9iversity Law School, deliver the keynote address .,. which dealt with the First Amendment and the press. Eighty students then attended the journalism ::; seminars, which featured speakers from both local and I metropolitan newspapers, at the Arnaud C. Marts Q J; Sports and Conference Center. _ ==---.....;=-_ _,~ They were welcomed by Tom Bigler, a professor ,_ i of journalism at Wilkes and a columnist for the .Reischlein speaks to high school students at Pre-Law Day. Wilkes-Barre Times Leader newspaper. i Colonels. photo by Donne allowing ielding an balls. was great in n Skrcpenak ! nightcap. making a bid 10-hitter of : Lady page ,10{ing," :s himself sere 1't very good. ; if he's facing 1y John." r coming into :hind him." rors with Fran • :g on Monday. said. "The w· lumber par ,f an attack, , mesh for ! om Moran cholarship nnounced WILKES-BARRE- The ThoJ.Moran Scholarship in Journalat Wilkes College has been ened by a $50,000 gift from The ·1a1 Cities Foundation, Inc., and Times Leader. The scholarship is named in r of Moran, whose career in alism, teaching and public relaspanned 39 years, culminating ms appointment as President of e County Community Colin 1980. The gift which will endow the larship and fund a professional ship for students was anced by Dale Duncan, publisher Times Leader, and Christopher Breiseth, president of Wilkes College. Duncan noted that he and President Breiseth had been in discussion for several months to work out specifics that led to the surprise announcement at Weckesser Hall in late March. Duncan said that the Foundation and the Times Leader funded the Tom Moran scholarship in recognition of The scholarship will be availMoran's reputation as a career journalist and mentor for students who able to qualifi!"ti studerc ,.,ho earn the associate degrtx- c: equivalent at want to enter the field. Breiseth joined Duncan in Luzerne County Community Colpraise of Moran's distinguished ca- lege and who want to pursue the reer both as a journalist and for the baccalaureate degree at Wilkes Colleadership role he has played in lege. It ,:ill also fund a paid internhigher education as president of ship at the Times Leader to lend Luzerne County Community ColSee Moran p~ge 6 . lege. The conference was then broken into two sections: editorial and sportswriting. The editors were addressed by Allison Walzer, editor of the Times Leader, and Ed Ackerman, managing editor of the Pittston Dispatch. Walzer spoke to the students about her job as an editor and how it related to their jobs as editors of high school papers. "I consider you 'real' editors because you make the same kinds of decisions that I have to make, like what is news and what isn't," she said. Ackerman's topic was design secrets for high school newspapers. During his segment, he showed students the basic parts of a story, and even constructed a hypothetical story with the students' help. He also answered questions about what constitutes a good story in a high school newspaper. The sportswriters were addressed by Elmer See Editors page 2 President Breiseth commencement speaker at LCCC NANTICOKE - Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, president of Wilkes College, will be the principal speaker at the 21st annual Commencement exercises at Luzerne County Community College on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m., in an outdoor ceremony on the college's main campus. This announcement was jointly made recently by LCCC president Thomas J. Moran, and chairman of the LCCC Board of Trustees John Hosage, D.D.S. Dr. Breiseth was named to his presidential post in July of 1984 and is serving as the fourth president of Wilkes College. He is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles where he was a member o( Phi Beta Kappa, Oxford University, and Cornell University where he received his doctorate degree in Modem Europeai, Intellectual History. Prior to coming to Wilkes College, Dr. Breiseth served on the faculty at Williams College, and Sangamon State University in Springfield, Illinois. He also served for two years in the Office of Economic Opportunity in Washington, D.C as Chief of the Policy Guid~nce Branch of the Community Action Program. From 1980-83, Dr. Breiseth served as president of Deep Springs College in California. During his tenure at Wilkes College, Dr. Breiseth has had an enormous impact on both the C')llege and the community. He is an integral part of the community and a constant advocate for the strong alliance that See Breiseth page 6 �PAGE TWO April 20, 1989 Kelley to bike for American Lung Association Wilkes student to bike cross-country by Chris Augustine Beacon News Writer ., ..,, L_..::_....•......-..-..-:-1.1 j ,...;..1J....::.;..a.-:,1 :::; ~ i .:.........;;;;=;;._.:....:=i ~ a Pete Kelley WILKES-BARRE - Leaving home and travelling across the United States is the only a dream for most of us. Pete Kelley plans ·to accomplish this feat the hard way this summer - by spending 47 days on the seat of a bicyle, hunched over the handlebars and pushing the pedals from Seattle, WA to Atlantic City, NJ. The 18 year-old Kelley, a freshman electrical engineering major at Wilkes College, will represent the American Lung Association of New Jersey, "The Christmas Seal People," in the third annual Trans/ America Bicyle Trek, June 5 to July 21. The trek will take over 400 participants across the continent, through approximately 40 cities, during the seven-week long, 3425 mile trip. Kelley and his fellow cyclists will follow a route from the shores of the Pacific through the rugged Cascade Mountains, northeast across the Panhandle of Idatfo, to Glacier National park in Montana. From there they will travel through the flatlands of the "Big Sky Country" and the plains of North Dakota, along the ceiling of the nation to Minneapolis. The final part of the trip takes the riders through Milwaukee, Chicago, Philadelphia, and finally to Atlantic City. Kelley and the other trekkers have to raise at least $5,000 each in sponsor pledge donations to participate in the event. The average pledge is $35 (one cent per mile); however, Kelley would greatly appreciate donations in any amount. Anyone wishing to donate just a few dollars is asked to drop it off at Kelley's room, 233 Diaz Hall (Pickering), or place your donation in the specially marked collection can located in the Wilkes Bookstore. The overall goal for the 1989 Trek is to raise $3 million dollars for the American Lung Association. For the cyclists, who will be pumping 80 miles a day for 47 days, the trek will be the ultimate summer vacation. For the American Lung Association, it will be a major push in the fight to prevent and control lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer. Why ·would anyone want to punish themselves in this type of activity? According .to Kelley, "I enjoy riding and the trek is a way that I can help others while doing something I really like." The preparations for the trip haven't been easy, either. Aside from spending over $1,000 dollals own money, Kelley has hll continuously for many Since Christmas he has · "jogging, swimming, riding." In fact, he over 150 miles a wee trip date approaching that he will be biking Finally, when askc.d hardest part of the trip will be_ said that along with all the hardest part of the trip wi.ll all of the simple things we granted. "Putting in the cal day, going over the two ranges and riding through states, will certainly be in hardest part comes at the day's ride, though, when I up my tent, wash my c shower, and make the pairs to my bike." DADDY'S A BIG 6ROTHE.Q 'CAUSE ALL KIDS AREN'T LUCKY LIKE US. ' profe rticip , rob C....,.,, -,;fwl.,,.ty JorlNR 8 ~ 1BIJ SUlirrs q 1111 «-,w, A""°"'",,,. capynpt 1911', Cowls S,,,.,,kalr. ' "' BE A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISJER ••• CALL YOUR LOCAL AGENCY 824-5766, 824-875~ ~ 455 -6742 &. \.9J 1JIG '.BRO'I11ERS/ '.BIG SISTERS OFc!-\MERICA AFFILIATED tlil\6 ~OU JB[ttl["(}6? 6-SlP6I\li 6fQC6D? tl(lL TI\{(li,STli C? (good[ ]fJea1P:1tear?) Then BE A HAND HOLDER AT TI-IE NEXT BLOOD DRIVE! APRIL 27, 1989 Remember the very first time you gave blood? Remember being scared or nervous? Didn't you wish you had someone to hold your hand and calm you down? Well, there are a lot of potential donors who are scared and could your support. TO VOLUNTEER: Call 824-4651 EXT 2962 Students listen attentively as Dean Reuschlein explains about freedom of the press. Editors------------Continued from page 1 Smith, sports columnist for the Philadelphia Daily N_ews, and Paul Domowitch, a 1976 graduate of Wilkes College and a sportswriter for the Daily News. Smith's topic was the construction of a sports story. He also had sound advice for high school sportswriters. "Spend more time reading and less time keeping track of batting averages," he said. "You can't write from the 'jock perspective.' No amount of touchdowns can write a story." Domowitch addressed the students on building a career in sportswriting. "You have to be willing to relocate in this business," he said. "I also think it's important to write as often as you can.'' The two groups were then brought together for the keynote address, given by Tom Moran, president of Luzerne County Community College, former managing editor of the Wilkes-Barre Sunday Independent, and founder of The Beacon. Moran described himself as "a newspaperman, not a journalist - journalists are out _o f work newspapermen." He discussed his expcrien(n field of journalism, and encouraged the s keep the dreams of becoming "newspapcnnen' After the keynote address, awards weregi Excellence in Journalism, sponsored by and the editorial staff of The Beacon. The Journal, Cm~hlin (Wilkes-Barre) School's student paper, won an award for longest continually printed high school paper country. The award for overall excellence in a was given to the Tunkhannock High School's John Lincoski of the Lake-Lehman High Knight Life won the outstanding journalist The Lakeland Lance of Lakeland's High School the award for excellence in sportswriting. Joe Logudic of the Hazleton High Mountaineer won the award for outs sportswriter. "I feel this (the conference) was a real said Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of Communications and Theater Arts at Wilkes. �PA.GE THREE April 20, 1989 What TREC found out :ry $1,000 dollars .elley has had to for many m as he has tra· by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor '"'"J . ·the trip wi •le things ing in the >Verthet ng throu lainly be i mes at th 1gh,when •ash m ,ake the WILKES-BARRE - "What , are the attributes of an outstanding teacher?" queried the Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) of Wilkes College. A survey of students and faculty conducted during the summer and fall of 1988 showed constistency in the attributes mentioned most frequently, but a shift in the emphasis on those qualities from class to class was noted. ! The top characteristics, which were generated from student re,sponses, included: Explains material well; Knowledgeable about subject; 1Cares about each student's achievement and available to provide personal assisstance; Understanding of student's problems; Wants to know studentsand relates well; Interesting; Honestandfair;and Senseofhumor . According to the report supnstudents from the sophomore and junior classes of Solanco High School, plied by Dr. Kenne th M. Klemow, ed south of Lancaster, PA, spent three days on the Wilkes Campus associate professor of biology and chairperson of the TREC committee, esday, April 12 to Friday, April 14.) According to Diane Polachek, freshmen ranked the more personal stant professor of education at Wilkes, and director of the project, the attributes of a professor higher than nts participated in a series of workshops and seminars dealing with artificial did upperclassmen and faculty. ·gence, robotics, water quality, computer science, computed assissted design Only 22 % of the incoming freshmen mentioned that their prodrafting, engineering design, cold fusion, genetic toxicology, lie detection, fessors should be knowlegeable lem solving, and college selection. The Solanco Students were hosted by about their course material as comes donn students and had the opportunity to experience college life firsthand. pared t044 % of the sophomores and . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . . • • • • • • • • • • • 77% of the faculty. · 1 tudents from Lancaster-area igh school visit Wilkes 0 N IT KEN 111 D BE A SPRING CHIC ... DONATE BLQQDUI ~ress. :::=, The general consensus, derived from two freshman classes in an informal poll, explained that most freshmen assumed that in order to be hired by the College their professors had to know the material. Due to the low number of obscure answers given by students, TREC concluded that the students "took the survey seriously." The figures also suggested that students did not consider a teacher's being "easy" as an importantqualityofanoutstandingteacher since it appeared in less than 2% of the total number of student responses. The committee reported that the "students clearly want their professors to have the ability and desire to help them learn the material." Incoming freshmen were sur. veyedduringtheJu~andJulyorientations. Upper-class men were .sampled in selected courses of the 1988 fall semester and members of the faculty were polled during the first full faculty meeting. TREC hopes that the findings of this survey will promote a more communicative student, faculty and administrator rapport that students will provide conS tr uctive feedback, faculty will respect the needs and opinions of their students, and administrators will place a greater emphasis on the process of student evaluations of faculty. : .--:a:•r•:a::a::a::•nc:a::a::.:w:.11::a::a::a::a::a:::.:a:.:1nnr::a::1nnc:a::a::a::a::a::a:.. T;!,~eh wi)-t.~ 9~£s~f~ today in : ·. Pickering fran<4 tb 6:30. i= T-HE. r;~s:ar: .sf:G<BA.Sa! ! ♦ -. : -:-:.-.:·:. -:-: . . ·. -.:..:- .·, ..... :· ·.. : = • i~JI!!~;;~~,~r;; ~(>ph~~~; arid ..·= i♦ :=i< serii6r cla.ss~~ will ho lei the first = apnual 50s Spring B;;h on Friday, • jhniolC tis experiences in aged the stude wspapermen" ali wards were gi ,red by and cho lence in a news igh School's Pr: .ehman High S ng journalist aw fs High School writing. eton High Sch rd for outstan · :s at Wilkes. ♦ • • · ·•< · · · ··••• .·.·• - FREE . < . > .•..· /, .• ri·1··. . .2·1<·.•./ . . . . •.. CHICKEN ♦ =The ..~verit:. .will>be a c:linner / darice held NUGGETS = ·. •··.. at . Genetti' s. FROM:= · There will be liv~ music by The K~NTIJCKYt =R.P.M. "Old Star" . 50s :Sand, COffFrised FRIED:: . . of ..seven N ...E. Pennsylvanian . CHICKEN: • ~rofessionals who lla~ appeared with ♦• . . ·•· .. ···•· · ••· ········•·. ·.... . pe li.k es. of ~~:rry. ~e. •.:t,ew~s, Chuck ♦ = ·•·•·•·•·•· .. . · Berry, . and •Be:> Diddley. . All mu~t come... inSOs attire, which : = will ma.ke th~ .e vent mor~ ·• of a ... good =.t ime~You want t:o Iniss . the last :: big bash ·•· of th~ .y ear! . t• • t ··•·A · .. p . . . : : •7 : =) APR IL 2 7, 19 8 9 WILKES COLLEGE GYM 10 a.m •- 4 P .m • W : i: THE I.A$T ':8:i:G BASH! ! = = = = = = • : • = = = = : ii.~~I••····~l~~L~r:ic~~i:;:;~1~~i~~;1c~~;~J- ~---·-···· ····· ·········--······ ·· ····· ·····• WILKES clori't = • �April 20, 1989 PAGE FOUR When you party, remember to ... tary " e rega .G_) e1 usedo upthi! nt at eatk rieso a fe, G.pm eothe1 ve th, e wen h's as easy as counting from 1 to 10. Guests: . Augi ·tion. gusti.Ji harlie1 1. Know your limit -stay within it. 2. Know what you're drinking. 3. Designate a non-drinking driver. 4. Don·t let a friend drive drunk. 5. Call a cab if you·re not soberor not sure. OUT S! .AUj find s a J usiness rchoos w1edge Hosts: 6. Serve plenty of food. 7. Be responsible for friends' safety. 8. Stop serving alcohol as the party winds down. 9. Help a problem drinker by offering your support. 10. Set a good example. ofan ,------------ . ------- : - 150 Paularino Ave., Suite 190, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 l-800-441-2337 I W~Uf~~M fafalEf=J[f;JE13 &!A a a Servi!:g Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. XLI . No. 21 April 20, 1988 I Raled as a First Class newspaper by the Associated Colkgiate Pnss IEditor-in-Chief. ............................................................... Lee Scott INews Editor.......................................................................Michele C IFeature Editor..........................................:·········· ............... John T. IAssistant Feature Editor......................................................Miche~ ISports Editor................................................................................ J,m IAssistant Sports Editor....................................................................Ray IPhotography Editor ..............................................................Donna Y &>er Drinkers of Amcrirn is a non-profit consumer membership organization open only to persons O\er the age of ll. ~u•,•1:3,14:;m:rJ T-h e Beacon m,~1~ 1··:·· 1~J~j~J ,fI:B ~~ Copy Editors ...............................................................Wendy R I ..........................................................................Eddie IAdvertising Manager.........................................................Kathy L. ~i~,,n,~Jm IBusiness and Distribution Manager.........................................Tom M1UJ!E:~ fl~«Ul~~ . ~ IStaff Writer...................................................................................B. IStaff Photographer...................................................................nruce IAdviser ................................................................................Mr.Tom I : Contributing Writers: Chris T~oli, Paul Winarski, Chris Augu• Ihaywood, Kathleen S. Anderson, and Sharon Froude. IAdvertising Staff: Kelly Williams. I : The Beacon. is published Thursdays during the fall ~nd sp~g expressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. Ito the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on tenns of I letters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasons. JIM vmtr'S BOOK IS NL AB<lJf Qll.f\NG-~ ~ CAPrfOL. \UU.. ·~ ~ IZ6,00J CDPIE'.S ........ AND rr ~ ! !... " rigina] Incident t show , B. Re soretir oUJ ofacti · ·on and c those early toffinn am ... Iexcept during sch~uled breaks, finals weeks and vacauon penods.AII 11••• history vingsa a jud~ le as a t {he) . Iyear's final issue will be on May 4. I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, PitlSUI, IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham ~enter. The phone number is {717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. __ _ _ as list~ t-after wewe ports a thy D ePerfom ter,Evru moos. ey's emp ing asan rkshop · in whic s and i �PAGE FIVE Editorial Augustine evokes S.G.- responseI am writing in response to a t commentary written by Mr. · Augustine regarding Student ment (S .G.) elections. I am · he is confused on a fe~ points. like to clear up this problem. I was present at the executive ·1meetingheattended,andl'm · our memories of the event are the same on a few topics. To · with, S.G. president Charlie · ert and the other members did need to have the constitution · ed. We were merely conas to Mr. Augustine's quesand position. If Mr. Augustine had comlyquoted Charlie's comment he have understood why S.G. is off' with our system of elec1think Mr. Augustine would hard pressed to find any organizathat chooses a president rany. Any business or group that · onaleaderchoosesonethathas ·ng knowledge of the organiitself and of a related subject. the present system S.G. can to function under an experi- enced leader at the very beginning of the school year. There is no orientation or training period needed for the president. If elections were opened to the entire student body the most popular person would, in all probability, win. In this case the most popular does not necessarily mean the most qualified. I think Wilkes benefits from having a working S.G. early in the year. In regard to S.G. elections in general, the students have shown a lack of interest. There is little competition and many available positions. S.G. places publicity around campus and attempts to encourage more participation. What more can we do? We would appreciate any suggestions. As for comparing Wilkes' turnout to the national election response, S.G. is not trying to find an excuse. We simply feel that given a lack of public response to national elections we are not alone in the apathy of voters. Mr. Augustine was clearly confused as to our response. We value constructive criticism. However, I doubt that approaching a group, calling them elitist and comparing them to the Soviet Union is very constructive. We plan to devote time to revising the constitution during our summer workshop. We thank him for pointing out a problem of which we were not previously aware. We favor the present method of choosing a president; however, the unique positions of transfer students will be taken into account. I have a few remaining questions for Mr. Augustine. Why did he not choose to run for an S.G. position? There were many available choices. If a person wants to change a policy of an organization one of the best ways to accomplish this change is to join the group and work from within. We always appreciate new ideas and comments. Also, why did Mr. Augustine choose to harass the S.G. members working at the ballot box as well as some of the voters? I do not see this as a mature action nor do I see it as a constructive way to accomplish his goals. Sincerely, LieslReber President Inter-Residence Hall Council olumn on Ralston applauded '1berofthe oc1areo .Lec1are •ss&:I ~ichele ....... Ji .......... ..R Donna Y lyRosen .. Eddie :athy L. .... Tom pring sem :riods. All ·iter and College. han 500 ms of spa id reasons. Sports Editor Jim Clark wrote a tell•crafted and moving article lil>ut George Ralston's important tribution to Wilkes College and · place in its history. What George isquoted as having said of the former !YIDnasium is a judgement we can aakeofhis role as a teacher, coach, Ill dean: "It (he) rendered great ~ice and we were glad to have it (him)." I was pleased to see "The Locker Room" as the source for the article, ince George and the Lettermen perinned in an original all-male musical in 1949. Incidentally, one of the a:enes in that show was written by Ii. Charles B. Reif, who, like George, has also retired into activity -1!er than out of action. Tradition and character were -ed in those early post-war years 1a result of firm and friendly relalionships established between 111dents and faculty and between the College and the community. Wilkes was listed as one of the '2most sought-after colleges in the axmtry before we were able to boast ilhe Marts Sports and Conference Center, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, Stark LearningCenter,Evans Hall, and the Dining Commons. Dr. Farley's emphasis on teachilg and learning as an ideal goal and apractical workshop tool created an 11mosphere in which colleagues ~ ated values and ideas. Conse- quently, the young college attracted and retained faculty members like Chuck Reif, dedicated to the humble task of preparing students for professional careers and lives ofproductive service, and recruited and held an administrative staff inspired by the buoyant spirit and innovative leadership of George Ralston, under whose guidance a small student body made "a joyful noise." It is Eugene Farley's and Christopher Breiseth 's vision and wisdom that have given - then and now support and encouragement to the quiet and unpretentious efforts of George Ralston, John Whitby, and John Chwalek in strengthening the reputation and the quality of this institution. Like so many others, they put the interests of the student and of the College above their own. And in so doing, they made their interests their own. It is my hope that students looking back in the year 2029 can say of those now serving Wilkes that they "joined up because there was a big job to do." As George says, in losing yourself, you find yourself. Or you're aware of more of what you can become. Sincerely, Alfred S. Groh Special Assistant for Cult. Affairs Is it good for us? "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Inauguration Speech, 1961 When President Kennedy uttered those now famous words, he ushered in the once defunct and now resurrected "service era." Soon after this speech, col!ege students were climbing on planes and flying to the closest third world nation to put in their time in the Peace Corps. In recent years, student volunteerism has gone down in a big way. Results of the yearly Astin Test - a test given to incoming freshmen to find out what they want most out of a college degree - showed a definite unwillingness to give their time to community service. In an effort to refuel community service among the college set, legislators in Congress have introduced eight different bills for consideration. These bills, for the most part, advocate student community service in order to get financial aid benefits. Although they all don't make it mandatory, the Nunn/McCurdy Citizenship and National Service Act does. More specifically, "The DLC (Democratic Leadership Council) would establish a large federally funded national service program which would allow individuals to earn vouchers for college education, job training and down payments on homes in return for two years of military or civilian service." That sounds harmless enough, but here is the kicker: "After five years, a period of service would be a prerequisite for most young people to receive education loans or grants from the government." The way it looks, college enrollment is going to drop significantly. The students at whom this is aimed will find other ways to pay for their education, while the ones who are willing to try the service route will very likely be the ones who would be the beneficiaries of volunteerism. These bills would systematically change the role of the volunteer. The dictionary definition of the word "volunteer" is a person who gives of himself without want of reward. There is no mention of the word "mandatory" in that definition. In order for these students to truly feel the meaning of the service they are performing it must be on a volunteer basis. These bills defeat that purpose. In a recent discussion Oscar Remick, president of Westminster College, stated that in order for this legislation to truly be effective there is a handful of factors that must be included: For example, all projects must start on a demonstration level; they must be equal opportunity; they must be purely voluntary; any money offered must be supplemental as opposed to substituting present funds ; there must be a variety; they must encourage completion of a high school education as well as achieving a college degree; they must advocate accredidation of existing programs; they must properly train all volunteers; all volunteers must be given a service stipend to cover expenses and loan forgiveness; and post-service fin ancial benefits. This way President Bush will get his "Thousand Points of Light," we'll get our education, and President Kenned y's words will once again ring true. --- --- -- -- -- ------ -----Corrections In last week's Beacon it was incorrectly reported in the story entitled "Ralston Field gets green light" that Cindy Carr is the SO vice president, Kristen Henry is the SO treasurer, and Andy Harris is the SO secretary. They are, instead, the senior class officers. Also in the same story, the front page photo was taken by Donna Yedlock and is of protest coordinator Larry Abramson being interviewed by reporters. Finally, in the story entitled "Wilkes students accepted at Harvard," it was incorrectly stated that the two were working on a "project entailing the mutinigenicity of vipers." The project was actually done on "vipers buglass" a plant, not a snake. �I PAGE SIX April 20, 1989 Moran Continued from page 1 exists between the two. Under his leadership, Wilkes College has achieved comprehensive status; and the college has restructured academically to include a School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, a College of Arts and Sciences, and a School of Business and Economics. Dr. Breiseth has also initiated and nurtured a model faculty development plan at Wilkes College which is now in its fourth successful year. Largely as a result of President Breiseth's leadership, the College has applied to the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to move to un'iversity status in the very near future. During his administration, the College's Board of Trustees approved the launching of the $18million capital campaign, the centerpiece of which is the construction of the Marts Sports and Conference Center which opened this past Janu- ary. This past fall, the largest freshman class in a decade at Wilkes College brought enrollment to 3000 undergraduate and graduate students. More thav 575 students are being reviewed as being eligible for graduatibn at Luzerne County Community College and will receive either one-year certificates of specialization or two-year associate degrees at the Commencement ceremony. Breiseth Contin_ued from page 1 practical application of skills in a professional environment. Moran's professional media experience began in 1951 as a reporter for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Over the next twenty years his duties on several papers covered every aspect of print media, from reporting to news manangement. Between 1959 until 1961 he served in the military on the teaching staff of the United States Army Information School. the position of managing editor, a post he held from 1967 until 1970. Moran also served as Northeastern Pennsylvania regional correspondent for the New York Times. the honor attached to the awarding of a permanent journalism scholarship in my name. But, I am even more pleased in knowing that each year this scholarship will enable one or more of our Community College journalism students to go on to Wilkes College for a baccalaureate degree in journalism or communications. I I In 1970 Dr. Eugene Farley, then president of Wilkes College asked Moran to join the College administrative staff as executive director of Alumni and Public Relations. He held that position until 1977 when he "The Times Leader and The became dean of External Affairs at L.C.C.C. He was appointed to the Capita! Cities Foundation have made He returned to professional presidency by the Board of Trustees a most generous contribution toward journalism in 1961 as a reporter for in 1980. the education of young people who . the Times Leader until 1965 when he will be faced with the responsibility joined the staff at the Sunday JndeIn commenting on the Scholar- ofreporting the news in the challeng- pendant where he would advance to - ship Moran said, "I am very proud of ing years ahead." ' \:- - - sponsored by Apple Computer, Inc. Connectivity - Macs in an MS-DOS environment Thursday, May 4, 1989 Mac Lab, SLC 105, lla.m. -12:30 p.m. Macs are great but what good is buying one if you will be working in an office that uses MSResume Writing Seminar DOS machines, right? WRONG!!! You can use (or how to knock them over their desks) your Mac and share your files with MS-DOS users. Dayna and other companies make prodMonday, April 24, 1989 ucts that convert Mac files to MS-DOS files or run Mac Lab, SLC 105, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. MS-DOS applications on the Mac. You know what your resume must say, but Come learn about how you can do this too! how do you create an eye appealing layout? And Size is limited to 30. how do you fit all you want to say on one page? Find out how to use MacWrite or MacWorks to your advantage_. ~ Bring your bond paper. Five free laser Apple, the Apple logo, the Wheels for the Mind graphics, and copies to all who attend! Size is limited to 30, so come early!! Desktop Publishing (DTP) - the basi of page layout using tire Macintosh Wednesday, May 10, 1989 Mac Lab, SLC 105, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Presented by popular demand, thisse · will teach you the basics of page layout Aldus PageMaker. Design professional ne ters easily and economically. Learn the short that make DTP even easier. Bring your MacWrite or MacWorks to get some hands-on practice. Macintosh are registered trademarks ofApple Computer, Inc. Size is limited to 30. C I Fi 15 Pt H< 11 11 W' on to be 01 th1 Li l C11 • • ~ • • • • • • • • . .. .. • • • • • t • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • . ,, , • • • . ,, • �PAGESEVEN April 20, 1989 mumRJ,,- Students attacked by killer plant ly Michele Broton Btacon Assistant FeaJure Editor * A giant man-eating plant at- tked two Wilkes College students ~f~iffii:' ii the Center for the Performing Arts! Well,ok, that may bea bitsensa- oonal, but it certainIy sounds interc:lting, doesn't it? Actually, itisn 'tthat far from the truth. There was a giant plant in the theatre, but it was built by those two students, and instead of attacking people, all it attacked was their free time. Jason Delcampe, a freshman, and junior Rob Johansen built the model of "Audrey II" for the Hanover Area High School production of The Little Shoppe ofHorrors. In a show of zeal for the theatre, Johansen and Delcampe agreed to make two working models of Audrey II for the show. For those of you who are unfamiliar with The Little Shoppe ofHorrors, Audrey II is a plant grown by a well-meaning flower shop employee. Audrey feeds on people and grows progressively throughout the show. To create Audrey, Delcampe and Johansen found themselves using all of their technical and creative abilities, because of budget and difficulty in coherence of the plans. According to Johansen, "It was interesting because both of us had to use our imaginations because the plans didn't make any damn sense." Originally, Delcampe had agreed to do the job on his own, but found it to be too monumental to complete within the three week limit. Even with the assistance offered by Johansen, the two ended up spending endless hours in the theatre workshop, and "spent the last full week without sleep," says Delcampe when DOMINO'S PIZZA DELIVERS™ ON TIME... 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At approximately five feet wide and eight feet long, this Audrey model is capable of actually "swallowing" an entire person. That is what Icall monumental. ' Fortunately for Del_1;ampe and Johansen, they received a lot of help from their friends. Says Delcampe, "I couldn't have done it without all the help I was given." Johansen had a similar opinion, "It (building the Audrey II plants) became an obsession with everybody who worked on it." Both theatre students hope that this will lead to other projects in the future, but Delcampe has a special prerequisite, "I hate sewing, quote me on that, I hate sewing and won't sew again!" Both Delcampe and Johansen deserve a definate show of praise for their undaunted efforts. With their . hard work, they not only succeeded in lo(?king good themselves, they again proved to the Wilkes-Barre community that Wilkes College students are responsible and intelligent. Congratulations fellas. If your pizza does not arrive within 30 minutes, present this coupon to the driver to receive your pizza free. One coupon per pizza. Fast, Free DellveryN 154 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Phone:829-2900 L----------------------J Happy Pas Ol'er, y'all! �PAGEEIGHf April 20, 1989 Pro rammin Board Performer g g · J I■ m La n d ry w a kes st a r k · by R.G. Haywood and Kathleen S. Anderson Beacon Feature Writers ,------------------I I I I I I I I I Would you like to be immortal? Well, perhaps that would be too m~ch to offer, but we you a chance to have your work live on for years and JOIN THE AMNICOLA STAFF The following positions are available: Editor-in-chief, Photography Editor, Lay-out Editor, Copy Business Manager, and Secretary. Deadline is MAY 1, Interviews will be scheduled latet Despite interruptions by class AMNICOLA Application for Editorial Positions bells and people walking in and out I of Stark Lobby, Jimmy Landry manI aged to give an excellent performIName_ _ _ _ _ _ __::__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _------! ance on Tuesday, April 18. !Local Address Performing soft rock favorites -------------as well as some original pieces, : State_ _Zip_ _ _ _ _Local Phone_ ___ Landry kept the audience's attention Permanent Address___________◄ throughout his concert with his easy patter and friendly ways. Among his State_ _Zip_ _ _ _ _Local Phone_ _ __ stories was an amusing anecdote Positions applying for (In order about his father's remarriage and an attempt to find the perfect wedding l. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____ gift. 2. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ His standard gift for newlyweds is a shower massage, hand held of 3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ course. He did not, however, feel this Do you have prior yearbook experience? _ to be an appropriate gift for his 65 year-old father. He chose, instead, to Jimmy Landry is shown during.his cncert in Stark Lobby on List positions on any publication staffs give him a song, written especially Tuesday, April 18. ~ i. forhim. "MostofalltoGive"wasthe song he wrote, and even though it anyone who could tell him who passions and that you should do what What experience was interrupted by a class bell, it was wrote the song "Leavin' on a Jet you want to do or you 'llregretitlater. a marvelous ballad. Plane." Talking personally, Landry you in the pos. you are applying for, It is rather ironic that he should Overall, the concert was a suc- explained how he's been a full time chose to give his father a song, be- cess, with a large number of students singer for three years, and that he cau~e his father considers Landry's attending and enjoying it Many felt does it for the people, not the money Major________Curn GPA music to be a hobby and not a real job. that it interrupted the study time and or the world. Expected Credits you will be taking: "You May be Right," by Billy broke up the monotony. Landry told the students that Joel, and "Fire and Rain," by James Laterthataftemoon,at3:30p.m. they should have a good set of morals Fall 1988_ _ _ _ _ _Spring 1988._ _ _. . .,., Taylor are just two of the songs in lobby of the Center for the Per- and advised not to-fall into the trap of Hours/week you can work on Landry performed on Tuesday after- forming Arts, Landry conducted an greed. noon. informal workshop for interested Jimmy Landry's visit to Wilkes One of the highlights of the students. was both enjoyable and a valuable I hereby authorize the Selection Corrrnit show was when he held a minor In the workshop, Landry talked learning experience. Congratulacontest. Landry gave away an indi- about the necessity of finding a good tions to the Programming Board for Iverify that I am a Student in good standing at vidually wrapped "spork" (that's a agent to represent you and shared bringing such a fine performer. We I If I am selected, I understand that my scholar combination plastic spoon and fork, some of his own bad experiences. He hope that Landry will be visiting for those of you ;Vho weren't sure) to also stressed the need to follow your Wilkes sometime soon in the future. icontingent on satisfactory on-the-job lsatisfactory academic standing. The 60s: When the music mattered Barry Drake lecture a hit by Sharon Froude Beacon Feature Writer For those of you who expected the Barry Drake lecture on Friday night to be a boring, monotone speech about the music of the sixties, I am pleased to say that everyone received a pleasant suprise. Immediately at ease in front of the group in the Marts Center Media Room, Drake presented an audio and visul delight, filled with many bits of information and trivia. Rather than a lecture with a totally objective viewpoint, Drake gave everything he said a very personal touch. In many cases, he had experienced first hand the people and places he talked about. For example, he spoke about sitting on a porch and being offered something to eat by the Grateful Dead's own Gerry Garcia. Drake spoke comparatively of the various forms that music took, starting with the day John F. Kennedy was elected president and ending in 1969. He covered how music went from bluesy dance music to folk-style protest music to the beginnings of heavy metal. - When speaking of the Beatles and the British phenomena, Drake explained not only the contributions made by the various groups, but the impact they had on American groups and how these groups were viewed. Not that one should make the mistake of assuming that his show was all talk. Drake had a continuous slide show going on throughout the evening, and at intermittent spaces, he would play clips from some of the more popular songs of the sixties. • Naturally, it is easy for people to sit back and say how great the sixties While in California, he had the opportunity to attend free concerts by some of rocks' legends, and in some cases to meet and/or play with many of these legends. Both informative and interesting, Barry Drake's lecture, The 60s: When the Music Mattered, was a roaring success. Yes, perhaps it was different from most Friday night entertainment offered at Wilkes, but as Drake said, the main thing to be learned from the sixties is that "it is OK to be different." Arth J1 depends on u live in M 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ I Signature I I IApplicants for Photo. and Copy Date Eds. must were, but unless you were there, it's ~ubrnit_s_:rnple s_ o..:_ the i_::_ .:_ork_wit.::_ _:P.::_-_ all just hearsay. Barry Drake has been to these places and events. Like any good sixties college student, he dropped out of a premed schedule and took a bus to San Francisco to find other people with the same ideas and morals he had. I PLANES.TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES Wha t h e rea ll y -~•ntcd was to s 1"k!nd T h a nk :-.giving ""'ith h i.-. li.1 11 ~ily. Mik ◄ Se Yes, the pre extremely c< wouldn ' Wh~11 he g<>I "'us three .Jay!. w ilh th..: HJr~ ·-s , tr,- -- , ...,-: ~ f ·. Dawr St Satur-day night,. 7 and 9:3 in Stark 101 �er. o you think the locat 10n of ■ cf!> Ith Services -is convenient fs. Arthur Dent Junior It depends on where you live. If you live in Miner or Evans, it's convenient, but if you live in Waller South or Doane, it's not. Ellen Tambascio Freshman Margie Davis Junior Jim Byrne Senior Yes it's convenient because I find it very simple to use, especially during the class days. If you get sick in class you can walk across the street. No it's not convenient. It should lie in the center of the campus so everyone could get to it easily. I don't think it really matters because if someone is sick, they're going to get there no matter where it is. k Mike Mros Senior Amy Schukis Sophomore Rick Rosser Senior Chris Creegan Senior Yes, the present location is extremely convenient and I wouldn't change it. I think it's great because I live in Evans and it's right across the street. It's close to the center of campus now. I'm a commuter and I've never had a reason to use it. urkcy. ·-- Dawn Meyer Senior Aubin Sevrin Freshman Corey Rosentel Junior Tom Mericle Junior I've never used it but I think it's easily accessible to everyone. I live in Pickering and it's a long way to go if you 're sick. Where is it? Yes, I think they're located convenien ti y. �PAGETEN April 20, 1989 An int~rview with Dr. ,Toseph Tanner, part 1 Nature and the importance of Myth T AROLI: What is myth, sim- is used to legitimize the situatuion, ply put? whose answers are accepted as true. KANNER: By definiton a myth is a Moreover, the observations are so statement or description of an appar- consistent. For example, you look ent historical event, in whatever area, out overtheocean, before we had any that is not supported by empirical scientific data about the shape of the data. earth, and it looks flat Orifyou'reon T: But to its believers it needs an open plane, it looks flat. And no empirical evidence. everbody who looks out there sees it K: Yes, to its believers myths are as virtually the same way. It extends real as anything supported by scien- indefinately, and ipso facto it's flat. tific evidence, oftentimes more real. There is no curvature. · T: How do you . think the.se T: So it was an objective myths evolved into our soci- claim. ety? K: It was an objective piece of inforK: The chances are, logically, that mation, and the myth perpetuates myth didn't begin as myth [as we itself because every human sensory know it]. Myth began as a serious system that sees it under those condiattempt to describe the reality of an . tions sees the same thing. So that no event, usually by those people who one is lying. Even when the Catholic are in a position to be accepted as an church was having the debate with authority figure, whether it's a witch Copernicus and Galilio and those doctor, a teacher, a mother, or who- boys over whether the earth was ever. So, for example, when a child spherical, who do you think lent creasks a mother something, "Why does dence at that time to the church's that happen?" and mother answers as position? - the great mind Aristotle. she thinks it so, the child will accept Oh· my God! Even today, you figure it. And if it's not accurate, it takes the if a mind like Aristotle's says it's so, form of almost a pseudo-scientific it has to have some legitimacy. But system, even though it's only a be- Aristotle has the same limited perlief. So I would imagine, without ceptual system that we do, and he saw knowing (we really don't know how the flatness there. We don't say it's these started), but the logic suggests spherical because we see it as spherithat they didn 't start as myths as we cal. We say it only because we have see them. They didn't start as an indirect data. attempt to decieve the child or to T: By proving it through the pacify the person. It started as a le- scientific method. gitimate explanation of what the K: And without it, it's very easy to observer thought was a real corrola- say things like "The earth is flat." tion. Even looking out to the sky everyT: So why did these myths thing seems to revolve around us, the perpetuate themselves? stars, the moon; ipso facto we are the K: These myths usually will start in center of the universe. These prescientific periods where there is people were not stupid or coercive, no organized formal procedure for you see, but anyone who denied the testing and verifying. Of course position of the church, well, you just under those conditions the authority couldn't let them commit such a ing to anyone, even your own intellectual peers, about abstract concepts ·Myth reality like God. Go ahead, try to explain it verballly so the person could pass it on verbally. Impossible. So you have , symbolic representaions, whether , Chris Taroli it's a cross or anything else. T: So myths were probably heresy, could you? started by the brains of the T: They would be going society against power, the lawmakers. K: - trying to interpret what they So our minds, biologically, thought was happening in nature. haven't changed? The event usually took place in naK: No, just our brains capacity to set ture, and they tried to interpret nature up conditions for testing the validity and gave what were plausible or of our perceptions, called science. logical explanations. Or if they were T: Was there a point perhaps extremely mystical, like "Why does where our brains did change? the cloud move? We don't see anyK: There is no fine line there. Proba- thing pushing it." maybe it took bly itchangedoveraperiod. If you go someone in whom they had a lot of back, even to ancient Chinese and faith, an authority in the society, the Egyptian civilizations, you saw there high priest in the society, or whoever, the signs of the scientific mind. As- to tell them why, and whatever they tronomy was introduced; mathematics was introduced. T: What about before that? K: Even before that. Wherever man questioned what was obvious, the obvious myth, the obvious explanation, etc., and found other methods than their perception to test it, that was science. T: Why were these abstract concepts translated into symbols? K: The good brain is the brain that could handle abstract concepts, which is a function of higher I.Q. Those people could handle abstractions, but the rest of the normal curve of distribution would have difficulty. It has to be translated into concrete things. See, you're attributing an understanding to the entire population that only exists to, maybe, the top fifteen percent of the population. Dr. Joseph Kanner discusses the Look at the difficulty you have talk- nature of myths. vs. THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. And they're both represented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse Corps. The caduceus on the left means you're part of a health care system in which educational and , career advancement are the rule, •--", not the exception. The gold bar on the right means you command respect as an Army officer. If you're earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713, Clifton, NJ 07015. ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. said was accepted. After all they are endowed with knowledge that the rest don't have. T: So myths were an attempt to explain nature, to personify it? K: Myths arose in man's attempt to explain his own existence, nature, the universe. The human brain seems to be built in such a way that it demands explanation_s - it wants. to know. Solomon Asch said the human intellect is probably the most powerful motivating force. We can see this in children. Children all over the world, regardless of nationality, regardless of religion, will reach a certain age of development when their sensory system will look out or hear and ask "Why does that make sound? Why does that shine?" It's the brain that wants explanations. T: So "why" is the ultimate question. K: And these myths are all whyanswers to the question "why." T: And we're still asking those questions today we here?" K: Even contemporary men have about women, have about men more fickle, blondes arc whatever - are made-up explain "why." T: Excluding ,he aspect. K: There are myths aim phenomena, but they're challange because they n nerable to the scientific you just listen and accql but they can't be tested.So those men and women goodwill, who want to distort theological co so in order to con the because these are co cannot be tested by the method. of Texas is knowledge U essarily im ge is a time 1 ere's a lot Ding you," sa Texas singer whose 19881 eked is a big l s across the Sharp Shoe just a pop Along ~ Shocked is or y leftist folk ncongrq conserv2 ostofthe ertlypol nvey on't kn< hin tll ed ... d Ap1 s,and importance and T: Nor by logical rea K: That's right. So if it faith, all they have to do is make that leap of faith hooked. I'm talking abolt artists, whether it's the Swaggart's. T: «io do you thi nk that about creation, a were, as the Greeks product of irrationall we moving from their to the rational? K: We're moving in the the rational by using the method whenever the e K: In everything that is occult, etc., the only thing scientist can do, if you're statement of a myth, is 10 burden of evidence beloop T: But even the scient' Sha Pen Hig Seu Mai �April 20, 1989 PAGE ELEVEN ichelle Shocked leads campus revival unabashedly leftist voices sity of Texas is Austin, but up knowledge UT professors not necessarily imparting. 'College is a time when you're · g there's a lot more than 're telling you," said Shocked, East Texas singer-songwriterer whose 1988 album Short, ,Shocked is a big hit these days puses across the country. lhort Sharp Shocked may be than just a popular album, ver. Along with Tracy an, Shocked is one of the new, hedly leftist folk rock voices verisen incongruously toward dofthis conservative decade. Though most of the songs on the aren'tovertlypolitical, except 'Graffiti Limbo," about a New graffiti artist who died in police y, Shocked's onstage patter ves around denunciations of ,racism, and militarism. Even the album's cover estabherdissident image. It features ed grimacing as San Francisco arrested her at a protest during 1984 Democratic convention. Nevertheless, these days ed finds herself working for , one of the world's largest labels. The company, she provides her with the resources h a large audience and the to convey her message ted. "I don't know if I can do ing within the system," edexplained. "But I gotta try." In March and April she'll tour nited States, and expects to hit college towns, though not es themselves. I rea it take dois lith a abo heB . the di 1g the he eve ific m he di 1tis th ly thin you're , is to s belong ;cienti iation Austin, where she graduated from the University of Texas, migrated to San Francisco, moved into a squatters commune and immersed herself in that city's homeless culture and hardcore scene, an experience that radicalized her. She returned once again to Austin and took up a wild lifestyle that c~mcemed some of her friends, who let her mother know of their fears that she was going over the edge. She won't play colleges, Shocked says, because collegians too often form "radical ghettos," impressing each other with their political correctness but not taking their message to places where it's seldom heard." "When they leave they're like Peace Corp volunteers in their own country. I tell 'em to go to rural Arkansas and places like that," she said. "There's lots of work for them to do there." Years of living in Europe schooled her in "opposition politics," trying to use the system to point out its flaws. In recent months, for example, she's played benefits for the Christie Institute, a Washington, D.C. public interest group that has filed suit claiming contra leaders and their American supporters are connected to drug running and terrorism. She says her roots are in America's counterculture tradition, which includes notonlyprotest-singing beatniks but also songwriters like Leadbelly, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and hardcore bands like the Circle Jerks and the Dead Kennedys. Shocked moved to Dallas, then "It was the opportunity she was looking for," Shocked said. Her mother committed her to a psychiatric hospital in Dallas. Her release came a few months later when her mom's insurance ran out. She fled to Europe, again settling in with the squatter movement in Amsterdam . "They say 'America - Love it or leave it.' so I left." And although she has fond memories of the friends and communities she found, much of the expatriate' s romance faded when she was raped in Italy. In 1986, Shocked decided to come home to Texas for a visit and to attend the Kerrvill Folk Festival, a laid back Mayfest she'd always loved. "I felt like I'd come to a dead end," she said. "And now, without compromising myself in any way, I've been given a barrelful of resources." This way, Shocked explained, she can help people "learn about what's going on in their country. Students are at a time where they need to take the time to learn about what's going on and about dissent. Dissent can make you more articulate." A Unisex Hairstyling Salon Back by popular demand, it's that prognosticator of the pastures, that star-reader of the barnyard, movie star and brother to Big Macs all over the world . . . welcome back to our pages the spine tingling Bullstradamos the All Knowing Bovine. 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Give up Sagittarius; It don't look right So, wiggle out as fast as you can before it is to late. Virgo- (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Think about the next few weeks and remember this: "Be good to your subordinates." Judge them fairly, and grade them nicely. If you do this, good things will follow you where ever you go. �PAGETWELVE April 20, 1989 Nature Continued from page 10 K: Oh yes, yes. That's perfectly alright. We have to be careful not to inhibit something because we agree or disagree, or because we call it a myth. T: But what can we learn by reading myths? Why should I be concerned? K: Well, we can learn something about man's thinking over the ages, what he thought about. The myths tell us what concerned us. Because if it's not of enough concern to develop a myth that lasts for years and years, it probably wasn't too important I And human beings seem to have been concerned over history about everything everything from physical man, to man's soul, to man's origin - because there are myths about all of those. There isn't an area where there isn't a history or a body of knowledge that couldn 'tbe classified as myth. body of knowledge is based on intellect You can't make that distinction. The explanation does not deny the legitimacy of the search. If I'm searching for an explanation about the universe, whether I give a theoretical or theological or scientific explamition is irrelevant. It's still an intellectual process we're seeing. T: It's part of the intellectual evolution, myth to science. T: SQ myth is an alternative explanation in addition to the scientific method. It shouldn't be either/ or. K: Use it as evidence of what man's K: Yes it is. But don't fall into that trap of separating emotion and intellect in the sense that this body of knowledge is based on emotion, this Application for "Maniuscript" Editorial positions (Scholarships available for Editor and Art Editor) 7 NAME _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ LOCAL ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ LOCAL PHONE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ CLASS------- MAJOR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ GPA _ _ _ __ Positions interested in (number in order of preference) EDITOR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ART EDITOR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ASSISTANT EDITOR (2 POSITIONS) _ _ _ __ been thinking about, how his reasoning processes took place. And many a myth contains a "truism." In other words, what is it that perpetuates this myth? Bigfoot, for example. Is it a byproduct of the imagination, or did someone see something, and the myth started, and something really existed at that time? Maybe Bigfoot was a black bear. Remember we have black bears that are grizzlies that are fantastically large, and when a grizzly gets up and runs at a distance or moves ata distance on its hind legs, it could very well be mistaken for a human-like creature. Prior experience with creative works or publications T: So by reading myths we learn about diversity, about other peoples' experiences. Please deliver your application with a sample of your creative or editorial work to Dr. Patricia Heaman, Kirby 106 or 107. Candidates will be called for an interview. K: Also their concerns. They usually develop myths about those events which they are most concerned. So you'll have food myths; you'll have animal myths; you'll have survival myths, etc. And it seems that as far back as we can get recorded history, man has always been concerned, even at levels where his thinking wasn't too sophisticated, he was DEADLINE: May 1, 1989 LAPPLICATION ___________________ · _~ always concerned about survival. It didn't take the human being long to note death. Even subhuman creatures experienced death in their own species. It would be interesting to know what they think of it. They don't treat the dead of their own species the same way they treat the living of their own species, if you watch their behavior; there's a change in their behavior. They seem to be aware, whatever awareness means in their terms, that this is not the same creature. In some instances they'll even bury their dead. K: Yes,andwhat'sf; it is that even today ourselves on our ra · science and our would say that an segment of mankind still divine forces much of doesn't it? T: Why are we sea that higher cause, I eye watching over u! it about us that we Why can't we find ii K: Orwhycan'twem fied? This is it,... T: Like Neanderthal man did. So would you say that we must have a grasp of who we were to understand who we are, or who we will be? T: This is the reali17 K: ... who needs an · Maybe it's Asch'so man's brain and man's· same brain that looks says "Why does that does that make noise?" brain asks "Where did from? Why are we Id?" It's a teleological q · gitimate question, isn't· only reason the · at "Under what co · · K: Well, myths do tell us quite a bit about our history. T: About the history of the inner life of man? K: More about subjective man. And the same concerns and fears - aferlife, survival- are still there today. The myths are still there. T: So as man started to support and stabilize himself more efficiently, perhaps with the formation of the city-state, be was able to be concerned with other things, such as life after death. But up until that time he was he was simply trying to exist. He wasn't concerned with the gods. brain will look out WeD, same brain that has T: Is that when myths took the · call y, then this is the other meaning, the meaning of has asked all those other religion? 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Drach, who works for the College as a vendor, has the distinction of being a member of the Pennsylvania Amateur Soflball Association Hall of Fame. He was inducted to the Hall (located in York, PA) ten years ago at a ceremony in Reading. "It was really a tremendous feeling," he said. "Being hono!ed as one of the best was just unbelievable." For Drach, softball was not a primary athletic endeavor. He started his sports career playing and starring for Luzerne High School in his hometown of Luzerne, PA. Drach signed a minor league contract to play in the farm system of the old New York Giants, where he was a pitcher from 1951 through 1955. When his playing days with the Giants ended, he began to participate in fast pitch softball. "I played in the Eastern Seaboard League," he said. "There was no such thing as professional softball, but this was the best league in the country. Teams from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania participated. Participate was not what Drach did. He excelled. Playing for three Scranton teams -- Produce Cigarettes, Fowler and Williams, and First National Bank of Dunmore -Drach was a standout for over twenty years. "Everyone knew Joe as a great pitcher," said Wilkes head coach Vince Trivelpiece. "But he was also a great hitter and fielder. That fact is often forgotten." His long list of accomplishments include a remarkable performance in a two-day tournament in Williamsport, PA. He pitched 41 innings in one day, which is pretty impressive in itself. But consider the fact that he threw nohitters in two seven-inning games and hurled a ten-inning perfect game in the span of just twenty-four hours, and the accomplishment becomes absolutely mind boggling. Throw in the fact that he also bashed four home runs and one would wonder if he was wearing an S on his jersey. But Drach's greatest accomplishment has to be his performance in head-to-head competition with the legendary Eddie Feigner of the King and His Court. "Eddie Feigner is the softball equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters," Drach said. "They played over 10,000 games all over the world. They are not your standard team. They play with a catcher, and two other players play the rest of the field. I have the distinction of having beaten them four of the five times I faced them." How does a former star and Hall of Fame pitcher get associated with coaching women's softball? "I played a lot with and against Vince, so when he got the job I was more than happy to help out," he said. "Vince is very knowledgeable. Wilkes is very lucky to have him. He puts his whole heart and soul into it and is working real hard to build a program. Vince, Tom (Dunsmuir), and I get along really great." knows how to calm everyone down, including me. "He is so knowledgeable. He knows the game and out. He coached at Wyoming Area and Crest helped them win championships. He doesn't get credit." Accolades should go to the team, says Drach. "We have a beautiful bunch of kids," he said. . are very talented and give everything they have. respond to teaching, and that is very important. "The team is very good. They can hit, pitch, and We have a good chance to win the conference since the only team doesn't have a loss so far. They could to be a great team." Take it from a great one. But don't credit Drach for the team's success; He won't accept it. That doesn't stop Trivelpiece from singing his praises. "Joe is one of the biggest reasons for our success," he said. "He has helped our pitchers so much. And the pitchers aren't the only ones. He works with the hitters, giving them little tips, and helping position the fielders and teaches them stances. He is also sort of a father figure for the team. He Creegan shines for Lady Colone by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor i' 'f-~j 1 ¾ 'ls t ~\Ltts 89 rmis • /{\y,, I' :«~ ~ Chris Creegan sports a 3-1 record for the women's tennis team. WILKES-BARRE - Jodi Kest knows a thing or two about peaking. She saw her Lady Colonels basketball team save its best play for a playoff stretch drive.last fall. Now, in her third year as coach of the Wilkes women's tennis team, Kest realizes the importance of performing when it truly counts. A 1-3 start hasn't cooled Kest's hopes for the season, despite the fact that the schedule contains only eight contests. "We're improving in every practice," she said. "We haven't played a lot of matches, but the bottom line is to look back a~ the end of the year and see that you got better. "It's also important to be playing well when the MACs come around. That's when it's on the line." One player who will be ready come playoff time is senior Chris Creegan, who has reached the postseason semifinals twice. She has a 3-1 mark, with her only loss coming indoors at Mu.hlenperg._ Kest feels Creegan is the finest player she has coached. "Her strongest point is her service," "She has a real strong net game and her fo really strong." Creegan harbors good feelings about squad. "We were ready atJhe start," she said. tough because we lost our number two pla last year, so everybody had to move up a s(X)I. The lineup features Creegan at num followed by junior Stacey Symecko, sophom Schukis, sophomore Carolyn Hazlehurst, scnicr Meyer and sophomore Lisa Thornton. The doubles teams are Creegan and S Hazlehurst and Symecko, and Meyer and Bannon. Kest explained the contrast between sin doubles play. "Doubles is a different game," she said. more you rush the net, the better chance you winning. The angles are very important." Despite a 7-2 loss to Scranton on Tu Lady' Colone°Is will° be looking for-the winning hitting player throw f contrilJ �PAGE FIFTEEN April 20, 1989 I 1. ;aid. 1ave. hakon productive despite his struggle Ken Chakon understands this. The senior Wilkes ,elder is struggling at the plate, opening the season afour for 20 skid. The lack of lumber hasn't lessened 's importance to the 4-5 Colonels, however. His g has remained solid and his team captaincy has him to sow his experience and enthusiasm to his tes. 'Defense is my strongest point," he said. "It's better average. With the wet weather conditions, not too baserunners are taking chances. It's also slippery for 111 can't plant well." Head coach Jerry Bavitz will willingly take what is giving him. 'He's the best centerfielder in the MAC," he said. worth his position to us defensively. He gets to the well as anyone. He has long legs and cuts down the He's bailed us out of a couple of situations." t.tt.;tf.ti£ci.iiii;~f~Pioc~n:i w.m~::r: 1els : :rm While his defense is consistent, Chakon's hitting requires tailoring. Despite a junior season in which he hit .301 with four home runs, Chakon has spent hours in the Marts Center's batting cage since February honing his stro~e. Bavitz blames the 10 early season rainouts on Chakon's ineffectiveness. "Kenny's the kind of hitter who has to play all the time to do well," he said. "He has a long, looping stroke. He can. look bad sometimes, but when he's going good, he can hit pitches that not many guys can because of his good eye." Chakon feels his captaincy helps him keep his mind on the game, even when he's not performing at the plate. "I have to get not only myself but my other teammates motivated," he said. "I have to m~e sure that they know what's going on at all times, whether it's getting on an opposing pitcher or keeping their heads in the game." Those attributes take some pressure from ·Bavitz. "Kenny's like a coach on the field," he said. "He, along with Rob Pietrzyk, Eric Price and Bill Evanina, has · gained the respect of all his teammates. They have handled the leadership role better than anyone could have expected." Chakon played his first two seasons at Luzerne County Community College. Is a higher caliber of baseball played in the MAC? "The defense is better here," he said. "The hitting is relatively the same, but in the MAC, not as many games will be lost because of the glove." If not for the arm-twisting of a friend, Chakon might have hit the hardwoods instead of the diamond for the Colonels. "I really wanted to play basketball," he said. "That was my first love since I was a kid. But Eric Price convinced me to play baseball. He and I have been friends since the sixth "==i5i!Ee ,: =:!i:aa ;:::=!:::=J~I=i : : Ii::: =r~=~ : e said. "It w ,;o player f , a spot." t number on aphomore A grade." One skill needed by a baseball player is the ability to te roles. All facets of his repertoire must be separated tect the whole from . contamination if one is ily stale. Astall in hitting must not interfere with the glove or versa. A player can help his team on the basepaths, a relay throw or from a mental standpoint. ment of contribution is intangible on t!Je baseball •.,.,:::,:,:,:,:,:,» : -❖··•-·.· The defensive player of the year for last year's Colonels, Chakon arrived on the Wilkes sports scene simultaneously with Bavitz. The match has been Utopian. "Coach Bavitz is great," Chakon said. "He makes you want to play. I give 100 percent for all coaches, but he's one guy I'd never want to let down. "He's helped me so much. He knows everything about the game. He's so knowledgeable." Bavitz is in the know enough to realize that Chakon is his shimmering jewel. · "I told him to relax," Bavitz said. "I let him know that ht's going to be in centerfield for the duration. He's just being affected by a streak of bad luck." Chakon's is not a slump characterized by weakness. It is one of contact. And its victim is aware that his fortunes can change quickly in such a mode. "I'm hitting the ball, but it's right at people," he said. "It's not like I'm dribbling it. It's more frustrating than anything else. The rainouts have hurt. It's tough to keep on the ball when you're not playing consistently. "We started off slow and lost a couple of games that we should have won. Now, everyone's starting to hit ball." The overall makeup of this edition of the Colonels excites Chakon. "We have more pitching depth this year. If somebody gets knocked out of the box, we have people who can come in and throw just as well," he said. "Our club is really experienced." Chakon patrols Artillery Park's centerfield with as much malice toward opposing flies as Grendel held for travelers on his moor in "Beowulf." It's vast spaces are conducive to a ranger of Chakon's talents and he appreciates his prairie. "I love the park," he said. "In centerfield, I have a lot of room to run. The short leftfield is a psychological disadvantage to other teams. They're thinking about that fence instead of the pitch." Chakon saw the left-centerfield fence well enough yesterday against to poke a three-run homer over it in the · first inning. But the inconsistency of the slump showed itself when he struck out with two men on later in the 9-7 loss. Against Susquehanna on Tuesday, he stroked three singles in the opener before taking an 0-3 collar in the second game. The throes of a slump are trying, but one gets the feeling Ken Chakon wilfride them out - in a big way. Mark Continued from page 16 someone forget to tell Susquehanna it wasn't Christmas, as they surrendered 13 bases on balls and two hit batsmen. The opener was an 8-4 victory with Bodnar getting her first of two victories on the day. The Lady Colonels will try to keep their winning streak alive this week as they take to the road for doubleheaders against FDU-Madison on Sunday, and the conference- twinbill that , will• make or brake the season ' Tuesday with Elizabethtown. "It's a big day for us," Dunsmuir said. "That doubleheader will tell us what we're made of. I think all the girls 2re looking forward to the competition." It will also prove once and for all whether or not there is such a thing as the "Trivelpiece BIG WIN - Sophomore hurler Scott Francis delivers during Wilkes' ' Mystique." 9-2 win over Susquehanna on Tuesday. Francis got the victory. �Wilkes College The Locker Room Softball (cont'd) Sports Briefs The Razor's Edge Women's Tennis Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 A "Trivelpiece My_stique?" Softballers shatter seasonal mar by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor There is a rumor going around in the Wilkes athletic world. Sources have said that football coach Bill Unsworth and men's basketball coach Ron Rainey, after losing seasons, are trying to hire the "Trivelpiece Mystique." Huh? The "Mystique" is first year softball head coach Vince Trevilpiece, who also doubled as assistant women's basketball coach. Trivelpiece has helped to rewrite the record books for basketball and softball in just his initial campaign. The basketball team tied the record •for most wins and the softball team now holds the record for most wins in a season. The question still rages, though. Is there any truth to the fact that he carries a "Mystique?" "No, there isn't a 'Mystique,"' Trivelpiece said. "The kids have done it all. I don't have a hit all season." The fact still remains that he has done a great-job. Putting together a program in the first year usually results in more headaches than highlights. But this year's Lady Colonels, basketball and softball, have given him more than enough pleasant memories and scrapbook material. Trivelpiece has not let this success lead to an inflated ego. "I hardly do anything," he said. ·"(Assistant coaches) Tommy Dunsmuir and Joe Drach do all the work. (Assistant Athletic Director) Phil Wingert has done everything I've asked. He's been a tremendous help." "I couldn't be doing any of this without the support of two men I work with at Northwest Area, Pete Valania and Gerald Bau. They have made coaching possible for me." As for his charges, their performance on the diamond continues to approach epic proportions. The Lady Colonels have wrung up a 17-1 record, including 14 in a row, which has them ranked fifth in the NCAA's Division III East region. Yesterday, the Lady Colonels were a rude host to College Misericordia, taking both games by scores of 5-3 and 4-1. Jen Bodnar won the opener and Kim · Skrepenak the nightcap. They took two from Delaware Valley on Tuesday with Skrepenak winning a sloppily played opener, 9-7. They pounded out 16 hits, two apiece by Jill McGuire, Dawn Hosler, Lisa Balestrini, Melissa Kennedy, Denise Carson, Joanne Esposito, and Skrepenak. Bodner won the second game 5-3, while Angie Miller, Lorrie Petrulsky, and Hosler provided the offense with two hits each. Last Saturday's doubleheader against Susquehanna was hindered by a steady rain, which made playing conditions putrid. The nightcap was called after five innings with Wilkes on the up side of a 11-10 victory. The Lady Colonels managed only five hits but See Mark page 15 v/ ""',. photo bJ Lisa Balestrini connects on Tuesday for the 17-1 Lady C Spotty pitching costs Colonel by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - Hit your spot. It sounds like an easy command for a pitcher to follow, but Brian Josefowicz couldn't obey orders in Wilkes' 9-7 loss to Scranton at Artillery Park yesterday. Despite home runs by centerfielder .Ken Chakon and first baseman Eric Price, the Colonels came up on the short end of the score after taking a 4-0 lead. "Brian isn't an overpowering pitcher," said head coach Jerry Bavitz. "He has to have location to be successful. Today, he didn't." On Tuesday, the Colonels (4-5, 2-5 fo the MAC) split a doubleheader with Susquehanna at Artillery Park, winning the first game, 9-2 and dropping the second, 11-0. Scott Francis picked up his first win in the opener, pitching a complete game in which he allowed a scant three hits and struck out four. "He was in command all the way," Bavitz said. "It was really a strong pitching performance, something that picked us up." Catcher Jason Cadwalder knocked in two runs with a pair of two-out doubles, rightfielder Mick Melberger had a two-run single and Chakon broke out of a slump with three singles as the Colonels with four runs in the fourth. Susquehanna's Charlie Fetteroff to four-hitter in the nightcap as the Crusaders banged out 13 hits and handed Bill Evanina loss of the season. "They made the plays and we didn't," Ba "It's as simple as that. We weren't satisfied split but that's what we hive to take." The Colonels displayed a ton of h Thursday, rallying from a 9-4 deficit to defeal Misericordia, 14-10. Third baseman Rob Pietrzyk hit two and plated five runs and Brian Josefowiczall earned run in 5.2 innings ofrelief. "Misericordia is probably one of the -teams we'll see this year," Chakon said. the ball unbelievably well. It was a great win.' Bavitz is glad to see the bats come especially with an upcoming death march of to the early season rainouts. "All 22 guys on the roster are going to time," Bavitz said. "I told them they're experience something similar to a month m league baseball." A month of consistent winning could time fly. commi nto forn nt body ents. Si � 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 1989 April 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 April 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ab61e3df36ff7d64b59f91c1cf781c27.pdf b99f04d60c86e09d3dd70da49b709b87 PDF Text Text ..... :•:•· ·::::::;:;:;:;::::::::::=::•: 1 1 a_.,•,~,_: n_•_., e :,•,_,_;_~_:. ~_._:,:_i__e_; _.• :::::::::i11; 11 ,, :,,: .•_:_ .•_:_:·~,',.,::,:. J . :_l,_l, i_._i_• _:.;,_:,. m ,inner tel. !fr rrttr ,_:,.,_:: ,_:,l1 tt!rtrrrr !:t =:;===r -:•:•:• : . !k: s Preview W 1,L KE S COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Number 20 ... Serving Wilkes Colleg~ since 1947 April 13, 1989 alston Field gets green light by Tom Obrzut Beacon Staff Writer has arm. 1 a strike to :enter," Dun is playing has seven WILKES-BARRE- Barring unfavorable weather conditions, Wilkes president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth said Monday this year's senior class will graduate at Ralston Field in_Kingston. Graduation ceremonies in the Marts Center were nixed, Breiseth said, because of what he called "the sincere concern of the seniors about the availability of space for their families." Last Thursday, more than 150 students gathered outside the president's office at Weckesser Hall to protest the administration's decision to hold graduation in the recently completed Marts Center. "We have decided upon a 'fair weather option,"' said Breiseth, "in which commencement will be held on Ralston Field, if weather and field conditions are favorable." Breiseth said Wilkes is in a wonderful position of having desirable space for graduation both inside and outside. He called the decision the "favorable result for everybody." Student protesters said the outdoor commencement would allow the students to invite an unlimited number of guests. Last year, approximately 5,000 persons attended commencement exercises at Ralston Field. If graduation were held in the Marts Center, which seats 3,285, each student would be limited to six guests inside the gym. Others would watch on closed-circuit television in the gym's auxiliary rooms. Monday afternoon, President Breiseth met with Charles Sweigert, student government (SG) president; Kevin Flemming, senior class presi- See Decision page 2 ve Garber and Renee Stracke ilkes students accepted at Harvard ow. z said. "Beca 38 days." ;ed of seniors shmen Adam tvitz said. " defensive ,itching, t," Bavi do with B e and thi ! team in Price led 1ffensive i shared b 1ared by so Salterell )U ~ttitude ICES-BARRE - Two Wilkes seniors, Dave and Renee Strucke, have recently been notified · acceptance at Harvard's graduate and medical ,respectively. ile maintaining perfect academic standings, is completing a double major in chemistry and while Renee is majoring in biology with a in chemistry. ording to S trucke, the recommendations from professors "were among the finest the ·ewers had seen. This was due in part to how al our professors' recommendations were. mendations like those can only come from ·ve professors." er institutions at which Garber and Strucke are considered include John Hopkins, Princeton, Cal , Cornell, Rockefeller, University of lvania, Hershey, Temple, Jefferson, Stanford, and Washington. ber and Strucke agreed the combination of their er · internships at larger institutions and educational experience aided by personal attention at a small school has helped when it came time to apply at graduate or professional schools. Garber encourages those interested in applying to nationally classed institutions to "become as involved as possible in the activities here at Wilkes and to take advantage of any outside opportunities." "Being involved in various committees," Strucke said, "has developed my speaking abilities which helped with interviews." Garber is the current president of the Chemistry Club and has been a member of the Biology Club for the past two years. He is also a former member of the Wind Ensemble in which he played saxophone. Garber also participated in Columbia University's "Research Experience for Undergraduates," which involved synthetic and organic chemistry. Strucke is the current president of the Biology Club. She was involved in the Office for College Advancement Her internship was spent at Lehigh University's photo by DOMa Yedlock Wilkes seniors Dave Garber, left, and Renee Strucke, right, See Students page 2 have recently been notified of their acceptance to Harvard. �PAGElWO April 13, 1989 H.S. editors coming to Wilkes tomorrow WILKES-BARRE - Wilkes News, will address the sports stuCollege will host the second annual dents. high school editor's conference toThomas Moran, president of morrow, April 14, 1989. the Luzerne County Community The conference is open to all College and former managing editor area high school journalists. It's of The Sunday Independent, is the being co-sponsored by the college's scheduled keynote speaker. He will admissions office and its student address both sections. newspaper, The Beacon. The event Following Moran's speech, an will be held in conjunction with awards presentation and luncheon Wilkes' Pre-Law Day. will be held in the Arnaud C. Marts This year, students will be split Center. into two sections: editorial and "We're very excited about this sportswriting. year's conference," said John ChAllison Walzer, editor of The walek, special assistant for college Times Leader, and Ed Ackerman, advancement at Wilkes. "In just two managing editor of The Pittston years this event is becoming very Disptach, will address the editorial popular with area high schools." students while Elmer Smith, sports Chwalek said the conference columnist for The PhiladelphiaDaily serves two purposes. "It provides News, and Paul Domowitch, a 'high school students with both first~ Wilkes alumnus ('76), and sports hand journalism experience and a writer for The Philadelphia Daily glimpse of the many advantages of --·i iffiMIBM1k¥Wf J8~tbMHiMiM\MM1Btdik~~Grn.: PA Mt~;.~!Yf WHJ&~ ltslUiilmftMf,fiiit&;~\t, ~im!slililr , , ., , :,:,:,:,:,:cc,:,:\9Jjjfai$11,.' l- lfllr1'9: • Paul Domowitch :.;.:.:•:•:•:•:: :::;:❖:- : !i l1ijw.i{o◊.111tJlt wti:®*~ 1c.E:&1!; bN SAr. the Wilkes journalism program," he said. This evening, a reception will be held for the participants and organizers of this year's event Please contact The Beacon at 824-4651 ext. 2962 for more information. Decision--------------Continued from page 1 dent; Cindy Carr, SG vice president; Kristen Henry, SG treasurer; and Andy Harris, SG secretary to inform them of his decision. Flemming was obviously pleased by Monday's announcement 'Tm glad we came to this decision," he said. "We wanted a comprof!!ise." · Protest organizer Larry Abramson said he was happy the compromise was reached. "We never wanted the school to be split," he said. 'Tm glad the college can once again speak with one voice." Breiseth said next year's seniors will be involved in planning next year's graduation. "We will seek their involvement in the arrangements for this year's graduation events," he said, "so that they'll be well-informed on the complex set of issues attending the planning of commencement every year." Speaking at this year's commencement will be prominent U.S. Senator Bill Bradley. : • ·T·HE· • • • • • ••• ••• ··B·.·I· ·G·. • •• • • •• • • • • • • ·: Education Department workers fil · LAS'!' BASH r t· ,. • · · .- •. · : suit to prevent random drug testin : : The freshman, sophanore, junior and • "We are confident the courts what kind of program (CPS)- The people who work at the U.S. DepartmentofEducation, will not sanction programs that ran- ceptable. ! senior classes will hold the first The department's which is requiring all colleges to domly select government workers, •• annual 50s Spring Bash on Friday, install anti-drug programs during and require them to submit to humili- refused to comment on •• April 21. 1989, sued the department two ating urinalysis testing without any ing suit. ••The event will be a dinner/dance .held weeks ago to stop it from making history or reasonable suspicion of In a related malltt, drug abuse problems," said union them take drug tests. government might ask at Genetti's . ••• get Pell Grants to prove The department, which over- President John Sturdivant Congress in 1987 approved a illicit drugs. see's most federal college programs, There will be live music by The •••R.P.M. "Old Star" 50s Band, comprised planned to begin randomly testing measure that will cut off federal aid The drug rule is set the 3,000 workers at its Washington, to any campus that doesn't have a effect next month. "drug abuse program" in place by the of seven N.E. Pennsylvanian D.C., offices April 21. end of 1989. But the American Federation professionals who have appeared with However, the Education De- cipients like weapons of Government Employees, the unthe likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck ion that represents the department's partment, whir' ;'> supposed to man- ers, highway workers and '<; not issued any even students work in nonpolitical employees, has sued to age the pre" Berry, and Bo Diddley. guidelir to determine environments. stop the plan. All must cane in 50s attire, which • will make the event more of a good •• •• time. • Continued from page 1 .Tickets are $9.50 per person and will • • Center for Molecular Biology and Bio-Technology. As well as being teachers' assistants, : be on sale Monday, April 17-19 in • Both students were selected for the Trustee currently partners in a research project ' Scholarship as well as receiving the Freshman ! Stark Lobby fran 11 to 12 and mutinigenicity of vipers involving a tee Outstanding Chemistry Student and Sophomore "the mouse micro nucleus test" Pickering from 4:30 to 6. Outstanding Biology Student Awards. Their findings will be presented at The two were also members of the College Judicial You don't want to miss the last big Point in April. Council for two years. Their immediate plans involve looking bash of the year! Garber and Strucke were named to the Who's Who Students THE LAST BIG BASH!: ! 1 y .~t,. "If"\ .., ,,,. _,.. ..- "' '< .._,I-, t l 'W', \ ..,( .._ ,. .,. y _ ~I I ~'\ 't 'I , t ,~ 1- I of Outstanding College Students of America. In addition, both were recipients of the Dr. Charles B. • ;Reif Scholarship in the Biological Sciences for their • 1 • • • • • -• , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • -• • • -• • • • • • ... • • sen10r year. , employment. Garber is the son of William and Shirley Shavertown. His sister, Donna, gradualed in 1984. Strucke is a Dupont native and • ~of Albertand Irene Strucke. t h th r d �April 13, 1989 PAGE THREE test campus fad; Protests? No, Trivagory by Kathy Harris Beacon Staff Writer i a !i. jc/i ~.r :=::::::: ,_i!__ :•:•:;:;:•:- !~~I} 1/£ ·-·-·-·-\ ! :( :/} Ostroski, left, an d Donna Yuscavage, right, play Trivagory, the latest rage on campus. photo by Donna Yedlock RDER ALL YOUR PIZZA FROM I OMINO'S PIZZA a ~ File • 1n g What's the hottest thing on campus? No, it isn't tickets to the Red Barons. It's Trivagory, the new trivia game which has appeared on the shelves of the Wilkes bookstore. The game, invented by John Yuscavage, made its debut just prior to Christmas. Yuscavage, a pharmacist from Mountaintop, attended Wilkes before going to Temple to receive his doctorate in pharmacology. He developed the game 10 years ago, and since then, he has refined and perfected the game. It seems he's succeeded in perfecting it. A panel of 32 people played Trivagory, and 24 of them preferred Trivagory over Trivial Pursuit, seven were undecided or felt it was equal to Trivial Pursuit, and one never played Trivial Pursuit. And it wasn't just the panel who liked the game. Two of the biggest magazines for toy manufacturers featured Trivagory in their new product sections. Both Playthings and The Toy Book, the number one and number three magazines of the toy industry respectively, viewed the game at last February's Toy Fair in New York City, and liked its unique lettered die. This is how the game works: A player rolls both a traditional die, which ttlls the player how many spaces to move, and a lettered die, which ~lls the player which question to answer in the question book. There are two question tracks, each of which has a question book, and 99 . categories, such as Walt Disney films and N .F.L. playernicknames. tThe highest roller chooses which track he or she wants to play. There is a 60-second time limit for answering questions ..This time limit was Seel} as one of the benfits of the game over Trivial Pursuit, therfore limiting the overall game time to slightly more than an hour. In order to win the game, a player must be the first to reach the center of the board and land on one of the four finish spaces. If they answer the question in the category on the finish space, theyt are the winner. So, why should you buy the game? "It's an educational, enjoyable game," says Yuscavage. "When groups get together to play, it is so much fun!" "It's easier than Trivial Pursuit," said Donna Yedlock. Another reason is the Wilkes bookstore is selling the game at a lower price than anywhere in the area. The game retails for $29.95, but the bookstore sells it for $22.95. 1: If your pizza does not arrive in 30 minutes or .less, it is FREE. (USE c o UPo N BELOW) 2: Get a large cheese pizza for just $52.1 with the coupon below or present us with any competitor's coupon valid for pizza delivery in Wilkes-Barre, and we will match the offer. (VALID UNTIL 5/31/89) ■--------------------~II If your pizza does not I within 30 minutes, I 30 minute arrive present this coupon to I the driver to receive I guarantee your pizza free. I Bl ,._, kfMf' One coupon per pizza. Fast, Free OellveryN sM : ~ ~- r----------------------~ Large Cheese . $59.§_ I I 154 Pennsylvania Ave. I Phone : 829 -29001 ; _ ____________________ J el . Present this 1 coupon to receive I a large cheese pizza for $5 .95. I Additional toppings I just $1.15 each. I One coupon per pizza. I Fast, Free DellveryN ~ II 154 Pennsylvania Ave.1 Phone : 829 -2900 I SM : ~ ~- I ; L •••••••••••••••••••••• J ,tl[JE\8 ~OU JBAA'V8? 8SlP8JE\li 8ITTC8D? ,tl[JL TJE\UliSTli C? (good[ lf)ear:11,ed[?) Then BE A HAND HOLDER ATTI-IE NEXT BLOOD DRIVE! APRIL 27, 1989 Remember the very first time you gave blood? Remember being scared or nervous? Didn't you wish you had someone to hold your hand and calm you down? Well, there are a lot of potential donors who are scared and could your support. TO VOLUNTEER: Call 824-4651 EXT 2962 �PAGEFOUR April 13, 1989 Last week Student activism is alive and well on the Wilkes campus held at E,alston Field. For many years, students have let others decide what direction policies directly affecting them would take. OPINION - - by Tom Obrzut President Breiseth Student activism, a long lost art from the late 1960s, made its return to the Wilkes College campus last week in a big way. Last Thursday's protest attracted more than 150 students who disagreed with the administration's decision to move this year's graduation exercises to the $6.5 million Arnaud C. Marts Center. Their collective voice was heard by the administration and, as of last Monday, graduation will be The collective student voice was a powerful and very important aspect of college life in the late 60s and early 70s, but since then it's been reduced to an occasional whimper. In years gone by, students protested the Vietnam War, politics, and just about anything else they felt was worth a protest. What you saw on campus last week was a revival and renewal of the collective voice of Wilkes' students. They responded to a situation they felt was wrong and in the end a compromise, acceptable to both the students and administration, was reached. It's nice to see when Wilkes students have an opinion they can express it in a peaceful way and get results. President Breiseth said the compromise will serve the best interests of the College. And it will. ,------------------T-h--·e=- Beacon I -. 1 I I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 VOL. XLI No. 20 April 13, 1988 I Rated as a First Class newspaper by the Associated Co/legiate Press IEditor-in-Chief................................................................ Lee Scoll INews Editor.......................................................................Michele IFeature Editor.................................................................... Jobn T. IAssistant Feature Editor......................................................Michele ISports Editor................................................................................ 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Iexpressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and '!.. I W\St V'lE C(U..17 G-ET~ES6 SMIU82GUNS10SW.....~ \F ~ ~MENf'WIU-~ ~M 100 !.... '' Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes Colle Ito the editor arc welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on tenns or I letters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Piuston Dispatch, Pi IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham t:,enter. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962. __ _ :::::::11 gft ;V,h,\ 6hlii :~111; -:·i s.::: j ;: _<:·:-,1 �PAGEFIVE Editorial announces compromise Ihave met with the officers of iorClass of 1989 on the issues ding the location of the May mencement ceremony. The sincere concern of the about the availability of for their families has l us to upon a "fair weather option" in which Commencement will on Ralston Field, if weather field conditions are favorable. Otherwise, we will hold the onyinsidetheMartsCenter. In ysimmediately before May 27, meet with the officers of the and other members of the · istration to determine the loca- the interests of the College and of the graduates and their families. If we have safe, pleasant weather, the ceremony will be on Ralston Field. If field conditions are unfavorable or the weather forecast for May 27 is for extreme temperatures or rain, we will hold the ceremony indoors. The College will prepare for both alternatives and graduates will be sent a memorandum outlining the ticket distribution system for the Marts Center. At present, it appears that there will be six tickets per graduate for the space inside of the gymnasium itself. We will continue under this plan to set up auxiliary seating in other rooms of the Marts Center where a closed circuit broadcast of the ceremony will be available. A major factorin the timing of the decision will be the need to give sufficient notice both for those setting up the event and those attending to know where it will be held. I am confident that with this decision the Senior Class officers and our staff will cooperate fully in preparing for one of the most pleasant Commencement ceremonies ever held at Wilkes. I also look forward to working with officers of the present Junior Class on their Commencement for 1990. We will seek their involvement in the arrangement for this year's graduation events so that they will be well-informed on the complex set of issues attending the planning of Commcncement every year. A RESPECTable decision by Wilkes R-E-S-P-E-C-T This seven letter word (and the concept it represents) has gained a great deal of meaning and credence on the campus of Wilkes College in the last two weeks. Granted, the word was dragged through, the mud in that same two week period. But, in the long run, its rebirth as a "good" word has brought about a happy air at Wilkes. President Breiseth can be proud of the respect that he gained from the student body when he decided to listen to the student voice. He deserves the respect that people are showing him. The president made a difficult decision by going against a public stand that he had made less than a week earlier. He may have ruffled a few feathers in the "pecking order" (outlined last week), but apparently that means very little. It would seem that the positives of his decision outweighed Dr. ChristopherN. Breiseth any negative response he could have received. The student protesters who let their voices be heard can be Wilkes President proud of the respect that the administration showed them in dealing with this issue. The protest committee (more specifically, protest organizer indoor facility. case, namely, Liebig's LAW OF Larry Abramson), for all intents and purposes, was judged as a This is a clearcut example of MINIMUM which states, "It is the bunch of radicals who were out for personal gain when this overpopulation. The only solution is last straw which breaks the camel's whole thing started. The first contact with the protest was a for the College's recruiters to select back." series of handouts and signs and no one expected it to truly the incoming freshman only from materialize. families that have not been so proliRespectfully, They kept their heads when all about them were pointing Charles B. Reif fic. fingers and calling names and ended up throwing one hell of a It is obvious that a basic Emeritus Prof. of Ecology respectable protest last Thursday. Wilkes College ecological principle applies in this The protest that they pulled off was well-covered by the r-"7-7'--.--.--.--.----.=--.------------- media and showed that, if done correctly, a peaceful rally can eritus Professor has his say Promoters of an indoor comment now find themselves iled in an ecological crisis of proportions. Apparently the ofapplicants for the cheering · at Commencement '89 far s the carrying capacity of the •mberofthe ;\ 01~~;,,; ,SOC JclTeD essBJ >LLec1aTe ie Scott 1l£ieus P1~as8d to eXtend an invitation to Mich students happy and get this whole thing resolved befpre it really got out of hand. The seniors are happy because they got their compromise and, weather permitting, will graduate on Ralston Field; more ~iri~~antly, they proved that the student voice is worthy of ) .... · . The underclassmen are happy because the road to compromise has been well-paved for their Commencement. Most importantly, Aretha Franklin is happy because someone finally listened to her song. r required. >9onfact t:>ean Lampe, Dean of Student Affairs for more information. ........J ··········· Donna ly Ro ... Eddi :athy L . 10 YPYI~~WJ§tfstudents to participate in its congrega{iph~tpec:ier on Wednesday, April 19, beginning at < > 7:00 p.m. in the Templf.3 Vestry. stude.r t.s will be the guests of the Congregation. .< · ) ReseNations are · ·• Th.~ '1:iche fohn mus~{~ErE:~i;~~E:!:~:f~~Pf?i~ make the .... Tom ·········B. DADDY'S A .... Bruce BIG BROTHER 'CAUSE ALL KIDS ~r. Tom LIKE US. AREN'T LUCKY Thumbs up: to the president and his staff, the Board of Trustees and whomever else was responsible for the "fair weather option." It is a good thing you do for Wilkes College. Thumbs up: to the protest committee for speaking where some were afraid to speak. Your show of strength is an example to us all. .,~fijil~r~1i1i/i!i::: 1 %} . jtw.m.ii:i:)}iv:e >ring riods. iter and '.:ollege. Ian a~llllllllllll!i! c..,,,,,,,~,..,wlyJortM1~BlfSUllff'Sc{AttWrlc.t,y BE AiiiG-iiiirHER OR BIG SISTER ••• 5 ()() rnsofs I reason CALL YOUR LOCAL AGENCY 824-5766, 82i-875~ Oi 455 -67i2 .. . ArFJUATEO \!I '.BIG '.BRO'IHERS/ '.BIG SISTERS OF~RICA Thumbs up: to any Wilkes College student who got up and tO?k a walk in the Super Cities Multiple Sclerosis Walk-a-thon, this past weekend. College students are very susceptible to MS and it is a cause worthy of consideration by the college crowd. Thumbs up: to Wilkes College's next Francis Ford Coppolas and Michael O'Nei!ls. Pat Shields and Jeffrey Eline put on two wonderful shows m last weekend's A Night of One Acts. We can expect good things from these two. ----------------------The Beacon would like to extend get well wishes to Mrs. John Reese, wife of Wilkes Athletic Director John Reese during her illness. We all h£>pe that you get better real fast. ' �April 13, 1989 PAGE SIX Ge(fen Recording Stars at the Kirby The New Bohemians Rock the Kirb by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor Maybe Edie Brickell and New Bohemiansaren'tawareoftoomany things but, after last Saturday's performance at the Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, we can be aware of a lot of things. For one, Brickell and Bohemians - soon to go back to the original "New Bohemians" sans the name of the lead singer who wants the focus to go to the whole band-aren't just a passing fancy. They are for real. Also, it is apparent that they have a well defined yet very diverse audience. Saturday's audience ranged from high school students to "older" fans. Whatever the demographics of the fans, they all were treated to a show, that, for lack of a better word, was refreshing. No musicians running up and down the stage screaming. No big egos. Just good music. A little bitoftalkin' and a whole lot of rockin'. Veteran rocker Steve Forbert opened for the band and lit a small fire under the audience, with his folksy style and his acoustic guitar and harmonica. Many of the older fans remembered the journeyman and even requested some of his older hits. Although he didn't have the requested songs in his repertoire for the night, he did soothe his fans by touching the past with his old hit, "Romeo's Tune." After a fifteen minute intermission to set up the stage for the featured act, the lights went down and the room filled with "Linus and Lucy" (The Charie Brown theme). The band strolled onstage to this unusual choice of intro music and the crowd went nuts when they recognized the long-haired silhouette of Brickell. Brickell, who seemed a little shy about the attention she was receiving, jumped right into her first song, "She." With the first strum of a guitar, the crowd floated forward as if the . stage were one giant magnet. They were attracted by themusicianshipof New Bohemians and the voice of Brickell. The band played all of the songs that appeared on their hit album, "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars," with the exception of the tunes "Now" and a special bonus song that appeared on the CD, "I Do." Included in the set were five songs that will appear on the next, as of yet unnamed, album - "Mama," "Black and Blue," "I'm Lost," "Times Like These" (a beautiful ballad about love and rainstorms), and "Gave Up" as well as, the band's two hits "What I Am" and "Circle." The talent and the diversity that has prompted many music experts to call her the next great songwriter showed in her performance and especially her lyrics. Lyrics like those in the song • "Little Miss S." that "kinda deals with famous dead people, but, if you really think about it, they're not really dead," Brickell said in her shy Texas accent. The title character starts out the song "Shooting up junk in the bath- THE STARS ARE Ki room ... " and ends up "Living it up to die in the blink of the public eye." Her stage show, at times, was well coordinated with the lyrics in some of the songs. A case in point was "Air of December." When she sang "And you sent a chill across my face, like the air of December,/ swear /remember it that way," asmokywindsweptacrossthe stage while slides of a snow covered tree played across the back of the stage. . The musicians, Kenny Winthrow on lead guitar, Wes Martin, also on guitar, Brad Houser on bass, John Bush on percussion, and Chris Whitton on drums, created the perfect blend for Brickell's words. They all were given time to showcase their talents and, like the prelude to the song "Keep Coming Back," when the drummer and the percussionist got involved in a "power duo," they sometimes got carried away. No one complained, though. Overall, it was a magnificent show, from Forbert's first note to the last note of the encore of the Bohemians' set. Look for these Bohemians to ride this rubberband "ride, even beyond the stars. , Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians performed to satisfaction or the audience at the F.M. Kirby Cent Celebrity Birthdays Happy birthday this week to: singer Ella Fitzgerald; actress Carol Burnett; actress Sandy Dennis; actress Ann-Margret; actress Eve Arden; TV personality Jack Parr. Other famous folks born this week include: inventor Guglielmo Marconi; news broadcaster Edward R. ly the a comm a(o hfam Murrow; architect J.M. great Rogers Hornsb leader-politician Ulys.,es politician James Monroe: Robert Anderson; jazz Ellington; newspaper dolph Hearst; poet J Ransom; singer Kate S • Here we go again, again by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor "Jimmy Landry was born at Columbia Ho~ital for Women in WashingtonD.C.oriOctobcr4, 1957 - Sputnik Day; the day the Soviets shot the first spaceship into outer space. His parents sent out a birth announcement depicting a small baby blasting off from a smaller earth, inscribed: 'JUST LAUNCHED, James Edward Landry, Jr., 5 lbs., 2 scrawny ounces."' Landry has already performed at Wilkes twice, and both times he received rave reviews. According to Beacon editor, Lee Morrell, "He's very talented, but the thing that attracted me most to him was his sense of humor." With early music influences that include Peter, Paul, and Mary; Bob Dylan; James Taylor; and Dan Fogelberg, Landry has a show that shouldn't be missed. In his last visit to Wilkes, Landry's show included both original pieces and old favorites from artists such as Eric Clapton, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, and Billy Joel. His style has been described as sounding very much like Cat Stevens. Landry will be performing in Stark Lobby on Tuesday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. So for an exciting and funny way to spend your Tuesday, come by Stark Lobby and catch the Jimmy Landry show. Jimmy Landry Anyone interested in having their personal pictur in the '89 Amnicola Bring the negative or print to the office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 :00 to 1:00. Pictures cannot be returned, but we will make an extra cop if you have a negative. aE NJ �PAGESEVEN April 13, 1989 ercussion ens.e mble to play 0nFriday,April 14at8:15p.m., Wilkes College Percussion Enble will perform in concert in the .A. ND Under the directorship of~obert Nowak, the ensemble will be per. g a wide variety of music usover 100 percussion instruments. program will include The Symy for Percussion, by Stanley d, and the ever popular y Dance," from the opera n. For those who enjoy a dash of island flavoring in their music, the program will include "Ala Samba," by Mitchell Peters. If you enjoy music of the ragtime era, there is "The Whirlwind," featuring soloist Jeffrey Zwiebel on xylophone, as well as "The Chromatic Foxtrot," featuring Dominick Cuccia. This concert also marks the end of Stephen Primatic's Wilkes Percussion career. As a salute to this "giant" of a performer, the ensemble will be playing two Primatic arrangements, "The Carnival in Rio," and "The Theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark." Primatic will also be a featured soloist on vibes, along with Geoffrey Dent on marimba and Stephen Fidyk on drum set, in John Beck's "Jazz Varients." If you enjoy jazz, with a little taste of funk, this is one piece you should really love! The ensemble is rounded out with sophomore Chris Peeler, alumnus Monica Spishock, freshman Mike Bogdan, and college bound Justin Gibbons, all featured performers throughout the program. The concert is open to the public at no cost and the Percussion Ensemble would especially like to invite Wilkes College students and faculty. ,,llll,,* Mark Rust entertained the audience on Saturday, April 1, at the S.U.B. His performance was enjoyed by all who attended the concert. photo by Doma Yedlock weekend of laughs and more laughs :t J.M. Pei; Hornsby; Ulysses Monroe; 1; jazz aper publi poet Joh Cate Smith. Audiences at the Dorothy nDarte Center this past weekrnjoyed productions of two studirectors. Chinamen, by MiFrayn, ~nd The American , by Edward Albee, were the t shows performed. Jeff Eline's production of Chin,acontemporary comedy, was · y something to be proud of. of our college's most talented ers managed to bring to life characters simultaneously - a that is hardly commonplace. then again, the actors themare hardly commonplace. Maureen O'Hara (ofDream Girl GalesoJMarch fame)portrayed, · undying enthusiasm, the role of ,' a middle-aged, upper middlehostess of an all-important dinparty. In addition, O'Hara also ed "Bee," a ditzy, overly emo- tional friend of the family and comical, although somewhat confus"Alex," Bee's new hippie boyfriend. ing, portrayal of American middleJohn Domzalski, who's been in class society. A combination of Wilkes and more productions than anyone here at Wilkes can remember, gave an King's College actors compiled the outstanding performance as "Ste- cast of five. Don Semyon, a Wilkes ven," Jo's husband who not only alumnus, played "Daddy": excannot seem to remember his guests• tremely passive, nervous, and (as is names, but also creates a social catas- Semyon's trademark), very funny. trophe by inviting "Barney," Bee's Jennifer Hussey, a sophomore at drunken ex-husband (and a second Kings, portrayed "Mommy," a selfcharacter for Domzalski), to their ish, domineering tyrant who inceshome for dinner on the same evening. santly bitched at Daddy and anyone Needless to say, Chinamen was else who dared cross her path. full of action, excitement, and plenty "Grandma," the only one who really of quick-changes, not to mention the knew what was going on, seemed to awkward but hilarious predicaments be a cranky, "senile" old lady with a of Jo and Steven. Both actors per- multitude of snappy one-liners, and formed with zest and incredible was portrayed with a great deal of amounts of energy. Eline •s smooth, sarcastic humor by Rebecca clever blocking and simple but effec- Schmidt. tive set-design made the show easy to Christine Brunnock, of Wilkes, follow and very enjoyable for all was the meddlesome, class concious audience members. "Mrs. Barker"; and Jason Delcampe, The American Dream, directed also of Wilkes, portrayed the "perby Pat Shields, was an interesting, fect," if empty and "incomplete," THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE ARMY. l :tures rint tys ned, tcopy e. And they're both represented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse Corps. The caduceus on the left means you're part of a health care system in which educational and ., career advancement are the rule, -_, not the exception. The gold bar on the right means you command respect as an Army officer. If you're earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713, Clifton, NJ 07015. ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. young man, also known as "The American Dream." Despite the strong performances of all the actors (especially those of Semyon and Schmidt), there seemed to be something too complex within the text of the play for it to be purely entertaining. Although the play was well staged, acted, and produced, the less attentive members of the audience were left bewildered and, therefore, not nearly satisfied with the show's outcome. The American Dream.was very well done, but it was by no means a crowd-pleaser here at Wilkes. �April 13, 1989 PAGEEIGITT Wilkes' very own Academy Awar "And the Winner is!!!. .. Whoops, sorry ... And the Oscar goes to .... " Well you guessed it. I saw the Academy Awards last week. I was probably not alone; I am sure that many of you plunked yourselves down in front of the old T. V. set and glued your eyes to the screen and labored for hours and hours, watching countless awards being given out for categories nobody but the winners. and their immediate family really gives a flying cow cake for. All of this effort is for one reason: to see who will win the real Oscars - the ones for "Best Actor," "Best Actress," maybe even for "Best Supporting Actor or Actress." But most of all, we wait around for the big one: yes, "Best Picture." I have been watching the Oscars - don't ask me why- consistently for the last 5 years, and every year I have seen who wins "Best Short Animated Documentary," "Best Cinematography," "Best Foreign, Not So Short, But Long Enough, Non-Animated, Educational, Somewhat Full-Length, Documentary for Television," plus a virtual plethora ofothers that I barely could keep my eyes open for. I have never, in all of the 5 years that I have watched the Academy Awards, seen who has won "Best Picture." I always gave up and went to bed before then and found out who won the next day on the news. Yet, being the true blue and gold blooded Wilkes College bovine-loving and dedicated bull that I am, I was really only interested in finding out if anyone from Wilkes College won an Oscar in any of the categories our fine young and old producers/film makers/directors have made over the last year. Surprisingly, I did not see any of these this year; I must have slept though them, so they must have been important. . Just in case anyone else missed them, I have comprised a list of all the movies by Wilkes College Studios that were nominated for Academy Awards this year: Nominated for "Best Movie Invoiving Tall Structures" was THE BELL TOWERING INFERNO!!! Yes, see every mem berof the Wilkes College campus scream in horror as the gigantic speakers in our fine, and very tall, monument become ablaze. Hold on to your hats as members of our administration make daring attempts to extinguish the flames. Nominated for "Most Vindictive and Unfair Documentary Cartoon" this year was WHO FRAMED ROGER CROOP. Yes, poor Roger Croop, the wascally but wovecl wabbit, loses his job at Toon College because the Wicked Queen (from Sleeping Beauty) did not get her trip to Toon Town. Nominated for "Best Silly Thing the English Department Ever Did" was one of my personal favorites, PRIVATE BENJAMIN. This movie was great. Ben Fiester from the English Department joins the U.S. Army and becomes a member of the Grammar Beret. He has one mission: to parachute, all alone, deep into the heart of Nanticoke. Armed only with a red marking pen, he begins to clean up all grammar usage. "Hainah or no?" "Good God, Sir! Make my day." Forget about Rambo, this was much better. · Nominated for "Film Showing Best Turning of Opinion" . was STUDENTS OF A LESSER GOD. This film is about normal, healthy, fully-functioning students; it is the administration that is deaf. But, by a miracle of modem media, the ad- ministration is healed! W one was a real tear-jerker. Nominated for " Showing of a Silly andS tern" was RAIDERS OF PARK-ingspace. Follow lures of Susquehanna J with spills and thrills, as he trated trying to find that last, elusive near-campus park These five were m favorites, but there were fine Wilkes College Stmoo tions worthy of recognition. partial list of other nom· HAINAH AND HER THE ACCIDENTAL THE WE-LOST BOYS ( tary on our basketb311 ROBODEAN, and RA.in These were just Though Wilkes College S not win any awards this don and I are still very p you. Good luck next yr.a. member: coming to a you this Christtnas: STARI "R Barry Drake to give lecture on 60s The decade of the 60s was one of the most interesting periods in American history. Through all of the good and bad times, it was the music that brought us together and sometimes tore us apart. The political turmoil, the social upheaval, the Hippie Movement, the Vietnam War and the Generation Gap were all reflected in the popular music of the day. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, Otis Redding and yes, even The Monkees, were the sounds filling the airwaves throughout those turbulent years. "60s Rock - When the Music Mattered." a multi-media presenta- tion by Barry Drake, will celebrate, examine, clarify and put into perspective one of the most exciting decades of music hi~tory. Barry Drake has often been called a walking encyclopedia of music. A graduate of Manhattan College, he has been totally involved in the world of music since buying his first Rock 'N' Roll record in 1954. Growing up in the New York City area, Drake went everywhere there was music to be heard. He saw everyone from Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry at The Brooklyn Paramount in 1957, to Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin at The Fillmore East in 1967. Drake was there hanging out on the streets with The Grateful Dead Haveyou examined all the choices you have for a Career in Medicine? One choice to consider is Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Podiatric physicians are specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the foot and lower leg. The men and women who choose podiatric medicine are educated in patient diagnosis, surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation. ~~L~ ~~~H! '$-~ To receive more information about this medical career choice write or call the American Association of Colleges of Podiatri~ Medicine. ~ . American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine 6110 Executive Boulevard Suite 204 Rockville, MD 20852 (30 I) 984-9350 or toll free l -800-922-9266 \outside Maryland ! and The JeffersonAirpln even a rumor that he once American Bandstand. In themiddle60s,D a performer and songwrira soon signed to Capitol Since then, Drake hasr albums of his own music toured The United States for the past twenty y Not content to fonner, Drake h started his own r booking agency, firm. Heisalsoar fror job! ban for wet Yet Na1 sta1 can . 1m1 def1 and dealer of rare r recently he has beencallm share-his knowledge of enthusiasm for Rock 'N' leges and music business tions across the country. Combining his know ledge of music and his as a dynamic stage perfo has succeeded in making his among the best and most· the business. Barry Drake will be the media room on the of the Marts Center at Friday, Ap{il 14. an J ma] �ar-jerk i for • Iy and RSOF mna Jones, 'ills, ashcg 1d that last, I pus parking "H• I MADE 818,0 0 FOR COLLEGE · :rnomi HE TAL BOY asket dR.A. !re j :ollege 'ds thi very p Airpl heon and. 60s,D re reco een call dge of >ek'N' busines Juntry. his ,ic and h S." BYWORKl- ■E When my friends and I graduated from high school, we all took part-time jobs to pay for college. They ended up in car washes and hamburger joints, putting in long hours for little pay. Notme.Myjobtakesjustone weekend a month and two weeks a year. Yet, I'm earning $18,000 for college. Because I joined my local Army National Guard.· They're the people who help our state during emergencies like hurricanes and floods. They're also an important part of our country's military defense. So, since I'm helping them do such an important job, they're helping me make it through school. As soon as I finished Advanced Training, the Guard gave me a cash bonus of $2,000. rm also getting another $5,000 for tuition and books, thanks to the New GI Bill. Not to mention my monthly Army Guard paychecks. They'll add up to more than $11,000 over the six years I'm in the Guard. And if I take out a college loan, the Guard will help me pay it back-up to $1,500 a year, plus interest. It all adds up to $18,000-or more -for college for just a little of my time. And that's a heck of a better deal than any car wash will give you. THE GUARD CAN HELP PUT YOU THROUGH COLLEGE, TOO. SEE YOUR LOCAL RECRUITER FOR DETAILS, CALL TOLL-FREE 800-638-7600,* OR MAIL THIS COUPON. *In Hawaii: 737-5255; PuenoRioo: 721-4550; Guam: 477-9957; Virgin Islands (SL Croix): 773-6438; New Jersey: S00-452-5794. Jn Alaska, consult your local phone direotmy. © 1985 United States Government as represented by the Secretary of Defense. All rights reserved. r--------------------, MAIL TO: Anny Natlionall Guard, P_O. Box 6000, Clifton, NJ 07015 -,..,..-NA=M=-E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ OM D F ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ ZrP - - - ~ - - - - - - US CITIZEN.D YES D NO AREACODE P.li!ONE SOCIAL SECURITY NIUMSER BIRTH DATE 1:1;1ia,, _ OGCUPATlON --- STUDENT D 'l:IIGH SCHOOL :0 COLLEGE PRJOR MlLITARY SE_RVICE .0 YES ONO BRANCH "lt-E-C)MAAflO,j ¥0UVOI._UN'f....., RANIK l"l'ICMDE. N).JJ0lfrji(i, National Guard AFM / MOS ~ SCX:W...sECIJIIIITY......-:111 ..,_,..,...,,,. ......,..,..,...,...""'. """"'°"' SECuOon..-• L~USED"TO~tE5"DHSflOTW!S-.CIIUlt<l'lll"t'l'JUSCSI.Jl - - A 1CLJC10049N P - - - - - Army ~!!!PB! Guard - - - J �PAGE TEN Kovaleski, Nolan gain honors Kest honored as ,MAC's top coa Kest was also selected Coach of the Y by Jim Clark Times Leader. That award was a little less Beacon Sports Editor Jodi Kest was named MAC Coach of the Year. WILKES-BARRE - There is peer pressure and peer praise. The latter is a bit more desirable and Jodi Kest was the recipient of it when she was voted MAC Coach of the Year recently. Kest, in her third year as head coach, guided the Lady Colonels to 16-10 record and berths in the MAC playoffs and the ECAC Tournament. The award pleased her, but she was more concerned with one that wasn't given. 'Tm not happy that Nicole Kovaleski didn't make the all-star team," Kest said. ''I'd give this award up in a minute for her to be honored. As a coach, all we can do is recruit players. We don't know if they're going to fulfill their potential and do what you want them to do." Kest has a personal theory as to why Kovaleski wasn't selected. "I guess when you have a good team and a bunch of good players, individuals don't get noticed." "They are picking from a limited area,' "I couldn't believe that I got it from the thought it was a joke. It is a real nice h it's chosen by the other coaches. I didn\ myself. "What it tells me is that we are program around. That's a really good feeling. great season and I'm really excited about next Why.Coach? "Elizabethtown won the national c and we pretty much stayed with them when them. I don't think we're that far away from want to be." Kovaleski was named women's basketball Most Valuable Player by The 1:' The 5'10"sophomore forward averagoo and 9.5 rebounds per game. She was also in the Lady Colonels' playoff drive. season, going untouched for six and one-third innings, before giving up a single on a 3-2 pitch. She finished 'with a 4-0 shutout. Miller provided all the offense necessary in this one, going three for three with two RBIs and a run scored. "Our pitching has really been big for us," Dunsmuir said. "Jen and Kim are doing a excellent job and the defense has been really good behind them. Balestrini had 16 chances at shortstop in the doubleheader and made only one error. She made some really tough plays." The Lady Colonels returned home for two more twinbills this week in Kirby Park, taking on Marywood on Monday and Scranton on Tuesday. The opener against Marywood was a basic pitcher's duel, with Bodnar on the hill flinging a shutout for the Lady Colonels. She went seven innings, allowing a hit for each frame and raising her record to 51. Meanwhile, the Lady Colonels were being held to only four hits, but Skrepenak came through with a triple and a single to lead the squad in the 40 win. With the score tied at 6-6 in 1J1e eighth inning, McGuire started a rally with a single. Freshman centerfielder Lorrie Petrulsky sacrificed, moving McGuire into scoring position. Kennedy then delivered the gamewinning single. The Lady Colonels trailed, 62, in the bottom of the fifth. Freshman Michele DeSantis Jed off with an infield single and Bodnar pinch ran for her, moving to second on a passed ball. McGuire singled and was followed by Petrulsky, who also singled, to make it a 6-3 contest. Kennedy grounded into a fielder's choice, which forced McGuire at third, and left Wilkes with Petrulsky at second and Kennedy at first. Balestrini singled, knocking them both in and reducing the deficit to 6-5. Skrepenak then singled, driving in Balestrini and tying the game at 6-6. Tuesday's doubleheader against Scranton displayed no signs of the Lady Colonels cooling down as they swept the Royals, 4-1 in the opener and 7-1 in the second game. Bodnar got the start in the first game and went the distance, allowing only four hits• and no earned runs. In doing so, she raised her record to 7-1 and lowThe second game provided ered her ERA to a stingy 1.76. Carson started the scoring fans with a tad bi! more .. festivities in the second inning excitement and suspe!}se, time myo o light. ed a the olden y\ Jim Nolan made the Leader's men's all-star team. The 6'1" junior guard av points per game for Ron Rainey's 7-17Co Lady Colonels near record Continued from page 12 dra . It's . top Ralst s and ni sec contrib trum of director, gy teacll the pilla when she singled and came all the way home on a error. With two outs in the fourth inning, Rebels and Naholnik put together back to back singles. Both scored on a single to the gap by McGuire to provide all the necessary scoring. The second game was a cakewalk, as Wilkes put it in cruise control and glided to a sixrun win. Virginia his daif) n athletic Chapel • Skrepenak pitched complete game allowing three· hits and no earned runs. Her pitching line for the year is spectacular. She is 4-0 and has an ERA of 1.38. The game did have a down side to it. Petrulsky, the starting centerfielder, was injured and could miss Saturday's big conference game against Susquehanna. Otherwise, every- TENNIS, ANYONE? - Stacey Symecko makes contact thing is turning up roses. The Lady Colonels picked up a 6-3 victory at Lycoming "The kids are doing a great job. A lot of times we ask them to do things they don't want to do but they are necessary, so they do it," Dunsmuir said. WILKES-BARRE-The Wilkes golf team improved to I "The bunt is really important but Cella continued his hot play. Joining him in the circle of hot not very · popular and has helped Keith Kopec, who shot a 79 in a 415-419 loss at Scranton last us win games. The kids are ' Cella was the low scorer in the three Colonels wins, really sacrificing and doing evof 82 in a 422-423 conquest of King's and an 83 in a match erything we asked them to do." Hey girls, if you are going King's and Muhlenberg on Monday. The Colonels travel to Moravian today (3 pm) and to listen, we have something to Dickinson Tournament on Monday. They host Scranton ask. V ~Hey a week from today. Will you keep winning? put me thrc Ralston's gra, come north a: r options, ti Golfers grab two wi to experier ght and Lye vementis n playing definitely are making s had a g ft hand coli �April 13, 1989 PAGE ELEVEN alston made pathway for sports the Year less surp area," s n the :n's col e Times aged 13 tlso the The familiar blue bicycle whisks around campus each its pace not rapid, but steady. Yet when one considers e Ralston is the 71 year-old pilot, the speed looks enough. 'It looks like it's going to be winter all summer long. wind almost knocked me off my bicycle," Ralston said warm, Southern drawl on Tuesday afternoon. Sorry, Nature. It's going to take more than a fired · g gale to stop Ralston, who's been associated with s for 43 years and coypting, currently as a special · t to the alumni secretary. His tangible contributions to the school came many sago. He is a veritable symbol of Colonels sports, of knowledge and fond memories. Athletes, take heed. Ralston is the man who started it 'We started from nothing," he said. "There wasn't a We didn't have a facility. The only place I could put · ent was the third floor otold Pickering Hall. 'We cut the baseball diamond ourselves. George Toma, 'snow the world's best groundskeeper, and I spaded up Park many times. 'I used to take my old car on the football field so we practice by headlight. I used to run my battery down." Ralston unleashed a thoughtful laugh. 'Those were golden years," he continued. "We had great students." · Much importance is invested by Ralston in the · hips he formed with students in his career. 'Nothing can compare to that," . he said. "We were ly associated. We lived together, worked together, together. Those people are the only thing that really Over the spectrum of nearly half a century, Ralston as athletic director, dean of students, director of · g and a biology teacher. But titles virtually belittle labor of one of the pillars of what has become today's College. Ralston served as the initial coach of the football 54), men's basketball (1946-55) and men's tennis ) teams. He also coached baseball from 1948-50. collective career log is 148-175-4, but the absence of a · g label on paper means nothing when one considers sweat and care that established an athletic program where existed. A native of Virginia, Ralston moved north to 'sburg, PA with his dairy farming family while in high I. He earned an athletic scholarship to the University orth Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played football ooseball. 'I thought I had a future in professional baseball," he "My real objective was to be a medical doctor, but at time, I didn't have any money. Those were the years to World War II. They were depression years and ·cs was what put me through school." Afriend in Ralston's graduating class from Wyoming, suggested he come north and pursue a coaching job. For lack of better options, that was the course of action 'I got a job coaching in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, then I went into the Army for five years," he said. "When I came back, I still intended to go to medical school. · "But Dr. Eugene Farley called and needed someone to counsel the veterans that were coming to Wilkes. I took the job. Dr. Farley mentioned that some of the boys wanted to start a football team. I said I would be interested. "Then he said he needed a dean. I took that on and I never left. I joined up because there was a big job to do. A few of us grew up with this institution. Not many of us are still around." Ralston designed the plans for the original gymnasium that was tom down last year to yield the land to the Marts Center. The demolition evoked mixed feelings in his soul. "That (the old gym) was the firsffree-standing building constructed by Wilkes," he said. "It rendered great service and we were glad to have it. It cost $250,000 to build. One of the first events of magnitude that we had in there was an exhibition by the Olympic wrestling team. We had a parade through the streets of Wilkes-Barre and really packed the place. "But the Marts Center is a great facility. We look forward to it serving the college as well as the old gym did, even better." What are some of the memories etched in Ralston's mind? "There are so many events. They are innumerable. I couldn't mention just one," he said. Then a reminiscing twinkle lit his eyes. "I've always been partial to the 1949 football team. They were great people. I think that's the best team we've ever had. They weren't worldbeaters, but they were probably the most colorful bunch. Their average age was about 23, being mostly World War II veterans." But it was members of his 1947 team that carried the commemorative sign that bore his name when Wilkes dedicated Ralston Field on Saturday, November 6, 1966, a day when words were hard to come by for the honoree. school's greater scheme of things. He does so with extreme conviction. "An integral part of our educational endeavor is that sports is a part of the whole," he said. "Sports is a great laboratory for students if conducted right. In the rapid give and take of an athletic contest, an athlete virtually -loses himself and becomes himself. It's a real maturing factor in the education of a young person. Il's a great lesson." He paused to quell his emotional whirlwind then continued. • "I call it friendship through contest. I think that's the truth about an athletic program. For people, students or otherwise, young or old, play is a part of their life. We try to have students adhere not just to the letter, but to the spirit of the rules. "I wish students would live their days so that they're going to have good memories. If you don't participate, you won't have any." Time to 'fess up, Dean Ralston. What about the bike? "I've been riding a bicycle since 1958," he chuckled. "The first one was my son's. I took his when he got a new one. The second one was given to me by the students in the 1960s at Christmas. I drove that one until the flood. The students gave me another, and the one I'm riding now was given to me by my sons." Ralston sees his days at Wilkes ending soon. "I really retired two years ago," he said. 'Tm kind of free-lancing now. I'm getting too old to be in touch. I feel kind of self-conscious. There are some things I want to do for myself. My wife has been a slave to me and this institution all these years." He looked away and smiled. "These great years." When Ralston does vacate campus, an era will be over. And the blue bicycle - and its pilot - will be greatly missed. "I was humbled by it," Ralston said. "When I saw my old players carrying the sign, it was a great feeling. I had a hard time talking." The news of the impending dedication reached him in a strange fashion a year earlier. "I was shaving one morning when my son brought the paper and showed me," he said. "I was surprised indeed." As a founding father of Colonels sports, Ralston is as qualified as any to define the mission of athletics in the Dean George Ralston, founding father of Wilkes sports. photo by Donna Yedlock etmen still thirsting for elusive initial victory Ray Ott onAssistant Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - I to 10-3 hot golfe last Th urs , posting :ch victo The Wilkes men's tennis team to be likened to a man suffering from lack of water in a rt. For the last two seasons the netmen have fought tly but failed to experience the thrill of victory. And · losses to Albright and Lycoming this week, the drought tinues, but improvement is being made. "We haven't been playing that badly," said coach Phil mgert. "We are definitely improving but we still lack istency and we are making too many unforced errors." The Colonels had a golden oppurtunity, to ,get selves in the left hand column yesterday in Kirby Park when they took on Lycoming, another team searching for its initial victory. Doug Meade, playing number one, and Spencer Corbett, at number six, came up with victories in the singles competition, but Wilkes still trailed, 4-2 going into doubles. Dumitri Radu and Corbett chalked up a win playing number three to cut the lead to 4-3. At nu~ber two, Jerry Matteo and Robb Whinney tied the match at 4-4 and set the stage for the number one doubles players to battle it out for all the marbles. Bµt,¥eade and Chris Arabis lost a heatbreaker, and with it werit the match, 5-4·_. ·, · · · ' · "It was a close and exciting match but we just fell short," said Wingert. On Tuesday, the Colonels traveled to Reading to volley with Albright and came home on the short side of a 7-2 decision. Arabis was the lone singles winner, battling through a three-set 7-6, 4-6, 6-1, victory. Arabis was also a victor in the doubles competition, along with partner Matteo, coming out on the upside of a 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 score. The Colonels will continue their quest for a win tommorow at King's and Tuesday at Scranton. Someone throw them a jug of water.' 1 , ' ' • • • , • • •. 0 �Wilkes College The Locker Room Men's Tennis Jodi Kest Softball (cont'd) Women's Tennis Golf Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Bodnar, Skrepenak tough on mound Lady Colonels are on record pa Last Saturday, the Lady Colonels were faced with the Beacon Assistant Sports Editor unenviable task of going on the WILKES-BARRE Let's road to Juniata, which is almost talk about the hottest group of a four-hour trip, to take on the students on the Wilkes campus the Indians in a double dip. The opening game featured these past few days. No, not the senior leaders the Lady Colonels doing their who compromised with the best imitations of sleeping beauadministation and successfully ty. Juniata seemed to be coastbargained to get graduation . outside at Ralston Field. They ing along with a 3-0 lead with have only one win under their one out in the top of the seventh. That was before someone belts. The distinction of the woke the Lady Colonels up. hottest group at Wilkes goes Shortstop Lisa Balestrini exclusively to the Lady Colonels reached base on an error and softball team (11-1, 2-0 in the catcher Melissa Kennedy walked. MAC). Skrepenak grounded into a fieldThe softballers are hotter er's choice, putting her on first than a scorching summer day and Kennedy on second. They right now. Behind the spec- then moved up to second and tacular pitching of Jen Bodnar third, pulling a perfectly executed and Kim Skrepenak and some double steal. Up stepped freshtimely hitting, the Lady man Denise Carson who promptColonels are making a strong ly cracked a double, knocking in run at the conference's top spot both Skrepenak and Kennedy and narrowing the Juniata lead to 3in the standings. They are also on a pace that 2. Sophomore Angie Miller would break the school record of 15 wins for a season. grounded out, but not before Carby Ray Ott son advanced to third on a wild pitch, leaving the Lady Colonels with a runner at third and down to their last out. The Colonels then dramatically sent the game into extra innings. Bodnar drew a base on balls, but with a catch: the fourth ball was a wild pitch. Carson brolce from third for the plate, where the Juniata pitcher and the ball were waiting for her. Carson, doing her best Ty Cobb imitation, knocked the ball out of the pitcher's hands with her spikes, tying the score at 3-3, and, in the process, unintentionally injuring the Indians' pitcher and forcing her to leave the game. "That was the biggest play of the game," said Wilkes assistant coach Tom Dunsmuir. "We tied the game up and their pitcher was forced to leave the game. Up to that point, we couldn't touch her." The game journeyed into the ninth inning, when the Lady Colonels decided it was time for the fiasco to end. Kennedy and Skrepenak put together back-to-back singles and set the stage for Carso~ to sacrifice them a base over. But she laid down the perfect bunt for a base hit and loaded the bases. Miller then singled, plat- Senior Jen Bodnar lets one fly for the 11-1 Lady Colone& photo II! ing Kennedy and Skrcpenak and giving Wilkes a 5-3 lead. Bodnar sacrificed, driving in the sixth run, and Jill McGuire had a bunt single, knocking in the last run to make the final score 7-3. The big performance was turned in by Bodnar. The senior southpaw was on the hill for all mne innings, allow· hiL~ but not yielding ruh or a base on balls. If Bodnar was g firft game, then Skrc awesome in the nigh righthander was making her second no-hitter !Power surge lifts Colonels,1 hol 'i. by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - Jerry Bavitz's Colonels (2-3, 0-2 in the MAC) went without an extra base hit through their first four games. The disturbing trend had Bavitz thinking funny thoughts at night. "I was seriously beginning to wonder if we would ever get one," he chuckled. That nightmare was eradicated from his mind after the Colonels hit four home runs in a 10-7 pounding of Delaware Valley at Artillery Park on Tueday. Third baseman Rob Pietrzyk slashed four hits, including a homer. He believes the. Colonels have finally escaped their hitting doldrums. "We're coming along now," he said. "I think everyone was uptight for a while, but now we're all hitting the ball. I think the rainouts hurt us a lot. There's a big difference in hitting in a real game and hitting in practice." Bavitz was glad to witness Pietrzyk's explosion. "Rob's got a real quick swing,' "Sometimes it's too quick and he gets him up when the pitcher he'tfacing isn't very other words, sometimes he hits as if he's Nolan Ryan when it's really a Tommy John. Senior Bill Evanina gained his sec victory. "Bill's pitched really well," Pietrzyk Francis was our number one pitcher com· season, but we haven't played well behind · The Colonels committed IO errors · on the hill in a 5-2 loss at Muhlenberg on "We played terrible," Pietrzyk said. was a big factor in that game." Bavitz will lead his charges t eight-game stretch in the next week, begi hilt against College Misericordia today 81 Park. He hopes for a continuance of the lum "That's such an important part of an said. "Hitting and pitching have to m~ win." -BARRE -The Scholarship in Jot College has bee. 0,000 gift from Foundation, Inc. r. larship is name , whose caree hing and public 1 39 years, culmin, ent as Presiden ty Comm unity , which will endow d fund a professic students was e Duncan, publis 'tlder, and Christop ~ident of Wil � 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 1989 April 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 April 13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/579389c2910bccacba00e7013d6d09c7.pdf 93b399ac6d4a38c7e790ca1fced74f63 PDF Text Text IMl911 m ~ (cont'd) contest :ast baseball ~ Spring sports pre pril 6, to The Beaco t=•:•::=:=:;:!:!{ ··:::: WILKES COLLEGE ent Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 •.. Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Number 19 April 6, 1989 rally outside Weckesser udents protest graduation site unity, approximately 150 students protested the tion's decision to hold in the Marts Center. The protest began in the of Weckesser Hall and the S.U.B. where the stuaddressed by President pher Breiseth. reisethtold the students the would still be held in the The students responded by necessary, they will take t up until the day before eatt letro Atlantic Co with. The Expl who could be into the tourney. j by a more than int guard Doug ~ eight assits a g ~ nation in that de ck off Louisiana then give number urday. lot of upset poten · tarters in their ;e. Frank Korn mnch , a necessi 7 points while 1ckcourt, the Co seniors with p mates Barry B 14 points a game. .ch, making plen ling a three-poin fon of last year's ~rtime. The Co ti NCAA champ r t Vandy will do 1ith a little more . Newton will be Photo by Doon& Yedlock 1969- or 1989? - Students gather outside Weckesser Hall this morning to protest the decision to hold this year's graduation in the Marts Center. II Bradley tabbed as commencement speaker by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor WILKES-BARRE- United States Senator Bill Bradley will be this year's principal commencement speaker. The Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center is the scheduled site of the event Saturday, May 27, at 4 p.m . "Senator Bradley was, early on, our choice as principal speaker for this particulai commencement in the new Marts Sports and Conference Center," said Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. "His distinguished reputation as both a scholar and athlete personifies the Wilkes mission, which includes providing our students an education that develops the whole person, both mind and body," he said. During the ceremonies, the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters will be bestowed upon Senator Bradley. ' After a college athletic career highlighted by All-American honors at Princeton University and an Olympic Gold Medal, Senator Bradley studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes scholar. He graduated with honors in 1967 after eaning a Master's Degree. As a member of both the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources , and the Committee on Special Aging on the Federal level, Bradley is of special interest to this area. Senator Bradley played professional basketball with the New York Knickerbockers from 1967 to 1977, during which time he started for the two world championship teams in 1970 and 1973. Bradley converted from "roundball to the hardball politics of the senate" in 1979 and has since been recognized by his party as a leader and role model especially in the areas of environmental issues, and tax reform. Bradley, while considered a liberal generally, nevertheless has appel!,I across the political spectrum and is a likely presidential candidate in the '92 race. The College is holding a press conference during Senator Bradley's visit on May 27. This is Senator Bradley's second visit to the Wilkes-Barre area. In October 1986, he stumped in support of Wilkes trustee Rep. Paul Kanjorski, who was seeking his second term in Congress. �PAGE TWO April 6, 1989 Legal correspondent Nina Totenberg speaks at Wilk Nina Totenberg, legal correspondent, speaks at the Eigth Annual Installment of the Max Rosenn Lecture Series. Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth is seated behind her. by Dave Kaszuba Special to the Beacon As Nina Totenberg was introduced at the Wilkes College Center forthe Performing Arts last Tuesday, a tremendous round of applause greeted National Public Radio's award-winning legal affairs correspondent. Approaching the micro- phone, Totenberg quickly noted that the reverberating ·welcome caused the platform to shake. But Totenberg, the guest speaker at the Eighth Annual Installment of the Max Rosenn Lecture . Series, also shook - or at the very least captivated- the audience with her candid views on the legal system. Among the opinions she offered? That the Supreme Court would soon reverse the "Roe vs. Wade" decision which legalized abortion; that Attorney General Richard Thornburgh is, to a great extent, motivated by personal ambition; and that former president Ronald Reagan probably will not be required to testify at the Oliver North trial. "Roe vs:Wade," the last case scheduled for the current-court term, will be reviewed on April 26. "If you want to leave the status quo as it is then you don't challenge the status quo," Totenberg reasoned. "My expert opinion is that 'Roe vs. Wade' will be reversed." Toten berg said that Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who was appointed under the Reagan administration, would likely be "the fifth vote to tip the balance" in favor of the conservative stance on many issues, including abortion. She also believes that if "Roe vs. Wade" were reversed, the Republican Party would, in the long run, suffer as a result. "There's an enormous yuppie vote out there and a vast amount of these people go to the polls," Totenberg said. "When ~ - JOSTENS COLD RINC SALE IS COMING! s5QOff \SK s40Off \4K s20Off \OK Don't order your ring until you see Jostens selection of ring designs. See your Jostens representative for more details. JOSTENS A M E R IC A S COL Time; 1 0 a.m.-3 P-.m. L EGE RI N GTM Deposit Required: $15.00 Payment Plans Ava,iable Place: Stark Center --- Eal Meet with your Jostens representative for full details. See our complete ring selection on display in your college bookstore. Yuppie, who's the vice presidentofa bank, realizes that she is pregnant and can't have an abortion that she might want, she suddenly becomes a one issue voter. That's something she wouldn't have been in a million years." Totenberg, not one to pull punches, continued to manifest her admirable candor when she turned her attention to new Attorney General Richard Thornburgh. "Some things are not easy to say, especially in Pennsylvania," she said. "Richard Thornburgh was a very capable governor here, but it's fair to say that the consensus of those of us who cover him is that he's the most political Attorney General we've ever seen." According 10 Thornburgh hopes to tional political future.• thinks that he might be vice-presidential n 1996. Perhaps the political issue of 1989, the trial of Oliver N Totenberg, who covering those pr ington D.C., expressed whether or not North guilty. "I'm not al to convict Oliver citing the impre mounted in the Deaf actress ''spe to enthused crowd by Chris Augustine Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE What would it be like to be unable to hear the chirping of a bird or someone's praise or criticism of your work? For Phyllis Frelich, not being able to hear has been a way of life that she was born into. Tuesday evening, though, she showed the large crowd that gathered in the Marts Center that deafness is not a handicap, it's just a communication barrier that is easily overcome. Frelich was born in Devil's Lake, North Dakota; she is the eldest child of two deaf parents and has seven deaf siblings. She attended numerous schools for the deaf where she was taught that learning to speak was more important than learning to use sign language. "If I would sign, my teacher would slap my hands with a ruler," she said. Sign language then became an escape for her and other students who couldn't learn to speak. According to Frelich, "Signing made communicating natural, where speaking was not natural." Frelich said that speaking is an almost impossible thing to learn by many deaf people. She equated it to asking a hearing person to describe accurately what it would be like to be deaf. Upon graduating from high school, Frelich enrolled in Gallaudet College. At that time Gallaudet was the only college in the country that specialized in deaf students. Frelich's dream in college was to graduate with a degree in theater, but Gallaudet did not offer such a program. Consequently, she majored in library science. She was told in library science that "whatever town your husband works in you can get a job." When she graduated from college, though, she did not have a husband. ery production that lege put on and al dream of working in the in her heart. She was however, that a was an "impossi until she met Da Hayse asked interested in s pany known as Th for the Deaf. She a founding mem Since the in tional Theater fo twenty years ago, R come an increasingly spokesperson for the cl the deaf. determination, Frelich the efforts to make siga viable form of comm fact, sign language is most-used language in States. Unfortunately, Frelich, "It's because guage that we are tural minority." She recent hiring and firing person as the president university in the W area has aided in the ter. n h r to 1 op y the co Her response was, deafness be the most im about us? It's not!" She people want exac else wants - eq portunities, and eq Frelich ended positive note by str that an ever incr the population i speak using sign eluded by saying careful what I say eaves-watchers Stl �April 6, 1989 PAGE THREE MS fundraiser this weekend by Scott Robbins Special to the Beacon :r seen." cording to T ~h hopes to ha itical future." t he might be ai dential nomi 1aps the most · sue of 1989, ho Oliver North. :nberg, who ose proceedings • ., expressed dou 1otNorth would not all sure that Dliver North," npressive defense the courtroom. pea ,wd >ecame invo m that Gall and alway king in the t he was told : a career in •ssible dre David Hay cedifFreli tarting a to ;ToeNatio :he agreed mber. inception · for the ago, Frelic reasingly or the civil ecause of our re considered a She feels 1d firing of a -esident of a : Washington the national a ts for the deaf. that she is e is anytbing )nefordeaf as, "Wh ::>stimpo "She said tly what e al jobs, 1ual rights. I her lect ·essingon :ingperce learning nguage. S Now Iha public. 'f}'\\:'.here.' smoke - Barre Hall is shown after a three-alarm fire ripped the coed dorm during spring break. WILKES-BARRE - On April 9 at 9 a.m. the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold the Super Cities Walle For Multiple Scler.osis. The fund raising event will start at College Misericordia and proceed around Harvey's Lake back to the college. There will be plenty of rest stops and refreshments along the way, and at the halfway point there will be a Beach Party at Sandy Beach with Nancy Williams, formerly inBeach Boys style music. Hot dogs, volved with the local MS Society and hamburgers, and summer salads victims of MS, stated, "I really feel along with plenty of refreshing soft there is going to be a major breakdrinks will be served. The event will through in the next ten years. It could bring wallcers ·from Scranton and be next month or next year, but it is Willces-Barre. going to happen." The wallc will raise money to aid With your help and many othmany people who have been afflicted ers' we can be assured of finally with multiple sclerosis, and to help findingacauseandacure. Comejoin research find a cure for the disease. An estimated quarter of a million your fellow Wilkes students for this Americans have multiple sclerosis ,special event. For more information with nearly 200 new cases diagnosed on how you can help, call (717) 824each week. 7411. Hall gutted No had Wilkes students begun to !heir way home or southward lrtak than those who lived in Hall were called and asked to to campus and gather what ~ft of their belongings after a tted their campus home. "By and large, the students very well in responding to and collecting their things," Mark Allen, associate .dean of t Affairs of Resident Life. The March 23rd fire forced all -four students to relocate to choice of available spaces on or to the Sheraton, a hotel some resident assisstants met · gthe days that followed the unate event in order to decide of the Barre Students. It was Business Affairs Staff that prothe hotel option. The fire victims will remain · chosen rooms until the end of spring semester. According to , they will receive special 'deration in the room selection next semester. The descision has not been as to whether to reopen Barre or not. If it is opened, those nts affected by the fire will be given first option to return. Barre Hall was coed and housed freshmen through seniors. Allen pointed out that most students were surprised in learning that their personal belongings weren't covered by the College's insurance. Students must claim their losses on their parents' homeowners insurance. Two students, Scott Jack and Micheal Naholnik, lost everything. The frre took most of the belongings of another pair while the rest of the ill-fated Barre residents' belongings sustained varied degrees of smoke and water damage. According to the fue chief, the left side of the frrst floor received the heaviest damage from the fue which began electrically under the floor near the furnace. ·It was determined that the fue smoldered for a few hours from 7 a.m. It then gathered furry as it burned out the floor and spread up and between the walls of the building. Paul Gillespie, Willces Security, noted that the fue was indirectly discovered. Someone, possibly a ·passerby smelled smoke in the area. An investigative engine was sent to the vicinity of Frank and Ross Streets where the fire was discovered and extiguished by 10: 15 a.m. The chief stated it was a three-alarm fue. tudents forced out to cold by gas leak WILKES-BARRE - A gas was discovered in the _early ing hours of March 17 in es' Chesapeake and Delaware itories on Northampton Street. The night maintenance man 'ced a strong odor of gas near the ent of the dorms while doing rounds at appoximately 4 a.m. The police and gas company called as the students were "The students of Chesapeake and Delaware were moved into Evans Hall around five a.m. when they were able to rest in the rec room where coffee and donuts were available," said Jane Lampe-Groh, Dean of Student Affairs. The source of the leak was at the curb line on Northhampton Street. The Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company had the gas turned off to repair the lealc before students were able to return to their rooms by 7a.m. Domino's Pizza Delivers® the tastiest, most nutritious 'course' on your busy schedule. We make great custom-made pizza and deliver - steamy hot - in less than 30 minutes! So take a break from studying and have a tasty treat. One call does it all! I,-----------------, $1.00 off Our drivers carry less than $20.00. Limited delivery area. 154 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Phone: 829-2900 I I Present this coupon for $1.00 off any order Not valid with any other coupons or specials Fast, Free Delivery•• Good at locations listed. Mil L.---------------..1 ©1985 Domino's Pizza. Inc. Qlft1,, (P)eA DOMINO'S PIZZA DELIVERS® FREE. �PAGE FOUR Seniors have the graduation blues If you walked by Weckesser Hall this morning you probably noticed the first student protest on campus in approximately 6 years. The administration's decision to hold this year's graduation in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and · Conference Center is very unpopular with seniors and many underclassmen. When it's time for my graduation from Wilkes, I don't want to graduate in the gym so I can sympathize with this year's seniors. The thought of family members watching their son or daughter graduate on a television after sinking a big chunk of their family finances into a college education is appalling. As of Wednesday, each graduate will be given six tickets to distribute among their family members. What happens if a student has more than six loved ones that want to attend graduation? That's where the televisions come in. Televisions will be set up in the auxiliary rooms of the gym for family members not allowed to watch graduation in person. Now that the graduates family members have been taken care of, where will their friends be seated? Guess what? No where. Due to the limitations on the gym's seating capacity underclassmen will not be allowed to attend this year's ceremony. OPINION by Tom Obrzut - Recent alumni and the college's contributors might also be barred from the ceremony. But you can bet your bottom dollar that some of the college's biggest contributors will be seated in the VIP section in the first row. What a shame. Many students say the decision to hold the ceremony in the gym was made without their input. As you saw this morning many of them feel _Ralston Field is where they want their graduation ceremony. The administration must also remember that the decision to hold graduation in the gym will leave a lasting scar on the college's future fund raising. The final impression of Wilkes the approximately 450 graduates will have will be a negative one and when it comes time to open up their wallets for their alma mater don't be surprised if their wallets remained closed. It might be too late to change this year's decision, but I stand behind the students who feel this decision was made in error. The decision is wrong and hopefully the same decision won't be made in the future because if it is the administration will face the same situation. ,------------------ : The B,e aeon I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. XLI No. 19 April 6, 1988 I Rated as a First Class 11,wspap,r by th, Associated Colkgial, Prtss IEditor-in-Chief.......................:........................................ 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IStaff Photographer................................................................... IAdviser................................................................................Mr. I I IContributing Writers: Becky Steinberger, Chris Au IKaszuba, Scott Robbins, Chris Taroli, andiames Harringion. IAdvertising Staff: Kelly Williams and Brian Summers I I : The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation · Iexpressed in this publication are those of the individual wrirer Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes I to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on tennsli Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Con i.:,enter. The phone number is (717) 824-465 I ext. 2962.__ �PAGE FIVE ilkes Student Government: Elitist? For their part, the members of the executive board said that they weren't aware that a problem of this magnitude existed. Yet they did acknowledge that there is a problem with a turnout at elections. Perhaps this isn't just a coincidence. · One member of the executive board tried to equate the Wilkes College election turnout to that of the turnout in the election for President of the United States. He said that, "If people in this country won't vote in a national election how can they be expected to vote in a student government election?" When examining the facts, though, about 50% of the eligible voters turned out to vote in the 1988 Presidential elections, whereas only one-third of the students at Wilkes The University of . Scranton tGovernment President calls "elitist" The students at College call them our Student I As we head through another of unpopular Student Governelections, it is becoming in. gly evident that one of the reasons that students don't in lhese elections is that qualicandidates are being told that cannot run for the position of lGovernment President. The current S.G. Constitution, as recently as 1985, forbids IS to run for president, even as in candidates, until they have one full year on S.G. at . In 1heory this practice might acceptable to many people; yet eluding many members of our t body from getting the fair nt and chance to lead that our ·wtion so clearly states we e. Me mber of the dSSOC icHeo C OLLec,are PRess . :..ee Scott .Michele .JohnT. .. Michele ........... Ji ··············· ...Donna 11dy Ro ..... Eddi .Kathy ....... Tom ············B !\ug ustine, ton. spring ,eriods. 1riter and , College. than 500 ,rmsofs id reason It seems pretty clear that the lack of competition and enthusiasm are the prime contributors to the dismal turnout at the elections. According to Sweigert, "There is no competition for the positions and as a result the elections aren't pumped up." Why is there a lack of competition for posts that could normally shape the Ii ves of all of the current and future students at Wilkes? One probable example can show that competent candidates are being denied their rights as citizens of the United States and therefore could be causing these problems. A student - "Carol" - transfers to Wilkes after completing two years of college at another institution. Carol had been a member of See Wilkes page 6 I I I ////: t::::c:< I I, .. Y-?? / :c:/ Al a recent S.G. Executive meeting this very topic was ttothe attention of the elected rs present The reactions · for each member, yet a comIheme of ignorance of the rules Constitution was exhibited. After having the problem y explained to him, Student mment President Charlie ·gert commented that "the t government is better off by allowing students who haven't on the Wilkes Student Governto become President." The reason for this seemed to be be thought that members of the Student Government were suited to handle the duties and I ibilities that went along with I pb of the President. I According to numerous area ge student government pre- : IS though, Wilkes College's ntGovernmentishand-picking I chief student representitive. went on to say that the student ment at Wilkes is taking on an I · of government much like I ~ •·•••i•••,·••i••····· of the Soviet Union. I : I ..,.- ~~.;.;.;,..__;__;__;__;__;__;__;__;__;..:......,;_ II >~~~,_,;;;;.;.~--+~_;,;___.:.,;;;.;.;;;;;;.__.:.,;;;.;.;;;;;;..;..;.;;.,.;. I :S-77T77777~±:-?------~---7 . . II ========~ ====..;....;....;;.;..,..-___;_;,.;==..; ; ;:. I school's first protest in six years. Good luck in obtaining a goal you truly believe in! Thumbs down: to whomever is responsible for the latest additions to the pre-registration forms . In case it got past you, I 1,sinesses that play music-onwill soon be paying royalties 10ng•writers. I In their latest show of indifference towards the feelings of the student body, the administration has decided to stage this spring's commencement exercises in the Arnaud C. Marts Center rather than the traditional Ralston Field. The process that led to this decision, as well as the actual decision itself, in the opinion of The Beacon,. is wrong. Once again, the administration has told the students, in this case the senior class, that despite the money they pay and the work they do, their voices will not be heard. The voice of the student should be the most important on the campus of any college. This, however, is not usually the case. It seems that at Wilkes College, the pecking order is John Wilkes Club members (big money donors), Board of Trustees members, administration, BIG SPACE, faculty, and students. When the big picture is looked at with a microscope, the only people that the school really couldn't survive without are the faculty and students - the two voices most commonly ignored. According to the administration, at this point the gavel has been dropped and the verdict returned. Graduation, whether we like it or not, will be held in the gym. As we all know, the gym, with a seating capacity of 3000 in the bleachers and a legal safety limit of 3500, is not prepared to handle the crowd that a Wilkes graduation is used to having. (In the past, at Ralston Field, guests were unlimited.) Now students will be told that they can only bring a certain number of guests and an even smaller number of those will be allowed in-gym-seating. The rest will be asked to sit in one of the other rooms in the gym and watch graduation on wide-screen, closed-circuit TV's. This is not what the family and friends of graduates imagined they would have to go through in order to see their loved one graduate from college. The students should be the first to be consulted when it comes to such decisions. It's not that irrational to allow the graduates to decide where their four years of heavy debt and hard work will end. As for the gym, why not use it for a giant reception for the families and friends of graduates? It can still be involved in the festivities but it doesn't have to take such a controversial role. If the gym becomes the site of graduation for good (as long as that lasts these days), Wilkes College will once again take a step away from the tradition that has made it what it is. Graduation will become the Belltower reincarnate and the lustre of the bright and beautiful Marts Center will be forever tarnished. Is this what you want? Thumbs up: to the students involved with organizing the I __,,----------, II I I I II Put graduation where it belongs ·_. .. . . we are now being asked to disclose our religious preference and race on these forms. The least they could have done is add a disclaimer saying that answering the questions is optional. If I they want this information there are more direct ways of getting I it. Not covertly slipping the questions onto a registration form I and having the registrar people fill the spaces in for you when I you refuse. I a vVriting sample (previous I or Eriglish Raper) to 20B. Y ()U will be called for an interj an Mr.Tomi . _ . . I ............I April 10, 1.989'. . __ ..· : , r~ Thumbs down: to whomever is involved with the parking fiasco that happened at Ralston Field some weeks ago when the Irem Shrine Circus was in town. People were told by Armory officials that they were allowed to park in the Ralston Parking lot. The lot closes at 4:00 p.m. and all of the cars that were in the lot at 4:00 p.m. were locked in. A Wiil::es baseball player was kind enough to get someone to unlock the door, but it takes ignorance to lock a lot that has a lot of cars. �PAGE SIX April 6, 1989 Wilkes Theatre Update Student dire.c tors strut their stuff by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor At a time when the views and opinions of students are being ignored, the Wilkes College Theatre Department is giving two seniors an opportunity lo "strutt their stuff," theatrically of course. The first play, The American Dream by Edward Albee, is directed by Patrick L. Shields, a senior theatre and English major at Wilkes. According to Shields, The American Dream is a dark comedy and social satire, and he warns the public that "it may offend." With its comments on middle-class American society, The American Dream, is filled with sarcasm, cynicism, and ironic humor. "In my show, there are also students who have graduated and have come back to do this ....They're coming back to work on this show, not for money, but for pleasure," says Shields of Don Semyon and Rebecca Schmidt, the two alumni in his cast. Rounding out his cast are Jennifer Hussey, a sophomore at King's College, Jason Delcampe, a Wilkes freshman , and Christine Brunnock, a sophomore at Wilkes. The second show, directed by Jeffrey Eline, is Chinamen by Michael Frayn. Described by Eline as a "British comedy," Chinamen is unique because "it has two actors, who, between them, play seven different characters." The actors who are pulling off this incredible feat of talent · are Maureen O'Hara, a junior at Wilkes, and John Domzalski, a Wilkes senior. According to Eline, "the student directed one-acts with full stage set, costumes, and lighting, represent the culmination of a theatre student's college career, bringing together all elements of theatre from directing the play to printing the tickets." "They're a wonderful experience," says Dr. Marti LoMonaco, of the_theatre department. "The only way to learn to direct is to do it." For a theatre student, hands-on experience is a vital necessity, something that is often unavailable at larger colleges. Adds Director of Theatre Karl Ruling, "This is one of the few places where undergraduates get to do that (get hands-on experi- Seen are eight students involved in the one-act plays. Pictured are, seated from left, ence)." Maureen O'hara, John Domzalski, Christine Brunnock, Rebecca Schmidt, and Jennifer So, the experience in directing is Hussey. Standing, from left, Jeffrey Eline, Jason Delcampe, and Patrick L. Schields. necessary, but where does that leave the actors? Well, for the most part, it haphazard manner. "Everything you collection, under the group heading 4651, ext. 4540. leaves them in a very nice situation. see is done by students ...as much of Night of One-Acts, is being preOn a final note it m Domzalski, a veteran college hard work, dedication, and pride is sented at 8 p.m. in the Center for the that these shows are actor, comments that, "I enjoy it very . put into the student shows by the Performing Arts. There is an admis- and simple, and that, much, ... you get to work with your students as is put into the faculty sion for students as well as the gen- Domzalski, is the best peers in a more relaxed directed shows by the faculty," says eral public of $1.50 on Friday eve-. them. "Wecangiveyou atmosphere.. .it's easier to feel more Shields, "the student productions are ning and, because of a special inter- show you all the depths open and outgoing." not different from any other produc- mission buffet, $3.50 on Saturday. psyche, but we can also That doesn't mean, however, tion you will see at Wilkes." For ticket information, contact the the theatre can make you that the productions are done in a This weekend, April 7 and 8, the Wilkes College Box Office at 824- ass off." Wilkes student government while attending the other college; she even held the position of president Her junior year is spent trying to acquire friends and figure out Wilkes. She almost certainly couldn't haven't gotten a position on Student Government She now prepares fo,r her senior year with the aspiration of helping her school by becoming S.G. president. The dream will end there as she is not elegible to run for the position that she desires. What is the Wilkes Student Government trying to hide? Every one of the area colleges that were contacted allow all students to take part in the entire election process. Students are allowed to run. for every position as well as vote in the elections. Every college, that is, except Wilkes. Student Government Vice President Scott Barth, in defense of Wilkes S.G., stated, "We aren't a body that works alone ... we don't exclude anybody." Clearly the evidence doesn't support that statement. Exclusion is defined as the act of being shut out of something. In this case the Student Government is surely shutting out members of the student body. The Student Government still doesn't see this as a problem, though. When asked recently if there is a chance to have the Constitution amended to favor all students instead of those select few who are chosen to run for president, the reply was, "If there is truly a problem, we will discuss it. Then if it is feasible we will discuss a change." Answers like that seem to provide more proof that the much criticized members of Student Government aren't devoted to working for the entire student body. Here's a surprising fact about darts: a bull's-eye isn't always the best score you can get. While playing the most common darts game, "501," darters with a keen eye and a steady hand begin with 501 points and attempt to reduce their score to zero before their opponent. The key is the player must hit the double score ring that reduces your score to exactly zero in order to win. According to the American Darts Organization, over a million Americans play darts regularly and opportunities to compete are increasing. For instance, the Lucky Lights Dart Series is a 26-market US tournament with a total of $500,000 in prize money. •·····································•-■-■• ••• • ••• •• All you brave, experienced •• blood donors!!! •• •• Do you remember being s.ared • when you gave your very first pint of blood? ••• Didn't you wish you had someone there •• •• to hold your hand and calm you down? •• Well, there are a lot of potential donors •• who are scared, and they could •• •• use your support. •• BE A HAND HOLDER •• AT THE NEXT BLOOD DRIVE! •• •• APRIL 27, 1989 •• You can do your good deed for the day, •• and meet lots of people. •• •• TO VOLUN1EER: •_; Call 824-4651 EXT 2962. :••····································•·-■• t, Dr. Ci seth annc asthe Col tor. to his e has con and I fo to move on t er things. andmiss Wi said that hh used by an stigious H, to come abo: nt K. Bloehard reiseth will re tal<lng the ~ at Co is said to with the arvard of aughter, L , an 1: . ,. . ( r:t. esser �lff reiseth Boston Bound n left, ennife r ltiel ds. .veyou ! depths an also re ake you I blood? here 1wn? 1ors day, stated that the favorite to take over the reins of Wilkes Col- In lege is former President of the announcement to the press United States, Richard Mil·er this week, Wilkes Col- hous Nixon. President, Dr. Christo"I cannot comment on that N. Breiseth announced at the present moment, howresignation as the College, s ever, I can say that he [Nixon] administrator. has been approached and he According to his state- told us that he would think t, "My time has come and . about it," said Executive Asat Wilkes and I feel it is sistant to the President, Dr. for me to move on to big- Robert Heaman. and better things. I will Nixon was forced from his ys love and miss Wilkes." presidential post in what is still Breiseth said that his deci- being touted as the biggest was caused by an offer cover-up in Washington histhe prestigious Harvard tory. ·versity to come aboard as Historians, however, have · president. recently dug up information Robert K. Bloehardt, the that points to pure Nixon innothat Breiseth will replace cence. laid to be taking the vacant "I was framed. It was a sition at College prank. I had nothing to do with ricordia. this thing. I left town and I "Harvard is a small step up came back and [John] EhrlichWilkes butlthinkitis the man and [J.R.] Haldeman told tmove for me at the pres- me that they had broken into time," said a teary-eyed the Democratic headquarters iseth. and, because I am_president, I "My fa mily has must take the blame," blished roots in the Valley responded Nixon. we will miss it terribly." If Nixon does take the The move is said to have position he would be only the ing to do with the early fifth president in the history of eptance to Harvard offered Wilkes College. Breiseth's daughter, Lydia. Precedeing Breiseth, who In arelated story, an inside served from 1984 until this tt'U •~~c'feesltft' •aafi ~yur:'\fas' tfr~'RdHe·rt 'Capfn:·••:- Former President Richard Milhous Nixon, pictured above, is rumored to be Breiseth's replacement. who served from 1976 until 1984; Dr. Fra!].cis Michelini, who served from 1970to 1976; and the first president of Wilkes, Dr. Eugene S. Farley who served from 1947, the Wilkes received its charter officially changing it from Bucknell Junior College to Wilkes, until 1970. "I really think that Dick has put all of that behind him and would make a wonderful college president," said ~~iiti'cai an~l·y~t s~~ 6~~~cl-; son. "He could really teach plans as his first official act, to those kids a lot about the world paint the traditionally gray around them." Weckesser Hall white. "Despite losing a wonder"If I do take the job, I feel ful president in Chris, I think thatthe best way to breed a true that there is no better choice presidential feeling would to than Dick," said former Nixon paint the administration buildWhite House correspondant, ing white in order to have our Dan Rather. "I honestly be- own White House," Nixon lieve that all of his bad press is said. behind him. He may be old Breiseth is expected to be [74] but look what Reagan did at that age." leaving for Boston at the end of next month to begin the gradIfhe hccepts tliejbb~Nix<>h uahshif..t'of 9ohs::: 1:< J:. •.1::i,.,_ �jil i t -------------------7 r-1 The Bacon I I Serving Wilkes College since 1986 VOL. III No. 1 April 6, 1988 I I Rated as a No Clas• newspaper by the Associated Colkgiate Pnss IEditor-in-Chief......................................................... Leemus Scott Morrell INews Editor......................................................................Mc Scott Corbett IFeature Editor................................................Commissioner Scott Gordon IAssistant Feature Editor...............................................Teapot Scott Broton ISports Editor.............................................................Milktoast Scott Clark I Assistant Sports Editor..................................................... Cadillac Scott Ott The Active Conrumer Boating Bargains You don't have to be rich to be a boat owner. One company is working on ways to make its inflatable boats ever more affordable. Photography Editor............................................ Shutterbug Scott Yedlock Copy Editors .......................................................Windy Scott Rosencrance ................................................................. Zany Scott'Lupico I Advertising Manager ........................................................ Kate Scott Harris I Business and Distribution Manag .......................... Axl Plant Scott Obrzut I Staff Writer................................................................................... B. Bovine I Staff Photographer........................................................ Hextall Scott Alexis I Adviser......................................................................Mr. Tom Scott Bigler I Bacon says yes The staff of The Bacon would like to exp endorsement for former-president Richard Milhous the position of president of Wilkes College. It would seem that the past is behind the fonner leader and he is prepared for the challenge of being president in the history of Wilkes. Wilkes can use a leader the calibre of £ administrators, like Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. We will miss Dr. Breiseth but look forward to the the Nixon years_. Congrats to a real leg The Bacon would like to express their congra the Colonel's own Wayne "Chum" Henninger. Ch An inflatable boat can make al- the first Colonel to surpass the 2000 mark in career . I most any body of water a sea of fun . He passed former teammate Jim "The Microwa on the all-time list. I A six-passenger Sea Eagle GT20, for example, costs only a few Henninger's feat becomes all that more amazing Contributing Writers: G.F. Bloomsburg, Martin O'Rourke, and M. No I hundred dol!ars, yet is specially realize he only netted 9 in his frosh season as a I remforced with two layers of hull Colonel legend, Marc "Gravy Train" Graves. C · · l rum~a . material top and bottom for extra Good luck in the pros Chum, we'll miss you. Contnbutmg Photogs: A. P. Laser, and T.L. Eader I rigidity and greater strength and I takes a 20 horsepower engin_e. I In addition to low price, the great I advant~ge of infla_table. boa~s. over The Bacon is published just one time per year. All views expressed in this convent10nal on~s 1s their ab1hty to · d' ·d al · d d .1 I make almost any ·bodyf of water acbl . · are those o f th em . . . . . 1v1 u .wnter an o not necessar1 y, reflec.t .. I cess1'bl e ,.,or boa t 1ng un. Because 1pu 1cauon Ithe opm1ons of this pubhcauon_or Wilke~ College, but t.hat. doesn t really I they're light and easy to carry, you matter because do you really thmk the writers have used their real names?. can easily get a boat to a secluded IAnd who really reads this crap anyway? I know I probably wouldn't ifl didn't I spot where the fish really are-and I write the damn thing. How 'bout those Michigan Wolverines! I the people really aren't. I I The Inflatable Boat Association . . . . . of America including Achilles Avon IThe Bacon 1s. prmted accidentally by the Plltston Dispatch, Pittston, PA. I Novuraru·a Sea Eagle Se 1' d' . ·al ff' or, an IEd 1ton o ices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Student I Zodiac can, be contacted, atvy353 LexICenter. The phone number is (717) 824-4651 ext. 2962, but don't call, we'll I ington Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10016. E11g up! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Goodbye, Fireplug! The Bacon would like to express their regrets in bid farewell to a coaching legend, Dave Martin. Martin leaves the assistants post for the Colo the blue grass in Kentucky. Martin will take over ridden Eddie Sutton, and the Kentucky Wildcats. "He's the next Adolph Rupp," said Colonel Rainey. "He will do wonders for their program. I he would stick around and do those things for us." - OO®~□[K]~ ~ rL□~~ OO[K]OO If□~~~ ?00~ ®~ OOMrLrL~lf00000000~®~ "What a masterpi If I could give it ten stars, I would! "We both give it a thumbs-up!" G. Siskel and R. Ebert G. Shalit BOVINE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BULLSTRADAMOS STARRING B, Bovine as himself ALSO STARRING Raciuel Welch-Kim easinger-C',lbill Shepherd-Vanna White Lea Thompson-Elisabeth Shue-Demi Moore and Elsie the Cow as Hom Based on the Book "Bullstradamos: The Autobiograph':I of the All Knowing Bovine" B':I Bulls tradamos as told to Lee Horrell rge ul nt of the , It'll get y hair." �f Richard Nixon doesn't take he·job, who should? Why? ege ~atulati '.:hum er points. >wave" Chevy Chase Entertainer "Jane Curtin, she's funny, bright, and she has a great tush." Ed Koch Mayor of New York City "Anybody but Mario Cuomo, maybe Bernard Goetz, he's got balls." Fred Sanford Junk Dealer "My son Lamont, he ain't never had a good job." Manuel Noriega International Drug Dealer "Ronald Reagan because we need more drugs at Wilkes, he'll let them through." Maggie Morrell Family Pet "Chum Henninger, he's cute." Barbara "Babs" Bush First Lady "Dean of Student Affairs Jane Lampe-Groh, we look alike." Prince Charles of England Prince of Wales "President? You don't need a president. You need a king!" Jimmy Carter Former President "My mother Lillian, she's got spunk!" George Bush President of the U.S.A. "Dan Quayle, It'll get him out of my hair." Jeanne Kirkpatrick Former U.N. Ambassador "Me, I need the job." ~piece! e it uld !" Ronald Reagan Former President "Me, I need the job." Gerald Ford Former President "I hope Nixon gets it. That would mean I was next in line." �)000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Colonels shock Georgetown~ 77-71 "Chum" Henninger hits his 2,00 by G.F. Bloomsburg Beacon Sports Writer WILKES-BARRE - The legend lives on. Wayne "Chum" Henninger scored 4 7 points, including his 2000th, to lead the Wilkes Colonels (14-0) to a stunning 7771 upset of the top-ranked Georgetown Hoyas last night at the Marts Center. The Colonels' win is already being hailed as the greatest in NCAA basketball history. Scheduled as a Marts Center drawing card and program-enhancing opponent by Colonels head coach Ron Rainey, the Hoyas couldn't have expected much competition from the Division III Colonels. Henninger had different ideas. The 5'10" senior guard, who also chipped in with 22 rebounds, 13 assists and 11 steals for the first "quadruple double" in Wilkes history, negated a 32point performance by Georgetown's All-American center, Alonzo Mourning. The Colonels jumped out to a 16-6 lead, as Henninger converted four three-pointers in the opening six minutes. Mourning scored the game's next 12 points as the Hoyas assumed an 18-12 lead. Henninger's uncanny ability to pick the pocket of opposing point guards showed itself again last night as he gathered five of his steals during the first halfs final ten minutes. His punctuating dunk after a steal at the first half buzzer gave the Colonels a 34-30 lead and sent the overflow crowd of 5,000 into a frenzy. Mourning opened the second half with 8 consecutive points, giving the Hoyas a 38-34 lead. The game swayed back and forth for the remainder of the half until the Hoyas seemingly took control with three minutes remammg, as a Mourning slam gave them a 71-62 lead. What followed was incredible. Henninger scored the contest's final 15 points, beginning with a dunk in the lane over Mourning, who fouled him. After hitting the foul shot, Henninger displayed his awesome defensive talent, pinning a Mourning shot against the backboard and gathering it in. He dribbled downcourt and, despite being guarded by three Hoya defenders, sunk a trey from 30 feet. He hit three more threepointers, the final one from halfcourt, to seal the victory. "I just felt it was time to • take control of the game," Henninger said. "No one has been man enough all season to get in Mourning's face. I wanted to show him that we play serious basketball at the Division III level." Rainey couldn't say enough about Henninger's performance. "Thank goodness for Chum," he said. "He's the best player we've ever had at Will<;es, possibly the best in NCAA history." That's a strong statement from Rainey, but it may be accurate when one considers that Henninger ammassed his point total in just over a season-and-ahalf. (He scored nine points in his freshman year and sixteen during his sophomore campaign.) His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed by the NBA. Said Marty Blake, NBA Scouting Director: "Until now, Mourning was generally considered the top player in the collegiate ranks. But Chum has jumped ahead of him. I've never seen such a combination of leaping ability and shooting touch. He can name his price in the draft." Georgetown head coach John Thompson agrees with the accolades. "His unintensity is believable," Thompson said. sense is a narrative, su 'he Vedas ~ It is this typ try to inte eproduct ·dual. Mytl "in the be: the unive1 ey are sp is preS< oritativ( by its b tension i Myths te adventu: theycam1 Wayne "Chum" Henninger scored his 2,000th point. "He's the type of player who makes basketball the game it is today." "Chum took it right to me," Mourning said. "He's the toughest I've ever seen, no doubt about it. I don't look forward to facing him in the NBA." Henninger hates to see his Wilkes playing days end. "I've had such a good career," he said. forward to playing like Magic and going to miss Coach Martin, my all the fans who 'Chum Dome."' gion af€ shape ith a l ritual "I'll love you all The Chum. Dave Martin lands top Kentucky job by Martin O'Rourke Beacon Sports Writer WILKES-BARRE The Wilkes basketball program suffered one of its greatest losses in recent history last Saturday. No, the Colonels didn't drop a game to archrival King's or Scranton. No, superstar "Chum" Henninger did not declare hardship. What could be worse than that you ask? Assistant coach Dave "Fireplug" Martin, perhaps the brightest young mind in the game today, anno unced his resignation from Wilkes effective immediately. Martin signed a lifetime contract with the Ken-t\]bly Wildcats. reolacing Eddie Sutton. who resigned earlier in the month because of pressure from alumni who demanded Martin to be hired as the team's next mentor. Sources say Martin will make close to $1 million a year to go along with a five-story mansion on a ten acre plot. It was also reported that Martin was offered a limousine with a driver but declined that offer, stating, "I just love the 'Silver Bullet' too much. I don't think I could ever part with that baby. I've had so many good times in there." C.M. Newton, the new athletic director at Kentucky, held ' a - press- conforence - Satlifday to announce the hiring. wanted all along," Newton said. Smart open for the winning jump"He is a Bob Knight disciple er. The man's a genius." and, we feel, the best young On the Wilkes campus, coach in America. Some people shockwaves ran through the playsay the asking price was too . ers minds and hearts. high, but he is worth it, believe "I just can't believe it," me. Besides, the alumni support said sophomore Steve Tate as for him was overwhelming." tears gushed from his eyes. "He Martin, who coached under was the only reason I came here. Knight during Indiana's 1987 I always dreamed of playing for championship season, drew that good old 'Fireplug' and now nothing but praise from his he's gone." former boss. Junior Tom Doughty was "Anybody who says Dave close to an emotional breakMartin doesn't deserve the job down. can go to. hell," Knight be!"Let me tell you lowed. "They don't know any- something," he sniffled. "Dave thing about basketball. He was Martin was like a big brother to the mastermind behind the final me ... to all of us. How could - JDinutes .of _thaL title .game_ -. He. -Wi.lk~S- just- let- Kentucky.. come. in designed that play to get Keith and rape us like that? here anymore. Ir will have me, ru Kenwcky, even if I waterboy." "I've known since I was a liule showed me how to shot," said Jim No also fighting tears. 1 everything. He will replaced and I'll him." Neither will we. we? He was the th is school has ever just becomes blue. olce to< of Podia c physi1 lsts in tt lion and and d and lo �April 6, 1_989 PAGEELEVEN yth: The center of all truth nFeature Writer The word "myth" has had many · gs throughout time. Today ~ virtually synonymous with ·ng that is false. But this, of ,~ not the true meaning of the Myth comes from the Greek Mythos, which means story. in its true sense is a genre, a ofliterarynarrative, suc+t as The OOt Bible, The Vedas Sanskrits, Koran. It is this type of myth we will try to interpret and These myths have their foundain primitive folk tales and beThey are the product of a socianindividual. Myths usually l'ilh things "in the beginning" creation of the universe, of the oflife. They are specific acof the gods or superhuman taldng part in extraordinary at an unspecified time. This jtriod is so far removed from recorded history, and even irehistoy, that it seems to exist from ordinary human experimyth is presented as • as an authoritative, factual (at least by its believers) ess of the tension it creates r;iperience. Myths tell of the of their adventures and es and how they came to libersun, moon, water, and fire; ~y tamed the winds; anhow !aught man to plant com and ·cate the animanls. nt. Mylh and religion are closely Myths help shape the reli~providing it with a history, a ahero,just as ritual provides !lid. behavior patterns, and temples and icons provide the places and objects of worship and reverence. But how do we interpret this narrative? What does it contain that we can use? Is it the ultimate word of a supreme being, or is it just the documentation of the way a primor-. dial people viewed reality? Most scholars do not believe that myths are divinely revealed, and to claim, for example, that Adam and Eve are historical fact is to push for an overliteral interpretation. The following is a smorgasbord of some renowned scholars and their theories on myth: Euhemerus, a Greek scholar of the second century, believed that all myths were based on historical fact, or were exaggerated events of real people; Max Muller, a linguist of the 1800s, thought that all myths were the personification of nature; Sir Edward Tylor, an anthropologist of the 1800s, theorized that myths were a result of people's efforts to account for unexplainable happenings in their dreams; Bronislaw Malinowski, an anthropologist of the 1900s, believed that people simply created myths to satisfy the tension that was caused by their not knowing why something happens; and finally, Sir James Frazer, an anthropologist of the 1900s, wrote that myths originated from the natural cycle of birth, growth, decay, death, and rebirth. There are many mythologies which are pertinent to a certain people or to a certain geographic region. Each culture has its own way of explaining the reality before it Myths were these people's way of interpreting and quantifying natural Myth vs. reality Chris Taroli events; they were their particular perceptions of human beings and the cosmic view. It was a way for them to sustain their social and cultural patterns, their moral system, and their history, a way of collectively representing their institutions and values and stabilizing their ideology. More modem interpretations of myth have steered away from the society and concentrated on the individual. Jung proposed that myths represented archetypal images. These archetypes, or "primordial images," were shaped by the repeated experiences of our ancestors, and are made known to us through myths, religion, dreams, and literature. These images contain detail, plot patterns, and characters. These basic patterns and symbols, which are found in the collective, or racial unconscious (we must accept that the unconscious exists or none of this makes any sense), when percieved, evoke emotions, attitudes, and responses. Jung focuses on the commonalities of myth: the gods, the heros, the deeds, the themes. In order to express something objectively, primitive man, since he didn't have the scientific method, would write it down in the form of these symbols and allegory, which apparently come to the conscious level under certain conditions. The archetypes are perceived as something that is "familiar" and yet "strange." Myths employ literary license, not scientific theory. Poetry and fiction require a great deal of imagination - a state of mind which can go beyond this world or things perceived. Myths are patterns in human thought. They express truths about the human condition, about the "phenomenon of man." To understand humans, we must understand their diversity, which can be found in culture, and culture in myth (but not only myth). To recognize the patterns and similarities in the many mythologies is to question just how different we really are. Humans are humans. We're all in the same boat together. Religious pluralism has caused many problems. There are those who can't see the beauty in diversity-people who lack imagination, who can't understand the "why" of culture or culteral differences, who are locked into good and bad and right and wrong. We must have an understanding and control of our animal selves before we can begin to approach, or appreciate, our spiritual selves. By reading myths and the mythmakers we can gain insight into how humans behave, how w'e and others behave, and to gain guidance and counsel in facing up to the trials and tribulations of what it is to be human, which really hasn't changed much (at least our inward life) in the generic sense. To understand life we need experience. One person can only experience a limited amount. But in reading myths and literature we can gain, through the imagination, many wonderful, scary, and bizarre experiences which would otherwise go unknown. Themoreexperiencesone has, the more one can relate to ·and understand his world, the more one can be tolerant, and, one hopes, happy. You won't notice any difference, butyour country will. The five minutes you spend registering with Selective Service at the post office won't change you. But it will make a difference to your country. So when you turn 18, register with Selective Service. Its quick. Its easy. And its the law. Haveyou ing examined IS 1ink I all the choices you have for a C If Coac I'll tr if I have Coach ittle kid and to shoot a j Nolan, who 1 we. :: greatest c r known. Career in Medicine? One choice to consider is. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Podiatric physicians are specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the foot and lower leg. The men and women who choose podiatric medicine are educated in patient diagnosis, surgery, orthopedics, dermatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation. To receive more information about this medical career choice write or call the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine 6110 Executive Boulevard Suite 204 Rockville, MD 20852 (30 I) 984-9350 or toll free 1-800-922-9266 (outside Maryland) Vigil planned A "Symbol of Light" vigil will be conducted next Wednesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. by students opposed to the administration's decision to hold this year's graduation in the Marts Center. Students are asked to assemble at the Belltower at 7:30 p.m. for a march to Ralston Field, where they feel graduation should be held. All students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in this event. · Participants are asked to bring their own source of light (i.e. lighter, flashlight, etc.) for the vigil. If it rains the vigil will be conducted on Thursday evening, ' April 13. �PAGE1WELVE April 6, 1989 Harpsichord concert is delightful experie by James Harrington Special to the Beacon Christa Rakich reflect the tonal and mechanical aspects of harpsichord building in France during the Baroque period, On Thursday, March 29, the but it also contains intricate paintings Wilkes College concert and lecture _ produced by Martin' s master painter series presented Christa Rakich, one inside the case of the instrument. of America's most prominent harpsiIn the "Goldberg Variation, chordists and organists, in concert in Bach summed up everything done in a performance of Johann Sebastian the variation form before him, Bach's "Goldberg Variations." brought the form to a new level of Rakich, whoisafacultymember breadth and granduer, and carried on at Boston's New England Conserva- harmonic explorations that foreshadtoryufMusicandatthe University of owed the future development of Connecticut in Storrs, presented a music. Two extremes meet in it. On performance of this major work one hand it contains passage after which was virtuosic, scholarly and passage of the most airy, light and elegant frolicsome music in the spirit of The harpsichord which she used "entertainment." On the other hand, in performance was built for her by it is one of the most profoundly one of North America's finest build- "learned" of Bach's works in which ers, Willard Martin. The instrument he set himself and solved intricate is a duplicate of an eighteenth cen- problems of polyphonic writing. tury French harpsichord with two Ms. Rakich, who was a finalist keyboards. Not only was it built to in Bach competitions in both Brug- ges, Belgium and Nuremberg, Germany, obviously understands both the artistic and intellectual aspects of the music of the great Baro_que master. All the variations are based on the harmony of the opening aria, but not in all the variations are these harmonic steps clearly heard. In playing a keyboard instrument which is not capable of producing changes in dynamics (l~mdness and softness), one must be sensitive to subtleties in rythm and touch and emphasize the spacing between notes, important harmonic changes, and the intricate details of ornamentation. Ms. Rakich's sensitivity to lyricism and her exciting rhythmic drive communicated splendid artistry to the audience. It was refreshing to hear a keyboard performance which was not taxed by sheer flamboyance and display of gymnastic clanging on the keys. During the n program the audience was creative musicianship performed with complete control. music sounds best on ori ments or on replicas of riod instruments, as one hear and understand the cept of the composer. managed to present this as a whole; each v treated individually, but lost sense of full scheme. The Wilkes Colleg1 and Lecture Series will, continue to present sudl performances as the co sichordist Christa Rakich. Musician Mark Rust to entertain at S.U.B "Mark Rust has charisma, charm, and a hell of a lot of talent." The Lamron Interlude Geneseo State College. " .. .his impressive musical ability, combined with his infectious good humor delighted the audiences. It's refreshing to hear someone who enjoys his music so much." Alister Brown, The Cuckoo's Nest London, Ontario. "Rust's performances are a Ii ttle like watching a knight in shining armor. He touches upon all the correct issues, universal topics everyone can relate to." Peter Rothbart Ithaca Times Mark Rust's music and stage presence reflect the harmonies of nature and the simplicity and beauty of life as he has known it while growing up in the Catskill Mountains. The author of over one hundred songs, Rust's material focuses upon the timeless topics to which we all relate. Whether it be tales of family or friends, struggles and stress, past memories or future dreams, Rust will captivate you with lyrics revealing a wisdom beyond his years. Rust sings with strength and clarity, accompanying himself on guitar, piano, banjo, mountain and hammered dulcimer. His charismatic personality combined with a delightful blend of wit and humor, creates a clear and consistant vision of the world as he wants it to be. yo His love for his audience is genuinely conveyed and immediately returned. Rust captivates his audience and quickly makes them an integral part of the performance, and in that moment, they become his family. Yet, the songs, the voice, and the instruments, are still not the whole story. Rust infuses his concerts with an infectious sense of fun as he shares his down-home anecdotes and humorous stories. In the end, you have been treated to a voyage through your own experiences during an evening that is both memorable and moving. His music will touch your heart and leave you laughing. Cath y T Sophom ulous to mak watch thei te on T.V. four hard ye, Dave J ani Junioi becuase there ,-;;;fil(Q)IID1IJCCIINCG - t 1 I j II I The Beacon's All New Classified Ad Section Bring your ad toThe Beacon office $ cdl@Y® before the issue you want the ad in. Introductory Price: ONLY 50 cents for the first 25 words 25 cents for e.}Ch additional 10 words. This is a limited time offer!!! OFFER EXPIRES 4/25/89 · nds and fam lI IA I I I I L ______,. ,____"°'0-9(]0--0--o-i THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO BECOMING A NURSE IN THE And they're both repre~ sented by the insignia you wear as a member of the Army Nurse Corps. The caduceus on the left means you're part of a health care system in which educational and •.~ career advancement are the rule, -_, not the exception. The gold bar on the right means you command respect as an Anny officer. If you're earning a BSN, write: Army Nurse Opportunities, P.O. Box 7713, Clifton, NJ 07015. ARMY NURSE CORPS. BE ALL YOUCAN Bl �PAGE THlRTEEN April 6, 1989 o you support seniors endeavors to graduation outdoors and why? :nt this m ,ch varia lly, but scheme. ; College ,es will, one ,ent such the concert b a Rakich . . B. Cathy Tigue Sophomore Ridiculous to make parents and relatives watch their son/daughter grauduate on T.V. after they've spent four hard years in college. Dave Janiczek Junior Yes, becuase there is more room for friends and family to come to the commencement. Chris Collins Junior Andy Renner Junior Chris Nebel Senior Yes, because Wilkes College will be alienating an entire class who will be alumni and they should have the final decision in where they graduate. Yes, seniors have the right to graduation outside even though the president wants to showcase the gym. Seniors only grl!duate once, the gym will always be there. Yes, I've been here for four years and I should be able to graduate where I want to after I've paid for it. I also think they are just trying to show off the gym. Michelle Dominick Sophomore Laura Masso Freshman Suzanne Batory Sophomore Yes, because I think that majority rules and they should give them what they want. Tell the seniors to boycott graduation. Yes, the students should have a voice and I think a person's family• and friends should be able to witness their graduation with them. Yes, because it's not as crowded and hot, and you could have more . people. tMY. ' voure 713, IBE. Jeff Lobalbo Freshman Paul Stern Senior John Newman Senior Gary Nestor Senior Yes, because that's the way it has been done in the past. Why break tradition? Yes, because more of your family could be there and it's more scenic. This is a graduation, not a wrestlemania. Yes, so more people could view my graduation in person, not on television. • . • 1, �PAGE FOURTEEN April 6, 1989 Bauer loses in first round Schroat misses All-America spo by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. You can look at the menu but you just can't eat ... Howard Jones wrote it and Mike Schroat experienced it. Schroat, a junior, won his first three matches in the 158pound class at the NCAA Wrestling Tournament on March 15-18 before dropping his quarterfinal match. Yet, Schroat remained alive in consolations, just one victory away from coveted AllAmerica status. Instead, Iowa's Mark Reiland defeated Schroat, 7-3, and reached the promised land. Schroat was left to ponder what could have been. "I definitely could have defeated Reiland," he said. "I just wasn't mentally ready. "It was the same with my · quarterfinal match. (Schroat lost to Michigan's Joe Pantaleo, 176.) He shouldn't have beaten me by that score." Head coach John Reese, who didn't make the trip and sent assis~nt coach Andre Miller in his stead, had an explanation for in better shape than I've ever Schroat's lack of concentration. been in my life. That allowed "When you lose, as Mike me to set the tempo." did in his quarterfinal, it's some"Mike was the most contimes very difficult to get going sistent wrestler for us this year," again," he said. 'That's· why in Reese said. tournaments, you'll see a good Before his two losses, number of superior wrestlers beat- Schroat defeated Maryland's Scott en after they have lost once." Buckiso, 10-6, Fresno State's The first-time jitters may Wade Zimmerman, 10-6, and have also played a role in Brown's E.C. Mulhaupt, 8-7. Schroat's downfall. Senior Brian Bauer lost in "When you get there for the the first round to Oklahoma first time, it's such an exper- State's Cory Baze. Their match ience," Reese said. "You're in was tied · 2-2 when Baze pinned awe and very tight and nervous. " Bauer at 4:39. Schroat had been shooting "I got stuck in a bad pofor All-America since winning sition," Bauer said. "I was ridthe 161-pound title ·at the Wilkes ing him and I got too high and Open in January. was nailed. "You have to believe you "No doubt about it, it was a can accomplish something be- great way to cap my career. fore you're able to do it,'' he Mike (Schroat) will be better off said. "This experience will help for his experience next season. He's one of the best in the name next year." Schroat finished the season tion. I 9-1-3 and placed third in the "Brian had an excellent Eastems to earn the trip to Ok- year," said Reese. "He hung in lahoma City. What aspect of his there and always made weight. repertoire improved enough to He often wrestled when he wasn't spur such a complete year? feeling well. He gave us three "My aggressiveness im- solid years. I hate to see him proved," he said. "Also, I was go." Arabis to pace netm by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor Kenneth Ettinger NCAA tourney contest winner Kenneth Ettinger, a sophomore from Wappingers Falls, New York, won the ball of wax! He picked Michigan to reach the final, but had Arizona tabbed as the champion. He won anyway. What a wonderful life! WILKES-BARRE - Tennis anyone? For the answer to this question, just drop by the new all-weather tennis courts at Ralston field and take a look at this year's edition of the Wilkes men's tennis team (0-2). Last year's Colonels squad struggled through a long and frustrating 0-10 season. But cheer up, fans. A repeat performance is not expected. 'Tm really optimistic about this year's team," said third year head coach Phil Wingert. "I think we can surprise people and we should be able to go .500. "We have the best talent we've had in my three years here. We have depth from top to bottom . In the past, our top few players were talented but that was about it. All indications point to a promising season. " In order for the Colonels to have ;J respectable campaign, number one singles player Chris Arabis must play to form. Arabis, a junior, has been the num- ber one singles player since his freshman year. He is a serve and volley type of player and has all freshmen who have a the tools to have a big season. win a lot of matches 'Tm in the best shape of my year," Arabis added. Two familiar ( career and I'm ready to play," Arabis said. "I was playing my year include junior best tennis in my three years re- and sophomore S cently, but I injured my foot and Both lettered for Win it has slowed me down a bit. I played well against the number two player in the conference against Juniata, so I hope to do well this year." The key to this year's squad mers, junior Brian might just be its freshmen. sophomore Chris S Wingert has landed possibly four all battle for a sp<t ot the most talented freshmen in six. the conference. The brighest players of the rookie crop are home opener LO Ju · Doug Meade and Jerry Matteo. freshman Jerry Both have a lot of tennis exper- the team's only vi ience playing for clubs and have then traveled LO been active, competing year- were defeated, 5-1. round in indoor compellllon. a freshman, Doug Lamont McClure and recent walk- rung up the only win. on Robb Whinney round · out this The Colonels year's diaper parade. Susquehanna today "All of the freshmen have Ralston Field before nice strokes and I like their Albright on Tue styles of play," Wingert com- turning home Wed mented . "They are a good group Lycoming. �PAGE FIFfEEN April 6, 1989 Ila wins tournament chmidt's golfers dart to a 7-2 record guns, "Cella is playing number one right now because he's shootSchmidt - Seven ing the best scores," said. in one day isn't a bad way "The biggest thing this seaa season. After the Susquehanna Toum-. son is that there is _more competition for positions than in the t on March 28, head coach · Schmidt and his lolfers past. I encourage that. I want themselves with a 7-2 rec- the kids to get to the point And as an added bonus, where they think they can threatore Rob Cella was the en for any position." What type of psychological scorer of the 63 participants effect does Cella's winning a a77. "I'm optimistic about our tournament have on the rest of s this season," said the team? "It pumps them up," idt, who is in his 20th year "They're happy If coach. "We have a half a Schmidt said. or eight kids that can do for him. But, again, I want them ·ght Then we have three to to get the competitive nature so more kids who ha.ve a that they would want to go after his spot." to do well." Schmidt is happy with the Sophomore Scott Brady, Celjunior Keith Kopec and his promise of the upperclassmen on more brother Mike, soph- the roster. "We're a very young team," Bob McDonnell, freshman McNally, senior Joe Mokay he said. "We· have only five upfreshman Charlie Rome were perclassmen, s.o the young play'fied by Schmidt as his top ers have a chance to develop. We have some youth and I'm happy about it." The rainy weather has played havoc with Schmidt's practice schedule. "Bad weather can wipe out a spring sport," he said. "Our home course, the Irem Temple in Dallas, isn't even open yet. Luckily, I've been able to sneak our guys down to Wyoming Valley Country Club and some of our guys have been playing on their own. "It's tough because we don't play in a league, so this lousy weather messes with the schedule. Sometimes when we are available to play on a certain day, the other team has other obligations. 1 "As the weather gets better, the. quality of play will improve. Then, we'll know better how the other MAC teams are shaping up. The Colonels play at Scranton today. Wilkes golf ·captains Joe Mokay and Charles Rome. oftballers display talent in surge ·nued from page 16 twelve at bats to go along seven walks. With her arm righ~ she can throw people at first" 1tionals. A strong feature of this 's team could be its depth. bench is filled with plenty l!lent Angie Miller see plenty of time at third a lot of prom· have a chance atches for us lded. ar faces from .ior Dumitru Spencer Co · Wingert last e counted on !<idership. tlso has three D are out for nior Bryan S rian Boone, s Shenefield victory. Moravian -1. Again it mg Meade, win. :Is will take jay at 3:00 :fore travclin uesday and ednesday Lo Jodi McNeal will up Kennedy behind the plate. Michelle Gauthier and Michelle Toth will battle for positions in the outfield. Players who could see time in either the infield or the outfield are junior Lori Trombetta and freshmen Joanne Esposito, Chris Krushinski, Gina Costanzo, Gina Lupina, Michelle DeSantis and Stephanie Rebels. Expectations are high for this year's ball club and the team's quick start has led no one to believe otherwise. The squad began the season in Virginia on March 17 by pounding Hampton College, 164 and 12-0 in a twinbill. In the first game, Rebels went three for four with a double and Hosler banged out two hits. In the nightcap, the Lady Colonels managed only two hits but were the recipient of 12 bases on balls. The game was stopped after the fifth inning because of the ten run rule. Skrepenak got the win in the opener while Bodner re- corded the victory in the second game. The finale in Virginia was against Virginia Union. Bodner got her second straight start and shutout, striking out eight while allowing only one walk. Wilkes suffered its fust defeat of the season against Bloomsburg University on March 22, dropping a 4- 1 decision. The Lady Colonels bounced back on March 28, sweeping their second doub- leheader of the season against Mansfield University. They won the opener, II-6 behind Bodner and the second 9-0, as Skrepenak tossed a no-hit shutout. Wilkes will be traveling to King's today and Juniata on Saturday. They will return home on Monday against Marywood and Tuesday at Scranton. Spring has sprung and that means only one thing, "The boys ... uh, check that, girls of summer" have arrived. ttitude, ·defense will carry Colonels Continued from page 16 D ·d baseman Rob Pietrzyk will be a key cog for the Colonels. look real good defensively," Bavitz said. They will be relieved by junior Todd Werner and sophomore Brian Scherer. Centerfielder Ken Chakon is "the best in the league" according to Bavitz. He will be joined in the outfield by sophomore leftfielder Ed Kwak. Kolbicka will split time in right field with sophomore Mick Melberger. Scherer may also see time in the outfield. "The difference this year will be experience," Evanina said. "'We have a great attitude and great chemistry. "We're very strong. A great thing is that any of our freshmen can step in and play at any time. They have a lot of ability. "We mean business this year. We're out to win. I think we got away from that last year." The Colonels dropped an 8-7 decision at Albright yesterday. Ulicny absorbed the loss in relief. The Colonels opened the season Monday with a doubleheader at Messiah. They split, losing the opener, 4-2 and claiming the nightcap, 4-1. In the loss, Francis walked six and struck out seven Falcons while surrendering eight hits. Messiah jumped to leads of 2-0 and 3-0. Evanina gathered two hits and Koblica one-for the Colonels. Evanina struck out six in the second game as the Colonels' offense provided some tangible results. Salterelli hit a fourth inning RBI sacrifice fly to tie the score at 1-1. In the seventh, Caldwalader hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded and Melberger singled to left to drive in two for a 4-1 lead. The Colonels' season was delayed because of the wet weather, with three games being cancelled. Those postponements hampered team preparation, according to Bavitz. "It hurt us because we had to jump right into our league schedule," he said. "We usually like to see what our young guys can do before league action starts. There's a heck of a difference in between hitting in practice and hitting when it counts. "We're in a tough league. Elizabethtown, Susquehanna, Messiah and Juniata are all excellent teams. "I'd really love to see our guys when because they spend so much time preparing." �Golf Softball (cont'd) Baseball (cont'd) NCAA Tourney contest winner NCAA Wrestling Men's Tennis Next Week: Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Win 5 of first 6 Lady Colonels are coasting ·a10 by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE The grass is green, the sun is shining, and spring is in the air. That can mean only one thing: it's time to play ball. Or, in this case, softball. The Wilkes Lady Colonels have kicked off their season in grand fashion, winning five of their first six non-conference games under the direction of first year head coach Vince Trivclpiece and third year assistant Tom Dunsmuir, which has created a grcar deal of optimism. "I think we have a pretty good team," Dunsmuir said. "The team still has a lot of work to do but they should have a good season. If we play well, we have a shot at winning our conference." They are led by four returning starters: slick-fielding second baseman Jill McGuire, catcher Melissa Kennedy, and pitchers Jen Bodnar and Kim Skrepenak. McGuire, a junior, was an all-MAC performer last season. This year, she will be the leadoff hitter and anchor the infield. In two years, McGuire has committed only three errors. Despite getting off to a shaky s~t at the plate this season, McGuire has still managed to score nine runs arid draw four walks, and her speed at the top of the order is very important. The pitching staff, perhaps the team's strongest suit, is anchored by Bodnar, a senior, and Skrepenak, a junior. So far this season, Bodnar has started four games and completed all. She has a 3-1 record and in 23 innings, she has allowed only nine earned runs for a 2.73 ERA. She has also struck out 18 batters. Skrepcnak has started two games and won and completed both. Against Mansfield University, she chalked up a nohitter. In 12 innings pitched, she has allowed on! y two earned runs for a remarkable 1.16 ERA while striking out 18 opponents and yielding only four hits. "Our pitching staff is doing a fine job," Dunsmuir said. '.'Jen Bodnar has good control. She doesn't walk anyone and that is a big plus. Kim Skrepenak has been doing great. Her pitches have a natural rise which really helps her." The key to any successful pitching staff is always a fine catcher. Handling the duties for this year's edition of the Lady Colonels will be senior Melissa Kennedy. "Melissa is really good behind the plate," said Dunsmuir. "She is smart and handles the pitchers really well. She can also throw runners out. It's still early but she is going to have to start hitting if we are going to do anything in our conference." The infield is expected to consist of freshman Denise Carson at first base, McGuire at second, junior Lisa Balestrini at shortstop and sophomore Missy Naholnik will handle the hot comer. "Carson is really good at first. She has a great glove and a g0od arm," said Dunsmuir. "Balcstrini is a transfer from Bloomsburg and one of the best hitters on the team. Naholnik is a converted outfielder and still has a little to learn about Second baseman Jill McGuire leads the 5-1 Lady Co playing third base but should be all right." Roaming the outfield will be freshmen Dawn Hosler and Lorrie Petrulsky. Hosler will be stationed in right while Petrulsky grazes in center. The leftfield job will be shared by pitchers Bodnar and Skrepenak when they are not on the hill. "Petrulsky has and a strong arm. probably throw a plate from center, said. "Hosler is p lently. She has Colonels "out to win" Bavitz fosters a fresh attitu by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - Every successful team needs a catalyst. According to senior shortstop/pitcher Bill Evanina, the Wilkes Colonels (1-2) do have one, although he comes from an unusual spot. "Most teams have a player as a catalyst, but I think Coach (Jerry) Bavitz is ours," Evanina said. "Last year, it was his first season. This time, he's coming in and has a full year of preparation. He's fought adversity and pushed us. He's the difference." Bavitz modestly disagrees. "Baseball is the sport that a coach controls the least," he said. "Basically, it comes down to the kids. This team has worked awful hard. I hope it pays off for them in wins." Evanina and sophomore Scott Francis anchor the starting rotation. The four other starters will be seniors Eric Price, Jamie Brasington and Brian Josefowicz and freshman Jeff Yankow. "We need six starters," Bavitz said. the rainouts, we have 31 games in 38 da The bullpen will be comprised of Chakon and Rob Pietrzyk, and freshmen and Bill Ulicny. "We'll juggle our infield," Bavitz to have three seniors who are good defe Evanina, when he's not pitch· shortstop. "Billy gets on base a lot," B lot of the change in attitude has to do wi~ First base is manned by Price and ·held by Pietrzyk. "Pietrzyk led the team and runs batted in last year, and Price Bavitz said. "It's good to get two offcOSI that back." Second base will be shareil John Evans and Mike Kolbicka. The catching chores will be shared Jason Cadwalader and freshman LouS See Attit - T, eke, h: Harvru ng perfi a double is maj 'were a n. This ssors' r, 'ke thos ·ons at whicl include John I, Rockefe rshey, Tem1 gton. eke agreed ips a t la � 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 1989 April 6th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 April 6 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c9304dab7b3852629a3e2cd98dc02ffb.pdf e7c78339de8e8453736a0b18ca04dead PDF Text Text ?Nilkef•Ba1-re, PA 18766 •.. Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Number 18 March 16, 1989 orship rears its head ues ne's student newspaper sh ut down - Amid allegations of witch hunts, censorship, Duquesne University's been forcibly shut down. closely follows similar blows in recent t papers at the New Jersey Institute of ml Bentley College in Massachusetts. 11 the school year, newspapers at Georgia 'ty, the University of South Dakota and University at Long Beach either were with censorship or actually closed down · tors or student politicians objected to the papers published. all, about 22 percent more censorship were filed with the Student Press Law uhington, D.C., from September through 1988 than during the same period of 1987, Mark Goodman said. , a private campus in Pittsburgh, the ent abruptly changed the locks of the called the Duke, on Feb. 12. politicians closed the paper soon after sending a letter threatening "1.0 investigatell if editor Rebecca Drumm reran two ads for a local family planning center said Dennis Callaghan, the paper's production manager. After the ads appeared for the second time the paper was shut down. But student leaders say editor Drumm and not the acts are the issue. ::=::: ii~AAP.mrom/@fg§fpµqµi§i:ffil'ijNJi.$.~~f]~~gM\f~U ~ij§ B~~iji!§f :mttmtWf ~ro:R sw.i#*~mnMJ~RMt pi,irn~(f9ffi M@ 1:i#*~mifiYIJwf!&.9lli.mm:w~~(!Wtett~tt :: : r: L:r :,::: == 1:1mmn2[!§ffiH>.fP~Wmi!Rmmmfit~J&~:~i~i94f81IHli :§:ff~::;r:i;:1 iliii.iiii=JC: ~~~~~ ~~! Stu~!~;~=~r: ;~s:!~:: :~:~~• Streib. "Perhaps there's nothing to this. Perhaps there is." 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WILKES-BARRE - This past Saturday, Wilkes College was visited by an estimated 800 high school students and their parents for Campus Visitation Day. This number exceeded last year's totals by more than 300. The visiting students and their parents were addressed by President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth and Bernard J. Vinovrski, dean of Admissions, at a general meeting following registration. The student also heard remarks from Dean Jane Lampe-Groh, dean The general consensus among of Students Affairs and Dr. George the Administration was that the Waldner, vice president of Academic Affairs. · Wilkes students helping on VisitaThe program also included a tion Day demonstrated outstanding brief musical reception by students qualities of leadership. A variety of students were asked from , Wilkes' music department, campus tours, lunch, and more than to serve as tour guides during the day-long event. 30 individual departmental meetings. There was, however, a communication gap between the AdmisThe department meetings were designed to better aquaint the parents sions office and tour guides. and the students with the specifics of Some guides said that there Wilkes' academic programs and acshould have been an orientation as to tivities. which buildings were open that day. Lampe-Groh said that AdmisIt was reported that both the sions seemed "pleased with the turnwriting and language labs were out and the positive reactions from closed as well as Weckesser and ~ the visitors." Sturdevant Halls ppy S't. P~'triok's Dayt �Slap on the wrist . The punishmen~ should fit th~~"~of~~~~~ Once agam, . our justice sys- CluulesP. This past Tuesd ay,,.to 111b 23f sentenced h a sen sentences never seetemnce can hardly 1 makOamends(of,uture wasfullofpoS_ u c the life of a col ege freshme~ who s . . Yu,gaitis was. fo, the death o months in pnso~ .g Piau afie, hos vans lammedmto Wilkes fresh~an ~:Lt's car in Janu- tential. Unifed States. an Across the f the fa1alities estimated 55 percent o tern has failed. ary, 1988. County District Do Luzerne dJ udge le Stevens an Attorney Corr~ . actually think that Gifford Cappel 1~1 ·son can make ths m pn 11 to 23 mon f Piatt's life? ,. the Joss o up ior . not but con1' d like to thmk . , of the ecent acttons sidering the r DA's office, one Luzerne County never be sure. . can d d guilty m Yurgaitis plea e nt of ve9 to one cou . 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" '" ~ AMIU..ION,~ I'll NevEr- .. , ~ ~J 'f ,, . ~ , 'I: ~ s during the fall Inecessanly reare welcomed. prov, edifed"' rejecledon IILettersexceed1 to the "''"" .n~ this may be be withheld fon,M ed length butnamesmay tbes,gn llette<S mus • ~ b the Pittsron e localed the II The Beacon". printed each on week D""',I. . 4-4651 2962. floo,e><I. of the Con - I Editorial offices ar mber is (717) 82 - - - -;-.-:- - . ~~ nu _-;- -:-. -• · -• -• - . •. - • . hone . ._. ::-7" 1Center. L -..- - - ~ �PAGETHREE Editorial k you to ALL of S. G. at our Student · g, I was given a eciation for my eekend. thank all of the t Government for I want.to say that Student Govern- effort into the planning of Winter everything fell into place and the Weekend, and everything seemed to weekend .was a success! go well. We spent countless hours We hope everyone had as planning events, making rules, get- much fun as we did and look forward ting necessary equipment for events, to seeing even more participation contacting judges, making score next year. sheets, organizing meetings, and Marcie Kreinces making many last-minute changes. At times we thought it would Junior Oass Representative not work out, but somehow Parliamentarian, Student Gov't re do you want to graduate? wanttograduateinthe Do you wantto see your tes graduate? are afreshman, sopho· you will not be able to graduate this year, 's just not enough space. Most likely, only the immediate families of graduating seniors will be able attend Commencement In other words, you and the extended families and friends of these seniors will not be able to see them graduate. But wait There is allegedly a · solution to all this madness. Famil1es and friends, including the under- classmen, can see Commencement - onT.V. You read it correctly, T.V. The school has brilliantly decided to place a television in the CPA for our viewing entertainment! So, everyone will "see" Commencement in one fonn or another. lsn 't that just great?! In order to take some positive action, all graduating seniors are requested to attend the Senior Class Meeting, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the CPA. It is hoped that President Breiseth will attend, so we can (as a class) discuss this in great detail. I believe the Senior Class should have some say about where graduation will be held! A Concerned Senior DID YOU KN Ow-;:, · The Facts About Saint Patrick It's no blarney to say many people are pretty green when it comes to knowing fact from fiction about St. Patrick and his day. For example, did you know: Dear Editor . • • Two weeks ago I wrote an editorial entitled "The College Alcohol Policy Needs Help." I have since received anonymous phone calls from people who believe I was wrong for writing what I did. I've also heard from many friends who spoke to disgruntled readers who told them to tell me that they didn't like what I wrote. An editorial is the opinion of the staff or the editor. In this case it was the editor's opinion as well as the opinion of several members of the Editorial Board. · I've been accused of being "holier-than-thou," confusing my facts, not even being at Winter Weekend at all and making it all up due to an overactive imagination. Sorry folks, I was there, and it all happened. At the beginning of this semester and near the beginning of last semester, opinion writer Tom Obrzut and I both editorialized the Student Government We both received the same kind of treatment -- anonymous phone calls and a whole bunch of "my friend told me's ... ". The biggest difference between the first and the second incident was the ultimate reaction from those who were "editorialized." We received letters in the "Beacon Mailbox" from representatives of the Student Government the week after the Obrzut opinion piece ran. This is the mature, civilized way to respond to something written in a newspaper that you don't like. A letter to the editor is meant to address differences in opinion that a reader has with the writer of an article or an editorial. Letters can be very valuable to an Editorial Board. They can help point out problems that have, as of yet, not been discovered. When a reader has a problem with something that has been written and does not address it, he has done a disservice to himself as well as the paper. The Beacon is put out by us for you. If you have a complaint, don't sit in your dorm and bitch and moan to friends behind the back of the writer. Do something constructive. Put it in a letter. The letter policy is clearly stated on the bottom of the staff box located on page two. All letters will be accepted and printed contingent on space limitations. Please keep all letters under our 500-word maximum. If you don't like what I say, that's fine. If you sit around and do nothing about it, that's not as good, but it's okay, too. . But, if you talk a blue streak about what bothers you, be prepared to say it where it counts. It doesn't count when it's behind the writer's back. -LSM ------------~--------' ? Thumbs up: To all high school seniors who made the St. Patrick, the patr~n saint journey to grand old Wilkes College to say "hello" on of Irela nd ? was not an Irishman, Visitation Day. We hope you decide to come back for a longer but born m England the son of a • Roman official. stay. Also, thumbs up to all of the students who blew off therr • St. Patrick's day is more widely Saturday to show these potential freshmen around campus. and enthusiastically celebrated here in the United States, especially Thumbs down: To whoever was responsible for the inNewYorkCity,homeofthemag- 11y• · · D Bl d II I al h th th ·bl nificent St. Patrick's Cathedral, ISitatlon ay un er. t was a re s ame at e poss1 e than in Dublin, Ireland. class of '93 was unable to see the insides of such buildings as • The ~athedral is the seat of W eckesser Hall, Sturdevant Hall, the Kirby Hall Language Lab the Archd10ce_se o( New Y~rk and and Writing Center, and the mailroom. It can only be hoped the first maJor neo-goth1c-style h h d h , 1 ~ ·h· h 1th Id£ 1 . Cathedral in the United States. at t_ ese st~ ents ave_n t ost 1ait m a sc oo ey cou ee • ers s ! 1s trymg to hide somethmg. • Many Americans say they're "bringing the best of Ireland" t.o their - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - St. Patrick's Day celebrations when they t.oast with the traditional afterdinner liqueur, Irish Mist. Just a reminder, The Beacon will be accepting applications for • The first St. Patrick's Day II e d ltona · · I posltlonr; · · celebration in the United States a up unti·1 A pri·1 10, 1989. All was held in Boston in 1737. Today, applicatio_ns should be taken to t~e office of To_"! Bigler, Room over & hundred cities hold parades. 20b, Capin Hall. They should include a writing sample for N~~ Y?r~ ~~ti~ J?ap~de !8.t!iE: l~s.t. .. ~qito,,rfql posiqo.ns. o,:p~tQ pprtf9lio for photo positions . . . . . - . . . . - ..... , ..... . . . ..,_ ... ,.._ ...... • ..... "' .... -. ... -.t-.... - - - ...... - ... - - ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ ~ �PAGEFOUR March 16, 1989 • Enrollment is on the increase by Becky Steinberger Beacon Staff Writer Enrollment has been steadily increasing the past few years at Wilkes and statistics show continued growth is in store for the future. · This past fall, Wilkes welcomed a freshman class of more than 700 students, the largest freshman class in more than 10 years. Reports show at the end of the fall ·semester, 3,848 students were enrolled at Wilkes. This number includes full- and part-time undergraduates in addition to those seek- ing their Master's degrees. Scott Bodfish, director of Institutional Research, said full-time students make up almost half of the student body, with 1,800 enrolled. Approximately 75 percent of the full-time undergraduate students live in Pennsylvania, while 25 percent are from other states and countries, he said. Of the 1,392 students pursuingamaster'sdegree,49areenrolled on a full-time basis and 1,343 are enrolled as part-time graduate sbldents. The Master's program at ] Wilkes bas also seen increased interest. Students are no longer satisfied with a Bachelor's Degree and see earning a Master's as an opportunity to find a higher paying job. Bernie Vinivorski, dean of Admis&ons, is optimistic that the recent trend of higher enrollments will continue. , "We expect to have an enrollment equal to or greater than last fall," he said. He said applications have been coming in regularly since last year and many students have already toured the campus. Students to hear deaf actress - Five students in the Wilkes College Department of Speech/Communications/ Theatre Arts have been given the opportunity to meet acclaimed deaf actress Phyllis Frelich as part of the Cooperative Lecture Series. Frelich will give a lecture at 7:30 p.m. on April 4 at the Marts Center. Shown from left, (seated): Laurie Eater, Robyn Rome, Laurie Materna. (Standing): Dr. Breiseth, and Olarles Waligun. Up, Up and Away - The orbiter Discovery blasts imt• ican flag on its way to orbit Monday at the Kennedy Spa:e lN THE N ARE YOU FASCINATED BY THE INTRIGUING WORLD OF JO □ News ISM? Do YOU PICK UP THE PAPER AND SAY, "BOY, DO I WISH I DO THAT!"? □ Feature Do YOU THRIVE ON DEADLINES? Do YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL FROMTIIE Do YOU ENJOY WRITING? . □ ~[µl@W'ili IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS THF.N BEACON IS FOR YOU! WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO D Advert 1s1ng I I □ Photogra SKILLED IN WRITING NEWS, FEATURE, SPORTS OR OPINION; WHO ARE SKILLED IN PHOTOGRAPHY; OR PEOPLE WHO ARES IN ADVERTISING SOLICITATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, COME UP AND TALK TO ONE OF WILL BE GLAD TO HELP. OUR EDITORIAL OFFICES ARE LOC~ THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE CONYNGHAM STUDENT CENTER SUB) OR CALL AT 824-4651, EXT. 2962. �PAGE FIVE March 16, 1989 b market booming for graduates Service market for this year's is booming. 's no question about it," Angie Aschoff of Linnmunity College's placein Oregon, "the nulllber ·sed with us is up this ning nationwide. Two surveys, released in ,ofnational corporate hirgrads both predicted a g. Northwestern University's Lindquist-Endicott Report predicted an eight percent jump in corporate demand for graduates with bachelor's degrees. Those graduates will receive starting salaries that are an average 4.6 percent higher than those garnered by the Class of '88. Starting salaries for students with new master's degrees should be 3.5 percent higher than last years, NU's report added. While Michigan State University's Annual Recruiting Sur- vey does not paint as rosy a picture, it does predict "new graduates will face a healthy job market." MSU asked 427 corporations about their hiring plans. In response, the firms expected to make 3.1 percent more job offers to students this year, and said they were especially interested in hiring more women and minority grads. Some students consequently feel they're in the driver's seat. "I'm looking for an attractive company with travel and benefits," said University of Maryland senior Maurice Boissiere of his job search. "Right now I'm looking at company profiles. I'm interviewing them." The companies feel it, too. "We will be offering jobs to people who know they are going to be in great demand," conceded Sally Odle, recruiting manager for IBM. "We have to offer jobs that are challenging and interestng." Deborah DeBow of Eastern Washington University's Placement Office also found "there's more competition (for students), so companies are getting more agressive. 00000000000000000000000 They're buying ads in student publications and coming into the office to 8 The boom is better for some students than others. "Engineering, accounting and health professions are our most sought-after graduates," said DeBow, while Linn-Benton's Aschoff finds clerical, nursing and automotive students in high demand. Michigan State researchers said electrical engineering majors will be in the greatest demand, followed by marketing and sales, financial administration, mechanical engineering and computer science majors. The Northwestern survey found that technical grads will make the most money. Engineering majors g:-.:.1'.:morewiththe(placement) ~;~x~%:'.'$30,600,"pfrom o Chemistry majors should get the second-highest starting salaries _ $28,488 up 5.1 percent from 1988. OMINO f s PIZZA · Observers attnbute the scramble 0 for students to corporate concern that 8O intherethewon't be enough grads to hire future. CONGRATULATES THE · 0 gDuke--------- - 8continued from page 1 . R s g WA ORM o 0 g 8 O 8 WINNERS I8 Fortinsky Hall 2nd Place: Colonels Hall 1st Place: 8 8 8 2 0 8 O 8 . ······--------------. Spring Break Savings o 0 8 O g o 8 Present this coupon for $1 .00 OFF any pizza. Safe, Free Delivery Expires: 3/31 /89 0 0 8 11 panic,patmg stores only. Not vahd with any other offer. Prices may vary. pays applicable sales tax . Limited delivery area. Our drivers carry $20.00. 1988 Domino's Pizza , Inc. . ·······-------------. O § 2 • - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .. I S · I I Spring Break avings I office because he felt a story on recent drug arrests reflected 8O admissions poorly on the school. It's not the same at Duquesne, lawyer Streib said. "The First :Ill a• I $ : . : 2 Amendment means nothing in the context of the case. It's a mantra they 1 O keep chanting because they have nothing else to say. Nobody is saying she 1 I I I : 1 SM censorship," SGA Senator Michelle Thomas told the Spectator, the paper . at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. "They're saying we suspended the Duke over an ad," she said. "But that's not the case. Actually we've filed charges against Drumm asking that she not be editor anymore because of the way the paper's been operated." "We have to take drastic measures if she's not willing to cooperate," Streib mai~~ned. "When someone refuses to answer a question, you have to be susp1c1ous." Drumm says no one ever bothered to ask her questions. "I don't know what motivated Happy (Meltzer, SGA president) to bring these charges," Drumm said. "I haven't even spoken to him this year," Drumm said of Meltzer. "Everything was real quiet until this happened." Drumm's attorney Joel Klein said when Drumm first learned the students were improperly using the account, she disciplined them. Criminal charges were never filed against the two. "It's old news," said Klein, who added student politicians never complained about the circumstances around Drumm's election for almost a year. "Why did they wait to bring it up?" Other student groups, morever, also have off-campus accounts, but the SGA has never investigated them. Most Duke staffers figure it's a power play. "It just seems they're trying to dig up anything they can," said sports editor Frank Bodani. "I don't think there's any substance." "They want the power over what goes in the paper," Bodani asserted. Goodman of the Student Press Law Center agreed. The charges "are nothing but pretexts," who says it's common for student governments to censor student newspapers when they don't like what's published. In fact, at about the same time the Duqesne campus was debating its paper, the dean of admissions at the New Jersey Institute of Technology confiscated an edition of The Vector, the student paper. The edition carried a story about a mugging on campus that Dean William Anderson felt gave the school a bad name on the very day a group of high school students were touring the campus, thinking of applying for admission. And at Bentley College in Massachusetts, admissions director Edward Gillis had copies of the student paper removed from racks in the I I I · : • Present this coupon for $2.00 OFF any 16" pizza with two or more toppings. Safe, Free Delivery Expires: 3/31/89 ® O can't print anything." : : 1 I I I I Valid at participatmg stores only. Nol val_id with any other offer. Prices may vary. Customec pays apphcable sales lax. L1m1ted delivery area . Our dnvers carry less th an $20.00. 1988 Domino's Pizza, Inc. .. ·---------------------- 8 8 "Maybe she has nothing to hide," Streib said. "It will all flush out." The 1rrt~er is expected to be resolved by next week, however, after Drumm r·· ,, ,,;the charges before a university disciplinary board. Unt. ,:1en, the SGA, which has changed the locks on the Duke's doors, has approved starting the paper again, but there's no one to write or publish it · "We're not going back without our editor staffer Bodani said. "We II 0009.000.Q QO~Q~OOQQO~QOQOOO.ooo..Q-.d_o!1°!-~!1':1_te-~-~4e~-~~s-~l!_llz~y_lJ:!'?.r~~.:, ---=------- �PAGE SIX March 16, 1989 Bad Habits at Kin by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor Everyone, even the most perfect of people, has some sort of bad habit. This past weekend, at King's College, people's bad habits were amusingly dealt with in a production entitled, appropriately enough, Bad Habits. Produced under the direction of J. Gerald Godwin, Bad Habits is actually a collective title for two separate plays dealing with people and their bad habits. Ravenswood, the first half of the double bill written by Terrence McNally, takes place. at an expensive retreat for married couples who are experiencing difficulties. Dr. Pepper, the owner and marriage guide who encourages his patients to indulge in their bad habits, was portrayed by Wilkes' own Rob Johansen. Despite having to perform the entire show in a wheelchair, Johansen more than lived up to his reputation for a quality per. formance. The rest of the cast, which consisted of Jack Godwin, Maura Mundy, Brian Lynch, Michele M. Mazzei, Vince Marfia, Tim Trach, and Richard E. Conway, gave a consistently amusing, and sometimes side-splitting, performance. Special notice should be given to Jack Godwin for his hilariously straight performance as Otto the Nazi German butler, and to the comedy team of Vince Marfia and Tim Trach for their delightful performance as two unbearable friends who needed help learning to get along. These three turned what would have merely been a funny show into something completely hysterical. The second half of the show again took place in a treatment center, this time called Dune/awn. At Dunelawn, Dr. Toynbee, a man described by patients and collegues as a "saint," injects his patients with a drug to control their bad habits and put them on the road to perfection. Portraying the saintly Dr. Toynbee was a repeat actor from were cast as n and Becky H ward perfectio patients. Tim Trach Ponce, an alcoholi lent desire for Blum, a rehab' dresser, played by kept the audience · he pleaded to we.: son's cap, while amusingly portrayed Mr. Y amadoro. The remaindtt consisted of Michael a lecherous gar Johansen as a emotionally Gumbs. Presented in format, with the four sides of the Habits kept the tention consistently the performance. an evening well• everyone left pleased they had seen. Wilkes laughing from Joey K by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor The magnetism that drew students to the SUB for Rick Kelley's show last week remained in position for this week's comedy presentation. The comedy of Joey Kola caused - once again - the SUB to be filled to the rafters and, for the second week in a row, the Programming Board had a Standing Room Only show. And - once again - the students were treated to some quality entertainment Kola, a native of Brooklyn, did a wide variety of comedy, but his best stuff involved his own family. He kept the crowd in stitches wth his remembercnces of his mother, ("She'd always wake me up to find out when I am gelling up, 'Honey, get up, when are you getting up, Haaah?"'); his grandfather, ("He always sounded like he was choking."); his wife, ("We moved into our new house and now all my wife has me do is spackle . . . sand it down, and paint it."); and his mother-in-law, ("She's like Cybil."). Kola had a great deal of fun with the audience, involving them whenever he could. At one point he said that he might scrap his entire act to have fun with the audience. In an unusual twist of events, the irrepressable Flounder was replaced by John Sheehan and Adam Tillman who were invited to sit next to the stage. They offered information to the comedian whenever they could. At one point, however, Sheehan got on the nerves of Kola and the professional shot back with, "what did you say you little fuck? Do I go to McDonalds and bother you when you are working?" Also from the "Fun With John Sheehan" department, and this may be the first he has heard of this, Kola played a practical joke on him. When Sheehan left the room, Kola quietly told the audience to give him a standing ovation when he said kangaroo. This was to happen when Sheehan returned to the room. It worked and Sheehan looked lost. Kola added the final nail when he said, "what a great joke, a comedian tells one like that only once in a lifetime." He also offered advice to the lovers in the audience. "Wear Condoms." He then discussed the ramifications of colored condoms. "Green condoms will cause 'Jolly Green Giant' jokes, 'Is it the Jolly Green Giant or Sprout?'" "Blue condoms will cause Smurf jokes while red condoms will cause her to ask if you are a German Shepherd." He closed with a flurry of jokes about his wife, their engagement and eventual wedding. "Men stay mad at their women until they need sex, then they crawl back." He also said that the engagement ring gives the woman the "Power of Greyskull." Joey Kola was a very funny famil y oriented comedian who did a good job of turning ordinary life situations into humor. Once again, according to audience reaction, the Programming Board had heads up to bring this fellow to campus. Following Spring Break, look for te return of two Wilkes favorites, Barry Drake and Jimmy Landry. Joey Kola and John Sheehan, a Wilkes stud name out of the hat in the drawing to receive Framed Roger Rabbit at the comedy show on night. The drawing is a result of a raffle held Friday's showing of Who Framed Roger Rabbit �March 16, 1989 PAGESEVEN ha~ are you going to do er the Spring Break? ,. John Schmidt Senior Friday through Sunday, I'm · g to Boston, Monday, I'm to Carlisle, Thursday, I'm gto Virginia, and after that I'm going to work. rm going to work at home in Palmerton, Pennsylvania Jim Risboskin Junior rm going to write two formulas for my Engineering classes. Will Gallagher Freshman I'm going to work for the first couple of days and then go home for the rest of the vacation. 6 Lisa Knabb Sophomore I'm going to relax and go shopping. Chris Ogozaly Sophomore I'm going to California to visit my husband. Craig Larimer Junior I'm going home to Bethlehem to spend quality time with my family and quantity time with my gu-lfriend. Teresa Herman Sophomore I'm going to St. Louis for the National Speech Competition for the Speech Team. Sandy Thomas Sophomore I'm going to work hard at Gertrude Hawk's. Adam Tillman Sophomore For part of it, I'm going home to Dallas, and the other part I'm going to Philadelphia to visit a friend. Carol Sarokas Junior I'm working and I'm going to Philadelphia. Gina Mahon Sophomore I'm going to work and shop. �PAGEEIGITT March 16, 1989 Wilkes World There has been a great deal of talk, not to mention planning, from our administration dealing with the fact that we need to attract more students to this illustrious intellectual institution because we have an inadvertently inadequate interaction and this, my friends, is inadmissible. In view of this, my sidekick Sheldon and I have been doing some serious introspection. . Sheldon and I decided to take some R & R in Florida. As we were driving to Disney World, past Sea World, Circus World, Western World, Baseball World, Gator World, Worm World, and World World, an Idea began forming in our heads. This Idea did not come to a head to be squeezed until Sheldon and I were going through "It's a Small World." Suddenly it hit Sheldon like a bumper car from • IS a W-adventu portunity to be rudely treated and fetid, yet very to buy a ticket. At ering Petting 1.oo. WilkesWorld, the price will be can see how the $11,500 to ride all the rides for don't get too close. one year. to the spills and Once you are in, your first GPA Roller Coasr.et'I If you escape destination will be "Dull Street U.S.A." where, just like in you journey oo DisneyWorld, you stop at the land," where the over-priced souvenir stores. No, that huge unex the Bookstore will not have to called "The Li change a bit. some of us," Then we go to the Stark Upon fi Learning Center where you may you find yo or may not want to go. But if land." Here you do, you can pick up the down to the Monorail and travel swiftly to Room." "Adventureland." Then, yes In "Adventureland," you will alive... so fri first enter the scream-infested smiling. Yu "Cafeteria of Horrors" where you "The Weck can whine and die-n to their Next is lovely "diverse" menu. where the fu From there you hear the today. First, snorting and grunting of the Time Forgot" and damages And imagine it up -- well, Then, it's , And Our Sq will be located by Michele Broton In recognition of their a- pet1t1on lasts from Wednesday members have good reason to be - but that's tom Beacon Assistant Feature Editor proud of their achievement, and chievement, four deserving until Saturday. We feel confident about their members of the team have qualiThe team, which consists ·of feels bring about It isn't the loudest club on fied for Pi Kappa Delta, the Heather Hand, Sue Tomasko, chances in the national ·t0urvolution the r campus, and it isn't the most no- National Honorary Forensic So- Teresa Herman, and Scott Zolner, nament. never been seen ticed, but that doesn't mean that ciety, will be entering a total of 20 Despite the fact that m11ny which has competitions In fact, we even the Speech and Debate team has every two years. different speeches in the tour- people aren't fully aware of their song for our co just been sitting back on its This makes for an presence on campus, the Speech This year's tournament is nament. been inspired by laurels, doing nothing. scheduled to be held in St. Louis, average of five speeches per and Debate team has made itself winning Knoebels Throughout the year, the Missouri, and the team will be team member; a task which will felt throughout the northeastern like it! We don't team has been competing at var- traveling there, over their spring undoubtably keep them very United States. Allen does, though. ious colleges throughout the break, to compete against busy while in St. Louis. Our best wishes go with you? It goes Dr. Bradford Kinney, team these students who are giving up northeastern United States, and, schools from 47 different states. this: through hard work and hours of They will be leaving on Tuesday, coach and tqurnament coach from their vacation time to represent W-Wilkes! practice, its members have been March 21, and will be returning Wilkes, will be accompanying Wilkes in a national forensics where? W-here! winning. Sunday, March 26; the c<;>m- the group. Kinney feels the team tournament. fun! 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And I saw in the illuminated eyes of those little children little as we saw it, the underlying strucprice tags saying $11,500 a year - ture of the College would easily be preserved in the switch - each! This was it!!! The answer to to a theme park. our enrollment problems lay not Here is our Idea: in goofy programs or changing When you first come to the college into a university. Wilkes, you enter, quite approYes, we needed a name change, priately, at the Admissions but it would be much more Office. There, as in other amusedrastic than Wilkes University; ment parks, you wait in line -- a we would have to become very long line -- for an op- Forensics team travels to St. Louis I I I 8 8 § ~ I Sign Up to Participate In the VOLLEYBALL FOR HEART-A-THON . § Sponsored by the Wilkes §~ j Date and Time:_ April 1 at 6 p.m. ~ § to April 2 at 6 p.m. §Ss Place: The Marts Sports and .§ Confere nee Center 8 l:'.::{f~; j:!::t;;d:· §~~~ Ss periodical. We mt Sments you may li~:;r~ 8Conyngham Student ~ I· Cost is $10 an hour. and proceeds go to the ~ The American Heart Association . Call the I Circle K clubroom at extension 2938 to reserve S §8 your time. Hurry to reserve your spot to play against the administration's team! j ....~.,,.~~...o--.r✓~..r..r~..o--...c,,-..,.....o--~.....-.r.r..r.ree~..r~..,.p'"'..,r..,...,.,....,r..,...,...,...,..r,.,.....r...r~~,..,..,..,....,.,....,.,...,.,.."9".r.,r✓~dSi ~ ~-- ~•t �PAGENINE March 16, 1989 very pop ng Zoo." w the anim oo close. Is and · Coaster' 1 escape ney on :re the unexplo 1e Library "A Class." finding yo yourself in ere yo ~ well-o ... mo • • yes, the friendly Yup, y sser Wax rst, "The · " Yes, ; from y e when that's tom l's on to quash Co ted in our ,morrow. ~l that our even wrote a · commercials. ed by the 1oebels song. don't know if though. How goes something WW-f: cing? WW-excite ! W-Wilk :it our pla as of yet reply. . share o eaders of We ask th may have sent to the in care of Wheel" itudent Cen :; . 1. Buy a Macintosh. ·• ._ ._._._._ ._ . -• ,._._ . ._ -~"-·?= ,,,._ C ._ i .th l 2. Add aperipheral. ces! :iere! ~, r <./. ,,,,,_ ~ ~~Jii~~j_~~E!:;~i~/fllft.-_.., 0032.U •, __ ,..,_......... • ' ~' 5001!.i'.J~OOet~ Of'ACIAI-CttEQI . - --- -- ---- -•--- - _.__~ ---- --------- ........ ,... , . .. ~,· •: • t •f..: ,y,; 1..i~ • v~1 ,<.;;.- 3. Get anice, fat check. Now through March 31, when you buy selected Macintosh®SE or Macintosh II computers, you'll get a rebate for up to half the suggested retail price of the Apple®peripherals you add on-so you'll save up to $800. Ask for details today where computers are sold on campus. ~;:;;;:;::;;:'. Apple Pays Half Contact: John Koch. Room 426, Joe Bellucci Room 113, Barbara Jamelli, Anne Kilyanek Stark Learning Center 0 1989 A/f)le Compuler, Inc. Af1Jk. the AlfJle logo, and Macinlo6b m-e regislmd "'1lk1narlls ofAlfJle Compuler, Inc. Cerlain 1liS1riclilJns l1{J(Jly. All rehales subjed lo strict rompliana uilb lbe 1"""' and Condilions ofthe ';fg,le ~Half'~ Guidelines, available.from YJUT aulborized A/f)le rese/Je, Offer roid uiJere p,obibiJed by 111111. �The Beacon tourney contest 1989-National Collegiate Division I Men's Basketball Championship First Round Second Round Morch 16-17 Morch 19 Reg Iona I• Natlonal S.mlflnol• S.rnlflnol1 Second Round R. .lonala At Seattle Aprll3 Arizona Illinois I I Robert Morris I St. Mary's I Clemson I UNLV Idaho Memphis St. I DePoul Seton Holl SW Miss. St. Oregon st: Evansville Texas-El Posa LSU Indiana I I 1 . I II Louisville Semlflnals at Seattle Aprll .1 -WEST MIDWEST West Denver March 23-25 Mlnneapolls March 24-26 Princeton Vanderbilt Notre Dome N. C. State S. Carolina I I Ark.-little Rock Go. Tech I I I I I I I I I I I E. Tenn. St. I I lo Solle I I , I I I I I I EAST SOUTHEAST East Rutherford, N.J. March 24-26 Lexln~on, Ky. Marc 23-25 Minnesota Stanford I Siena West Vo. I Michigan Xavier Alabama So. Alabama UCLA I I I I I I I I Providence Flo. State I I S. Carolina St. Lo. Tech Virginia I Mid. Tenn. St. I I I Tennessee Duke Creighton Florido I Colorado St. Syracuse I I Bucknell Oklahoma, I Iowa Rutgers Kansas St. Texas Missouri I I I Geo. Mason Georgetown I McNeese St. Pittsburgh I I Boll St. Arkansas ILoy. -Marymount I I Pint Round Morch 16-17 March 19 Championship Name Iowa St. Southern I Reprinted from 171• Ciliu•'• Voi« I North Corolino - . Complete bracke t strai through to championship g - Points will awarded as foll two for correct round winners, for second r winners, eight third round wi 16 for fourth winners, 32 for Four winners points for the c champion - Only one per person Everyon eligible - Entries m placed in the Beacon box in Lobby by tomorrow -The winn receive $15 his/her picture in Beacon WCLH to broadcast baseb by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor Tom McGuire, Wilkes SID, is hoping to broadcast .baseball. WILKES-BARRE - Harry Kalas had to start somewhere. Aspiring sports broadcasters, talce heart. WCLH is attempting to broadcast Wilkes baseball this season, and all interested students should see Sports Information Director Tom McGuire on the second floor of the Marts Center. McGuire· is coordinating the efforts to get the Colonels back on the air and encourages communications majors to talce the opportunity to get valuable experience. "It's a good way to get involved and get practical ..... ,seasoning," he said. . "It w:i.ll. serve as a .learning ground. something like this if he or she wants to a living." McGuire, former sports director at WILK disc jockey, recalled his broad · Wilkes. "We used to broadcast all the doubleheaders," he said. "It was a lot <i whole process can be beneficial.• McGuire emphasized Dr. Brad commitment to "hands-on experience." "Dr. Kinney is a big believer in background," he said. "The training · live on the air. It's the way to learn and · have on a resume." 'Long drive, deep centerfield ... • ? How 'bo n is a c ed so ed Bon els' seas s for mpetitive four year to. roehlich eWilkes · nex bemy cademi Masters. ed sixth i at 126 p ost acci to wrestle ing, but m e. I never I came in, he tol in the match things, but you t out and proved credits Miller victory. j , eight of th1 b at troubled : f it, though. ying the Notr ey win, theii ill be a date ' s underdogs a ke. Sure, it's but the NC ids. Georgetown "llces to go an) Id not reciev1 to give athleti, xpected to c, team to make 9. Since then, ·g rules and mad pete with the te Carril is a gr ball and play e tempo and lo em to death, a ! igers score sig: as' shot-blocki M utombo, Jo �March 16, 1989 PAGEELEVEN oehlich finds surprise success .m plete strai to t ship gam nts will as folio :orrect nners, nd r 1 eight Ld win urth r ;2 for ters an the ~ryone es must the >x in St >y v1nne $15 ure in Brad anybody been calling Dave Bonomo by a different ly? e what? How 'bout Wally Pipp? ggeration is a common error, but freshman Mike · h displayed some Lou Gehrig-like attributes after · gthe injured Bonomo at 134 pounds with four meets lhe Colonels' season. talent speaks for itself, but more evident were his and competitiveness. It looks like he could hold a spot for a four year sp~. he wants to. !hough Froehlich finished with a 7-3 record (he also ted in the Wilkes Open) and surged to the semifinals EIWATournament, he might not be seen on the mat n. might redshirt next year," Froehlich said. "Actually, supposed to be-my redshirt year, but Dave got hurt. afive-year academic program for accounting and I · obtain my Masters. So I won't be wrestling for one hlich placed sixth in the Pennsylvania High School Tournament at 126 pounds last season for Pleasant , but his almost accidental success wasn't strongly didn't expect to do that well," Froehlich said. "I that I improved over the season, but I hadn't wrestled fsince Christmas. mawkward to wrestle against. My opponents don't what's coming, but my teammates in the wrestling get used to me. I .never had that kind of competition in before." istant coach Andre Miller says a different Froehlich one present in practice takes the mat. · e's definitely a match wrestler," Miller said. "He on a match. hen he came in, he told Coach (John) Reese and me was better in the matches. A lot of times, freshmen in and say things, but you never see it materialize. · e went out and proved himself." roehlich credits Miller with laying the mental orlc for victory. "I moved in with Andre and he constantly stresses positive thinking," Froehlich said. "Moving off campus helped me to get more sleep and get my schoolwork done. And being with Andre all the time gives me a chance to learn more about wrestling." The muscular Froehlich considers strength to be one of his greatest assets. "My strength gives me my endurance," he said. "I'm able to be strong for three periods and many of my opponents can't do that." Miller agrees. "He's able to wear people down. He stays right in front of the guy and is constantly on the attack. He's unorthodox. "Mike's most prominent attribute is his persistence. He just thrives on the mat. It's a tribute to his temperament. He has impressed Coach Reese and me." What are Froehlich's impressions of Reese after one year of tutelage under Wilkes' wrestling icon? · "I have a lot of respect for Coach Reese," he said. "He j ust knows what he's doing. He's produced so many winners. I've never drilled so much in my life." Reese is equally impressed with Froehlich. "He's an excellent wrestler," he said. "He's done very well for such an early stage in his career." At Easterns, Froehlich made the mistake of letting his weight soar the night before the semifinals. He was a half-pound overweight when the scales closed and he spent a sleepless evening sweating it out. His strength was depleted and he finished sixth in the tourney. "He made a freshman mistake," Reese said. "Because he needs his strength, he wasn't in top form," Miller said. That was Froehlich's low point of the season. His highest accomplishment? Defeating East Stroudburg's Anibal Nieves, who was ranked seventh in the nation, 8-6. "I was pumped after that match," h'e said. ''.That was unbelievable. "This experience is new for me. Because of my team's record in high school, I'm not used to winning." Lou Gehrig wasn't used to playing, Mike. Wrestler Mike Froehlich compiled a 7-3 record. eRazor's Edge unning Rebels will take NCAA title · ued from page 12 Elimanating the automatic bid for the Ivy League would make a lot of sense. Let its winner play in the NCAA Di vision II tournament where it would have a chance to compete with teams of a similar level. Who knows, maybe the Ivy winner could be one of the best teams in that tournament instead of the laughingstock of Division I every year. What about the money the tournament generates for wn. the Ivy representative? It was the league's decision to tournament's underdogs are intriguing, but its "no concentrate on academics and not athletics several years ago, •teams are a joke. Sure, it's good for many teams to so it will have to live with the loss of revenue. the tournament, but the NCAA should do away with It would also open up a spot for a team which deserves ollhe automatic bids. a bid more. There are a number of teams who played tougher Princeton beats Georgetown in the opening round, I'll schedules than anyone from the Ivy League. New Mexico of anyone at Wilkes to go anywhere for spring break. the Western Athletic E:onference has won 20 games in each League should not recieve an automatic bid. Its of the last three years and hasn't been to the tournament yet are not allowed to give athletic scholarships, thus they A team that was a sure lock-for the big show was Ohio 't even be expected to compete with big time State. The Buckeyes were coasting along in the Big 10, . The last Ivy team to make it to the Final Four was with a 17-7 record, and were ranked nationally. They were led lvania in 1979. Since then, the league has changed by Jay Burson, a 6' guard with a heart bigger than his 156 letic recruiting rules and made it impossible for any pound body. Burson was averaging 22.1 points a game and nee team to compete with the big boys. was a leading candidate for conference player of the year. But 1rinceton's Pete Carril is a great coach. All of his on February 13, the dream ended; Burson was injured in a lake care of the ball and play excellent defense. His game with Iowa, suffering a compression fracture on the also control the tempo and look to lull opponents to anterior side of his fifth cervical vertebra. In English, he 111d back door them to death, a good strategy in the Ivy almost broke his neck. He now has a metal cage called a . But if the Tigers score significanct points in the halo traction brace attached to his head and should be all right against the Hoyas' shot-blocking machines, Alonzo in time. · g and Dikembe Mutombo, John Thompson will pay The same could not be said for his teammates. Without ··' · ·.• · ; · · · · ·· ••. • ·,-,; !rim; Ohio State,wentn::, and lost i~ cha.nee -at a tournament after 32 years, eight of them at Vandy, to take the · Director's job at troubled Kentucky. Vanderbilt will easy time of it, though. The 'Dores will have the honor of playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on ·ck's day. If they win, their reward for knocking off Phelps' club will be a date with the mighty Hoyas of bid. Luckily, they have been given a chance at redemption with a bid to the National Invitational Tournament and will host the Akron Zips. It's time for predictions. Number one seeds Georgetown, Arizona and Oklahoma each will be upset before the Final Four. Illinios, from the Midwest regional, will be the only number one to reach Seattle. Two of the other two teams will be Michigan from the Southeast regional and Duke from the East regional. And the champion, from the West regional, will be... The University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The Running Rebels have been a favorite in the past but this year no one will be looking for them. In 1987, they had the best show in Vegas. They were ranked number one in the nation for the majority of the year and made it to the Final Four before getting knocked off by eventual champion Indiana. This year, the players are different and the talent is probably better. Head' coach Jerry Tarkanian has the Rebs playing super ball. They have won 26 games this season and are fresh off the Big West tournament championship. The thing about this team is that it plays consistent defense. In the NCAA tournament, defense wins. UNL V has two great defensive players in 6'7" Olympian Stacey Augmon and guard Greg Anthony. The Rebs are also exceptionally quick and have an unbelievable running game. So stop eating your towel and start waving it, Tark. Cut down the nets and get set for the biggest party Las Vegas has ever had: '; ~· • '" . '· ". · .• '· . ·. I • , • . . . , ft · •• �tin'} The Locker Room The Razor's Edge (cont'd) NCAA Tourney contest WCLH to broadcast baseball Watch for the Spring sports coming April 6, to The B Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 011:: Coaches stress availability Marts .Center open to all student by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor W ILKES-BARRE No more excuses , comrades. For those that have been putting off weight training because of expense or inconven ience, complain no more. Is basketball, badm inton or volleyball a desired activity? The Marts Center's state-of-the-art facilities are there for the taking. A-ccording to Associate Athletic Director Phil Wingert, all students are not aware of that fact. "Some students have mentioned to me in casual conversation that they don't know that the weight room is available to non-athletes," Wingert said. "That's simply not the case. The gym was built for all the students to use. They are certainly welcome to use the complex and would be foolish not to." Wingert also stressed the benefits that the Marts Center will give to the Wilkes mindset. "It's great that the students have a place on campus to frequent where they can let off some steam," he said. "A healthy body contributes to a healthy mind. "This center will help retain students and help bring new students in. It's unbelievable." Todd Ritter, Director of Intramurals and Football Strength Coach, also encourages wider use of the gym by the students. "It's there for everybody," he said. "The weight room is one of the finest in the area and it's constantly supervised. It benefits young people to become stronger and physically fit." The weight room is open from 1-10 on Monday Thursday, 1-8 on Friday and 1-6 on Saturday. The gymnasium is open from 1-11 seven days a week. Head football coach Bill Unsworth shares his colleagues' enthusiasm in regards to the Marts Center and its fruits. "The offerings in the gym give the students a chance to recreate," he said. "The students have an excellent chance to obtain and keep a healthy body. That's a crucial condition in a young adult's life. "Voltaire said, The stronger the body, the better it obeys. The weaker the body , the more it commands.' That says it all" Wingert is still astonished at the fact that the gym is standing. "It's hard to believe that they broke ground last March and this place was up in nine months," he said. "President (Christopher) Breiseth made a promise when he came here that we would get a new facility and he delivered." Now, Wilkes students can reap the rewards. Num Two Wilkes students take advantage of the weight .... Tark the Shark will surface in Sea The NCAA Basketball Tournament, the most exciting sporting event in the land, has arrived. There will be plenty of thrills and spills, cheers and tears, and in the end, "Tack the Shark" will win the "Battle in Seattle.'' Georgetown, the Big East regular season and tournament champion, was given the number one seed in the East regional while Arizona claimed it in the West. The other two first seeds stirred a bit of a controversy. Oklahoma was given the number one seed in the Southeast regional despite losing the Big Eight championship to Missouri, while Illinois copped the top spot in the Midwest regional. Illinois finished second in the Big 10 toindiana, the number two seed in the West regional. "If the Big 10 champion doesn't get the first seed - the best league in the country according to every power rating I've seen - then why the hell play it? " said Indiana head coach Bob Knight. Calm down , Bobby. You are going to get excited enough if you face your archrival Dale Brown and the LSU Tigers in the second round of the West regional. You play it for the money, exposure, and excitement. Every team in the tournament will recieve at least $250,000 and some national television exposure. Each Final Four squad is guaranteed $1,231,000, an astronomical amount. Also, Bob, the NCAA thinks the ACC is the best conference in the county, rewarding them with six berths, more than any other conference. Now for the exciting part The great thing about this tournament is its unpredictability. The last team to win the tournament after ending the season ranked number one in the country was North Carolina in 1982, so you can rule out Arizona being national champions. You always have an underdog. In 1983, North Carolina State played the role of Cinderella and won it all. In 1985, it was Villanova and Rollie Massimino's tum to pull off the miracle. And just last year, Danny Manning strapped the Kansas Jayhawks on his back and carried them to the pinnacle. Kansas has since been placed on probation, becoming the first champion in history that's not allowed to defend its title because of recruiting violations. This year there is a handful of teams that could wear the glass slipper. Minnesota, picked as a 2,000: 1 shot to win the whole ball of wax, could shock some people. The Golden Gophers, like N.C. State, Villanova, and Kansas before them, come from an extremly competitive conference and have pulled their share of upsets in the Big 10 this year. They are led by 6'7" forward Willie Burton, who averaged 18 points and seven rebounds a game. The 17-11 Golden Gophers will face Kansas State tonight in the East regional. LaSalle, which won the Metro Atlantic could be a team to be reckoned with. The Lionel Simmons, a superstar who could bl Manning and carry his team deep into the toume, Simmons is also surrounded by a more supporting cast. Sophomore point guard Dou& averaging 13 points while dishing eight assilS a which has him ranked sixth in the nation in 1h11 Look for the Explorers to knock off Loui tonight's Southeast regional and then give n Oklahoma all it can handle on Saturday. Vanderbilt is a team with a lot of upset Commodores have three senior starters in tbci provide leadership and experience. Frank gives them a legitimate inside punch, a n tournament. He is averaging 17 points seven boards a game. In their backcourt, the start the "Barry Boys," two seniors will! tournament seasoning. Running mates Barry Barry Goheen are both averaging 14 points a is _especially effective in the clutch, making second shots in his career, including a threebuzzer to tie Pittsburgh in regulation of last He then led them to victory in overtime. The were finally eliminated by eventual NCAA c the regional semifinals. Another reason to suspect that Vandy will fact that they could be playing with a little than any other team. Coach C.M. Newton wl � 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 1989 March 16th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 March 16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/23986aa3460752013cf8255cb3ccaea6.pdf 5b28e6486121f92c4b765150707b2403 PDF Text Text >all 1 (cont'd.) howski WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes·•Barre, PA 18766 •.. Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Number 17 March 9, 1989 r 991 ilkes to host SCJ convention SON CITY, Tenn. ewill be the site of the for Collegiate JournalConvention, it was la.It Friday. · g to the Wilkes Colrepresentitives, Tom l.t.e Morrell, Wilkes was 6cconvention because of · nthat was made at the Convention, held in City, Tennessee, on the Carson-Newman College 2-4. the Luzerne County y, the Mayor's Office, • Obrzut said. "We were we threw them off. They ting a three-week old lid for the convention and tional Convention and brought its new found enthusiasm to the convention. "It was really great how we could go right in and be involved in policy making," Morrell said. The next convention will be held on the first weekend in April, 1991 here at Wilkes. The Convention Committee will be headed by Obrzut, while Morrell will serve as the Willces liason to the National Council. The National Council is made up of a President, Past-President, First and Second Vice Presidents and an Executive Director. All of these offices are filled by advisers. There are also four student representitives. The new Council was selected at the convention and includes student representation from Lock Haven University (PA), Mount Saint Mary's College (MD), Kansas State University and Wilkes. "I saw Wilkes-Barre and the Wilkes campus one time and really liked it," said Glen Schneider, Kingsborough Community College (NY) student, Convention Site Committee and out-going National Council member. "It [the campus] was a nice blend of the present and the past, while the city seems to have a lot for visitors to do." Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth was very happy about the convention confirmation. "Getting the convention is recognition of the outstanding quality of this year's Beacon and its leaders," he said. He also felt that it is a good opportunity for Wilkes to host schools from around the country. "It is a chance to showcase the quality of the town, faculty and the students." The Society is a national journalism honor organization that was founded in 1909. 23 months in slammer rgaitis sentenced S-BARRE- Charles P. Yurgaitis was up to 23 months in prison Tuesday and pay the funeral expenses of Criag Piatt, a College freshmen, who died after 's van rammed into his car last Jan. 22. said Yurgaitis' blood alcohol level on the the crash was .24 percent - more than legal limit for drivers. the night of the crash, Piatt repeatedly offers of beer because he had to drive to Scranton, his classmates said. overcame Piatt's killer as the dead father, Cummings Piatt, read a statement e County Judge Gifford S. Cappellini sentencing. described his 19-year old son, Craig, as who loved life," who earned 11 varsity for athletics at his New Jersey high school teered to drive elderly people to church. recalled he last saw Craig in Washington, Jan. 19, 1988 - three days before he was • ID A monument near the Henderson Humanities Building on the campus of Carson-Newman College, site of the 1989 SCJ National Convention. death of freshman Piatt killed. "He waited for his dad to come home from a business trip," Piatt said. "The last four words I would ever hear from my son were 'I love you, Dad."' Piatt, assistant commissioner of executive services for the New Jersey Department of Education, said he would not comment on Yurgaitis' sentence. "The sentence has nothing to do with my son," he said. "There is no way I could judge it. It would suggest the sentence could balance the scales for the death of my son. I do not judge it. I simply accept i.t. In a courthouse hallway after the sentencing, Yurgaitis and Piatt quietly shook hands. The 28-year old drunken driver is scheduled to begin serving his sentence today in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. "I'm very sorry about what happened, I realize Craig was a young man," Yurgaitis said. "This has ti had an impact on my life - some negative, some of it positive. I'd like to extend my apologies to you, Mr. Piatt." Yurgaitis faced a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine on one count each of vehicular homicide and drunken driving. He pleaded guilty to those charges in January after the District Attorney's Office agreed to drop another vehicular homicide charge that carried a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in prison. Cappellini sentenced Yurgaitis to 11 to 23 months in the county prison to be followed by three years probation. He was ordered to pay more than $4,400 for Piatt's funeral, expenses and fined an additional $500. At the time of the fatal crash, Yurgaitis was driving with an expired license. He was also arrested for drunken driving in 1984 and was placed on one-year probation with a $300 fine. �March 9, 1989 PAGETWO -~i■i■■-•r•.~-·•-w -.•,• .... -·-:.;-:-:-.-.·.·······-:-:❖:-:-:❖:-:-:❖:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:❖:-:-:-:,.-_._._ .·.·.·.·-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:;:::;:;:::::::::::::;:•:::::::::::;::::::::::::::::.:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Death penalty _ Casey makes smart move; Frey to fry Last Thursday, Gov. Robert P. Casey signed a warrant ordering a Lancaster County man to die in "Old Sparky," thestate'selectric chair, for arranging the contract killing of his estranged wife. William Frey, 52, is scheduled to be executed on June 13 at 10 p.m. after being convicted in 1980 of ordering thecontractkillingofBarbara Jean, 40, his estranged wife. She was killed on her way to work in Nov. 1979. Prosecutors said Frey paid two men $5,000 for the killing. There are 99 prisoners facing a death sentence in Pennsylvania, not counting defendants already sentenced in county courts but not yet formally sentenced by a judge. Frey's case is the oldest and has no pending appeals. He was sentenced to death on March 20, 1981. If the execution takes place it would be the first in the state in nearly 27 years. That's quite a long time considering all the murders that have occured in the state during that time period. What's taking America's governors so long to "execute" these death sentences? Anybody who takes a human life should have his/her own life taken. The United States should use China's method of execution as an example. OPINION --- -- by Tom Obrzut Persons sentenced to death in China are executed in front of a crowd and some executions are even televised live. I think public executions would make quite an impact on society's potential killers. That's the kind of deterrent America needs. If someone is shown getting executed on TV, a potential murderer just might have second thoughts about killing a next door neighbor or anybody who crosses his/her path in the wrong way. Murderers are running wild in the streets of America and it's time to show them that the American justice system means business, swift business. If someone is sentenced to death, let's go throug with the killing, preferably in a short period of time. Keeping murderers alive only drains taxpayers' money. The state's electric chair has been used to execute 348 men and two women since 1915. The chair was last used on April 2, 1962, when Elmo Smith died for raping and killing a girl in Montgomery County. ,----------------- : 'r·h e Beacon I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. 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IStaff Photographer............................................................... !Adviser............................................................................... I I Contributing Writers: Becky Steinberger, Tony Veatch,R. John Rosania, Cathie Rodgers, Jim Harrington IAdvertising Staff: Kelly Williams and Brian Summers 1 1 I I : The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacatioo Iexpressed in this publication are those of the individual Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication orWilkes Ito the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longtt ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for va1il I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pitiston Dispatd. IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Con l:,e~r. The pho~ ~mbe~ (717) 824-46~ ~t 2~·- �PAGE THREE March 9, 1989 a bookstore foreign land? 'ghtthrough the windber that. I hit my Everything looked have been a pigment · n. Then I was back yyacht was anchored · g heat of the Cary beach bunny in a · · hovered over me, eof sun trutlotion. I to the shade of a ripe on!" I cried to my ub it all over me!" · slap across my face, lbe girl in front of me in holding numerous Elmer's glue. That my euphoric state of I looked around. The shaped windows were cut in red mud brick walls, with a random gecko crawling and creeping, trying to find a vacant shadow or dusty corner. A pit of fire, attended to by small servant boys, was set into the stone floor. The smoke carried the aroma of curried rice to the far corners of the hall. Gathered between the aged chests of notebook paper and ancient sweatshirts were the denizens of this foul corner of the universe. I was crouched down on the floor, holding a bowl of stewed buffalo meat on my lap. I could just barely hear the sharp sounds of an old Siamese wind instrument being played in the distance. The girl in front of me was also listening. She had ~ purple dot on her forehead, her nose was pierced, and she was wrapped up in a costume consisting of yards of synthetic cotton. I think she was a foreign student. The man behind me, however, had a full length beard, long flowing, starched robes and a towel wrapped around his head. He mentioned something to me about going out to burn some Hindus. I regretfully declined, thinking he only wanted my spot in line. My fellow pilgrims made a path straight through the middle of the hall, finally bearing off to the right, to descend into the darkness of a hollow crypt. A man in an oversized bearskin was at the entrance, flaying every third entrant with a leather whip. He had obviously discovered that quaffing an entire bottle of Robotussin cough medicine will make one hallucinate. I leaned up against acarved teak elephant, refocusing my attention to the left and right of the line. To the right, believers kneeled on mats, raising and lowering their heads and arms, chanting prayers, looking towards their gods to provide them with the books they need to get through their classes. To the left, however, were the mourners and martyrs, grieving for friends not fortunate enough to have found their books to be in stock; The whole room was alive with activity, the fervor of prayer, the cries · of ecstasy, the awe of crowds at the sight of the sacrifice of a frozen chicken. I was a man with a mission. It was when I saw the golden stairs leading down into the basement that I was overcome with a sense of accomplishment I followed a flock of holy cows down into the darkness, grasping one's tail and letting it lead the way. What I saw .I simply couldn't believe. A fleet of some twenty small, dark, big-lipped boys in loincloths were running about in a maze of boxes, carrying parchments and scrolls. Every once in a while, one would rest and drink from a steaming cauldron in the corner. Being in no mood to deal with common slaves, I searched around and found an old, shriveled man lying in a pile of rags in the comer, eating salted dates on an old, rickety table with sawed-off legs. "If we have them, they'll be in the second coffin on the left." A slip of paper glued to the inside informed me that they would arrive py camel from Bombay in a week to ten days. Disenchanted, I climbed the tarnished stairs, layed down my thatched mat, and prayed to Allah with all the other poor souls. Editorial Oh beautiful/or spacious skies ... The sun sets beyond the Smoky Mountains. It causes the sky to burst with the most beautiful blend of orange, purple and blue the world may have ever seen. It makes me think about the beauty of the rest of our country; the world beyond the Wilkes College. · This is the world tqat I found on the road to Tennessee. A colleague and myself took the journey to Jefferson City, Tennessee for the Society for Collegiate Journalist's biennial Convention. Originally we were going to take alternate transportation (a.k.a. plane or bus). But due to cost contraint, we chose to travel - via "the Piece" - the 600-miles in a car. I have come to the conclusion that the only real way to see this country is on the road. Not above it from an airplane. The first night we drove long enough to take us into Harrisonburg, Virginia. We drove all night so we were unable to see the sights that the first half of the Shenandoah Valley had to offer. We woke up in time to enjoy an entire afternoon driving through the other half of the Valley. It was, for lack of a better word, utterly breathtaking. The mountains enveloped the countryside and caused the grass-covered hills to slope downward. These hillsides were covered with grazing cows and sheep. Yet another sign of America. Each section of 81, delineated by the state line, was unique in its own way. West Virginia was surrounded completely by trees for the 25-miles that the Interstate wound through. Maryland was much more urban in that it had cities for the entire 12-mile distance covered by 1-81. In contrast to the short distances traveleled in the previous states, Virginia was a whopping 324-miles from top to bottom. And we traveled the whole thing. . The return trip was equally beautiful. We took an alternate route and were able to see a little bit more of the beautiful land we live in. The trip we took brought us across the Tennessee border into North Carolina. During the trip we went through about thirty miles of National Forest Lands that are in Tennessee and North Carolina. The sight of the Blue Ridge Mountains through the trees was awe-inspiring. What this trip proved to me was that that song- "America the Beautiful" - shows America for just what it is. Or at least on that one stretch of highway, for that one particular time, in my eyes, we saw, "America the Beautiful." LSM Thumbs up: To the Programming Board for having the heads up to bring an act like Rick Kelley to Wilkes. Kelley had the best reaction by way of audience interaction this entire year. Once again the Programming Board has shown itself to be in tune with campus needs. Thumbs'down: To whomever is reponsible for the ice and snow that remained on the parking lots for two days after the recent snow storm. Get on the ball guys, someone is going to get hurt. This week The Beacon is going to start running an application for Editorial positions (it can be found on page 2). All positions are being opened for the 1989-90 academic year. If you have any questions about what the duties of a position are, please call us at 824-4651, ext. 2962, of visit us on the third floor of the SUB. The Beacon is your student voice, and only you can change the things you don't like. �March 9, 1989 PAGEFOUR • Wilkes strengthens core requzreme by Michele Corbett Beacon News Edi.tor WILKES-BARRE - The Core Review Committee, lead by Dr. Bing Wong, professor of mathematics, is introducing a new core to the campus. As stated last week, the new core is optional for current Wilkes College students due to the time needed to establish the proposed courses. The changes in the writing aspect of the new core, intended "to help students become better writers," involves the addition of three "writing intesive" courses to the current requirements of English 101 & 102 and Composition I & II. Courses deemed "w;riting intensive" include English 201, Advanced Composition; English 202 and 203, Technical and Creative Writing; and BA 209, Business Correspondence and Reports. In the future, other. courses may be considered to meet criteria for writing intensive courses set by the Core Review Committee and its three member sub-committee on Writing, chaired by Dr. Patricia Heaman. Another new requirement introduced to the core is speech, a "meaningful ~xperience in oral presentation." It may be fulfilled through successful completion of SCT 101, other related classes with the permissio_n of the instructor, or two Oral Presentatioµ Requirement (QPR) courses as designated by the Oral Competency Committee headed by Dr. Brad Kinney. The mathematics requirement is slightly altered • requiring students to score higher than 475 in the math section of the SAT (or 'equivalent te'st) or, as with the old core, pass the Wilkes Mathematics Placement test. According to the proposal, the computer literacy portion of the new core may be fulfilled by passing any credit-bearing course in computer science, scoring a minimum of 3 in the computer science advanced placement test administered by the College Board, presenting a score of Dr. Bing Wong, chairman ot the core review committee. at least 50 in a CLEP unit in computing, or petitioning the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science for a waiver on the basis of previous work with the computer. The last part of the "basic skills" portion of the curriculum involves the addition of a foreign language requirement satisfied by completing Foreign Language 102 or passing a foreign language test. This year's freshmen opting for the new core should be advised that they must sign up for the test, which is to be given on Wednesday, March 29, 1989, by March 17 on the second floor of Kirl:ly Hall by the Department of Language and Literature. Special arrangements for testing in Hebrew or any other language may be made with the Department. Incoming freshmen will be required to register for a one credit course called "Core Studies I," or they will automatically be registered the next semester.. It will provide an "introduction to emphasizing adjustment to college life, commuication, self-exploration, and goal expanded to a two-semester, two-credit foml8l permit." Those current Wilkes students who e new core will be granted an exemption from and recieve the one credit since they are be aquainted with the College .. Specific course requirements within the new core proposal involving "Culture and · Scientific World," "Society and Human "Artistic Expression," vary for the individual demand a thorough evaluation of a student's her or his advisor. When asked to comment on this last core, Dr. George Waldner; vice presideol Affairs, remarked on his "life long interests• his college core. The core offers a variety of courses to "in touch" with areas outside their majors. way of exploring such things as the theme world of theatre, or the diversity of cultures,· students won't be "put off' by new experie know and understand better what the point er The last discussion of the proposal physical development. Students will be req · only two semesters of physical education current four. Waldner stated this was done ID not credits." Students with a substantial number of decide to finsh their program under the new advice and a written request from theit department chairperson or, if they have not .the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Cafeteria plans Easter buffet by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE An Easter buffet will be served at the Wilkes cafeteria next Thursday, March 16, from 4:30 to 6:15. The menu will consist of roast beef, baked ham, ravioli, baked potato and various vegetables and breads. As a treat, an ice cream sundae bar will be available for dessert. "We like to do something special for the students around the holidays," said Rick Mauer, Director of Food Services. "We think they will be pleased with this meal." Mauer's Food Service Management Staff, which also includes Ron Mytinger, Assistant Director of Food Services, works in _conjunction with the Wilkes Student Food Committee, a subdivision of InterResidence Hall Council, to shape the cafeteria's menu. President Sandro Rotella explained some of the committee's other functions. "When students have , ideas, suggestions or problems about the cafeteria, we present them to the Food Service Management Staff," he said. Standing (left to right): Rick Mauer, Director of Food Services; Ron Mytinger, Assistant Director of Food Services; Sandro Rotella, President of the Wilkes Student Food Committee; Harry Duffy, committee member. Seated (left to right): Jane Lampe-Groh, Dean of Student Affairs; Jen Howell, committee Secretary. An Easter buffet is planned for students next Thursday evening at the cafeteria. "We serve as a method of feedback for the students." How should students make their views known to Rotella? "We have a suggestion box set up in the campus mailroom," he said. "That method has been very effective. As a result of suggestions, a juice machine has been installed and problem menus have been corrected. "Letters won't be accepted unless they are signed. That's very important." Plans are underway for an outdoor spring barbecue, which may include the grilling of hot dogs and hamburgers. "We're open to suggestion from students," Mauer said. "Thats who we're here to serve. We can't improve unless we hear from them." The Food and Management ' Staff also served special · dinners at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Mauer reiterated the regard his staff has for its customers. "We like to make the students feel that someone cares about them," he said. "We think special holiday meals are a nice touch." The Wyoml Chapter American Women's R is cu accep applications qualified c for their schola The schol usually ran $500 to SI Basic quail nre: candid be a woman ..a busln professional must h financial and must be scholastic s Rpplicat auallable Financial R Deadline for of applica Morch 15, �March 9, 1989 PAGE FIVE Jersey college official confiscates newspapers - ANew Jersey lnstilogy (NJIT) official, impress a group of high ts thinking of enrolling confiscated copies of 11per and kept them ourof dle prospective freshmen , Feb. 17 edition of The student paper, ~ported member had been asrobbed near th_e Newark few days earlier. · sions Dean William Anderson, apparantly worried the story would tarnish the visitors' view ofNJIT, ordered a student to talce the papers from their display bins and store them in the admissions office. "It is hard to believe administrators could be so unthinking and so ignorant of free press rights," said Mark Goodman of the Student Press Law Center in Washington, D.C. "We're looking for an apology and a guarantee it won't happen again," said Michael Hanna, The Vector's managing editor. Anderson's action, Hanna maintained, was another example of NJIT officials downplaying campus crime, adding that if new swdents don't know crime is a problem on the Newark campus, they could get hurt. "Being in Newark, we are aware of crime," replied NJIT spokeswoman Arlene Gilbert, but she said NJIT has a lower crime rate than other New-Jersey campuses and that it recently improved its security. Vector Editor-in-chief Mark Budzyn discovered the newspapers were missing from their bins, and when he asked about the papers at the school information desk, he was told the admissions office had talcen them just before a Feb. 19 open house for visiting high school seniors. When he asked about the papers at the admissions office, Budzyn says he was stonewalled. Angered, he placed signs on the bins that said the papers were confiscated by the admissions office. The signs prompted the admissions office to turn the bins Howtoget . throu~ ·college with moneyto spare: · around so the visiting high school seniors didn ;t see them. B udzyn then put signs on the back of the bins as well. The newspapers were returned a few hours later, after the open house campus tours ended. Anderson, who didn't return College Press Service's calls, met with several Vector staffers Feb. 21 to discuss the issue, and although he told them he "realized it was a bad judgement call, he didn't sound all that upset," Hanna said. "He wants people to see the best of the institute," Hanna said of Anderson. "He doesn't understand this is censorship. He doesn't understand our responsibility to let people know." NJIT President Saul Fenster "doesn't consider this lightly," said school spokeswoman Phyllis Miller. "He wants to make sure it doesn't happen again." Although the Student Press Law Center's Goodman thinks the paper's staff could sue, Hanna says The Vector's staff is satisfied with Anderson's apology and the administration's guarantees that papers won't be confiscated again. School receives $2.75 million to "party hearty" (CPS) - Alumni make large gifts to their schools to endow professorships, build buildings, recruit minorities or maybe even reward football coaches. 1. Buy aMacintosh. But Roosevelt University, a s~all private liberal arts college in the middle of Chicago, just got a cash gift aimed at helping students have a good time. Alumnus Marvin Moss's estate donated $2. 75 million Jan. 18 the largest gift in the school's 43year history- but stipulated it mt be used to help the students "party hearty." 2; Add a peripheral. '- Moss, who was the agent for movie stars Shirley MacLaine, Dezi Arnaz and "Rocky" ditector John A vildsen, died of cancer in Los Angeles in 1986. His will stipulated the bulk of his estate was to go to Roosevelt.. 3. Get a nice, fat check. Now through March 31, when you buy selected Macintosh®SE or Macintosnll compute:->, you·n get a rebate for up to half the suggested retail price of the Apple® peripherals you add on - so you ll save up to $800. Ask for details today where computers are sold on campus. He reasoned that "as a city- type school, I never felt students •~ socialized as much as they might have." Apple Pays Half CONTACT: John Koch, SLC 426; Joe Bellucci, SLC 113; Barbara Jamelli, Anne Kilyanek © /989 Apple Computer. Inc. Apple, the Apple logo. and Macintosh are registered trodemarlzs ofApple Computer. Inc. Certain reslriclions app/J! Ali ,r,ha/es subject lo !irict a,mpliance "'iJh the Tem,s and CondiJwns ofthe 'Affl/e il:l)< Half' Prof(ram Gwdelines. ava,/ableftom .)WT auJhorized Apple reseller Offer too wbere prohibikd /Jy /au: • The university will use the money to build a gymnasium and fitness center, renovate student lounges and create a student activities fund, said Roosevelt's president, Theodore Gross. "They should use it (the money) to hold cheap concerts with good rock groups," said senior Jeff Rosenberg. • �PAGE SIX March 9, 1989 MIAMI -A savings and loan which lost $10 million last quarter has been ordered by the state to sell a $12 million painting bought as office "furniture" furniture and hung in the chairman's home. CenTrust Savings Bank recently bought "Portrait of a Man as Mars," by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens from Sotheby's auction house, paying a $1.2 million commission in addition to the $12 million purchase price. In a March 3 letter, the Florida Office of Comptroller expressed its displeasure with the purchase and ordered the Miami-based bank to sell the painting within 30 days. The state has not yet heard what CenTrust plans to do about the order, Wendy Mitchler, a spokeswoman said Tuesday. However, she said it was rare for savings institutions to oppose the comptroller because the office supervises all state-chartered thrifts. Bank -Chairman David Paul said neither he nor his thrift did anything wrong, and called the dispute a "tempest in a teapot" BOSTON - A smiling Kitty Dukakis came home Tuesday from a mon in an alcohol treatment program, escorted by her father and her husband. With his arm around her waist. Gov. Michael S. Dukakis asked, "Doesn't terrific?" Mrs. Dukakis, 52, entered the Edgehill Newport treatment center in Rhode February 5 after developing a drinking problem that her husband blamed on ex the letdown following his failed presidential bid. Mrs. Dukakis was driven home by her husband and her father, conductor Dickson. On the way, she visited her 5-week old granddaughter, Alexandra Jane Emerging from a car outside her Brookline home, Mrs. Dukakis smiled waved to reporters and photographers. Asked what was the best part of being said, "Being with my husband." The governor added, "Being with my wife." The governor and his wife quickly disappeared inside their home. "We and our family are extremely grateful and deeply touched by the love she has received from so many people," Dukakis said in a statement. The statement said Mrs. Dukakis expects "soon to resume a full and active She recently signed a book contract and launched a public speaking career. Edgehill, a 160-bed facility founded in 1980, operates an intensive 28program that serves more than 1,000 patients a year. LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Anger mounted Tuesday over the arrests of 57 poaching charges in a case involving an undercover agent who posed as a taxid poorest part of Colorado, offering cash for carcasses. Federal and state wildlife officials defended their actions in the massive raid Luis Valley along the Colorado-New Mexico border, denying accusations that entrapped or that excessive force was used. "The operation was well-performed in a highly professional and highly fashion," U.S. Attorney Mike Norton said at a news conference, where wil · displayed dozens of confiscated illegal trophies and carcasses. ATTENTION! The Dates for Nominations and Elections for Student Government Representatives and Class Officers for the 1989-90 Academic Year Have Been Changed!!! THE NEW DATES ARE: NOMINATIONS - Thursday, March 16,1989 SLC Lobby 11 a.m. - Noon ELECTIONS -Tuesday, April 6, 1989 SLC Lobby 1 la.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickering Hall 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. To be nominated. the following requirements must be met: Class Presidents - statement of intent, 100 signatures from your current class which include their phone and social security numbers Class Vice Presidents - statement of intent, 50 signatures from your current class which include their phone and social security numbers Class Secretaries - statement of intent, 50 signatures from your current class which include their phone and social security numbers Class Treasurers - statement of intent, 50 signatures from your current class which include their phone and social security numbers Class Representatives - statement of intent, 50 signatures from your current class which include their phone and social security numbers The s igna tures mus t be submitted on T hu rs d ay, M arch 16 in SLC L ob by betw een 11 :00am and Noon. NOTE: Six representatives per class will be elected. DISCOVER YOUR SKILLS, SHARPEN YOUR MIND ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE!!! Congressma-n Kanjorsk among three elected to Wilkes' Board of Trust by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor WILKES-BARRE Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, Wilkes President, announced that three new members were elected to the College's Board of Trustees during a meeting on Feb. 17. Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke; Richard L. Bunn, President. Utilities Division UGI Corporation; and Ronald D. Tremayne, a retired Consultant Litigation Services for- the IBM Corporation. Breiseth said he is "delighted with the election of the new members, all of whom went to Wilkes and went on to have successful careers." He was especially pleased that they agreed to help him guide the College into the next decade. Chairman of th Henry spoke on College and his col Board when he we! together as Wilkes Colle its mission," he said. 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The movie will be preceded by a alent show / circus came to town this it emerged in the Ferfonning Arts. this past Sunday, · held its annual many hours tal of 10 acts on the stage Master of Buonocore, the b5ted a variety of , including hepopcorn, clowns, a variety of enter- there was Bill Longman playing guitar and singing an original song, of a Jamaican flavor, "Open de Dog.' Following Longman, and sticking with the circus theme, was Cue-n-Curtain president Maureen O'Hara, singing "Send in the Clowns," accompanied by Amy Schukis on the piano. Next came Aubin Seurin who presented a combination of classical guitar and heavy metal guitar in two short sets. Christine Brunnock gave the next presentation, singing "Crazy for You." The final entertainment before the intermission consisted of the unique group, the Simple Garden Gnomes, performing a ishingiWell® 36742845326 GTOYACOAOLR combination musical and comedy routine. Following a fifteen minute intermission, Cathy Cuccia performed an original piece entitled, "The Changes in my Life," accompanied by Steve Primatic on piano. Amy Schukis returned to perform two songs, "One Moment in Time" and an original piece, "Climbing Mountains All Alone." Bill Longman offered a repeat performance this time consisting of "Blackbird" and "Fire and Rain." Central City Nite Flite, the ne,x.t act, offered a brilliant display of original jazz music. 4 3 8 O 2 N I E 4 G 3 S 5 T 7 G 3 4 7 N R 6 8 V S H 5 A 6 N 2 T 7 V 6 I 3 T 5 Y 7 O 2 S 2757632 EORDTOX 8 5 4 3 2 4 7 0 E P H p A 0 7 3 6 8 K R O N 7 5 3 4 8 6 3 T O A S 6 3 7 2 I 2 A O A 4 5 6 N s A E DH · T IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a every day. It's a numerical puzzle designed to out your fortune. Count the letters in your first 1,dme. If ,unber of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at upper left-hand comer and check one of your key , left to right. Then read the message the letters the checked figures give you. • ID by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor If you missed last weekend's Programming Board presentation of Rick Kelley, then you missed a whole bunch. ' You missed a Motown extravaganza, you missed some good humor, and you missed the chance to get down, cut loose, and dance with your friends. You may not want to take that chance again. Comedian Joey ~ola will be at Wilkes to make you laugh on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. in the SUB. He is slowly building a following by doing shows at such renowned comedy meccas as "The Improvisation," "Pips" (the of animation mixed with live actors makes it seem almost true to life and must be seen to be appreciated. It took over twenty months, thirty-four animators and two-hundred and thirty support people to make this movie. It is evident through the sophistication of how this movie was made as to why it proved successful in theaters across America. So remember, this Friday, March 10th, at 7 and 9:30 pm, a soon-to-be Disney classic will be shown by the Programming . Board here at Wilkes College. the C.P.A. The final act of the evening was a comedy routine as unique as its performer, the Wilkes College Colonel himself, Bob Wachowski. In a humorous collaboration of juggling and unicycling, Wachowski astounded his audience as he juggled cafeteria food, juggled · fire, and jumped his unicycle over two people. As the M.C., Bounocore bantered with the audience and presented some comedy of his own with the assistance !:~ Longman. Overall, it was a unique experience and something to be remembered by all involved. Programming Board to bring in comedian 75385627435 UHOAEPELRDA cartoon. Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a 1988 Touchtone picture, was produced by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy. It is based on the book, Who Censored Roger Rabbit , by Gary K. Wolf and was purchased by Disney in 1981. The creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit took approximately three years and forty-million dollars. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a movie about a private eye who becomes involved with comic strip characters in present-day Los Angeles. The brilliant use launching pad for stars like Rodney Dangerfield, David Brenner, Joan Rivers and Robert Klein), "Dangerfields," and "Carolines.'' Kola is a gifted comic whose brand of comedy is drawn from the most natural comedic source, the family. It is a unique form of humor that consists of characters, observations, and funny situations combined with rapid fire delivery and high energy. As~de from appearing at hundreds of colleges and clubs across the country, Kola hosts Long Island's only comedy cable television show, which goes out to over 100,00 viewers weekly. Most recently, Kola has appeared on George Schlatter's "Comedy Club" on NBC. Maureen O'Hara sings Send in the Clowns ATIENTION MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MAJORS I'm looking for a select few to join our telemarketing staff. Work days or evenings setting up appointments over the phone. Base salary plus bonuses and incentives. Will train the right individuals. Acquire valuable experience while earning extra cash. Call 283-2078 Ask for Robin �March 9, 1989 PAGE"EIGHT Rick Kelley: Ah R.G.Haywood Special to the Beacon Aries (March 21-Aprll 19) Sometimes being timid and remaining calm isn't the best thing to do. I'm not saying be nasty, Aries, just know when it is time to stand up and kick an assertive mode into gear. Taurus (April 20-May 20) So, your heart is probably broken over last week's altercation with that person of the opposite sex you hold so dearly. Stop it. Taurus, you have too much anger built up inside you, and it's hurting people you care about. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Let's be a little more reasonable this week. The world is not made up of selfish, nasty, immature, spoiled brats, who seem to get everything they want, including making your life miserable. The world does npt work like this -- it is only a few people who are out to get you, not the whole world. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Don't be so sad. You have so much to offer others, and you don't even see it. Before you put a value on yourself, make sure you're not overlooking yourseH. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Keep an eye out for danger. Hamartia is the word for you this week. What may seem a simple mistake, may bring you a tragic fall. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You and your good buddy Sagittarius have somethi11g to be happy about. You will have the luck of the Irish, Polish, Ukranian, and every other nationality you can think of. You will not be rejected. You will not lose. You will be invincible!!! Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Yes, you asked for it, and now you have it-- A HAPPY WEEK. HIP HIP HOORAY!!! everything you want this week. You'll have Were you, ' by chance, looking for someplace to dance this past weekend and shake your thang? Were you frustrated when all you could find on the Programming Board's calander was a singer, ...Motown, no les.s? Well, if dancing and having a good time are you thing, then you should definately have come to the SUB on Saturday evening to see Rick Kelley perform. Winner of the National Coffeehouse Performer award for this year, Kelley made it easy for the audience to understand why he received this honor. Audience participation is a vital part of Kelley's show, and he built up their participation which went from merely singing along on the chorus to the "hand jive" to a full audience "Stroll." A Detroit native, Kelley performed a combination of old Motown favorites and original tunes. Most of his originals were ballads, but one was a training song to teach people to spell his name with an " -EY, Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your week will be not too good, and then again, not too bad. Yes, A MEDIOCRE WEEK. Dull, but safe. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You've got rhythm, you've got style, but you could sure ask for more this week. This may be the short end of the stick-week. Yet, if you stand your ground you could receive more. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 1sJ Expect a week of uncontrolled excitement. Fun, frolic, and frenzy is on a collision course with you. Dare to stand in the way. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) This is it kid. This week is like the dumb show where you're locked in a glass cylinder filled with $100 bills and you have 30 seconds to grab as many as possible. Alas, you have no $100 bills to grab, but 1here is much more to grab than that, if you know what I mean -- nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Grab it while it's there!!! Homeless are helped During the weeks from March 3rd until March 15th, there will be a collection of household items such as toiletries, kitchen items, bedding, and cleaning supplies. If you have a chance, we are asking that each of you spend a little ume and donate something that you feel would be helpful. The object of this project is to gather enough items to help the people who are just beginning in their new homes. Because it is such a hard time for these people, we hope to make it just a little easier by getting these items together for them. When you see a box at the SUB, Stark, the cafeteria, or any office building on campus, please drop something in it. not just Y." Kelley has two albums out, I'm Back and Top Priority, which, due to a "secret plan," are only available through the recording company, and not in record stores. Kelley drew the audience into his performance, in spite of themselves. Although it was a small crowd that filled they developed enoup iasm for a hundred. Kelley received a ovation and was de for an encore. Kelley clared a winner by ta who arrange the but he proved himself I on Saturday night Guitarist, Fredrick Hand, to give a concert at the C.P.A Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) If you have read Virgo, then you already know what you're in for. This may be an incredible occurrence, but it is one of reality. Singer and entertainer, Rick Kelley by Jim Harrington Special to the Beacon One of the most versatile guitarists performing before the public today, Frederic Hand, will appear on the Wikes College Concert and Lecture Series on Thursday, March 16, at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. rI I I II II II I I I ,IJI Guitarist, Frederick Hand to The free concert is open to cribes as the public, and it is part of a "brilliant" special series of concerts by Hand arrang internationally reknowned guitar- the theme mus ists being presented at Wilkes which led to a College this season. ing on CBS, Noted for his unique per- Street. Othe formances and improvisations of Jazzantiqua o early music, Hand is the creator Heritage Society, and director of Jazzantiqua, a album of solo group the New York Times des- MHS and Music His tours America and E with the highest and as an artist concerts, lect classes hae bee the state arts zona, Califo~ia, York, and Washin A featured certs and recor early music gro ly Consort an was appointed ist with the Me in 1986. A graduate o College of Music now on the facult Fulbright Scholar a student of Julian The concert exciting and refre to . All students to attend this f sample a different t perform in the C.P.A. Jill Vitucci Freshma 't think it go at all. Evef) lot of fun. �AGENINE March 9, 1989 you feel Winter Weekend got out of rol this year, and was there alcohol abuse? Jim Healy Junior ak:ohol was used but it abused and it was up to 'vidual's discretion. The Frank Rossi Junior No, in previous years they had quarter kegs in Kirby and this year there weren't any. Compared to previous years it wasn't bad at all. Kelly Ruff • Sophmore No way, compared to other years, things went really well. People shouldn't judge this year if they weren't there in the previous. Gerard Lynott Senior No, I don't think it got out of hand. There was less drinking during this one than in the past winter weekends. Karen Donahue Junior No, although some people were drinking near their cars, I don't think the drinking got out of hand. Lynn Serino Sophmore No, I don't thjnk it got out of control. I think everyone got along really well and had a lot of fun. Anthony Diaz Junior No, I don't think it got out of control. The alcohol problems here are just like on any other school campus. Marcie Kreinces Junior I don't think so. I don't think any drinking in public view was out of control. Steve Krotzer Freshman No, I heard from other people it was worse than last year. I don't think it got out of control. P. annuzzi an it got out of le purpose was have a good e. Jill Vitucci Freshman didn't think it got out of at all. Everyone had a lot of fun. Kathy Malloy Junior No ...define abuse. �March 9, 1989 PAGE TEN The ever con~inuing saga of Lo by Cathie Rodgers Beacon Columnist scarf a little nearer to her head to block the fierce January wind that whipped across the barren · "Welcome to Wilkes Col- ruins of what was once the heart lege," said the disembodied voice of Wilkes College. from somewhere in the direction Louisa's father and mother of the crumbling, ivy-covered clung to one anocher a few yards belltower. The year was 2056. away as their 17 year old daughLouisa peered at the old structure, ter poked her head into a large trying to make out where the hole, leering like a black mouth, voice was coming from. on the side of the belltower. "Is "Hello?" she queried, mov- there anybody in there?" ing towards it Her parents folSuddenly there was a rustle lowed closely behind. from the dark interior and a face "Be careful, Louisa," warned became visible in the gloom. her mother, pulling her red plaid Louisa beamed radiantly at the little man, in three-piece suit and wire-rimmed spectacles, as he climbed through the hole with the agility of a.young gymnast "Hello! Welcome to Wilkes College!" he cried cheerfully, grasping Louisa's hand and shaking it vigorously. Louisa tossed Multiple Choice · Don't leave your dinner to guesswork. Study the facts. Taco □ 3 OZ. (serving) Protein 12g Carbohydrates 30g Fat 10g Vitamin A 82 IU Vitamin B2 .18mg Niacin 4.0mg Calcium 51mg Calories 244 Cheeseburger □ 4 OZ. (serving) Protein 15.1g Carbohydrates 30g Fat 14g Vitamin A 301 IU Vitamin B2 .16mg Niacin 4.0mg Calcium 115mg Calories 3Cl1 Domino's Pizza l!f' 5 OZ. Our drivers carry less than $20.00. Limited delivery area. @1988 Domino's Pizza, Inc. "Ah," sai man, "Wilkes i institution. W of money mai - they're simp and mortar -large body students." Hi his voice tr have goals mundane conce He I esser Hall, scaped front lawn marble statues. A pened the side their coats. They stepped 1' into what appeared lounge. All the fi were furnishe.d couches and ove Well-dressed ladies luxurious rugs. The versation filled the air. "Can I get asked their host, a well-stocked bar the entire r ethin stude lish ere's artmen rested. . La , ·ng as, ·ng with . A nviro anizatio ouncil e Natio1 of Tee bda Sigr onor So Duques1 with d an M.) self-mad If throug ent he i to Wilkes nversity 01 so studied took a scallo from the ho the sidetable. "Vodka oul" "Yes, a As he led the Smiths toward "As you the administration building he little man, mo pointed out the historical aspects perceptibly lighte of the campus. "That was the •· To Be ew ,----------------------, 30 • t I I I I I Fat, Free Delivery• 154 S. Pennsylvania Ave. I 1 Phone: 829-2900 1 Hours: 1 1 11 :00 a.m.· 1 a.m. Sun.-lhurs. 11 :oo a.m.-2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. Library," he said, brick facade held up from behind. "And are the remains of tllc Learning Center. We it well-preserve.ct. the hub of the lectual community.' "Where are the asked Mrs. Smith · · "And the husband added. (serving) Protein 20g Carbohydrates 52g Fat 5.8g Vitamin A 1137 IU Vitamin B2 .36mg Niacin 6.9mg Calcium 95mg Calories 340 Give us a call and put us to the test. We'll deliver a hot, delicious meal within 30 minutes at no additional charge. her raven locks and smiled broadly; her dark eyes sparkled under the leaden winter skies. "Welcome to Wilkes College," he continued, walking towards her parents who stood, eyeing him curiously, near the eroded foundation of Chase Hall. "This must be your other daughter," the man said playfully to Louisa's father as he shot a complimentary glance at her mother. "Oh," her mother drew a breath of surprise then giggled softly at the flattering comment of the odd little man. 'Tm Louisa Marie Smith," began our heroine. "I came for a tour of Wilkes College. My grandfather went here back in the 20th century and he always spoke so fondly of the 'good old days' at Wilkes. . ." Her voice trailed off. "I'm glad you came. And since you're a relative of an alumnus, you're entitled to a 10% tuition reduction," the little man ~as talking a mile a minute. "If you'd siep into my office," he continued, leading them into the damp, winding corridors of the basement of what was once Kirby Hall, ''I'll give you the necessary forms and applications. Perhaps while you're filling those out you're parents can head over to our department of Annual Giving so they can begin supporting our Wilkes Someday campaign." He produced a sheaf of multi-colored forms from a rusty filing cabinet and slapped them onto a desk in the comer of the grey-walled room. He handed her a pen crusted with blue ink. "Fill these I I I I I ffllnU e gU8 rantee I • · . • · If your pizza does not arrive within 30 minutes, present this coupon to the driver for $3.00 off your order. One coupon per pizza. Expires: 3/17/89 Fast, Free Delivery"' ® Good at locations listed. I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I · ----------------------· Nutritional information from: Table 1. Nutritional Analyses ol Fast Foods, United States Agricuhure R-n:h Service. Adv e 01 �March 9, 1989 ething' s stirring II)'," he , facade h behind. tie remains 1ing Cente ell-preserv hub of ti common· 'Where Mrs. Smi And the nd added. ,ney m 're si rtar -body ts." something of a ftmale students asdie English departs there's a new department, and interested. That Mr. Lawreuce was born in lvania, has alteaching as a calhe learning proworking with stusting. Accord'lhe environment appealing," and he to be very reto become in- s organizations, ·onal Council of · h, the National Teachers of Techlld Lambda Sigma lish Honor Soc- is a self-made himself through · vement he is of. a,rning to Wilkes, lhe Unversity of he also studied toward his Ph.D. in American Language and Rhetoric. Presently he is classified as "course credit complete" and will eventually be receiving his doctorate. In spite of the fact that he is now teaching, Kuhar still considers himself a student; the proverbial student of life. He is always reading, something he enjoys immensely, and he believes that "learning is a life-long chore." Writing, too, is familiar to Kuhar, who worked on the Valley View High School newspaper as the news editor. and was an Arts and Music reporter for the Duke, the Duquesne University paper. Why would Kuhar leave the vastness of Maryland Unversity for a small college like Wilkes? He was "looking for a position that would allow development professionally" and allow him to get the experience he needed. He says that he just happened to get lucky when he called Wilkes to see if there was a possibility of a position -- they needed an English professor. After Kuhar was • ID PAGE ELEVEN the English Dept. interviewed for an entire day, the rest became history. Kuhar is presently living in the area with Debbie, his wife of almost two years (sorry folks) . While they have no children as of yet, they do have a dog named Alex. "I play basketball a lot," he said, when asked about hobbies. In addition to basketball, he plays guitar and enjoys reading for pleasure. "It's kind of strange to say that when it's your job, but I do enjoy reading." ax Kuhar says that he is enjoying teaching here at Wilkes because the people are so hospitable. What is the main difference he has noticed about Wilkes as compared to the University of Maryland, where he taught previously? With 40,000 students at the University of Maryland, people don't say "hello" when they pass you in the street At Wilkes, they do. With his vibrant energy and friendly personality, Mr. Kuhar is drawing his students to him. He enjoys working with them, so they enjoy learning from him, and that is' the essence of a true teacher. Yes, Mr. Lawrence Kuhar is going to cause quite a commotion at Wilkes, and it will not be strictly among the female students. Mr. Lawrence Kuhar, English teacher extrordinaire Remember, the Manuscript's final deadline for submissions is · on March 15th. So hurry get your submissions in ·now. naN~'F JUM-P, JOIN TBB BEACON ARE YOU FASCINATED BY THE INTRIGUING WORLD OF JOURNAL· News ISM? Do YOU PICK UP THE PAPER AND SAY, "BOY, DO I WISH I COULD DO THAT!"? Feature Do YOU THRIVE ON DEADLINES? Do YOU WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOUR SCHOOL FROM THE INSIDE? Do YOU ENJOY WRITING? IF YOU ANSWERED "YES" TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS THEN THE BEACON IS FOR YOU! Advertising ' Photography WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN WRITING NEWS, FEATURE, SPORTS OR OPINION; PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN PHOTOGRAPHY; OR PEOPLE WHO ARE SKILLED IN ADVERTISING SOLICITATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, COME UP AND TALK TO ONE OF US, WE WILL BE GLAD TO HELP. OUR EDITORIAL OFFICES ARE LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE CONYNGHAM STUDENT CENTER (THE SUB) OR CALL AT 824-4651, EXT. 2962. �YAGETWELVE······················M; u ch9, 1 989 Liva and Reinhart to present ·classical concert in C.P.A. wound he had received during active duty. Having carried the cello throughout Italy and Germany in a crate during the war, Liva and tire cello returned to his home in the Wyoming Valley in July, 1945; Years later, Liva reluctantly sold the cello, which held many nostalgic memories, to a local student In addition to being performer and teacher, Liva has studied the craft of instrument repair and maintains a shop in his home. . Pianist and composer John Rinehart has been on the faculty of Wilkes College since Sep, tember, 1987, when he came here from a tenured position at the Cleveland Institute of Music. A ·native of Pittsburgh, Rinehart's first public performJohn Rinehart, piano, ·and Enzo Liva, cello ance as composer and pianist was at the age of seventeen as part of by Jim Harrington eastern Pennsylvania He has the Unit~ Nations founding celeHis compositSpecial 1~ the Beacon performed as principal cellist bration concert. ions have been widely performed with a number of ensembles inWilkes College Music De- cluding the Sinfonia da Camera, throughout the U.S.A., Europe, partment faculty members Enzo the Wilkes-Barre Philharmonic, and Asia. Liva, cellist, and John Rinehart, the Scranton Philharmonic, the Rinehljrt · was the first pianist, will present a public con- Binghamton Symphony, the Tri- ASCAP winner of the Ernest ._. cert on Wednesday, March 15, at Cities Opera, and the San An- l,lloch Award in Composition in 8:15 p.m. in the Dorthy Dickson tonia Symphony. 1960; his Passages for soprano Darte Center for the Performing Presently he performs with and orche~tra was a 1979 winner Alts. many local ensembles as a free- of the Indianapolis Symphony The program, which is free lance musician and teaches both Orchestral Competition and his of charge, will include works by at Wilkes College and at his piano concerto Todtentanz was ·Marcello; Beethoven, Schumann, private studio in Wilkes-Barre. composed at Yaddo Colony under and Chopin. This will mark the He is a member of the Wilkes an Oberlin College Faculty debut appearance of this new College Faculty String Quartet Grant Since ·his arrival at Wilkes Wilkes College piano and cello and the Wilkes College Faculty duo. College, Dr. Rinehart has preTrio. Liva, who studied_ with masOne of the first cellos sented solo ·piano recitals of ter cellist Leonard Rose at the owned by Liva was purchased in both contemporary and classical Juilliard Schoot is an active Italy during World War II after he music and has performed with the performer and educator in North- had recovered ·from a bullet Wilkes College Faculty Trio. Ever want to play God?? Now is your chance!! t'ilkes Colleae Th Auditi · The Great Theatre of the World by Calderon Seven juicy roles for versatile pe(fonners of TO PREPARE: Please put together a s which incudes a bit of song, movement, A few examples: "Tea for Two," "Tip Toe theTulips," andlllnky Dinky Spidrr. ALSO, you will each be asked to monologue as "GOD" from the play try to pick it up ~ead of time and DATES: Monday, March 13 Wednesday, March 1 Thursday. March 16-- PLACE: THE C.P.A. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. TIME: For further information or monologues, contact Dr. LoMonaco at ext. 4543 or Prof. Ruling at ext. 4542. "I've bee (the Eagl( This shm is still fo Id is the< easo: mastl is 01 r GOOD SUMMER JOB TO . FIND. SO. DON"T JUST GET · A JOB. INST GET EXP ER I ENCE FOR YOUR FUT WI TH THE UPWARD . BOUND PRO A HARD THE PROGRAM: UPWARD BOOND, sponsored by Department of Education, has !lUC served eligible high school youths! This rigorous, year-round academlc provides intensive Instruction, gui personal development for collegescnooi students. r;acn sunmer, ~ I Ive on caQ>us' for six weeks and in this cha I lenglng educational pr~ THE EXPERIENCE: The UPWARD BOUND Program has consist provided entry- I eve I , pre-prof challenging positions for colleges the fields of edlcation, social hwnani ties, and residential Ilfe. THE REQUIREMENTSs Applicants should have successfully at least their sophanore year In col be experienced in residence a1pervision, leadership, tutoring, motivated to work-with youth. DATES. June 12 PAY1 to July 28, 1989 FULL-TIME, LIVE-INl Salary: t160 per week, plus roan and TO APPLY: Wr 1te, cal I, or pick up an appl lcatlm UPWARD BOUND OFFICES, WI lkes Sturdevant Hal I, Third Floor, Frank i in St., wi lkes-Barre, PA 18766 824-4651, _ext. 4230 R to be le," said a prepares th, college-rela1 a good worl is best at i good mo0< people. V. people in been to an ·es at Wil He is also 'lion he re. ood timi all all : ast 'pitd Volleyb �y God?? 1ance!! Eagles qyarterback reflects on,career orski's true love is pro football "I didn't agree with the way he treated people. I don't believe a person can reach his maximum potential when he's constantly being berated." Cunningham, who along with the rest of the Eagles sings Ryan's praises, succeeded Jaworski better than anyone could have hoped. He has become the prototype NFL · quarterback, the league's most exciting player. Jaworski is impressed with his former study. "What I admire about Randall is his toughness," he said. "He must run the ball about ten times a game, take ten hits after passes and get sacked a few times. Yet he's out there every Sunday. He definitely is an improvisational CITY - Ron Jaworski is accustomed to oveme ," "Ti i s eel th an He's used to barking signals, leading his crucial situations. Jaworski is taking directions. Cues is a tenn. Yet, when crunch time _arrives, he's charge. rski's Sportsworld airs. weekly on · Sports Radio. The former Philadelphia er has made a smooth transition into the · g, evidenced by the professionalism and layed while recently interviewing former is Arguello at the Trump Plaza on the quarterback. the microphone as enjoyable as flinging the · t something to do in the offseason," . "fve beenI hosting Celebrity Sportstalk • (the Eagles play-by-play announcer) for This show is just a spin-off of that is still football." field is the canvas on which Jaworski, who two seasons, as a backup for the Miami many masterpieces. · t of his ongoing fifteen-year career was to Super Bowl XV in 1981, where they Oakland Raiders, 27-10. Jaworski hopes to the big dance with his current employer. «sire is to be a world champion, even if he IO attain a ring. I chose to sign with Miami two years ago Bay," he said. "People from around the if I went to Green Bay, where I definitely the Packers might nave won four or five 1987. · i because I had a chance to play for a Don Shula and win a championship." exit from Philadelphia was ignoble, to say coach Buddy Ryan decided to sink or swim Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski. with the then-unproven Randall Cunningham in 1987. Ryan felt J aworski's presence would affect Cunningham's ability to develop · leadership, so a contract wasn't offered to an institution of the City of Brotherly Love. However, Ryan sowed the seeds for Jaworski's departure during the '86 season. When a broken finger sidelined him for the final five games, Jaworski offered to assist Cunningham in a tutorial capacity. . Ryan balked and relegated ,him to the press box, commenting, "We already have a.quarterbacks coach." Is Jaworski bitter? ' "I respect Buddy Ryan," he said. "He's a fine 'x and o' coach. He and I never agreed philosophically. In our relationship, he was the boss and I did what said." Ryan, who coached the Birds to the NFC East title in 1988, his third season, is universally criticized for his abrasiveness. Is his bite as piercing as his bark? "No one knows what he's really like," Jaworski said. "He may be a really nice guy, but in public, he has to put 1'e this front on. That's just his style. smuir does his job well s." uable," said assistant athletic director "He prepares the gym for all its events, college-related or not. He is very a good work ethic. he is best at is dealing with people. a good mood and does a good job · people. We are always getting people in the community about uve been to an event in ~e gym." s duties at Wilkes are not limited to . He is also the assistant women's aposition he really enjoys. ve a good time coaching the girls. I softball all summer and find it a ing fast 'pitch," said Dunsmuir, a and volleyball player at Coughlin a lot of stability to the softball ert said. "Over the past few years, the 't been a full time faculty member so alot of the responsibilities. He is an avid softball player, has good information and relates well to the kids." Dunsmuir finds much pleasure in his job at Wilkes but his greatest enjoyment in , life is his family, which consists of wife Kathy and son Matthew. Matthew, who will turn three in June, is a frequent visitor to the Wilkes gymnasium. "The job requires me to put in a lot of hours, so I'm not at home that much," Dunsmuir said. "I like to bring Matthew to as many of the sporting events as I can because he really loves it, and because I don't get to spend much time with him. "But the person who I give a lot of credit to is my wife Kathy. This job demands that I be away from from home a lot. She puts up with me not being home that much." While at work, Dunsmuir finds dealing with college students to be enjoyable. His favorite part of the job is seeing new faces come in year after year. "I really like the kids a lot," he said. •"The job is a lot of time and work, but I like being around the kids." The feeling is mutual, Tommy. "I wonder, with all those times he gets tackled, how long he can last" Jaworski was primarily a pocket passer in his prime. He now personally observes Dan Marino, the premiere stand-up cannon.of this era, and echoes every accolade thrown the Golden Boy's way. "Dan Marino has the most god-given ability I've ever seen," he said. "Everything's so instinctive for him as far as the ability to get rid of the ball and read defenses. He's the best. "What I'd like to see Dan do is work a little harder. He should hit the weight machine so he can play ten more years, not four or five." · Hear that, Dan? That's a veteran talking, a soldier who withstood the pounding by creating a suit of armor via weights to bolster his 6'1 ", 195-pound frame. The dedication paid off, for "Jaws" has outlived many a contemporary behind the center. He evaluated his accomplishments. "I think I did as well as I could with my abilities and those of the people that surrounded'me," he said. 'Tm one of the top twenty quarterbacks of all time." A truism, folks. Jaworski is among the_career leaders in five passing categories. You did well, Ron. "I'm not ready to pack it in," he reiterated. "I look forward to next year. I love football.". The "Polish Rifle" is still shooting. �March 9, 1989 PAGE FOURTEEN Basketball's All- Everything... and "Chum" t With college basketball's conference play coming to an end, it's time to look back at the players who made this season a memorable one. College basketball's player of the year is without a doubt senior Sean Elliot of Arizona. Last year, Elliot was a key member of the Wildcats' final eight team which set a school record with 35 wins. But after losing seniors Tom Tolbert, Craig McMilan, and Steve Kerr (all three were starters), many experts thought Arizona would be lucky to win the Pacific- IO Conference, let alone be ranked number one in the country. But Elliot had different ideas. He passed up the NBA draft and has been the dominant player in college ball this season. He can play every position on the court. At 6'8", he can drill the three, handle the ball like a point guard, and rebound with anyone. But more importantly, he wins. He has his team ranked first in the country, a place no one outside the Arizona basketball team thought they could be, which is why he is the player of the year. Who else can play a little? First team All-America should be seniors Danny Ferry of Duke, Stacey "Sky" King and Mookie Blaylock of Oklahoma, Sherman "The General" Douglas of Syracuse and the freshman sensation from LSU, Chris Jackson. Ferry is another player who, like Elliot, can do it all. He has fine range from three-point territory and has excellent post up moves. He is also one of the game's best passers. The greatest part of his game is what most people don't see. Ferry gets away with about five fouls a half. He is so smart he knows when to push, shove, hold, and grab, a quality that can't be taught Oklahoma made it to the NCAA final last year and two of the Sooners' main componets returned to have stellar seasons. King is the best post player in the country. Get him the ball in the post and his turnaround jumper is automatic. He is averaging 26.2 points a game, including outbursts of 48 against Nevada-Las Vegas and 34 against Ohio State. He runs the floor and is a fine shot blocker, two additional plusses that make him a definite lottery pick in the NBA draft. Blaylock is averaging 22.6 points a game after making the successful switch to point guard from shooting guard, replacing Ricky "Amazing" Grace. Blaylock has excelled with the change in position. He is the leader of the Sooners and keys their fast break. But his best attribute is his tenacious defense. Blaylock is constantly causing problems for opposing guards. He leads the nation in steals and headaches caused. Douglas is the protype point guard, the best in the land. This season, Douglas became the NCAA's all-time leading · assist man. He also became Syracuse's all-time leading scorer, breaking Dave Bing's record. Douglas became an expert at the lob pass, refining it to a science. He is also a winner. "Douglas is the best competitor I've ever been around," said Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. "He wants all the big shots ... he makes most of them." Rounding out the country's brightest stars is .the· youngest one. The freshman Jackson is unreal. Despite being only 5'9", his play is big time. He is lightning quick. If the defender lays off him, he'll bust the three. Play him up tight and he blows by. His play has been so impressive he has drawn comparisons to former Niagara great and NBA star Calvin Murphy, another 5'9" flash. He has exploded for 50 points four times this year, a remarkable feat for anyone, let alone a freshman. The second team is filled with great players. Any of them could be on the first team, and all will be pros. The point guard is Boston College's 5'10" senior Dana Barros. He's as quick as they come, and shoots the trey as if it were a layup. He has at least one three-point field goal in every game he has played in the past two years and has become his school's all-time scoring leader. The shooting guard is 6'4" sophomore Jay Edwards of Indiana. Edwards has rebounded from early sea">on drug problems and has overcome the wrath of head coach Bob Knight to turn in a banner season. Edwards is averaging 20.2 points a game but is especially effective when the game is on the line. When the clock is ticking down, Knight calls Edwards' number, and he always answers the call. One of the forwards has to be Glen Rice, a 6'7" senior from Michigan. Rice led the Big Ten in scoring last year and is in contention for the crown again this year. He is also close to the top in rebounding. Rice is a skywalker who can kill it from 22 feet and in. The other forward is Lionel "The Train" Simmons, a 6'6" junior from LaSalle University. He is a special player who can beat an opponent many diffrent ways. Put a taller forward on him and he beats him with a one-on-one isolation move. Put a smaller, quicker forward on him and he will post him up. Throw in his three-point range Simmons is a remarkable player. · The center is 6'9" Derrick Coleman of Syracuse. Coleman is a superb athelete with all the tools to become an NBA superstar. The only thing keeping him from becoming the most dominating player in college basketball next year is his attitude. Four guys who most have not heard of but are prime time players are Hank Gathers of Loyola Marymount, George McCioud of Florida State, Byron Dinkins of UNC-Charlotte and Todd Lichti of Stanford. They just don't get any ink but each is an All-American. Gathers is a 6'7" forward who has led the country in scoring and rebounding for most of the year, a pretty impressive accomplishment to say the least. Teams start covering McCloud when he gets off the team bus. He might not get a lot of media opponents know he can shoot it consistently Dinkins is a lean and mean 6'2" guard credentials. He was the Sun Belt player of the and there is no reason he shouldn't repeat Now it's time for the All-Rookie t freshmen in the land. The best is easy, be' than first team All-American Jackson. But of others. Next to Jackson, Alonzo Mourning has to the freshman who made the greatest impact Mourning was an instant starter for the Hoya, difference, leading them to the regular s rough and tough Big East. His offense pro · scoring punch the Hoyas lacked last season, he was nothing short of amazing. No shot paint was safe from Mourning, who caused if he could be the next Bill Russell. Mourning's Big East and freshman co Owens, the 6'8" forward from Syracuse. ballh;mdling skills have enabled him to make the Orangemen's backcourt as well as their The Big Ten's best freshmen is 6'10" Anderson is the perfect player for the In · game is fundamentally sound and he has brilliance throughout his rookie campaign. out of General Knight's doghouse, he could the finest to ever play for the Hoosiers. Rounding out the freshmen five is the Arth~r Fonzarelli, but LaPhonso Ellis, Di new leprechaun. Ellis is a 6'10" forwar caused havoc for Notre Dame's opponets season. , His rebounding, shot-blocking . touch will be the reason for the success the next three years. One other freshman deserves special none other than Wilkes' Wayne "Chum" He can flat out play. Watching him handle the think it was connected to his hand. His sh uncanny and his jumping ability is unbelie will be feared throughout the MAC for the Well enough about the great parts of season. The year's biggest disappointment? Wildcats. Rollie Massimino's club made it to in last year's NCAA tournament. This depend on winning the Big East Conference get them an NCAA bid. The Wildcats were picked ninth in Tht 13th in Street and Smith, and 17th in both S and Basketball Digest. They had four re 7'2" center Tom Greis, 6'6" forward R point guard Kenny Wilson and 6'6" All-Big Doug West. Throw in 6'5" Big East dcfensi year and sixth man Gary Massey, a fine rec all signs pointed to an awesome season. N the Wildcats will be headed for the NIT t Enough about the season past. The sporting event in America', the NCAA To around the comer. "March Madness." I can't wait. h gu e whole ugh a is of vie ordeal f th 's bo s .1 p have . The the I signme r. And ughty, at~ the center sl · unna n pr guys p us. G over the p wing, but b ide. Ott, the paint all spec equality ir s. Co Wilkes' •iack-of-all-trades Tom Dunsmuir does the job by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant SporJs Editor WILKES-BARRE - Eight years ago, Tom Dunsmuir needed a cornea transplant and a new job. At the time, Dunsmuir was working for ABM in Wilkes' old gym when he was informed he would have to quit his job. His doctor revealed to him that the chemicals he was working with were dangerous for his eyesight. "I was out of work for a while when Coach (John) Reese called me and asked me if I would like the position of gym coordinaiQr," Dunsmuir said.. "It . sounded like a good opportunity so I took it." And the rest, as they say, is history. Dunsmuir has been a mainstay in the gym for the past decade and has seen and done it all. His job title of gym coordinator includes everything from setting up for physical education classes to making sure all the home sporting events run as smooth as silk. "Tommy is the school's designated hitter. He c·a n do it all," said men's basketball coach Ron Rainey. "He is very active in the gym and is the most knowledgable person about the facility. If you need something done, see Tommy. He is very valuable to See Dunsmuir page 13 ut becaw etting to 111 ir pressw d my team t yielded di, Lady Bears oul 10-2 over the ne1 which made th Colonels stub eigh on two free y, but the) Tom Dunsmuir,_Wilk~' versa~ile, popular gym c �March 9, 1989 PAGE FIFfEEN • ·mist Rainey -finds good in season be humane and give Ron Rainey a swig of , the guy has suffered enough. the whole of the Colonels' 7-17 basketball on the break. He can hit the 15-footer and pass underneath." Dave Argentati: "He's an outstanding shooter, especially from three-point range. He's also a good passer. "At the end of the season, I was bringing him off the bench instead of starting him. The minutes were the same and that's when he played his best basketball, probably the finest of his career." Rainey also encountered trouble in grooming a bench. "We didn't have the chance to let our younger players develop on the floor. If they made a mistake, I had to give them the yank. That hurts their confidence level, but they'll be better off for their experience." One thing Rainey is confident in is the contention that . he still enjoys coaching. Immensely. "The players made it enjoyable for me this year," he said. "They were really a great group. I couldn't have asked for a better attitude on their part." The Marts Center is a welcome addition to Rainey's basketball atmosphere. "We've gone from having the fifth or sixth best gym in our league to having the best," he said. "It's a goal of mine through a desert of his team's inconsistency, · of victory. That mirage, however, was The ordeal left Rainey scorched and frustrated. was the hardest I've had in the last ten "There was an inconsistency that followed whole season. We had our peaks and evident in each game, each half, each Colonels didn't produce a typical 7-17 ooe of those, a team is blown out with great · ey's boys weren't the laughingstock that 75.l points per game to their opponents' d have easily been 17-7 and suiting up for . The line was that fine. the lack of a home gym for the first nine factor in the team's uneven play. a facility early in the season hurt us," he te.d us from developing a practice intensity, etball team has to carry into the season. the feel of togetherness that is needed." · ent to success was the absence of a big r in the paint. Rainey craves the luxury a vide and the pressure he can alleviate. for a center. one player away from being a very good said. "We didn't have that guy who was mots if someone made a defensive mistake or trn rebounds a game, night in and night out had to play perfect basketball every game. afford to make a mistake. They had to play at assignment for a professional, let alone a player. And Rainey isn't exaggerating. Doughty, at 6'5" a natural forward, did an in the center slot, the Colonels were grossly even when Doughty turned in a supreme for Doughty to occupy the middle had a effect on the remainder of the lineup. Many cast in unnatural positions, a plight which tion process. of our guys played out of position," Rainey hurt us. Guys like Rob Neira, Steve Tate all over the place. Neira and Tate may be the wing, but because of our height deficit, inside. Ott, who's a natural point guard, n in the paint. That's as opposite as you etball spectrum." the quality in his players that spurs them Ives. were outstanding," he said. "They were ything to win. Through the adversity, they "This season was a learning process that's going to make us stronger as a team next year.' I think because of our record, the guys believe they had a terrible season. That's not the case. We had a chance to make the playoffs at the end. That shO\\'.S that they were competitve all year long." Indeed, despite a 1-8 start, the Colonels were knocking on the postseason door as they entered a four-game stretch against MAC Northeast foes Drew, Scranton, FDU-Madison and Delaware Valley at the Marts Center. Rainey felt they could win all four, but one became the actual number. "That stretch crushed us," he said. "I really thought we were ready to play our best basketball." They didn't. · In the loss to Drew, the Colonels led by 15 midway through the second half before collapsing defensively. Peaks and valleys. The Colonels return everyone in 1989-90 with the exception of Marc Graves. They should be in the thick of things in the MAC race with the addition of big bodies. But that's an intangible, a maybe. Rainey assessed the pros and cons of this year's squad. Listen up, boys. Graves: "He's most likely the best that's ever played the point guard position at Wilkes. He was one of those rare basketball players who was at full speed after a few steps. He could blow by a whole team. "Sometimes, because he wanted to win so badly, he hurt us. He made some mistakes at the end of games, trying to do too much. It wasn't from a lack of effort. He just tried too hard. "I think his experience and his practice intensity helped our young team." Jim Nolan: "He's an outstanding offensive basketball player. What he needs to do to become complete is improve . Photo by Donna Yedlock his defense and rebounding. Wilkes head basketball coach Ron Rainey. "He lacks concentration on defense. On the defensive end, he's thinking what he's going to do the next time he · to become a contender for an MAC playoff spot year in and gets the ball. But he's working at it. He improved at the year out Student support is crucial for that. end of the year." "I want opponents to get in their mind that Wilkes is a Doughty: · "He was a pleasant surprise. In the tough place to play. I can see that happening with the Marts beginning of the season, I knew we had something that we Center." haven't had for a long time: a passing big man. He's only Here's a proposition for you, Coach. Think hard now. going to get better. · Your new Marts Center office for a center. · "He's really an ideal forward. I love him on the wing Do it if you can. y Colonels hurt in middle, lose ECAC playoff timeout because was getting to my "Their pressure 1 told my team to yielded divLady Bears out10-2 over the next which made the Colonels stubto within eight 57 on two free ltnnedy, but they •· Kovaleski scored 18 points and Kennedy added 14 to pace the Lady Colonels. Coach Kest felt her team just didn't have it "We weren't in the game mentally," she said. "That's been a problem all year. Sometimes we just don't play 40 minutes of basketball." Some Lady Colonels hinted about confusion on the floor. "It was confusing," Kovaleski said. "We were substituting players and switching defenses. It was tough." Kennedy commented, "I think Coach Kest · was trying to run too many things at once." Kest was puzzled b.y the comments. "We were only running the 2-3 zone and man-to-man defenses. I don't know how they could be confused. Again, I don't think they were mentally in the game," said Kest, who took the loss in stride: ''I'd rather be here and lose than, not be here at all. We got some valuable playoff experience. "What we do next year is entirely up to the girls. They have to work over the summer on the weaknesses that . we stressed all season." Kennedy feels this year's good fortune is just a glimpse of things to come. "I . think next year, the team will go even farther," she said. "The team matured a lot this season." Kest agrees with her lone departing senior. "The young girls got a whole bunch of experience," she said. 'Tm sure some of the freshmen feel they didn't get the playing time they wanted, but they did get experience. That's the most important thing." A tough loss to Scranton in the MAC playoff and the drubbing from Ursinus shouldn't sour the taste of a fine season for the Lady Colonels, according to Kest. "Being in this atmosphere will help us when we encounter the same situation this year," she said. That's a confident coach talking. Her assurance is warranted. She turned a 7-17 squad completely around in a year. And if her advice is followed, the Lady Colonels' season may last a little longer next time around. �The Locker Room Women's Basketball (cont'd) The Razor's Edge Tom Dunsmuir Ron Jaworski Watch for the Spring sports coming soon to The Be Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Colonels finish a disappointing eighth at Easterns Schroat, Bauer qualify for NCA by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor BETHLEHEM Turning points present themselves in different ways for different individuals. When Mike Schroat won the 161-pound class in January's Wilkes Open, his confidence was the beneficiary. That feat let him know that bigger and better things were on the horizon. Brian Bauer's body served as his indicator. Injuries suffered in the Wilkes Open and later in the season sent Bauer the ·message to set a more even keel. Different roadways, the same results. Schroat and Bauer each qualified for the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City (March 16-18) at the EIWA Tournament last Saturday. Schroat, a junior, placed third at 158 and Bauer was voted the lone wildcard slot by participating coaches. Although Schroat and Bauer, a senior, lived up to expectations, the rest of John Reese's Colonels failed to do so. The Colonels finished eighth in the team standings, 70 points behind top finisher Syracuse. Reese was disappointed with his team's performance. "We were the victim of some bad refereeing, but we didn't wrestle as well as we could have," he said. "But that's how you learn, by wrestling in tournaments such as these. "Only three of our guys had experience at Eastems. The rest got to see what it's all about. This will help them when they encounter similar situations down the road." Colonel of the Week The Colonels were in good shape after Friday's action, with eight wrestlers still alive for Saturday. But Bauer and Schroat were the only two left standing at the end. "When I won at the Wilkes Open, I knew I could win a tournament;" Schroat said. "I also trained hard all year and kept a good mental attitude." Schroat considers his ability to stay out of tie-ups to be a main reason for this season's dazzling performance. "I just stay on my feet and try to take control of a match," he said. "I try to set the tone and not let the other guy tie me up." What are Schroat's goals for the NCAAs? "I want to win my weight class," he said, "but finishing in the top eight (out of 36) and being named an All-American would do just fine." The injuries that plagued Bauer this season turned out to be beneficial to his career. "I paced myself more this season," he said. "The injuries were a big reason. I also wanted to avoid the burnout I had last season." Bauer's goals sound strikingly similar to Schroat's in regards to the NCAA Tourney. Brian Bauer (top), seen against Hofstra, qualified for lbt "I want to be named AllAmerica," he said. "Going to this tournament is the highest point of my wrestling career." The trip is also high on Reese's list of thrills. Brian should enjoy ii. "It's great to go wrestlers you read and Brian have c get a good draw luck." "To get to the. nationals means that you're the cream of the crop," he said. "Mike and Schroat and ability also something. Amid all nsorship, forcibl sely foll apers at tl entley Co school yea the Univer niversity a1 sorship I or stude pers publ ut 22 pe ·1ed with n,D.C., : during 1 Goodman private ca t abruptly c the Duke, ians close Wilkes ousted .from ECAC Tourney Ursinus clubs Lady Colon by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor DOYLESTOWN - After last Friday's 80-59 loss to Ursinus in the opening round of the ECAC tournament, the Wilkes Lady· Colonels (16-10) must have known how a dartboard feels. All game long, they were hit - and hurt - in the middle. Ursinus' 5'11" center Laura Letukas scored 24 points, including her l,OOOth, as the Lady Bears exploited Wilkes' inner defense. Clearly, the senior star · was unstoppable. "We knew early on that Laura was hot," said Ursinus head coach Lisa Ortlip-Comish. "We just kept getting the ball to her. "We have two basic offenses, an outside game and inside -game. We stuck with the inside one." Did they ever. The Lady Colonels jumped out to a 10-4 lead on baskets by five different players. The Lady Bears followed with an 11-2 spurt that gave them a 15-12 lead. Letukas then took over, scoring 10 of Ursinus' next 13 points as the Lady Bears exploded to a 28-20 margin. The lead increased to 33-20 before the Lady Colonels woke up, scoring the final eight points of the first half. Melissa the lane, verted two fr jumper, an two free thro to 33-28. Ursinus sc first 16 points of to lead 45-32. The Lady the tempo throug 20 minutes, al scored just 8. They the 13:07 mark deuce. Wilkes sliced with 7: 10 left. 53-4 Yice president of i on a tour of the Wilkes' annual I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1989 March 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8fce69d90d9545dd405bcbb846a5ba13.pdf 5e6742a16b64bfc441cd081e42b8d94e PDF Text Text • •~ 1!1!1!10!: WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes--Ba1-re, PA 18766 Number 16 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 March 2, 1989 a-dabba doo tstones snag Winter Weekend crown tones captured past weekend in Winter Weekend. Wrestlers copped dlinl place went to inkle. best time . . . this Laura Rozycki, a die Looney Tunes e on the teams well ... It was The competition was coordinated by the Student Government. The · six-team competitlon kicked off at 7 p.m. on Friday Feb. 24 in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center with a banner and spirit contest Volleyball eliminations were held the rest of the evening with the winners advancing to the finals on Sunday afternoon. The teams, each consisting of eight men and eight women, followed this year's theme of Photo bv Donna Ycdlock dparticipants look on as they wait for the next event. "cartoons," and saw action early Saturday morning at Ralston Field. Morning events included the bat-spin relays, which required ·team members to pivot four times. around a baseball bat with one end on their forehead and the other on the ground, and the keg roll. Due to frigid weather, the teams disbanded early for lunch and returned to action at 12:30 p.m. Among the compet1t1ons Saturday afternoon were the threelegged races/potato sack hop; the egg relay; tug-of-war; and a variation of basketball, in which participants shot basketballs into garbage cans while sitting on another person's shoulders. Saturday night the teams were required to attend the Winter Weekend Dance, held in the new gym. The team members were dressed in their characters costumes ·and each team was judged, with points awarded for first, second and third place. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles won first place in that competition. on wins ACP award has been awarded rating for the first 1988-89 by the Ass. Press (ACP). tion. The paper was judged in such catagories as coverage and content, writing and editing, opinion content, design and photography, art and graphics. "The award is a culmination of a whole semester's worth of work," said Lee Morrell, Beacon editor. "The staff can be proud of what they've achieved." The ACP honors student publications and individuals as winners of national and regional competitions. This is the fust ACP competition The Beacon has entered. Sunday morning's competition included the swimming relays held at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA; and the finals in the tugof-war and volleyball C:_ompetitions. After a weekend full of "cartoons," participants in Winter Weekend '89 will probably go into hibernation, although everyone agrees the event was a big success. Photo hv Donna Ycdlock. Competitors from the Three-Legged race go at it Saturday morning. Adopted core moves Wilkes into the 1990s by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor Dr. George Waldner The first of two phases in the revision of Wilkes' core curriculum began with the proposal put forth in October by the Core Review Committee headed by math professor Dr. Bing Wong. English professor, Dr. Lee Terry, is chairperson of the committee and presented the proposal to the-faculty, which adopted it early in November. Ms. Susan Telban, associate professor of nursing, also contributed to the composition of this new core proposal. Dr. Waldner, vice president of Academic Affairs, informed the Beacon that the only students who should consider enrolling in the new core are those that would already meet the new curriculum and/or have six or more semesters remaining prior to graduation. See Core page 4 �. PAGETWO March 2, 1989 ■alfi/i'Mfll/JJllli•al• .•: : :\:· .•.•. -·-:-: . ·-··:._.._.._._._._._._._._._-:-:-:-:-:-:-:::::.:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:/: -·-·-· .-.·- :-·-:::::;::::::\::::::. Think you can beat odds of two million to one? Try flying Recent months have show- some kind of limit on airplane ered us with many incidents'Of ac- life, older airplanes are going to cidents involving older planes. continue to fly. In December, an Eastern Airlines Potentially life-threatening plane was forced to make an ab- breakdowns occur about three rupt landing after a 14-inch hole times a month in a fleet of older ripped open its fuselage and this passanger planes, a USA Today past week's incident with United analysis showed. That's dramAirlines Flight 811 has every- atically more than newer jets. body once again asking themselves: Is it safe to fly? OPINION Statistics prove that flying is the safest mode of transportation available to humans With older airplanes, there and the odds are two million to is some kind of an incident that one that you'll arrive safely at causes an unscheduled landing ayour destination, but why does bout every 11 days. flying still make some people As a result of government nervous? deregulation, U.S. airlines have Could it be the fact that had smaller profit margins. nine people were sucked to their They have to compete for deaths after a 10-by-40 foot hole money and equipment, and they ripped open its side? have to compete for passengers Apparently, the two million and this sometimes compromises to one odds didn't pay off for the public's safety. those nine. The Boeing 747 that broke Boeing and United officials apart over the Pacafic Ocean was stressed the "heroic" effort of the the oldest in United's Fleet pilot bringing Flight 811 in What keeps these outdated and safely with the remaining 345 dangerous planes in the air? you people aboard and the stability ask. Economics is the answer. of the aircraft in holding toWithout . a big jump in fuel gether as it returned to Honolulu costs, new noise regulations or for an emergency landing. --~om Ob-rzut---~ But the incident raised questions about conditions that would allow such a gaping hole to open up the side of an airliner. Obviously, airline officials must sit down and decide which is more important: making money or preventing tragedies such as United Flight 811. r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- : ~he Beacon Serving Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. XLI No. 16 March 2, 1988 I I Raud as a First Class ruw,pap,r by tlae Assodaud Collegiate Pni, IEditor-in-Chief................................................................Lee INews Editor....................................................................... IFeature Editor.................................................................. .. IAssistant Feature Editor...................................................... ISports Editor....................................................................... IAssistant Sports Editor........................................................ Photography Editor............................................................. Copy Editors ...............................................................Wendy Advertising Manager........................................................ . Business and Distribution Manager.................................... Staff Writer......................................................................... 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Contributing Writers: Becky Steinberger and Bob Dlllllll Advertising Staff: Kelly Williams and Brian Summers Distribution Assistant: Lee Havard The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacatioo Iexpres~ in this publication are those of the individual necessanly reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes Ito the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer ILetters exceeding this length may be edited orrejectedon Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for ~ I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dis IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the C LS~nter. ~e phof!e number is 874-465! ex.t 2~2. -----------------. k to you human reallyj he char "professi from Hol as fodo certainly astime fi portions prime tii ·1t a rep1 broadca . Geesh. anything , so you er. It sure pie sittin1 wling, s~ ith each o g collar. one single a fan of thi re we sit i e of the 1 aked con id curiosit restling Fed enas withs, pes of gettir ho Man" S, Do you thir ir mothers th bably sayin1 �rmer Ed. plauds Beacon on Company: 1M Beacon looks terrific; it . It also reads well and March 2, 1989 Editorial RIDICULOUS BUT TRUE! The College alcohol A new law that was supposed to make it easier for semor citizens to pay their medical bills is actually forcing many to pay extra for health benefits they already have! · awide variety of topics ts. Bravo. lam confident that the papq been better presented in my relationship with it. Keep up the nifty work! Criseyde L. (Cress) Shallers F.ditor•in•Chief, 1985-86 .•WE ~A 10 /\/ember a ssoci C OLLe PRess .. Lee Scott .....Michele C .. ... JohnT. ......Michele ... .... Donna¥ VendyRosen ..........Eddie ...... Kathy L. ......... ... Tom ·················B. Dwnas and spring se tion periods. All ual writer and vilkes College. nger than 500 Ion terms of PAGE THREE '7 ~?af~) D Americans-long-term illness. A group of 40 organizations representing 18 million senior citizens called the Coalition For Affordable Health Care is urging Congress to reevaluate the Catastrophic Coverage law a nd change the statute's fmanc• policy needs help ing mechanism • ~ ~ 'i -:::-, The new Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act imposes a new manda· tory surtax on middle-income senior citizens to pay for msurance that most already have from other sources. At the same time. it fail s to provide coverage for the real health catastrophe facing older You can let your legislators know your views on this issue by writing them at the U.S . Senate,, Washington, D.C. 20510 and the House of Representatives, Wash• 1 ington, D.C. 20515 . You ca n also write the Coalition at 1533 New l Hampshire Ave., N .W., Wa shing• I ton, D.C. 20036. I I rofessional wrestling: ntertainment or-hooe really need some help with this one, folks, so you can assist me. It is usually my job to and report back to you - the reading public die state of the human condition, but for the in my life I am really at a loss. So, if you se explain the charm and allure of the on known as "professional wrestling." ,every satirist from Hoboken to Walla-Walla pro wrestling as fodder for their caustic · ns and that is certainly understandable. But larity of this pastime for neanderthals has iosuch mega-proportions that the networks are scheduling it in prime time spots. NBC, the which has built a reputation on "quality ing," actually broadcast pro wrestling at 9 on aFriday night. Geesh. orks won't do anything unless it means a ofull of profits, so you just know wrestling time money maker. It surely means there is a t number of people sitting at home tuning in ch these growling, sweating, frothing s grappling with each other, clad only in mxlerwear and a dog collar. et, I cannot find one single person who will oot loud to being a fan of this stuff. It's like a car accident where we sit in traffic and crane s to get a glimpse of the macabre scene of metal and blood-soaked concrete. Afterward, ed of our morbid curiosity. ·, the World Wrestling Federation continues stadiums and arenas with screaming lameos top dollar in hopes of getting sweated on by mmed Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Brutus r" Beefcake. Do you think these are their es? What do their mothers think? t of you are probably saying, "Bob, why are you get.ting- all worked up over this? It's just a harmless form of entertainment through which people unleash their pent-up aggression." Well, for one thing, I couldn't come up with a real good idea for a topic this week, and secondly, I'm concerned about this goofy country of ours. A recent news report revealed that American students had placed last in math tests given to youngsters all over the world. Actually, I wasn't completely surprised by all of this. As a former newspaper editor I was consistently printing stories about the alleged disarray our public school systems are in. Is there a correlation between the renaissance of pro wrestling and the decline in test scores. Naw. I don't think so. At least not directly. ' It's really not that simple. But it does bug me to see kids choosing Wrestling Magazine over "The Grapes of Wrath" as their favorite leisure reading material. Am I proposing a ban on pro wrestling? Lord have mercy, no!! That goes against every libertarian bone in my body. Besides, what would these wrestler guys do if they couldn't fling each other around the ring each Saturday morning. We can't have these guys walking around unemployed. I mean, they may not be athletes, they may not be a bastion of talent and they may have all the charm of a lanced boil, but the one thing they are is BIG. I, for one, respect big. Big is good. And these guys are big AND oily. That's one combination you never want to mess with. Mardi Gras. It conjures up visions of constant partying, dancing, singing, and all-around "drunken madness." Now think of Mardi Gras in terms of Winter Weekend; the Student Government equivalent to this "mega-party." This past weekend Wilkes College celebrated yet another Winter Weekend. And, as par for the course, everyone had a great time, but the school's alcohol policy was not only broken, it was mangled beyond recognition. In the past, I had never been a participant in this annual event, so I was only able to pass judgement by way of rumor. I had heard the stories about students sitting on their cars outside of Ralston field and drinking, but I had never seen it. This year I decided to get on a team and take part in the fun I had heard so much aoout. I can finally say I have the necessary experience to comment on the dismantling of the Wilkes College Alcohol Policy, established in 1986, that goes on at Winter Weekend. I saw it first hand. I saw the students making a mockery of the school by sitting in and on their cars, drinks in hand. I saw the empty beer bottles and cans that littered the front sidewalk of the Marts Center. What can only be called the crown jewel of the entire affair was the Saturday night dance. How a large part of the students who arrived drunk got into the dance is beyond me. Most of them were so visibly fall-down silly drunk, it's a wonder they found the place. During this dance, there was a judging of costumes for all of the Winter Weekend participants. There was a slight waiting period in between the judging and the announcement. I was standing next to a friend hoping to hear the results of the costume contest. We found ourselves standing near a very rowdy and, obviously, very drunk group of students. When the winners were announced, these students were not among them and began to demonstrate their anger at being excluded. Their demonstration became violent and my friend was hit a number of times. The Wilkes College Alcohol Policy states as its goals, "[to] include protection of the health and safety of students, the preservation of an environment conducive to scholarship as well as positive social interaction, the protection of personal and College property, and the prevention of abusive behaviors related to alcoholic consumption." Where was that "prevention of abusive behaviors related to alcoholic consumption" part of the policy at the dance? I am not a moralist. I don't advocate a second coming of the 18th Ammendment. I would just like to see alcohol policy violators punished, not pardoned. Maybe I should mind my own business. Maybe I am just naYve in thinking that the world will ever see alcohol as the dangerous drug it is. I certainly hope not; the world has been blind to it too long. LSM Thumbs up: To all of the participants, winners, and coordinators of Winter Weekend. With the exception of the problem mentioned above, it was a well done weekend. Special congratulations to the top three teams, "The Flintstones, "Hulk Hogan's WWF Superstars," and "Rocky and Bullwinkle." Thumbs up: To the Wilkes College Lady Colonels for their bid to the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament. Thumbs up: To the Beacon staff members for their having their paper rated a "First Class" paper by the Associated C~llegiate Press. • • .. • • • .. • ....... '9 ..... . �March 2, 1989 PAGEFOUR Campus smokers find lighting up diffi by Michael O'Keefe College Press Service It's getting harder to be a cigarette smoker on American campuses. In recent weeks, a number of schools have announced even tougher smoking restrictions. From Big Bend Community College to Washington State to the East Coast, campuses that began limiting student smoking as long as a decade ago have taken the last big step this school year. "Smoking is pretty much banned now at Big Bend," said spokesman Doug Sly of new rules implemented on Jan. 1. In 1976, Penn State University was one of the first U.S. campuses to ban smoking from its laboratories and classrooms. On April 1 of this year, it will forbid smoking everywhere except in certain dorm rooms. "It's too strict of a rule. I have a smoking habit and I don't feel like standing out in the rain or snow (to smoke)," said Penn State senior Mary Helen Moran. Some schools went as far as banning smoking at outdoor events such as Stanford University did in 1988. "Some colleges have been setting the pace," said Dr. John Longest, the former Mississippi State University student health center director and American College Health Association (ACHA) official who has led efforts to combat smoking on campuses for several decades. The drumbeat of new restrictions has been constant Colorado's Metropolitan State College's bookstore stopped selling cigarettes in November, while Georgia State University banned such sales in 1986. Scores of other schools, including the unversities of Texas, Illinois, Nebraska and North Dakota, and Tulane, Mankato State, and Southwest Missouri State have also restricted campus smoking. School officials cite health concerns as the major reason. "We have practical, even moral reasons to restrict smoking," explained William Hetrick, director of Penn State's human resourses department "Colleges need to recognize young people are at a volatile point in their development of habits," said John M. Pinney, executive director of Harvard's Institute for the Study of Smoking Behavior and Policy. "Colleges can influence their young people by letting them know smoking is not acceptable." "Colleges are employers, and as employers they have a responsibility to their employees and students ~o ensure a healthy workplace," Pinney added, citing the 1986 Surgeon General's report that said second-hand smoke can lead to cancers and heart disease for nonsmokers, too. Some feel colleges aren't educating students enough, however. "We must continue to do better in helping present smokers give up the habit and do much better in encouraging young people not to start," Longest wrote in the ACHA's policy paper on smoking, which calls for tight limits on campus tobacco use and substantially increased educational efforts. Better-educated people, the U.S. Public Health Service found in a report released in late 1988, respond better to anti-smoking efforts than less-educated citizens: the proportion of college graduates who smoked decreased from 28 percent in 1974 to 18 percent in 1985. For people without a college degree, the decrease - from 36 percent in 1974 to 34 percent in 1985 - was much more modest But even among the new campus bans, there are signs college students may be smoking more again. Some 10.1 percent of this year's freshmen, up from 8.9 percent of last year's first-year collegians, smoke cigarettes, the annual American Council on Education - University of California at Los Angeles survey of 300,000 students found Core Continued from page 1 Those students who have less than six semesters remaining should understand "because of the lead tivie anticipated to develop all of the courses needed for the new core program, they should plan on completing the old core." · The first part of the proposal outlines the changes in the curriculum covering "basic skills" involving writing and speaking requirements, mathematics proficiency, computer literacy, and foreign languages; "Core studies," a one-credit class required of all freshmen; "Distribution requirements;" and "physical development." The second portion provides a credit summary and the third, changes in the required High School preparation for admission. All students who elect to follow the new core will be required to pass a foreign language proficiency test in Spanish , French or German, to be given March 29 at 4 p.m. in Stark 101. Those students must regis- ter for the placement testing by March, 17 in The Dept. of Arts and Literature, 2nd floor of Kirby Hall. Tests in other languages are also available upon request. Students must see their advisors to see if they quality for the new core. Further questions pertaining to the language testing may be directed to Dr. Barbra Jes- some-Nance or Dr. Walter Karpinich, Language and Literature Dept. YMCA needs tutors for all grades the area they wish to help. Once an appropriate match is made between tutor and student, WILKES-BARRE The both decide on a convenient day YMCA tutorial program is seeking (either Monday or Tuesday) and volunteers to donate an hour of their time (between 3:30 and 7:00 p ..m.) time each week to help a younger during which to meet each week in the YMCA's tutoring room. person in his or her school studies. Students work from their own The tutor selects the subject school books and classroom notes. and grade, from 1st through 12th, The tutorial program, sponwith which he or she feels most consored by the United Way, began its fident. Tutors are most urgently educational assistance to children needed in math for all grades, as well from mainly low to modest income as in high school algebra and phys- families in 1964. Mrs. Edward R. Jangigian has ics. Volunteers can be professors, been its director since 1966. Since teachers, college or high school stu- that time, hundreds of Wilkes students who have had that particular dents have donated their time to tusubject before, or anyone else with a toring through the program. Mrs. Jan, as she is known by spare hour and a good ba~kr_oun~ i_n _ by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor tutors and students, pointed out that tutoring has provided a valuable opportunity to those pursuing teaching professions. To volunteer, please call the Wilkes-Barre YMCA at 823-2191, and leave your name, subject preference, and phone number where you can be reached. in mid-January. "The key question is how do we get to a frustrated Longest said of the survey res much more resounding proof that smoking emphysema and heart disease than we had 10 "Teens experiment," Pinney said, "and start again. It's not until their late teens and that they really form a habit. One year make. But this is a signal that we haven't progress as we thought." The increase in freshmen smoking, Pinrey that colleges may have to get even tougher since efforts to keep students away from their lives apparently have not worked well Student smokers generally haven't round of restrictions very forcefully. In 1988, University of California at protested a new non-smoking policy in the coffee shop by lighting up, but there have similar protests. "Some feel it's an infringement of their said Hetrick, but there's been little organized State. Steve Cronan of the Denver-based People Rights, formed to combat smoking restticli<m, calls from kids all the time" complaining aboa "But the action portion of smokers' rigla to be that important to them," he said. "Mil easy-going or apathetic. It takes an atomic them. My guess is that's even more prevaleit people. Most of our members are in their 60s." "There's been no backlash from students,' "If anything, students are telling their smoke." Redmond to lecture on rad WILKES-BARRE - Dr. Brian Redmond, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Wilkes, will speak on radon today at 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The lecture, which is open to the public free of charge, is part of the College's Faculty Seminar Series. The talk entitled "Latest Developments in Radon Testing and Regulations," will include re- marks about radon · and Wilkes' radon of the largest in the The ShavertoWI involved in ra before it bee concern in the Last fall, sued a nation saying that have elevated Redmon from tute. 4 p p ~ are rww c w ~ w~-fku,('e, ]&u!, aru ~ , ~21. ]ne,~Ut/u,okktt 4l'u ~ a t , t-n~a,u,a. ~ "a (J,i.,tt to ~ Al'U lt'u to ~ f'n,O('e, t1t,a.,n, 75,000 peop& a«J,:a«,ff, ~~dc1J,cwen.t~/J~ ~ lot' a p p ~ ct IS. 4Uar~andCl"a,IUprwpk <>I ~ and oUer are ~ ]lt.,u,e, U a k.md <>I two Cl'a1'tP ~ C l ' ~ o l_t.,h,e,~ b-Ooth,. 4 p p ~ are, <W wrUwg, to ~ k,n.e 4l'u ~ S-lww and Sale, /J.0. !Ja<,re,, /J4 18703. ~ 2053, �March 2, 1989 PAGE FIVE • les of March blow 1n success ~ ided over the ti the world-premiere The Gales of March, mend at the Center g Arts. · · to the tears were of contentment and as the audience was by the delicate Bronte Tkre was not a soul in who could remain they watched the die Reverend Bronte final child, Charlotte, anns of her husband, Nichols. .:tors cast in this could not have been As the sisJennifer O'Brien created a comraderie that could only come from years of living together, playing together, and writing together. O'Hara was in an especially difficult position of being on stage for nearly the entire performance, yet she managed like the professional she is, drawing the audience to her, and made them feel her pain. As Branwell Bronte, their brother, Paul Winarski aggravated the tightly strung nerves of Charlotte with his drunken, opium-induced stupors. David Zimmerman, portraying Arthur Bell Nichols, offered concern, companionship, and untarnished love to Charlotte. Breaking the fourth wall, the audience could not help being moved by the apparent torment Nichols suffered, being denied the right to marry the woman he loved mere- ly because her father refused to give his blessings. The girls' father, the Reverend Bronte, was capably portrayed by Robert Johansen. In a difficult role for any young actor, Johansen managed to transform himself into an elderly gentleman of about seventy years, without resorting to the overdone, stereotypical images. Adding to the effect of the production was the set which seemed to encapsulate the entire feeling of the play with its floating pictures and wispy gauze. Designed, by Karl Ruling, as · more representative than realistic, the room in which the Bronte sisters did their writing gave the play a ghost-like quality that added to the overall serenity of the piece. One unique feature that created this disjointed feeling was the manner in which the pictures were hung. As ·there were no formal walls built, there was nothing to hang the pictures on, yet there they were, floating in mid-air. While the script itself tended to get a bit heavy at times, it did not overburden the audience beyond the basic necessity of getting certain facts in. Success in theatre cannot be judged on how the audience reacts while in the theatre, but rather what they think after they've left it. In the case of The Gales of March, the audience felt a sort of sorrowful happiness; sorrow, because they watched these characters die before their eyes, yet happy because they came to the show. In my own case, I was aware, when I walked into the theatre, that Charlotte and her siblings would die, but I still found myself hoping that history would be changed and Charlotte would be able to live happily ever after with her husband, Arthur. The Gales of March was certainly_ a worthy and successful endeavor, one that was more than just a pleasant night at the theatre, but an actual learning experience. More than one person left the CPA with the intention of reading books like Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Agnes Grey. The winds were cold this weekend, but The Gales of March blew in with success and well-deserved applause. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew. e word is out on Rick Kelley at Wilkes · g exciting is hapthe Wilkes College This Saturday, Rick onning at the SUB. after receiving his vocal music from the of Michigan, Kelley LDs Angeles and began feature films and ir major recording artists. He went solo in 1985, and has since been on the college circuit His emotionally charged performances are pure entertainment, aimed at getting the audience involved with him, his music and each other. Kelley's show is an exciting blend of Motown/Beach music classics and original compositions. His now famous high-energy version of "In the Midnight Hour" is balanced by the original ballad "Be a Woman to Me Tonight" which touches the hearts of all those present. Kelley is completely selfcontained utilizing synthesizers and drum machines to create his ~f?!mO!M® &!m~iil!K IN DAYTONA BEACH MARCH 21-27, 1989 ?eckage Includes: • Round trip air from Avoca to Daytona Beach via Eastern Airlines. Jev.1elc• • Accomodatlons for six nights at the Days Inn - Ocean front In Daytona Beach. l1a1el • Round trip transfers between airport and hotel. ONLY. $429.:,:_, .. Additional $50.00 per person Damage Deposit required by hotel This is refundable upon check-out. Al RalN llaNd On CUmnt Tarffla, P• Penon, lulljaalToA.......,60-oe,CaMellalloft , _ _ llay Apply. sound. He has also found the time to release his second album, 'Tm Back." "Rick won the hearts of the. audience and got them involved in his music." - Steve Conlin, Southwestern Technical College. These are just a few of the things that are being said about singer/songwriter, Rick Kelley. But don't take other people's word for it Kelley will be performing this weekend, on March 4th, at 8 p.m. in the SUB. Come out and enjoy Rick Kelley's special brand of entertainment Rick Kelley PUTYOUR COLLEGE DEGREE TO WORK. Air Force Officer Training School is an excellent start to a challenging careeras an Air Force Officer. 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The guardians of the Dela ware Hall Looney Tunes Banner. 8. The second place team in costume judging, Rocky and Bullwinkle. The Magilla Gorillas took third. 9. Two members of the Little Rascals attempt to hit the ball in Friday night's volleyball competition. PAGESEVEN �PAGEEIGITT March 2, 1989 Congratulations WINners announced for fall The Wilkes lntracollege Network (WIN) Competition has finished for the fall semester. The winners for the fall semester have had their points compiled from WIN eligible events and their club memberships. The academic section of the competition will be held during the spring semester. The WIN Board members felt that it would be unfair to include this section because the freshmen in the competition didn't have any previous semesters grades to compare against their grades for the fall semester. This semester. there will be Drug and Alcohol programs sponsored by WIN for participants to · attend and receive WIN points. As a reminder, individual and team players are encouraged to put on Drug and Alcohol programs of their own. For the fall semester, the prizes consist of seven I 0% tmllon rem1ss10ns which equal $346.50 for each winner. Also for the fall semester there were seventeen $50.00 bookstore certificate awarded · The . fall semester's winners are: Tuition remissions Lynne . Travaline, Robert Orlando, John Rosania, Peter Chu, Melinda Comfort, Craig Larimer and Kimberly Evans. Bookstore certificates Lisa Neddoff, John March, David Armitage, Sharon Froude, March 10 W Khiet Huynh, Stan Semanchick, Rabbit? 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Apple. the Apple fofio, and Macintosh arr, "1(/sleretl trademarks ofApple Cflm/)u/er. Inc. Certain TPSlriclitms t1ffJ/y. AU rrbales SJiJj«:t lo st1icl rompliana u'i/h the Terms and Condi/ions ofthe 'Apple ltl), Half' Program Guidelines, avai/ableftvm )WT aulhorizedApple midlec Ojf,r void am, prol,ibilt,d by ia,,, ........... - ...... .. .... ,,.,...,. ... ... ··-~--·----· ,. . . . . . . . . ,. . . �Smiling Kennedy, ends up winni For the past four years, Melissa Kennedy has been good for about ten points a game, six rebounds and lots of smiles on the hardwood for the Wilkes Lady Colonels. Her smile on the court has become her unmistakable trademark. But Kennedy, who came to Wilkes four years ago, has not always been unmistakable. That is because she entered Wilkes four years ago with her twin sister Maureen. "People were always getting us confused," Kennedy said. "We played well together. Maureen was a real good offensive player and I played good defense. It was a real good experience to play with her. It was fun seeing everyone getting us mixed up." What was fun for the Kennedys was a nightmare for opposing coaches. "Together they combined for a real strong inside game," said head coach Jodi Kest. "They both scored and rebounded. They looked a lot alike and played a fot alike. They were tough to beat." And of course, they both smiled. "When I came here as coach in Melissa's sophomore year, they were always smiling. They laughed and smiled after they made a turnover or a mistake. I couldn't understand it," Kest said. "I smile all the time to keep from getting mad," said Kennedy. "I like to have fun out there, so when something goes wrong, I smile to keep from getting angry." After their sophomore seasons, the smiling duo split up. Maureen left Wilkes and transferred to Lock Haven, leaving Melissa to fend for herself. "It was a big change," Kennedy said. "We were best friends. I had to get used to playing without her inside. Also, when something would go wrong, I would always have her to tum to. It was a big adjustment." In her junior season, Kennedy begarfto thrive and really come into her own. She scored a career-high 22 points in the St. John Fischer tournament in Rochester, New York and led the Lady Colonels to a second place finish. She was named to the all-tournament team of the Wilkes College Letterwomen's Tournament and was named the Lady Colonels' defensive player of the year. "It was a rough year for the team," Kennedy said. "We sliffered through a lot of inexperience despite having a lot of talent. I think we suffered because of lack of leadership and lack of team unity. Individually, I think I did better being on my own." · But Kennedy set out determined to have a fine record in her senior season and to avoid a repeat of her junior campaign. Her leadership and work ethic season were evidence of her detennination to have season. "I started out really well this season. I realfy have a winning year," Kennedy commented. 1 . through a couple of slumps but it was a pretty g "The highlight of the year was probab~ Elizabethtown. Even though we lost, we were two points at halftime. We out-hustled and outp and they were undefeated in the MAC. Also, playoffs was a big accomplishment." "I think I learned a lot both on and off throughout my career. I learned how to take cri · grew up and matured a lot" "Melissa did a great job in her four especially this year," Kest said. "She was a model and her senior leadership was very im "When Melissa first came here she lacked she has grown into a real nice young lady and a I am sure she will be capable of handling all !he of the outside world." After graduation, Kennedy would like to school, preferably at Mansfield University. She like to stay involved in basketball. Who had the most dunks at the Marts Center this past season? Tom Doughty? Nicole Kovaleski? Coach Dave Martin? Sorry, those were fine guesses, but the true Wilkes sports fan knows the answer is Bob Wachowski, a.k.a. The Colonel. Wachowski, a senior, has been performing his antics for two years and has enjoyed every minute of it. "I have fun doing it," he said. "My being The Colonel represents the school at whatever event I'm at. I think that's important." Wachowski's stint as the The Colonel is not his first run at being a mascot. "I was The Friendly Patriot at Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Maryland, my hometown," he said. "I did that for four years and had a lot of fun." What circumstances led to his tenure as The Colonel? "In my third year, the spot opened up, so I went for it" Colonies' fans have been entertained ever since. What separated Wachowski from the mascots of other schools was his constant, game-long enthusiasm. Although it sustained his act, it sometimes served as a detriment "I sometimes got a weird feeling," Wachowski said. "I got fired up and into the games on a personal level. Sometimes people would ask me after a game if I heard them yelling to me. I had to say no. "I was so involved in the games that I really wasn't thinking of the fans all of the time, even wi t "I would like to stay in basketball and junior high lev~l," said Kennedy with a smile. It was the same smile that became her through four years of excellent basketball at w· Colonel Bob Wachowski is riding high by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor y st. ' and We ( though I was enthused. Sometimes that's not so good." Another Wachowski trademark was his unicycle dunk, a feat that extracted smiles from friend and foe alike. Not many ever learn to ride a unicycle, but it has become Wachowski's specialty. "Last season, I used the six foot cycle, but I had to jump off of it let it hit the ground," he said. "At Scranton, it got twisted and I couldn't use it anymore. "This Christmas, I bought myself the eight-and-a-half foot cycle." What was Wachowski's favorite sport to attend? "That's tough to say," he said. "I enjoyed all the sports, but I'd have to say I had the most fun with basketball. Both teams treated me nicely and with respect. "I do what I do because I enjoy it. I didn't expect thanks, but when it came, it was really nice." What was his most memorable moment? "There were so many," he said. "It was fun when I rode down to King's on the cycle for games and their students would yell at me from the dorm windows." Wachowski will be present at spring sporting events and there's a chance he may return to Wilkes in the fall to continue his schooling. No matter when he leaves, he will be sorely missed. "Bobby was a special kind of mascot," said athletic director John Reese. "He's what school spirit is all about There aren't many like him" th tjob ndeed "shed 16-8 hool The or tll hich is ity of< eseem 1 hast ·es bee lus," he rrent p rograrn) i: ts. We c n the Co 1 top 20, the Divi: that the d year o I've been ked in th, Senior John Rosania agrees. "He's an asset to the college," he said. "The next Colonel is going to have a tough time replacing Bob Wachowski." · Photo by Bruce Alai. The Colonel, Bob Wachowski. sorry situati Sooners -lions of foe vises to lo< �PAGE ELEVEN March 2, 1989 . vein ECAC race dy Colonels surpass expectations Sports Editor lhe course of events of the Wilkes Lady.,. lmketball team this one might liken them lhe movie Friday The is because with the tic Conference playScranton (50-47 on dleir season was over. JB>n, they have come ft dead have been invited to in the East Coast Conference playoffs. fa:e Ursinus College ight at Delaware ValIf they win, they winner of the Dela- n. a good year," said Jodi Kest. "We knew young and we didn't much. We (the coachas high with our exfir the season as the •• but they came did a great job." ,ar was indeed a good IIUOO finished the regwith a 16-8 record, the school record time in nine years and completely turned around last year's 19 conference record with a 7-3 showing. What was the secret of Kest's success? "We had a lot of new people come into the program," she said. "A lot of the freshmen contributed greatly to .the program. We got a , new assistant coach, Vince Trivelpiece, who added a lot of fresh ideas, and the upper classmen showed a lot of leadership, something we really lacked last year. It was probably the difference in about five games." One person who surely made a difference was Nicole Kovaleski, without a doubt the team's most valuable player. Kovaleski led the Lady Colonel's in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13 and nine respectively. She shot 57.2% from the floor and led the team by example. "Nicole was a great clutch player, and better yet, a great kid. I wish 1 could have twelve Nicole's," Kest gushed. "Any time we needed a bucket or a rebound, Nicole came through for us." Sophomore guard Angie Miller was down in scoring production from last year but battled through injuries to toss in 10.3 points a game. She led the MAC in free throw shooting percentage and was sixth in the nation. Senior forward Melissa Kennedy was a steady player and leader. She led the team in steals, was second in rebounding, and chipped in with 9.8 points a game. Her leadership and experience were a steadying influence on the team's younger members and a sure reason for their success. The Lady Colonels' trio of freshmen starters are a great reason for optimisim in the next three years. The names of Denise Carson, Lorrie Petrulsky and Deb Bredbenner will be mentioned simultaneously with Wilkes basketball for the next three years. Carson was the gas that made Kest's car go this season. She led the team in assists, scored nine points a game, and was a defensive specialist. Petrulsky was instant offense, a pure shooter who could fill it up in a hurry. Her baseline jumper is as good as gold. Bredbenner was a steady all-around player who gave a solid effort every time out. She did the little things that often go unseen in the box score. · Photo by Tom McGuire Melissa Kennedy and bead coach Jodi Kest of the Lady Colonels. Junior· Lisa Burak, sophomore Kelly Ruff, and freshmen Krista Zoka, Donna Zurawski and Louise Cicerchia all contributed at times and will be greatly needed if the squad is to repeat its fine showing next year. Freshmen Maryann Stephanick and Deb Erdner played in 9 and 7 games respectively before being lost for the season with injuries. Despite the playoff loss to Scranton, the season had its memorable moments... a win over a 20-6 Moravian team, a defeat of Division II Mansfield, wins over Susquehanna and Juniata on the road to clinch a playoff berth, and a good showing against perennial power Elizabethtown on the road are all accomplishments that will not be soon forgotten. "We knew we could compete with Scranton and Elizabethtown this year," Kest said. "Next year, we believe we can beat them. But it won't be easy. The teams will respect us more and look out for us." Respect. It's what Aretha Franklin asked for and Kest and her players have earned with this season's performance. sworth hits the recruiting trail running hard page 12 end up having about 250 visits, and that's too past, we tried to get the numbers, but this year, t200, which is our goal. II quality of our recruits is up, and a lot of wef like selhem thto likeankius:" Marts C o a too as e sp ng new enter tfacilities been in Unsworth's sales pitch? a real plus," he said. "The weight room (in rth's current players are participating in a biningprogram) is attractive. It also allows for visits. We can now accommodate larger lime." Jure is the high quality of play in the MAC an unprepared ... or unbelieving player right helmet. lids make the mistake of thinking that Division JS like the 13th grade," Unsworth said. "They walk in right out of high schoo! and play, and case." nents on the Colonels' · 1988 schedule were national top 20, and one, Cortland State (a ) reached the Division III semifinals. lhe players that they are going to see quality year in and year out," Unsworth commented. seasons I've been here, at least one of our mbeen ranked in the top 10." -present recruiting scandals in Division I and s responsibility placed on coaches -- evidenced in the sorry situation of Barry Switzer and his oma Sooners -- make for some heavy wear die reputations of foo_tball mentors. advises to look behind. the headlines, , "The players aren't innocent," he said. "They're just as corrupt. You can't tell me that an 18 year-old and his parents don't know they shouldn't be taking money. As long as there are peo.ple who want something for nothing, the .. ~ . -, . , ~ ..,;;,.• ?'"'"'.,. :..._...:;._...:;._...:;._...:;.___ Photo by Mary Ann Bobkowskl Wilkes head football coach Bill Unsworth. however. "There's less cheating going on than in the ,past," he said. "It's just a matter of getting rid of all the criminals. The boosters are the real outlaws. They are businessmen used to wining and dining clients, and they can't see anything wrong with doing the same to the player." All blame shouldn't be placed away from the player, says Unsworth. problRemecrwui1~t11_nregmmain1·s·conc pt"on d t . 1· e 1 s an res nc ions are no strangers to Division III. "I stress to my recruits and their parents that I can't get involved in financial aid because I'm a coach. Yet I still have parents who ask, 'You have some extra money you can give out, don't you'? " Unsworth said with a laugh. "I used to be able to have Wayne Lonstein, a former quarterback who's now a lawyer, write letters to recruits, telling them how well Wilkes prepared him for law school. Because of the rules, he can't even do that anymore." The stress of recruiting might claim the working sanity of some coaches, but not Unsworth, who knows how to balance the ups and downs. "If all I did was recruit, it would get tedious," he said. "But there's the break of the season. "There are a lot of long hours. I'm in my office until nine or ten o'clock four or five nights a week. You get bored talking to 18 year-olds, their parents, their little brothers. It's also hard to be charming for 200 campus visits." Even for you, Unsy? No way. "The worst thing is when a kid you are recruiting goes with a rival. You know you're going to have to face him for four years, and if you were recruiting him, he must be a good player." That's the competitor showing in Farmer Unsworth as he tries to harvest ripened players from the available crop. They will be ihe seeds of his future. �Wilkes College Women's Basketball The Locker Room (cont'd.) The Razor's Edge Colone1 Bob Wachowski Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Talented,: but inexperienced Hot Colonels headed.to Eastern by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE Like Olympians who train endlessly for just one shot, the Wilkes wrestlers will approach the EIW A Tournament (March 3-4 at Lehigh University in Bethlehem) with the full knowledge that their regular season record means little. Come tournament time, the hot hand holds the cards. And head coach John Reese's Colonels (14-6) are definitely hot, having won their last four meets and seven of the last nine. "We wrestled better at the end of the season than at anytime during the year," Reese said. "The boys matured and gained confidence. I think we're peaking in time for the tournament." Reese is quick to hit the caution button, however. "Only three of our ten guys, Brian Bauer, Mike Schroat and Steve Schannauer, have been there before," he said. "Merrel Neal wrestled a little bit at 177 last year, but he's not really experienced." Novelty is an unpredictable character, says Reese. "You don't know how a kid is going to react," he said. "He might go into a shell and get nervous, or he might feel he has nothing to lose and go out and win." Schannauer feels the Colonels' inexperience may influence the performance of some of the first-timers. "A toumanment is a lot different than a dual meet," he said. "If you lose, you have to come back and wrestle in an hour or so. You can't dwell on a loss, and with more experience, you learn not to do that. "Because of the limited amount of time between matches, you wrestle differently. In a dual meet, you might try to ride a guy out. In a tournament, you'll try to pin a guy to conserve energy." Each of the 16 EIW A teams will send one wrestler in each of the ten weight classes. The top eight in each class will be seeded, with the remaining eight placed at random. The top three finishers in each bracket plus one wi~d card picked from the whole field will advance to the NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City (March 16-18). Three Colonels, according to Reese, have excellent chances to qualify. "Bauer, Schroat and Schannauer have all been wrestling well. They each have the potential to finish in the top three," he said. "After that, anyone who catches fire and has a good seed can do well. A few of our guys have the potential to finish in the top six." What are Reese's expectations for the team as a whole? ''I'd be pleased if we finished in the top four," he said. "Syracuse should win the tournament, and Navy and Lehigh should be up there. Our squad and Army may also challenge for the top. Merrel Neal (left) will wrestle at 150 pounds in the "The ironic thing is we beat Syracuse earlier this year, so anything is possible." Reese reiterated Schannauer's view concerning the immense differences between tournaments and dual meets. "Teams will shift guys around and try to score points in tournaments," he said. "Wilkes has always done well in dual aments. "We don't chip guys that go individual champi we do have are wrestle well as a · battle anyone." And the doing plenty weekend. Unsworth reaps from crop of recru · The months of winter aren't usually associated with regeneration. They are more often characterized by dormancy and the stinging realization that renewal will be preceded by a cold span of waiting. Winter is different, however, if one happens to be a football coach, as Bill Unsworth is. Unsworth is in the heart of the hit-and-miss process of recruiting, the one method of salvation which will prevent reoccurances of the 2-8 season past. One would think Wilkes football would be a hard sell after such a campaign. Not so, Unsworth says. "Actually, recruiting after a bad season ·is a little bit easier," he said. "Kids think they can step in and help right away." Factors other than football arc weighed more heavily when considering a college, says the coach. "At the Division III level, most kids know that after four years, their football career is over," he said. "We have to make sure that the academic program they want is available. "We also stress the Wilkes-Barre community and the campus itself. Then we talk football." Ah ... football. Can't forget about that. For a coach, recruiting is a lengthy chore. In Unsworth's case, the current subjects of his affection were known to him in the autumn of '87. "When kids are juniors, we get their names from their coaches and keep them on file," he said. "Then in May, we go to clinics and meet with coaches and get a few more names. · "We correspond with the coaches over the summer and get more forms with names. We usually get about 700 players on the list." Then, the sifting begins. "We eliminate players by looking at speed, according to the position they want ID look at academic ability. "From the middle of the season until break, we'll go to high schools and talk to players. For example, this past.season, we schools." After that-roadwork is completed, the in the drama. · "We try to get about 200 kids to visit those that are most appealing to us," Uns we're a Division III program, we can't say get a set number of wide receivers, a set mllD linemen. We look for good athletes, althou fill our needs. "The bottom line is financial aid. Every players who want to come here but can't financial situation." While Unsworth refuses to reveal n will say that this year's lot is pleasing. "We're being a little more selective this See The Locker eh: 88 � 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 1989 March 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 March 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/137568cda231a2d2841e5a6f30ca0c76.pdf f044ca9e7b8697ce150fac9a476970d0 PDF Text Text 'B,t1ifc=~e,(1§lJ/J:'l~Jf.~ (~~~ ~!'!~::::,::===: :, ,:, ---~nestling Ciolonels are ·. ...... . ·••••••peai1iJg a.t.••1ue•••u1gu1•••11m:e•••••••····· 1111 1•:1: 1111111111•111111 WILKES C OLLE G E Wil~es-Barre, PA 18766 ... Serving Wilkes .College since 1947 Number 15 February 23, 1989 · ilkes' Crown jewel arts Center dedicated Drew. eceive the oting final 1 Crusa invades urday (2 :y follows The February matchup ceding Friday,Feb. 17, Wilkes College y dedicated its new gym as 'Arnaud C. Marts Sports and rence Center." Doors opened for the occasion at enabling visitors to tour the ··es before the ceremony began. Wilkes students greeted the visi · offering information on the cenwell as their services as guides. ·c was provided by the Wilkes eBrass Ensemble directed by e,W. Campbell. The three-story, 75,000 square structure?s highlight is the gym. with a seating capacity of ,one of the largest in the counan institution of Wilkes's size. The basement has other rooms rts activities such as the wresroom and its adjacent quarters, and female locker rooms for Wilkes teams and theircompetia sauna, training and nautlis s. ), r to loo ng. Brian ·e ady tpaign ,ig victo ~y. :>thing sh rrio pa Thecoaches' offices are located ibe first floor. There are conferrooms located on the second as well as a kitchen and media . In addition, there is space ted forthe Registrar's office to relocated during the summer. The interior boasts a modem scheme of teal, grey, mauve, slate. The center was architecturdesigned by the award winning ofBohlin, Powell, Larkin, and inski. The site on which the new buildstands once held the "old gym," a ing that Dr. Marts established. Thus, as Dr. Breiseth remarked · gthe ceremony "the name of Marts is once again linked with a · al new ambition of Wilkes to Crown Jewel - The Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center was officially dedicated in a ceremony last Friday, February 17th. secure the support it needs to become a more signifigant institution of higher learning." Dr. Breiseth was referring to the earlydaysofDr.Martswho"by 1926 was one of the leading fund raisers in the nation and established the firm of Marts and Lundy. He became deeply involved in the development of Bucknell University where he was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1932." "Three years later, in the depths of a depression, his fellow board members called upon Arnaud Marts to be president of Bucknell. He accepted reluctantly and insisted upon continuing to manage Marts and Lundy, commuting by rail each week between Lewisburg and New York City," as the program stated. "Dr. Marts quickly became aware of the pressing needs of the See Marts page 4 Capin chair established· by Becky Steinberger Beacon Staff Writer WILKES COLLEGE - Former professor and president of Wilkes College, Robert S. Capin, will return after a five-year hiatus as an accounting teacher. A group of fopner students and friends have established a fund in his honor, the Capin Chair of Accounting, in the college's School of Business and Economics. Their goal is to raise $500,000 to recognize Capin's fine qualities as an educator and mentor. Capin graduated froll) Wilkes in 1950 · with a bachelor of science in economics, and re- ceived a master's degree in business administration from Lehigh University and his CPA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Capin taught part-time at Wilkes before becoming a fulltime faculty member in 1972, and went on to become Dean of Academic Affiars. He was selected in 1975 as the third president of Wilkes, a position he held until 1984, when he accepted a partnership at Parente, Randolph, Orlando, Carey and Associates, a WilkesBarre accounting firm. Among Capin's accomplishments include the Outstanding See Capin page 4 Robert S. Capin �. PAGETWO 'tJJflffllltJJ)li ., ·•:•:-· ·•:-·•·•:•:··•:•:•:•·-·.:-:•:•:~.:, Cracker Jack drivers are driving me crazy; get them off the road Driving is a way of life for most persons in the United States and sometimes, well many Limes, I'm convinced that many people get their licenses from a Cracker Jack box. You know what I mean, you're driving down the road at 35 miles per hour and out of the blue a driver who tan barely see over the dashboard pulls out doing 75 without even looking to ' see what moving objects he or she might hit. Talk about courtesy. Another common driving technique used by Cracker Jack driving graduates is tailgating. They're the drivers of the car that looks like it's two inches from your back bumper. Did you ever get the urge to slam on your brakes causing their front end to ram your car. I have, and if it weren't for the fact that my insurance rates would rise and my car would be damaged, I'd do it all the time. And still another segment of the driving population are the socalled "Let's take a Sunday drive during the week" drivers. They're the ones that go 30 miles below the speed limit and . almost always stop at every intersection whether there is a stop sign there or not. OPINION by Tom Obrzut Part of the problem, 1 think, is that the state of Pennsylvania doesn't require drivers to be reevaluated once they receive their license, whether they obtain it through normal means or the Cracker Jack crash course. This means that someone who received his or her license anytime during the 1900s never, ever has tQ be re-tested. I think this should be changed . . Granted, all reckless drivers aren't senior citizens, many are. It's been proven that a person's reaction time slows down as one ages. A slight difference in reaction time can be the difference between life and death. A simple re-evaluation once a person reaches 65 years of age and at set intervals after 65 might help alleviate some of the problem, but, I'm afraid, Cracker A.BURNING :: . _ 'ti ~ _ ,/ "/~ TALE.- t.,;n_ \ \ w\ . i,~ -..:i, ,. Jack drivers will forever haunt our nation's highways. In the meantime, to satisfy your urge to kill a reckless driver, just throw eggs at their car. . The time they spend at the carwash might give them some time to re-evaluate their Cracker Jack driving habits. r - - - - - - - - - - - - ----- lI The Beacon Serving Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. XLI No. 15 February 23, 1988 I IEditor-in-Chief. ............................................................... INews Editor..................................................................... IFeature Editor................................................................... IAssistant Feature Editor.................................................... 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IAdrertising Staff: Kelly Williams and Brian Summen IContributing Photographers: Lee Morrell I : The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and Iexcept during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacatioo expressed in this publication are those of the individual Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or w· Ito the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld f<J I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pillston n· IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the t:e~e!::,.~ pho~ ~~r is! : ~ I~t 2962:__ .. ' wine co on the, un at ti ym d. T least s ·g to act mo gs from my lishment thq 's cartoons ari ofmy mis · g up in fron a on the livi and Bosco , Banana Splits were always t er, Porky Pi1 • like an y goc il,eing created tocj ic that it is to, n of a sho I kid you ented fram thing like t up this bell: tly, hov inj a Turi ching the �PAGE THREE Editorial Student Government response Student IO Tom Obrzut, yes ssed some imporabout our function as . These concerns are require careful oo our part. It is i'l'nlle is thanked for bring- iliar with the funcvemment during ic year. At this n had reached a its structure and 87-88 academic a new president e council which a restructuring, strengthening day, we are still out such a that quite a bit of ade. However, deny that there is provement. vement is necessary · goffice hours. It is our office is often intend to change this fulure. I don't believe, our lack of posted ofgreatly impaired our What good is a campus whose members spend most of their time in an office rather than on campus? Our members spend a great deal of time on campus. Most are involved in other major campus organizations and activities such as Commuter Council, Inter Residence Hall Council, The Beacon, the Student Health Advisory Committee and the football team. A few of our members are Resident Assistants. We are also required to serve as student representatives on various faculty committees such as the Academic Standards Committee, the Library Committee, the Athletic Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee. From this it is obvious that student government members are certainly aware of our campus environment. Participation in other activities also allows for accessibility to much of the student population. Therefore, it is not really valid to say that we're only available at Wedenesday night meetings. ( ...and about that desk you saw being delivered .........We weren 'treceiving a new one; we were just trading one of ours with one of the secretary's from the Deans' Office.) Elections were not very problematic last semester. The replacement nominations and elections for S.G. representatives and class officers were publicized at Club Day and by means of posters. Freshman nominations and elections were delayed due to the fact that the fresh- bas always been to make fun of things. has gotten me in trouble, but more often le take it for what it's meant to be: a laugh at someone else's expense. Still, it all I really do is say what most people to say but don't because they're either have way too much class. I have never of having too much class, though I do sniffed a wine cork in a restaurant where the prices on the menu. t to poke fun at the video pablum now as Saturday morning cartoons, but they lawfully hard. To me, Saturday morning - or at least should be - sacrosanct. beginnig to act more and more like my I things from my childhood with just a emb~llishment than necessary, but it IOday's cartoons are obtuse and pale in with those of my misspent youth. saddling up in front of the ol' Motorola, Buddha on the living room floor, with toast and Bosco and reveling in the of The Banana Splits or Courageous Cat there were always the classics: Bugs Runner, Porky Pig. And while the live on, like any good classic will, the ies being created today are so bizarre, so 1> moronic that it is tough for a satirist to can 1make fun of a show called "Teenage , Turtles?" I kid you not. Such a show ■y most demented frame of mind I could up something like that. I wish I had. thought up this belly button lint of a more importantly, how much were they e -MutaRt Ninja TuFtles?- Kids could charater watching the Home Shopping man class advisor wanted to hold a meeting for freshmen to try to encourage participation. However, all original dates were printed in the school calendar. Changed dates were publicized by posters. The polls at the actual elections were open at lunchtime in SLC lobby and at dinner hours in Pickering Hall. By the way, nominations for class officers and representatives for 198990 will take place on March 7. Who is the president of S.G.? This year's presid~nt is Mr. Charles Sweigert. Charlie can be found around campus and at many campus events. He was introduced to the student body at the Commencement/ Convocation ceremony in September. Charlie has been doing a terrific job as leader of our organization and he's quite personable. Just as you encountered at LCCC, Mr. Obrzut, it's highly probable that Charlie is known by more than 80 percent of the students at Wilkes. Perhaps you're just part of the 20 percent that hasn't had the opportunity to meet him. I hope some of your questions have been answered Mr. Obrzut._I'm sorry you feel you deserve better. We are by no means perfect, but we certainly are making an effort. Sincerely, Maribeth Montaldi Student Government Senior Class Representative Recording Secretary A school for the students, or not? Recently, the College contracted Enrollment Management Consultants (EMC) to "conduct a comprehensive assessment of the admissions image of Wilkes College." This was done to gauge potential students' impressions of Wilkes. The study showed, as impossible as it may seem, that the school has no image. Not a negative image - as the average student might think; not a glowing image as the administration would like to think. To this point, the school has reacted by putting together sample groups of students to measure reaction to the study. The students discovered that many of the problems revolve around dormatory life. Incoming students are taken aback by the lack of housing and the condition of some of the existing housing. Another problem is the "lack of social activities" on campus. Loosely translated, that is a knock on the alcohol policy. I am a commuter student and I find myself on Campus more than at home because of all of the different things going on. There are in fact many events on Campus, most of which are organized by the Programming Board. Anyone who spends her or his weekends here knows that the Board ALWAYS has something going on. If not the Board, there are sporting events, concerts, lectures, or plays at the CPA, the occasional "all-college weekends" put on by Student Government, dances ... , get the point? The one thing that stuck out as a positive for the school is its small size and, accompanying low student/teacher ratio. Many future students like the fact that they will get to know and work closely with their professors. The study was a good idea and well done. I certainly hope that the school actually follows through with the suggestions of the committees, not whitewashing the bad to make the good look better. We are on the brink of some very good things happening to the school. Let's not blow this one. If the study says improve housing, do it. Don't decide just to show potential students the nice room in the nice dorm. If the study says add parking spots, do it. Don't force the students on the Commuter Council into a corner by forcing them to give out more permits than spaces. This school is for the students who choose to come here. It's about time that they get what they need; and the $7000-plus (more for dorm students) yearly pricetag gives them the right to expect it. Network. Another syndicated show gracing the weekend morning airwaves is an embarrassing debacle called "Steampipe Alley." This is hosted by a gentleman who appears to be a cross between Pee Wee Herman and Richard Simmons. Do today's children like this Hey; in case you missed it, the Arnaud C. Marts Center stuff? This guy scares the hell out of me. He may be was dedicated on February 17th. Yes, that was during break. a refugee from the cast of La Cage Aux Foiles. He It puzzles me that the school sent every student an makes Mr. Rogers seem more like Mr. T. invitation to the dedication, yet they would be so ignorant as to Things have gotten so bad for weekend morning schedule it for a time when the majority of the students would TV producers that they're resorting to rehashing proven be off campus. programs form the past, yet they somehow manage to The gym took a year to build, it missed the target date for make them worse. No mean feat, believe me. Case in completion by almost two weeks, and had some of the original point: "A Pup Called Scooby-Doo." How can I make rooms taken out (the raquetball courts, most notably). You a joke out of that? And Hanna-Barbara showed they couldn't wait three or four days longer to dedicate it? have no shame when they disembowled their one The gym, unless I'm mistaken, was built for the students shining moment, "The Flintstones," by producing a travesty called "Flints tone Kids." There is nothing first. Not the community. Sure the community is part of it, more disconcerting than a pre-pubescent Fred but it is the Wilkes College Gym, not the Wilkes-Barre Public Flintstone bitching and moaning at 8 o'clock on a Gym. Saturday morning. Please consider this next time. The last straw came when I discovered animators ae now creating cartoons based on food. Disney (which should know better) has created a thing called "The Adventures of Gummi Bears." It's almost as Thumbs down: Go to anyone who tore down posters that strange as Mutant Ninja Turtles. advertised "Winter Weekend." There was very little You know, if this idea catches on we may begin opportunity for the Student Government to advertise for this to see adult programming with a similar twist. Look event and the posters were a major part of it. Just imagine if it for the networks to. produc~ .a.b.udd)( ·cop. ~ow .called •• hatJ.L beeir .your .work:destroyed. · · · · · · · "The Adventures of Steak and Lobster Tail." A Giant Thumbs Down --------------------------- �February 23, 1989 PAGE FOUR Capin----------,j Continued from page 1 Community Leadership Award from Temple Israel, and the 1977 "Man of the Year" award presented by the Wilkes-Barre Lions Club. He has also received the doctor of humane letters from Wilkes in 1983, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from College Misericordia. Grand tour - Before Friday's dedication many took advantage of a chance Fonner st established lhe Endowed Scho ting in his honor. to tour Wilkes newest building. Marts---____:___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Continued from page 1 new Junior College Bucknell reHe greeted the large audience of cently estabiished in Wilkes-Barre," more than 750 persons shortly after it continued. Unexpected "growth noon. Bruce Grover, president of the forced Dr. Marts to find a leader for Alumni Association presented the the Wilkes-Barre campus." This platform guests. Frank M. Henry, chairman of person was Dr. Eugene S. Farley who became the first president of Wilkes . the Board of Trustees, said "the mission of the College" was much College. "Through a busy and like that set before Dr. Marts years enormously productive life Arnaud ago. Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Lee J. C. Marts found time, .energy, and devotion to help build this College Namey, expressed congratulations for the young people of Northeastern and best wishes to the College on Pennsylvania. Arnaud Marts chal- behalf of the city. Mr. Bruce G. Freeman, presilenged this community to invest in its dent of Marts and Lundy. spoke on future." Nearly all of the speakers at the behalf of Mrs Arnaud C. Marts. Dr. Gary A Sojka, president of dedication ceremony alluded to the aforementioned life of Dr. Marts. Bucknell University, commented on the close ties between Wilkes and The first of these was Dr. Breiseth. ·..elc&r Bucknell, thus expressing pride in Wilkes's construction of the center. Other speakers included: John Reese, "the third winningest wrestling coach in the country;" Dr. Sandra Bloomberg, a graduate of 1971; Joesph Wiendl, Jr., a graduate of 1969; and Marvin Antinnes, a graduate of 1961. The audience was then graced with the spectacular unicycle entrance of the Wilkes Colonel, Robert D. Wachowski, class of '89. Dean Emeritus George Ralston then followed with the Benediction. A reception followed this ceremony dedicating a building to a man who showed the very essence of what Wilkes is all about ~!J) ffllO !M@ {$J (flj ~~ [}{ -l1avel Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, Wilkes president, left,• Freeman, president of Marts and Lundy, pose next ID I of Arnaud C. Marts. Freeman spoke on behalf of Mn. IN DAYTONA BEACH MARCH 21-27, ·1989 .Jckage Includes: • Round trip air from Avoca to Daytona Beach via Eastern Airlines. • Accomodatlons for six nights at the Days Inn - Ocean front In Daytona Beach. • Round trip transfers between airport and hotel. ONLY EDWARDSVILLE Gateway Shopping Cenlllr Edwards>ile, PA 18704 717-288-9381 1-800-333-3072 WILKE~ARRE 100 N. Wilkes-Ban-a BNd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 717-621M222 1-80().333.3078 $429. ~?ed:· Quad Oocupancy •• Addttional $50.00 per person Damage Deposit required by hotel. This is refundable upon check-out. Al Ralee BIIMd On Cwnnl Tarttr., P« Pereon, Subject To Anllablllty a Cancella1lon "-ltlaa May Apply. a.anaa. 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YORK - CBS is out-muscling the other networks' Emperor Hirohito's funeral and President Bush's Far East this week, taking most of its news Japan at a cost of at least $2 million. NBC and CNN also will be on location . for funeral. Bush will attend the funeral today in he goes to China and Korea. Evening News" anchor Dan Rather called the precedented" by broadcast news, but warranted as "the end of the postwar era." • • LOS ANGELES - Thirty five year-old Marc Christian, Rock Hudson's former lover, was awarded $21.75 million in punitive damages last week due to Hudson's failure to tell Christian that he had AIDS. "I don't know why he didn't tell me," Christian said. "He took that to the grave with him. He should have been man enough to tell me." Born in Hollywood and raised in Southern California, Christian thought of becoming a baseball player, tried being a rock musician and, with his blond good looks, dabbled in acting and modeling. He was working on a music history project and volunteering in political campaigns when he met Hudson in 1982. On-line Budget Applications for Student Government are now out. They are due by Monday, March 6. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Chiodo, SG Treasurer, at ext. 4108. Crisis Series offered WILKES COLLEGE - •Based on the previous success of the "Social Crisis Series," which addresses religious values and social issues, the Wilkes College Division of Continuing Education is sponsoring a fourth course in the series. "Focus America: Myths By Which We Live" examines many of the beliefs about the traditional and contemporary concepts that have been identified with the United States, and how people learned of them. • • IG MACHINE ON CAMPUS ~r FAS GEO PH an The class, which is instructed by a panel of experts in various areas of religious and social issues, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16, 30, and April6, 13,and27,inroom409ofthe Stark Leaming Center. Cost for the course is $35, and class size is limited to 30 persons. To register, contact Ann Calkins, Coordinator, Division of Continuing Education, at 824-4651, ext 4460. Pre-registration is required. The Wyoming Ualley Chapter of the American Business Women's Association is currently .accepting applications from qualified candidates for their annual scholl!rship. The scholarship usually ranges from $500 to $1,000. Basic qualifications are: candidate must be a woman seeking a business or professional career; must haue financial need; and must be in good scholastic standing. Applications are auailable in the Financial Rid Office. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 1989. Northeastern's MAC r• There's a newcomer at school this year. New to Wilkes College, but not a stranger to students who need cash in a hurry. Any time, day or night. It's Northeastern's automatic teller, MAC. Located between the Stark Learning Center and the Student AGtivity Center, MAC is standing by to carry your full load of banking courses. If you already have a MAC card; you can now withdraw money from your checking or savings account, make deposits, transfer funds, check your balance and make loan payments - all at your convenience, 24 hours a day. If you don't have a MAC card, stop into any Northeastern Bank office in the Wyoming Valley. Opening a Northeastern account is almost as·easy as using a MAC card. Get to know MAC. This B.M.O.C. stands out in any crowd. A F PRIDE IN PERFORMANCE" l'IIORnlEAS'IEIIN BANK llfl'rJnnsyh,ania An aff1ha1e o f Pf"-K: FINANCIAL CORP Member FDIC �PAGE SIX February 23, 1989 -new theatre new The Gales of March blow· into Wilkes ., by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor The curtain goes up this weekend on a world premiere performance of The Gales of March, the newest production to be shown at Wilkes College's Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Dr. Mani LoMonaco, The Gales of March is the story of the Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. Included are their family members, the Reverend Bronte, their father; their brother, Branwell; and Arthur Bell Nichols, Charlotte's suitor. For those of you who the Brontes were, they wrote such novels as Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Jane Eyre (Charlotte). The Gales of March, by Lee Bollinger, offers insight into their unique writing style and editing methods. Portraying the three sisters are Maureen O'Hara, Jennifer Hussey, and Bridget O'Brien. The remaining characters are portrayed by Rob Johansen, Paul Winarski, and David Zimmerman. All are Wilkes students. Karl Ruling, the technical director, has designed an interesting and unique set. Costumes have been designed by Mara. Christopher Brush _is the acting stage manager. On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 23, there will be a lecture given by Ms. Bollinger at 4 p.m. At 8 p.m. on that same evening, there will be the preview ·performance of The Gales of March. This pre• view is open to the public free of cost. The official performances will be given on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Following the Friday night performance, the Wilkes theatre department will sponsor a question and answer session with Bollinger, after which there will be a reception in the lobby of the C.P.A. For ticket information, contact the Center for the Performing Arts at ext. 4540. Tickets are free for Wilkes and Kings students, and $4 for the general public. Come and enjoy this fabulous show. Shiab1 Shown above are the three stars of the play, The Gales of from left, Bridget O'Brien, Jennifer Hussey and Maureen shman) e but it~ ey shoulc ourts and Playright to give lecture at Wilke by Jennifer Gluc Special to the Beacon Lee Bollinger Wilkes College Women's Faculty Caucus and the Department of Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts present a public lecture given by woman playwright Lee Bollinger in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. There will be a reception following the lecture. The lecture is entitled Why I Write and according Ms. Bollinger, it "centers not only on the reasons one writes but also the reasons a particular field of writing is chosen." Ms. Bollinger claims her writing "to be innate" and stresses that "playwriting chose her and not vice versa." The event is a preview to The Gales of March, a play written by Bollinger which is scheduled to open Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m in the Darte Center. Bollinger has been writing plays since 1980 and has concentrated her work solely in the biographical field, hence she says, "each play I write requires a great deal of research." Research for The Gales of March began in the winter of 1984. She made two trips to Hayworth, England to do her primary research in 1986 and 1987. The title· for the play was thought of, she says, "at a point one day m March 1987 while standing in Charlotte Bronte's room overlooking the small church graveyard and listening to the wind rush in through the windows." Bollinger received her B.A. in English and communications from Gannon Unive · and her M.A. in comm from Cleveland State U OH. She is currently a graduate student at versity of New Ham New Hampshire, where working on a M.A. in erature. ······-··············-············ Black History Month Update ♦ ♦ i ~ILA~~ITCC CC1J.rJr~ IBJAITIR{ ~AJL(Q)N t Provincial Towers 34 South Main Street Wilkes--Barre, PA (717) s29.0219 : : WE USE AND RECOMMEND PAUL MITCHELL PRODUCTS AND MATRIX HAIR SYSTEMS t t t 11 (J)~ ~'JJY!Jl!))JENJf l!))JJ~(C({))TJJN'JI i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ! i l • • Matt Hanlan (sophomore) that the gym is and is an imprm campus. But, they added a pool to er ilkes to participate llegiate swirnmi i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ·-································ William Edward Burghardt DuBois, born in Great Barrington, MA on Feb. 23, 1868, was an American educator and writer who led the modern American black movement for full equality. He was a mix of French, Dutch, and African heritage. He studied at Fisk University, then later went on to Havard, receiving his M.A. in 1891 and his Ph.D. in 1895. He, along with .other educated blacks, demanded equality immediately rather than in some undisclosed future. DuBois joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1910. Soon DuBois became the black movement's most influential spokesman. His editor's desk at the Crisis (an NAACP periodical) became a podium for his changing ideas. He worked with biracial groups for racial justice and during the depression created a self-sufficient negro community. This program led to DuBois' abrupt departure from the NAACP in 1934. After WWII, DuBois went back to Atlanta University (where he taught) and to ' the NAACP. He joined the worldwide peace movement and advocated the spread of socialism. This alienated him from the United States. He won a Lenin Peace Prize in 1959. In 1961, he emigrated to Ghana. He died in Accra, as a Ghanaian citizen on August 27, 1963. Civil rights leader, edillll: lar was co-founder or Ille al Association for the ment of Colored People and the chief organizer first Pan-African Con 1919. DuBois died in it's a very nice faci been needed for a lo The only negative th the offices and stor. rooms are small. �PAGESEVEN t do you think of the new and how could it be better·? Karen Shiabo (freshman) it's nice but it should be . They should have courts and a pool. Matt Hanlan (sophomore) that the gym is very and is an improvement campus. But, they should added a pool to enable ilkes to participate in llegiate swimming. it's a very nice facility s been needed for a long The only negative thing the offices and storage rooms are small. Denise Caparoni and April Pedroski (juniors) We think the gym is nice but it needs a swimming pool. Diana Whalley (freshman) I think it's a good idea that they built the new gym. The new gym has new equipment but I think they need more machines in the weight room. Linda Gubitose (sophomore) I think the gym has adequate facilities for a small college, but they should have installed a swimming pool. Tracy Ebert (sophomore) I haven't been in the gym yet but it's appearance is flattering to the campus. Girth (senior) The gym is so impressive that I feel like I'm at an away game. The all purpose rooms should be completed and the racquetball courts would have been nice. Jim Feldhusen (senior) I used the facilities and I like it. It's definitely a bonus. Instead of going to the YMCA or joining a club, Wilkes has it. A pool and racquetball courts would make a full facility. Kris Erhard (freshman) I like it and I think it's great to have, but they need a volleyball or raquetball room. Dave Argentati (junior) I think the gym is great -- ten times better than the other one. I think there should be raquetball courts first and then a pool. �PAGEEIGI-IT ,February 23, 1989 Critics vs Readers: Awards for by Michele Broton Beacon Assistant Feature Editor When you watch awards shows, have you ever notice that the people or group you and your friends pick are never the ones the critics pick? Rolling Stone magazine noticed and they have given us a comparison of the Reader's Pick and the Critic's Pick. An example of this is the Artist of the Year; the Critics chose Tracy Chapman, while the Readers chose U2. Diesel and Dust from Midnight Oil, was chosen as the best album by the critics. The readers chose Rattle and Hum by U2. The differences go on and on. The critics chose one artist or group and the readers chose another. The controversy reigned, and it seemed no one could agree on who was best and who was worst. Sometimes, even the readers managed to contradict themselves, by declaring the same group or artist for opposite awards. For example, the Best Heavy-Metal Band chosen by the readers was Guns-n-Roses, but one of the groups picked as the worst band was, you guessed it, Guns-n-Roses. Every 'once in awhile, however, the critics and the readers do manage to agree on something. Tracy Chapman was chosen by both for the honor of Best Female Singer. Some of the other more prominent choices included Best Male Singer: Bono (readers), and John Hiatt (critics); and Best Single: Desire by U2 (readers) and Fast Car by Tracy Chapman (critics). All people are different, so naturally they all have different opm10ns. But for some reason, critics never seem to agree. with the general population. I guess ) it's just one of freaks of nature, to with the teacher accept his own I .acceptable answers that unknown place disappear to when them in the dorm ... Rubes VvOVvJ WHAT 115IAS{ · DORM WARS ONLY. 6 DAYS LEFT A GOOD SUMMER JOB TO FIND. SO .. DON/ T JUST GET A JOB. 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Tate and Argentati both pulled down six rebounds. The Colonels faced the tough Aggies of Delaware Valley in their season home finale. Wilkes picked up a strong, come. from-behind victory. The Colonels were led by Doughty, who tallied 19 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Argentati added 14. Graves, playing in his final home game, scored only two points, but grabbed nine rebounds and had five steals and five rebounds. A few days earlier, the Colonels hosted the highyou're going to have Cuvo,' " Tamai, a 21-5 technical fall victim at 5:41, said. Tamai chuckled when recounting the match. "It was ugly," he said. "I wanted to give him a good bout I made it to the third period and gave him what I had. Not many people can say they wrestled a national champion." Bauer won by technical fall (16-1, 6:57) over Rich Alveres; the slumping Diaz was decisioned 11-6 by Alberto Nieves at 142; Neal decisioned Bill Troop, 2-0 at 150; Schroot dropped Bob Scanell, 8-1 at 158; Shaud was defeated 3-0 at 167 by Steve Baumbach; Mendoza edged John Loercher, 6-5 at 190; and Schannauer kept rolling at powered Jersey Devils of FDUMadison. FDU drowned the Colonels on the sttenglh of Nova Madison's 22-point perfonn~. Wilkes was led by Graves with 12, Nolan with 11, and Wayne Henninger, who chipped in seven coming off the bench.· "If we had one more 6'5", 220-pound guy, it woµld have made (the season) worthwhile." Graves said. "We would get more rebounds and be able to start the fast break_ Nobody can stop our break." That break, sans Grav~ will have to wait until 1989-90 to showcase itself again. heavyweight with a 6-4 win over Duog Arena. The Colonels used a fourmatch winning streak in the 150 through 177 weight classes to take a 20-9 lead in their win over Franklin & Marshall at Lancaster. Reese commented on how the Colonels' late-season improvement has whetted his appetite for the future. "I'm really looking forward to the next three or four years. I think we're going to be a pretty tough team and give everybody a lot of trouble." Reese would love to begin causing that trouble at Lehigh on the first weekend in March. It never hurts to start early. STANTON LANES lege-bou ' 55. nd part prograa.: PAGENINE Locker-------Continued from page 10 him down. "Players are so talented today. -They are poised, quick and tough. It's fun trying to stop them." Love for the game of basketball will never leave Graves, and he wants to pass his knowledge on to others. He has alread~ begun to do so, coaching a Police Athletic League team last summer m New York City, his hometown. . "We took it all," Graves said. "Our record was 25-2 and 1t gave me a thrill to see that I implemented some of my ideas into them. "I have especially good communication with my point guard. It's important for me to have a player like me at that position." A smile crinkled his face after that statement. He must be a good one.Marc. . Graves ended up in Williamsport because his mother Lillian thought it would be best for him to escape the city. He lived with Jack and Barb Baucke, whom he has grown to love dearly. "Some people don't have one set of parents. I'm lucky," Graves said. "I've got two." . . The one image that observers will remember about Graves 1s him diving into the stands to snag a loose ball, a frequent occasion. His drive and detennination will be forever etched in many memories. "His tenacity was constant," Rainey said. "He's a great competitor." . . . . I watched Graves for just one season, but one mc1dent mvolvmg his play will always stick in my mind. During the late minutes of an away loss to Misericordia, Graves dove into the Cougars' bench after a ball with total abandon for his body. Even though the game was out of reach he smiled as he emerged from his fall. elderly man ,tapped me on the shoulder and remarked, "Look at him. They're down by ten and he's doing that kind of stuff. And he's smiling. "He's a hell of a player." You got that right, my friend. An ************* Correction In last week's "Locker Room," it was incorrectly stated that Graves played his high school basketball at South'Williamsport High School. He went to Williamsport Area High School. 11!1i~iE;i~ 1 Stanton & Empire Sts., W-B. ALL NEW... NLITE BOWLING SPECIAL" * FEATURES DOUBLE RED & BLUE PINS* ---DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES TO WIN--- FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS THE ALL NEW ROCK -N- ROLL TO WEAR Spandex tights, minis, leather goods, v_inta?e, jewelry, T-shirts from the Cure to Mis-Fits PER GAME COUPON! BRING YOUR FAMILY, RELATIVES & FRIENDS TWO OR THREE TIMES AS MANY SETUPS WITH THE RED & BLUE PINS SPECIAL! Comin2 Soon! Unique Double Sided Rock T-Shirts NEW HOURS: Mon. & Thurs: 11-8; Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 11-5; Sun: 12-4 �PAGE TEN February 23, 1989 ;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::J:!!!!!! The basketball court was Graves' ho All of us are great athletes in our minds. Most are aware of what to do in different sporting situations. We know where the football should be thrown, whether or not a pitch should be taken, how to shoot a foul shot . The problem arises when our bodies have to act on our thoughts. Marc Graves has no such difficulty. His body and mind are one on the basketball court, a synchronized pipeline of grace and quickness. Simply put, the guy's got great neurons. There have been many fine basketball players at Wilkes, but what will separate Graves in the memories of those who were lucky enough to witness his floor magic will be his explosiveness, his ability to take control of the contest at any moment. Whenever he pawed the ball, all eyes in the house were riveted on him without hesitation. Graves was as much a theatrical event as a basketball player. His act is over now, and four seasons have produced 1,277 points, the eighth highest total in school history. But points don't tell even a fraction of the story when describing Graves' career. He was a dribbler, a passer, a defender, a rebounder. He did it all. Yet the most evident aspect of his playing personality was the competitor. He radiated desire, and when the Colonels lost as they did often in the last two seasons, it showed on his countenance. And hurt in his soul. "Losing is an experience I'm not used to," Graves said. "It was tough because when I was a freshman, we were ranked 16th in the country. It's tough to adjust to" Despite the losing, Graves still knew how to have fun ... he had to. "When a team is losing, the guys have to become close, become a family," he said. That displayed leadership is one of many traits that will be sorely missed by head coach Ron Rainey. "He was a leader by example," Rainey said. "His work ethic, especially in practice, was tremendous. "He was such a good assist man and his push on the break was unbelievable. He was just a great all-around player." Graves' foes express similar sentiments. "His size was never a factor on the court," said Scranton head coach Bob Bessoir. "He's what I call an 'underground intimidator.' You always had to look down on the floor to see where he was." Possessing a ballhandling skill that allowed him impose his will on the defender, Graves dictated the pace of a fast break, choreographed it at high speed. He had total control and the feeling thrilled him. "I pretty much knew that not many guys could stay with me," he said. "That opened up things for my teammates. When they came out and doubled me, that left at least one guy open." Rainey echoed Graves' assessment. "People don't realize that in order to score 1000 points, as Jim Nolan did, you have to get the ball in your hands," he said. "Mark did an outstanding job getting the ball to the rest of the guys." Graves readily admits that the desire to use his ability to the fullest sometimes backfired. "At times, I tried to go too fast," he said. "In a lot of situations, I should have pulled it out and got everybody under control.'' But driving to the basket was a natural "The Gravy Train," from his childhood illustrious careers at Williamsport High School But the three-point rule that came along in I scoring locomotive to an outside track. "I love the three-pointer," Graves said. the guards. In the beginning, everybody was the defenses essentially came out to the peri a tougher shot.'' Defense is something Graves took to many a defender. If he wasn't picking a poc he was being a pest. "It's a great challenge to play defense," he to go against the other team's best ballplayer See L -C prograrr s. Nm t (March higher Colonels. 43-0 dr Marts ctoriei bruary t s, and Fi at Lane n Ree: rver and is ts. oing leased be a it me ade a fe we1 Post final mark of 7-16 how Lack of rebounding dooms ca by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor HUNTINGDON - One ingredient. This year's men's basketball team lacked just one ingredient that would have turned an alsoran into a title contender: the "pure center." The Colonels (7-16, 5-9 in the . MAC) did have junior Tom Doughty for rebounding, and he did a fine job down the stretch. However, what they needed was an Akeem Olajuwon or a Patrick Ewing type, a bruiser in the true sense of the word. This missing piece of the puzzle was glaring following the Colonels' final two contests, losses on the road to Juniata (90-86 last Saturday) and Misericordia (108-95 on February 15), who Photo by Bruce Alexis out-rebounded them 45-30 and 45Dave Argentati (14) scored 14 points in a win over Delaware Valley. 28, respectively. Preceding that, Wilkes defeated Delaware Valley much as eight in the early go- fouls with under two minutes to (72-60 on February 13) and lost ing. But, following a three-point go in the half, which left the to FDU-Madison (70-52 on Feb- goal by Ray Ott, three straight team with very little rebounding ruary 11) at the Marts Center. steals (2 by Marc Graves and 1 power. · The Indians took the lead The Colonels came out by Jim Nolan) and conversions strong against the Indians of Ju- put the Colonels up 43-39 with into the locker room, 48-46, on a buzzer-beater by Mike Welker. niata and stayed with them for 3:32 left in the first half. the entire game. · •· · · · Both Doughty · and freshman .. Wilkes stay.ed .even .with JuWilkes was down by as Rob Neira picked up their third niata for most of the second half, taking a 7-point lead early on two three-pointers by Graves and a deuce from Neira. Juniata then went on a roll of their own and pulled ·ahead by two. The game see-sawed until late in the second half when the Indians pulled ahead by seven, 87-80. The Colonels' 80th point was scored on the final basket in the illustrious career of Marc Graves. As usual, it was layup on the heels of a steal. His final shot, with 4 ticks left on the clock, was one of his trademarks; he began to drive the lane, pulled up at the top of the key and pumped the 3-point "J." This time he fell short and so did the Colonels. Wilkes was led by Graves with 20 points, Nolan with 17, and Ott, Neira, and Doughty, each with 12. Doughty pulled down 9 rebounds while Graves and Neira each grabbed 5. The Colonels experienced the same rebounding problems against National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) powerhouse College Misericordia at the D.allasjUI)iQr, high Aside from their troubles on mm..• the inside, the not stop the aerial Cougars. Miscric nine three-point bombs helped to out of reach, pu · up 44-26, with in the first half. were down 55-34 the half. The second half spurts from both Colonels slarted in 10 straight, three-pointers and points from Graves. 1'nce again, di ceived a blow by Doughty picked up first half and left his fifth eatly in the "I guess it Doughty said. out that early, ii thing." With Doughty came very im Colonels make And make them cut it to a 65-61 the strength of midway through the Misericordia See ying ba: courts < meml rat she admit Cultures ·end ofmy J was always �February 23, 1989 PAGEELEVEN son with four straight wins nels are peaking at right time will matter · thi:. estlers have look easy, 4-6 season, utive winning lhe program, with wins. Now, the t (March 3-4 at ltS higher stakes, Colonels. s 43-0 drubbing lhe Marts Center by victories over February 18 at ), East StroudsFebruary 14 at , and Franklin 13 at Lancaster). · observer of his nt and is happy results. are doing well," y pleased. We g to be a tough through il some tough we made some lost a few of ~ think we would that's how kids hes." Last night, senior Brian Bauer, in h!S last car~r home match, opened the onslaught with a 15-0 win by technical fall at 118 over Odell Kyler in j ust 4:44. Kurt Tamai followed with an 8-4 . decision at 126, defeating Greg Frigoletto, g1vmg the Colonels a quick 8-0 lead. Fieshman Mike Froehlich, who has replaced the shelved Dave Bonomo (out for the season with a leg injury), got his fourth win in a row with a 215 technical fall at 6:33 ov.er Chris Coffin. Anthony Diaz broke a fivematch losing streak with an 8-7 edging of Bryan Leese at 142. Merrel Neal was all over Steve ·Fishe~ in a 10-2 victory by major decision at 150, which upped the Colonels' lead to 20-0. The winning ways continued at 158 as Mike Schroat creamed Bill Kissner, 18-0 in 4:21. Senior Chris Shaud, also appearing in his last career home match, followed with his eighth career victory, a hard fought 6-5 decision over James Becker at 167. Charlie Keyes recorded a fall in his 177-pound match against June Grasty, Ray Mendoza picked up a forfeit win at 190 and Steve Schannauer won 4-2 at heavyweight Last Saturday at the Marts Center, Tamai (126), Froehlich (134), Keyes (177) and Mendoza (190) were the beneficiaries of four Hofstra forfeits as the Colonels picked up 24 gift points. They weren't needed, however, as the Colonels blitzed through the lineup offered by Coach Tony Arena's Flymg Dutchmen, suffering .only one defeat. Freshman J.P. Epifania subbed for the sore-r(bbed Bauer and gained an easy 11-2 major decision over Hofstra's David Muglio. The Colonels' lone loss came at 142, as Diaz was dropped by Sal Adamo, 11-4. Reese is concerned with Diaz' recent woes. "Tony is struggling," Reese said. "We're trying to get his confidence back, but he just doesn't believe in himself." At 150, Neal crushed Matthew Solarish, winning by technical fall, 17-1 at the buzzer. Neal controlled all aspects of the match, consistently throwing the weaker Solarish to the mat "Merrel's wrestled much better than we expected," Reese said. "He's probably the guy that's been the biggest surprise to us. "He has great leverage and he's very long, which enables Photo by Jim Clark Wilkes' Chris Shaud (right) takes control in a win against Hofstra. him to ride very well. He doesn't wrestle well on his feet, but he counters well. "I think he, more than anybody on the team, has blossomed." Neal attributes his 14 wins to plenty of hard work last summer. "I wrestled three times a week and lifted weights five times a week last summer in Neptune, New Jersey," he said. What about his technique? "I like to get on top and get the wrists and tilt him (his opponent) up." Schroat avoided mistakes and posted a 6-3 decision over Butch Padamonsky at 158; Shaud dictated the tempo throughout a 13-4 major decision over Dave McNamara at 167 and Schannauer's quickness overwhelmed 261-pound Derrick Magwood in an 11-1 major decision at heavyweight as the See Colonels page 9 son's play, not age, matters most enter a college athletic program and hope acontribution when called upon. Very few starters, and even fewer become the heart y what Wilkes Lady Colonels freshman Carson has done. She is the backbone of a helped them to a second place fmish and an me of the reasons for the team's success," Jodi Kesl "She is a great leader on the playing basketball in seventh grade and to the courts of Williamsport High School, four-year member of the varsity and spent her as a starter at her favorite position: point- some quality playing time. "I knew there were a lot of people to compete with but I thought I could play," she said. "I wanted to start some · g point-guard a lot," Carson states. "You games or at least play half the game. "The biggest adjustment was getting used to playing lhe most and direct everyone. You are the against better competition and better athletes. In high school, s at Williamsport was achieved through a anyone can play, but in college, you have to work for your· · but she admits that she owes much to Rod position." And work is exactly what Carson has done all season, • rican Cultures teacher. friend of my family and was a great help," according to Kest. "Denise is not the fastest or quickest player, but she was always pushing me and making me e me go to camps and play in the summer." loves to play," said the coach. "I never have to worry about to come to Wilkes because of the number her. She plays hard and is very intense. She gives 100 High School athletes now excelling at the percent 100 percent of the time." Despite averaging nearly ten points a game and leading Melissa Kennedy, Marc Graves and Mike the team in assists, Carson considers herself a defensive at Wilkes and that they were doing well and stopper. "I like offense in college a lot more than I did in high · gat Wilkes, Carson set her.sights ~n getting- school, but I consider myself a -defensive player." Kest agrees wholeheartedly. "Denise always guards the other team's best player, which is tough when you're running the show," she said. "Denise is an unselfish player who will give the ball up," says Kennedy, the senior co-captain. "She's the best freshman I have seen in my four years here. "By the time she's a senior, she could be an all MAC player." Kennedy isn't the only teammate quick to praise Carson. "I think she is one of the best point guards in the conference," says fellow freshman Lorrie Ann Petrulsky. "Everyone has confidence in her when she has the ball." Carson believed this year's edition of the Lady Colonels would be successful, but to what degree was the big question. "I knew we had a lot of talent, but I also knew that we were really young," she said. "I wasn't sure if we would make the playoffs because of our inexperience. "I've enjoyed the season but it's been a lot of hard work. I think the reason for our success has been that everyone is very dedicated and that the team played really well together as a unit." In about two weeks, Carson will unlace her sneakers and pick up her cleats, hat and glove in an attempt to win a position at first base on Wilkes' softball team. But not to worry, Coach Kest. ..basketball is her first love. "Basketball is my favorite sport," she affirmed. 'Tm always playing. I like to watch the Celtics and I really like Larry Bird." And for the next three years, Denise Carson, whether on ,the hard~ood,or the diamond, will be a sure hit,. �·wilkcs College Wrestling The Razor's Edge The Locker Room Men's Basketball Watch for the Springs coming soon to The B lVHkes-Ilarrc, PA lS766 Lose a 50-47 decision at Scranton Lady Colonels drop ch by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor SCRANTON - All season long, the fate of the Wilkes Lady Colonels basketball team had been in Nicole Kovaleski's hands when the game was on the line. With less than a minute to go in their 50-4 7 loss to Scranton at John Long Center in the first round of the MAC playoffs on Tuesday night, the ball once again found its way to the star sophomore forward. Trailing 49-47, Kovaleski re- ' ceived a pass in the center of the lane and began to square her shoulders toward the hoop and dribble simultaneously. The intended shot never materialized, however, as three Scranton defenders converged and slapped the ball away from Kovaleski and into the hands of Lady Royals guard Patti Brophy. This time, the Kovaleski magic failed. 'J shouldn't have put it on Denise Carson (42) looks to pass in the Lady Co the floor," Kovaleski, who led them," Kovaleski said. "I the Lady Colonels with 17 thought they wanted a timeout." points and eight rebounds, said. Head coach Kest was puz"They just stole it from me." zled by her team's failure to foul. The Lady Colonels, who "They have to know to foul were making their first playoff in that situation," she said. "It appearance since 1980 and the was just a case of inexperience." second in their history, were subScranton head coach in three points sequently the victims of some on- Michael Strong, whose squad had Scranton took a the-court confusion. Angela Mil- defeated the Lady Colonels 66-58 1:40 remaining ler committed a foul at the :30 on February 7, was glad to come turnaround by S mark, when Scranton's shot away from Tuesday's tilt alive. The Lady clock read :18. The infraction "We weren't ready to play," Kennedy cut it gave the Lady Royals a fresh he said. "I don't know what it 1:16 left with a clock and the chance to ,}et time was. Wilkes played their hearts Scranton's expire without attempting a out. We may not have deserved ball out of shot. to win this game. possession, set Simply put, the Lady "I think our seniors came up Wilkes to tie Colonels had to foul. They big in the end. They've been Kovaleski's tu failed to do so until four seconds there before." sequent co remained in the game. ScranTwo of those seniors were clock sent ton's Michele Gunteski converted Gunteski and Marilee Bamford, packing. the front end of a one-and-one who contributed 10 and 12 They and rebounded her miss of the se- points respectively. Junior Pam possible cond shot. Time expired and the Saxe added 12. ference (E Lady Royals advanced in the The Lady Colonels, who led which will MAC title race. 26-20 at halftime on the The Lady Colonels were just strength of Kovaleski's 11 left wondering. points and Krista Zoka's six Why ditl they wait so long rebounds off the bench, extended their margin to 30-22 on buckets game," Kest to foul? "I didn't realize they had a by Kovaleski and Miller. hurt us." new shot clock," Miller said. The Lady Royals then "I heard Coach (Jodi) Kest produced a 17-7 run to take a 39- next season, and Coach (Vince) Trivelpiece 37 lead at the 10:25 mark. playoff fruit, no screaming, but because of the Zoka, depite being a force ter, will have noise, I couldn't understand in the opening 20 minutes, saw that condition. e .. ozy ey the ... I n award~ or the fin y the As5 ACP). ~oroF '~~i,,,,!: � 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 1989 February 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 February 23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c8c11ecfd1615de4d5a47858f936b7c9.pdf d66f35696d32eada129023ad2393b5dd PDF Text Text ··1. ·-::-:-·-· !tball Edge ::>Ian reach mil Room sketball tft , WI L· K ES COLLE GI;: • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ••• Serving Wilkes College since 1947 Number 14 February 9, 1989 are! Flu bug has bitten campus College they have dents this symptoms forty docu- gestion. Most cases seem to start with low.er body discomfort and end upwithchestandheadsymptoms. In other words, it gets worse before it's over! If you have been living in a plastic bubble for the past few weeks and have been one of the lucky few to avoid the bug's attack, you may be able to avoid, rather delay, its coming with proper rest, nutrition; and normal good health habits. The Health Service urges, nearly demands, that you stop in and see them so they can treat early symptoms with the proper medication before more serious problems develop such sinusitis, bronchitus, or pneumonia. Maybe with little common consideration from those who have it and care to adhere strictly to simple good health practices on the part of those who don't, Wilkes can avoid the outbreak of influenza Penn State Main Campus incurred a few weeks ago. as a Ste I 1 he th els nic e K and 190 ut, heav he C 10" s II tea 's 13 gre y for me as having the bas a tern perature gh. many other flu feel lousy. These body aches, chills, m throats, con- FLU FIGHTER - Mary Supey, Director of Wilkes's College Health Service, above, cautions students against influenza outbreak through a bulletin explaining the flu's basic symptoms and treatment year's frosh: depressed and debt-ridden gs of the on Education f California at A) annual surshmen paint a "who aren't e future," sumenneth Green. ber of students, rted frequently ed" and devery high suicide college students xander Astin, the who directs the He attributes them to "tremendous pressures on young people to achieve." Whatever the reason, 10.5 percent of the nation's freshmen reported feeling "depressed" frequently, up from 8.3 percent of 1987's freshmen and 8.2 percent of the 1985 freshmen class. More than one of every five freshmen felt "overwhelmed by all I have to do." Green added freshmen may be unhappier than previous generations because "a larger number than ever before aren't attending their first-choice college." "First-choice" colleges are often expensive, and the survey indicated students aren't getting enough financial aid to afford them. Those who are getting aid are getting it in the form of loans that have to be repaid. Only 15.6 percent of the students entering college for the Fall '88 tenn received Pell Grants, which don't have to be repaid. It was the lowest level in the survey's history, Green said. In 1980, almost a third of the freshmen got grants. _"The federal government has, in effect, cut back on most of the financial aid programs intended to help college students from low- and middle-income families," Astin concluded. As a result, he said, "the burden of paying for college has shifted increasingly to students, their families and the nation's colleges and universities." The resulting money pressure apparently has changed the way the freshmen view the world, Astin and Green said. The economic recession that plagued fam- ilies nationwide in the early 1980s and continues to plague them in many fann and energy states changed the students, too. "These . are children of economic upheaval," Green said. "The recession of the '80s was worse than anything since the Depression. Their loss of faith and preoccupation with jobs comes from that." A record number of freshmen 72.6 percent said they were going to college primarily to get higher-paying jobs later in life. By contrast, a majority of freshmen in 1968 viewed "the college years as a time for learning and personal development," Green said. This year's freshmen "are like their grandparents who experienced the Depression. �PAGETWO February 9. 1989 •,._j_j__,..__,,,j.., <:\' ,:· .··.···:: ·······-:-:-:•:•:-:-:- ::;:;:::::::;:;:;:::;:;:=:;:::::;:;::::::::::::::::::~:;:::: ·-·-· ·-·-·-·-·-·..... -.-.-.-.;❖:❖:❖:-:- -:-:;:::::::-:::-:::::::;:'.:;:;:•:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;.;::.;:;:;:;::::::::::.;-:,:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:,:-:❖:•:-:-:-'.-:-:-:-:.:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:.:-:-:-:-:-·-:-:-:-:-:- Public outcry kills pay raise for Congress How would you like to be able to vote yourself a 51 percent pay raise for doing no additional work? It would be nice wouldn't it. Well just this week members of Congress had a chance to vote themselves a hefty pay raise. Their salaries would have risen from a meager $89,500 to $135,000. Not exactly pocket change. However on Tuesday the House voted to reject the raise by a vote of 380-48. And less than three hours later, the Senate followed suit by a vote of 94-6. President Bush signed the resolution that killed the pay raise hours before it would have become law midnight yesterday. My question is, where would the money for their salary increase come from? Our national debt is evergrowing with no end in sight and for members of Congress to think they can vote themselves a $45,500 raise is downright ridiculous. \ But before they could take action, the American public rose to the occasion. The final death knell for the raise? Public outcry. A Gallup poll showed that more than 82 percent of the American public opposed the pay raise. - OPINION by Tom Obrzut The controversial raise was recommended by a special comm1ss10n that reviews congressional and federal employee pay every four years. Approved by former President Reagan, the recommendation had been supported by Bush after he took office in January. "I believe some level of pay increase is in order and I will be working with the House and Senate leadership to develop proposals to achieve that end," President Bush said in a statement Tuesday night. It's as if they don't make enough money already. I know I can live on $89,500 a year and I'm sure you can too. All in all, the issue is dead, for now, but it's finally nice to see that the American public has been heard and, more surprisingly, listened to, even if it is just once, by members of Congress. ,----------------: 'r:he Beae.:on I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 I VOL. XLI No. 14 February 9, 1988 I IEditor-in-Chief............................................................. INews Editor............................::.................................... IFeature Editor............................................................... IAssistant ~eature Editor............................................... 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IAdvertising Staff: Kelly Williams and Brian Summers I I : The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall~ except during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacm Iexpressed in this publication are those of the individual Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wi I to the editor are welcomed, provided they are no ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected Cl I letters must be signed, but names may be withheldf11 IIThe Beacon is printed each week by .the Pittston . n· IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the ~e~...:...~ pho~ ~umber is 824~51;;:t 2~2:.,__ �PAGE THREE Editorial ave not seen it drifted into ealreadY. had d no WIN still alive and no answers are to week, 1 ran into I thought was a WIN committee and ageneral question IS who wanted to · with a look of of answers we get college's money? slx>uldn't the memmle IO better assist students for the amount of tuition meaning of WIN? remission they are getting? (It is Speaking of parties, a few of my $7500 total per year, isn't it? Yes - peers registered for a class for the The ed.) semester only to find out that the Shouldn't a college sponsored class was not really a class, per se, organization getting paid that but more of a social gathering where amount be more responsible for their · alcoholic beverages are served by actions - or should I say their lack two of the people who brought us of actions? WIN. For instance. I attended a WIN My question is: Is this a responeligible/Programming Board event held late last semester, and noticed a sible action for these members of piece of paper sitting on a table when WIN? As for awarding prizes, if I were I first entered CPA. I wasn't sure what the paper a senior, I would like to know what I was for and did not see any of the would do with a $50 gift certificate WIN board members present, how- · for the bookstore received three ever, I did venture over-to the table weeks into the semester. I don't wish to put down the out of curiosity and saw student ideas or basic concepts of WIN, but I names and social security numbers. I then assumed that this was the do feel that WIN members show a infamous "WIN sign-in sheet." I lack of interest, motivation, and resigned it, and then walked out door sponsibility. The major question is: · Who knowing that I had earned my two won besides WIN? WIN points. I then proceeded back to the Name withheld party I was at earlier. Is this the Don't take chances, never walk alone The city of Wilkes-Barre is up in arms. The body of a 40-year old woman was found in the West Side Landfill on Saturday. She had been missing for almost a week. The abduction and murder of Helen Demchak came in the midst of attempted abductions being reported in the area. These abductions are not restricted to the very' young and the very old. College students are just as susceptible to being grabbed off the streets as anyone else. As a student you should always be aware of what is going on around .you. You must be aware of your surroundings. In conjunction with this week's special health section, (commemorating National Drug and Alcohol Week), The Beacon would like to give some tips on how to stay safe on campus. (1) - NEVER walk anywhere alone, especially at night. If it means dragging a friend away from studying, do it. If it's not worth getting there safely, it's not worth getting there at all. (2) - If you can't find a friend to walk you to wherever you want to go, or it is too late to find someone, call security at ext. 4999. There is always someone on duty willing to walk students to where they must go. (3) - If you are in a building - such as the SUB - late at night and you know you are alone, close and lock the door, if it's possible. Never leave yourself open to a defenseless attack. (4) - Walk where it is well lit and well traveled. The best place to walk is along River Street. There are a good number of street lights and always cars passing by. 16th. Remember the people on S.G. (5) - A void strangers on the streets. If you are approached are the people you voted for. by someone you do not know, cross the street. Do what you So, Mr. Morrell and Mr. Obrzut must to avoid trouble. if you feel you deserve better perhaps One of the problems with avoiding trouble on this campus you should run for an office or encourage someone you feel would do is some of the poor lighting that surrounds some of the less traveled, but still used buildings on campu.s. · a good job to run. . The other night I was waiting for a ride in the front plaza of Meanwhile, why don't you commend those members who do put Evans Hall. I looked up at the lights that surround the plaza and I realized why I couldn't tell the time on my watch: the lots of time into S.G. and do it for more than "just so they can have lighting is poor, at best. One or two of the lightbulbs - there are three per lamp something on their resume." need to be replaced. Other poorly lit and heavily traveled sections of the campus are the stretch of South Franklin Street near the gym as well as Sincerely, the parking lot across the street from the gym, and the pathway Michelle Chiodo, from South Street to Pickering Hall. Senior Class Representative On the other hand, the Belltower is lit up like the Fourth of Student Government Treasurer July. Maybe I'm wrong, but the school is shifting its light bulbs to the wrong places. Editor's note: The purpose of Mr. My best advice to you is to stay at home where it's safe or Obrzut' s editorial was not to put until the wave of abductions subsides. down those people who put "lots of nt Government response Tom Obrzut's ed in the Beame start by in. Sweigert is President with you tasajournalttempt to find ce, S.G. did atall. Adean de our desk d we agreed. know before ting new filing asked us if we ent, I think o know Charlie eticandoutgoing. lyotherwise when ond sentence of you didn't even ? I must admit t know the exact student body that I found it very took the time find your 80% end you on your aware that there are some members who are less active than others and we are trying to get them more involved. However, I wouldn't go so far as to imply that S.G. members do nothing more than attend meetings once a week. S.G. members worked in small groups to plan Homecoming Weekend. Aside from the 400+ people who attended the dinner dance, numerous people attended the boo-fire and Saturday night dance, took part in the display contest, and watched the half-time activities. In early November, S.G. sold over 400 tickets to benefit United Way. Inafewweeksover300people will participate in Winter Weekend. Later in the semester S.G. will plan Casino Night and Cherry Blossom Weekend. Many of the preparations for these activities could not be done from our office. Each S.G. member also belongs to a faculty committee which meets at a time other than Wednesday night. Perhaps we are not as invisible as you think we are. The dates of all elections are posted on the Wilkes calendar, but just so you know well in advance, nominations (50 signatures for class representative/100 signatures for class president) are due on March 7th. Elections will be held on March time into S.G. and do it more than just so they can have something on their resume." We have a very good idea ofwho doesandwhodoesn' t do work and are , with our silence, commending those hard workers. As for running for an office, we choose to do good for the campus by way ofgiving you a paper. If we were to do both, both would suffer. Thumbs up: Go to Wilkes College for doing the state legislature one better by raising College Work Study minimum wage to $4 rather than the new state wage of $3.70. Thumbs up: Go to B.A.C.C.H.U.S. and SHAC for their successful attempt to educate the campus about National Drug and Alcohol Week. The Beacon is proud to have been a part of this project. Theed. LETTER POLICY tters to the Editor are encourag from all. Letters must be signed to insure validity but names may be withheld for reasons of anonymity. etters should be under 500 words . Any letter over this limit may be # edited Thumbs up: Go to the Wilkes College Speech and Debate Union for their fine showing in the Colonial Novice Speech Tournament. The Wilkes team took second behind St. Johns University. Thumbs down: Go to anyone who didn't give blood who could have. "The gift of life" is a precious one and without able-bodied donors, those needy patients may suffer. Your next chance to give blood will be April 27 in the Marts Center. Don't be a fool twice. �February 9, 1989 PAGEFOUR Reagan left little educational leg m by Michael O'Keeffe College Press Service At various times, the administration did give parents tax breaks for saving for college aid programs with an "income contigent students repay in increments depending on hor earn after graduation. While the income-contingent loan idea is still - students so far generally have not been using of the administration's other innovations were name of rolling back the federal govern education. "Ronald Reagan says there is no federal rr.e education," said Fred Azcarate, president oftre Student Association. "I thought that questioo with the Higher Education Act of 1965." In the name of freeing colleges from federal example, Reagan's Justice Departmentdeclinro., more than 300 student and faculty complainll radicals and sexual discrimination through I said. For the same reason, it approved tax breaks University, a private religious college that i dating. President Reagan also sought to dism Department of Education, which administen college programs, but dropped the idea in 1983 "The Department of Education," said stay." In Reagan's view, states were to pick up~ for colleges, but states have not rushed in to fl In fact, according to a 1988 study by the Education at Illinois State University, education spending during 1987-88 rep their budgets, down from 9.2 percent in I "They didn't accomplish all they wanted to up Aaron. "It's been a very mixed bag." dramatically shifted the nature of student aid from grants to loans. For good or ill, the shift is likely to be President Reagan's most enduring reform of American colleges. "We're not as likely to see a shift (back to grants) in the future," observed the College Board's Gwendolyn Lewis. Otherwise, observers think historians won't be able to point to many other long-term impacts of the Reagan years on the way students go to college. When pressed, they mention how William Bennett, Reagan's second Education secretary and "drug czar" in the Bush administration, helped start a lively national debate about the quality of college education. · Bennett regularly blasted the nation's higher education leaders as wasteful price gougers who pushed for higher federal funding, raised tuition exorbitantly and offered students poor educations. Such tactics, said Allen, effectively focused public attention on costs and quality. "Bill Bennett made sure people know what's going on with their taxes," she said. "There's an awareness and concern about American education that was generated during the Reagan years," agreed Terrell Bell, Reagan's first Education Secretary. Others, however, say the tirades merely alienated educators and did nothing to improve higher education. 0One of the biggest failures of the Reagan administration," said Bob Aaron of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, "was that it failed to maximize the use of the presidency as a bully pulpit. It was erratic. It was not sustained." Faculty and administrators were so busy defending themselves against such attacks that they had no time to work on ways to improve their classes. "In terms of innovation, I'd give them an absolute zero," Saunders said of the Reagan administration . Second of two parts Washington, D.C. - When Ronald Reagan left office last month in a flurry of farewell broadcasts and parties, he left behind much of the ambitious college agenda he outlined eight years ago either unaccomplished or simply abandoned. That's good news to Charles Saunders of the American Council on Education, which represents college presidents in Washington, D.C., "Fortunately, the Reagan administration's legacy is not as serious as they would have liked." Yet the administration's failure to accomplish _many of its campus goals - abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, shifting the responsibility for funding campuses from Washington to the states, ending alleged waste and fraud and getting colleges to adopt courses that incorporate "family values" - is upsetting to others. "They weren't successful," said Jeanne Allen of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that helped formulate much of the administration's education agenda. "There is little legacy." Not all of Reagan's higher education goals remain unreached, of course. Officials kept their pledge to reduce federal spending for higher education by halting direct aid for campus housing and libraries and by doing away with aid programs like student Social Security and the Middle Income Student Assistance Act. Between 1981 and 1988, moreover, the administration tfJe l\ragan JLegacp l_ r:[_1_:,i _:"a_:·1dla♦.1i.: .~;_1 _,ir-:_;. . . ___ .._;._;._••;•;•:•1•1••·•·.·•ti.·••.I•.•·.•·.•·.:-.· · .. . (ff{ Stop by the display in Stark Lobby on Feb. 14 to partic pate in the- Apple GiveAway and learn about the newe addition to the Macintosh Family!!! Register to win one of many great pdzes, including< compact disc carrying c_ases, T-shirts, ar,d .mqrel Free bumper stickers to _th.~ first 1 . 00 _tq ~[rive/ . (Drawing will be held that afternoon) You've seen how the power of a Macintosh computer can make creating any kind of assignment much easier. Now there's the power of the newest Macintosh - the Mac SE/30. As fast as the fastest Mac II, with all the portability of the Plus and SE. Have all your questions about the entire Macintosh product line and Apple's Loan to Own program answered on February 14. And don't forget the freebies! Apple, The Apple logo, and MacinJosh are reg· trademarks ofApple Comp/Iler, Inc. to fit. A fitting viting Donald homeless. Dan for the poor? tly one of the e in the early "dency. It's a blican strateyle' s youth, mg skills will ters tradition- �February 9, 1989 • PAGE FIVE • mission s Quayle ner-cities ;.id. "It's hard to think ... that in America someone that works can't to fiL A fitting afford a home, can't afford housing, inviting Donald and that's something that's got to be ~ homeless. Dan changed." :j° for the poor? These views are in stark opposition to those voiced by officials of the ~ tly one of the Reagan Administration and the for- ;! me in the early mer president himself over the past 'a . . idency. It's a eight years. Reagan often contended INNER-CITY QUAYLE HUNT - Vice President ~ Quayle. 1s sworn ~to office. Jan. 20 by Supreme Court the Bible outside the Capitol.• President Bush has sent Quayle publican strate- tha t manyofth e home1ess Ii veon the {I Justice Sandra Day O'Connor as Mrs• Quayle holds . · This compass10n• if on a mission to America's inner-cities to help bridge the gap between the Repubhcan party and the poor. Quayle' s youth, streets b y c h mce. ing skills will ate course of action could be a fore- fies little with the underprivileged . When questioned on the pros- society , Quayle stated that his job voters tradition- bearance of things to come as Presi- Even Stuart K. Spencer, Quayle's pect of the Bush Administration "will be to listen to what people say dent Bush has pledged to work. as vice presidential campaign manager, blican ranks. asking for increased federal re- who are out there where these probquickly as possible to solve pressing said during the past summer that sources for problem areas in big lem exist." social issues. Quayle "knows little about the cities, a request made by many mayThose places may seem foreign Quayle plans to tour some cities people or problems of the inner citors, Quay le said, "I hope we don't get and walk their poor neighborhoods. ies." into this situation of saying only to the wealthy Indianan as he tries to mold a new image as public servant He especially wants to speak with Quayle is quick to defend himmoney counts. to the "tired, poor, and huddled children about the problems of drugs, self. "I've got a good track record on "The new administration needs masses ... " crime and failing schools. issues such as unemployment and to crusade on these issues - drugs, t racism" in "I want to be able to sit down in urban poverty," he said. "The record homelessness, high school dropout But, in Bush's view, the uncond the statistic small groups and ask such questions is unknown to much of the public rates." ventional is worth trying in "a kinthe homeless in as 'Why is crime acceptable?' as a because they have not been told." While not outlining specific dler, gentler nation." Even Danny gand can't af- wayoflifeinsomecommunities," he To his credit, Quayle co-aupoliciestocombattheseblemishesin Boy in the big city. ·ng fact" and a said. thored a bi-partisan job-training bill • • Blatant skepticism faces the during his Senate days, an action vice president, who is perceived by which made many enemies for him in many as a son of money who identitheRepublicancamponCapitolHill. _, _.!'!ff.,...,.'. -:,..-M:7 . .. HM c> KM NH_ _.,;-p ~ ◄-,,,1.. +> ◄, j • (CPS) - Duke University recently become l.andview University when 1 f One Life To Live .... ".r:,.l~: - we l°'juu »fr_ ~::r ' ·,\ ' --- ~-~~■ ¢<·· -_,.,. , _ ~- - - -.. .;'.~ •;.:i~u.-.:~ r;.. ~~ ~ {i5) {i5) f:2} Lr' f.n1 ,· -~',( ••~ o ~{J /8 I.J'v '-8.J Soap shoots at Duke I I ~ @) LrlJ {i5) . fi=! ,{\ fW f..S fr..l ~ IN DAYTONA BEACH I MARCH 21-27, 1989 Package Includes: • Round trip air from Avoca to Daytona Beach via Eastern Airlines. In ·- • Accomodatlons for six nlg:-tts at the Days Inn - Ocean front In Daytona Beach. . • Round trip transfers between airport and hotel. ~-$50.oapor_D_Dopooll _ _ byhMl. l'IIIIIINl-upondlod<-o<I. ONLY Jeweka- $429.~~ 1,awe1 _,,._ 100N.--.... ·--, -· 11-•- . - - - __ CONTACr'RX#l IIEARESTOFRCEI WllJCB.UME 717-«222 _,,.11101 111.--, _ _ 1.-.-c °"_"-,__ ...........___ ,.__,._,,... ..,,.,.,_ ~ the cast and staf~ from ABC_'s daytime drama "One Life To Live" visit to do some on-location production. Duke "won" a nationwide location search conducted by the soap opera's producers, who will use the campus fraternity row to shoot an episode featuring "Fraternity Row," the program's "soap within a soap." "Duke best met the need for a fraternity row location," explained ABC spokesman Jason Bondeross. ABC, in trying to earn some publicity, last fall placed ads in 50 campus newspapers, and ran a commercial during the program, asking student viewers to write and explain why their campus would be the perfect location for the show. The producers, said Bondeross, hoped to build excitement for the show among students, who are among its biggest fans. "Soap viewing among college kids is very big." Students from all across the U.S. responded, Bondeross said, sending not just letters but videotapes, bumper stickers, coffee mugs, sweatshirts and photographs extolling their schools. "The kids were very creative, very inventive in the submissions they sent in," Bondeross recalled. Duke senior Glenn Zellman did the best. "Once at Duke you'd be amazed by the beauty and charm of the university and its surronding areas," Zellman wrote, describing campus buildings and woods that would wort well with the soap's story line. Bondeross said the episode featuring Duke will be aired March 2. 111.-.1us 1-i. lil==lltc:=:::::111c=::::Mitc==ii1C==◄ ~==::,aic=:=11c:::==•1e==~==:,a+ u II7~,f I ;.~~~!~~~~yp~f!!~~ilie nation's college students regularly cut classes each week. In a poll of 200 Rutgers University at Newark students, the Observer, the campus paper, found that almost eight of 10 collegians skip classes. Asked why they cut, students said they were bored with the class or the instructor, that they needed to study for a different class, that they were tired, could not find a parking place, had to work, were "drinking in the pub," or claimed to have "better things to do." �PAGE SIX February 9, 1989 S.G.'s Winter Weekend set WILKES COLLEGE Student Government resumed its meetings for the Spring '89 semester on Wenesday, Jan. 25. The main concern of last week's meeting on Feb. 1, and the one previous, was the S .G. sponsored activity, Winter Weekend. The theme of the event is "cartoons." Teams will consist of sixteen members: eight men and eight women. Each one of the twenty teams will compete in various challenges ranging from volleyball to relays in pursuit of points. There will be a dance which, as well as being open to the entire student body, Winter Weekend participants will be required to attend for points. At the end of the weekend, a winning team, along with first and second runners up, will be declared and prizes awarded. Applications can be picked up in the libray, the information desk in Stark lobby, Residence Life office, or in the Deans' offices on the third floor of the SUB. The participation fee is $16 per team (i.e. $1.00 per team member) and must be submitted with the application to any of the afore mentioned places by Tues., Feb. 14. Commuter Council and Inter Residence Hall Council reiterated the details of the Valentine's Dinner Dance to be held this Friday, Feb. 10 at Genetti's beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $9 per person and the fish and chicken dinner will be served family style. C.C. stated that out of the 110 applications they recieved for parking permits, 71 were awarded to those who met the most requirements such as distance, work and other tight Distinctive Designs 109 S. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA (Across from the YMCA) ORDER EARL 824-6644 Balloons Perfume ties. Representatives froin the Engineering, Nursing, and Biology clubs in addition to The Society of Women Engineers presented and read their first request for funds for the S.G. Board's approval. The representatives asked for $218.35 per club, totaling $873.40, for their third annual dinner dance. The dance would be open to the whole student body. Another major issue discussed during last week's meeting was the lack of school spirit and how S.G. could play a more active role in , the revitalizing process. A spirit committee of four S.G. members was formed to organize activities at two major events by Michele Corbett such as the Free-Throw Competition Beacon News Editor at last night's basketball game. After these two events, two WILKES COLLEGE -As of new members will rotate into the Feb. 1, undergraduate on-campus committee. The S.G. members hope employees working through white the rotating process will give card (federal college work-study) younger members experience and and/or blue card (institutional funds) guidance under the older members, will receive hourly wages of $4.00. as well as eliminatingthedifficulties Graduate students paid through blueencountered from the same four card, grant-funded institutional empeople trying to come up with a large ployment, will recieve $6.25 an hour. variety of activites. It will also allow Mr. Ed Moyer, assistant dievery member an opportunity to rector of financial aid, remarked that carry out her or his ideas. Wilkes College was one of the first The next meeting will be schools in the area to make a wage Feb. 15, at 6:30 in the Weckesser increase, though many have considHall boardroom. ered it The salary increase comes Boutonnieres Remember that special someone on Valentine's Day We accept.all major credit cards and we deliver Pay boost to $4.00/hr. for Wilkes' students along with a nationwide minimum wage regulation of $3.70 per hour, an increase from $3.35. Dean of Student Affairs Lampe-Groh commented that the increase was meant to encourage student employment by offering more competitive wages. The benefits of working on-campus include more flexible hours and convenient locations. The salary increase at the College will be a definite advantage to those students trying to pay off debts. k T. Washington w a mulatto slave ·c . farm, and spe of his freedom graduating frc , then a seco and industr T uskegee l in the Black B h in 18 into oat gnition as in what 1 Atlanta Co e proposel n North, South wl lacks. cious g ition i the f blacl oaliti1 ·oin. errel iller, �ack History Month is here T. Washington was a mulatto slave ·on · farm, and spent of his freedom in graduating s ·d s from te, then a s!conand industrial Tuskegee Int in the Black Belt gnition as a what beAtlanta Com- · BOOKER T WASHINGTON* ' crowned in 1901 by a dinner at the White House with President Th~re Roosevelt and his familt hin "Th was· gdton f Twasks d~bbebed e tzar o u egee cause many blacks of his day referred to him privately as "The Wiz.ard." Born in Japlin, Missouri, on Feb. 1, 1902, Langston Hughes wrote his first poem for Prize Day at his grade · school, where he had been elected class poet Hughes had the joy of seeing his first poems published in his high school paper. He went on to have many of his works printed in· many magazines. Hughes' wntmg talents broadened from poetry to writing short stories for magazines of wide circulation, such as Vanity I Fair Poetry The New Republic, and The Masses. Hughes showed himself to be a close and intelligent observer of cultural, political, and soc- He continued to display a many-sided interest in the theater, and several of his plays were performed on Broadway. Official recognition came to him at the 51st annual meeting of the N.A.A.C.P. in 1960 when he was awarded the Spingarn Medal which is awarded every year to an outstanding black personality. Nev:, ial life, not only in his own country, but also in the many foreign countries in which he had traveled. LANGSTON HUGHES* Coalition aims to reach college com~unity conscious group, t Coalition is de. tening the camlems of blacks on kl aiding the school black enrollment But the club's acnv1nes aren't restricted to the campus, and they say they want to "help out the community as well." President, Mike Harrison (a junior) and vice-president, Ron Miller (a senior), lead the Black Srudent Coalition, which has 16 members, so far. They, and their advisor, Amy Widemer, want to increase membership. Their other goals include becoming more well-known on campus and becoming more involved in school activities. Part of a plan to make the Black Student Coalition more well-known includes the possibility a series or commercials on Wilkes Today. Presently, they would like to let the campus know that February is Black History Month. They feel it is their duty to let people know that there are successful, interesting black people. The Black Student Coalition feels that some of the things blacks have done in the past have gone relatively unnoticed. For anyone interested in joining the Black Student Coalition, they meet every Tuesday at 11 :00 in the wide-screeen TV room. Come one, come all and become a part of a group that really cares about the campus and community. Come and join the . Black Student Coalition. ,wt))~~fijflfl)~ -~ff~ ~ ~ ~ © ~ ( w ©fjJ ~,tttY@WJ~~~, If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then you should submit to th 'IJ)lDUSflJIPT! The 'IJ)lDUSflJIPT office is located on the third floor of the SUB. Either slip your submissions under the door, or give them to any 'IJ)lDUSflJIPT member. Editorial Staff: Eddie Lupico - 829-8440 j Michele Broton - 825-5097 The club is open to anyone Rebecca Haywood • 825-5097 tor) Todd Warner, Craig Stevens, .__ _ _ _ _ _ _K_a_t_h_y_F_li_n_c_h_-_8_2_9_-_9_1_9_9_______ S11dent Coalition is celebrating Black History lie to join. The members of the group are, (I ' n, Merrel Neal, Sean Hearon, Mike Schroat, Ray Carter, and Paul Stuart. Ron Miller, Brian Nelsnick, Lou Freeman, and John Craparo. Not �Dean machine:· Deans, deans, . everywhere with not a job to do The other day I was thumb- i gress, mentioned a strong rise in ing though a current issue of the ratio between elected offiU.S. News and World Report- cials and constituents. -which is quite difficult since I Not to be outdone by this have no thumbs. trend of "too many chiefs, not Two articles caught my enough Indians," Wilkes College attention. I noticed the rising is in the same tepee. Not with trend mentioned in those articles military officers, elected offiwas very similar to the rising cials, nor Indian chiefs, but with trend we have here at our very those loved members of our own Wilkes College. administration -- Deans. The first article discussed Yes, it seems every time the military dilemma George you turn your back here at Bush will face when he takes Wilkes they are making someone office. In this article there was a Dean of Something. In fact, one of those little distracting I there are so many Deans they are boxes they have right in the -' even going to create a new middle of the article that only • branch: a spin-off of the Dean seems to annoy me when I am I of Student Affairs called the Dean reading. It had a graph showing of Dean Affairs, just to keep the the strong rise in the ratio of massive Dean population in conmilitary officers to enlisted per- trol. sonnel. Don't get me wrong. I have The other article, which was nothing against the Deans. I something dealing with Con- happen to feel they play a vital The Dean of Bad Inter• personal Skills (a.le.a the role here at Wilkes -- of course, these would be your high major Deans, the ones atop the pantheistic power structure. Yet there are those lesser Demi-Deans, some of whom I feel are unneeded. A few of these are: The Dean of Silly Ideas (a.k.a. the Dean of Disorganization): This Dean has some influence every now and then. For example, he was in charge of running the Bookstore's textbook sale at the beginning of last semester. they are just too Dean of Inhumanities): This These are ju Dean is personally responsible Martin, James for the pleasant visits you have bosie, Jan and to the Registrar's office. When (Flintstones), not working at the Registrar's, Dean. . ' Dean... he spends his time kicking Mean Gene the ' puppies, tripping old ladies, • (who does a great mugging Brownies and stealing the second floor o their cookies, and other friendly Dean-aro ($ who interactions. cashier's office), The Dean of Mainten- Dean Stalk, an ance (a.k.a Dean Sloth): This Dean-i (the Dean is in .charge of making sure who was handcuff that whatever breaks down in jacket and hung your dorm will he fixed some- from the Bell To time before we need a new gym. Though we lll8J As you can see, these Deans less to stop this are really not needed here at from the seemin~y Wilkes and only add to the mass confusion. Yet. there are some "Dean Machine," we other Deans who, though not on least before it the level of our beloved Major Deans, should nonetheless be The psychedelic Misfit Toys arrive by Mary Jo Rubino Special to The Beacon . and percussion; Dennis Kapyoyos on guitars; Ed on bass Recently two members of guitar; and Michael Adams on the Misfit Toys, a Washington drums. The band performs all oriD.C. area band, visited WCLH to ginal music written by Ed and help promote their newly releas- Elizabeth. ed 12" single and their upcoming The band was formed in area concert. 1985 and has performed regularly Elizabeth and Ed Fusco, the throughout the Eastern seaboard. drive behind the band, provided Last year the band released a WCLH with an interview and ID 12" single featuring the songs that has currently been getting "Tell Me" and "The Ordinary," airplay on our College radio sta- both of which can be heard on tion. your College radio station Misfit Toys consisfiS of WCLH. Their style ranges from Elizabeth on vocals, keyboards, psychedelic dance 'to gothic and cocaiJ rtheir ess, an . sai w-up tl they have received positive responses from audiences and radio stations alike. Misfit Toys will be performing in Allentown on Saturday. Feb. 11 at Oliver J's, which is located at 11 North 7th St. in downtown Allentown. Admission is only $3.00 for the concert, which promises to be an enjoyment for all music lovers. If you'd like to hear some of the Misfit Toys' music, tune into WCLH, New Music 91, and attend their concert this Saturday. You won't be disappointed. relapS4 n studyi1 treated ran ad1 s that r d ou1 ded th( e drug id. ethod ·ca seling and si1 ss sai c7-Mimmos Pizza&,, Midtown Village 41 S. Main Street CJ{eytaum a29-n40 Martz Towers 46 Public Square 824-7101 Over 50 brands of Domestic and Imported Beers in bottles or 6-packs to go. Hot and Cold Hero Sandwiches. 6 oz. Char-Flamed Hamburgers (includes FREE order of homemade French Fries) . Calzones. 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Childress, an associate psychology professor at the lvania, said detoxified cocaine addicts stay drug-free pt follow-up therapy aimed at desensitizing them to the cause relapses. been studying the effect of this form of therapy on 1mare treated at Veterans Administration Medical Center enter the hospital for a week to rid their bodies of the ., Slay for an added two weeks of psychotherapy, including things that made them desire cocaine, she said. · g to find out whether the things that patients saw, felt, reminded them of the drug and whether those things · for the drug and psychological arousal, excitement or said. · her method is similar to those used to help phobics fels and panic attacks. tug counseling has focused on advising recovering addicts fan people and situations that remind them of drugs. "That's am,' Childress said, "but it's very hard to follow." y: Tin helps blood pressure N - Tin can prevent the development of high blood - a surprising finding that may eventually help develop drugs to guard against hypertension in humans aid last Thursday. dNew York scientists reported that when rats bred to develop were given tin crystals before they matured, the animals did tvelop high blood pressure. published in the journal Science, the scientists said the tin not lower blood pressure in adult rats who already had the astrain of rats with normal blood pressure. 1 mice ts dental X-ray guidelines N-A government panel issued guideli~es last Tuesday excessive use of dental X-rays, and recommended children tab not be subjected to the procedure more than every one or 111d Drug Administration-sponsored panel of dental experts, the "voluntary guidelines," also recommended adults with .- be subjected to the X-rays more than every two or three and adults generally need not be X-rayed each time they see iftbey are not at high risk of dental caries and show no other disease," the FDA said. Those of us who drink know how alcohol aff~ts us, but not everyoneknows what alcohol can do to their health. When most people drink they don't think about the effects of alcohol on their bodies nor about what excessive drinking could do to their lives. Different people drink different amounts and types of alcohol, but one 12 oz. beer, one 4 oz. glass of wine and a 1/2 oz. of whiskey have the same alcohol content. One thing which may indicate how much a person drinks is the reason why that person is drinking. Responsible drinkers drink along with other activities (not using alcohol for its own sake); drink with others (drinking alone can lead to problems); and avoid intoxication by drinking slowly, eating food and paying careful attention to their reactions Then there are others who drink to get drunk, to block out, or escape from problems, or to substitute for close relationships or challenging work. Many people do not know that there are five stages of intoxication. The first stage, or the "happy" stage, is characterized by increased talking, friendliness and relaxation. A person has fewer inhibitions and worries. There is some loss of judge7 ment and efficiency. In the second, or "excited," stage, a person may ~ emotional or exhibit erratic behavior. His/Her thinking is impaired and reactions are slowed. In this stage, a person will have poor judgement and loss of control over actions. With continual drinking, a person will enter the third, or "confused," stage, where he/she will stagger and become disoriented. He/ She may become moody and his speech may slur. In the next stage, one might be unable to walk or stand , and thus, be approaching paralysis and unconsciousness. In this fourth stage, or "stupor," vomitting occurs. In t~e last stage, the person be- comes comatose. He/She becomes completely unconscious, with few if any reflexes. It is' also likely that death may occur from respiratory paralysis. So, one can see that alcohol can have more than a drunken effect on us. Itmayhaveadeadlyoneifwe're not careful. Because alcohol is a toxic drug and affects our whole system, it can cause damage to the central nervous system resulting in: poor vision, loss of coordination, memory loss, loss of sensation, mental & physical disturbances and brain damage. These impairments may cause someone to act or do something he wouldn't do if he was not under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol also impairs and eventually destroys the liver's functions by causing a chemical imbalance, inflammation and cirrohosis, which can lead to kidney failure. The digestive tract is irritated by the alcohol, possibly leading to canceroftheoral cavity; irritation of the esophagus; stomach damage; inflammation of the pancreas; digestive problems; and nausea. Heart disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and heart attacks have also been associated with alcohol. Alcoholic women are prone to difficult menstruation, miscarriages and infertility while alcoholic men can develop problems like impotency and sterility. Other drugs people commonly take also impose health risks to users. Mild tranquilizers, such as Valium and Librium, cause drowsiness, decreased muscular coordination, confusion, skin rashes, constipation, menstrual irregularities and alterations in sexual drive. Although Valium is the most frequently prescribed drug of any type in the United States, itis also the most frequently reported in connection with emergency room visits caused by misuse or overdose. Barbiturates are primarily prescribed to treat insomnia and anxiety . Barbiturates such as BEER - Killer in disguise. Amytal, Nembutal, and Seconal, are considered the most dangerous central nervous system depressants used in medicine today. Tolerance to barbiturates is easily achieved in about two weeks, so that more is needed to produce the same effects. The increased dosage will lead to headaches, grogginess, and a decrease in motor performance for several hours. Once a physical tolerance to alcohol has developed, the margin between a sleep-producing dose and a fatal dose is dangerously narrow. As little as two drinks taken with a moderate dose of barbiturates can cause an overdose. Drugs which were not mentioned (i.e. nicotine, marijuana, LSD, cocaine, etc.), students must realize, may also have a hazardous effect on the body. If you are using any drug, either recreationally, or for medical purposes, you should find out the effects of those drugs. Drugs affect your behavior, thinking, sex driveand your life. To get more information on the drugs you use, you can ask your pharmacist or you can contact College Health Services. Another good source is the library. There have been many books written about drugs and their effects. So to prevent drug abuse, educate yourself. Its your life!! �HEALTH2 February 9, 1989 Concerned about a friend? Here's what to Talking to a friend whom you suspect might have a much" is an opinion that might be disputed based on the problem with drinking or drug usage can be a difficult task. number of times a person drinks, the amount he/she drinks, Questions about the right time to initiate the discussion, the effects of the alcohol and other factors. the fear of the person's becoming angry or rejecting the By naming behaviors, however, no such dispute is problem, and the potential risk of losing a friendship all possible; the person either did or did not smash a window, did contribute to the uneasiness frequently felt by a concerned or did not miss classes, or did or did not get into a fight. Be friend. careful not to get trapped into talking about the reasons behind Campus counseling, in conjunction with National the behaviors - people who have problems with drugs or Collegiate Drug Awareness Week (February 6-12, 1989), alcohol are often very good at providing reasons that excuse offers the following suggestions on approaching a friend who both the behavior and the drug 6r alcohol usage. is experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. Why the behavior occurred is not important What is important is that it did occur and that it had a negative outcome. Before you talk to the person: In other words, try not to get involved in discussing why 1. Take some time to learn about the effects of the drug it was okay to miss a class, or why fighting was justified. or alcohol. It's important that you have some valid Focus on the act that fighting and missing classes are information regarding the kinds of problems drug or alcohol self-defeating experiences. misuse can cause in order to provide your friend with a When you talk with the person: realistic picture of the problem. 1. Approach your friend in a supportive manner, letting 2. Get the support of other people who are important to he/she know the concern you have for them. Be patient and or have an impact on your friend. You may want to use these try not to lose your temper - remember the problem is a people for support, to test ideas and possible approaches to difficult one to face and may have taken a long time to take with your friend, or to be with you when you discuss the develop. situation. 2. Be specific when you are talking about the negative 3. Seek information and help from people trained to deal outcomes associated with the drinking or drug usage. Give with drug or alcohol problems. On campus, these resources dates, times, and people present when talking about the include Campus Counseling, Health Services, Residence Life, negative experience. and some faculty members. Don't spare any details or stop until you have covered all the items on your written list. Be supportive, firm, and 4. Take time to compile a written list of negative honest. outcomes associated with the person's drug or alcohol usage. You want to focus on behavior and stay away from personal 3. Let your friend know what choices are acceptable and opinion as much as possible. For example, "You drink too (if you want) how you will become involved in helping with the problem. You should not try to help your yourself. You can be an important support. Help your friend make and get to appointm "someone" your friend talks to. Don't try to problem alone. 4. Don't try to punish, bribe, or threaten your stopping the drug or alcohol problems. These seldom work. 5. Present your friend with several resourc~ in dealing with drug or alcohol usage. (A number are available both on and off campus; call Counseling at ext. 4 732 for more information.) As far _as finding the best time to approach Campus Counseling advises that there is no "rigll However, some factors that make the con are approaching your friend with a small group 0 concerned individuals rather than confronting lhe yourself, approaching the person "the morning the effects of the problem are fresh and have a mind regarding the problem, the effects, and the exist to help your friend deal with the problem. Some things to avoid when approaching include throwing away the drugs or alcohol (your always get more), drinking or using drugs aJ0111 friend ( the message you are sending is that it's lilf or do drugs) or to approach the person while influence of drugs or alcohol (in this state, • discussion or decision making can take place). Above all else, be supportive, concerned Don't be afraid to take a risk and talk with so be misusing alcohol or drugs. It could be one important things you can do for a friend. B.A.C.C.H.U.S. offers a safe ride hom The B.A.C.C.H.U.S. (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) Chapter of Wilkes College is in the process of instituting a safe-rides program. This service will be open to any student - commuter or resident - who feels they have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely. Any student in this situation can call a cab company for a free ride back to campus. The maximum cost to B.A.C.C.H.U.S. for a cab ride has been set at approximately $6.00. This would be the cost of a cab ride from the Woodlands back to campus for one to four people. Students may call for a free cab ride back to campus from anywhere within this approximate radius. The cab will drop students off anywhere on campus. Commuter students will be issued stickers with the name and phone number of the cab company they are to call. These stickers can be attached to student identification cards. B.A.C.C.H.U.S. will monitor this program thru the use of student identification numbers. The cab drivers will record the identification number of the students utilizing the service. These numbers will be turned over to the members of B.A.C.C.H.U.S. to be compared against a master list. There will be no admin- Health care Ignorance is never bliss What do Ralph Nader, Gloria Steinem and Dr. Tim Johnson have in common? Give up? They're all consumer advocates. While Nader takes a hard line on faulty cars and food additives, Steinem and her colleagues promote women's issues, including health car needs, rights and responsibilities. Of course, Johnson, the friendly medic of GilJ2Ji. Morning America, struggles to put medical complexities into a neat, easy-to-use package equally accessible to the laborer and lawyer. But students are health care consumers also, and they need information. Within the past decade, the economic crunch has stretched student's limited economic resources. Health care hasn't been immune to rising costs. In fact, it has consumed a greedy 11 percent of the gross national product in rec_ent years. As a result, many are taking a serious look at the American health care deilvery system in an attempt to keep their costs as low as possible. There are many areas for consumers awareness within the system. Choose your doctor wisely, looking carefully at the alternative delivery systems. Think before you buy. Does the practitioner offer the services you really need at a price you can afford? Don't hesitate to compare costs for routine or acute care. Also, call several pharmacies before you get that prescription filled. Investigate health care insurance carefully before enrolling. Don't wait until you need to file a claim to determine the limits of the plan. When health care is the product, ignorance is never bliss. For further information on health care consumerism, call or visit the College Health Service. istrative involvement and no names will be attached to the numbers. and injuries that drinking and driving each year. _ B.A.C.C.H.U.S. has invested much time and effort into establishing this service. We feel that it is a very worthwhile program and hope that students will not hesitate to use it. are am, of datt us crime creasing ege camp~ as acqu , it is tween er. could l yfriend er, h1 member. trary t whom some ps: dark alley ion, and s: t It plays a vital 1 and personal g1 lege, you are · y life and y01 you vulneral rience pre ogical and ic and soci~ ss of a larg1 Through this program we hope to encourage responsible drinking habits and to help reduce some of the senseless deaths Professional and Effective Treatme Alcohol and Drug Abuse in a Warm Caring Atmosphere The OREUNIT At Nesbitt Memorial Hospital 518 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 1 283-2388 om stress, have to l, ogical signa daches, dig, on college stresi conflict with a .important exarnina tial weight gain, few quick tips for Irate on one problc mnment, take Ii~ from stress, and pr �February 9, 1989 try to hel ;tantsup d getto a to. Don several usage. off C re info ,time t there .t make ith a :tt on " fresh • effects, th the p en ap gs or al using ding is the per !I (in thi m take ive, c ii talk w It cool a friend te rape: It can happen to you stereoare among the cases of date rape. serious crime that is wn as acquaintance · rape, it is forced between persons another. ... · t could be any, boyfriend, date, co-worlcer, husband, flnily member. I contrary to the whom people be some psychotic in dark alleys. an act of sexual consequences victim's life caus~ a feeling of ion, and sex- IO t for both men understand the atcontribute to date cause situa- ges are corny or nonvery language), the man usually thinking a woman is "playing hard to get" and believing she means "yes" when she says "no." Date rape also results from a lack of clear understanding of each other's sexual intentions and expectations. Often men are stereotyped as competitive and aggressive, and women are por-trayed as yielding and passive. Acquaintance rape can be avoided by expressing intentions clearly before you get into a sexual situation - know your limits. Avoid secluded places, remember the influence of too much alcohol or drugs on your vulnerability, and be assertive. The problem of sexual assualt is of growing concern. Colleges nationwide have initiated campaigns on rape and date rape awareness through special organizations, services and presentations of information to raise consciousness of both males and females. Date rape is an act of violence and a violation of personal rights. Whether the victim is male or female, the physical and emotional trauma experienced could affect the rest of his or her life. ess: Students' rst nightmare kit ' i·.. •:;,.,::tt:::::;:;.. HEALTII 3 If rape occurs Sometimes no matter how careful you are, rape still occurs. It doesn't matter what the situation was, it never should have happened to you. You may feel embarrassed or guilty, but remember a crime has been committed. Don't let anyone tell you it was your fault If you are assaulted remember the following: SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE. - Do not disturb anything at the scene of the assault - Notify the police. Reporting the assault is not the same as prosecuting. The decision to prosecute can be made later. A police officer will assist you in going to the hospital, and in contacting supportive friends, family or counselors. - Do not shower. If you shower, you will destroy valuable evidence that can be used against your assailant if you decide to prosecute. - If you change your clothing, place each garment in a separate paper bag. Protection strategies caused from stress, is the leading reason many students drop . Students have to learn effective ways of dealing with stress. psychological signals of stress include: fatigue, muscle .ait headaches, digestion disturbances, eating disorders and !ems. are just the tip of the iceberg. Psychological symptoms 1xiety, depression, irritability, confusion, isolation, and drug i>use. him and be willing to hurt him; Talking Talk calmly: make him see you as a human fight "dirty." Ask yourself if he being; appeal to his ego. Do might have a weapon and if he's not cry, do not plead, moralize alone. If you feel fighting would be or antagonize him. Stalling Go limp, pre- your natural reaction, learn how to do it most effectively through tend to faint or develop abdominal pains or gag. Be convin- . self-defense classes. cing, g1vmg yourself enough Weapons Many items time to escape. can be used: combs, keys, stickScreaming You may pins; but they must be readily at frighten off the rapist; or he hand. may react violently to silence Consider that a weapon you. Consider whether- there is might be taken away from you help within hearing distance. and used against you. Running - Make sure you can get to safety; that there is No protection strategy is somewhere to run and that your fool-proof. Try to keep your opclothing gives you enough tions open so that if one fails freedom to run. you can go on to another. Fighting - If you decide What you choose depends to fight, commit yourself to on what kind of person you are, the assailant, and the situation. •liiliiilililililililiiiiliiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil fighting hard enough to stop hers have categorized the sources of stress most frequently llbdents as academic and social situations, environment and Dukakis' wife seeks alcohol treatment common college stresses include: separation from home and ·ous conflict with a roommate, failure to earn the grade an important examination, high noise level, eating or sleeping tantial weight gain, and increased use of alcohol and other BOSTON (AP) Kitty Dukakis, the wife of _Gov. Michael Dukakis, is being treated for alcohol problems triggered by her husband's loss to George Bush in the 1988 presidential election, the governor said Monday. Mrs. Dukakis was not known to be dependent on alcohol until the governor's statement, but she has had a history of addiction to diet pills. plays a vital role in how successfully you achieve your and personal goals during college. college, you are expected to assume responsibility for daily life and your health as well. A passive atitude toward leaves you vulnerable to the negative effects of stress, poor illness. ml'tge experience probably will expose you to many unfamiliar Psychological and cultural differences may pose greater Academic and social stress can make you feel pressured and ~ vastness of a large campus may leave you feeling alone and ' a few quick tips for stress reduction: spend quiet time with ntrate on one problem or project at a time, enjoy your food enviromnment, take life one day at a time, learn to relax and ctr from stress, and provide support to help others cope with ts learn to recognize the signals of stress and how to cope icy can lead much healthier lives while attending college. "Until shortly after Election Day on Nov. 8, Kitty had never had a problem with alcohol," Dukakis said in a statement He said that since the presidential campaign Mrs. Dukakis, 52, used alcohol "in excessive quantities ... on a limited number of occasions while at home." Dukakis, who does not smoke and rarely drinks even a glass of wine, said his wife had entered the Edgehill Newport faci- lity in Newport, R.I., on Sunday and will stay about a month. Dukakis said his wife decided to enter the clinic voluntarily and said he and his family supported her decision. Mrs. Dukakis has been prominent in the fight to educate youngsters against the perils of drug and alcohol abuse. Since the presidential defeat, she has launched a career as an author and lecturer. �February 9, 1989 HEALTII4 One drink: Just enough to k Little Joey's tricycle layed mangled in the driveway. He He looked so different to Joey. His hair was much paused as he passed it and thought about the day his father whiter and there were bags under his eyes. It was not the way gave him the new white tricycle. a 35-year old man should look. It was for his \-ourth birthday. His eyes lit up like a Joey moved away from the table and headed for the door. Christmas tree when he saw the tricycle with the big red bow Before he walked out he turned toward his father. Little on it. It was the only present he wanted for his birthday. Joey's last thoughts were, "Oh Dad,- if only you didn't have That very day he learned how to ride it. His father that one drink before driving home. I would be alive now and watched him ride up and down the sidewalk. There was an riding my new white tricycle." expression of delight on his father's face. Joey's father experienced inner turmoil of guilt and regret Little Joey turned away from the tricycle leaving the However, drunk drivers all too often escape the pain and memories behind him. A month had passed since that special day. Now all that remained of the tricycle was one handlebar, metal twisted into a pretzel shape, and the white covered with "Oh dad, if you only you didn't have that one drink spots of red. before driving home. I would be alive now and Joey continued up the pathway that led to his big, white riding my new white tricycle." Little Joey house. He walked inside and saw his mother with tears streaming down her face. He noticed her leafing through some old family photos. All of them were of little Joey. One picture showed him suffering they inflict upon their victims and their victim's playing with his mother, another of him playing with a toy families. car, but the one that stood out the most was his father next to It is estimated that of the more than 146 million Joey on his tricycle as they both smiled for the camera. American drivers, at least two-thirds drink alcoholic beverages Joey slowly walked past his mother as he went into the at one time or another before driving. other room. There he saw his father with a blank expression · Statistics show that every 35,000 Americans were killed on his face. In front of him sat a newspaper article. in crashes where alcohol is the main cause. That averages out Joey's name was in bold print and his picture next to the to 673 deaths per week or about 96 per day or one every 23 article. minutes. Joey's father sat slouched at the kitchen table. It was as Fortunately the U.S. is taking action against drinking if the weight of the whole world was on his shoulders. and driving. For instance, Pennsylvania drivers are punished under "ACT 289," the Driving Under The Inll which went into effect January 14, 1983. This is a worldwide problem that talces the li hundreds of peeople every day. Other countries, U.S .• are also taking drunk driving seriously. Here is an interesting list of penalties for thO!C of drunk driving in other countries. - South Africa: A ten-year prison senteocc equivalent of a $10,000 fine or both. - Australia: The names of the drivers are a newspapers and are printed under the heading, 'li't And In Jail." - Turkey: Drunk drivers are taken 20 miles by the police and forced to walk back under esclrt - Malaya: The driver is jailed, if he's married, is jailed, too. - Bulgaria: A second conviction results in - El Salvador: Your first time is your lasl by firing squad. El Salvador's penalties sum up the severity <i and driving. Think twice before you get behind the There are more "Little Joey's" in this world tbal chance to live, and if you drink and drive this might be you take that chance away. Is that one drink worth it? Help is available for children of alcohol Mary Williams always ap- peared to be a strong, Independent, and successful young woman. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class, held several part-time Jobs to finance her college education, and lived at home caring for her father and two younger sisters after her mother's. death. During her mother's active alcoholism, Mary became extra• ordlnarlly capable she assumed her mother's responslbllitles, thereby leaving her little time for friends or dating. Everyone perceived Mary as having the ability to handle any situation. An estimated 28 million Americans have at least one alcoholic parent. As you read this, your first ..~ll~MUOI tla.JTLEvWJGW &H-ans?.. reaction may be that there are many alcoholics in this country, a traditional response to this statistic. But what about the children? What about the children who have grown up in a family where their parents' drinking problem created the central focus of family life? The feelings, personalities NAU ... N<q}~" JEl2E rf ~ IVMl 1"'l ~Gt7 LIE·aJtS! and social behaviors of the chil- may persist througlm dren of alcoholics (COA) are ability to trust, ex affected more by this reality than control, excessive any other for the rest of their ponsibility, and feelings. lives. Children of alcoholics are Children of al frequently the victims of physi- believe that since they cal and sexual abuse. the effects of the They also receive mixed mes- ent on their family, sages about alcohol related be- ience will prevent havior which may lead to confu- becoming alcoholics. sion about what is sensible and Unfortunately, socially appropriate behavior. alcoholics develop When children of an alco- two to three times holic attend college or set out to than the average live on their own, they are sub- marrying someone wbo ject to suffer the consequences of alcoholic. belonging to an alcoholic famThus, the in ily. transmission of Young adults may start· to common. feel positive about their life, only to see them threatened by Adult children al feelings of guilt and irrespons- like Mary WIiiiams, ibility. ply their knowledge They may worry about the Ing skllls they used parent, or feel guilty for not . hollc famlly to lhl shaping of their own being home to take care of the However, the parent. of survival behavloll The effects of family alco- alcoholic family to I holism which have been buried hollc famlly can be COAs need to beneath all other feelings for attitudes and behavlar many years, may start to appear no longer needed or at this time in young adults' they are outside fl lives. family life. Sudden breakdowns are often reported in highly successful children of alcoholics. Help is available. They are prone to: learning ther information, con disabilities, anxiety, eating dis- lege Health Service If orders, stress-related medical tional Association fr problems, and compulsive achiev- of Alcoholics (NA ing. Coast Highway, Suilt These adults have also de- Laguna, CA, 92677 r veloped characteristics which 499-3889. ill Evai (senio1 because s blood l it's only l free coon juice. us re) m usin, Ysep er. ihalko ore) have no to do. �re you going to give ood, why or why not? p the s getbeh n this drive th Darren Jackson (junior), JoAnn Maranki (sophomore), Heather Chelpaty (sophmore) Bill Evanina (senior) Yes, because some day I might need blood from someone else, so it's only fair, and you ill get free cookies and orange juice. Yes! Because people need a lot and we have a deep love for humanity. Maureen Mangan (freshman) No, because I tried to give blood last year, but I was underweight and I had low blood pressure. ist rlren of t since ~ of the eir family, l prevent Ucoholics. b nately, develop ee times Vaughn Shinkus (sophmore) K1, because rm using mation for my separated shoulder. Kim Yakowski (freshman) Yes, because it saves lives and I feel it's my responsibility as a citizen. Jennifer Howell (senior) No, because of low blood sugar and rd probably have to be carried out Mike Dungan (freshman) Yes, I'm going to give blood because I haven't before and my life may depend on it hlldren llllams, owled ~hey ua to ~elr o er, the ,v ' beha amlly n be need beha eded o utside ation, con 1 Service x:iation ~ lies (NA way, Suire ~. 92677 Taras Mihalko (sophmore) a, because 1 have nothing better to do. Alan Kwiatkowski (senior) Yes, because it doesn't take that much time to save a life. Lori Trombetta (junior) Bill Hape (junior) No, they won't take my blood because I had cancer. · Yes, I don't feel obliged, but it's something I want to do. �February 9, 1989 PAGETEN Wilma. You're the most sensual lover I've ever had. I hope that we can spend many more nights together in one another's arms. I especially love that thing you do with your tongue. Betty Teddy Bear, Thank you for all the great memories. Happy Valentine's Day. I love you! Hugs & Kisses, Bippy Buddy, Love. That magical bond where one and one is far more than just two. Thanks for your love and special friendship. Happy Valentine's Day! All my love, Dusty Mary Elizabeth We iove you! But you are so stubborn. Sincerely, The Aliens Hey Oeveland, Valentine Dis, oh yeah. Love, The &aconites Marshawn's Mother, Morey Amshterdam is a sandwich! However, Sid Caesar isn't one; he's a salad. Marshawn's sister and friend • "Fly-Man," Sue wants you. I can feel it in my bones. Especially my femur. --The Locker RoomSue, Fly wants you. . How do I know? He's told me, many a time. You guys could make beautiful insects together. --The Locker Room -- Janene K. Happy Valentines Day! With all my love, Dave D. To: My Golden Teddy Bear (who stole my heart!), I hope our Valentine's Day together is as great as Christmas was. Happy V-day Goldie! Luv, Juice Sean, Batman, If I had one wish Do you know what it would be? For us to be together, For all eternity. I love you, Karyn Paul, Thank you for the movies and dinner last Friday night. N.Y. I want to for you. It Robin by your your faithful co ti Bookie Bear, Be my Val you so much that I it in words. Let the ways of love taught me. Rinster, I want to wisb guy a great V Good luck on #3!! I Hey #50, Sorry it didn't happen. We still have time, though. Let me · know when you are free. We'll do dinner. The ed. Car, To my best friend and roomie have a terrific Valentine's Day! win · one for me atA.C.! L---- Dear John, Happy Valentine's Day! I'm sure this one will be just as great as our other two. Love Always, Mish xoxox • Times Michelle, Handle "Dis!" may change, but people don't. Tim Good luck to all you guys and, gals on this great national holiHappy Valentines to all the day. May your lives be filled sweethearts I know in Dennison with pink teddy bears, hearts, Hall. rainbows, unicorns, kittens, velLove, the Cake Baker vet, etc. Luv, Hugs'n Kisses, Happy Birthday to the kicker of The English Major the football team, Mike Dungan. Thanks for being a good friend. Sylvia, Nicolette Happy Deathday! "It is a heart, this holocaust I walk in." Schnookums, How I wish you were here. To my fuzzy little caterpillar -- Johnny Panic - being with you has been the greatest part of my life. I hope Oh Tim, we're always together. True love Make it move. is forever! The Little Easy Pookie Pie Happy • Spit-Up Day! • BIG .MACHINE ON CAMPUS Tall, Tan and S You are wish you knew To Ninja Turtle You are even though you're not w vious th: Colleg, into th f"rrstques "where' infamou: s shatterec Peter, "Love is a 11f with your heart• the love and given me. Day!!! erly funn) Y the star of e obviously r from such Square," and t Square," or Northeastern's MAC ® There's a newcomer at school this year. New to Wilkes College, but not a stranger to students who need cash in a hurry. Any time, day or night It's Northeastern's automatic teller, MAC. Located between the Stark Learning Center and the Student Activity Center, MAC is standing by to carry your full load of banking courses. If you already have a MAC card, you can now-withdraw money from your checking or savings account, make deposits, transfer funds, check your balance and make loan payments - all at your convenience. 24 hours a day. If you don't have a MAC card, stop into any Northeastern Bank offiee in the Wyoming Valley. Opening a Northeastern account is almost as easy as using a MAC card. Get to know MAC. This B.M.O.C. stands out in any crowd. PRIDE IN PERFORMANCE' l'IIOR1HEAS'IERN BANK ofl'flnnsy/flania An affohate ol PNC FNANCIAL CO!P e unlikely dCommue goodest ''). } !, s e rr u e Binder, the who is le James TayEvening of g, hi th ta] bri the SUB was limits. There the hallway the music. co, at I OV( see bei Feb Val, Membef FDIC earl gran �PAGEELEVEN February 9, 1989 tipping" with Randy m, e Bear, le my o much words. rays of I me. "1812 Overthe Dorothy for the Perg your eyes agine a full the maesrro rk:ings of this ureyes, you ous sight of in a goofy ary orchestra pit slowly ment. this- silly made Levin r, He did a ten minute story about We got to see the famous "tomhis first cow tipping and punctuated up tissue restoration" trick as well as it with what it would be like if he had an inside look at the disappearing been killed by the cow that was bottle trick, which some audience chasing him. members believed. 'Tm gonna get killed by a cow The improvisation, possibly the for tipping it. I'm a Jew, I don' t tip funniest stuff he did, was saved for anybody!" last. He asked the audience for a list Levin relied on use (and reuse~ of drugs (legal or not) and a list of of his original humor to get belly ' professions. He then proceeded to laughs. Some of his comedy turned pick one of the professions and began into a show of redundancy. to act out that profession on each Everytime he said something stupid, drug on the list or made a mistake, he blamed it OIY / He chose a police officer. The his having gone to a "Community highlight of the segment was the cop College." He also beat the 1812 on Midol. Overture gag, (remember from the Overall it was a very enjoyable beginning?) to pulp. and funny show. Randy Levin is an This is notto say it wasn't funny; unusual blend of talent. He showed his mime ability in a seminar that he it was. taught on Saturday. Aside from "pure stand-up," A definite thumbs up to the Levin did a little magic and a little Programming Board for yet .another improvisation. fine show. y obvious that Wilkes College/ drifted into the · . His first queswas "where's to the infamous who has shattered y fonnerly funny , . ot a hin lier, r st tell me that gto Wilkes? e going to see - all ay. op in the astern musician who is 'bleJames Tay"An Evening of a bet, and the SUB was lute limits. There · g in the hallway Id hear the music. member him. ho told that ut the Taylor fellow Bovine, amorous emotions are being shot ·at you, and you do not even know it. Someone out there wants to play a little matador with you, bucko. (April 20 ay 20} Yo, Gemini (May 21-June 21) If _you are having problems with a member of the opposite sex, don't worry. It is not your problem; it is probably the Visigoth of a partner or the rest of the cast that you are involved with . Stand up for your rights!!! Don't be afraid. You will get some results. Virgo (Au g . 23-Sept. 22) Lucky, Lucky, Lucky, boy you are going to be luck ythis week. Play ,the pick-it, th e Lotto, gc to Atlantic city, or even try to get a pleasant expe rience at the registrar's. Hey, go for the jmpossible, you may get it. "My name is Antny (Anthony), tha t's short for Nick, but my friends call me Guido," said Randy Levin, in one of his many characters. someone I'd like to see. Jane: Well, Binder has ·been influenced by such musical greats as Simon and Garfunkel, Kenny Rankin and, obviously, James Taylor. His talent isn't limited to sounding like James Taylor, however. He holds a degree in classical music performance from the University of Lowell, has played guitar and sung since age seven, and has been trained in opera and musical theater. Dick: Wow, this guy really has talent. But is he fun to watch? Jane: Absolutely. His unique brand of music, comedy, and witty conversation has made him a favorite at many colleges around the country over the past eight years. Dick: So where and when can I see this guy? Jane: Glad you asked. He will be in the SUB at 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 12th. Hey, tha."s almost Valentine'sDay. W1llyoutakeme? Dick: Sure, but we'd better go early, you know how seating at Prop.rammmg Board events 1 . Libra (Sept. 23-0c t. 23) Good God!!! What have you done . You may not know it, but you have totally put your foot, leg , the rest of you body, including your mouth in your mouth. What you think was right was wrong in the eyes of a good friend. Reevaluate, and be prepared to do some apolog izing. der set to return between two Taurus Leo (July 23-Au g. 22) Hold on to your self-image, even though you may have been lowered a little in the confidence category. You are not a total waist of good human organs. Stand tall and be yourself. some obviously humor from such "TheSquare,"and Street Square," or this nes .(March 21-Aprll 19) Fret not, for good things may be ~mmg your way. Be prepared for a little ' long-awaited happiness. Cancer (June 22-July 22) You must learn to take it easy. You can't be an overworked , overburdened, over--you fill in the blank, for much longer. You have to have some fun sometime or you'll bum out. ,ve me. some unlikely ing and Commue of the goodest ever had"). A . Boold31nder Prcx:luc11ons Proudly Presents Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Things that seem over may not be as you think. Though you have lost a flower, you may still have some good fern left (excuse the floral metaphor). Sometimes life may take a little redefinition. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Drum role please(drum roll type noise). Yes, you have deserved it for a long time, and now it is finally in your reach. HAPPY WEEK!!! Hip, hip, Hooray. "FIRE & RAIN" An Evening of ~lAMES lAYLOR Featuring Dave Binder unday, 8pm February 12th in the SUB ... . ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Don't make the world sick with your little idiosycrasies. You are not the only one on the planet who likes things done your way. You may be isolating yourself from any friends you have. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb 18) You may be visited by a mysterious unknown, tall , dark and .. . you fill in the blank. Don't trust them ; they are on ly out fo r something other th an your best interests. , Pisces (Feb. 19- arc 20) Ou of the frying oan and into tne nre for you this week, Pisces. You thought things could not get any orse, but think aga1 !l Bite the bullet and bear I . . . . .. - . . . .. ... . . �PAGE1WELVE February 9, 1989 Lasewicz is anything but ordinary school. In spite of his somewhat shaky undergraduate background, Lasewicz has always been a determined student. Although he claims not to be skilled in manual labor, Lasewicz learned the fine art of cabinet making, with which he managed to put himself through school. Don't let these glowing reports fool you, however. Lasewicz . may have worked his way through school, but that doesn't mean he is stuffy. UConn is a large school with a big eastern basketball team, the UConn Huskies, and a reputation of being the 6th highest ranking party school in the country. Lasewicz seems to feel that the party school ranking might have had something to do with his undergraduate study difficulties. There are also some rumors going around about cow tipping.... Once he earned his B.A., Lasewicz settled down a bit and devoted himself to working hard to earn his M.A. He says that one of the greatest feelings in the world is "walking into a test and knowing that you're going to ace it." Marriage is another recent accomplishment of Lasewicz's, who celebrated his one year anniversary in December. He and his wife have two children, a boy and a girl. The girl is a ed Abbey, and the computer named Mac. to Lasewicz, "In world, you have to Also, he and his wife time for real children considering that she in Connecticut while in Wilkes-Barre, comm y weekend. Lasewicz, who modest claim of having or participated in e known to mankind,' enjoys softball, bask volleyball. Unfortunaldy been unable to find which he could play in At present, that he enjoys being more than teaching, emphasizes that that IS comparison because he the day before he ing last semester, and put in lots of extra tnne up. took Susquehai Center but los 74-66. have b in those dy ColOI MAC) 'II on Tues interview, Paul very difficult to wanted to intervi very boring pe main comment n't believe him thing out of the you can see, has the qualitite cess as a teacher za, SC ts and c 42-32. onels, ~ gie Mil e Lyco nter Kri you, mi kay, tho e. f by ti~ am W Y, lly coa o gam< a -- my J d couragl cap goes nition icole Ko d breal m, ·rs." ations to 11 "Nolan. Tl to hit the Iood 1000-point �V sewicz, you h 1e and r real ring 1necticut sewicz, claim ticipa to soft Lil. U ,ring nme ve h" : of see, 1ualiti teach y·Colonels hit bump in ·road The Colonels took one 111d one back in the Middle Atplayoffs last usquehanna, Center on ut lost at 74-66. have been in those dedy Colonels MAC) were on Tuesday a mild run Colonels, who Angie Miller in the Lycoming e center Krista to keep pace, pulled away. Senior co-captain Melissa Kennedy agreed that the game was lost on the backboard. "We didn't box out and we didn't rebound," she said "We had a big lapse. We thought it would be an easy game." (The Lady Colonels defeated Lycoming earlier in the year, 6654.) Other reasons for the loss were freshman Denise Carson's early foul trouble and the fact . that Miller, her back up, left the game with an ankle sprain in the beginning of the contest That combination left the Colonels one Carson foul away from not having a natural point guard on the floor. Kovaleski led the team with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Against Susquehanna, the Lady Colonels used their patented press to jump all over the Lady Crusaders, taking a 17point lead. Photo by Bruce Alcu Susquehanna hung tough Melissa Kennedy (41) drives in the lane against Susquehanna. after Kest dropped the press and Nicole Kovaleski, who was the Lady Colonels were outscored cut the Wilkes lead to six at the recently named MAC Player of 47-36 in the second half. intermission. the Week for the second time "I take some of the credit But the Lady Colonels this season, led the Lady for losing that game," said head poured it on in the second half, Colonels with 14 points and 14 coach Jodi Kest "I don't think I as Susquehanna turned the ball rebounds. Donna Zurawski added did a very good job of coaching. over 31 times. The Wilkes run8 points. "We didn't play well and we ning game placed four players in In the loss to Lycoming, didn't box out That was a key." double . figures, led by Ko- · to you, my adoring public, for taking That's okay, though, Trivia '89 is here, and avengeance. start off by tipping my cap to my good and Sam Wyche for a very well played, masterfully coached Super Bowl. Also, a goes to game MVP, Jerry Rice, the Montana -- my personal choice for MVP -spirit and courage of Tim Krumrie. · of the cap goes to both Colonel basketball recognition must go to two-time MAC Week, Nicole Kovaleski. She is tearing the · her board breaking rebounds and her net gratulations to Marc "Gravy Train" Graves ve" Nolan. They have become the 14th ls to hit the 1000-point milestone. ci_the 1000-point club, we a~ The !Jef!C()TJ have been following the careers of a handful of Colonels and are proud to present the "1000-point watch:" Wayne "Chum" Henninger - 998 to go; Jeff "The Boot" Gregory 996 to go; Carl "The Big Cat" Sutton - 995 to go; and ~ Scott Morrell - 1000 to go, but, as he says, "I still have my senior season of eligibility left. Who knows what will happen?" On to other NCAA sports. The initial season of Toilet Ball started last Sunday with The Warden taking a commanding 2-point, 11-goal lead over The Rock. The Irish Flash is in dead last, needing 8 points to slide into second. In league action last week, The Rock and The Warden garnered two victories apiece while The Irish Flash came up short in a crowd pleasing affair, Early Monday morning, The Rock was placed on the 6-day Physically Unable to Perform list for a bruised foot. Action resumes this Sunday. In NBA hoop action, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz, led by the "Mailman" Karl Malone, appear to be on a collision course. The same can be said for the NCAA's Arizona Wildcats, Georgetown Hoyas, Louisville Cardinals, and Duke Blue Demons (pairings permitting). Look for Sean Elliot to lead the Wildcats to the top of Seattle. You can't discuss professional sports without mentioning the WWF. In tag-team action last week, "The Mega-Powers" (Hulk Hogan and Randy "Macho Man" Savage) pinned "The Twin Towers" (Akeem the African Dream and The Big Boss Man). The match did not end without incident, though. The Powers ended up feuding with the Macho Man accusing Hulk of being jealous of his championship. Look for a chall)pionship showdown . -. . . . . valeski's 17. Miller had 13, Lorrie Ann Petrulsky scored 12 and Carson added 10. "We don't have a single star," Kest said, explaining the team's balance. "You can't play us in · a box- and-one or a diamond-and-two because we have a lot of players who can score. "If someone is in foul trouble or someone gets hurt, we have people who can come in and do the job." The Lady Colonels are still in good position to grab a playoff spot They sit alone in second place in the MAC Northwest, one game ahead of Lycoming. "If we beat Susquehanna and Juniata in our next two conference games, we're in," Kest said. If Lycoming does catch the Lady Colonels, a playoff game would be held to see which squad joins the fray. Kest's cagers could make that an obsolete notion by going undefeated the rest of the way. They travel to Susquehanna tonight (8 pm), hit Juniata on February 11 and wrap up the season at Elizabethtown on February 14. All the Lady Colonels need to do is take two steps forward. between the two former friends, with the belt and The Lovely Elizabeth the prize, in Wrestlemania Vin Atlantic City. With pitchers and catchers preparing to report to spring training (less than two weeks to go, die-hards), I will pose some baseball puzzlers. QUESTION #1 -- What Hall of Farner has the shortest surname? QUESTION #2 -- What National League expansion team made Manny Mota its first pick in the draft that stocked the club? If you have the correct answers to this week's little sports quiz, please, please, please, get them up to the third floor of the SUB or call at ext. 2962 as soon as possible. �I PAGEFOURTEEN February 9, 1989 General Steeber barnstorms Europe Imagine spending a summer getting paid to tour Europe. Then fantasize playing basketball against the best known team in the world. This became a reality last summer for former Wilkes basketball great Jeff Steeber. Steeber, who played for the Colonels from 1984-88 and is tenth on the all-time scoring list with 1221 points, landed a position on the Washington Generals, the perpetual opponent of the Harlem Globetrotters. His good fortune resulted in a dozen week trip to Europe. He barnstormed through England, France, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Italy, West Germany, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland. How did this happen? "Al Cocker, the head basketball coach at College Misericordia, called Coach Rainey and asked if I would be interested in playing for the Washington Generals," said Steeber, who has re-enrolled at Wilkes. Former Wilkes basketball player Jeff Steeber. "I filled out an application and sent it back to Generals head coach Red Klotz, who's from Margate, New Jersey. I never thought I would hear anything about it. "Then a month later, I got a call from Cocker telling me there was a position open on the team. If I wanted it, it was mine, but I had to let him know that day. I talked to my parents and I decided to do it." Most people, when they think of the Globetrotters and the Generals, think of a big act, a farce. The Globetrotters perform their tricks and the Generals go along with them. This, contends Steeber, is not true. "We played to win," he said. "We gave 100%. They do their skits and you have to know how to run through them, but other than that, we played hard and we played to win." The tour was a great experience for Steeber, who got a chance to see many different countries and get a taste of the lifestyles ·a nd cultures of the people throughout Europe. "The people and the countries were great," Steeber said. "The people really loved us. "I really liked Spain-the beaches were great. I also liked Budapest, Hungary a lot. We visited the American embassy and were treated great. It was really different Communist country. There were Russian sol around and it was really interesting. "Palermo, Italy was beautiful. It was sticks out the most." Steeber was ohe of the youngest of the ei on the Generals' squad. Most of the players twenties or early thirties and came from Di · basketball programs. The Globetrotters con · players, including two women, Sandra Hodge Walker. "All the people I played with were good good people," Steeber said. "They were fun guys good time playing with them. "Playing with two women was really · are really talented. "The Globetrotters were nice and really used to watch them on teievision, but the fi!SI them in person was when I played against them game of the tour." For Steeber, the tour, for the most memorable one. But at times, the extensive constant play began to wear him down. The seven days a week and often had double weekend. They also traveled six to eight buses. "It was really hectic, but it was worth i~' "I would definitely do it again. I might be · summer, but I don't know yet. If everything could be going on a tour to the Far East and J not really sure yet. I would love to go again.' So if Jeff Steeber is spotted on campa "Sweet Georgia Brown," don't think he's crazy. He probably hasn't come down fromcl<m once-in-a-lifetime summer vacation. Grapplers go 1 for 3 over weekend Despite good effort, Colonels lose to Arm by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE The Wilkes grapplers wrestled well at West Point last Sunday. Very well. Yet Army overcame a 16-6 Colonels lead and pulled out a 2116 decision by winning the last four matches of the meet. On Saturday, the Colonels split a dual meet, defeating Rutgers, 23-10 and losing to William & Mary, 20-19. But it was the Colonels' efforts against the powerful Cadets that pleased head coach John Reese. "We gave a good effort against Army," Reese said. "They are a very powerful squad. Our boys gave it their all." Wilkes senior Brian Bauer opened the meet with a 12-2 major decision over Army's Jeff Anderson at 118. "That match was Brian's best of the year," Reese said. "He's been very consistent all ~n." Kurt Tamai drew 13-13 at 126 and Dave Bonomo won 7-5 at 134 to stake the Colonels out to a 9-2 lead. Anthony Diaz dropped a 133 major decision at 142, low- ering Wilkes' lead to 9-6. Merrel Neal rebounded from a four point deficit to win 6-5 at 158, and Mike Schroat upped his record to 15-1-3 with an 11-2 major decision at 158. Then, the losses cascaded- in spades. Chris Shaud was pinned at 167; Charlie Keyes dropped a 7-3 decision at 177; Ray Mendoza was shaded 7-6 at 190; and Steve Schannauer, with the Colonels trailing 18-16, fell short at heavyweight, 4-2. "Steve had to take him down and let him up because we were behind," Reese said. "He caught Stevie once and that was the match." Dave Bonomo injured a knee and may miss a few weeks of action. If he is unable to wrestle, he will be replaced by either Paul Stuart or Mike Froelich. The loss record to 10-6. dropped Wilkes' The Colonels were a victim of sloppy timekeeping in their loss to William & Mary. Trailing 20-16, the Colonels again sent Schannauer to the mat with the mission to save the meet. This time, Schannauer needed at least a major decision to tie the match. He won, 11-4, which was good enough for a decision only. Reese feels he should have gotten more. "They had a problem with their timekeeping for riding time the whole match," Reese said. "Steve was shortchanged. He should have had a point for it. That would have tied the meet." Bauer (13-2 at 118), Bonomo (5-0 at 134), Schroat (171 at 158), Mendoza (16-7 at 190) and Schannauer won their matches. Losing for the Colonels were Tamai (21-3 at 126), Diaz (4-0 at 142), Neal (11-0 at 150), Shaud (13-5 at 167) and Keyes (26-11 at 177). . Reese used an altered lineup in the first match of the day against the less powerful Scarlet Knights. Tamai (4-0 at 126), Diaz (31 at 142), Schroat (12-3 at 158), Shaud (5-1 at 167), Keyes (4-1 at 177), Mendoza (11-3 at 190) and Schannauer (9-2 at heavyweight) were victorious. Freshmen J.P. Epifanio (6-2 at 118), Stuart (14-4 at 134) and Jason Eike (8-2 at 150) went down to defeat. The Colonels, who gained the ninth ranking in the latest Eastern mat poll, travel to Franklin & Marshall on Saturday (2 Junior Dave Bonomo, who won two matches over the miss a few weeks of wrestling action due to an injuM in his 1988-8 pm). "They are having the same "Even t type of year that we are- few problem inconsistent," said Reese. "We perience, bee should be able to beat them if we we face, I t wrestle well. " top ten Even though their current 10- East," he said Not man 6 record is a far cry from the 21pute that 1 marks posted over the last two years, Reese lacks no confidence Syracuse. ar t to ourt �February 9, 1989 PAGE FIFI'EEN Ian is offensive to opponents etball had a personality, a way to voice its who play the game would be a little more all that has made its living in Wilkes games anuary would certainly have a few things to say ,ungest of f the play :ame fro >etrotters 1, Sandra , thee down. had do ix to ei 11 as wo I mi If e :<'a r to go tted o ink h Dn. Ii! Well, here's a sample·dialogue: I: "Get me toiim Nolan." player: "We've got to pass you around a little , We're looking for an open shot. You know, work the offense." : "Hurry up! I want to get to Nolan. I like net feels. It tickles." player: "All right." Nolan. head fake, step, jump. , has been hot lately. Fiery hot. II ganies since the Bloomsburg tournament (in scored his 1000th point), the junior guard from PA has poured in 238 points, an average of . His season average is 20.1. , who is seventh on the all-time Colonels with 1284 points, is experiencing something t than a renaissance in numbers. contrast to the beginning of the season, Nolan oo the court. And that bodes well for friend and f« foe. the season slowly," Nolan said. "The whole Ithink the fact that we had no gym to call home · yin that. , Iwant the ball because I'm confident that I can every time." offensive explosion has not gone unnoticed by him, ooe of the better offensive players in the MAC," la! coach Ron Rainey. y can shoot the ball with anybody," said llistant coach Dave Martin. mnbers of the opposition are in awe of Nolan's Ill the hole. CID light it up," said King's head coach Ken for the past three seasons (he spent his ' ,-. 'Tm not putting Jimmy in the same class with Jordan, but when one of the best players in the world says you have ,-----------~====== But once he steps into the circle, he becomes an unrecognizable, intense animal - the kind of guy who rips heads off when he's looked at in the wrong manner. Schannauer has enjoyed a fine season. He owns a 14-5-1 log, which includes a fourth-place finish in the Wilkes Open and a dramatic, meet-cliriching victory over nationally-ranked Syracuse's Rob Cole. "Steve is really enthusiastic," Reese said. "He is very outgoing. He works hard and never stops during a match. He's extremely competitive." Reese is still impressed with Schannauer's clutch win in the Syracuse meet. "That's the highlight of his season," Reese said. "Syracuse was nationally-ranked and considered the best team in the East. "It came down to Steve and, even though he was injured, he won it for us." beats opponents with his aggressiveness x style, moving around and shooting. tind of an awkward style," Schroat said. "I 111d to stay out of tie-ups." style is a little bit different," Reese > '' ' "I read that Michael Jordan has to concentrate very hard to play good defense. It's difficult for him to play defense because offense is what comes naturally. commented. "He just goes full speed for the whole seven minutes. He puts a lot of pressure on the other wrestlers to make mistakes and that's where he wins , most of his matches." ' Off the mat, junior heavyweight Steve I Schannauer, a Sinking Spring, PA native, is outgoing and friendly, a plain nice guy. · at the Naval Academy.) ooeof the top 118-pounders in the East," John Reese. "He has done very well in he has been here. very hard and he wants to excel. He's about his wrestling." mat wrestler," Bauer said. "I work best 11 top. I'm a little weaker when I'm on my 6ebottom." ltl is the most important position on the line of a football team. In a baseball die centerfielder is the key. And in you just don't win without a good center. gis no different That is why the Wilkes are blessed to have Mike Schroat, a , at the center of their lineup. a junior from Williamsport, PA, has rful 15-1-3 mark this season. He also -pound title from this January's prestigious under his belt. is one of the slickest wrestlers I've ever freshman heavyweight Andy Feinberg. bly the most consistent wrestler for us 't Atkins. "He's one of the better scorers in the league and he's not the easiest player to defend. He's got an excellent cut off the dribble. He's also an outstanding foul shooter." Nolan has always been a natural scorer. His high school career at South Williamsport Area yielded 2106 points, and he's on pace to smash Len Batroney's (1950-54) school-record mark of 1629. Most of the buckets are a result of the pure jump shot, a natural ability that few are born with. The gift, however, runs in the Nolan bloodlines. · "Mydadwasagreatplayer," Nolan said, "andmyolder brother Carl was outstanding. He was recruited by Kentucky, but he ended up at Rider, then transferred to Penn State (where he didn't play basketball). "I've always had the ability to shoot and be a good one-on-one player." . Nolan's game, although outstanding, is not without faults. Like many players, he is sporadically allergic to the d-word: defense. "That (spotty defense) is the one thing that's keeping him from being a complete player," Rainey said. "He has a tendency to lose concentration at the defensive end, something that happens to many players. to concentrate on the defensive end, that should tell you something. How was Wilkes able to land Nolan and his magic touch? A little bit of luck and a heap of dedication. "I must have put 10,000 miles on my car recruiting him," Martin said. "But it was worth it" "I was all set to go to Colgate," Nolan said. "But they had coaching problems, and Coach Martin's persistence paid off. Wilkes is well-knowm in Williamsport." Nolan's backcourt mate, senior Marc Graves, is also from Williamsport. He is also a 1000-point scorer at Wilkes. And, like Nolan, he's a force. "Marc is a great player," Nolan said. "It's funny, because we were adversaries in high school (Graves attended South Williamsport Area High). His passes are unbelievable." The Colonels currently sit at 6-14 (5-7 in the MAC) and need something just short of a solar eclipse to make the postseason. Yet, most of the games have been close with many being decided in the final minutes. In other words, the Colonels could easily be 14-6. They seem to be just a shade under par during crunch time . Why? "It's frustrating," Nolan said. "For example, when Drew beat us (the Colonels blew a huge second-half lead in a n 82-78 loss on Monday at the Marts Center), we just relaxed when we got ahead." Now, the Colonels are fighting for their playoff lives. Ah, the burning question ...did Nolan ever imagine that he could score more points than any player to ever wear a Wilkes uniform? "No, you really don't think about something like that," he said. "I didn't even know what the scoring record was. Then they kept telling me after my freshman season that I would have a chance to break it. "I have high expectations for our team next season. We can go a long way." And at some point during that campaign, the ball will long to be in Nolan's hands. A teammate will oblige. Dribble, head fake, step, jump. Swish! Jim Nolan will be on top. Bauer, Schroat and Schannauer...all three are - - - - - - - - - having storybook seasons. Pboto by Dama Ycclock And all three are hoping to help the Colonels Colonels wrestlers Brian Bauer, Steve Schannauer and Mike Schroat. write a happy ending. ' ' ,, .. 'I I I I I I �ll!Jlifi;i/,<e ~[P<f)TIU:: \Vilkes College The Locker Room The Razor's Edge Wrestling Woman's Basketball Trivia '89 "'ilkes-Barrc, PA 18766 Lose four in a row Colonels' ship sinking fa by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE Scranton's Jerry Fives may have dunked more than the ball during the last seconds of the Wilkes Colonels' 86-65 loss to the Royals last night at the Marts Center. He may have also shoved the Colonels' playoff hopes down the hoop. This loss, coupled with previous defeats at the hands of Drew (82-78 on Monday at the Marts Center), Lycoming (97-92 last Saturday in Williamsport) -and Susquehanna (86-82 . last Thursday at home) has left the Colonels (6-14, 5-7 in the MAC) in tough shape. In stronger words, they need a miracle. Or at least for King's to lose it's remaining three MAC games while the Colonels win their three. It's possible, but not probable. The Colonels jumped out to a 23-18 lead on the Royals, but then surrendered a 20-4 run that gave Scranton a 38-27 lead. Colonels center Tom Doughty sat out most of the first half with foul trouble, and Scranton big men Fives and Tom Downey scored inside at will. Wilkes' Jim Nolan, however, hit two three-pointers to cut Scranton's bulge to 40-37 at halftime. The Royals produced a · 12-4 run to begin the second half which gave them a 52-41 lead. But Nolan's free throws at 6:30 tied the score at 63-63. The Royals then took control, ending the contest with a 23-2 whitewash of the Jim Nolan (30) attempts a layup in Wilkes' win over Colonels. Susquehanna Nolan 'led Wilkes' attack could handle from with 25 points, while Marc but clutch foul-sh Graves pumped in 17. Rob Neira especially in the added 10 points and 8 rebounds. saved the win for the In the loss to Drew, the The Colonels Colonels opened the second half by Nolan (29 points) with a 13-0 scoring spurt, the (23). product of the shooting (seven FDU-Madison points) and passing (two asMarts Center on S sists) of Graves. and Delaware Valley The Rangers proved that turnaround is fair play by putting a Monday (7:30 pm). 15-0 spot on the scoreboard on ends at Juniata on with a non-league the way to victory. p Nolan led the Colonels with Misericordia February 15. 19 points. At Lycoming, the Colonels And the Col hit 15 three-pointers as the two all three MAC games teams combined for an NCAA Diplayoff fire burning. vision III record treys. Despite And hope ... oo, Graves' 24 points, the Colonels King's loses. came up short n, there Bauer, Schroat and Schannauer Trio having storybook seas by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - Together they comprise the three strongest links of the chain that is the Wilkes wrestling team. They have been the team's leaders and most consistent performers, combining for an outstanding 43-8-5 record. Brian Bauer, Mike Schroat and Steve Schannauer; all three have different personalities and wrestling styles, but one thing the threesome has in common is the ability to win. If someone arrives ten minutes laic wrestling meet, it wouldn't be necessary ID scoreboard. The Colonels will be winninl, That's because 118-pound senior native of Sommerville, NJ, will have Bauer has put together a spectacular c compiling a 14-2-1 record, including big the meets against Navy, Lehigh and Army The soft-spoken Bauer has been SeeT Registrar's · g the sum boasts a teal, grey, h thene the "old ! estab eiseth re y "the n: in linkec n of Wi � 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 1989 February 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 February 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 College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f16c1fe214f4f78112854c7a27743f40.pdf 404809d094a47d5b27d31e4f2ed423ee PDF Text Text tball toom :sses roJ WILKES COLLEGE Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Number 13 ... Serving Wilkes College since 1947 February 2, 1989 mencement held at Marts Center 113 graduate in ceremony by Michele Corbett Beacon News Editor WILKES-BARRE - Last Tuesday, January 24, 113 students graduated in the annual Convocation/Commencement ceremonies conducted in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. . The exercise was the first formal event held in the center which will be officailly dedicated on February 17. Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth stated in an earlier release that, "Convocation is a time for each of us at the College to address our shared purposes and hopes as well as our individual needs and goals." "The Arnaud C. Marts Center is a most appropriate setting for the ceremony because it is the result of hard work and determination by countless people who have contributed so much time, energy and financial support toward achieving some of those objectives," he said. The Reverend Robert Zanicky of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre delivered the invocation. Dr. George W. Waldner, vicepresident of academic affairs, welcomed the parents, friends, students, and public. Greetings followed from Frank M. Henry, chairman of the Board of Trustees; Breiseth; and Andrew D. Morell, a member of the graduating class who received aB.A. in communications. Morrell spoke to his classmates emphasizing the need for educated people to learn from the past and to put that knowledge towards today's endeavors. "As graduates with masters and bachelors degrees we must keep the arts alive in our lives and in the lives around us," Morrell said. "We cannot afford to let art shrivel up and blow away with the next wind." He challenged the graduates to become more aware of the world around them and to use failure as a learning experience. The next portion of the program included the Armed Forces Reserve appointment of Daniel Francis Rowe who earned a B .S. in Electrical • Engineering. He was commissioned by David Andy Morrell, an '89 graduate, is shown addressing his classmates at the annual Convocation/Commencement. G. Billings, Lietenant Colonel, United States Air Force. Breiseth then addressed the assembly with special attention given to the graduates. He said 'the beginning of the semester is "a time of renewal, with a chance to build upon recently aquircd knowledge and experience, including the opportunity to avoid past mistakes and strengthen newly won competencies." Breiseth implied that this attitude of renewal would be "where the resources will come from to tackle human problems that threaten the soul of America and its future." Fifty-four Bacheiors Degrees and 59 Masters degrees, 40 of which were Master of Business Administration Degrees, were conferred by Breiseth on the class of 1989. Designing students use skills for College by Tom Obrzut Beacon Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE - Five graphic-design students at Wilkes recently presented to College administrators new concepts for Wilkes publications. The students were enrolled in an advanced graphic-design class taught by Richard Fuller during the fall semester. Fuller said the idea for the project originated last spring in a conversation he had with George Waldner, vice president of academic affairs, about the college's publications. Their discussion was transformed into a semester-long project undertaken by the students. "The more I thought about it," Fuller said, "the more I realized how important it was for the College to convey a consistant image to the public." The 14-week project began in September with in-depth discussions about Wilkes and the best ways its publications could accurately reflect the institution. "We didn't do anything for six weeks," Fuller said, "except talk about the various aspects of Wilkes." Each student was required to conduct his own "marketing survey" of the college. From their personal research, students learned more about the growth of the College, academic developments and administrative projects. "I asked them to find out what makes Wilkes a unique institution and why do students choose Wilkes?" Fuller said. The students, all upperclassmen, were then better prepared to submit designs for the project. "I found out that most students are looking for a quality education," said senior Matthew Beekman, 21, of Scranton. Pat Potera of Dupont said students she spoke to said they enjoy the one-to-one interaction they have with their professors. Once their research was finished, the students were asked to design a College logo that could be used on all school-related publications. In addition to the logo, they were asked to design a cover for the college bulletin, viewbook cover, stationary and a departmental brochure, See Designs page 4 �PAGETWO February 2, 1989 r---------------------7 "' I The Beacon / I'M SoRRY, SiR. THe No-&MB-1i ,\lemberofrhe I - · assoc1areo I Serving Wilkes College since 1947 couec1are PRess~ I VOL. XLI No. 13 February 2, 1988 U"" I \..~~==~....,. IEditor-in-Chief.. ....................................................•......... Lee Scott Morrell INews Editor.......................................................................Michele Corbett IFeature Editor.................................................................... John T. Gordon IAssistant Feature Editor......................................................Michele Broton ISports Editor................................................................................ Jim Clark IAssistant Sports Editor.................................................................... Ray Ott IPhotography Editor..............................................................Donna Yedlock ICopy Editors ...............................................................Wendy Rosencrance FUGMTS af(e FULL. AIRLINES .......................................................................... Eddie Lupico I Advertising Ma!lager.........................................................Kathy L. Harris Business and Distribution Manager.........................................Tom Obrzut StaffWriter........................................................................... Bullstradamos Staff Photographer..........................................................•••.•••••Bruce Alexis Adviser................................................................................Mr. Tom Bigler Contributing Writers: Tony Veatch, Lisa Miller, Chris Taroli, Cathy Slebodnick. Contributing Photographers: Lisa Miller, Tiger Tommy, P.R. SG: An invisible enti The Beacon is published Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters As we enter our second week of school, fd like one question answered. Who is the president of our student government (SG)? If any student knows the answer to this question, please stop up at the Beacon office on the third floor of the Student Union Building and tell me. It so happens that the SG office is also located on the same floor as The Beacon . Would you Iexcept during scheduled breaks, finals weeks and vacation periods. All views I expressed in this publication are those of the individual writer and do not Inecessarily reflect the opinions of this publication or Wilkes College. Letters I Ito the editor are welcomed, provided they are no longer than 500 wonts. I ILetters exceeding this length may be edited or rejected on terms of space. All I Iletters must be signed, but names may be withheld for valid reasons. I I I IThe Beacon is printed each week by the Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA. I IEditorial offices are located on the third floor of the Conyngham Student I ~enter. The phone number is 824-4651 ext 2962. _ _ _ _ _ _ _J Where's our believe I don't think I've ever seen anyone in their office, oh day-lCrday basis? Another sticky excuse me, there were those two maintenance men delivering that SG elections held ter. new desk last week. Thanks for It seems funny that they'd need a new desk when there is guys. Last semesrtr never anybody in their office to first poster a few election. use it That gives Your best bet to find SG of time to gather i. representatives or officers is at their Wednesday night meeting. natures. That shouldn't be so. And then the Why is it just an invisible vo.te. It's nice of them student leadership organization? Why can't they post office the polls open for hours like every other organiz- they spare the time? Let's try to ation on campus. Student Government reps should be accessible to open for more than time. the student population. Like Beacon At the Luzerne County ComMorrell said last munity College (LCCC), where I transferred from in September, editorial: WE D the Student Government is led by an energetic, outgoing individual that's known by more than 80 percent of the students. "Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run." but we are to bite some to get it." -Mark Twain "If a young writer can refrain from writing, shouldn't hesitate to do so."-Andre Gidt �- rounded the comer, 'shasty frost cling's neon-coated winVolkswagen, the Hornet, sputtered as it approached the ·ngparking lot. of nowhere came ant and personal vedataratherquick to a leash to which attached. I saw t1ie eyes as I applied the hearing the gentle · tor against his side. propelled my entire the windshield. My egreen men danced . Swain, the honored "Oh, definitely. I got a chemistry professor in one day, from the Ministry of Science, with a list a mile long. He and his wife sought a pogo stick, tonic water, an inflatable Alf doll, and a bathtub filled with cream of wheat. They planned to incorporate all these tools into a night of innocent lovemaking. Naturally, we had a hard time, but we set it up for them. Then there was a guy named Kurt, who needed a Shetland pony, and he ...well, never mind. Let me look over your files a bit." I was certainly nervous, this being the first time I had filed an application for sex. I kept talking. e. Sex Application myself speak. "The "Now that I think about it, the Tower dtx:ided we would like of London would be a good place. Do you think ... " "Normally, it would be quite quite bald man rested the desk, his fist acceptable. It's those damn Brits, bead. "Yournames?" though. They're a bit touchy when it T. Veatch~ And Ms. comes to monuments like that. The mess is bad enough up there just with ever made love be- the pigeons. If they let American tourists romp around, well, I'm sure er human being, you understand." He fingered the file for the last No, I'm afraid not. time, then finally approached a deciof fun, though." · preferences? Need sion. "Let me get this straight. Hora, weapons, medical tio T. Veatch. Ida Wettit. Met three days ago, wildlife shooting esses, etc.?" What was this between you and me, expedition. e liked telephone expedition, anyways?" "It's quite simple. You get a we could ... " hit on the head with a machine used for skeet shoots, that purse. Ida squealed ejects those discs into the air. Then I getting the inter- you find a few stray dogs, cats, ducks, . She finally settled or whatever you are in the mood to shoot. Set them in the machine, yell continued. Parking news a note of the tele- 'pull,• and the animal flies through the air. A good marksman, like Ida Dear Editor: here, can pick off a fair sized canine I'd like to take the time to at three hundred feet. Naturally, I announce that the Commuter Parkwas jITTt a spectator." ing Permit List has been compiled. "I'm sorry I asked. Anyway, I Lists are available at Stark Lobby, Farley library, and the Commuter Council office on the 3rd floor of the SUB. Those students who received a permit can pick them up at the Security office in Sturdevant Hall no later than Februaury 8, 1989. Each student has been assigned to a particular lot. We ask that The Air Force has openyou park in that lot only. If you park ings for men and women in in a different lot, you may be ticketed selected science and engineering or towed. Patrol of the lots is to begin fields. To prepare }OU for one, you can this week, so please pick up your for an Air Force ROTC scholarship. permit as soon as you can. This will what it can do for }OU. Contact the camensure better control of the lots and Air Force ROTC representative toda}! will avoid excess ticketing and towMAJOR WILLIAM NEWTON ing. WILKES COLLEGE Anyone with any questions 717-829-0194 about parking may call the Commuter Council office at ext. 2915 or stop in at anytime. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MAJORS! awlY Leadership Elirellence Starts Here PAGETHREE February 2, 1989 see no reason not to grant your request. By the power invested in me, I hereby allow you to make love. I suspect you do not wish to have a child, so protection will be provided. Finally, I am required to read you the section of the state Sex Law." He paused, opening up a thick volume from his reference library. "The state feels that most abortions result from hasty, unsupervised lovemaking, which lead to unwanted babies. We hereby . decree that without the permission of the state, lovemaking is quite illegal. Requests must be made in the form of a written application and an interview. Upon granting permission, birth control devices will be issued to the couple, if requested, at which time they will go to a room jn the Ministry of Love, and engage in a session of lovemaking, constantly supervised by an attendant hired by the Ministry. Please note: Sexual contact or pregnancy without permission, the sale of birth control devices or sexually related devices of any sort are all punishable by death. And remember, Big Brother loves you." He finally looked up from the paper. "And would you like the staff photographer present? The color prints make nice postcards." Sincerely, Barb Carpenter, Parking Committee Chairman Tradition or progress; you decide Argument 1: Wilkes College is a traditional Liberal Arts College that dates back to 1933, when it was e,stablished by Arnaud C: Marts as Bucknell Junior College. In over 50 years of educatmg students, the school has established itself as a breeding ground for tradition; tradition in its 19th Century homes-turned-dorms, its strong student/instructor ratio, and its seal. The seal identifies the college with its picturesque valley scene as well as the name and charter date. It is Wilkes College. ( Argument 2: Wilkes is an up-and-coming college that is on the fast track of 20th Century education and the school is growing with the times. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art Athletic center, a new bell tower and a new symbol that will show the school's upward tendencies. ."The Flying 'W'" shows these tendencies. The believers in argument 1 will tell you that the Flying W better identifies a professional wrestling league or the front of Batman's crime-fighting tights. It is better suited to be the symbol for a bird sanctuary than a traditional college. The proponents of argument 2 will say that the seal is too "official looking." It isn't exciting and fresh. It holds back a college that needs room for growth and a sign of the times -- not times gone by. The college has to choose one and only one of these symbols -- the W or the seal, or one of the new designs mentioned on the front page ("Designing students use skills for College," Page 1). ' Why? The public should only have to identify Wilkes College with one "image." If the school continues to put the seal on some school literature and the W on others, it may look as though each department of the school has its own symbol. Maybe when the school decides on this latest piece of trivia, we can finally get an idea of just who we are. . Thumbs up: Go to the Wilkes College Lady Colonels for their outstanding 13-5 record, and their incredible 4-1 record in the MAC Northwest. The girls are perched on the brink of their first visit to the playoffs in a long time. This follows a 7-17 campaign last year. So, a big thumbs up to Coach Kest, Coach Trivelpiece, and, most of all, the team. Thumbs up: Go to Jim Nolan and Marc Graves for becoming the 14th and 15th Colonels (respectively) to join the elite 1000 point club. Nolan hit his thousandth against Division II Bloomsburg in a losing cause. Graves hit the millennium mark in the emotional victory against cross-town rival King's. Thu_mbs up: Go to Nicole Kovaleski, Denise Carson, and Melissa Kennedy of the woman's basketball team, for being named to the Wilkes Letterwomen's Tourney all-tournament team. Thumbs up: Go to the personnel at the Bookstore who, nn_ally, deyised a plan that would make the task of getting books a little easier. Granted, it is still a pain in the butt to buy books but at least now it doesn't take so long. ' Thumbs down: Go to whomever the vandal was who sm~s~ed a dorm student's car windshield in Evans parking lot. This is a sad commentary on what people do on their weekends. I honestlr hope that the person who did this is not reading this column nght now! because if y~u are, that would make you a member of the Wilkes commumty, and that would sicken me more.. - • • . . . . . . . •. . . . . · ...... • · . · ·, - -, -,-.. · - - · - - - · . . - · · . . . . · · ~ �'. . -------' eyond the Beacon News Briefs MOSCOW - The Soviet government has placed the troubled enclave of NagornO-:Karabakh under direct control from Moscow in an effort to avoid further ethnic tension between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Seventy-eight people have died in ethnic violence between Armenians and Azerbaijanis since early last year as the enclave's majority Armenians, who are Christian, pressed for its inclusion in the Soviet Republic of Armenia. The enclave has officially been designated an autonomous region within Azerbaijan since 1923. Azerbaijan's citizens are mostly Muslim. HAVANA - Fidel Castro's sharp rejection of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's program has irritated members of the Soviet community in Cuba, but they have adopted a policy of courteous patience, confident that Cuba will adopt similar reforms. Castro has become increasingly critical of Gorbachev's program of perestroika, or restructuring, in speeches during the past six months, dismissing them last July as "methods that reek of capitalism." Castro has also displayed a growing sense of insecurity in Moscow's policy of detente with the United States. Soviet economic aid to Cuba, now at a rate of approximately $5 billion a year, will continue as it has, but Cuban-based Soviets cautioned that there is an impatience with Cuba's inefficient waste of the money under its rigidly ideological, centrally planned system. Some experts estimate that Soviet aid makes up almost 30% of the Cuban gross national product. February 2, 1989 WASHINGTON - Jesse Jackson said that Ronald Reagan "may be the worst civil rights President we've had in recent memory" in lieu of Reagan's charge that prominent black leaders "are doing very well" by "keeping alive the feeling that they're victims of prejudice." In an interview on CNN, Jackson said that Reagan's c~alle~ge to "the integrity of civil rights leaders is- a divers~on ... He really has been a rich man's president, with gross msensitivity toward basic civil rights for those who have been histoJically denied." Reagan, who in 1983 implied that the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. may have been a communist sympathizer, blames editorializing by black leaders for his low standing among black Americans. MIAMI - Three times this decade, police killings of unarmed blacks have triggered riots in Miami, but no officer h~s eyer been convicted in those deaths and many blacks lack faith m law enforcement's ability to police itself. ''.People are willing to endure unemployment and poor housmg, but they cannot endure being brutalized and shot for no reason," Aleem Fakir, an organizer for People United to Lead the Struggle for Equality, said. In the latest disturbance, three nights of violence followed the January 16 shooting of black motorcyclist Clement Lloyd by Miami police officer William Lozano. Lloyd's passenger, Allan Blanchard, died of injuries from the ensuing crash. In the riots that followed, one man was killed, 13 buildings were burned and many businesses were looted. A · week after the shooting, the Colombian-born Lozano was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter. ALEXANDRIA, Va. -Political cult leader Lyndon H. L~Rouche, Jr. ~as sentenced to 15 years in prison last Fnday for schemmg to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and deliberately defaulting on more than $30 million in loans from his supporters. -Compiled by Jim Clark · Designs which explains the various offered at the college. "The viewbook in prospective student to Fuller said. "It's their very pression of Wilkes." The viewbook iall application for admissioo overview of the college. Fuller said he placed strictions on the students were working on their~"I felt it was im students to work on this selves," he said. Many of the studenll reflected the traditional growing institution and combined the college's ness with its traditional "It {the project) Im the whole process of sign," said Beekman. • thought must go into ever, of your design." Beekman said it lege officials were rece · their ideas. Participating s eluded Beekman, P Mejias, Thomas Zuback Shimp. Stop by the display in Stark Lobby on Feb. 14 to partici• pate in the Apple GiveAway and learn about the newest ·add ition to th e Macintosh Family !!! Register to win one of many greatprizes, inph.., oing: compact disc carrying cases,· T-shirts; .arjq 1J1pr(:];/ Free bumper stickers ·td the first 1 to·:~rriv~[ (Drawing will be held that afternoqn.) oo· You've seen how the power of a Macintosh computer can make creating any kind of assignment much easier. Now there's the power of the newest Macintosh - the Mac SE/30. As fast as the fastest Mac II, with all the portability of the Plus and SE. Have all your questions about the entire Macintosh product line and Apple's Loan to Own program answered on February 14. And don't forget the freebies! ---···------------·-- ........ , ............... .,,. -- • ·• •,to ;t~!t.,. Apple, The Apple logo, and Macinlosh are registered trademarks ofApple Compuler, Inc . �February 2, 1989 : student Wilkes." view for ad f the col :r said h ~ the stu work on said. e college's 1 traditional e project) process of Beekman. rt ici- eagan heads for sunset; ves students with debt HINGTON, D.C. - Eight years after they rode ·ngton, D.C., piedging to change federal student , members of the Reagan administration can say ir wake, they're leaving students who generally waid money they used to get as grants. ly all observers - whether conservative or liberal chmatic shift in financial aid programs from grants probably is the administration's most enduring omplishment " said Fred Azcarate, president of the U.S. Association (USSA) in Washington, D.C., "is the of the Reagan administration for students." Olhers are disappointed the trend away from grants intent of financial aid was to supplement the cost ge education)," contended Jeanne Allen of the Foundation, a conservative think tank that helped many of the administration's campus policies. "It was never meant to guarantee everyone gets a college education," she continued. "Ronald Reagan's goal was to get back to the original intent... to ensure full access to a college education, but not that it would be fully paid by the federal government." said Reagan laregely succeeded in "making sure people who were deserving got aid money." r President Reagan came into office with other goals, too, like abolishing the Department of , shifting the responsibility for funding campuses hington to the states and, of course, drastically federal budget for schools and colleges. But "the announced intention to decrease expenditures... never materialized," Terrel Bell, Reagan's first education secretary, said It wasn't for lack of trying. In his first two budget proposals and again in 1987, the president tried to cut some major programs by as much as half. "Debt is the greatest legacy of the Reagan administration for students." Fred Azcaratepresident of the USSA "We forced Congress to decide which programs are not expendable," said Edward Elmendorf, who was assistant secretary for postsecondary education from 1982 to 1985. "Congress had a chance each year to take a (vote) on how much programs should be cut, and what their impact would be." "They repeatedly asked for cuts in student aid, but that was rejected by Congress," recalled Charles Saunders of the American Council on Education (ACE), a lobbying group for campus presidents from around the nation. Most direct aid to campuses for libraries and housing were abolished, as were aid programs like student Social Security and the Middle Income Student Assistance Act. In the process of attacking those and other programs, "they did manage to throw student aid programs into disarray and confusion, and we've fallen behind the actual purchasing power of 1980," Saunders claimed. The shift from grants -- which students don't have to repay -- to loans was probably the most significant and longlasting byproduct "The shift from grants was not a fluke," said Gwendolyn Lewis of the College Board. "It will probably continue. We're not as likely to see a shift (back to grants) in the future." In the mid-1970s, Lewis said, 80 percent of the federal aid given to students was in the fonn of grants. By 1987-88, it was down to 47 percent C. Ronald Kimberling, who served in the Education Department under Reagan, blamed Jimmy Carter. "The most astronomical growth in loans came in under the Carter administration," he said, adding the government loaned $7 .8 billion to students in 1981, up from $1.9 billion in 1978. However, the amount of money granted to students also rose during the same period. Much of the increased loan money was given to middle-class students, who had been made eligible for student loans for the first time. Student life, regardless of who started the shift to loans, has been changed as a result Liberal arts students, for example, changed their majors from lower-paying careers like teaching to more lucrative fields because they knew they'd need to repay loans, some said. "Students know they are going to graduate with large debt, and that affects what classes they pick, what majors they choose, what jobs they select when they graduate," claimed Arlette Slachmuylder, president of the State Student Association of New York. "It creates a lot of pressure on the student that hasn't existed in the past." Many students who decide to assume debts while in college now can't pay them back. Just covering defaulted loans costs Washington $1.6 billion a year, up from $530 million in 1983 and about half the total it spends on Stafford Loans (formerly called Guaranteed Student Loans). Increased spending to repay banks for defaulted Stafford Loans accounts for part of the increase in the Education Department's budget during the Reagan years. Nevertheless, the budget did rise, Reagan supporters noted. "When I started," former secretary Bell said, "the budget was $14 billion. Now it's $21 billion. There's a perception in academia that there were cuts, but in actual dollars, there's been an increase." After inflation is figured in, however, student aid programs were actually 9 percent lower in 1988 than in 1980 according to an August, 1988, Wall Street Journal analysis. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• est Wilkes Snack Bar Presents the 2 for 1 Weeknight Special Serving from 4:00 - lUX)O p.m Menu: Italian Hoagie Two for the price of one!!!! Double Burger night Pizza Spectacular 2 pies or 2 cuts 1/4 pound Chili Dogs be presented/or special -- - - -Coupon - - -must -________ T ______ _ M;~;y ~ PAGE FIVE registered 2for 1 7 Tuesday T I 1/4 Pound I I Burgers I I I I I 2 for 1 Wednesday Pizza 2 for 1 I Thursday I 1/4 Pound I Ch"l" D I l l ogs I 2 for 1 • : • ! : • • Tell your sweetheart just how you feel! The Beacon will take any and all ' Valentine's Day classifieds for next week's issue. Drop them in the box in the Stark Lobby. We will accept classifieds up until Tuesday, February 7, 1989. ! • : • : • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• �February 2, 1989 PAGE SIX Dr. Samuel Oberstein joins business f acuity WILKES-BARRE - Dr. Samuel Oberstein has joined the faculty of the Wilkes College School of Business and Economics as Associate Professor of Business Administration and will coordinate the school's courses in Risk Management, Insurance and Employee Benefits. A former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Agent, Oberstein came to Wilkes from Risk Management, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, where he was a Risk Management Consultant. He has also worked as a Cost Containment Consultant for General American Life Insurance Company, St. Louis, MO, where Speech- - - -----continued from page 11 he specialized in alternative health delivery systems and cost containment methods. In addition to current course offerings, Oberstein said that two new classes in the Risk Management concentration, "Employee Benefits" and "Social Insurance and Economic Security" are being planned. He will also be teaching courses in the Masters in Health Service Administration program. "The extensive arid varied experience and expertise that Dr. Oberstein brings to Wilkes will Dr. Samuel Oberstein be of great help to the concentration of Risk Management as it Engel, dean of the Wilkes school continues to grow," Theodore of business, said. Heikkinen named chairman WILKES -BARRE - Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, President of Wilkes, announced recently that Dr. Michael Heikkinen, former Assistant Dean of Education at the University of Idaho, has been named Chairman of the Wilkes Department of Education. During his 10 years at Idaho he served as Professor of Education, Coordinator of Faculty Development, and Admissions Officer for the College of Education. He has been a consultant for numerous high school districts, where he advised on topics such as curriculum, scientific projects, and faculty evaluation. Author of nearly 20 publications, '1e is the recipient of several grants for various educational and scientific research projects. Heikkinen is also a member of numerous professional societies, including the National Association of Biology Teachers; National Science Teachers Association; and the Northwest Scientific Association, for which he was chairman of the Science and Mathematics Education Section of the 53rd annual meeting in 1980. Nine events are being offered in public speaking and interpretation of literature including: extemformative speaking, dramatic duo, impromptu speaking, children's literature, prose, after-dinner speaking and persuasive speaking. "We are really excited about hosting the tournament this year," said Dr. Bradford Kinney. "It will be the first major :~~r~~l:~:1 ~~~ted.~ompetiEvents will begin at 3 on Fri~;~:tee:~:- r!::d:ch~ul~o:~~ !!la•11;;m §P~~gfiigpjcdra i!l~~l!triod : gy~~b: a : ~----------, •1•1• i lllillEra11 l!~j~~~~!conm !1.iift~ c!,~ /:g~~;;t!~ss 1 250 ~x;u~~;~0RS 6 1 and Instructors needed! 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I'm right aJj �February 2, 1989 PAGESEVEN aeon break at the box office ... onnal, or even can learn a m the film Talk there are people have the personlate night radio America, wake s about you, not the talk show the film. , who brought Wall Street and dynamic camera a brilliantly written ~ ure his audience. , who plays Chamwith Stone on the script that was on talk show host the Denver "shock was gunned down by 1984. this :>t a hin lier, ( ctivity vyour I, you ,ur <e ur : - all lay. top in the astern simply out to Iha~ if people ey are hearing, ey listening!? , and prejudicthe American are fascinated, to at times, by these lhese people are ofand ignorant about IC saying to a radio , they are smart elislen, and Champlain bghout the film. · ·oos and actions are own. If you don't like listen. He was raised his opinions will change. I'm not he is right about just that he is t than a large human race, but hey! lbat's my opinion, you don't like it, stop reading. Believe me, I may be a liule hypocritical here, but I think script keep Talk Radio on the level of shouting excellence. Talk radio is a fascinating film to try to figure out lf you that if Champlain is out to clean up the cities, he is not doing a very good job. You can never do it. Death, racism, and sex problems will be on this earth until its destruction. So let's give it a rest, talk cooly, calmly, and collectively about it. This movie is trying to make several different points: 1- Don't listen if you don't like what you are hearing. 2- The world will always be the same. I hope · not, but it always has been. . J- Opinions arc opinions, know that the other person is stubborn, like you, in his or her ways, but that's O.K. {Thanks for enlightning me on that Margie.) Now, getting back to the review, Stone uses revolving camera shots, that are a liule to dizzy at times, but are superb at others. The majority of the film takes place in the studio alone and Stone's direction, Bogosians acting, and a powerful radio saw the film and have some personal views of your own, or even differ with me, write them down and put them in the Beacon Birthday Box/Classified box located in Stark lobby. I'm still trying to figure this film out, but I know that it is truely powerful. Oh no! I'm becoming a newspaper show host ga VCE' rlK AL CORP nber FDIC .. -. ;· •: ··.· . Ii 'II'Illl© Grnma!i(e Story: 3.5 Acting: 3.5 Camera/ Direction: 3.5 FINAL GRADE: 3.5 Rain Man The word is out! Dustin Hoffman is going to be up for an Academy Award for best actor in the film Rain Man. Well, that's fine, but it's Tom Cruise who deserves a nomination as well as Hoffman. In fact, it is Cruise who should get the award. Hoffman plays the part of an autistic person named Raymond Babbit He does so with poise and perfection, present in the way he cocks his head gently to the side and the short- stepped paces he makes in his awkward walk. Granted, this is done with enormous talent, however, the actions Hoffman makes throughout the film are repetitious. The story of Rain Man is basically about how Raymond and his brother Charlie grow to be fond of each other. They meet for the first time at the institution where Raymond lives when the brothers' father dies. Cruise learns at his father, who he did not get along with, left his brother $3 million and left him with only some bushes. At first it's the money that Cruise is geared towards. But as he gets to know his brother, he starts to change into a more loving person. Raymond doesn't like the way his life is changed when Charlie takes him away from his home, but he finally adapts, and begins to show special affection for his brother. Cruise plays the part of Raymond's brother Charlie with a potent, feverish pitch that is maintained on a high altitude throughout the film. The way he grins, the way he gestures, and the way he changes from an egotistical, self-centered brat to a caring and adoring brother looks so natural, that you truely believe h~ is a real person. voice) Oz: The combination is dastardly. There is a perfect mixture of gentle mannered humor, specifically from Caine, off-set with raucous hyperactivity shoveled out by Martin. The two play crooks who are on different paths that suddenly meet aboard a train headed for a wealthy area along the Riviera. Caine, thinking he's more shrewd than Martin, coaxes him away from the territory of flourishing females, or so he thinks. Martin, who appears to be after petty amounts of cash and free meals, is actually shrewd himself as he shows up at the lady locale. Caine takes Martin under his wings and teaches him the tricks of the trade. The two scoundrels are just that, as they make their way into the hearts of wealthy women and take them for healthy sums. One scene stands out when Caine is portraying a mild man- -=nered Prince. He tells a woman at his mansion that if he is to marry her he has to bring along his brother where ever they go. The lady is overwhelmed, thinking she will be accompanied by two royal princes. However, Martin ·acts the part of a ·· mentally_ disturbed person who rls corks on his forks (for en he misses his mouth) and does his toilet activities in his pants at the dining table. By . now, the woman has already given her ,formidable contributions to the two thieves. Supposedly these charitable DUSTIN HOFFMAN funds were to go to troops in the TOM CRUISE Royal Army, but they end up in In Rain Man Dustin Hoffman the needy pockets of Martin and pours on a brilliant performance, Caine. but it is Tom Cruise that steals The film takes an intriguing the thunder and creates an acting turn when the two dirty rotten storm. scoundrels run head first into a woman of mystery. Is she a scoundress? You start to question this when you first see her appear on screen. Glenne Headly Acting: 4.0 plays the part with a sweet, inStory: 3.5 nocent, yet rugged and tough quality. Music: 3.0 Twists, turns, and trouble make Dirty Roi/en Scoundrels FINAL GRADE: 3.5 one of this year's most wholeDirty Rotten Scoundrels some and fresh comedies. 'II'Illl© Gil"m© If you are looking for some clean, fresh, goody-goody humor, you had beuer avoid Dirty Roi/en Scoundrels. Steve Martin and Michael Caine team up with director Frank -(Ille I:ozzi_e B~ Comedy: 3.25 Acting: 3.5 Story: 3.0 FINAL GRADE: 3.25 · ·.• ·.·.-.. ·See·Beacan page 8 �PAGE EIGHT February 2, 1989 Beacon----::-c-------------continued from page 7 The Accidental Tourist The relationship between Hurt and Davis is comically appealing at times, but it is Geena Davis who is the big, bright newcomer. Don' travel on purpose to The Accidental Tourist, or you may be in for a bumpy road that is smooth only when you witness Geena Davis' portrayal. You have a sense of humor, and can now be one of the privlcdged people able to attend this gala event of laughs and puns. Leslie Nielsen reprises his role as Lt. Frank Drcbin. He is straight-faced and flamboyant. Prisilla Presley stars as Nielsen's clumsy yet alluring love interest. Ricardo Montalban, no matter if it's comedy or drama, always has sizzling screen appearance. This time he portrays the villain that Nielsen is out to stop. There's silly gag, after silly pun, after stupid joke that work simply because they are stupid. So be smart, and come out and sec the Naked Gun. Come out ev- Lawrence Kasdan, who produced Raiders of the Lost Ark and directed Silverado, takes a 360 degree Lum away from action and brings us a light-hearted comedy. Darn! He's not as brilliant by Tom Obrzut with this type of film. Don't get Beacon Staff Writer me wrong, The Accidental Tourist has its innocent and touching 639. What About Love/Heart moments. However, the film 638. Heartache Tonight/Eagles lulls along at a sagging pace. 637. Take Me Home/Phil Collins William Hurt looks the same Story: 2.75 636. You're Gonna Lose That Girl/Beatles and acts the same in almost everActing: 2.5 635. Turn It On Again/Genesis y motion picture he has ever apComedy: 2.25 634. Along Comes Mary/Association peared in (with the acception of 633. Fool On The Hill/Beatles Gorley Park), and that look is FINAL GRADE: 2.5 632. Everywhere/Fleetwood Mac dull and boring and frankly, 631. I'm Alright/Kenny Loggins overused! .;~~ "'.._f your 1name_ ~sn't Smart. Ha! 630. You're In My Heart/Rod Stewart Hurt plays the part of a f ..,,,,. Ha. Get 1t. 629. Hell ls For Children/Pat Benatar critic who critiques overseas trav628. Love Reign O'er Me/Who el stops that include hotels, res· 'lrlh1<e (Girr~cdl<e~ 627. Tin Man/America taurants, and the travel itself 626. You're All I Got Tonight/Cars aboard planes, trains, and autoComedy: 3.5 625. Miss You/Eric Clapton mobiles. Acting: 2.5 624. Our House/Crosby Stills Nash & Young When he goes abroad he Story: 2.25 623. It's The Same Old Song/Four Tops leaves his little dog with a 622. My Sweet Lord/George Harrison kennel. The woman who runs FINAL GRADE: 2.75 621. And She Was/Talking Heads the Kennel develops a crush for ~~~~ 620. Superstition/Stevie Wonder the dull Hurt. She is played by 619. Kashmir/Led Zeppelin Gcena (Beetlejuice) Davis. Davis f"] has a flashy, glittering, and 618. Summer Breeze/Seals & Croft glowing personality that hugs . 617. Show Me The Way/Peter Frampton the screen with charming affec616. Big Time/Peter Gabriel tion. 615. The Letter/Box Tops Then there is Kathleen . 614. Girl/Beatles (Peggy Sue) Turner who doesn't .• 613. Funk #49/James Gang even appear in the film till it is 612. Wolly Bully/Sam The Sham & Pharoahs half-way over. As a matter of 611. We're An American Band/Grand Funk fact, her acting in this film is 610. Revival/Allman Brothers about half-way baked. She plays 609. I'm A Man/Chicago Transit Authority Burt's ex-wife who returns into 608. Green River/Creedence Clearwater Revival his life to complicate his newly CEENADAVIS KATifl.EEN TURNER · 607. Nobody Told Me/John Lennon fonncd relationship with Davis. 606. Truckin'/Grateful Dead Hurt ponders and wanders be- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 605. Baby I Love Your Way/Peter Frampton tween Davis and Turner. The Naked Gun 604. Hey Hey My My/Neil Young Hurt and Turner appeared First, there was Airplane the 603. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet/Bachman-Turner together in the thriller Body Movie, B, there was Police Squad 602. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant/Billy Joel 1/eat, which Kasdan also worked the T.V. show, and third there is 601. Don't Stop Believin'/Journey lf~llf NIElSEN on. In that film they steamed The Naked Gun. 600. Dreamer/Supertramp the theaters nationwide. This If you can grasp the humor time around they only put a that appeared in the previous smudge on the screen. paragraph, then congratulations! ,F===========;;==:!::===================== t;. i,.,, .........-._... .......... ATTENTION BSN CLASS OF 1989. The Air Force has a special program for 1989 BSNs. If selected, you con enter active duty soon ofter graduation-without waiting for the results of your State Boards. To qualify, you must hove on overall 2. 75 GPA. After commissioning, you'll attend a five-month internship at a major Air Force medical facility. lrs on excellent way to prepare for the wide range of experiences you'll hove serving your country as on Air Force nurse officer For more information, coll YMCA nts the , New Je1 s place bee ings and I s them on it. y Flinsch omore) · e the old syr ws more of, SEMESTER MEMBERSHI P Jan. 3-May 20 (will include NAUTILUg) CALL 823 ·2191 or STOP IN FOR TOUR WILKES-BAAR£ YHCA 40 W. NCllTIWIPTOII ST. WILKES-BAAR£, PA, eller USAF NURSE RECRUITING 717-770-6897 COLLECT ---·: \I\\ • • : I \ I I ~ •• , \ ) ed the seal 1 d the comm, �PAGENINE e Reporter lNf Photos by Mary Ann Bobkowski Beacon Feature Reporter WILKES ich symbol, the seal or the "Hying best represents Wilkes College? art ung ft Lynne Travaline (Junior) I like the seal better because it represents the historical part of Wilkes. I'm from New Jersey and I was attracted to this place because of the historical buildings and I still have a sweatshirt with them on it. Chrissy Brunnock (Sophomore) I think I like the flying "W" better than the seal because the seal doesn't symbolize anything about our school. We may as well have a shoe hanging there. Stephanie Rebels (Freshman) I think the symbol is a good representation because it is simple and direct. lpton ey Kathy Flinsch (Sophomore) I like the old symbol better because it shows more of what the school is about. Dianna Cohen (Senior) I think they should be creative and make a new symbol. I don't think the "W" represents any progression. Dumitru Radu (Junior) I don't like either one of them. The old one you can hardly see and the new one is bland. ,0 J9) ES-BARRE YHCA NORTHAIIPTON ST . KES- BAARE, PA. Dave Geller (Senior) I liked the seal better because it represented the community better and it looks neater. Sean Hearon (Sophomore) I like the "W" better than the old seal, but we need better sweatshirts. Pat Guinosso (Junior) I don't like either one of them. �PAGETEN February 2, 1989 Interjaith Fellowship help Dave-o Mark, you sexy hunk! Happy Birthday to the one who shares our intimate sexual conversations . Hope you learned something! Love, K-T, Wendy, and Stella Y'all: The Confederacy sux ! ·sig tine. signed, General Sherman sheath? Angus, Thanks !or a worry about the Cajun and you used to love blr: Paradise city, you'll remember, in less thlD The Wagon will roll! �PAGE ELEVEN February 2, 1989 thical Hero I in wind sh horn y, mar ocaust. in the nd, an less, ·tion , an e ho Accor rfaith a gro irit es s ology of every type of hero or which it worships, of, or brags amight be the dise or city (Gilga' and Remus) or a truth or 4octrine . The values and "ch the hero eximitated by his y partakes in · to the unThere is uan opposiorces. It is do the forces onllict. He ing a deed, e or a spiriletion of the pe of change a truth, and the hero to Christ, are told relative to the time and culture in which he lived. They are both mythical heros and, hence, perform similar roles. Christ went into the desert to meditate, to reflect upon himself, to go past the threshold of consciousness, to gain immortal knowledge, and to return from the desert with a message for the people. Buddha went to meditate in solitude beneath the tree of immortal knowledge where he received an inspiration and illumination that has enlightened Asia for 2500 years. While in the des- - the Savior Star Wars. Here we see a boy, Luke Skywalker, living a quiet, peaceful life, when suddenly, through a series of antecedent events -- meeting the right people, making the right decisions, and being in the right place at the right time -- finds himself embarking on a journey: he joins forces with the rebels, becomes a Jedi knight, and fights to overcome the evil Empire. This is a hero's journey, and in order to pursue it he must conquer his own fears and dersires. • Only then will he be throu p . si 0 te ·n yo ed o ents aith for y hel unit Fell for Sled at te according to is "someone or her life to than oneself." rforms may they reveal any genegyptian and easily undertical, as those nn and James may change, experiences may inward life of lhe same. We see compare the Buddle Christ myth. 500 years before stories, as that of Of course he had help from many people in fulfilling his individual quest. One of those helpers in Han Solo. Han Solo, the mercenary, also emerges as a hero. He was a practical guy, a materialist, and he also was capable of compassion but didn't know it. The adventure brought out thi.s quality, this act of sacrificing himself for another. The adventure is symbolically a manifestation of the hero's character. Darth Vader is the evil villian. He is living in terms of himself and the imposed system. He is a threat, but this threat hides behind a mask. When the mask is removed, there is an unformed individual -- a person who is not developed, a person who does not understand his own humanity The mythical hero must deal with his journey with fearlessness if he is going to achieve the desired goal. He must be able to be compassionate, to suffer with others. He must also be prepared to suffer himself. This preparation comes through proper teaching. We are all potential heros, constantly departing on quests, trying to overcome some obstacle. We aren't all fortunate enough, though, to have an ObiWon Konobi to guide us, but we do have the stories of mythology and literature to instruct us. But we must always keep in mind, and be well-informed, of what our limits are -- whether they're psychological, biological, environmental, historical, or whatever: our wishes must be tamed. Sixth annual eak ac ' esg m figure ert, Christ underwent three temptations, one economic, one political, one spiritual. While in the woods, under the bo tree, Buddha underwent three temptations, one of lust, one of fear, one of submission to public opinion. Even the roles of the their disciples are similiar, for example, St. Peter can be paralleled with Ananda. Even though the teachings of Buddha and Christ differed, their quests -- their visionary journeys -- are very similiar. (The similarities between them does not prove that one was derived from the other). A more recent mythical hero story can be seen in the movie prepared to sacrifice himself for a higher cause. This is where Ben (Obi-Won) Konobi comes in. He is the teacher. He is the only hope. Through him Luke begins to understand human nature, which leads to an understanding of himself and a conquering of his desires and fears. He is now ready to make that monumental commitment. He fulfills his quest and returns. But he is not the same as when he left. He is transformed. He is a different, better person, in his own eyes -- aware and more imformed. He has helped the society and the people, not for points or fame or fortune, but because he wanted to. Speech Tournament to be held at Wilkes If you wander through Stark Lobby this Friday afternoon and see well-dressed college students making wild gestures and talking to themselves, don't be alarmed. Wilkes College is hosting the Sixth Annual Colonial Speech Tournament. Students from a dozen colleges will be on campus from 3 p.in. on Friday, February 3, through 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 4. Competition will take place in Stark Learning Center. St. John's University, York College, and Bloomsburg University are among the list of schools attending the competition. See Speech page 6 �PAGE TWELVE February 2, 1989 Mime, magic, and comedy: Catch the undeniably unique humor of Randy Le by Lee Morrell Beacon Editor Are you suffering from a fresh case of cabin fever, now that you are back in school? Need to get out and laugh? If you do, the Programming Board has got an evening of comedy planned for you. On Saturday, (February 4th, in case you have lost track of time) at 8 p.m., in the C.P.A., Randy Levin, a noted comic from New York City, will visit Wilkes. Levin's experience is extremely diverse. He is a popular name on the college circuit, bringing his 1 1/2 hour show to well over 80 cam uses per year. In addition to the colleges, corporations, such as: Warner Communications and PepsiCo. beg for Levin's talents for writing, directing, or performing in their industrial presentations. Levin is also a frequent visitor to comedy clubs like The Improvisation and Catch A Rising Star. He has also done several television programs and commercials. Levin's unusual relationship with comedy legend Red Skelton shows he _is in good hands. He even followed in the great one's footstep by ~eing involved in a unique project for Reeves Communications. He he! the com an develo Iau h tracks tor television. As a member o[ the Screen Actors Guild,).,evin also finds time to study serious acting. He has studied with the famous acting coach Stella Adler and studied mime with the great Marcel Marceau. His comedy isn't his only work. He also works as volunteer firefighter on Long Island. Certainly shows a whole bunch of versatility, doesn't he? With the Programming Board's past history of bringing quality entertainment to an eager, under-entertained Wilkes community, the best piece of advice available would be to get there early. Seating may get sucked up quickly. ( - It w gam scori ts a1 vertin Lac King' ,, MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM INST!At) Or WATcHIN& rv. roN1eur, GRIMM9, IE(; u05T READ woNe ANOTUER, th a c: sa Ke1 le Kc for 1 olone in the be u es hea out c ey ha \ You dorit need your parents' mo · to buy aMacintosh interaccured Michael ed his Stated. . I'm , cons. It Just their sjgnature It's never been difficult for students to convince their parents of the need for a Macintosh® computer at school. Persuading them to write the check, however, is another thing altogether. Which is why Apple created the Student Loan-toOwn Program. An ingenious loan program that makes buying a Macintosh as easy as using one. Simply pick up an application at the location listed below, or call 800-831-LOAN. All your parents need to do is fill it out, sign it, and send it. If they qualify, they'll receive•a check for you in just a few weeks. There's no collateral. No need to prove financial hardship. No application fee. 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The Lady Monarchs were semi-successful in breaking the pressure, as guard Diane Ratchko, who finished with 16 points, handled the ball with aplomb. Forward Maureen Fahey (12 points) came off the bench and scored often from down low for King's to keep them within striking distance. Wilkes' Angela Miller, who didn't start because of disciplinary reasons, scored six points in the second half as the lead swayed back and forth. After the game was tied 6666 at the end of regulation, King's took a 71-70 lead in the overtime. Petrulsky then rebounded a Kelly Ruff shot and scored to gi:ve the Lady Colonels a 72-71 lead. Miller hit two foul shots to seal the win for the Lady Colonels. (Kovaleski and Ruff scored the other two other buckets.) Kennedy and Denise Carson fouled out in the second half, ' but, once again, the Wilkes bench was a weapon at Kest's dis- 1 posal. "We have a lot of depth," , Kest said. "I know I can go to the bench and be comfortable. We didn't have that luxury last season. It's going to pay off down the line." The Lady Colonels (4-1 in the MAC Northwest) face Susquehanna tonight (6 pm at the Marts Center) in a key league contest. A win would go a long way in snaring a playoff spot for the Lady Colonels. "We're just going to take it one game at a time," Kest said. Lorrie Ann "Spyder" Petrulsky (14) drives toward the basket as the - As KeS t knows, th ere's really no smart option. ---- Lady Colonels beat King's, 74-71 in overtime. Photo by Bruce Alexis. Kovaleski's - - - - - - - distinction r to score the new er intere's ac- a layup. So even though the ball never actually went into the basket, the mark was reached. "I didn't feel cheated at all," Graves said. "I looked up and it looked like it was going in and then Ken (Piontkowski) hit it. I didn't know if they were going . call goaltending or not." Previous to the steal, Graves had four fouls against him but never really backed off on defense. "We were playing zone, so it was easier to play aggressive," he said. "I was able to avoid the last foul for a while. The third time I didn't avoid it enough." (Graves fouled out on King's next possession.) Both players believe that with more experience and playing time, the Colonels basketball team can be a force to reckon with in the future. "We have some really good freshmen," Nolan said. "The number of freshmen and the lack of height contributed to the slow start." "These kids, like Jeff Gregory and Wayne "Chum" Henninger, are a lot of fun to play with," Graves said. "This whole year has been a lot of fun. We're having a good time despite the losses. We're young and they're getting a lot of experience." The Colonels (6-10) only have eight games left, but they have gained momentum, winning their last three. continued from page 16 "Nicole doesn't look like a great player, but she always gets the job done," said head coach Jodi Kest. "You think she had a quiet game and then you look at the stats and she has 15 points and 10 rebounds every game. "She works hard and has a lot of desire. She's the type of player every coach wants." "Nicole's a great player, one of the best inside players I've ever played with," added senior co-captain Melissa Kennedy. "She has good offensive moves and is really aggressive on the boards." Kovaleski's excellent inside game has forced opposing teams to collapse inside defensively, resulting in numerous open jumpers for Wilkes' perimeter players. "We feel really comfortable shooting from the outside," said freshman Deb Bredbenner. "We feel that if we shoot and miss, Nicole will be there to get the rebound." Kovaleski's fine play on the court may not be her greatest contribution to the team. Her leadership, experience and friendliness ''I'd like to see us finish strong in the league," said might very well be her top assets. "Nicole has helped the freshmen a great deal," Kest stated. "She is Graves. not loud. She's very soft-spoken. She does whatever is asked of her and "It's definitely going to be leads a lot by example." an interesting last 10 , games," "We have a young team, so I have to show leadership," Kovaleski Nolan stated. said. "I don't like doing a lot of talking, so I try to lead by example." "She makes everyone around her feel comfortable," Bredbenner by Jeff MacNe//y commented. "Everyone looks up to her." Kovaleski has had a great two years of basketball at Wilkes, during which everyone who has watched her has come away impressed. Still, if she decides to transfer to Temple, Lady Colonels fans will be depressed. "It's not because of basketball, " Kovaleski said. "I like all the players and Coach Kest has helped me develop a lot as a player and as a person. My leaving would simply be because of my academic program. "I haven't really thought about not playing anymore, but this could be my last season of organized basketball. Tonight's could be my last home game." It could also be the last chance to see a great player and a class act. �PAGE FOURTEEN February 2, 1989 Lady Colonels were hungry from st To set a goal in the form of a certain number of victories is a practice for the cowardly or hungry, depending on one's point of view. Some feel it is a hindcrance that creates a set plateau of satisfaction that, if reached, can't be psychologically surpassed. These theorists believe all games can b~ won. Damn the odds! Promoters of the other end of the spectrum have realism as a bedfellow, reasoning that a team should create a light to tunnel to, a star to reach for. Even if it is attained, they say, a team will keep and even increase its desire. Before the 1988-89 basketball season, the Lady Colonels set a goal of 16 victories. Coach Jodi Kest thought a .500 slate would be nice, thank you. Considering that her 1987-88 squad threw a 7-17 record into the archives, Kcst was setting a high goal. Her players thought even higher. The Lady Colonels arc now 13-5 and look to be headed for the MAC playoffs. Damn the odds, Jodi. "If someone would have told me a year ago that we'd be 13-5 at this point, I wouldn't have believed it," Kcst said. "We're winning because the younger girls understand the system and the defensive principles that we use. I thought it would take longer for them to pick it up." Other, more intangible reasons have also played a part in the turnaround. "The girls arc having fun, both in practice arrd the games," Kcst said. "That's important. If they lost that, it would be tough. The girls really get along." Helping the team along on the court has been sophomore forward Nicole Kovalcski's specialty of late. Without question, she's the franchise, the bonus baby, the go-.to gal. Her per-game averages of 12.1 points and 8.9 rebounds lead the team, but more importantly, she constantly performs at crunch time. Book it. "Nicole always comes up with the ball," Kest said. "She's the kind of kid you want in at the end of the game. If you get her the ball, you know it's going in. "You look at her on the floor and she's playing against kids who arc bigger and stronger and you don't think she'll get the job done, but she docs. She'll dive for the ball, take charges. ~he's the type of kid who will go home and wash the uniforms. "I wish I had 12 players like her. She's only going to get bcucr and better." Unfortunately, Kovaleski may not suit up for the Lady Colonels next season; she's considering transferring to Temple's School of Pharmacy. · "I haven't made all the decisions yet," Kovaleski said. "I haven't been accepted ycJ. I'm undecided." Kest would decidedly Jove for Kovaleski to stay. "I'd like to try to talk Nicole out of it," she said, "but I won't do that. It's her decision." One player who will play a full career is freshman guard Lorrie Ann Petrulsky. A recent addition to the starting lineup, Pctrulsky poured in 22 points in the overtime win over King's on January 25. The lefty can stick it, but Kest is still searching for her role. "Lorrie is a clutch player, but I think I like her better off the bench," Kcst commented. "If someone else is starting and not having a good night, I know Lorrie can come off the bench and make something happen. If she starts and isn't playing well, I don't have that luxury." Pctrulsky rotates with freshmen Debbie Bredbenner and Donna Zurawski, players in whom Kest has supreme confidence. "All three players are comparable," she said. "They are an example of the depth we have this year, something that just wasn't available before. If Nicole or Melissa Kennedy were to get hurt and in foul trouble, we've got players like Kelly Ruff, Lisa Burak and Krista Zoka who can go in and they won't hurt us." The point guard spot is the exclusive home of freshman Denise Carson, who puts 8.2 points in the bucket per contest. Her composure, evidenced by her low turnover ratio (3.2 per game), and her ballhandling skill solidify the offense. "She's made some key shots," said Kest. "I don't think she realizes that she's a freshman." Carson touted frosh Sue Chamecki, has left the Learn. Angela Miller, a sophomore starter in the L offense who averages 11.6 points and has con three-pointers, spells Carson when she needs arell "Our depth has allowed us to win four or fi1 the last five minutes," Kcst said. "Last )CJf losing those games. The freshmen on the 1cam Cl be considered freshmen anymo_re. They're Cl enough not to make dumb mistakes." Experience is only one asset senior fo Kennedy brings to the floor each night. Six r points and a will to win are a few others. who's been through the lean times, Kennedy straw stirring this year's drink: cohesiveness. "We play together," Kennedy said. prepared." Ah, finally an endorsement for third-year who, along with first-year assistant Vince Tn molded Wilkes into a budding MAC power. Kest's coaching smarts has been her use oftbe Kest's baby, her big gun. And so far, not have shown a game-long ability to break it. "For us to be successful," Kest said, ' run, run, and run, whether it's by using the playing good transition defense. The girls u "Even if the other team does break the them 10 or 15 seconds to bring the ball We've beaten a lot of teams up and down season and have been able to get a lot of la halfcourt game that's been killing us." A coach's exaggeration, folks. A 4-1 MAC Northwest means, for all intents and two more league wins will net a playoff game against either Scranton or Delaware V Two defeats at the hand of Delaware phased the Lady Colonels, and the prospect Lady Aggies for a third hilt appeals s com pc ti ti vcncss. "That's my personal goal, to play • again," said Kcst. "If we play them again, we'll beat Kennedy. In statements such as those, no cow Only hunger. B oih hit 1,000-pqint mark Graves, Nolan reach scoring milest by Lisa Miller Special to The Beacon WILKES-BARRE - Williamsport Arca and South Williamsport Area High Schools have something in cbmmon other than a name: both have sent 1000-point scorers to Wilkes College. Marc Graves, a graduate of Williamsport, scored his 1000th last Wednesday night in a game against cross-town rival King's College. Jim Nolan, a product of South Williamsport, hit the magic 1000 mark on January 6 against Bloomsburg Univcrsty. Both players also scored more than 1000 points in their high school careers. Nolan graduated from South Williamsport with 2106 points, which places him 26th on the Pennsylvania high school scoring list. Graves said he ended his high school career with "1000 and change." Going into the 1988-89 season, Nolan needed 114 points to reach the millennium. A slow start kept the Wilkes shootingguard from hitting the milestone mark until the eigth game of the season. "I got off to real slow start," Nolan said. "I didn't think it would take until the eighth game. I think the slow start showed on the whole team." Nolan is a junior business administration major. Last season, he became only the third Wilkes player to score 500 points in a single campaign. He ended the year with 527 points. This season, he is averaging 18.9 points per game. Entering the last game against East Stroudsburg before the semester break , Nolan need- cd 20 points. Afterward, he needed but seven. "We were getting beat badly. To get it in that game would have been a downer, " Nolan said. In the first half of the season, Nolan scored 27 points against King's, his lone pre-vacation game over 20. After the break, Nolan started to pour in the points. In last week's King's contest, Nolan pumped in 34 to help the Colonels defeat the Monarchs, 90-73. "There was a bit of added pressure (to score a 1000 points), but it was more of regaining the confidence and getting back into the groove, " Nolan said. "The slow start hurt me this year. Sometimes it's hard to play good every night and you See Graves page 13 cgiat coul thle Prop rcated ee then obbing form ers g young 4 8, fre they fa st (SA y do not -point av • cm to pay hi g the first y wrong for scv use the SAT arc culturally lower class ru well in collcg, ouldn't Icgisli skctball coa, n standards. y. If you w wouldn't tell do, and tha1 Wilkes' .1000-point scorers Jim Nolan and Mark Gra �PAGE FlFfEEN . February 2, 1989 take third strai ht ards, Doughty lead hot Colonels -BARRE - A three. g streak usually ting statistic or on which the wins tkcs." set scnio night. few oth cs, Ken hcsive edy s for third-y an t Vince AC power. i her use of I so far, not to break iL Kest sa· y using The girl es break 1g the b and d QllTent string, .,dur(6-10, 5MAC) have downed :J3 on January 25), Valley (87-86 in January 28) and on January 30), is te Colonels a telling statistic? on for size: In the Colonels guards ·, Marc Graves and have scored 169 s 56 a game, 19 ly put, these guys "Nolan, can be the best of- Rob Neira (32) attempts a layup against King's. The Colonels won, in the MAC. 90-73. Neira scored five points in the contest. Photo by Bruce Alexis. eraging 6.4 boards a game, and · may be the best his passing (his 48 assists are second on the team) has been a Ill the team." te guards have been plus in the offensive scheme. lightning, center "Tommy passes the ball has supplied the very well," said head coach Ron Rainey. "That helps our offense tremendously." 'JJ to play " Martin is impressed with the board work of Doughty, a natural forward. "Tom's given us a lot all season," Martin said. "There's a lot of pressure on him to rebound the ball. He's been doing the job, and his rebounding trig- gers the fast break, something which we have the people for." Martin has also taken notice of Doughty's positive personal characteristics, which are important intangibles on a youthful team. "Tom comes and gives 110% all the time," Martin said. "He's become a leader on and off the floor. He's very positive and enthusiastic." Doughty downplays his personal importance to the squad. "I don't do it alone," . he said. "As far as rebounding goes, Rob Neira and Steve Tate help out a lot. A lot of times, they'll box someone out and that leaves me free to get the ball." Does Doughty feel pressure on the court? "You've got to thrive on the pressure," he said. "I realize, because I'm one of the smallest centers in the league, that I'm a role player at that position. "By the same token, I haven't done that badly." Last Monday at Drew, the Colonels trailed 35-27 in the first half, but produced an incredible 22-0 run that stoked them to a 47-35 halftime lead. The run increased to 4 7-4 as Wilkes blew the game open in the second half. Nolan, who was recently named MAC player-of- the-week, led the Colonels with 23 points. At Delaware Valley, Steve Tate hit a reverse jump shot late in overtime and Graves rebounded a final Aggie attempt as the Colonels escaped with a win. Graves and Argeptati both hit for 20. The win that got the ball rolling was the demolition of King's at the Marts Center. In every sense of the word, the Colonels jumped the Monarchs. "We won because of defensive intensity and enthusiasm," Martin said. "We need to play with emotion to win because of our lack of size. "Against King's, we proved that if we play with fire, we can beat anyone." The highlight of the night was Graves scoring his 1000th point on a goaltending call after a spectacular steal. "It felt good," Graves said. Nolan scored 34 to lead the team. "It's the strongest game of my career," he said. The Colonels host a tough Susquehanna squad tonight (8 pm at the Marts Cen.:er). A win is needed to stay alive in the MAC playoff race. "We've won three in a row, Martin said. 'Tm confident that we can do some damage." 42 does more harm than good al Collegiate Athletic Association passed a 14 that could shatter the dreams of hundreds student-athletes. rule, Proposal 42 (a supplement to ), has created a great deal of controversy. coaches see the rule as discriminatory toward IIUdcnts, robbing them of a chance for a free CAA reformers view it as a way to keep exploiting young athletes. Proposition 48, freshmen cannot participate in ablctics if they fail to achieve a 700 on the AjMitude Test (SAT) or a 15 on the American and if they do not graduate from high school :.o grade-point average in a core curriculum. freshmen can remain on scholarship during ,-while they adjust to college life and work at 6cir grades, but they lose that year of athletic "Besides, the testing is proven to be discriminatory against inner-city kids, whether they are black or white." "The SAT is very unfair to the lower class," Mark Graves, Wilkes basketball captain, said. "There is some . material on the SAT that kids have never seen." "Don't take the year away from them if they don't pass," says John Chancy, Temple University basketball coach. "We're taking something away from the kids who need it most. That's one less year we have to give them the full benefit of the structure." 42 prohibits colleges from offering athletic ps to students who do not meet these criteria, gihc student to pay his/her own way for the first as losing the first year of athletic eligibility. 42 is wrong for several different reasons. \fair lo use the SAT to determine eligibility. boards arc culturally biased against minorities of the lower class and don't always accurately will do well in college. Ashouldn't legislate against schools," Ron ilkes basketball coach, said. "Each school lbcir own standards. If the individual school it is okay. If you were on the administration you wouldn't tell the administration at what to do, and that is what the NCAA is It is unjust to make student-athletes pay to attend their first year of college. For the mos~ part, the kids who are ineligible are poor and could never afford to pay their way. For them, the only way to go to college, many times, is on an athletic scholarship. "It (Proposal 42) is wrong," said Wilkes heavyweight wrestler Steve Schannaucr. "A lot of kids would not be able to afford their first year of college. They arc punishing the kids by denying them a scholarship. They arc being deprived of an opportunity and a chance to succeed." The loss of one year of athletic eligibility is the most unfair and puzzling part of Proposition 48 and all accompanying legislation. Why take that year away? What purpose docs it serve? It's fine ,,. "'"'ake athletes sit out a year, but they should still be a!, .tea ,. full four years to compete. Proposal 42 has been attacked by many college coaches in an attempt to revoke it before it goes into effect in the fall of 1990. Leading the opposition,is Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson, who walked off the court during a January 14 game against Boston College and refused to coach in a January 18 game against Providence to protest the rule. "You're not solving a problem by saying a young man is not qualified for a scholarship because he doesn't have 700 on his SAT," Thompson said. "Athletics have been one of the few hopes that socio-economically disadvantaged kids have had to introduce themselves to society. "If these young people at this point in time no longer belong in higher education institutions because of the 700 on the college boards, what are we saying?" Thompson's actions have worked to the point that several college presidents have agreed to reconsider their positions if another vote on Proposal 42 arises before its date of enactment. Dale Brown, Louisiana State basketball coach, has also blasted the rule. "What they're saying is we have a colored water fountain here, a white one here," he said. "We'll allow you to drink from the .white one if you pass this test. It's really disgusting. "If I could drop out of the NCAA, I'd do it." Aspiring athletes only ask for a chance at an education. If the chance is there and they don't make it, no one will be sorry. But if the chance isn't given, everyone should be. Dilg. �Uooifkil<a ~JJXP)lfa:: \-Vilkes College Men's Basketball The Razor's Edge Graves & Nolan reach milestone The Locker Room Pa Woman's Basketball W'ilkes-Ilarrc, PA 18766 Schannauer clinches meet with win Colonels squeeze Orangem by Jim Clark Beacon Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE - As the time until the match between Wilkes senior heavyweight Steve Schannauer and Syracuse's Rob Cole dwindled, Schannauer had an eye on the scoreboard and a lump in his throat. Yes, he , was aware that his three periods on the mat would be crunch time. "I knew it would come down to me," Schannauer said. "I was nervous." Schannauer overcame the butterllies and an injured ankle early in the match to post a 10-7 decision over Cole, which gave the Colonels (8-4) an 18-15 win :.a over - highly touted Syracuse, · - ., which was ranked 20th by the Amateur Wrestling News , last Saturday night at the Marts Center. After losing the opening match at 118 , The Colonels Wilkes' Merrel Neal (top) battles Syracuse's Nick Ga jumped out 15-4 lead by putting together five straight wins from pounds during Saturday night's match. the 126 through 158-pound but he sprained his good one," 126), Dave Bo weight classes, but then dropped Reese said. "It usually hurts for 134), Tony Diaz three in a row, which tied the a liLLle while, but then you can Merrel Neal (10-7 match at 15-15. Then, it was all go back on it. Steve did a fine 150) and Mike on Schannauer's shoulders. job. 158) posted the vie He sprained his left ankle "All of our guys wrestled The Orang seconds into the contest, but was well. Syracuse is one of the top next three able to get back on the mat teams in the East, but they were Color.els Chris S quickly and take a fast 4-1 lead. missing a few starters. It was an a technical fall Schannauer essentially controlled exciting match." Charlie Keyes (a the tempo, leading 5-3 and 9-7 "We gambled by sending our 177) and Ray M before the final buzzer. top 142-pounder, Nick Garone, 6-2 at 190) absor · Cole, who was forced to call up to 150," said Ed Carlin, Syr:But, Schann a timeout for an injured knee, acuse head coach. "It didn't day at heavyweight seemed to tire as the banle work. We'll get Wilkes at the The Colonels progressed. Easterns." tomorrow night "He was starting to wear Syracuse's Jim Fussell Rutgers/William down, even before the injury," opened the match with a 10-2 Saturday. Schannauer said. win over the Colonels' Brian "We have a Colonels coach John Reese Bauer at 118. But, the Colnels admired his heavyweight's re- took the next five weight solve. "Steve has a bad ankle, classes.' Kurt Tamai (5-2 at Kovaleski's class scores po by Ray Ott Beacon Assistant Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE -Although only a sophomore, she has gained the respect and admiration of her fellow teammates and coaches. She has also become one of the most feared low-post players in the Middle Atlantic Conference. But her career at Wilkes could be shortened if she chooses to transfer to Temple University's School of Pharmacy next fall. Nicole Kovaleski is a 5'10" sop on the Lady Colonels basketball team main reasons for the team's 13-5 juncture. She has contributed greatly court, helping to ease the way for nu on the team. On the court, Kovaleski has ave and 8.9 rebounds per game. She has force on the frontline of a team that six freshmen. high suic ege stude der Astin, ho directs � 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 1989 February 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 February 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College