96 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2994077ba46fddfaf38f14669fadf2f8.pdf 7d90f7334498a8bc56ee9a133deef987 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No.25 April 30, 1982 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Tiji -, ITesting POiicy Discussed At SG I Dr. Don Leslie Take• by Amy Elias Rapid-fire discussion was prompted at the SG meeting Monday night when Chris Fellin, student rep to the Academic Standard; Committee, reported the Committee's decisiors about the Student Handbo ok policy for testing during the last week of classes of a semester and Committee discussion of the four-week drop policy. Policy for tests and examinations is stated in the 1981-82 Student Handbook as follows : " No maj:>r examination may be given during the last five class days procei,/:ling final examinations without the approval of the derartment chairman and the Dean o Academic Affairs. Routine qui zzes are not prohibited during the final week of classes.'' According to Fellin, on Tuesday, the Academic Standard; Committee decided to amsider the policy null and void for this semes -er. The Committee was faced with two choices , added Fellin: to consider the policy, which had supposecily been voted out two years ago, as valid, or to consider it null and void, a dead-letter policy. The Committee decided upon the latter choice. Said Fellin, ''Why the decision was made, I don't know." At the next faculty meeting the policy will be voted on. Fellin noted that some members of the administration are in favor of keeping the policy in effect for future semesters. Ana Nunez, former SG President, noted that an SG rep should be present at the next faculty meeting to express the students' views on the subjrt. The four-week drop policy also spurred active discussion during the meeting. It was noted that the drop policy was originally intended to increase student-professor communication and raise academic standard; at the College. A few SG reps, however commented that often faculty members adhere too rigicily to the written policy, and discourage discussions with students who wish to drop their courses . Ralph Pringle · noted that some tests were still be- NOTICE Applications for the New Student Orientation Program are now available at the Dean's Offices, the Registrar's Office, and the Housing Office. Students who are familiar with Wilkes College-and would be interested in assisting new students during their first few days on campus are encouraged to apply. The Orientation Weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29. Orientation staff members will be permitted to enter their residence halls on Friday, August 27. Approximately 120 students are needed for the staff. Two cochairpersons will .be selected from the applicants. Dean Jane Lampe is advisor for the Orientation Program. ing given late in the semester, some- weekend, and activities are schedultimes even after the seventh week of ed for Friday through Sunday ';c;ee classes, thereby giving students no related article). way to measure their progress until Linda Wood; addressed the SG after the four-week drop limitation. body concerning recent COPUS One SG rep remarked, ''The profesactivities, and informed members The B eacon would like sor's attitude is sometimes 'policy is that COPUS National has filed a suit to announce the appointpolicy."' against the Department of Educa ment of Dr. Donald Leslie Doris Barker, Registrar, noted tion. According to Legislative as our new advisor beginthat students should recognize that Update, the COPUS newsletter, ning_ jn the Fall semester. the policy does not say that students COPUS National hopes to "win re- _ Dr;-Norma Schulman, our cannot drop a course after th~ fourth imbursements to students who· had advisor for the _past two week of classes , but only-that they to pay a fee to apply for federal aid, ' ' y:ears, is resignmg from need an instructor's permission to and ''will sue ED for violating fedthat post. do so. Dean Arthur Hoover , ad- eral statute in making students who Dr. Leslie holds a degree visor to SG , commented that should apply only for federal aid pay the in Comparative Literature a student have problems discussing a processing fee.'' and teaches French and drop request with an instructor , the Woods noted that COPUS on Eng_lish courses at Wilkes. student is free to talk to the depart- . campus has circulated petitions proHenas been teaching here ment chairman or the Dean.of Aca- testing the financial aid cuts recently for · the past four _years, demic Affairs about the problem. initiated in Washington. The petitspent two years at Rouen Further discussion on the drop ions, which contain at last count in France, and did gradupolicy was tabled until next week's 44 7 signatures, will be given to ate work at the Universimeeting. Congressman Nelligan and copies ty of Oregon. Dt. Leslie is The Student Government budget will be sent to the Department of a violinist with the Wilkes for the 1982-83 academic year was Education. Woods also commented Chamber Orchestra and a submitted by Al Wirkman for a that COPUS has registered this member of the Wyoming first reading by the SG body. The month at least 50 Wilkes' students Valley Peace Committee. .budget, which i:s broken down into to vote. "I am very pleased to be specific, - allocated accounts , to Chris Lain, Chairman of the asked and chosen to be ad· various clubs, organizations, and Human Services Committee, visor," Leslie 'commented. proj!cts for next year, is the end-pro- reported that last week's Blood •~1 am quite interested in duct of revisions of five budget Donor Day was a mild success, · finding out . about the proposals submitted at last week's with 168 persons donating blood. operations o f a n e wsmeeting. Organizations that will be Lain commended the SG memberpa]!_~r ." receiving decreased allocations in- ship on its participation, and anWelcome, to The Beacon clude the freshman, sophomore, and nounced that SG won the club prize Dr. Leslie. We're looking jmior classes, the SG social commit- for most members donating, with 20 forward to working witli tee, the All Colle~e Weekend fund, reps giving blood. SG will receive a you .,_ and the First Aid :squad. plaque from the Human Services In addition, the fund request for Committee in recognition of their the Amnicola, which receives its participation. monies from SG, was reduced, and Kerchusky thanked all SG m_emSG President Elaine Kerchusky bers who participated in last week's noted that a representative from the Walk-a-thon, noting that she was Amnicola will be asked to attend the "very proud" and that the event NOTICE first SG meeting of every month to proved that ''we can do it if we µst Students who will be taking inform the body of Amnicola activit- put our mind;, and feet, to it." summer courses away from ies. Wilkes are reminded that they Keith Sandi, SG Treasurer for the It was also decided during the bud- 1982-83 year, made a motion to must secure approval for the get discussion that next year an SG send a letter of congratulations to transfer of those credits this representative be named to the Con- the Lady Colonel's Softball team, in spring. Forms are available at cert and Lecture Series Committee, recognition of its MAC title win. the Deans' Offices. which receives partial funding from The team received a round of Student Government. applause from SG members and the Kerch usky reminded all SG reps motion passed unaninimously. that this weekend is Cherry Blossom eacon Advisory Post -~ . • .· · -, Dr. D-o aalcl L••l1• · NOTICE The 1982-1983 Amnicola staff was recently announced. The new staff is: Sandy Izaks, Editor-in-chief; Scott Ellis, Assistant Editor; Joe Larn~ rd, Photography Editor; Arnold Poscano, Assistant Photography Editor; Doug Evans, Art Editor; and Kirk Forman, Business Manager. Luncheon Honors Students' Achievement s by Marian T. Koviack More than 100 awards were made to students for outstanding achievement in scholarship and leadership at the recently heldAnnual Student Award; Luncheon. Dean Arthur J, Hoover opened the ceremony at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts and explained, "We are here today for the purpose of honoring students who have excelled in the classroom and extra -curricular activities.'' President Robert Capin remarked on the importance of the A wards Luncheon. President Capin expressed his appreciation to the students for their accomplishments. He said, "It is extremely gratifying ... to see so many students excelling .. . There are many, many good; things that take place." The award; were presented in two categories . Each academic department made Academic Awards to students who excelled in scholastics. Various organizations · recogniz.ecf st udents with Apprec:ation-Merit- service-A wards. Aerospace Studies Department Awards were presented to Miklos Varsanzl, John McCarthy, Eu Weiss, Gary Willets, Dave Nazarek and Keith Saunders. Barbara Metroka won the Art Department's Artistic Merit Award. The Biology Department recognized five students : Valerie Van Dyke , Stanly Freeda, Mary Kay Pogar, Chris Woolverton, and Dominick Dalessandro. In the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department , rec1p1ents were Bob Vannan and Stanley Manoski . Lee Elchak, Ed Miskiel, John Owens and Michael Zwiebel earned the Engineering Department Awardi . History Department Awards went to John Naegeli and Keith Saunders. The Language and Litera_ture Departm~nt presented awards to Shelly Freeman, Frank Sabatini, Frai:i,k Kren , Jr. , Frank Kren Jr., Russel Curtis, Lisa Bellucci and Lisa Johnson. . Edward J, Plesnar received the Mathematics and Computer Science Department Award. The Nursing Department awarded Diane Pape, Eileen Pisanckyn and Rosanne Kramer. Frank Sabatini, Dominick Dalessandro , Amy Za~ckowski, Dawn Stauffer, Gautam Yadama and Gloria Kopac were the receivers of the Philosophy Department Awards.· The Sociology-Anthropology Department gave its award to Teresa Keenan. Act 101 Academic Excellence Award; went to Marianne Malinosky andMar.ie Pierson. The Beacon named Kim Smith and Mark Poppel as Athletes of the year. Commuter Council Service Award; were earned by Bev Rothery Maurita Gries, Joe Knox and Karen Cavanaugh. Shelly Freeman was named the recipient of the Concert and Lecture Series Cultural A ward. The Education Club Award went to Brian Waugh . The Faculty Women's Eleanor Coates Farley Scholarship was awarded to Jean Gerbac. Inter-Residence Hall Council gave · its awards to Mary Kutz, Raul Gochez, Bill Lourie and Bruce · Williams. Letterwomen ' s Awards were presented to Lisa Cobb and Donna Derrick. Bernie Martz and Mar i an Koviack received the awards given by the Manuscript Society. Fred Deets earned the Speech Division Award. Chris Lain, Allan Wirkman, Tom Farley, Robert Doty, Linda Wood;, Ana Nunez, Bruce Williams and Joe Knox won the Student Government Appreciation and Dedication Award;. Theta Delta Rho Senior Awards went to Maurita Gries, Judy Solack, Mary Saglio c c io , Mary A n n Dorman and Mary Margaret McKeown . Continued on page 2 �Page 2, The Beacon, April 30, 1982 Debate Union Captures Society's Regional Tournament For the first time since 1955-56 the Wilkes College Debate Union has made a clean sweep at a national tournament. The Debate Squad and the Public Speaking Unit recently competed at the Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary Forensic Society regional tourney, held in Wilmington, Del. This tournament covers the entire northeast section of the United States. Wilkes won the first place overall award took first place in more than eleven events, including the difficult Lincoln-Douglas debate and traditional debate. The combined talents of "Kinney's Kids" enabled the Debate Union to win 49 major awards at . this tournament. 'rhe first-place , 1, ,era!! victory · makes the college Debate program the no . one school from Maine to Va . (including West Virginia) as recognized by Pi Kappa Delta and its 50 thousand members. The Wilkes entry consisted mainly of freshmen students. The college was represented by Marybeth Zuvich, Donna O'Toole, Jim Lehet, Annette Winski along with upperclassmen Darrell - Lewis, Danny Scaran, and Fred Deets. Marybeth Zuvich won ten awards including first place in Sales Competition, first place in Informative Speaking, first place in After-Dinner Entertainment competition, first place in Poetry and tied for first place in the Lincoln/Douglas Debate. · · Her team. mate, D~nna ~ 'Toole won eleven honors - with a first place in Sales Competition, . first place in Impromptu Discourse and a tie with Zuvich for the first place honors in Lincoln/Douglas debate . Jim Lehet, another freshmen, won several national awards and Annette Winski completed the tournament with four trophies. Danny Scaran, a junior in her first year of intercollegiate competition, posted two victories and Darrell Lewis, a junior,gathered in three awards. She was recognized as the second top speaker in the area of Smalt Group Discussion. Fred Deets, the Captain of the Debate Union, helped lead the team in the Traditional Debate area. Fred, a senior, and his part- ner won ·the Traditional Debate Employment Hints To .Finding . ' by Andrea Hincken What problem is plaguing our· country? If your answer is unemployment you are correct. About nine million Americans are out of work. The national unemployment rate 8.8 is the highest since World War II. It sounds awful doesn't it? There is some encouragement though from Labor Department experts. In the recent April 18, 1982 issue of Parade Magazine, in the Sunday Independent, the experts said that there are five million to six million unfilled job vacancies and that the prospects should brighten later this year. The best prospects for work are found in a dozen states where the unemployment rate is below six percent. They are: Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, New Hampshire, Colorado, Hawaii, Vermont and Minnesota. Computers, health and engineering dominate the available jo~ m1uicet. Before venturing out to find a job, a labor official warned, "the worst thing you can do is to pick up and move to Oklahoma or Texas without first making sure you have a job. That can be fatal. Even in boom areas, things can change quickly ." Whether you are a semi-skilled employee or a highly qualified technician in a depressed industry, a young person on the lower rungs of the career ladder or someone on the wrong side of 50 fighting age · discrimination - here are some tips the experts offer to anyone in the job hunt: 1. Don't hide the fact that you are unemployed . It's nothing to be ashamed of, and the more people who know you are job-hunting, the more leads you will get. · 2. Forget about your personal label that pegs you as a go~ernment worker, auto mechanic, or whatever. Limiting yourself limits your opportunities. . 3. The essence of a job hunt is a search for information, not only year. Kinney's students set a _.. new college record for victories in one year - winning a total of 109 , trophies since September . No other · team/program in the history of the college has set a record such as this. Dr. Kinney is now looking forward to next years season and invites any interested student to • stop by his office in Kirby Hall to discuss membership. Awards Luncheon Continued from page 1 Connie Zelinski , Patty Craine, Laurie Edwards, Donna Krappa, Sharon Martins and Sue Ann Shemanski received the Women's Activities Association Awards. Thirty-four students were named to Who s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities . They were : Mark Barettella, David Capin, Lisa Cobb, Maureen Ann Connelly, Roya Fahmy , Thomas · Farley, Shelly Freeman , Michael Gould, Maurita Gries , Lisa Gurka , Sandra Hartdagen, Joseph Knox , Maribeth Kofira, Donna Krappa, Christine Lain , Robert Lashock, Barbara Metroka, Eugene Neary , Ana Nunez, Larson Orehotsky , Mary Kay Pogar, Thomas Rooney, Martha Sherman , Myron Slota , Judy Solack , Barry Spevak, Mark Thomas , Susan Tomalis, Janine Tucker, Tony Vlahovic, Gary Willets, Bruce Williams , Allan Wirkman and Chris Woolverton. Dean George Ralston delivered the closing remarks to the cere- -:. mony. Ralston praised students for their achievements , " I do stand in awe for all the accomplishments you have been awarded for .' ' He spoke of the quantity of awards and the quality of the students and their achievements. Dean Ralston charged the students with , t~e task of improvint the quality of · life. He told them, In all of your · achieving, you can help us to have . a dream. Put some quality into life . . . Strive to keep alive your compassion , your py for living and the quality of your life. •' Closing the ceremony, Dean Ralston offered his congratulations ✓ to the students and told them, "You' ve made an investment in yourselves, the college and the community." According to Dean Hoover , as a sign of the importance of the awards and the Administration 's appreciation to students, the awards and the • recipient 's names will be listed in the 1982 Commencement Program. , for openings but also about yourself. Make a detailed personal inventory. 4. Persistence pays . People who hunt eight hours a day, five days a week, will find a job faster . The worst . thing to do is to become depressed and sit at home waiting for offers to come. 5. Send out resumes, knock on doors, answer newspaper ads and ads in business, trade and professional journals. Visit the employment office. Don't ignore the public library - the most overlooked source of job information . Ask for the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the Guide to Occupational Exploration - all r . = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == ====.r': published and periodically updated by the Labor Department. Always look for articles concerning job opportunities in newspapers · and magazines. 6. Don't panic. You probably have more marketable skills t~an · you realize. THE ARMY NURSE CORPS OFFERS BSNNURSES: JOINA PROFESSIONAL TEAM _LG119uage Ancl Bu•ine•• Major Created fields in which their foreign If someone ·asked you the queslanguage degree can be used. One tion Avez-Vous un -MBA? Would way to do that is to combine a - - you· t>e·-·aole ·to ·respond? How foreign language curriculum with about Haben Sie ein MBA? or Tien a graduate business degree which Usted a MBA? would make the student highly Anyone who has a strong backmarketable in the world of interground in foreign language can tell national business." · · you that the foreign words transWith this serving as a base, late into "DO YOU HAVE?" Those with a business background are ,, Wilkes will implement in the Fall of 1982 a new and innovative profamiliar with an MBA which is an gram which will allow students to abbreviated version of a Masters of obtain a bachelor of arts degree in Business Administration degree. French, Spanish or German and a Together, the combination of master of business administration foreign language and business can degree all within five year period. open new doors into the interAs an example of how the new national job market. program will work, Kaska offered The marriage of the two distinct the following: "A high school stufields of study creates a new dent who is considering a foreign dimension f~r students who are language major in French can considering careers in either choose to take his or her elective foreign languages or business. courses in the area of business adAccording to Dr . Thomas Kaska, ministration. Following four years chairman of the Wilkes College of undergrad uate work that stuDepartment of Language and dent can enroll, if eligible, in the Literature, "Many students are graduate business program and searching for ways to broaden the competition and Fred took additional honors by taking first place in the difficult Rhetorical Analysis/ Criticism division . Deets was also recognized as the second best Debate Speaker in competition, With the Pi Kappa Delta National tournament finished , the · Debate Union and Public Speaking Unit com_pleted a very remarkable receive an MBA the following year." According to Kaska, the BA in French and the MBA in business will make the student a marketable commodity for an international business firm. Inquiries regarding the new Wilkes program may be directed to the Dean of Admissions at the College. 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Chamber of Commerce. ~ i ' ' .. �April 30, 1982, The Beacon, Page_3 Unconstitutional cc Second Se•ester ·Slow For -·•1RHC Elections Create Contro.,ersy On Council "The problem was, " said Mary by Andrea Hmcken According · to the Commuter Ellen Judge, CC President" 'people voted who shouldn't have." She Council Constitution , last week's ·said that the election problem createlections were unconstitutional . The recent elections went against " The problem was , " said Mary Ellen Judge, CC President , " people Article 7 Sections 4 and 5, which voted who shouldn ' t have." She state that former council executives, may not vote in the elections and ' said that the election problem created controversy among students. She that the newly elected is to replace added,. ''It in no way reflects on the former council at the meeting . members of the executive council.' ' following the election. · ~ said they would not recogni:t.e · the election. In an attempt to remedy the situation a motion was made by a student to contest the election , but there was no vote. Then another motion was made to accept the council as elected and this was approved. Joe Knox made a parking proposal which entaik'ti using a company off campus. The first part offered was a van service , which included a fee . The second part was a car pool referral system . The students responded more fav orably to the latter. One student commented, "It's worth a try ." No definite decisions were made on the proposal. It was also proposed that · next . .. . , year's Christmas party, usually held by Rebecca Whitman Cinderella Ball celebratmg Wilkes_ ~ ·_ oy the -CC and the IRHC, be com.At Sunday night's IRHC meet50th would Ch be • com- ... · f, m= • '..._,· mto . ·. a· ...... -r-" .1- II ·Ba11--, . ed anniversary ·h h mu:re a ror t he bm · ing, it was announced that many wit t e ~nua 1 nstmas 50th anniversary. committee chair positions for next party_. The ball is scheduled to_ be One student . commented," I ·year are still open. Also open is the held m the ballrooms at the Sterlm~ think it's a good idea." Another position of parliamentarian. AnyHotel. . student said that she thought that one interested in filling these positLeB!anc. asked for any co~ments the novelty of the idea would ions should speak to IRHC President or suggest1ons on ~ow to improve probably improve attendance. Marge LeB!anc or the present comthe Fres~men _Fol!tes nex_t year. The problem of financing the ball mittee chairperson. Last year s fol!tes won Wilkes th e was a concern of students. It was " School of the Month" award. ed h h , h Cherry Blossom Weekend Was . Under old bus,·ness 1·t was once comment_ t at t e mane~ ~or t e once again discussed. Running from , 50th b di th again mentioned that because of a anmversary may su SI ze . e A M 3 pril O through ay 2, activities lack of interest , IRHC would not be party and theretore lower t~e _pnce such as pie eating contests, pillow at tending the NACURH conferof _tickets, which were on gmally ~t:t1d Jow:;es~~i;~~dbetta; ence. Plans are being made to atestimated at $10_. 50. . women are still needed for the j!llo tend the regional conference to be _T he CC ~ eetmgs will be held 15 wrestling. held at George Washington Unir:1m ut_es e~rher next year. The new President LeB!anc announced that versity in November. time 1s 4. 30 p.m . on Mondays at this week the Outstanding Senior Since Sunday's meeting was canWeckesser. Male and Female residents would be celled, LeB!anc made a closing Statement thanking everyone for chosen and that voting for this would take place in the cafeteria. their help and cooperation. She also It was announced that the noted that she was sure next year _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, w _ o_1._11d_p_ro_v_e _ev_en_be _u_er_fo_r_IR_H_c_._.,. IRHC Announces · Positiens Vacant f; by Donna Nitka The 1981-82 school year was a mediocre year for the InterResidence Hall Council. While the first semester was successful, the second was slow. During the first semester, the IRHC-sponsored "Freshman Follies" earned Wilkes the NACURH School of the Month Award for September. This award, coupled with the college's participation in the NACURH Regional Conference, allowed Wilkes to gain some recognition in the NACURH organization. New committees were also formed during the first semester. The Hall President's Council was established to improve relationships between the residence halls and to formalize the governing of the halls. The Vandalism Committee was formed to curb the high, mi-campus vandalism rate. The growth of those committees stalled during the second semester. The Hall Presidents Council began constructing a constitution to outline the guidelines of residence hall government . This document still has not been completed. The Vandalism Committee, which has been planning an anti-vandalism campaign since mid-first semester, has done little more than report the damage caused by vandals . Another problem that plagued IRHC this semester was apathy. One consequence of this apathy is cc ,S ·,'MOS t that a Wilkes delegation will not be attending the NACURH National Conference. This is particularly unfortunate since Wilkes was invited to sponsor a workshop during the conference. Lack of participation in the conference is sure to be a setback to Wilkes since the college was beginning to gain recognition in the organization. Council apathy was also demonstrated in the lack of feedback during open discussions. IRHC's most noteworthy success was its proposal of an alternate plan to the administration - proposed $200 differential fee that was going to be charged to students of the new residence hall. The council should be commended for the way in which it handled the situation. As a result of their planning of options and polling of residence hall students, they were ·able to submit an alternate plan to the Administration. The plan, which calls for money for the new hall to be raised from all dormitory students, was adopted . Next year's Council should support the growth of both the Hall Presidents Council and the Vandalism Committee since these committees will benefit the residence hall students. The council should also work to create a sense of unity and pride among its members and continue to increase its relation- . ships with SG and CC ._ _Sustained Effort'~ Foe uses 0 n Parking Problems SG Fund Atrpr9pri<l(ions. Need Better Management .,' The mapr accomplishment ot Student Government this past semester appears to be the granting of fund requests. It seems that SG members passed the maj>rity of the. requests that were brought before them - even the request of $2000 for a ;.zz concert. This was the largest sum of money requested from SG this year , possibly the most ever requested. Despite repeated warnings from Treasurer Al Wirkman that this request would take a large chunk out of the budget if a significant sum of money • was not taken in from ticket sales , SG passed the fund request. Student Government ended up with a $1500 loss from that concert and Al Wirkman had to freeze funds for several weeks . Considering the fact that the Student Government is supposed to represent the student body, and their needs, SG should have been more discriminant in which requests they decided to pass. Hopefully next year' s Student ---------------------According to a recent survey of members of Congress by U.S. News lie World Report, 62 percent of the legislators indicated they felt underpaid at $60,663 a year, plus by John Finn When Mary Ellen Judge, the new President of the Commuter Council, pledged last week to continue some of the programs that were successful this past year, she was in a sense paying tribute to her predecessor, Joe Knox . But her selectivity at the same time suggests an awareness that the CounGovernment \\'.ill learn trom these cil did have problems and failures mistakes. which . mity be avoid.ed jn ·' the Another: detriment to the func- -- .iuh.ire.:. , . - ' ._ ~ioning of .Student Government was · This year, the Council's most the apparent apathetic at~itude of sustaine~ .effort was given to im· some · members . At several meet- . ings throughout the past ,semester , ' prove parking conditions for com~ numerous members were aot presmuters . Although a rather lengthy ent. One. of the riore important ·period of time was devoted to an meetings of the semester ( the elecidea which ultimately proved untions of the Executive Co~cil) was workable (the future construction attended by only 14 of the 26 voting of a multi-level, on-campus parkmembers. Again , as representatives ing complex), the Council is now of the student body, these members working out the details of a plan should have made every effort to atthat will aid a number of comtend the meetings. Under the strong leadership of muters next year. President Ana Nunez, the SG meeThe new program will require a tings were , for the most part, concharge of $20.00 per semester for ducted in a smooth and efficient commuters who receive onmanner . Vice President Elaine campus parking spaces. The Kerchusky was able to step into the money collected will be used to position with relative ease after the further subsidize off-campus parkresignation of Tom Rooney. ing for other commuters , Those Overall , this past semester has who receive on-campus parking been an unimpressive one for Student Government. will still be saving a substantial amount of money. That privilege is given to applicants who qualify on a meritliberal fringe benefits. Now there point system which takes into acshould be a survey of taxpayers to count the individual's daily traveldetermine how many feel that ling distance, time spent on camlegislators are overpaid. pus, size of carpool, and other fac- tors which insure that those who tion's activities. Because of stureceive on-campus parking are dent's busy schedules, it is deserving. If the efficacy of the understandable that some events Council is to be measured in terms scheduled for weekends or of the amount of tangible benefits weeknights do not have an exand services provided to the cellent attendance. But when greatest number of commuters, . ballot boxes are placed in the midthis will prove to be an a valuable dle of the busiest thoroughfare on program to pursue. campus (Stark lobby) during acIn addition to improved parking tivity period and students don't conditions, the Council will connotice, something is wrong. tinue Jo proyide LCT A bus tokens It is pointless to try to place and passes. blame somewhere. · The responThe CC must not lose sight of sibility for construction construc· the fact that it exists to imting a vital, effective student prove the on-campus life of comorganization lies in the hands of muters. To do so, the organization the elected leaders - from the must be aware of its constituency, president to the representatives. If and the Commuter Forum, constudents are not concerned with ducted earlier this semester, is a Commuter Council activities, move in the right direction. maybe there isn't enough cause for However, such events should be concern. conducted at least monthly and Finally, in order for the Council not merely as a gesture of concern to operate well externally next for the commoners. year, a strong internal organiza· One result of regular forums tion will be necessary. There are may be a realization among our already indications that the new student leaders that Student Council will have few problems in Center Parties and parking this regard. However, some of the subsidies do not necessarily a happrojects failed this year because of py commuter make. Is it possible poor coordination and planning. that the campus entirely lacks · On one occasion the Council lost something that would enhance the over$100 . daily existence of every student, Overall, the members of this such as a sidewalk behind Hollenyear's Council are to be thanklfd back? and commended for their service. The exceptionally poor turnout for Commuter Council elections "Be civil to all; sociable to this year is another reminder that many; familiar with few ." - Benonly a small fraction of students jamin Franklin. have an interest in the organiza- -~· �M asician Pia ye Underwater about the rich. The economy is in a lot worsP. shape than when he came into office. The poor are getting poorer, and the rich are getting richer. Just last month, Newsweek said every American who makes under $10,000 a year is losing $240 because of Reee-gan. Just think what's going to happen next year." We began explaining simple economics to Joe. "When Reagan came into office, inflation was running at 13 percent annually, now its running at 1 percent a year! That's right, one percent a year. So let's accept the News':Veek figure of a loss of $240. That means 40 million Americans lost a total of $10 billion. But because of a 12 percent increase in purchasing power, this group has gained $24 billion (based on the $200 billion spent by this sector of the population .) If this current trend continues, Joe, low-income people will be in even better shape next year ." Joe fidgeted with his 'Impeach Reagan' button, and he nervously said, "What about those people in by Stephen IC. Urbanski and James J. Haggerty The other day, we were walking down Main Street, and when who comes along but our good friend Joe Antinnes. First, a little background on Joe. Joe's an anachronism from the sixties, the kind of guy who will protest anything as long as you provide the signs and donuts. Today, Joe was wearing a rather elaborate 'Impeach Reagan' button. Joe greeted us with his usual, "Hey, what you guys doing?" "How are you doing, Joe?" we responded. "We see you've been out protesting again." ~Playing dumb, we asked, "Who are you against today?" "It's that Reee-gan fellar, that's who," Joe replied, "He's sending this country down the sewer. He don't care about nobody, but his rich friends. " "What makes you say that, Joe?" we asked, expecting the usual Joe Antinnes response. Joe proceeded to go down his laundry list of problems with Reagan's policies. "He only cares Word Of Thanks To Our Adviser Ah. the end of ilflOther semester at Willce~ is quickly ijfroachmg. For.many studen,s lt lS a t1Q1e ol c. oge - sofme.w11l be graduatmg_and othei:s yv be trans e):"rmg. For us at the .Heacott.., 1tJS a so a t1tne ot change. 1Jr 1 Norma Schulm»Jl i~ re~ ·igning frotp her osit1on as advisor. n,~s eeo. our advisor or the past tw ears. h1le t e tir~t year may ave gotten QfY a sha y st.a rt, ti1s p[st ye;ir a.s seep the developmeQ.t Qi respect;m adm1rat1onb between Dr. Schulman and t e staff mem ers. _ .. . We feel.th~ Dr. Sc.hulman pas given her.all to the __11eacon-_w. many 1J1St4'nc~s p.uttl!!g out; over a lOP :~ effori She hasrelwayflbaclcecl us w. ourr/ec1s1op.s an supporte qs w ~n neccessary;. an. t:1,me s e roqab e telt ,ke saymg to he 1 with 1t aft, amf quitting on spot. Rould lilc~ to tijke this. time to publicly thank S~h ulman J.,qr ~r f.Q. terest and supor o t e Beacon. vye \I d esRecia1J hRe Uiank er for the fr1enfsg1p she has g1.len us all. i --w~ fQ t9 WASHINGTON (AP) - The loss of topsoil in the United States and other countries · is so severe that it could trigger food shortages in the 1980s surpassing the impact of oil shortages during the 1970s, a new study concluded . The study by Lester Brown, head of the Worldwatch Institute, said a doubling in world food output since 1950 was achieved at the expense .Pf severe land abuse. "Perhaps the most serious single threat humanity now faces is the widespread loss of topsoil," Brown, an agricultural specialist, said in the study, which is being published as a book titled "Building A Sustainable Society." The Sunday Independent doesn't do what · Johnson did for poverty. Poverty was increased by the 'Great Society'. During the 1970's when the -'Great Society's' programs took effect. Poverty stopped going down, as it did in the 1960's and started to rise. Johnson's 'Great Society' was supposed to eliminate poverty, especially among minorities, but poverty among black Americans increased by 13 percent (after being adjusted to population growth.) The 'Great Society' didn't help low-income people, it hurt them." We concluded and waited for Joe to ask us about some other 'problem' the Reagan administration has caused. "Well guys, I got to get going," Joe said this and turned to walk away. "Where are you going, Joe?" we asked this expecting his usual "out to save the world" response, but even Joe's actions are not predictable all the time. Joe hesitated and said, 'Tm going to an anti-Reeee-gan rally . .. Maybe. " HOUGHTON, Mich. (CH) Michal Redolfi's music is all wet ... but then so is his audience. The French performer, who studied for two years at the University of Wisconsin, produces music on a Synclavier II digital synthesizer which is recorded and played underwater to an audience that swims, floats, or just sits in a pool. His two most recent performances drew sell-out crowds to Michigan Tech U.'s indoor swimming pool. Previous concerts this year were at Dartmouth College and the University of Montreal. The concert begins with dolphin sounds and musical accompaniment then progresses into longer electronic passages. Those watching the concert are told to keep part of their heads under water, to allow the waves of sound to enter through all of the body and be transmitted to the inner ear. "The music is waves of sound .. . peaceful waves of sound, flowing into your body," Redolfi says. He tells his audience members to swim around and try to find the place where the music sounds best, but asks that they stay as quiet as possible. J. ' . Tucker Reminisces About Her Career At Wilkes Co·l -l ege To the Editor: Bac k in December. I told a friend there are many things we've done at Wilkes, many things that we didn ' t cb, and man y things that we wish we had never cbne, but it all ·chalks up to one enormous learning . experience. My three years at Wilkes commence with graduation on May 23, 1982. Classes have been somewhat of an experience to say the least. The day I didn ' t show up for a class, I missed a very . important lecture. Then when I trudged to Stark and Parrish hanging heavy , the prof decided he wouldn 't show up . (I' ve learned that professors are human too). Then there were parties, dances , movies, picnics, meetings, classes, church, sunbathing , eating that yum-yum (Ha-Ha) cafe food , scooping , jigging (yes , I will retire my running shoes and stick to sports BUILDING ON SAND like softball and basketball) , road trips to B.R. , Mickie Dee 's, Jersey "Foreign policy is not an exercise Shore, Elk Mountain , and Florida in abstract logic; if it neglects bar-hopping, mooning, studying in psychological reality it builds on Stark till the wee hours, and other sand ." - Henry Kissinger, former crazy and fun t hings that one U.S. Secretary of State, in his new is " allowed to get away with in colbook "Years of Upheaveal. " lege.' ' This is µst a partial listing ot the experiences I had have al Wilkes. I couldn ' t begin to list all the names, places, and experiences . (Some day I will write my auto• • • • biography, but fi rst I . have to fin "If at some period in the course ish that scrapbook of m1T1e.) of civilization we seriously find To all those .wonderful people I that our science and our religion have shared mv years at Wilkes are antagonistic, then there must with , I LOVE YOU ! You make life be something wrong either with worth living for each day!! our science or with our religion ." To those obnoxious and ignorant people I only hope th~t som_e da y Havelock Ellis vo u find ,yo ur mche m society . The Dance of Lite ,... ' 'c}1refe'r'a'l:J1'y-uH&H-\i'-p!fe-bl'l10Be!..!J.~l.tH ~J! t El ·Salvador? Reee-gan supports that government, but the people down there don't. Why do you think those rebels are fighting?" Joe snickered and stared at us for a response. "Last month, Joe, they held elections in El Salvador. The people of El Salvador flocked to the polls in large numbers, despite the rebels efforts to stop them from voting. Through the gunfire, the people elected their new government. Why are the rebels fighting? Surely not for democracy or free elections, because they tried to disrupt them with violence. Maybe · they want a new government, like the one that was set up in Nicaragua after the revolution. Incidently, Nicaragua doesn't have elections." Joe gave us a shocked look as we told him this. Joe was more restless now than before. He said, "Well Reee-gan won't help poverty stricken people like Lyndon Johnson did. Johnson had the 'Great Society'. They should call Reee-gan's program the 'Rich Only Society'. " "Well, Joe, we hope Reagan To those people I µst met this year , I only wish we had met sooner. You are truly terrific and caring! I hope we become better friends! I LOVE YOU TOO ! A path of friendship started to form from my very first day at '.Vilkes. Sometimes I wonder where i~ will lead, but I know deep cbwn that if everyone keeps the faith a light of warmth and love will shine forever. 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'' ,,., '.,, /..•.•. 1 �April 30, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Even ts Scheduled For All-College Weekend by Donna Nitka Several teams, each named after a space on the "Monopoly" game board, will be competing in a variety of games this weekend as part of the annual Cherry Blossom Weekend celebration. Opening ceremonies for the weekend's activities will be conducted on Friday, at 7 p.m ., in the gym. These will be followed by a cherry pie eating contest, a pillow fight , ~llo wrestling , and other games . Saturday's everits will be held at Ralston Field. They include softball games, which are scheduled for 10 a.m ., and other team games that will be held from noon until approximately 4 p.m . A gym party with a 50's theme will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music will be provided by ''Remember When'' and ticket price is Sl.50. The weekend will be topped off by a donkey basketball game on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the gym. The game will feature the Cherry Blossom Committee against the faculty. Awards are scheduled to be presented during the game. r---------------7 t t t t t t t t t t t ur ,cer · e ec ,on fficers are looking for a few good college menmaybe 3 out of 100-who will make good Marine officers. If you're one of them, we'll give you a chance to prove it during summer training at Quantico, Virginia. Our program is Platoon Leaders Class, PLC. With ground, air and (aw options. You might even qualify for up to $2,700 to help you through college. ·sut if money is all you're looking for. don't waste your time. · The challenge is leadership. If you want it, ~ork for it. If you 've gofit, show us. It's one hell of a chall enge. But we're looking for one hell of a man . . ·-------------.. The ., I I I 'I I I ■arines VA BUILDING ROOM 302 19 N. MAIN ST WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 Pleasesendmeinforma::~ ·: : Marine Corps Pl8:toon Leaders Class. (Please Print) Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Age_____ Address _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _Zip _ _ _ __ School _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Class of___ Phone . Social Security#_________ II I I I I t t t t t t t t t t t t t o. t t t t t t t Friday 7p.m. until whenever J ello Wrestling Pillow Fights t Other Games t t Saturday t 10 a.m. Softball at Ralston Field 12 p.m. Games (outside) 3-6 p.m. Picnic: team members Only! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gym Party $1.50 with .50 refund if in 50's dress Sunday Donkey Basketball at 1 p.m. t t t t t t t t t t t t Closing Ceremonies ~~~--.~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hardy Parties H.ardly Funny (CH) - If you're planning a party around a current events theme, better be careful. · A University of Cincinnati fraternity attracted national attention and campus-wide scorn recently for its "Martin Luther King trash party." Held to "celebrate" the anniversary of King's birthday, the party attracted students dressed as pimps, in · blackface,carrying large portable radios, and even in Ku Klux Klan hoods. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been suspended indefinitely, and could face revoka- tion of its charter, a move urged by NAACP. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Auburn University is under fire for another kind of insensitivity, after it turned a vacation theme social with a campus sorority into an "Air Florida 90" party, patterned after the recent crash in Washington, D.C. which killed 68 people. That fraternity will also be reviewed by campus authorities, especially since it was already on disciplinary probation fo r acts of mayhem during the annual Wreck Tech parade last fall . MORE OF THE SAME NEEDED "For the first time in the four terms I have been here Congress is doing what it should - cutting out old programs and refusing to start new ones ." - Rep. W . Henson Moore (R-La) . "I think that I shall never see A billboard lovely as a tree. Perhaps, unless the billboards fall, I'll never see a tree at all. Ogden Nash, Song of the Open Road ·--------------•If you are a senior, check here for information on Officer Candidates Class t CHERRY BLOSSOM WEEKEND • • • • I �Page 6, The Beacon, April 30, 1982 Students' Talents Credited collegiate camouflage With Production's Success s 0 by Lisa Cobb Last weekend, the Wilkes Theatre Department presented Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Once again, the Wilkes' actors proved their talent can surmount any obstacle. The humor of the play hard to appreciate when one is reading - was brought to life on stage through the talent of Wilkes' own actors. Russell Curtis and Gene Wachowski, playing the parts of Guildenstern and Rosencrantz respectively, were on stage every moment of . the performance. There is not a single Sl.!ene in which these characters are not present, for this play is the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet through the eyes of these charact; rs . Being on stage and involved in every action is not an easy assignment. Both Curtis and Wachowski should be commended for never loosing the energy they put into their performance throughout the long play. Along with the assignment to be on stage every moment, the actors had an even tougher assignment: bring out the humor of the play. This play, w ith only two characters involved in dialogue through much of the play, can be boring. Also, the subtle humor can be -lost in a poor performance. Bot'p . Curtis and Wachowski brought forth the humor with their voices and facial expressions. They were convincing - convincing enough for their characters to be laughed at. Steve DiRocco delivered an ex- cellent performance as the Player. His hand actions, facial expressions and body movement were perfect for his character. He commanded a presence on the stage every minute he was there. Even his costume added to the general aura of humor which seemed to surround him. His band of followers also portrayed their characters in a convincing way. Ray Reese deserves an ovation for all that he put up with in his portt ayal of Alfred . Attention must also be given to Bill Mondlak for his bursting appearance on stage which brought out a new side of Hamlet's Polonius. Mondlak's movements and facial expressions created moments of humor and spells of laughter as he raced around after · the Royal Court. The background of this play was, of course, Shakespeare's Hamlet. Mixed throughout the play are moments when this background comes through. Again, this is the world of Hamlet as seen through the eyes of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. These background characters, speaking in the manner of a Shakespearean plan . and using lines directly out of the original play, are more serious characters. The actors delivered fine perfor~ mances. Frank R. Kren, Jr., as Hamlet, M. Christophere Golanoski as Claudius, Jaqueline Best Brocca as Ophelia, and Marete . Wester as Gertrude all created that aura of the Shakespearean world necessary to the play. The play ends with the quiet voice of Steve Badman delivering the speech given by his character, Horatio, at the end of Hamlet. Badman's voice carries the sadness appropriate for the ending of both plays in which the heroes die. The successful performance of this play can be attributed only to the talent of the actors involved. A weak actor in any one of the key roles would have destroyed the play. Because it is a tough play to concentrate on for three hours, the actors have to be more than good . The Wilkes' actors proved that they had the talent to handle such a difficult play. They deserve still another round of applause. N p s 0 C 0 A I T y R 0 L A E A p A p T M E F R G H M E A T . A N A R .I s s N 0 z 0 X T y I F E D A R s T E 0 p C N R T E 0 E M p I R D N 0 D z p y u 0 y N 0 R I R 0 H p A T E M X T E I I p A E 0 s A N A L L z L X A y I p F I C I s R y L s E T T 0 y A D y N R 0 C D L T 0 A E D B R E T N F u H s H y E E E T y D p s s T F T y p M X 0 X 0 I 0 T I L E p s 0 s H E A L A M - G I A B p M I R D X 0 E 0 A A X E T M y M 0 M song and "The Night They Invented Champagne" from Gigi; and virtually all of the duo's alltime favorite box-office smash, My Fair Lady. Tickets for this delightful evening of Broadway's best with the Pops are available through the Philharmonic hotline, 654-4788, and at the following outlets: Spruce Record and Paperback Booksmith, Scranton; Gallery of Sound stores and Book and Record Mart, Wilkes-Barre; and B & C Music Studio, Pittston. Box offices will open h1/o hours before the show. ALLITERATION ANAPEST ANTITHESIS COMEDY EPITHET EPODE HYPERBOLE IRONY LITOTES LAMPOON MALAPROPISM METAPHOR MOTIF Answer on page 7 Book Offers Solutions For Today~s Probler,as A new book published by the World Future Society suggests that new information technology offers )Jlany solutions to the pressing problems of today's crisis-racked world. The new book, Communications Tomorrow, The Coming of the Information Society, is a collection of articles on cable television, videotape recorders and other topics. The articles originally appeared in the Society's journal, THE FUTURIST, and have been edited by the Society's president, Edward Cornish. The Society published the book in preparation for its conference, " Communications and the Future, " to be held this July in Washington, D .C. "The world is weary of problems," Cornish writes in his introduction. "It wants solutions. And no area of human endeavor today E p 0 L E D H C 0 C Can you find the hidden literary terms? PbilharDlonic Pops Performing Broadway Music At lre111 Temple The memorable music of Alan of "An Evening of Lerner and Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, Loewe" will be sponsored by two of Broadway's most popular Wilkes-Barre Area Financial Insongwriters, closes the Philharstitutions, including First Eastern monic's 1981-82 season tonight Bank, United Penn Bank, Franklin at 8:30, at the Irem Temple, First Federal Savings & Loan Wilkes-Barre, and Saturday, May Association and Wyoming National Bank. 1 at 8:30 at the Masonic Temple, On the program for the LernerScranton. The Philharmonic Pops, Loewe Pops are such favorites as under the baton of guest conductor "Camelot" and "If Ever I Would Alan Balter, will be joined by Leave You" from Camelot; "They soloists Paul Spencer Adkins, Call the Wind Maria" and "I Talk Judith Gray and William to the Trees" from Paint Your McGraw, and a chorus of regional Wagon; "Come to Me, Bend to singers directed by Robert D . ~IerMe" and "Almost Like Being in rema . The Wilkes-Barre perform ance • Love" from Brigadoon; the title X y M H T y T fact that a large television set canoffers so many solutions to so many not easily be moved around . If a problems as the new communicavideotape recorder is added,along tions technology. Here are exciting with cassettes that inevitably acnew solutions that seem to beg for cumulate, .mobility becomes problems to solve." The 25 articles, authored mainly impossible. Huge TV screens and by experts in communications and · greatly improved sound, which will likely lead to more use of other scholars, explore the future possibilities of libraries, newsspeakers, will put further pressure papers, microcomputers, the on households to dedicate a certain English language and other fields. room to the electronic monsters. Based on the thinking of these Thus.the media room seems a virtually inevitable development, and and other futurists, Cornish interior designers are already attempts to envision the home and beginning to apply their imaginaoffice of the future. Home life, he tion to it." believes, will be changed in Based on current trends, the thousands of subtle ways by the media rooms that will be increasnew electronic technology. "One development already ocingly common in the years ahead will feature TV sets with large curring is the appearance of the screens allowing the actors in TV 'media room ,' in which a person dramas to · appear larger than life can be drenched in visual and size. In addition to the videotape auditory sensations. recorders, speakers and shelves for "The development of the media holding videotapes, there will be room is dictated inexorably by the comfortable chairs, sofas, and cushions for people to lounge on while absorbing the electronic stimuli. Office of the Future Unlike the womblike media . room, the office of the future may be completely portable - simply a package of electronic gear that contains both computer capabilities within itself and also the means to hook into large computerized data centers elsewhere. "The 'office' will be wherever that little package is - right next to the executive as he sits talking to a client or at home under his bed at night," writes Cornish. OXYMORON PARABLE PARADOX PARODY PLOT POETRY PSEUDONYM RHYTHM SIMILE SPOONERISM STANZA SYNECDOCHE TRAGEDY THE EARLY BIRD... .· ;;;~r: l f:;:"1' ., Join our " Early Bird " and Summer Classes In Preparation for Your Fall 1982 Exams • Permanent Centers open days, evenings and weekends. • Low hourly cost. Ded icated full -lime sta lf. • Complete TEST-N-TAP E 11• facili ties fo r review of c lass lessons and supp lementary materials. • Small classes taugh t by s~illed instructors. • Opportunity to make up missed lessons . • Vol umi nous home -study ma terials consta ntly updated by resea rchers ex pert in their field. • Oppo rtunity to transfer to and c on tinue study at any of our o ver 105 cen ters. Communications Tomorro w: The Coming of the In formation Society (160 pages, paperback) is available from the World Future Society, 4916 St . Elmo Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-5089. $6.95, postpaid. OUTSIO(NY ST• n tAllT0llfl£[ 100 Ul11U ::.. �April 30, 1982, The Beacon, Page 7 ® DRABBLE by Kevin Fagan C,O AIAlA'I, <:.l~Rt blENo-1 Atltl \ A~£ 1'R'l\tl<, 'To Si'IJO'i t ORf. 'IOU OUL01-t'T R~'f1-\f.R S"t\)t7'( 1'1-\f. u&~AR'I, M , . ,, ~ PARTY The Business and Accounting Club will be holding their annual end of the year partyi May 4. This year the party will be a cook-out he d behind the IQb placement building (right next to Parrish Hall). The cook-out will begin at 4 I?,m. Tickets will be sold all day Mond<IT and Tuesaay in the club room on the 5th floor of Parrish Hall. BE IN THE FOREFRONT OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY ASAN AIR FORCE ENGINEER Early Man's Development Explored In Quest For Fire For years motion pictures like "Star Wars," "Star Trek" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" have excited our imagination by taking us far into the distant future. Now 20th Century-Fox presents a motion picture which takes us to a time that is just as unknown and mysterious ... the distant past. "Quest For Fire" is a spectacular science-fantasy adventure set 80,000 years ago, a period when men lived as members of fiercely loyal tribes, scattered throughout a vast, unexplored world. These tribes - some of them savage, others peaceful - battled each other and their environment for survival. The key to their survival was fire - to warm their campsites and drive off attacking tribes and predatory animals . "Quest For Fire" is the extraordinary adventure of three courageous warriors who venture beyond the safety of their tribal campsite when their fire is destroyed during a battle with a rival tribe. Although these warriors possessed fire, they did not yet know how to create it . In the course of their perilous journey to find another source of the sacred, life-giving flame, they encounter vicious beasts, cannibals who nearly take them captive and - most important of all - they discover .the secret of how to make fire anew. In its initial engagements in New York and Los Angeles, "Quest For Fire" broke attendance records previously held by "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." The visual beauty and exictement of this magical re-creation of an alien, primitive world stunned audiences and impressed critics, who called it "the next 'Star Wars' " and "the movie adventure of a lifetime. " "Quest For Fire" continues to cre11ee excitement as it opens at theatres across the country. ~ity ·Beverage Company 704 S. Main St. Phone 824-4907 Our engineering officers are planning and designing tomorrow's weapon systems today. Many are seeing their ideas and concepts materialize. They have the finest, state-ofthe-art equipment to test their theories. The working environment is conducive to research. And Air Force experience is second to none. You can be part of this dynamic team if you have an engineering degree. Your first step will be Officer Training School. Help us shape our future as we help you start yours. Be an engineering officer in the Air Force. Contact your Air Force recruiter at 717-343-7201 , SSgt. Kenneth R . Rineer. Call Collect. COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVETHRU SERVICE Ron Perlman and Everett star as three courag~ous warriors who venture into the vast unchartered world of the Ice Age in search of the life sustaining element- fire . The film, Quest For Fire, will be coming soon to the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre. Although it is rated R, the film has been applauded by educators as a unique and important production, teaching us about our ancestors and the beginnings of our civilization while entertaining us with its spectacle. In France, where "Quest For Fire" had its world premiere, the book upon which the film was based is required reading in the publi~ schools, and the film itself was e,, dorsed by numerous scholars as an event which all students should have the opportunity to experience. The French Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences voted "Quest For Fire" the Best Picture of the Year Award (the equivalent of our Oscar), and in this country the film was voted a special Best Picture prize by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. ANOTHER FREE LUNCH BITES THE DUST The New York Journal of Commerce, a respected business newspaper widely read in the shipping industry, reports that a bill has been introduced in Congress that would forbid federal agencies from listing their products or services as "free of charge. " Instead, they would be required to state in sending out a booklet, for exam__,__,_._.._..._.._.__,,_.,_.._..1 pie, that the "publication has been J. paid for with U.S. tax dollars; ~ therefore it is available at no cost \ NUM•R 9 in addition to the tax expenditurE., \ SHOP ~ already made for its production .. \ 9 w. 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Since classes are almost over and students will soon be going home to summer pbs or summer r elaxation . we decided to find out exactly how students will be spending their summer months. Andy Mehalshick, Hazelton, PA: . I'll be working at WCLH and wurk ing iu Hazelt on in a local supermarket to make money to come back to school next year. In between working hours I hope to cb a lot of waterskiing and play baseball. Maybe I'll catch up on some sleep also!. Greg Murman, Mountaintop_, PA: I plan to cb a co-op work study at WVIA and also work in a department store. Also, I plan to take at least a week off and live it up! ... Gre_g Sunday, Scranton,_PA:. I plan to work at a local warehouse. If the pb is not available, 1'11 go to school to catch up on some credits. Janet Sharkey, Kearny, NJ: Hopefully, I'll be working- if I find a !JIJ ' Megam Maguire,llear Creek, PA: This summer I plan to lifeguard in either the Poconos or in Wilkes-Barre. I might take some courses if I can fit it into my time. The rest of my free time will be spent swimming , sailing and µst lying out in the sun . ... ... RoyaFahmy, Dallas, PA: For the summer , I will be doing an internship tor twelve weeks at WBRE-TV , Channel 28 . Marge LeBlanc, Pottsville, PA: l don't know yet what I'll be cbing, or where I'll be working. I have a lot of ideas for IRHC I'd like to work on, so hopefully I'll get a lot of that done. Mostly, I µst want to have a great time and get a great tan . • ... Kim Smith, Ply mouth, PA: Hopefull y I can get a part-time pb somewhere. I'm also trying to become a mem ber of WCLH . I'm playing softball on the weekends , also. Most importantly I want to relax and have a good time. I'm supposed to go to Hawaii on May 22, so I can't wait until finals are over with. All in all , though, I have no definite plans. ... Naomi Morton, Lisbon, ME: summer biology course. l plan 0n working and taking a Kim Shrinak, Wyoming, PA: I' ll probably work as a ride operator in .111 amusement park, camp out , and take photographs . ... Melissa Meyers, Wapwallof!en , PA : First thing I have to do is find " jib. Frum there its all cbwnhill- taking care of my horses and dogs during the day, ''unwi~~ r~_g'' during the night! Mich ele James, Pittston, PA: Sunn ing , surfing, and working by Jay and night. Nora Lee, Wilkes-Barre, PA: I plan on sleeping, traveling , and w," kin g ,ts d lifeguard and getting a terrific tan! ... Chuck Smith, Kingston, PA: . •\\:o!king on my home and garden. Fran Gilroy, Wilkes-Barre, PA: Work , study philosophy , work i11 ! lit• garde n, and play in th~ ~u,n . Kathleen Marie Swich, Hollidaysburg, PA: 1i l l' I lalmL·111,111n Hospital and st udv. Work as a nurse at Ann Marie Snyder, Susquhanna, PA: Study and part y! Buddy llrezmski, Nanticoke, PA: I'm spending the summer with my 18-month-old daughter. My wife will be working, so the baby and I will explore the state together . ... Cathy Ann Johnson, Avoca, PA: I' m taking summer coursesllcredits. The remainder of my time will be spent with my two girls. Thomas Jordon, Pittston, PA: Hopefully I'll be wo rk1ng at the Miley Detective Agency. ... Betty Petrucci, Enola, PA: Over the summer I' ll be working and partying! Pat Brannon, West Pittston, PA: During the summer I' ll lifeguard, get tan and, as always, enpy myself to 'the limit. ... Diane Hall, Ephrate, PA : l want to make lots of money so I can u11i., · !Jack nex t year and graduate . Also , I' ll pract ice hockey so we can win the MAC championship. ... ... J oanne Rice, Chester, NJ_: I' ll be working at the Foster Wheeler l: nergy Corporation in Livingston , NJ , as a secretary . ... by Thomas Jordan This semester Major Raymond Fox joined the faculty of Wilkes College with the ROTC program. Fox brought a vast background of experience to the ROTC program. The major entered the Air Force through the ROTC program at Michigan State and has been in the Air Force for 16 years. After finishing navigator school, Fox flew Cl30's for a year in Viet Nam. Fox was then stationed in Japan , He left the Air Force for three years . As a civilian, Fox worked as a commercial navigator and then by Stephen Thomas Last Saturday, the Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics with the cooperation of the Wilkes College Mathematics Department sponsored the ThirtyFourth Annual Luzerne County High School Mathematics Contest ln Stark Learning Center. Approximately 120 juniors and seniors from every high school in the county attended the contest and competed for prizes ranging from books and pocket calculators to a full scholarship to Wilkes College. The contestants were nominated have ." The main reason for this is the economic cuts in the government. Fox also stated, "pilots' and navigators' assignments might include a lot of traveling, but not as much as in war. People in non- flying jobs will probably stay were they are stationed." Because of his experience, the addition of Fox will give students a chance to receive direct and firsthand information about the navigation field and engineering. Fox said that Wilkes is "a nice little college. It's a lot more personal than Michigan State was ." by their own mathematics teachers to attend the contest, and there was a limit of the number of nominees from each school depending on the number of students in each class. A two-part exam was given to the seniors and a similar two-part exam was given to the juniors. The tests were written by Professor Earl and Dr. Berard of the Mathematics Department. These tests covered algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The score on the test was the basis on which the prizes were awarded . This year 's winners were Agesino Primatic, a junior from Meyers High School, and Jay Rubino, a senior from Wyoming Area. Both students will be offered scholarships to Wilkes . According to Dr. Wong, Chairman of the Mathematics and Com puter Science Department, many students have taken advantage of these scholarships. "Some of Wilkes' best students have been winners of the contest," he said . The scholarship is not limited to the mathematics department. It can be used in any department, according to Dr. Wong, AIME To-Hold 2nd Seminar The Anthracite Section of the American Institute of Mining Engineers (AIME) will meet for the second consecutive year at Wilkes College, on Thursday, May 20, in Schaeffer Lecture Lounge, Stark Learning Center. The daylong event will begin at 8:30 a .m. Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, director of the Division of Continuing Education, stated that the theme of the seminar/meeting will be "The Computer and the Mining Industry." Topics covered will include computers, personal com-· puters, and the potential of the computer in surveying and mine planning. Experts in the field will present participants with a general overview of computers in relation to mining technology, The recently established Anthracite and Community Development Institute of Wilkes College is cooperating in preparing fo r the seminar. For further information concerning registration, contact the Division for Continuing , Education at 824-4651, extension 225 . BY PAPPAS __ ) 55 N. Main St. Phone ~25-7110 Roy Clark, Wilkes-Barre, PA: I plan to take summer courses here at Wilkes and cb some travelling. I' d like to go to Texas again , but I doubt if I'll get there. DRAFT BEER ... as a chemical engineer. According to Fox, "I liked the people and the atmosphere better in the Air Force. " So, he reenlisted , Fox was assigned to Fl6 fighter aircrafts and then PBY's in the Phillipines. He also spent three years in Florida and Germany. The major's last assignment was at Mather Air Force Base in California, where he was the assistant operations officer for the 452nd Flying Training Squadron. Although he has travelled extensively, Fox said, "Cadets will probably not travel as m~ch _as I 34th Annual Math Contest Held Corey Sullivan, Brackne_,y, PA:: I'll be working in a lumber yard. Marinn Knviak, Mountaintop, PA: I' ll be ca_mping , spending "" ·' ,,, 11,.,e \,11 ;, 111 , Jug , " ' "; ;,g, working , and taking some tirrw to relax and worship nature. Lc~u Westley, W:voming,PA: • 'rit be frolicking with my foal and 1akmg chemistry classes . Fox Joins ROTC I 6 PACKS TO GO DELIVERY TO COLLEGE · Just bring in your resume and we'll do the rest . Typing, typesetting, and copying are available along with a choice of typestyles, paper colors and paper weights. Stop in or call for more information. 37 N. RIVER STREET WILKES -BARRE , PA . 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In a seemingly unbelievable play, the centerfielder for the Royals caught a fly ball among a group of trees deep in the ball park and brought the only Wilkes rally to an end. ""' It was Freshman Jack Delfino from Carbondale in his 4th start of the season pitching for Wilkes in the second round of action. Wilkes scored most of their runs in the second game thanks to grand slams by both Joe Geffert and Rich Everett. Ted Ruch added a two run homer. Unfortunately for Wilkes it just wasn't enough to overcome Scranton as they took the night-cap 19-11 . After nine innings of play on Thursday against the Junior Varsity of Penn State at Dunmore, the game ended in darkness with the score tied at 14 apiece. This game gave some of the Colonels younger players a chance to show their talents. Freshman pitcher Lou CorreHe started the game for Wilkes and hammered in a homerun in the fourth to add to his good · day on the the mound. Gene Nosovitch, a sophomore, slammed in a homer in the 7th bringing his batting for the day to 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs. Mark Csensi had a good day both in the field and at bat coming up with 3 RBIs. The Colonels split in a doubleheader against Juniata on Saturday. In the MAC match-up. the Colonels lost the opener 8 to 5 in extra innings as Juniata turned in three runs in the top of the eighth. Wilkes took a 3-2 lead with Scott Pryor blasting a three run homer in the second inning of play. Ned Sandercock hit his homer in the third and Senior Chris DaRe added another homer in the fourth , bringing the two teams even at five and sending them into extra innings. Senior pitcher Tony Vlahovic did a fine job on the mound in the night-cap with Juniata. Wilkes, with a seven-run second inning, took an 8-0 lead as Scott Pryor turned in another homerun and by Ellen Van Riper Chris DaRe came up with 2 RBIs This Sunchy the Wilkes College and Ken Sorick added 2 more RBIs Athletic Department will hold its annual awards banquet at the college to his credit. cafeteria. This yearly tradition will Designated hitter Rich Geffert begin ast 7:30 p.m. with dinner, slammed in a three run homer in and then the various awards honorthe fourth only to come back in the ing various athletes for their achi5th for a replay bringing Wilkes' evements during the year will be lead to 16-5. By the end of the presented. seventh inning Wilkes came out The event is a celebration of with a 19-7 victory. • ~thletk competition at Wilkes and IS attended by members of all the Coach Bob Duliba's Colonels men's and women's teams, the coanow stand at 8-11 overall and 3-3 ches, and the college administration. in the MAC. ' It is a chance for men and women While coach Duliba is disapwith a similar interest to get togethpointed . !n this year's season, he er and receive recognition for their realizes he has a young team. Only . athletic achievements. · three of the team's members are ·' The presentation of team awards seniors. The Colonels have 4 . is usually the first thing on the ageri: ,da. The order is done by season double-headers left in their linefall, winter and spring. Each coach up. ' says a few words about his or her : team and then makes the award pre' sentation. These include most valNOTICE Catch all the Wilkes baseball action on 90. 7 FM this Monday May 3 as the Colonels take on Upsala. Join Dom Augustine, and company (Tom McGuire, Dave Gayeski, and Gary Willets) for all the action on WCLH, your Wilkes College sports station. uable player, most improved player, and often all-conference or all-star awards. After the coaches are finished, special awards are presented. These include the athletic department male and female athletes o( the year ( ·not . to be confused with a similar honor awarded by the Beacon), the male and female scholastic athlete of the year (this award is presented to the senior athlete who has achieved the highest overall GP A), and the Beacon coach of the Year. This year · the Coach of the Year award is being sponsored by thr United States Marines and Capt. Jack McAteer will make the presentation. In between are speeches delivered by honored guests and college ad ministrators. ·The evening, of course , would not be complete without a few spirited words from Dean Ralston. Colonel Jen~is Team Continues To Lose br. Mll_!~ _Sarisky . . Three times last week the Wilkes College men ' s tennis team went out to the courts hungry for victory. Three times last week the Wilkes College men's tennis team went out to the courts hungry for a victory. Three times they came away empty. The Colonels lost matches to Juniata, Albright and Elizabethtown. The Colonel netters lost all six of the incividual matches, but gained a victory in doubles as Barry spevak and Jayme Rutheford defeated thier Juniata counterparts. Wilkes lost the overall match by a score of 8-1. On April 24, the Colonels took on division lead ing Albright at home . Wilkes was no match fo r the powerhouse Albright netters , as they lost 9 -0. Dave Battle and Mike Colino played tough against thei r opponents , but were unable to come up with a victory . Wilkes travelled to Elizabethtwon on April 27 to face the Bluejiys. Despite the rain , Dave Battle managed to tie his opponent before the match had to be called. Overall, thew Colonels came up short in the match and lost 8-0-1. It has definitely been a down year for thew tennis team , but they have a lot of potential . Freshmen fil led three of the six .;tarting positions and will imp-rove with each season. This will give the Colonels a good nucleus for next year. WCLH Downs Bedford In Basketball Benefit ' ' I was lookrng for a change I wanled to use my nursing education - lo gel the most from my nursing career That's when I looked inlo Air Force Nursing . Now I work wrth a wide varrely ol patienls from around the world enced new challen my respons,b dedicated , professionai team As an Ai r Force Nurse, I may have the opporlunity 10 pursue flighl nursing , spec,alizalron, and advanced educa tion . AirForceNursingisagreatway of life for me . Ii could be 1us1 what you 're looking for too ' ' Randi C. Logan Air Force Nurse Corps I I I A GREAT WAY OF LIFE j I IT MAY BE FQ A YOU j I I j I CALL TODAY: 1 I I I TSgt. George Rheam 111-2s6-6662 1 I III I" ·,,,,.", .. ~ U.~Q!le,ct , ,... , ,. ,. , ., . ,. ,. , .... by Mark Sarisky Wilkes College radio station WCLH defeated Beford Hall 60-43 in a recent basketball game to raise money for the Wilkes-Barre SPCA. The WCLH cagers were originally scheduled to play Rock 107, WEZX of Scranton, but 107 could not play due to illnesses. Bedford gratefully filled in . The stands were not filled for the game, but the few people on hand were tr~ated to a good time. The WCLH team held the Bedford Cagers scoreless for the first three minutes of the game while amassing a 6-0 lead . Outstanding rebounding by Tom McGuire, Dave Gayeski, and Andy Mehalshick powered the WCLH defense. Fine shooting by Mehalshick, McGuire, and Dom Augustine gave WCLH a 18-10 first-quarter lead . The Bedford squad managed to draw wtihin 3 points late in the first half. That was as close as they came for the rest of the game as Gayeski canned several shots from downtown to give WCLH a 5 point halftime advantage . The second half was similar to the first as the WCLH team pulled away from Bedford, leading by as much as 22. Chris Sailus and Joe Memorian led the defense. Jim Mandes put on a show of dribbling and fancy footwork . Ray Alunni, Gary Stack, and Tom Fleig all aided the WCLH win . The game was a lot of fu n for everyone involved and, despite the lack of attendence, it did help raise some money for the SPCA. Anyone interested in playing against WCLH should contact the radio station at 829-8842 . 1 r...----- L.------------ ---L....--...1.l WI~-,.~~~~,-, ;~.,.·.: ·:,•· .. ··•·"-:_·•· ........... ··--.- ---.-··.---·· ... ,..,,:.-,.,_,.-:~ . ,,n;.;, ;, • , , ,,., �/ Page 10, The Beacon, April 30, 1982 1982 Athletes Of The Year by Ellen Van Riper Each year it becomes more and more difficult to choose the female and male athletes of the year. Virtually all of the programs at Wilkes have been upgraded and improved, and thus, there are increasing numbers of quality athletes competing for the blue and gold. 1982 has produced a host of men and women who are deserving of such an honor. It is a shame that only two can receive the reward. Ideally I would like to present an award to each and every athlete at Wilkes, for during the year they have all given a ll0 1.° effort for their respective teams. It is because . of all of their perseverance and dedication that 1982 has been a successful one for the Colonels. Still, only one woman and one man can be chosen, so whom to• choose? After much careful and painstaking comparison and thought, the Beacon staff is proud and honored to announce thaf sophomore Kim Smith of the Lady Colonel basketball team and junior Mark Popple of the Colonel wrestling squad have been selected as the 1982 Female and Male Athletes of the Year. There are comparisons which can be drawn between Kim and Mark which are striking. Both are area residents; Kim is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West and Mark is a graduate of Coughlin. Each established school records during 1982, and naturally both were keys to the success of their respective teams. The selection as Female Athlete of the Year was quite a surprise to Kim , for she thought that someone else would be chosen. She is a modest person who grows uncomfortable when asked to comment upon her athletic success. Kim said that there were a lot of great women athletes at Wilkes, so she felt it a bit unfair that only one could be chosen. Kim attributes a great deal of her success to her father and her close friends, for they all encourage her and push her when she needs it most. These people are both her greatest admirers and her most scrutinizing critics. She, h0wever . also realizes that she l, ..;rself is an important reason for her success. The keys Kim believes have been her maturity and seriousness. Both qualities are important to the development of individual talent ; and the adaptation of this talent into a team concept. It takes a big person to do this, especially one who is as talented as Kim. However, these qualities apply equally well to life in general. Kim realizes that she will not be playing basketball forever, so even though she loves the game, she places it second to her education on her list of priorities. Communications is her major, and Kim's career goal is to be a news program anchorwoman , Right now Kim Smith has little trouble communicating on the basketball court. In only her second season, Kim has become one of the dominant forces in the MAC. 1982 saw her lead the Lady Colonels in rebounding with a 15.8 average and in blocked shots with 35 for the season. In addition, she finished second behind Charlene Hurst in scoring with 17 per contest. Kim's rebounding average was good for second in the nation for Division UI schools. The figures were quite phenomenal. During the 1982 season Kim broke the team record for rebounds in a game with 21 against Lycoming, and her season's total of 285 was good enough for the establishment of a second standard. . Statistically, she was an asset to the Lady Colonels, but 'Kim also contributed the intangibles or the things which do not show up in the boxscore. Defensively, she has improved ·100 % since her freshman year. During her second year, opposing players discovered Kim to be a formidable defensive force. According to Coach Roberts, Kim is a well-liked member of the team, and her easy going manner helps to keep the team loose. It takes a lot to get her down on herself or the team, so she is a source of constant encouragement. She sets an example for the rest of the team because she works hard and accepts constructive criticism graciously. To sum up, Kim is a pleasure to coach, according to Roberts, and a player who has potential yet to be fulfilled. It all sounds so perfect and rosy, and in fact it is too good to be true. Underlying it all are the thorns of bitterness. Athletic excellence is usually rewarded with post-season awards, (i.e ALL-MAC selection), but Kim was mysteriously left off of this honor roll. A poor team record of 6-12 left Kim with no chance for recognition for the team, but she felt that she had earned individual honors. Kim is a modest person, but she is also proud of her athletic ability, so such a lack of recognition was a bitter disappointment. All of the hard work seemed wasted. Coach Roberts was also disappointed, and she felt that Kim had been "ripped-off" by the selection committee. In her estimation Kim was a better player than some of the others chosen, (i.e. Michelle Kravitsky of King's). According to Roberts, there was league politics behind the decision , and it is a shame that such activities would interfere with a decision which should be based upon individual achievement. Coupled with the disappointing team record, this snub has left Kim bitter and frustrated. The hurt is a deep one and is evident in her opinion of the so-called "selection process." Ironically, she believes ~hat her all-around style of play might have been responsible fo r her ommission. In Kim's eyes, scoring was the only criterion considered by the selected committee. People whn score belong on all-star teams, but so do the people ,w~p , dq " everything else. Kim is a complete player, and her specialty is rebounding. Kim views women's basketball as "mainly a guard's game," and she believes that she could be a high scorer if she set her mind to it. However, she will not, for she prides herself on being a multifaceted player. Sacrificing her scoring average for defense and rebounding is an old habit which she learned back at Valley West, and it is her role for the Lady Colonels. . Kim would rather just forget · ~ the past season, ·- but she cannot. So much was expected -0f the· team, and yet, so little was achiev~ed. Improving the team is utnios! in her mind. She pinpoints· the main problems as a lack of unity and a lack of leadership. The team was talented, but the players could not play together. Each player should have had a role to fill . The lack of leadership was a direct result of the absence of an official captain. When a leader was needed, there was no one who could step forward . If the players can develop a team concept, Kim sees no reason why success cannot be had next season. The year of experience will also be a big help. A successful season for the Lady Colonels and selection to All-MAC will provide Kim with strong motivation for self-improvement. Coach Roberts will be looking for more aggressive and consistent play from Kim, and she feels that if Kim can do this, she could possibly even make All-American. Mark Popple was equally as surprised when he was informed of his selection as the Male Athlete of the Year. As a matter of fact, he was unaware that the Beacon presented such an annual award. One thing for sure , he is now. Modesty is also a quality which earmarks Mark's personality. He immediately gave much of the credit for his success to Coach Reese and his teammates. Of Reese, Mark said that "he is the best coach in the country, and even though his drilling methods may not be well-liked, they are effective." Despite this humble ' outlook, much of the credit should also be extended to Mark himself. Mark is an example of what is called a "late-bloomer," for he did not reach his athletic peak until college. Although he did have a successful career at Coughlin, Mark never made it to the Pennsylvania state finals. Most top Division I wrestlers usually have a state crown to their credit. One year Mark sat helplessly . in the stands and watched a wrestler whom he had beaten during the regular season in a dual meet win the weight cla~ state championship. Without a state crown to his credit, Mark entered Wilkes as somewhat of an unknown commodity. No one was sure how he would do . Mark chose Wilkes because of its proximity to his , bvme, . and . because of its fide KIM SMITH The 1982 Beacon .Female Athlete of the Year KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY-· Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the. Valley. -LOWEST PRICES! Lee • • • • • Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOU RS : Phone: 287-1202 9:00 t o 9:00 M on.-Fri. 270 Wyom ing Av.e. ,9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA Et M aster Charge Accepted .Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all 11t Discount Prices!!! Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston H••••••••••••••·•••••••••••••••••fJI••••..•..••••••••••••••• �April 30, 1982, The Beacon, Page 11 Kim Smith And Mark Popple MARK POPPLE The 1982 Beacon Male Athlete of the year 1 academic and wrestling pr9grams. Once here, Mark chose to major in business and to pursue his love, wrestling. The sport is very important to Mark, and he calls it his first love and a hobby. He finds wrestling much to his liking, for it is disciplined and highly competitive. One-on-one confrontations are a means by which to build-up confidence, and of course winning is very satisfying. He realizes that he cannot win all of the time, and he sees losing as a part of the challenge and a motivation for improvement in order to succeed. Mark also loves wrestling because "it is a sport where individuals can excell even if tl1e team loses," Well. in 1982 both the Colonels of John Reese and Mark Popple were successful. The team compiled a 19-4 season record, a mark which tied a school wrestling record for most wins in a season. Mark was, according to Coach Reese, his "most consistent wrestler." Individually, the season which Mark enjoyed in 1982 was the kind of story of which legends are made. Nobody could have written a better script. The only change possible would be to make Mark earn All-American honors, but the fact that he missed it by a single point lends the story to the creation of a sequel in which he actually does make it. Readers are already eagerly anticipating the drama which will unfold in Mark's final season at Wilkes. DECKOU R'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 822-7045 -Imported...,.._ , -Cold.._- Callin Advance . for Kegs and Quarters (Must hove LCB Cord) True to form, the hero of our story faces some difficulty in the opening scene. The Colonels open the season against Lehigh, Oregon State, and Navy, three of the top teams in the country. Mark comes up empty in all three, and admittedly his confidence is a bit shaken. Coach Reese had expected Mark to do well, but he was unsure what effect the moving up of two weight classes would. have on the quality of Mark's wrestling. Moving up from 134 to 150 was extremely unusual, and it would take time to adjust to the bigger opponents. At the close of Act I, it appears as if Reese's doubts were well-founded. The first scene of Act II is set in the Wilkes Gym on December 9. The Colonels completely dominate East Stroudsburg 40-2. The victory is the 300th of Coach Reese's .career, and Mark Popple also wins his first of the season. Looking back, Mark considers this initial victory to be the turning point of his season. He knew that things could not get any worse, so the only way to go was up. This initial victory also helped to solidify his shaken confidence. The rest of the action in Act II is fast paced as Mark defeats 25 opponents in a row . One of the highlights is a victory in the annual Wilkes Open in which he won the 153 title. The other highlight occurs on · February 13. Mark wins his 19th in a row with a 7-0 decision against his Lycoming opponent. The victory breaks the school record for consecutive dual meet victories which was held jointly by Bryan Billig and Mark Densberger. Oddly enough the record was set on the same day that Coach Reese was honored by the College for his 300th victory. The win streak carries over into the third act as Mark continues to send his opponents down to defeat. The second scene is set at the EIWA tournament at Lehigh, and Mark is facing Gary Siegel of Syracuse in the quarterfinals. Siegel and Popple had wrestled each other in high school, and Siegel used his knowledge of Popple's moves to win the bout and end the streak. However, Mark came back in the consolation bouts to capture third place and a trip to the nationals. Siegel only managed a fifth place finish. Going into the nationals, Mark has an impressive 27-4 overall record . The fourth and final act opens at Iowa State, the site of the NCAA tournament. There are three Wilkes wreslters in attendance, perience has made a big difference Mark Popple, Lenny Nelson, and with him, because it has provided Kris Rowlette. him with an incentive to work Rowlette is eliminated in his hard and to improve. opening bout, but Popple and Mark plans to wrestle as much Nelson advance. Popple pins Rich as possible over the summer in Rindfuss of Kentucky in 55 seconds order to prepare himself for his to record his 28th victory of the senior year. He found success, but season. However, in his second he is not content to rest on his bout Mark is pinned by Roger laurels. Next season he expects the Frisell of Oklahoma State in 4:30. team to be the best-ever Wilkes In the final scene, Lenny Nelson wrestling squad, for only one earns All-American honors with an senior is graduating, and a lot of eight place finish, and Popple quality wrestlers are returmng. misses the elite group by a single The NCAA Tournam.ent is the big point. Not making All-American time, and that is where Mark plans was a bit disappointing, but Mark was happy to get as far as he did. . I' to be come the end of next Looking back, Marie . sees ,t he' . February. The achievement of AllAmerican honors in his senior year whole experience in a _.positive will sure be a fitting and aplight. He was really impressed'by propriate finishin!} touch to such the tournament, for it was a nice set-up which featured the top an amazing story. wrestlers in the nation. The ex- by Ellen Van Riper This week, due to the MAC Championship won by the Lady Colonel softball team, it seemed inevitable that one of the ladies would be chosen as the Athlete of the Week. This assumption is par-tially accurate. The title marked a first in Wilkes College athletic history, for it is the first ever won by a women ' s team. We at the BeaconSports Department pride ourselves on our ability to keep pace with the sports of the time, so we have decided to set a precedent of our own. For their magnificent display of athletic ,excellence, the entire Lady Colonel team has been selected as the Athlete of the Week. Coach Nancy Roberts called the MAC title the result of a ''total and consistent team effort,' ' so based upon this assessment it would be unfair to name only a single player. Of course there were players who tur· . ned in a tremencbus performance, but in the long run it was the com· bined efforts of all of the players which won the title. One player <hes not a championship team make. It is alwavs an unexpected · but pleasant surprise whenever a true team of talented in<ividual players comes along. In an age when sports at all levels are cbminated by super· stars, the emergence of a group of athletes who unselfishly mesh their talents together into a team concept EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT -1Em.ersnn s 1 HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. HAPPY HOUR MON.·SAT. 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. is indeed a sight tor sore eyes. The Lady Colonels have been tht' epitome of the unselfish team concept throughout the spring. Tht' coaching staff has cbne a tremen cbus pb in developing the talents of a primarily young team and c-reatin_g the proper chemistry for a winni nl( program . Add to this the final in gredient of entirely unselfish and tk' dicated athletes , and one can l' ~ • pect a championship season. .The accomplishments of the team in 1982 have been many, and at the top of the list is naturally the MAC title. Time after time they have been the exception to everv rule. To begin with young and inexperienced teams are µst not supposed to win a~ MAC title. The Lady Colonels turned a seemingly rebuilding year into a championship year. They also began the season with a seven -game winning streak, and with only a few mipor interruptions brt'ezed to a 15-3-1 overall record. Finally, they won tht' title in an unusual but - impressive fashion . The team had to win a mini-playofi against Juniata in order to qualify for the tournament. Ironically, a loss to Juniata two days earlier forced the eic:tra game. Once in the tournament, they cooly responded to the pressure of extra· innings and last at-bat heroics to win the MAC tit · le. Congratulations to all of you! .................. . GOODBYE Roger Maris, the record home run hitter with 61 in 1961, walked five times in one game for the Yankees in 1962. Sunday Independent ~ �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Page 12 The Beacon Vol.XXXIV April 30, 1982 No. 25 April 30, 1982 Lady Colonels Crown.e d MAC Champs by Ellen Van Riper Coach Roberts calls her team's MAC title the ''most special thin~ that has ever happened to me.' The achievement undoubteclly has the same sort of indescribable significance for all of the people associated with the team. It truly is a feel ing which is not easily put into words. Right now the Lady Colonels are 15-3-1 and are eagFrly awaiting an invitation to the region als. No matter how they.do from here on, 1982 shall always be remembered as "That Championship Season.'' The MAC tournament was held last Saturday at Kirby Park, and over 200 people came out ot enpy both the sunshine and the softball action. Little did they know that they would be witnessing the making of history. These people will always be able to claim that they witnessed Wilkes College athletic history. 1n a thrilling final game, the Lady Colonels edged Muhlenburg 12-11 to record the first ever MAC championship title ever won by a women's team at Wilkes. Roberts µst could not say enough about the performance of her team. She started by calling them "amaz. ing," and then she said that they "gave everything they had and more," She next said that ''everything that the team has sacrificed has finally been worth it." Even this was not enough, so she gave up and said that there was simply ''no way in words to rxpiain what had happened in the last three da " The road to a championship is never an easy one to travel, but the Lady Colonels made it an even harder one by taking the longest and the toughest route. Back on April 21 the team met Juniata at Kirby Park for a doubleheader. The first game was very important, for if the Lady Colonels won, they would win their division and an automatic .tournament berth. If they lost, there would be a three-way tie for first place between Wilkes, Juniata, and Susquehanna, and a miniplayoff would be necessary to deter- ~- mine the winner of the division and the recipient of the MAC berth . To make matters tougher for themselves, the ladies lost the game 7-5. A combination of pressure and nerves resulted in 6 defensive errors which enabled Juniata to score 4 un earned runs. Sue Schwartz was the losing pitcher. She was not her usual sharp self, for she walked 9 and only struck out a pair. The big hitter was Karen Johnson who went 2 for 3 including a homerun and 2 rbi's. 1n the second game, the Lady Colonels vented their frustration and won decisively 13-.2. Sue Schwartz again was the starter, and she was back in top form blanking the Indians for 4 innings to record the win. Lynn Busch came in on relief for the final 3 innings and allowed the only two Juniata runs. Coincidentally, in this second game , the ladies played error less ball. The offense was again led by Karen Johnson who went 1 for 4 with 4 rbi 's. Sue Schwartz, Cathy Lee, Sue Leach, and Karen Bove all accounted for 2 rbi's apiece. The mini-playoff which was forced by the loss to Juniata was played on April 23 at Lewis burg, a site considered to be neutral for all the teams. The Lady Colonels were the lucky ones of the draw, for they got the bye. At 1 p.m . Juniata would face Susquehanna with · the winner taking on Wilkes at 3 p.m. As fate would have it, Juniata won the first round. However, in the final they faced a different Lady Colonel team than the one they had previously defeated. This time the Lady Colonels were ready and had revenge in mind. Sue Schwartz was the starting pitcher and walked 3, struck out 2, and allowed only 1 hit and l earned run enroute to a 3-1 Wilkes victory . This time the team came through in the clutch . Karen Bove, Karen Johnson , and Theresa McGraw all had · an rbi apiece. Bove went 1 for 3 with a homerun and Johnson went l for 3 with a triple. In addition, Cathy Lee had a perfect day at the plate going 3 for 3. SAFE AT THE PLATE. Karen Bove eludes the tag of the Muhlenburg catcher to scote a run during the Lady Colonels' 12-11 MAC championship game victory. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONSU Last Saturday at Kirby Park the Lady Colonel softball team won the 1982 MAC championship. Members of the team are front row left to right: Sue Leach, Lori Cashour, Jeanne Dougherty, Sheri,Zimmermar. Carol Hagen., Sue Schwartz, Charlene Hurst, and Renee Dougherty. Back row left to,right: Coach Gay Meyers, Diane Hall, Cathy' Lee, Lynn Busch, Stacy .Keeley, Theresa McGraw, Marian Karmataviez, Coach Nancy Roberts, .Debbie Kramer, Karen Bove, Karen Johnson, and Lisa Gigliello. Now it was official. The Lady Colonels had won their division and with it a ticket to the MAC tournament. Looking back, they may have done it the hard way, but perhaps the extra pressure situation was a beneficial preparation for the tournament. The experience of playing in a "must win" game must have proved invaluable to the entire team, especially the first year players. Proof of this are the results of the tournament. Both games were pressure filled and close, but yet, the Lady Colonels remained cool and poised as if they had been there before. At 9 : 30 Saturday morning, the ladies faced Delaware Valley in the semi-finals . Back on April 19 they had been defeated by the Aggies 9-8, so the game took an additional dimension; revenge. In that contest, Sue Schwartz had been the pitcher and Cathy Lee and Theresa McGraw had been the offensive leaders. Lee went 2 for 4 with a double and ' 2 rbi's, and McGraw went 1 for 3 with a double and also 2 rbi's. Sue Schwartz was the starting pitcher, ahd she began her revenge by putting her team on the scoreboard in the top of the first with a two-run homerun . The game remained scoreless in the top of the sixth when Karen Johnson drove in a third Lady Colonel run with a si ngle. The three-run lead which ~as held by Wilkes did not last long. In the bottom of the sixth Delaware Valley scored 3 run s to tie it up and send the game into extra innings. The tie continued until the top of the ninth when Karen Johnson scored what would prove to be the winning run on a single by Karen a double and an rbi, Carol Hagen _ Bove . . J\t this point, the team was went 2 for 4 with an rbi, and Charthree outs away from the final. lene Hurst went 1 for 4 with an rbi . 1n their last-at-bat the Aggies As usual there was a balanced began a miracle comeback . They attack. loaded the bases with only one out, In retrospect , 1982 has been a and it seemed as if they would tie it dream come true for the Lady up again, or even possibly score two · Colonels. Before the initial pracruns for the victorv . tices began, Coach Roberts was not even sure that she would have Sue Schwartz was still pitching, by that time her arm haJ lo be tlrect. · enough players,let alone a winning However, she had a pb to do. Poised team. Only 5 remained from the and confident, she cooly reached year before . Fortunately there was a large turnout of first year players , back for that something extra and and some of these freshmen were struck out the next two batters . immediately inserted into the startThe pressure increased as the ing line-up. At this point , a champLady Colonels faced Muhlenburg in ionship was only a distant pipe the final . Everybody knew that this dream . It seemed as if 1982 would one was for all of the marbles. 1n the be a rebuilding year. In a sense it · . top of the first , Muhlenberg scored 4 runs, and it appeared as if Wilkes · has been a year for rebuilding, the was in for a long game. However, re~uilding of a pos\tive and winning attitude for the Wilkes softball prothese thoughts were quickly dispelled as the Lady Colonels erupted for gram . The team developed practic7 in their half of the inning. ally overnight. First -year players The top of the seventh saw the played like veterans, and the return Lady Colonels leading 10-6. The ing players became consistent day in lead appeared to be insurmountable. and day out producers. The Lady All they needed was three outs, and Colonels began to win, and·each victhey would be the champions. Howtory built confit!ence. As time ever ,Muhlenberg had different passed'-the drearn· of an MAC title ideas. They scored 5 clutch runs to moved closer and closer to reality . leagll -10. On a sunny Saturday afternoon on Now the pressure was shifted April 24, the dream finally became over to the shoulders of the Lady a r~ality, as fiction became fact. Colonels. It was their turn to come through in the clutch. Sue Schwartz had relieved starter Lynn Busch in the top of the seventh inThe Annual Athletic Awards ning, and in the bottom of the innbanquet will be held on Sunday ing she once again became a hero . May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilkes This time she did it with her bat by College cafeteria. All team stroking a two-run double to clinch members are invited and encourthe title for the Lady Colonels. The offense was led by Karen aged to attend. Tickets and furJohnson who went 3 for 4 with 3 ther information are available rbi 's. Schwartz had her one hit for 2 from the secretary at Weckesser rbi 's . Cathy Lee went 2 for 2 with Annex. � 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 1982 April 30th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 April 30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2474225a7f57ad5a5e11d3fd92526142.pdf 65fc057287f98602fc20c6c8615ac8bb PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No.24 April 23, 1982 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Tlji Treasar•· Submits Alternative Badget Proposals For Next Year At SG's Monday night meeting, Al Wirkman, the body's 1981-82 treasurer, submitted five budget plans for consideration by the SG representatives. Based on an expected student population of 1,950 next year, he calculated th~ total sum of money that SG could expect to have next year. He then broke down the total into specific allocations to certain clubs, organizations and activities. In the first three plans, there will be a deficit at the end of the 1982-83 school year if any of these plans are adopted. In the last two plans, however, there will be no deficit, provided that next year's Council will receive the money left over from this year's buffer fund. The major difference among the five plans include: a small reduction of the Amnicola budget; decreases in the allocations to various clubs and organizations; a decrease in the amount set aside for all-college weekends; and a reduction in the amount of money to be used for the 50th anniversary activities. During the discussion of the budget proposals, Rob Doty suggested that two budgets be proposed - one that could be used if SG is not able to receive the buffer fund money and one that will be put into effect if that money is transferred to next year's account. Chris Lain suggested that perhaps the student activity fee could be raised five dollars to provide more' money to the SG budget. Wirkman noted that the budget had to be approved by the SG body by the end of this semester. Next week, the first reading of the budget will be given for the body's consideration. Chris Fellin, student rep to the Academic Standards Committee, stated that, at the most recent meeting of this committee, the policy concerning examinations during the final week of the semester was discussed. It was noted at the meeting that the policy, as it appears now in the Student Handbook, was supposedly voted down two years ago by the faculty . However, there is no record of the faculty's action on this in the minutes of the meetings. As a result, the policy has been printed in the Student Handbook, even though it was supposedly voted out of effect. Fellin noted that the committee would discuss this matter further and that he March Of Dime• Walk·A·Thon Will Cover 30 Kilometer• by Thomas Jordan Wilkes College Human Services Committee and the March of Dimes are sponsoring the annual WalkAmerica Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, April 25. McDonalds and radio station Rock 107 are also sponsors. The walk will bgein at 8 a.m. on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The walk is 30 kilometers, about 18 miles . Pledges will be made by the kilometer. This is the 10th year for the Walk-a-thon . The purpose of the walk is to raise money for the March of Dimes. The money is used to combat the serious problem of birth defects. The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation supports national and local research , medical -services and education aimed at the prevention of birth defects. The Human Services Committee of Wilkes College has participated in the walk fo r the past several years. According to Tom Phillips, spokesman for the Human Services Committee, "the responsibilities of the committee are to supply volunteers for check points, keep order, provide food and try to recruit more volunteers. Phillips estimates that 40 or 50 students will participate. The W alkAmerica Walk-a-Thon is an important source of public support for the March of Dimes. It also gives everyone the chance to help fight birth defects . Last year over 200 people participated in the walk-a-thon. Any students wishing to participate in the Walk-a-thon should contact Tom Phillips at the Colonel House, Bruce Williams at Dennison Hall or the March of Dimes at 824-1345 . Congressman James Nelligan is expected to join in the walk-athon . On March 31 Nelligan joined 150 other members of the House and Senate to kick off the nation wide WalkAmerica Walk-a-Thon for the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation . Robert Prosser, Executive Director of the local March of Dimes, explained the purpose of the walk in Washington was to show support. He added that "each of the representatives is supposed to promote the walk-a-thon in each of their local districts." On Tuesday, April 13, Congressman Nelligan was scheduled to speak at the CPA at Wilkes College. The Congressman never showed up. The official reason given for Nelligan not showing up was a misunderstanding in communications . will present the students' point of view and try to retain the policy that no examinations may be given during the last week of classes in a semester. The first readings of two fund requests were given also. The Barbell Club is requesting $100 for the Mr. Wilkes contest which they want to sponsor this year for Muscular Dystrophy. Mike Garvin requested $275 for the boxing tournament to be held to raise money for the George Elliot Memorial -Scholarship Fund. Second readings on each of these requests will be made next week. SG President Elaine Kerchusky appointed Dave Talenti, a sophomore, as Parliamentarian for SG. He will serve as an advisor concerning parliamentary procedure, and will see that SG business is .conducted according to the constitution of that body. Kerchusky noted that Visitation Day was a success, and that the SG reps helped to contribute to its success. She commended those reps that participated in the activities on that day. Prospective Wilkes students were on campus this _Past Sunday for Visitation Day. Activities included interviews with faculty and administration members, and tours of the College campus and facilities. NOTICE and acceptance by Academic Year For a third year, Academic Year Abroad are the principal qualificaAbroad has received a number of tions. In France, a junior status or small grants for American and higher is needed. Canadian students who qualify to study in the University of Paris or For an application send 20¢ in the University of Madrid during stamps to: the academic year. Ability to Academic Year Abroad follow university courses in 17 Jansen Road Spanish or French, good health New Paltz, NY 12561 Dr. Kinney Elected Presiden{Of Forensics Unit Dr. Bradford L. Kinney was recently elected President of Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary Forensics Fraternity's "Province of the Colonies. " Dr. Kinney becomes only the fourth college speech professor to assume the presidency of an organization that covers a geographical area from Maine to Va. including West Virginia. Pi Kappa Delta is an honorary fraternal organization for intercollegiate debaters , public speakers, nonclassroom audience speakers and instructors teaching courses in oral communication . Its purpose is to promote scholarship, especially in the field of Forensics/Debate speaking in senior American colleges and universities . Kinney was elected to . this high office by the membership at its recently concluded tournament/ convention held in Wilmington, Del. Part of the duties of the office of the Governor will be to help develop, organize and run all forms of speech and debate activities on the collegiate level for the next two years. As Governor, Kinney will represent the northeastern portion of the United States at the -Fi Kappa Delta National Championship Tournament/Convention next year in Col. The office of Governor is the highest honor that the honorary forensic society can confer on a teacher. Pi Kappa Delta was founded over 70 years ago and has over 50 thousand members througJiout the United States. The northeastern portion of the United States or the "Province of the Colonies" is one of the most active areas of the society. Kinney received his B.A. in Speech-Theatre and HistoryGovernment at Florida Southern College, his M.A. at Indiana University and his Ph .D. in Rhetoric and Public Address from the University of Pittsburgh . For the past nine years he has been a member of the faculty at Wilkes where he serves as the Director of Debate, Forensics and the Director of Broadcasting Services for the College radio station. In addition to these positions he maintains a full teaching schedule and further serves the college as the Academic Coordinator for the Cooperative Education program . Seminar For Professional Women Offered Sandra Beynon, director of the Small Business Development Center at Wilkes College, has announced that the SBDC will, in cooperation with, the Wyoming Valley Chapter of American Business Women's Association, offer a three-part seminar in a Professional Development Series for Women on May 13, June 3, and June 17 . "Winning Women," the first seminar in the series, will cover the logical approach for women in business toward advancement through proper planning and assertiveness. It will also cover the 10 keys for working women with .development of creative energy and several other factors for successful management techniques. The entire seminar series will be conducted by Bernard Petrina, author and director of the Executive Management Renewal Programs, Center Valley . Petrina's presentations and programs reflect his experience in communications, managament and marketing and are geared toward developing self confidence in those who participate in the seminars. For further information concerning registration, contact the Small Business Development Center at 824-4651 , ext. 223. regard to the self, and the environ,ment, both in the office , at home and within the community. The second session on June 3, is entitled "Time Management and Goal Setting. " This seminar will include topics such as "Getting a Handle on Time and Task Management," "Planning and Setting Goals", and "Creative Problem Solving." The series will conclude with the · "Dynamics of Modern People Management," on June 17. Participants will be given the opportunity to examine the value of understanding different personality types, roles in the workforce, �Page 2, T he Beacon, April 23, 1982 Suicide Prevention Workshop Offered In the short time that it will take you to read this information on the special Wilkes Suicide Prevention Workshop, someone in the United Stat es will commit suicide. Because about 40,000 Americans will kill themselves this year, an acute need exists for training in suicide prevention. With this in mind, the Wilkes College Division of Continuing Education is offering a workshop entitled Suicide: The Preventable Death which will be held on Wednesday, May 26 at Gus Genetti's Best W86tern Motor Inn in Wilkes-Barre. According to Lorraine LesavoyWeisberger, coordinator of. the workshop, the workshop will train those in attendance to identify and evaluate suicidal risk factors. "You will be taught to be an interventionist someone who can recognize the danger signals of a potentially suicidal episode, can evaluate the degree of risk in~ herhent in such a situation, and keep the suicidal person alive long enough to be linked to services that are available in the community," said Weisberger. The Workshop will be taught by Marv Miller, Ph .D. , a consultant in suicidology and founder of the Suicide Information Center, San Diego, California. Miller is the author of "Suicide After Sixty: The Final Alternative" and editor of "Suicide Prevention and Intervention by Nurses." The workshop is open ·to the public and is specifically designed to meet the professional needs of nurses, social workers, clergy, teachers, counselors, school psychologists and people who work in the field of mental health. For more information and registration contact the Wilkes Division of Continuing Education at 824-4651 extension 225. Political Science Club Survey Results listed The Political Science Club recently conducted a public opinion poll. The total number of people surveyed was 383. The results are as follows: 1. Which of the following do you feel would be the best solution for com batting vio l ent crime in America? Spending as much as $2 billion for additional prison facilities 16(4%) Requiring the courts to increase sentences 151 (39 . 5%) Setting bail at higher levels 9(2%) Eliminating parole for violent crimes 128(33.5%) Other 79(21%) Note : of the 21% answering other , 47(59.5%) specified capital punishment. . 2. Which of the following is the best way to help stem the use of handguns in the commission of violent crimes? Impose manditory sentences for incividuals convicted of committing a crime with a handgun 253 l(e4uu e a wa1tmg penoa oecween the time a gun is purchased and received 37(10%) Outlaw the ownership of handguns 57(15%) Other 36(9%) 3. In light of our need for energy indepenowce, do you favor relaxing national and state air quality laws to allow increased production of coal from Pennsylvania and other coalproducing states? Favor 82(21%) Oppose 206(53.5%) Unsure 95 (25%) 4. Last year Congress enacted ''Superfund'' Legislation to help finance the clean up of hazardous waste dump sites. Do you believe the federal government should spend more money and take additional action to assist in these clean-up efforts? Yes , more needs to be done 304 (79%) No, present efforts are adequate 45(12%) Unsure 34(9%) 5. Do you think that increased U.S. aid to Latin America will be effect ive in stopping the spread of Com - munism there? Yes 46(12%) No 242(63%) Not sure 95(25%) 6. Do you believe that the Reagan Administration is correct in saying that financial aid for higher education should not be a priority and responsibility for the federal government? Yes 38(10%) No 326(85%) Unsure 19(5%) 7. Do you favor or oppose an y fur ther ci.::s in financial assistance for higher education? Favor 18(5%) Oppose 349(91 %) Unsure 16(4%) .,. 8. Do you favor or oppose President Reagan's current efforts to increase the budget of the American Military? Favor 157(41%) Oppose 174 (45.5%) Unsure 52(13.5%) Proposal To Make Drag Information Available Offered A good patient isn't always patient. In fact, sometimes impatience is rewarded. Take prescription drugs, for example. The good patient doesn't simply take his medicine without question . No, the good patient exercises his responsibility and his right. If instructions aren't forthcoming from the doctor or pharmacist, the patient asks how and when the medicine should be taken and what side effects it might cause. Until recently, asking such questions was usually considered impertinent. But times are changing, and now some health professionals are encouraging their members to answer a patient's questions before they're asked. Much of this has come about because of an attempt at bureaucratic meddling. That attempt was a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to require patient package inserts (PPis) for drugs. The idea had advanced to the point where, in 1980, the FDA identified 10 classes of drugs that would be tested with PPis in a three-year pilot program. That program was stayed last year by FDA Commissioner Arthur Hull Hayes Jr., and FDA proposed to withdraw it in December 1981. While that proposal is being commented on, Hayes set up a special group to coordinate government and industry plans for providing the public with information on drugs . Given a proper government name - Committee on Patient Education - that could be made into an acronym, COPE, the group set · to work. Ideas poured forth. Two proposals from outside government drew particular interest. One is a $1 million plan from Ciba-Geigy, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer, and the other from the American Medical Circle K Receives Awards Recently, the Wilkes Circle K, a collegiate service or.ganization, attended the twentieth annual district convention in Harrisburg. This convention brought together members of Kiwanis, Circle K's and Key Clubs from all over Pennsylvania. Circle K'ers spend some of the time at convention retiring old officers, electing new officers and competing against each other for various awards . Wilkes received four such awards. The first of these awards was a 10/10 30 patch. This patch is given to any Circle K organization which increases its membership. Circle K at Wilkes now h.1s 41 members. It provides services for both the college and the community and it is sparking more and more interest among Wilkes students. For this reason, Wilkes is one of the larger Circle K clubs in Pennsylvania . The large membership, which Wilkes Circle K p rides itself on, also enabled them to win a second award. Circle K was commended for the most people in attendance at the convention; sixteen people were there . Wilkes Circle K garnered yet another trophy for the second place single service. The project for which this honor was received was a Haunted House. The Haunted House was held in October and it raised over $1400 for Multiple Sclerosis. Because of the many services provided during the past year, Wilkes Circle K won the first place trophy for overall achievement. These services were done for both the school and the community. They included working at the Science Exposition and wrestling tournaments, as well as parking cars for those attending the John Wilkes dinner. Circle K helped work the phones for both Wilkes phone-a-thons and Channel 44TV . Members helped to distribute Christmas gifts to the less fortunate and are currently helping to collect clothes for the needy. Numerous other projects have been accomplished and many more are being planned. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT Association. Ciba-Geigy plans to spend a million dollars in the next few years to encourage a dialogue between patients and doctors/pharmacists about prescribed drugs. The firm 's plans include radio and television public service announcements and other advertisements. . BSNNURSES: JOINA PROFESSIONAL TEAM .:. THE ARMY NURSE CORPS OFFERS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES: .Professional growth through a variety of new and challenging clinical experiences. .A chance to continue your education on a post-graduate level. .Full-time professional patient care. • . I .The prestige and responsibility of being a commissioned officer. .Assignments or Travel both in the US.and overseas. The Army will make every effort to give you the assignment you want. .Excellent pay and benefits. .Periodic pay raises as your seniority and rank increase. If you are a student nurse, or already have a BSN , contact the Army Nurse Corps today to see if you qualify. ARMY NURSE CORPS· BE ALL YOU CAN BE. Call collect 301-677-4891 , - -----------------------------------------7 For more information, write: The Army Nurse Corps. Northeast Region, U.S. Anny Recruiting Fort George G . Meade, MD 20755 ifm.ersnn,s Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Apt. __ _- FRIDAY, APRIL 23 - JIM COLLEN SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - THE SHAKE HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. The American Medical Association $2 million program calls for the distribution of preprinted prescription pads to phsyicians. Printed on the pads would be drug information, including side effects. The doctor would merely fill in the name of the patient, the generic or brand drug name, any special in__ structions and the dosage. City , Sta!e, ZIP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 1 Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Age ___ : 1 : : I I I 1 I I I 1 __ J1 IL ________________________________________ CASS/NERRC ------------------------------1..!:=============================~ . �April 23, 1982, The Beacon, Page 3 Engineering Dept. Adds Programs The field of Engineering is constantly expanding to meet new needs in industry and societal areas. Dr . Umid Nejib, chairman of the Department of Engineering, in a continuous effort to meet these needs, has announced that the Department wili incorporate into its curricula for Fall semester '82, two new programs leading to a B.S. degree in Engineering. Management and a B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering. According to the Engineers' Joint Council, approximately two thirds of all engineering graduates will spend half their careers as supervisors and managers in technological enterprises. "The objective of the new program in management, " Nejib said, "is to provide students to industry who can more adequately fill the needs in production and marketing than the traditional engineer ." He further stated, "For many years, the MBA was the only educational avenue open to those who aspired to management jobs. This will offer an alternative and still allow those who graduate from this program to complete the MBA in one additional year." The program will supply a track for those who cannot find the satisfaction in pure management or in pure engineering and will also give greater potential employment opportunities. The B.S . in Environmental Engineering is the Department's response to the needs for broad engineering approaches to society's environmental problems and the design of solutions for current and future problems. The new program is designed to provide a basic engineering foundation supplemented by specialized training in the areas of solid waste, air, water and related engineering areas. This is an interdisciplinary program which will include 30 credits in Earth and Environmental Science. Nejib said, "Job opportunities are abu ndant for graduates in this program. The field is wide and it includes private business, industry and government." The two new programs are an addition to the highly diversified engineering programs already incorporated-' into the curricula of the department. The laboratories on campus house some of the most sophisticated, · highly specialized equipment in the nation, giving undergraduate students access to hands-on experience usually not available until the graduate level. Further information concerning the new programs or existing programs may be obtained by calling the Department of Engineering at 824-4651, Extension 215. College To Off• Variety OJ Sammer Courses CLEAN-UP TIME - Sun and surf worshipping gave way to more serious activities as students taking part in the annual winter migration to Florida left the sandy beaches to collect bottles and cans they could exchange for free calls home and merchan,dise. The re~lamation pr?~r~m was part of the Miller Brewing Company s annual sprmg break act1V1tles . (Left to right) Todd Beck, Glen Anderson and Ernie Mensurati.' all of Clarion State College in Pennsylvania, were among students m Fort Lauderdale who picked up empty Miller High Life, Lite, Lowenbrau and Magnum containers and turned them in for brand-identified merchandise and a free three-minute call home . Courses ranging from Collective Bargaining to Advanced Cobol and File Management will be among the many course offerings this summer available through the Wilkes College Graduate and PartTime Undergraduate Program . In its continuing commitment to provide flexible course schedules, ·New Execatia,e Council Officers CondactSandaYs lllHCMeeting by Donna Nitka Members of the newly-elected IRHC Executive Council were installed in their offices at Sunday night's meeting. The new otticers are: Marge LeBlanc, president; Stacey Lipman, vice-president; Naomi Harris, recording secretary; f .._._._._.__..._..__,.__...__.;_,._.....,. Sandi Bartels, corresponding secretary; Lori Kocur, treasurer . t ~ IRHC President Marge LeBlanc NUMBER 9 reported that a student delegation SHOP from Wilkes will not be attending J 9 W. Northampton St. t the upcoming NACURH National [ J Conference. She stated that the J Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18701 t J decision not to attend the conBoutique•Jewelry•ctothes ference resulted from the lack of layowoy Avollable student support and related fundWe Accept Menter Charge I Visa t raising difficulties. Only four ~ J students had expressed an interest in attending the conference. 'fP'"._.._..,_._.._._.._..._.._.._.._.J .!&»lane noted that a Wilkes i i i i l l i i i i i i i delegation will attend the NACURH regional conference in November. Under old business, the outstanding male and female representatives and residence halls were again announced. Social Committee chairman Raul Gochez and Food Committee chairperson Mary Kutz were named as the outstanding representatives. The outstanding residence halls are Sturdevant Hall and Gore Hall. The last Student Center Party of the year will be held Friday, April 23, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The theme of the party will be "The Last Party." The Student Center Board is also sponsoring a whitewater rafting trip on May 17. The cost of the trip is $18.00, and a $10.00 deposit is due by April 23. Anyone who is interested in the trip should see Jay Tucker. Wilkes will offer two undergraduate summer sessions which will run June 14-July 16 and July 19-August 20, a special eight-week evening session (June 14-August 6), graduate division courses, and the popular Weekend College which is held on the campus of Keystone Junior College in LaPlume. Weekend College classes are held every third weekend and will run from April 30 to August 1. For more information and com plete course listings contact Mr. John Meyers, director of the Wilkes Graduate and Part-time Undergraduate Program, at 824-4651 extension 380. residency Of Commuter Council Changes Hands by John Finn Joe Knox bid farewell to the Commuter Council Monday night as he turned the meeting over to Mary Ellen Judge, the newly inaugurated President. In his last address to the council as President, Knox reviewed the group's activities over the past year and then thanked members for their support and co-operation. Mary Ellen Judge told the Council that as President she would continue the ideas and pro- jects that were successful this year. She also pledged to work to involve the CC in new activities which would benefit students. With the new President in place, the representatives nominated and voted for next year's Executive Council members. Elected were: Nancy Bowanko, Vice-President; Dave Brown, Treasurer; Lynn Lucas, Recording Secretary and Dave Kalinowski, Corresponding Secretary. The office of Parliamentarian will be filled by appointment of the Executive Council following a review of applications. The final student Center Party will be held this Friday night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a .m. Tickets are $1.00. Food and beverages will be served. Music will be provided by D.J.s. The party is sponsored by the Student Center Board. Photographer• Win Honor• •~=======~ City Beverage Just bring in your resume and we'll do the rest . Typin g, typesetting, and copying are available along with a choice of typestyles , paper colors and paper weights. Stop in or call for more information . 37 N. RIVER STREET WILKES -BARRE . PA . 822-3766 Company 704 S. Main St. Phone 824-4907 COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVETHRU SERVICE Joseph Milazzo and Kevin Clarke, photography students in the Wilkes College Department of Art, have won awards in two major national competitions. Milazzo and Clarke were among the finalists in the "Photographer's Forum, " competition, in which more than forty thousand entries were submitted from photographers across the United States. The award-winning entries will be published in the May issue of the magazine. In addition to the Forum competition, Clarke was also an entry award winner in the annual Kodak Class Paper Competition. He finished in the top three percent of the entrants. Both Milazzo and Clarke are students of Assistant Professor of Art Allan Maxwell, who teaches ceramics and photography at Wilkes. �Paite 4, The Beacon, April 23, 1982 We Just Can't Do ·It All , In the past The Beacon has been _accused of map.y thiJ!gs, rangmg from. m1squotmg sources to creatm_g a too _p_oSttive P,icture of lite at Wilkes. We have recently become. aware of a new charge levelled against us. This new accusation concerns the fact that The Beacon does not cover local or national news. No, we do not!" Because we do not cover such news, how- · ever, does not mean we oon 't care or feel that others should not care, about what is going on in the world. There are a number of situations presently developing i?oth in fhe lpcal community , m the nation and in the world that we feel everyone should be aware of and concerned about. A few of these situations are the child abuse cases in Wyoming Valley, the economic situation m the United States and the Falkland Island crisis. While everyone knows a little about all of these situationsk there is a select group who now much more about them. This group is composed of professionals who nave been schooled and trained in order to deal with such matters. We do not _profess to know all there is to lrnow about why ReQple abuse · children, why the economy is in such a pqor condition, or what shoula (or will) happeµ with England and Argentina. Of course , we all lio~ that steps can be taken to reduce the amount of child abuse; we hope· the economic situation will imdprove in the near tuture ; an we hope there can be a peaceful solution to the crisis in the Falkland Islands. So this is the simP.le reason we have not dealt with situtions such as these. We feel we oo not know enough about these matters to be able to cover them , either in an article or in an editorial , and oo the matters or the campus any µstice. Student Urges Caution: 1\1X 1\1issile "lJnnecessary'' TO 11\Jat. IEfense To the Editor: I'm writing this in response to the criticisms of Steve Urbanski and James Haggerty concerning Admiral Carroll's nuclear war lecture. Generally speaking, we cannot judge the superiorities of either the U.S. or U.S.S.R. without looking into the specifics of the weaponry of both countries and compare strengths through accuracy or megatonage. I must admit, your data was very reasonable; however, I get the message that you do belive we have a window of vulnerability and that U.S . weaponry will be unable to handle a Soviet first strike. Scenario: Soviets launch their ICBM's against our ICBM silos and their SLBM's against US bomber and submarine bases. Many feel that our strategic weapons will be wiped out. They fail to realize that our infrared warning satellites would quickly detect the launching, and as many bombers as possible would be scrambled from the airfields. If the SLBM's would arrive first, they would attack airfields and submarine bases about 15 minutes after launch. This is plenty of time to launch the Minutemen and Titans before Student Commentary,----- Feathe:rs Fly In Amei:ican League by Stephen K. Urbanski and JamesJ. Haggerty, Jr. A lot has been written about the Falkland Island crisis in an attempt to analyze it from every angle. The one point that has been overlooked, however, is the pertinence of the crisis to the American budgetary process. (Now you can see why it was overlooked. ) The Falkland Island crisis is the best example since the Iranian hostage crisis of the need fo r a modernized American defense capability. The British, who once boasted the most powerful naval fleet in the world have been seriously challenged by Argentina, a third rate power. Thirty years ago, even to imagine this would have · brought howls of laughter to even the most naive observer. How could such a crisis arise? Very stmply. The British cut back on t~eir fleet ~nd their overseas coll_lmittments, while simultaneously making enormous cuts in their defense budget. The time has long been ripe for any two-bit dictator to take advantage of this weakened British state, and the Argentines were the first . The British have responded as best they could, but at the time of writing the outcome is very much in doubt. times to get the message. Once What does this hold for the again the need for a strong defense United States? In the present battle has been shown. Let's not ignore over the defense budget, it proit. vides invaluable ammunition for Oh, and incidently, we like the those who support a strong U.S. defense posture, and consequently Orioles to take the American League East, and the Royals in the oppose cuts in the defense budget. West. In the National League, This crisis demonstrates the need look for the Pirates in the East and for the controversial proposed the Dodgers in the West. nuclear aircraft carriers. This program strongly outweighs its several NOTICE billion dollar price tag. Any students who have not pickWe have seen the British struged up their 1981 yearbook can do gle to construct a fleet fo rmidable so at the Amnicola office every enough to effectively counter the Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 to Argentines . The U. S., with its 1:00. broad overse as committments, depends upon carrier based airNOTICE craft for the projection of All students interested in applyAmerican power. Nuclear carrier ing for a PHEAA (Pennsylvania task forces provide this power in Higher Education Assistance the most survivable and effective Agency) grant must complete the manner. Their ability to remain at PHEAA/Federal Student Aid sea for long periods of time is a Application so that it is received by necessary capability, as PMEAA prior to May l, 1982. demonstrated by their extended Students whose applications are patrnls in Jhe Indian Ocean. lll!d received after the deadline be Persian Culf areas. · given consideration for the grant This crisis is just another examon a fu'1ds-available basis only. ple of how weak military for-ces Applications are available at the encourage war, while strong forces Financial Aid Office. deter war. Throughout the twentieth century there ·has been an • • • • unending string of wars resulting from the weakened state of the , "Without music life would be a forces of freedom . We don't have mistake." to be hit over the head several Sir Isaac Newton wm warheads from the long-range Soviet ICBM's started striking the silos. Probably about a third of our bomber force would survive the first strike as well as two thirds of its missile submarine forces. Our ICBM force is not "vulnerable" to a first strike. With sufficient survivability, it is unnecessary to add the MX to the deterrence system . After the first Soviet strike, Brezhnev gets on the phone with Reagan. Brezhnev: You better concede or we'll bomb your major cities. Reagan: Try me. And the bombs fly back and forth. Well, one could go on and on debating the issue of first strike capabilities. We must be careful where we receive our data. I would prefer to rely on the Center of Defense Information which has members from diverse fields of military, industrial, and scierltific expertise rather than General Dynamics. No, Steve and James, Admiral Carroll · didn't tell us freeze advocates just what we wanted to hear. The facts speak for themselves. A society that promotes further build-up of nuclear weapons cannot be called psychologically well. Renee Popeck CC Prea,ldent, J adge, Welcomes To the Editor: Being elected Commuter Council President is an honor for me. I am here to serve you, the commuter, and I hope you will always keep this in mind. To you, the commuter, I say this: Commuter Council exists for you . We are not here merely to sell Park and Lock stickers or bus tokens and passes. Our purpose is to work with all commuting students. We are here for you. If you have a commuting problem, don't hold it in. Tell us about it. We want to help . That's why we are here. Our office is on the second floor of the student center. Stop in and see us. Maybe you don't have a problem but a suggestion or two. We readily accept those. Perhaps you, as a commuter, would like to become more involved with commuter council. We'd love to have you . We on Commuter Council work hard but we always find time for fun . There are some positions still available for the 1982-83 council as well as spots for associate members. We have a big year coming up and we need lots of ideas - especially your ideas. If you are interested, come and see us as soon as possible. Come to a meeting - see how we work. Our meetings are every Monday at 4:45 p.m. in Weckesser Hall. ' I know that with your help, next year's Commuter Council can reach a potential never before realized here at Wilkes College. Mary Ellen Judge Commuter Council President 'l'fjllN«OeJ . USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . .... . ... .. .. . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . .. Lisa Gurka Managin~ Editor . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. Mary Kay Pogar News Editor . . .. ... .. .. .. ... .. . . . . . . . ... . . .. . .. .. . .. . John Fini. Assistant News Editor . . ... ... . .. ... . .. ... .... .. . .. . . Donna Nitka Copy Editor ... ... . . . .. .... ..... .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Am y Elias Feature Editor . . .. .. . . . ... . . .... . . . . . ..... .. . .. . . .. .. 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Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessaril ·· of the publication or the college. �April 23, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Wilkes Theatre Presents Comedy Based On Shakespear,l an Play by Amy Elias It has laughs, drama, and a kid in drag ; it has characters who strut in kings' courts and are stopped up in fish barrels. H you' re interested in theatre, it's a fine play. H you 're interested in entertainment, 'it's still a fine play. It's Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Gui/denstern Are Dead, and it will be performed this weekend, April 23-25, by Wilkes' students under the direction of Dr. Michael O'Neill. Stoppard's play is a comedy based on Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet . It has heen advertised on campus as a play which "looks at Shakespeare s Hamlet through the eyes of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern two bewildered characters who ~ever comprehend the events taking place at Elsi~ore ." In 19'67, the play opened m Loncbn , and met with almost instant critical acclaim . It has been described by critics as "very funny, very brilliant, very chilling, " and it resonates with the pathos and existential uncertainty of Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot . The 24-member cast will be led by Russell Curtis as Guildenstern and Gene Wachowski as Rosencrantz. The task before Curtis, a senior theatre arts maj:,r , and Wachowski, a freshman computer science maj:,r at Wilkes, is nothing less than formidable. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are difficult characters, for they are both farcical and tragic, and they exist in a nebulous world of purposeless action which seems to operate on someJ!evel beyond their own understancing. Stoppard's play itself is a type of Chinese box. The defining, encompassing action of the play is the tragedy of Shakespeare's Hamlet . Within the confines of this plot exists Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead , and at the center are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, who must act out their roles as court attendants to the king and prince of Den mark (Claudius and Hamlet). Stoppard thus creates a play within a play , a box within a box; Rosen crantz and Guildenstern must grope for meaning while confined within these invisible boxes, like the mime who tries to escape from a chamber of walls he cannot see, but only feel. Shakespeare's Hamlet is the cause of tragedy, and Stoppard's play shows how that tragedy compels two characters , who are powerless to escape from the effects of a morally corrupted society , to follow the dictates of a plot which has been written without their knowledge, and without their consent. The humor of Rosencrantz and Gui/denstern Are Dead is sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant. A few scenes are sheer slapstick, and a lot of fun . In other instances, Stoppard uses humor to manipulate the audience and simultaneously comment on the action of the play. However, the many stumblings, j:,kes, puns, word games , and even the loud and boisterous farce cannot be dismissed as merely a means to allow Stoppard to exercise his funny bone or flex his intellectual muscles; the play's humorous epi sodes drive home the point that man, a puny creature playing a part in a vast universal system, often times appears ludicrous as he aspires to understand his own existence. Humor also humanizes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern : though they may not understand their lives, they cb understand one anot her , and their humor encourages the ~udience to Russell Curtis, Gene Wachowski, and Frank Kren (L-R) practice for this weekend's performance of Tom Stoppard's_Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. perceive them as merely men, to relate to them and later sympathize with their condition. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern 's inchoate understanding of their own situations, which begins to appear near the end of the play , does not seem to redeem them or save them, for they are always the victims of an obdurate fate . For those who want to explore the philosophical implications of the character's restrained freedom and free will. oerhaps the play will provide an interesting start ing point. However, the rest of us will probably µst go to enj:,y the fun of it all . Rosencrantz and Gui/dens/em Are Dead will be performed at the Center for the Performing Arts, and showtimes will be Friday and Satur day at 8 p.m. , and Sunday_ at 2, p.m . Tickets are free to all Wilkes stu · dents upon presentation of Wilkes ID . Reservations are encouraged. Sordonl Art Gallery Exhibit Follows 11\Jostalgic Theme Of Early America As Wilkes College prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it is appropriate that the featured artist for the April/May exhibit at the Sordoni Art Gallery is David Armstrong, whose works follow a nostalgic theme portraying an earlier way of life in America. The exhibit, mostly watercolors, will open to the public on April 25 and remain in the Gallery until May 23. In a recent article in the William Penn Memorial Museum Association's Journal, on Armstrong's work, they state, "At age 31, Armstrong has already received the critical acclaim and public following traditionally reserved for artists with twice as many years of productivity. His realist depictions of landscapes and neighbor's portraits have been applauded for their breath of detail and control." BEIN THE FOREFRONT OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AS AN AIR FORCE ENGINEER Our engineering officers are planning and designing tomorrow's weapon systems today. Many are seeing their ideas and concepts materialize. They have the finest, state-ofthe-art equipment to test their theories. The working environment is conducive to research. And Air Force e1tperience is second to none. You. ~ij ~ part of, this dynamic .\e~ .if you have an engineering degree. Your first step wiirbe Officer Training School. Hetp us shape our future as we help you start yours. Be an engineering officer in the Air Force. Conta<-;t your Air Force recruiter at 717-343-7201, SSgt. Kenneth R. Rineer. Call Collect. The exhibit will formall y open on April 23, when the Advisory Commission to the Gallery invites Friends of Sordoni to an "Americana Dinner" to preview the show and meet the artist. Marilyn Maslow, a member of the Commission, is coordinating and serving as chairperson for the dinner. The paintings by Armstrong focus on selections from a series entitled, " The Vanishing American Craftsman," in which he pays homage to the men and women who devoted time and energy throughout their lives to a form of art which may soon disappear from American culture. Armstrong lives and works on a 100-acre far m in Unityville, YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY Chili over Rice Split Pea Soup TUESDAY located 50 miles west of WilkesBarre. There he grows his own food and still uses a horse and buggy to seek out his subjects. Dr. William Sterling, chairman of the Art Department at Wilkes says of the artist, "Armstrong paints almost daily out-of-doors and in all seasons, usually on his farm in the rolling hills of Lycoming County . Through the clean naturalism of his style, he registers a self-effacing commitment to the landscape and. to those who live in harmony with it. In an age of highly mechanized living and urbanized culture, he does not regard himself as a throwback to some long-departed era of rural self-suste'nance. Instead, he seeks to reaffirm the values and beauties inherent to ATTENTION STUDENTS : The March of Dimes Walk-AThon Superwalk will be on Sunday, April 25 starting at 8 a.m. at Public Square. The walk will end at Kirby Park. It is a 30 kilometer walk, and the proceeds will go to the March of Dimes. Congressman Nelligan will be appearing to start the Superwalk. So come out and walk for the March of Dimes! 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre HOURS: DAILY lOAII - 5:30PM · tON & THURS. 10AM • 9PM r1Jil, F1 Corn Beef on Rye Chicken Noodle Soup 2Q,OOO Nat'I Advertised WEDNESDAY Levrs Roast Beef on Harcl Roll Beef Vegetable Soup that life which are still vital, but which are too often neglected." The Artist will be interviewed on Channel 44 at 6 p.m. on April 21, on the program, "Around Pennsylvania." The exhibit is open to the public at no charge from April 25 until May 23. Gallery hours are: Sunday through Friday, 1-5 p.m . Saturday, 10 a.m . until 5 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m . P~r~ iN StQCK 11 \I''., r 'l\' • ~ 1 < ENROLL NOW! CLASSES STARTING SOON ! GRE/GMAT/LSAT June 1982 Exams • lnQu11e about a tree 1nlroductory lesson • Permanent Cenl ers cipe n d ays, evenings and w eekend s. • Low hou rly cost Dedicated l uH-hme stall e Com plete TES T-n• TA PE'"' ractl lhl?S !or fC\·1ew of c lass Jps,;ons and supplcmcn 1;11y m,1 1e11 al s • Small classes 1augh 1 by sk.1tlcd 1ns1tuc1ors • O pporhirnty to m,1k.C' up missed lesso ns • Vol um inous homc,.stud y ma l en al s cons1an1ly upd:u ed by res £',1 rchrrs f"'xper l in 1hc 1r field • Oppor1 un 1ly to tra nsfer l o an d co ntin ue stu'1y a l any ol ou r over 65 c<>nlNS THURSDAY O! HER GO~P SES \V~ 1 t#- eL~ Chicken a la King Tomato Rice Soup GRE PSYCH· GRE BIO ·MAT· PCAT OCAT •VAT •TOEFL •MSKP •NMB VQE·ECFMG·FLEX·NOB·NLE FRIDAY ,Wimpies Clam Chowder •62l?.1t4i' ~rangier HOODED SWEATSHIRTS A great way of life. ·FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS - PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS ftt 1~111111111,11 IIHI '""' U"lt" OUISIDI II T SUH Utl IOU 1111 atQ 11) 1 IU �Page 6, The Beacon, April 23, 1982 ----------GuestCommentary--------Student Expresses Thoughts About Leaving Barre by Rebecca Whitman With the spring semester almost completed, it is once again time for students to go through room selection. This is usually a fairly simple and painless process with most students staying in their present dorm and simply changing rooms. However, for the girls in Sterling and Barre halls and the people in the Sterling Inn Towne, room selection will cause frustration and more than a little melancholy; we will not receive the option of returning to our dorms . However, this article is not written to complain about t!w closing of dorms, the new dorm, or the room selection process. I long ago thew away any malice I felt toward the Administration or Housing Office. In fact, I'm beginning to look forward to moving into the "New Dorm ." It will be sort of a "pioneer adventure"; everything will be new and exciting (and I'm counting on a lot of mechanical and architectural screw-ups that will make good articles for The Beacon next year) . Still, it is hard to imagine not walking to and from Barre Hall everyday. I'm sure that for the first few weeks next fall I'll catch myself walking, out of habit, back to Barre. Maybe, I'll even do it on purpose a few times, just to look at it and reminisce about all I did while living there. I will never forget my first view of Barre Hall. The summer before my senior year of high school, when I was trying to decide where to get my "higher education," I was given a tour of Wilkes which included "a typical women's dorm ," Waller Hall. Naturally, as mom and I drove past Waller and Doane one year later on the first day of orientation, I was sure that the yet unseen Barre would be as good or better. We faithfully followed the helpful little signs held by grimacing students, but what we pulled up in front of looked like the workhouse from Oliver Twist. Assuming we had made a mistake, I asked a girl standing in the driveway which building was Barre. She pointed straight at "The House of Usher." All it lacked was a large foggy marsh surrounding it. My heart sunk; the place had all the warmth and charm of an 18thcentury textile factory. I fully expected to be greeted at the door by Vincent Price and Peter Lorre. Inside, I was led to what turned out to be my cave instead of my room. The walls had large hunks of plaster missing and the floor slanted about 45 degrees (okay, I exaggerate, 20 degrees). Then, as if to add insult to injury, the new freshmen were informed by the upperclassmen that Barre had the worst reputation on campus. The last thing a freshman girl needs to hear on her first day at college, after already being told the horrors of hazing, is that the "House of Gloom " she has been assigned to is also considered "sleazy." That evening my roommate and I plotted our escape. Somehow though , I never got around to finishing that tunnel we started under my bed . Barre started to grow on me. My room was plastered and painted. · I actually began to enjoy the snickers I got when I informed people I was from Barre Hall . As the year went on, I realized how nice it was to be on the end of the campus, because, much to everyone's dismay, Barre turned out to be a very quiet dorm . However, its past reputation allowed us to say or do what we pleased; we were expected to be wild and obnoxious. Within the dorm, we joked about our "dorm apathy" as compared to other dorms' "unity." Though we plead apathy, this year we proved we could pull together. We cleaned up the front yard and sold pretzels so we could buy flower bulbs. We all cried together the night they told us we were being evicted. Together we planned to save our dorm by demonstrating and causing large riots that ..·involved the National Guard and tear gas. These, of course, all fell through, though I would still have fun being handcuffed and dragged to one of those police vans (call me a hopeless romantic) . The fact that we are being relocated has given us more unity than ever before. We are making the best of our term inal situation . We got new dorm shirts with tombstones and the years Barre opened and closed on them and we are planning an end of the year wake to send the place off in style. I wanted to burn it down, sort of cremate it, but Housing said that was not in the party policy. The point of all this unabashed sentimentality is that I will miss being a "Barre Girl" an awful lot, as I am sure everyone else who is being relocated ·will miss · their "home." I will miss the quiet and privacy of Barre. I will miss being able to walk to the soda machine on Sunday mornings in my grungy nightshirt with slits where my eyes used to be, looking like Johnny Rotten on a bad day (wait, maybe Frazier after Ali beat him the second time is a better description) . I will miss the two inch long hairy centipedes that seem to think they have as much right to my shower as I do. Yes, I will even miss the corner of my room that flows like Niagara Falls when it rains. I will miss the entire slighty . off-beat, decadent aura of Barre Hall. I have learned a lot living at· (1796-1859) DRABBLE ® by Kevin Fagan ~ow, 6E.L\E.V~ ME., VA'fRICK,'IO\JR SAS'{ 1"001"' WILL COME. R1<:,\.\'f Olli t 'iO\J u)O~ ' i' fE,€,1., A. 'f~\~C,.~ - - - - · QIO '/OU '1iE. 1"Ht: 51'Rl~u -ro 'IOuR LOOSE. 1"001H? (Np) y ~ TICKER TAPE The Manuscript Society will present the film Last Year at Marienbadon Friday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in SLC 1. Admission is free. The ~ilkes C?llege Music Department will hold a spring concert by· the choir and wmd ensemble on Tuesday, April 27 at 8:15 p.m. in the CPA. Admission is free. KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. On April 30-May 2, the Showcase Theatre will present the musical Love Song in the CPA. Performances begin each night at 8 p.m. For more information concerning the musical, contact the Center for the Performing Arts. D_a~d Armstrong will display his paintin~ in the Pennsylvania Art Exh1b1t from April 25 to May 3. The exhibit will be shown in the Sordoni Art Gallery Sunday through Friday 1-5 p.m.; Saturday IO a.m.5 p.m.; Thursday 6-9 p.m. The film Viva Maria will be shown by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. The film, directed by Louis Malle, is free of charge. PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Where there is no free agency, there can be no morality. Where there is no temptation, there can be little claim to virtue . Where the routine is rigorously proscribed by law, the law, and not the man, must have the credit of the conduct . William Hickling Prescott sidewalk, surveying our perpetually littered lawn and my few limp flowers that are finally struggling up through dirt which probably has all the nutrients of a piece of white bread, and look at Barre's dingy bricks, I see that it is a very special, unique place to be, and I would never trade the crazy, yet wonderful two years I have spent there. Barre. The mix of so many different girls with different backgrounds, dreams , and lifestyles has made me a more open-minded person. I have learned that Barre is what we choose to make it, and from that, that Wilkes is what you choose to make it. Stretching this bit of philosophy even further, life is what you make it. Now when I trip up the uneven A PIZZA PARTY THAT'S RIGHT! Celebrate the end of school with The Best Pizza in Town! DISCOUNTS ON LARGE ORDER. From s-10 FRIE DELIVERY With A $5.00 Order. LOWEST PRICES! Lee • • • • • Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOURS: Phone: 287-1202 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 270 Wyoming Av..e. ,9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA & Master Charge Accepted Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Prices!!! Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston �Apri l 23, 1982, T h e Beacon, Page 7 Young, Inexperienced Colonel1\letmen Lose First Six 1\1a tches Of 1982 Season by Mark Sarisky The Wilkes College men 's tennis team , young and experienced , started off the 1982 season slowly , losing six straight matches. The Colonels, starting three freshmen in the six spots , dropped decisions to Ursinus, Lycoming, Susquehanna, Scranton, and a pair to cross-town rival King's College. Wilkes opened the season at Ursinus College, dropping the match 8-1. The lone Colonel win came when senior Dave Battle defeated his Ursinus counterpart 6-2 and 6-4. The Colonels' second loss came at the hanch of King's. Wilkes won the first two matches as Battle and jmior Jim Watkinson rolled up wins, but freshman Mike Colina lost to Tom Macfarland of King's to break the Colonel streak, and King's went on to win 7-2. T he second loss to King's came by the same score, but this time Colonel wi nners were senior Barry Spevak and the cbubles tandem of freshmen James Rutherford and Jim Harney. Dave Battle won his third singles match of the year as Susquehanna University defeated the Wilkes net- ters 7-2. Barry Spevak also added a win for the losers . Wilkes came up against powerho use competition from both Lycoming and the University of Scranton. The Colonels lost both matches 9-0 , but several of the games came cbwn to the wire. Dave Battle, J im Watkinson , and Mike Colina all played ext remely tough agai nst thei r respective opponents. The second half of the season promises to be no easier fo r Wilkes. They still have matches against Elizabethtown, Juniata , and another against Scranton. especially in thP. P.xtra inninirs. Lynn Busch went the entire 9 innings walking 9, striking-out 2, and allowing 3 earned runs on 13 hits. Again, there was 'a high number of unearned runs (10), but luckily the hitting more than compensated for the fielding blunders. The offensive barrage was both powerful and balanced . Theresa McGraw capped off a fine day by highlighting the second game with a grandslam homerun on perfect 2 for 2 hitting. Lynn Busch also showed her stuff at the plate going 3 for 6, including a homerun and 3 RBIs. Additional firepower was provided by Karen Johnson, Renee Dougherty, Karen Bove, Sue Leach, and Lisa Gigliello. Johnson added a homerun and 4 RBIs while going 2 for 4. Dougherty had only one hit in 4 attempts, but 3 RBIs as did Leach. Gigliello went 2 for 4 and added an RBI. ATTENTION: ALL ATHLETES The Annual Athletic Awards OUCH!! Ken Sorick, this issue's Athlete of the Week, is hit by a pitch from a Bloomsburg pitcher. What hurt even more was a 13-3 fi rst game Colonel loss. The team came back to take the second game of the doubleheader 13-5. -:tkle:te: 0JTke:We:e:k Continued from P!$e 8 witnessed the return of her usual strong support. She went the distance walking 11, striking-out 5, and giving up only 2 earned runs on 4 hits. The 8 unearned runs are a reflection of a breakdown in the usual vacuumlike Lady Colonel defense. Theresa McGraw led the attack going 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs . Also contributing were Cathy Lee (2 for 4, 3 RBIs), Sue Schwartz (1 for 4 'including a homerun), Karen Johnson (2 for 3 with a triple) and Karen Bove (2 for 5 with a double). In the second game, the Lady Colonels were simply . awesome, banquet will be held on su nd ay, May 2, at the college cafeteria. All team members are invited and encouraged to attend. For further information, contact the secretary at Weck~..r__A__n_n__ex_. it certainly isn't his only interest. Referring to last week's successes of the team, Ken commented, "It's just a matter of bringing both our hitting and fielding together and lately we've been doing it. It's still early in the season, but over all it looks like its going to be a winning season for Wilkes. " Ken has certainly brought both his hitting and fielding together . In last Thursday's doubleheader against Albright,Ken came up with an impressive two run homer along with a single in the first round of action and maintained his hitting in the second with three RBIs. When the Colonels traveled to Delaware Valley on Saturday they split the doubleheader by taking the second game with a score of 12 to 3. Ken turned in his usual fin e performance behind homeplate, and came up two for three in his batting in the first game of that doubleheader. Ken has been playing exceptionally well as atested to by both his coaches and teammates. He takes his easy-going manner and general good-naturedness with him both on and off the field . Ken took his being picked as Athlete of the Week with a smile saying only, 'Tm happy to have been picked, what else can I say." Well Ken you don't really have to say anything your recent performances on the field say it all. by Pat Brannon While a switch in positions in any sport may cause some difficulties, this week's athlete of the week, Ken Sorick has made that change and done it well. In going from positions both in the infield and outfield for the Colonel's baseball team, Ken has now moved into the starting line's catcher position . Seeing Ken in the past in the field, and now behind homeplate supports the view of many that Ken is an all-around, hard working, versatile player. Ken started his baseball career playing shortstop at Wyoming Area High School playing for none other than present Wilkes' Coach Bob Duliba. In his two previous years playing for the Colonels, Ken's talents were put to use in . both the infield and outfield covering the position he was needed for at the time. Ken has had to adjust to a change in ,positioning this year once again, but it seems Ken may be catching permanently as he has proven in the past weeks that the change has been a good one both for him and the team . While talking to Ken about his new position, he said there is a difference between playing in the field and being behind the plate, but he really likes catching and hopes that everything keeps going well . Ken's chosen field of study is business administration. While baseball is ver im ortant to him --""T---,m~ BY PAPPAS. 155 N. 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George Ahearn 717-286-6662 Call Collect f } f j Phone: 822-1333 ~' free P,r~~g.::.:?::' Sterling J Proprietor EQUIPMENT MANAGERS NEEDED The football team is looking for students to serve as equipment managers for the upcoming 1982 season. All interested parties are to contact Head Coach Bill Unsworth at Chase Hall, Ext. 327 or 400, for further information: DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 822-7045 -Imported...,.__ -eow...,._ Call In Advance . fot Kegs and Quarters (Must hove LCB Cord) �Wilk es College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.24 April 23 , 1982 Page 8, The Beacon April 23, 1982 from the bench r-ll V an R.1p er b y cuen What ·a difference a year can make. In 1981 the Lady Colonel softball team ended up 8-11 and out in the cold during the MAC playoffs. 1982 has so far seen a complete turnaround. At present the ladies are 9 -1-1 including an opening 7-game win streak, and barring a complete collapse they appear destined for a MAC postseason berth . Such a rec"7>rd is obviously quite impressive, but the feet that only five players remain from the 1981 team makes it totally amazing. Young teams are just not supposed to be this good, but somebody forgot to mention this fact to the team . This turnaround may seem to be magical, but the reasons for it are far fro m it. The basic foundatio n was built upon the recruiting efforts of coaches Nancy Roberts and Gay Meyers. They pinpointed the weaknesses of last season's team and set out to strengthen these areas. All of this hard work has paid off in the form of success and a number-one ranking by the NCAA for Division III schools in the Middle-Atlantic states. Granted, many schools are fortunate enough to have the luxury of a large quantity of players. The Lady Colonels have been blessed with both quantity and quality. The winning formula in both softball and baseball is pitching, hitting, and defense, and the ladies are extremely proficient at all three. The ace of the pitching staff has been freshman Sue Schwartz, the recipient of last week's Athlete of the Week honors . Sue has an 8-1 record which includes her first collegiate no-hitter which came against Mansfield. Fellow freshman Lynn Busch has pitched well in her appearances and has a 2-0 mark. Three returnees and three firstyear players are the top offensive producers. Junior catcher and captain Karen Johnson has been the biggest bat amongst this group of big bats. Through 11 games she has hit at a .516 clip . In addition she has slammed 4 homeruns, 3 triples, and a double, and has driven 16 runs . Sophomore outfielder Karen Bove has a .424 average which includes a triple, 2 doubles, and 12 RBIs. Stacy Keeley, a junior first baseman, is at .406 with a triple, 2 dou bles, and 10 RBIs . Leading the newcomers in average is shortstop Theresa McGraw . She is just below .400 with a .393 average and has 2 :,nmeruns, 3 doubles, and 13 RBIs. 'iuc Schwartz is second at .379 with 2 homers, 3 doubles, and 11 HBis. Cathy Lee, a third baseman, is leading the team in RBIs with 18 and is batting at .350 with one homerun. The defense has been consistent except for the games at Susquehanna, when 18 unearned runs were scored during a double-header. The number which illustrates the skill of the defense is the .157 combined batting average of the opposing teams. The excellence of the pitching staff is also reflected in this number. The infield is anchored by veterans Karen Johnson and Stacy Keeley, the catcher and the first baseman. Each is an outstanding defensive player. Newcomers Renee Dougherty , Theresa McGraw and Cathy Lee at second, short, and third have steadily improved, and the result has been steady infield play. The outfield is freshmen Charlene Hurst and Lisa Gigliello in left and center, and sophomore Karen Bove in right. Both Charlene and Lisa are fleet of foot and excellent defensive players, and they join Karen who is also fast and skilled . One final thing must be mentioned. Good teams have the necessary components of pitching, hitting, and defense . Great teams have all three, plus one more. The difference between being good or being great is a positive attitude about the game, oneself, and one's team . The Lady Colonels have this added dimension, and perhaps it more than anything else has been responsible for their success. Each player is not an individual, but is a member of a team . Softball is acknowledged as an individual sport, for each player's individual skills are on display constantly. It is one-on-_one, the player and the ball.'Despite this fact, the game is still team centered . The idea of "team" is the hard work, dedication, and mutual support which evey player gives of herself. When somebody makes a mistake, there is always someone around to make it not seem as bad. The mistake is learned from and forgotten. Dwelling upon errors leads to more, so such circumvention has to benefit a team. On the other hand, whenever someone d.o'~ something well, fo r exam ple hits' a homerun, there is always present the loud cheering of the team. Being appreciated is a nice feeling and often leads to continued excellent performance. The Lady Colonels have a new look this spring. There are new players, a new batting machine, new sweats, and a new positive attitude. T he changes have already proven fruitful. One can only hope that the team will still be reaping these benefits come 'm. Lady Cdomls' Win Streak EndedAt Seven By Delaware Valley Aggies by Ellen Van Riper Proving that their early season success was no fluke, the Lady Colonels have continued their winning ways . The perfect season came to an end with a 7-2 defeat at the hands of Marywood, but the ladies still own an impressive 9-1-1 overall season record. Before suffering their first (and hopefully last) loss of the season, the Lady Colonels hosted Elizabethtown College for a twinbill at Kirby Park. The game had been rescheduled from an earlier date because of inclement weather. On this particular day, the sun for- , tunately chose to shine brightly long enough for the ladies to beat the B!ue Jays 13-9, but it set a bit too soon and caused the second game to end in an 8-8 tie. In the first game, Sue Schwartz pitched 5 and 1/3 innings to run her season mark to 7-0. Lynn Busch came on with one away in the top of the sixth and pitched 2 and ½ innings to pick up a save. Sue walked 8, struck-out 1, allowed 8 hits, and gave up 4 earned ru ns. Lynn walked 1, yielded 3 hits, and allowed 2 earned runs. Nothing against the pitching, but such stats would usually result in a loss . Luckily, as has been the case for much of the season, the hitters chose to carry their big sticks. Sue Schwartz aided her own cause by going 2 for 4 with a homerun and 3 RBIs. Cathy Lee only had one hit in 4 trips, but still managed to drive in 3. Karen Johnson went 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI, and Charlene Hurst had one hit and 2 RBIs. The victory was ctucial to the team for a number of reasons. First of all, it raised their season record to 7-0. However, more importantly, it was a win against an MAC Northwest Division opponent. Victory in these division games is imperative, for only the top teams in each division gain a MAC tournament berth. The second game will go on the books as a tie, for there was no decision. Lynn Busch started and 4 and 1/3 innings walking 4, strikingout 1, allowing 4 hits, and yielding 3 earned runs. Sue Schwartz this time played the reliever and pitch~d 2 and 2/2 innings. The top hitter again was Schwartz who went 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBIs . Cathy Lee had 2 hits in 4 appearances and an RBI. Theresa McGraw had one hit and 2RBis. At this point the string remained unbroken, and the team was flying high with a 7-0-1 record . Unfor- tunately, a powerful blast of turbulence in the form of a two-hitter thrown by the Marywood pitcher forced a temporary landing. Both the team and pitcher Sue Schwartz were tagged with their first loss of the season . Sue pitched the full 7 innings walking . 4, striking-out 2, and yielding 6 earned runs on 8 hits. Lady Luck did not ride with the blue and gold on this particular trip. For the first time all season, the hitters failed to come through. Karen Bove managed one of the two Lady Colonel hits and drove in one of the two runs, and Sue Leach drove in the other. The blemish upon their perfect season may have left the ladies a bit down, but it was only a temporary condition. The following day the team traveled to Susquehanna for a double-header, and the big blue machine started cranking again. All of the frustrations from the previous game were unleashed upon Susquehanna as the ladies from Wilkes rolled 12-10 and 25-13. Believe it or not, the second game went into extra innings! Sue Schwartz must have breathed a sigh of relief when she Continued on page 7 ll e co , d At 7 ..s Colonels Down Albright Twice by Pat Brannon The Wilkes College baseball team continues to mystify and confuse fa ns by throwing out excellent perfo rmances along with those less than outstanding games. The team looked impressive as they swept a doubleheader in Reading against MAC opponent Albright last Thursday. Senior Tony Vlahovic started off the pitching in the first of those games. Bernie Radechi came in during the final innings, to win 8-5. Bob Miller, with a 2-1 record, pitched the second game giving Wilkes their second win of the day 7-5. The big hitters of the day for the Colonels were Scott Pryor with a two run single, Ned Sandercock with a two run single, and Ken Sorick with a two run homer. It seemed as if Wilkes was on a streak. Winning their last three games they met Delaware Valley at Delaware. Jack Delfino gave up the fi rst game to one of last year's tougher teams, by a score of 7-3. But Wilkes came back in the second game with such strong hitters as Ted Ruch and Ned Sandercock with three RBIs a piece. Ted Komorski added two RBIs by the days end, the final score being 12-3. Bernie Radechi took that win fo r Wilkes boosting his overall pitching record to 3-1 fo r the year. Once again the weather held up for Wilkes as it had done for the two previous games as they came up against the Bloomsburg Huskies at Kirby this past Monday. Chris Pape had a good day batting. He was three for fo ur, but the Colonels were forced to bow to the Huskies as they dominated the game smashing in run after run the · final score coming out to be Bloomsburg 13, Wilkes 3. It was junior Bob Miller who came back in the second game to hand the Huskies a 13 to 5 defeat. In the second inning of play the Colonels took the lead scoring seven runs. Dale Englehart had a two-run homer, Ted Komorsky then came up with a three run single. To top the inning off Ken Sorick hammered in a home run . The Colonels held on to the lead for the rest of the game bringing them their seventh win of the season. Their overall record now stands at 7 and 8. Tomorrow the Colonels host Juniata in a twin bill to begin at 1:00 pm. GIVE THAT MAN A HAND . Dale Engel (#3) is greeted by Ken Sorick (#14) and the rest of the Colonels after hitting a two-ru n homer in the third inning of a 13-5 Wilkes victory over Bloomsburg. ... � 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 1982 April 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 April 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/b9a991bcff7b0d4d1457e296179599ad.pdf 62b96d27d4ddfc942690e415c6372ee6 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XX.XIV No.23 April 16,1982 .Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Schola,rslalps To RA·s Fro~en by Andrea Hincken Scholarships given to RA s (Resident Assistant) are being frozen . The scholarships, · which normally cover the full cost of room and board of the RA s on campus, will be maintained at the.present amount of approximately $2100. The loss for the upcoming RAs, with the scheduled tuition hike next semester, will be over $200, according to Paul Adams, Director . nf Housing. These cuts, said Adams, are a result of the budget cuts from Washington. Because the RAs are so well compensated at this school, he said, when the cuts came their scholarships were naturally vulnerable. Adams commented that the students will still be receiving about 90 % of their room and board. At present it is unknown whether there will be any futher cuts in the scholarships. Adams said that he hoped a future percentage of room and board would be established. Resident Assistants are graduate or undergraduates who are members of the Dean of Student Affairs Staff. 'Fhe RA is responsible for assisting students in adjusting to dorm life, promoting an educational atmosphere in the dorm and assisting students with personal problems. He must keep records, work the duty desk and adhere to the college rules and regulations. The RA s are required to keep housing directors informed of the maj or p lans d ev eloped b y students. The RA should help to establish a healthy residence hall environment by helping students NOTICE Several summer positions are available through The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Service of Luzerne County. Two Urban Summer Assistants will be hired to conduct the 4-H Street Camp program in the WilkesBarre area. An interest in young people as well as in furthering the 4-H program are important considerations. Applications from college students are preferred. 4-H Camp Shehaqua positions are also still open and include those of cook, assistant cook, choreperson and lifeguard. The lifeguard must have a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate to apply. Applications for the Urban Summer Assistant positions are due by April 23, 1982. Lifeguard and other Shehaqua position applications are due by April 30, 1982. Call the Luzerne County 4-H Club Office for job descriptions and applications at 825-1701 or by writing The Penn State University Cooperative Extension Service of Luzerne County, Courthouse Annex, 5 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. to develop a respect for each other's rights and freedom as well as a respect for private and college property. Their duties also include encouraging the students to take an active role in college activities. To be eligible for the RA position students are required to be fulltime students. They must have lived in a residence hall for a year. A 2.0 average must be maintained during employment and also the studentsm ust maintain a satisfactory conduct record . They must make time available fo r the students in their hall as well as time to fulfill their job requirements. They must possess group skills and be involved in at least one aspect of campus life. Students express mixed views on the scholarship cuts, but almost all agree that the RA s did their jobs. Betsy Keller, a junior with a communications major who will be a RA next year, said that she doesn't mind the cuts. She commented, "It's not that bad." She is presently a resident at Doane Hall and will assume the responsibilities of RA there next fall for 11 students. She said that some of the RA's responsibilities are phone duties, notes about the dorm and locking up the dorm for vacations. Candy Marshall, .a junior with a communications major, spoke highly of the RA in her dorm , which is Sterling Hall. She said, "I think they should be paid besides their room and board because it's a difficult job." "I think it's fair," said Anne Crossin, a senior, who is presently a RA at Sturdevant Hall. She said that the RA s will still be getting a lot of benefits from · it. She commented that it's the experience you're getting , not the monetary value. The job is difficult.she said in that its hard to keep everything running and everyone happy. S~e said, "Some times there's a lot of pressure." "I can't disagree at all," said Theresa Shemo, a junior, who will be a RA for her second year next semester, "because the money that'sthere is still a help ." She is the RA for Barre Hall. She commented that the job doesn't compensate enough because of the amount of personal time that goes into it. But, she said, "I knew all that before I got the job." John Werez, a sophomore of communications, said that he thinks most of the RA's take their jobs seriously. He said, "When I had a question they were there to answer it." Werez has had three different RA s sinr.e he has come to Wilkes. He is a resident of Pick niug Hall As for the cuts, he said, "l g:11 ,iss they are justified." "ThPy w.ere good," said Brian Crane , a sophomore with a Business Administration major. But he commented that the RAs are here for the same reason as the rest of the students and that they shouldn't receive full room and board for their work. Leigh Major, a junior who is a RA forSturdevantHall .commented about the cuts. She said that if everyone around the college has to get cutbacks , "I don't see why we shouldn't ." HAIL TO THE CHIEF! The tradition continues as Ana Nutie£, out~oing President of Student Government, passes the gavel to Elame Kerchtisky, incoming President. W~ wish Elain«; and the enth-e Student Government the best of luck 10 the upcommg year. 1'\Jew President Conducts First Session Of Student Gouernment · by Lisa Gurka Elaine Kerchusky was sworn in as President of Student Government for 1982-1983 at Monday night's meeting. Nominations and elections for the Executive Council were also-held at that meeting. The results are as follows: Ralph Prin.l?le, Vice-President ; Keith Sana;, Treasurer ; Cherie Burke, Recording Secretary ; and Shelly Urban , Corresponding Secretary. A fund request for $265 by th'e Human Services Committee was unanimously passed by SG. In requesting the money , Chris Lain explained that $115 is needed for prizes for Blood Donor Day, and $150 is needed to supply refreshments fo r the Walk-a-thon. Outgoing SG Presi~nt Ana New Pee.- Coan:1elllng P1og1am, Beglnalng Ne.&t Fall, Re·vl:1ed by Rebecca Whitman After a series of revisions due to differences between the Administration and Student Government in interpretation, the proposed Peer Counseling program at the college is ready to begin operations during the 1982 fall semester. Originally designed as a counseling and referral system run by student volunteers, Peer Counseling would offer information and assistance in fin ding campus and community organizations. Students would have the chance to get other students' opinions on questions and problems. It was proposed that students chosen as counselors would go through a five week training program with various community services, such as Mental Health-Mental Retardation . A series of revisions in this definition, suggested by the deans and members of the Psychology Department, temporarily stalled the program. The Administration feared that Peer Counseling would try to deal with problems it was not qualified to handle. "It was basically a problem of semantics," said Cindy Bonham, chairperson of the Peer Counseling project. "We didn't say what we meant. We didn't expect our counselors to sit down and give advice on serious or involved problems." Other revisions suggested by the Administration were that the referrals should be internal, to organizations apd faculty on campus, and that all training of counselors should be done by campus psychologists. These revisions have been accepted. However, Bonham stated that ·she "would like to see seminars for the program's counselors involving com munity agencies ." Bonham a d ded that she "definitely thinks there is a need for the program not to overstep or eliminate the deans or R.A.'s, but as a supplement." Now that the service has been defined, Peer Counseling will begin only a few weeks behind schedule. "We had planned to have the training sessions this semester so the program could begin with the fall semester," said Bonham, "but now we will not train until the fa ll and begin counseling sometime in October." Inter views of p erspective counselors have already taken place, but selections have not been made. Though 20 counselors were originally hoped fo r, only 16 students applied. Those students chosen will be expected to hold office hours and be on call for the program's proposed hotline. No decision has been made on the location of a Peer Counseling office. Nunez thanked members for a ' ' great year,'' and commented that her experience as President was an enpyable one. Kerchusky welcomed the new members of the executive council, ~d said she is ''looking forward to -a ~d year wit-h Student Government. ' · Dean Arthur Hoover, SG Ad- \ visor, took time at the end of the meeting to comment on the apparent apathetic attitude of several SG members. Of the 26 voting members , only 14 bothered to show u~ at the meeting. Hoover stated, " It s a shame that we have such a small turnout for such an important meeting.'' He went on to comment that, as representatives of the student body, the reps should make every effort to attend each meeting, especially one of such importance. NOTICE The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce is currently coordinating the sale of doubleblossom Kwanson Cherry Trees. The sale is a tradition of the annu al Cherry Blossom Time Festival. The Kwanson Trees, which average six feet in height, will be. sold through Green Valley Land. scaping af a cost of $22 .50 each . The trees are expected to arrive on April 15. They can be picked up at Green Valley Landscaping, Northampton Street, Kingston. Their arrival will be just in time for the Cherry Blossom Time · Festival which is scheduled for the week of April 24 through May 2. Your Kwanson Cherry Tree can be reserved by calling Tilly Kalish at the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, 823-2101. �Page 2, The Beacon, April 16, 1982 Students Qaestion Carroll's N aclear Freeze ArguDlent the nuclear freeze : the United of the 20 megaton type (118 times States can afford a freeze, because . more powerful than the Minutewe are in a position of parity or man III warheads.) Boeing rates even superiority compared to the the SS-18 at a 98 % chance against Soviet Union. The Admiral's statea hardened target. Therefore, the ment is correct, yet it is folly to rest Soviets can use their entire force of strategic policy on such simplistic 308 SS-18s and seriously cripple categories as overall numbers and the U.S . land based arsenal. Com generalized accuracy . No, the pared to this incapacitated world of nuclear weapons is much American force, the Soviets would more complex than that. still have over 1000 ICBM's of First of all, the Admiral proother types left. Didn't the Adclaims a U.S . advantage in land miral say we were st:perior? based Intercontinental Ballistic Let's look at strategic airpower. · Missiles (ICBMs), on the basis of The U.S. has a force of over 300 BAmerican accuracy. He cannot 52s, a force that grows smaller claim a numbers advantage here, everyday, because of lack of a because we do not have one (USSR replacement aircraft. The Soviets 1477, US 1054). A quick look have a force of 215 bombers, mostshows who really has. the adly limited capability, but this force vantage. The backbone of the U.S. is being enlarged by the new force is the Minuteman III, which Backfire. Plane by plane, we have carries three 170 kiloton warheads. a clear advantage, but bombers fly Boeing Aerospace calculates a 24 % against air defenses, not other kill possibility against a hardened bombers. Our 300 bombers would target for the Minuteman III. This fly against 3,000 Soviet intercepts is opposed to the less accurate, but and 12,000 Soviet Surface-to-Air more powerful Soviet SS-18, Missiles. The effectiveness of the Bwhich carries up to ten warheads 52s is very much in question by Stephen K. Urbanski and James J. Haggerty, Jr. The · recent appearance of Admiral Carroll at Wilkes College brought about great fanfare from the advocates of a nuclear weapons freeze. Every cause needs its 'authorities' and Admiral Carroll is one of the 'authorities' of the nuclear freeze movement. At his evening talk, Admiral Carroll combined his sense of humor with his military knowledge, and the result was a speech which told the freeze advocates just what they wanted to hear. But between the redundant criticisms of President Reagan and the humorous doomsday quips, an objective observer could find serious fault with the Admiral's nuclear freeze argument. The Admiral argued against modernization or development of our strategic nuclear arsenal on the simple basis that "the United States has the advantage in 10tal number of strategic weapons and has more accurate and more reliable weapons." This is the core argument of Natif.>na,ide Programs To Focus On The Threat-Of Nuclear War Students and educators throughout the United States are being asked to join in nationwide programs on April 22 which will focus on the growing threat of nuclear war and the harmful economic ef·, fects of the arms race. ' The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and United Campuses to Prevent Nuclear War (UCAM) are co-sponsoring the April 22 Convocation in conjunction with nationwide "Ground Zero Week" observances scheduled for April 18-25. Ground Zero is a nationally-coordinated campaign of local community activities to prevent nuclear war. Orgamzmg commit-. <;ity Beverage Company ' Phone 824-4907 COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS University Day national resource center, providing campus groups with an organizing packet aimed at maximizing community-wide awareness of the April 22 Convocations. UCS/UCAM will also direct national publicity for the event and keep organizers advised of program suggestions and activities on other campuses through a weekly newsletter. Persons interested in helping to organize University Day programs should contact Charles Monfort, UCS / UCAM, 1346 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1101, Washington, DC 20036; 202-296-5600. r-------------------·----7 i j , 704 S. Main St. DRIVETHRU SERVICE tees at more than 180 colleges and universities in 42 states are planning April 22 programs, and UCS/UCAM is actively seeking support from additional schools. "The nation's campuses are essential to informed public opinion. There is' an urgent need for those in our colleges and universities to direct their energies to the critical problems of preventing nuclear annihilation and mitigating the dire economic consequences of the arms race, " commented UCS Chairman Henry Kendall and UCAM Chairman Peter Stein in a joint statement. 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Main St. Phone 825:'711 O DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO DELIVERY TO COLLEGE NOTICE The Manuscript Society is pleased to announce the p,ublication of the 1981-1982 Manuscript. Anyone who would like to have a copy may write to the Manuscript Society, Kirby Hall. The Manuscript Society gratefully acknowledges the efforts of all those who helped out in the production of the magazine and thanks the College community for its support. by Cheryl Kashuba On Tuesday, April 27 at 11:15 a.m., the Annual Student Awards Luncheon wi!l be held in the Lounge of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The luncheon, a catered affair, will be attended by about 120 to 130 recipients and presenters. The awards to be presented are significant because they "single out and honor those students who have distinguished themselves" through both curricular and extra-curricular activities, said Dean Arthur J. Hoover, chairperson for the event. "Historically, certain awards are given out at Commencement," said Hoover. They include the Alumni Award for Leadership, the Wandell Award (highest academic achievement), the Nada Vujica Memorial Award and three Divisional Awards. The awards presented 'at the luncheon will be of two types: Academic Awards, and Appreciation-Merit-Service Awards. The academic awards are chosen by the individual departments, while the other awards are chosen by people wno are involved in the specific clubs and organizations that are presenting the awards. j "There's always input in any case; says Hoover. The awards will be presented directly after lunch . Members of the departments 9r groups involved will present each award. While President Capin will make an opening speech, the presenters and recipients will not make speeches, Hoover explains, "in the interest of time." Some awards that will be presented are: the John F. Kennedy Award for Proficiency in History, presented by the History Department; the Frank J. J. Davies English Award, presented by the Department of Language and Literature; Theta Delta Rho Senior Awards; and IRHC Awards. There will also be an Academic Excellence Award presented by Act 101. Members of Who's -Who Among American Colleges and Universities will be presented with certificates by Dean Hoover. Closing remarks will be made by Dean Ralston who, according to Dean Hoover, has a "unique and amiable quality for tieing things together." ,The Awards Luncheon was begun a few years ago . In the 1950's, weekly assemblies were required. The last assembly of the year was devoted to giving out these special awards. When the weekly assemblies were abolished, Deans Hoover and Ralston, in cooperation with President Capin, decided to honor these students. "We're proud, " Hoover stresses, because, he says students have distinguished themselves. 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The hitting was simply awesome. As a team the ladies amassed 11 hits in 23 at-bats. Individually there was a host of stars. Karen Johnson, a jmior catche~ and captain of the team , went 2 for 2 including a homerun and 3 rbi 's, Sue Schwartz helped her own cause with a double in one at-bat and 3 rbi 's, Karen Bove and Stacy Keeley each went 2 for 3 with 2 rbi's, and Cathy Lee and Charlene Hurst each went 2 for 3 with an rbi apiece . The second game was more of the same as the ladies won 14-3 behind the pitching of freshman Lynn Bush who threw a two-hitter and only allowed a single earned run. Enroute she struck-out 7 and walked a pair. This time the Lady Colonels only '"-t~le:te: 0f Tlle:1'e: by Ellen Van Riper This spring the Lady Colonel softball team has been blessed with both success and Sue Schwartz, or both Sue Schwartz and success. To be more succinct, one has become synonymous with the other. So far Sue, a freshman pitcher, has com' -piled a 5-0 record for Nancy Roberts' 6-0 team. For her perfect performance, Sue has been honored as theBeacon Athlete of the Week . Sue was the winning pitcher in the Lady Colonels' · victories over Misericordia 3-1, Mansfield 13-1, King's twice 8-1 and 10-8; and LCCC 10-4. Against Mansfield Sue tossed her first collegiate no-hitter, and in the second King 's game she relieved fellow freshman Lynn Bush to pick up the win. The statistics are_so far very impressive. They include a 1.37 earned run average, 27 stike-outs, and 27 walks . In addition Sue has also been a key offensive contributor with a .357 average and 3 rbi 's. A resident of -Glen Lyon and a · graduate of Nanticoke Area High School, Sue is as yet undecided as to an academic maj:,r, but it is obvious that athletically she has decided to help make 1982 successful for the Lady Colonels. . Though only a freshman, Sue has brought both excellence and experience to the Wilkes team . She pitched four years in hi_gh school and six years in a highly competitive summer league . The league has provided her with a chance to sharpen her skrlls against Division I and II players. An unassumin individual Sue Chuck Robbins ... SPORTING GOODS COMPANY We Accept ~sler Ch1rge ind Viu 39 West M.iirket Street Wilkes-Barre, P.ii. 19701 Phone: 822-1333 Free P.irking •I Hotel Sterling PJ.lunt'M Proprietor was surprised that she was chosen as the Athlete of the Week . She "didn't expect it early in the season.'' Of course, she also gave much of the credit for her success to the rest of the team and her batterymate Karen Johnson. Pitching accounts for only onethird of the winning formula and Sue acknowledges this fact. In her opinion her teammates are the best hitters around and also excellent fielders. For instance, in the second King's game Sue was behind 7-6, but the team rallied on two outs to gain the victory. Sue considers herself fortunate to have a catcher of Karen Johnson 's calibre with whom to work. A jmior and also a summer league veteran, Karen is an experienced and knowledgeable player. She is a virtual coach on the field and an invaluable asset to any pitcher. The Wilkes program has also proven to be much to Sue's liking. She has been impressed by the coaching staff's recruitment efforts and dedication to the team. In acklition she has also found.the discipline and hard work to be conducive to a positive winning attitude . According to Coach Roberts, the qualities of dedication,discipline, and a positive attitude can also be attributed to Sue Schwartz. Roberts has seen .her pitch for a few years, and in her estimation Sue is pitching better than ever and is improving all the time. Hopefully with Sue's help the result will be a Lady Colonel team which is also better than ever. so managed 6 hits overall, but they made the most of their opportunities. Diane Hall, Cathy Lee, Kim Smith, and Lynn Bush all accounted for 2 rbi 's apiece. The women next hosted rival King's College in a doubleheader. Both teams played well according to Coach Roberts , because of the rivalry. In addition Roberts believed that the Lady Monarchs played their best games of the season against her Lady Colonels. Sue Schwartz upped her record to 3-0 while. only allowing two hits, striking-out 7, and walking 2 in an 8-1 first game victory. Cathy Lee went 1 for 3 and knocked in two, Karen Johnson went 1 for 4 with 2 rbi's, and Karen Bove went 3 for 4 with an rbi. The second game was a closer I affair as the team rallied from a 7-6 deficit to win 10-8. Lynn Bush started and pitched 5 and 1/3 innings yielding 4 hits and 2 earned runs, but unfortunately she was the victim of 4 unearned runs. Sue Schwartz came in from Leftfield to win the game in relief. Two more unearned runs made for an exciting finish, but the team rallied with two outs to build the final margin of victory. The leading hitters were Karen Bove, Karen Johnson, Cathy Lee, and Theresa McGraw. Bove went 3 for 4 with a triple and 3 rbi's. Johnson went 3 for 5 with a homerun and a double and 3 rbi 's. Lee went 3 for 4 with 2 rbi's, and McGraw went 3 for 3 with a homerun . The Lady Colonels next hosted LCCC and won 10-4. In the fifth Colonels Struggle _ln Early Season Games The Colonel baseball team of Bob . and Ted Ruck added an rbi single. Such a balanced and productive atDuliba has gotten off to a slow start tack has to be a positive sign for this spring. In recent action at Coach Duliba. Kirby Park, the Colonels split a Back on April 8 the Colonels cbubleheader with East Stroudsburg traveled to Elizabethtown to face the 6-2. in favor of the visiting Blue Jays in a cbubleheader. The Warriors and 8-7 Wilkes. At presColonels, came up empty in two ent the overall record stands at 3-6. close contests 4-1 and 4-3. .So far the spring of 1982 has not Bob Miller was the starting pitchbeen favorable weatherwise for the er in the first game and gave up 4 Colonels. Snow and cold weather earned runs. The lone Colonel run forced the cancellation of valuable was driven in by Ned Sandercock practice sessions and the postponewho went 2 for 4. ment of a few of the early games, . Tony Vlahovic sta1ted the second In the first game against the War-, game for the Colonels. The big bats riors, the Colonels were unable to were Ned Sandercock who went 1 generate much of an offensive for 2 ; a cbuble, and had 3 rbi's.- Ted attack. Ken Sorrick was a virtual · Ruck collected 2 hits in 3 at-bats. one-man team as he accounted for On April 3 the Colonels hosted both Colonel runs. He had 2 hits, Muhlenberg and won 12-8. Rick one for a homerun and 2 rbi 's. Rick Geffert was the big stick with a pair Ackourey made his first start of the of three-run homeruns. The first season on the mound and was tagged came in the third inning and ·gave with the loss. the Colonels a 6-3 lead. In the folExciting is the best way to deslowing inning he blasted the second cribe the second game. The lead to leave the Colonels with a staggerchanged hands on no less than 3 ing 10-3 lead. occassions. At one point the ColKen Sorrick delivered another key onels held a 6-4 lead, but the Warhit in the third inning which was the riors came back to take a 7-6 lead inColonel's biggest of the afternoon. to the bottom of the seventh. In He hit a 2 run single to rightfield. their last at:bat the Colonels scored In the top of the first the Mules 2 runs on an ESSC throwing error to tagged Colonel starter Bob Miller for e~e out the victory. a 3-0 lead, but Miller blanked them Bernie Radecki came on in relief for .the next six innings enroute to a to up his season record to 2-1 . Sorvictory. Bernie Radecki earned his rick again was the big gun, but he first save of the year with a relief had plenty of help. He went 2 for 3 appearance in the ninth. , with an rbi. On April 17 the Colonels will Scott Pryor had an rbi double, travel to Delaware Valley for a Ted Komoroski had an rbi single, double-header . Bob Miller slammed a solo homerun EVERY THURSDAY NI_GHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT 1£mtrsnn s 1 HAPPY HOUR HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. MON.·SAT. I - inning, the team trailed 2-1, but they scored 9 runs to build an insurmountable lead. Sue Schwartz went the distance in recording her fifth victory of the season. She struck out 13 , walked 10, and allowed 4 earned runs. The top offensive contributors were Cathy Lee, Karen Johnson , and Stacy Keeley who each went 3 for 4. Lee had a homerun and 3 rbi 's, Johnson had a homerun and 2 rbi 's, and Keeley had 2 rbi 's. Hurst, Walker ChosenAs 1\1AC All-Stars by Ellen Van Riper Congratulations to freshman Charlene Hurst and senior Kevin "JJ" Walker of the women's and . men's basketball teams. Charlene was named to the All-MAC Northwest Division First Team, and Kevin was chosen to the All-MAC Northeast Division Second team. Both enpyed fine seasons for Nancy Roberts and Jim Atherton · respectively . Charlene , a graduate of Bishop Hoban, led the Lady Colonels in scoring and steals. Kevin, a native ot ~pringfield, NJ, led the Colonels in rebounding and blocked shots and was second in scoring. Coach Roberts will be looking forward to having Charlene around for three more seasons, but Coach Atherton will not be as fortunate with Kevin. A four-year member of the team, Kevin will be remembered as one of the best ever Colonel centers. Again, congratulations to two well- . deserving at hletes. DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 822-7045 . , -llllpOl'ted ...,.._ -Colcl .....Callln Advance , lot Kegs and Ouartefs (Must have LCB Card) ·surplus jeeps, -cars & tru~ks available. Many sell for under $200. - Call 312-7 42-1143, Ext. 3679 for infor-mation on how to purchase. ~ !W&lMMK@I!l@ff@MHWMMJW@WNmmmrn•tiillt......,....,....,....,.~...,....,....,...,.....,....,.._......_.....................................................-....lw~~W,1~Wn~1/.@ ~m ~¼:!~?e0~m~v//2~¼;:~'.',{~r- � 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 1982 April 16th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 April 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/ed66afa1e3167e7cffab0e6645c435ea.pdf 34857e545cbdd944f95bdb20ad52a057 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.22 April 2, 1982 Tljfi Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Fires In Slocum Hall Beacon Editorial Staff Selected Under lna,estigation by Donna Nitka During the week of March 14, the residents of Slocum Hall were the victims of three fires. The fires, all of unknown origin, are currently under investigation by the Wilkes-Barre Police and Fire Departments. The first fire occurred on Thursday, March 18, at 1:15 a.m . in a closet on the second floor of Slocum Hall. The fire department was alerted and the hall was evacuated. The fire caused minimal damage and no one was injured. The second fire was discovered on Saturday, March 20, at 11:15 p.m. when a burning box of garbage on the second floor triggered the smoke detector. The residents extinguished this fire. At approximately the same time as the second fire was discovered, another fire erupted in the lounge on the first floor of the hall. Students summoned the fire department and began fighting the fire with extinguishers. In their effort to control the fire, the students emptied seven fire extinguishers before the fire department took over. The fire caused extensive smoke and fire damage. The lounge floor and furniture were burned, and the fire came close to burning through the floor-boards. Four students were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. Housing Director Paul Adams stated that his office is "treating" the fires "as seriously as they can." He noted that "people have been justifiably scared," and that he intends to use this to convey his fire safety message. He added that, at the beginning of the school year, when fire safety is discussed, most students do not take it seriously. He stated that now it will have an important impact on them. Adams emphasized the importance of keeping fire doors closed and front doors locked . He also noted that students should become familiar with the residence hall fire/ emergency procedures that are posted in each room. Hqusing personnel inspected the halls for possible fire hazards to insure that safety procedures are being followed. The fires have resulted in a change in the men of Slocum Hall. Resident Assistant Ken Avery noted that the fires have "brought the dorm together." He stated that the residents have become "more conscious of fire safety and security," and that they are working together as a team. One example of this teamwork is the patrol the students have initiated during sleeping hours. Residents volunteer to patrol the dorm during the early morning hours. Avery added that, after the fires, all the men in the dorm "were on edge," but that now things are beginning to return to normal. The residents of Slocum were given the option of moving to another hall or remaining in Slocum. All chose to remain in Slocum. Slocum Resident Assistants Ken Avery and Bob Lewis were commended by Adams for their actions during the fires. Adams stated that they "conducted themselves as he hoped they would have." He also stated that he hopes everyone has benefited from this experience. Lisa Gurka, Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon , recently announced the new editorial staff for 19821983. Amy Elias has been selected to serve as Editor-in-Chief. Amy, a jmior English Literature mapr from Laflin, currently serves as Copy Editor. . John Finn, a sophomore political science mapr, will serve as Managing Editor. A resident of Forty Fort, John is a two-year veteran of the staff and has served as Assistant News Editor and News Editor. A newcomer , Rebecca Whitman, will assume the responsibilities of News Editor. Rebecca, a sophomore English/Communications mapr from Oarks Summit, has written several articles this semester. Donna Nitka will serve as Feature Editor. A sophomore Biology mapr from Kelayres, Donna currently holds the position of Assistant News Editor. The position of Assistant News/ Feature Editor will be held by Andrea Hincken. Andrea is a jmior Communications mapr from Forty Fort, and has been a reporter for the past two years. Marion · Koviack, a jmior com munications mapr from Mountaintop, will take over the responsibilities of Copy Editor. She has contributed many articles over the past year. Ellen Van Riper will be returning to her position as Sports Editor. She NOTICE The Earth and Environmental Science Department is sponsoring a trip to the Bay of Fundy, Canada. Open to all students, the trip will last for 4-5 days over next semester's fall break. Planned activities include geological and oceanographic studies. Cost of the trip will be approximately $100. For more information, contact Dr. Bruce Berryman, ext. 245. E & Es Class Spends Spring Break At Cape Hatteras, North Carolina cows. According to Westley, such by Melissa Meyers animals are not native to the island, On Monday, March 8, the Adbut were introduced by farmers who vanced Field Studies in Oceanofound Shackleford a convenient graphy class embarked on a trip to grazing land. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. A study conducted by Lori Bracey Under the direction of Dr. Mike and JoAnn Magers showed how Case, professor of Earth and En plant and animal life changed in the vironmental Science, six students different sections of the island. By spent their spring break studying the analyzing the numbers of organflora and fauna of the region . isms found in the sediments of The group arrived in Cape Hatteras at noon on Tuesday, March 9, _ brackish ponds, Bracey and Magers were able to learn more about the after a thirteen hour drive. Their distribution of life forms from the first day in North Carolina was spent ocean side to the sound side of settlin~ in and sampling some of the Shackleford. area's 'terrific seafood." Individual studies were conducted The next day , Case and his class by two members of the group. Gary travelled to the island of Shackleford Scanlen amassed a collection of difBanks to begin their oceanographic ferent types of seashells. With these studies. The island, formed about one thousand years ago, offered the specimens, Scanlen hopes to find group ari excellent opportunity to out about certain parasites that live examine marine ecology. Students on marine shellfish. Water pollution Lois Westley and Evelyn Donnall was the topic covered by Mark Barconcentrated their efforts on the soum . Barsoum is now testing watmammals of the island, which in- er samples he collected to detect clude wild ponies, goats, sheep, an_d levels of heavy metals such as lead and copper. On Thursday, March 11, the students worked aboard the r / v (research vessel) Beaverage. On the Beaverage, they collected samples of water, sediment, and plankton for later analysis . Friday, March 12, was the best day of the trip, in Case's estimation. In the Duke Marine Laboratory, the students worked on their protcts and samples. They . also had a rare opportunity to ride aboard the r /v Cape Hatteras . The Cape Hatteras is a sophisticated new vessel owned by Duke and the University of North Carolina, and the privilege of being on board was in Case's words, ''the highlight of the entire trip.'' Case and his class returned to Wilkes at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 . Though their four day S01Jurn had included a great deal of work, the mapr consensus was that the trip had been interesting, enpyable, and more than worthwhile. Amy Elias is a jmior English mapr from Denville, NJ, and is currently serving as Co-Sports Editor. Returning to his position as photographer is Steve Thomas. A jmior Computer Science mapr from York, Steve has also written several articles this past semester. Sharon Mayernick, a freshman biology mapr from Kingston, will serve as Business Manager. Sharon recently pined the staff and has written several articles. The position of Advertising Manager will be filled by Cheryl Har er. John Finn A newcomer to the staff, Cheryl is a freshman communications mapr from Luzerne. The staff was chosen by a selection committee composed of .senior members of The Beacon staff, faculty members and administrators. Members of the selection committee were Dean Jane Lampe, Dr. Thomas Kaska, Dr. Norma Schul- · man, Dr. Robert Heaman, Dr. Michael O'Neill, Dr. Robert Freysinger, Dr. James Rodechko, Dr. Stanley Kay, Lisa Gurka, Mary Kay Pogar, andLisaCobb. Denison Hall Burglarized Denison Hall was burglarized during Spring Break. Doors were kicked in and stereo speakers and jewelry were stolen, reports Housing Director Paul Adams, who also said the total costs of the break in are approximately $2000. Cameras and other items were overlooked, Adams noted. Some students felt the break-in occured because of security problems, but Adams feels it is "best" if he does not comment on the matter. He points out, however, that the school is never responsible in such situations, and that this fact is "emphasized" in Housing Contracts, the Student Handb"ook, and other campus publications. The school, though, "sympathizes" whenever some event such as this happens, Adams said. "Dorms are vulnerable during breaks," Adams commented , because everyone knows there is no one around . The school warns students not to leave their valuables in their rooms during breaks, Adams said. According to Adams, "Precautions have been taken to secure the doors" in Denison Hall, but he also added that not much could have been done to prevent the break-in because the doors were kicked in. There are no leads as to who committed the burglaries, according to Adams. No one is sure whether the burglar was a student or an outsider. ELECTION RESULTS . Ralph Pringle, SG Election Committee Chairman, recently announced the results of the class officers' elections. For the Oass of 1983, the results are: President, Greg Marshall; Vive-President , Fred Daniele; Secretary, Danelle Sea ran; Treasurer, Don Wolfrom. Class of 1984 results are: President, Raef Fahmy; Vice-President, Ed Williams; Secretary, William McCann i Treasurer, Ralph Pringle. Class of 19 8 5 results are : President, Harry Dewey; Vice-President, Ellen McDermott ; Secretary, Alison Campbell ; Treasurer , Mark Janiczek. · Students interested in applying for financial aid must complete a Wilkes College application form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office by Friday, April 16. This application must be completed by students who wish to be considered for a National Direct Student Loan, the College WorkStudy Program, a Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, a Nursing Loan, a Gulf Oil Corporation Loan, a Nursing Scholarship and/ or any type of Wilkes College Scholanhip aid. by Cheryl Kashuba IMPORTANT! �Page 2, The Beacon, April 2, 1982 Sieg.fried Awarded For Theatre Work by Sharon Mayernick Jay D. Siegfried, Director, Department of Theatre Arts, has recently been designated recipient of an Award of Excellence by the American College Theatre Festival. Guy Robinson, Public Affairs Representative of AMOCO pre- • sented the gold medal award to Siegfried at the XIV annual ACTF held at Hoffstra University. The University and College Theatre Association, a division of the American Theatre ,/\ssociation, produces the American College Theatre Festival. The award, explained Siegfried, is given by the ACTF to acknowledge a person who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of theatre arts. Siefried's experience with the ACTF is multifaceted, as an adjudicator judging original plays, as an award-winning Director of an original play entitled Dancers (Kansas State College, 1976), as a member of the Play Selection Committee, and most recently, he has been named Chair of Region II which encompasses the states of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., fo r the year 1982. The ACTF is an annual theatre arts competition with more than 450 original productions for which 13,000 students compete for awards, scholarships and special grants for actors, playwrights, designers and critics. Fountainhead, a rock group from Connecticut, en tertained students last week in the gym . The concert was well attended and provided an excellent selection of east coast progressive hard rock. Actions Taken To Correct Hazardous Conditions Behind Hollenback Hall by Cheryl Kashuba Questions have been raised by commuter students as to whether or not something can be done about the mud behind Hollenback Hall. Those students who park in the Park and Lock South cut through the Hollenback yard on their way to class. One student said, "It's a mess back there." It has been suggested that a sidewalk be put in so students will not have trouble getting through. But the idea has come up against some legal barriers. In the past, there was an accident involving a pedestrian near Parish Hall, according to Commuter Council President Joe Knox . Wilkes was fou nd responsible and was forced to make a legal settle- ment. The possibility of such an accident's occuring again has to be considered when deciding whether or not to put in a ~idewalk. "There is a question of the responsibilities of the parties in- volved," said Knox. He explained that a sidewalk would connect col- · lege property to_~l_!c'~Club pro er- ty; if someone were hurt on college property, the college might be responsible, and if someone com ing from the college were hurt on Elk's Club property, the Elk's Club might be responsible. The Elk's Club might be "unhappy with the school" if the latter occured, Knox said. The legal questions are being considered by the Student Affairs Committee, according to Knox, and the issue is making "favorable progress," There is a chance that something will be done. If a sidewalk is not put in, there is a possibility that gravel will be put clown . . Scholarships Given For Stady In Spain by Andrea Hincken Two students, both majoring in Spanish at Wilkes College, have recently been awarded $500 scholarships to study abroad. Lisa Johnson of Scranton and Lisa Bellucci of Conyngham are presently making travel plans for their separate trips to Spain. Johnson, a junior with a double major in Spanish and psychology, stated, 'Tm really looking forward to it. " Johnson said that she will be studying in Seville,Spain, for one semester. She will be leaving on September 10, 1982. Her schedule, she said, will consist of 16 credits in Spanish conversation, grammar and Literature. The classes are held Monday thru Thursday, so she will have the time to go on some of the school's planned tours through Europe. The program will consist of 85 students from all over the United States and Canada. "It will be fun ," she said, "to make friends with students from all over the country." Johnson also said she is excited to see how the people in Spain live, and she wants to learn more about their culture and their language. Bellucci, a sophomore with a double major . in Spanish and Economics, will be spending between six and eight weeks in Spain. The school she will attend has not been decided, but she has a choice of a school in Madrid or one in Seville, She said that she will probably choose the school in Seville, because it 'is a smaller, safer area. Bellucci said she will be taking from 3 to 6 credits in Spanish conversation. "I think it's going to be a worthwhile experience," she said. She also said that she is looking forward to seeing how people in another culture live. Dr. Hilda Marban, Professor of Foreign Languages, commented, "It's a fantastic opportunity for the girls ." She stated that the scholarships for the students were given by an anonymous donor in the community, whom the students refer to as "the angel. " In order to qualify for the scholarships, the students write an essay in Spanish on why they would like to study abroad . They must also have an interview with the Spanish faculty members. Marban said that seven ~tudents in the past five years have studied in Spain and Mexico. Two more students are expected to be sent next year, she added. BIO CLUB CARWASH Saturday, April 3rd 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Behind Parrish Hall Price - $1. • ' ' I wa s looking for a change . I wanted to use my nursing education - to g et the most from my nursing ca reer. That's when I looked into Arr Rlrce Nursing . Now I work with a wide variety of patients from around the world . I've experienced new challenges. and my responsibility for direct patient care has increased . I'm part of a dedicated . professional team As an Arr Rlrce Nurse. I may have the opport unity to pursue flight nursing. spec1alizat1on, and advance d education Arr Rlrce Nursing is a g reat way of hie for me. It could be 1ust what you're looking fo r too. ' ' Rand i C . Logan · Capt . Air Force Nurse COfps I A GREAT WAY OF LIFE I I IT MAY BE FOR YOU I CALL TODAY: II I TSgt. George Ahearn I 717-286-6662 I Call Collect I ◄ �April 2, 1982, The Beacon, Page 3 Tucker Discusses SCB Format At SG Meeting by Lisa Gurka Jay Tucker, Assistant Director of Housing, announced at Monday night's Student Government meeting that applications for next year's Student Center Board are available in his office. He also commented that next year's board will have a different format . Members of the board won't get paid for simply being on the board, according to Tucker . There will be 13 student members, along with two administrators. All student members will be required to work in the Student Center in order to be members of the Student Center Board. "We're proposing this in order to get more people involved with the Student Center," Tucker commented. The amount of scholarship cuts reported in last week's Beacon were incorrect. Student leader scholarships, currently full scholarships, will be cut to 2/3 for the 1982-1983 school year. In 1983, they will be cut to 1/2, and in 1984 the scholarships will be phased out. A new proposal has been submitted to President Capin, however, and if there are funds available, there is the possibility of the new proposal. According to SG President Ana Nunez, the new proposal calls for a 1/4 cut in student leaders' scholarships, thus reducing the amount for 1982 - 1983 to a 3/ 4 scholarship . A fun d request of $175 by the Psychology Honor Society and the Psychology Club was unanimously passed by SG . The money will be used to help defray costs for members to attend the Eastern Psychological Association Convention in Baltimo re, MD . The president of the Fine Arts Association requested $92 to cover the costs of two guest artists who presented a one-day workshop this past_Mon~ay. Because of a mix-up in the renewal of the Fine Arts Association's charter with SC, the fund request was postponed until their constitution could be passed . Since this was the first reading, a vote will be taken next week . Big Brothers/Big Sisters presented a fund request for $119 (also a first reading) . This money is needed to defray the cost of a bus trip to the Bronx Zoo for the little brothers and sisters. SC unanimously passed a vote of confidence. Elaine Kerchusky, a junior business major, was nominated for the office of Student Government President. She will be running unopposed for that office in the election to be held on April 6. Elections Committee Chairman Ralph Pringle announced that SG, CC and IRHC elections will take place on that date. The voting times and places are as follows: on Tuesday, April 6. Corresponding secretary Marge LeBlanc reported that eight students have expressed interest in attending the upcoming NACURH National Conference. She stated that fundraisers for the trip will include an Easter egg sale, which will take place before break, and an Allen Sub sale. The subs will be delivered April 15 and the order deadline is April 8. Student Center Director Jay Tucker noted that the Student Center Board will have a new fo rmat next year. The Board will consist of 15 members: 2 admini- by Donna Nitka Officer nominations for the 1982-83 Inter-Residence · Hall Council were held during Sunday's meeting. Nominees for the offices of president, treasurer and recording secretary will run unopposed. Marge LeBlanc, the current IRHC corresponding secretary, was nominated for the office of president. IRHC recording, secretary Stacey Lipman and Food Committee Chairperson Mary Kutz are the candidates for the vice-presidency. Copus respresentative Naomi Harris received the nomination for the office of recording secretary. The candidates fo r the office of correspo ndin g secretary are Sandi Bartels, Publicity Chairperson, and Mary Coates. Lori Kocur was nominated for IRHC treasurer. The elections for all IRHC officers will be held Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Pricesf!I ' "scenic" route has been chosen fo r the Hally's course. The Council discussed plans to initiate an on-campus parking fee for commuters, which would be effective beginning next fall. Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was passed which will allow members to begin talks with the college administration concerning the legality of such a fee. The proposal before the Council now is to charge each commuter a semester fee of $20 if he is given a parking space on campus. The money thus raised by the Council would be used to subsidize offcampus parking programs. With this system, the Council plans to further alleviate the high cost of parking, a problem faced by most commuters who drive. Two Council members voted by John Finn The Commuter Council Road Rally will be held this Sunday, April 4, from 3-5 p .m . A minimum of 20 cars will be necessary fo r the contest to begin, and registration is being conducted this week, according to Mary Ellen Judge, Commuter Council Secretary. The Rally is designed to test the skills of contestants and is not meant to be a race. According to the rules, points will be deducted from scores if contestants reach checkpoints too early. The contest is open to all Wilkes students, and there is a registration fee of $5.00. Prizes of $100, $50, and $25 will be awarded. A party will be given following the Rally for participants and those who helped conduct the event. .Jud_ge commented that a very Wrangler Phone: 287-1202 STORE HOURS: 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 270 Wyoming A'(e. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA Et Master Charge Accepted Student Center. Advisor Paul Adams reported that housing contracts for the 1982-83 school year will be sent out within the next few days. He reminded students that the signed housing contract and a $50 room deposit must be returned to the Housing Office by April 16 if the student wishes to participate in the room selection process. Room selection will be held from April 19 to April 23, He also stated that, due to a change in fin ancial aid, students living off campus will no longer receive aid for living · expenses. Road Rally Set For Sunday LOWEST PRICES! • • • • • strators; 3 student leaders or directors who will act as social director, personnel director, and secretary; and 10 Board members. Tucker stated that the Board members will also work in the Student Center. The three student directors will each work a total of 12 hours per week in the Center. The remaining· Board members, who must qualify for white card work, will each work six hours per week in the Student Center. Members will be required to attend Board meetings every Tuesday at 11:15 a .m. Applications are available in Tucker's office on the second floor of the Commuter Council Largest Selection of Jeans and · Corduroys in the Valley. Levi the Ball on Homecoming Weekend, with "Cinderella" being chosen from any class. However, several members felt this would cause problems with the election of a Homecoming Queen, who is chosen from the Senior Class. The Committee welcomes suggestions from the student body. Bruce Williams, President of the Senior Class, commented on the condition of Stark Lobby. He felt that because of the litter and general poor appearance of the lobby, it looks bad to prospective students who are currently touring the Wilkes campus. Dean Hoover advised members of SG to "take it upon themselves to police the campus, and remove an outdated publicity and litter." The Student Government film this week is "Godspell." It will be shown on Friday, April 2, at 7 and 9 p.m. in Stark 101. IRHC Conducts Officer Nominations KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Lee ing for SG, CC and IRHC Presidents to paint publicity for their campaigns on the boards surrounding the construction site for the new dorm. The boards will be divided on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Ecumenical Service, held on Sunday, March 28, went well. Nunez commented that everyone involved did a good job. The schedule for next year's services will follow the same series. That is, services will be scheduled for Orientation, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Chanukah, and Easter /Passover. The 50 Anniversary Committee has been meeting to discuss plans for the finalization of the Cinderella Ball. Problems have arisen as to the date of the Ball because of the apparently filled social calendar for next year. The Committee had planned to hold 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Stark Lobby, and 4:30 to 6:30 p .m . in Pickering Hall . Student Government, on the advice of advisor Dean Art Hoover, is endorsing a policy that currently exists in the faculty and student handbooks concerning exams in the week prior to finals. The policy states that "no major examinations may be given during the last five class days preceeding final examinations without the approval of the department chairman and the Dean of Academic Affairs." This policy is also up for discussion before the Academic Standards Committee. Nunez reminded all clubs and organizations that posting publicity posters on glass or windows is against college policy. Posters are allowed only on the designated bulletin boards. SG passed a motion, 14-9, to allow students runn- • l t ~ a 10n ~~~~~~~~~-~---- th again$t the proposals, and stated that if a student deserves a parking space on campus according to the Council's merit point system, he should not be charged . Other mem bers raised questions such as, "What new services will be provided for the $20 .00 fee?" and "Will students be guaranteed a space if they pay the fee?" Joe Knox, CC President, said, "If charges are levied, spaces will be guaranteed to those who are given permits, but, Knox added, only if those persons have paid the charges. Knox added that next year, stricter on-campus parking regulations will be in effect. The Council is planning to assign each permit holder to one specific space for the entire semester. · -~~~~ Tonight, April 1st Beer Bash With F.~BJJ~Ul~AY c Phone: 829-0000 (No Cover Before 10:00) Sun. - Cafe Ole (No Cover) Wed. - Head East Thurs. - Frankie & The Knockouts Comlnp April 21 - Uriah Heap ~ I I Wilkes-Barre Blvd. & ·I ~:=,°£:._ Ph. 8a2-?04S · -laport• ...._ --CoW ..__ Coll In Advance fr-..,.,:,::;nd""...-._ ..... .,, "' ~ ..................................,...........................1--~!!~Ji.A,!b~~~J!..c.LA~~!ll~.£~~---- - - - - - - - - - - - · Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston ' Market Sts. ,11 I t1 • I I It• (Must Lea Card) �Page 4, The Beacon, April 2, 1982 Who To Endorse? In past years, editors of The Beacon have endorsed candidates for the office of Presidents of Student Government, Commuter Council, and Inter-Residence Hall Council. This year, both the candidate for SG President and the candidate for IRHC President are running unopposed. That leaves only the contest for CC President open for comment. After reviewing both candidates' platforms and listen ing to their presentations at the Presidential Forum on March 30, we find both candidates of equal potential ability. The similarities in the backgrounds of Mary Ellen Judge and Ed Stachowiak are striking. Both have been · associated with CC for three 7ears. Both are Biology maj>rs, and have been editors o the biology club newslet- _ ter. As their platforms indicate, they have basically the same ideas for the governance of Commuter Council. Considering how much (or how little) we know about anything else of each candidate, we feel it would be im possible to choose between the two. We also feel it would be unfair to encbrse one candidate and not the other, based on the above reasons. I, Mary Ellen Judge, submit this platform as an outline of the ideas and goals that I intend to fulfill as Commuter Council President. I plan to work for the needs and improvements of the Wilkes College commuter students . I. Parking a. To charge a set fee for parking permits on campus that would be awarded per semester basis. This money will be used to subsidize Park and Lock stickers. A set amount will be put aside per month for the sole purpose of this subsidation . b. Parking permits will be coded, that is, each space in the commuter parking lots will be numbered and the number of the space as well as the initial letter of the lot will be printed on the parking permit. This will insure a parking space for each commuter with a permit in the parking lot that he or she has been assigned to. c. To investigate and examine all spots around campus that would be able to accomodate cars for parking. The area would be submitted for approval to the Administration. In this way, more spaces would be available for parking to commuting students d. To set up meetings with King's College commuter council for the purpose of establishing cooperative programs involving lower municipal busing and parking rates. II. Social Activities a. To work for a more comprehensive social schedule that would allow for more off campus as well as on campus parties. Party creativity has dwinclled over the past few years and this must be changed with new ideas . · b. To work for the scheduling of more college functions during the activities periods . III. Apartment Involvement a. To form an active apartment committee that would better integrate apartment students with the commuter council. This would be accomplished by obtaining a list of all apartment students and personally contacting each one and inviting their perticipation in commuter council. N. Overnight Commuter Facilities a. To establish as quickly and efficiently as possible a program called Overnight Facilities for Commuters. This program will allow commuting students, should they decide to, to be allowed to stay overnight in the cbrmitories due to severe weather problems. My goal is to fully publicize this program , allowing each commuter student to be exposed to the benefits of this worthwhile program. V. Commuter Involvement a. To increase commuter involvement in college affairs by periodically sending representatives from commuter council to clubs and organizations to inform them of upcoming events that would interest commuter.s as well as the progress of commuter council itself. b. To arrange a commuter forum, similar to the one held in February, 1982, once a month that would be open to all commuting students. With this forum, students will be able to voice their problems and keep informed about commuter council's P.rogress. VI. 'After Hours'' Administrative Office a. To work for the establishment of ari "after hours" administrative office at the college. This office would help provide students, most especially commuters with the services that might have otherwise been unavailable to them during the hours they arew on campus or that might have been inconvenient for them to contact while on campus. VII GROUP INSURANCE RA TE a. To look into a program involving a group insurance rate for all interested Wilkes College students. Since I am campaigning for CC, I will attack the subfct of commu ting first. I would like to see a much better system of worked out for those taking an LCT A bus to school. I can relate well to the issue since I travelled as such for over two years. A much better price deal should be arranged and I will strive to attain such a goal. This can be done with negotiations on bus tokens as wellas the "fare deal" system . Also, for those who walk to P[L South, I would like to see a sidewalk put in behind Hollenback to facilitate easier walking as well as beautifying the campus . Although the system of the Car Pool referral system has not worked in the past , I would like to see it work this coming year. Also I would like to develop more fully the overnight fa cilities system proposed this year. I now move to the most serious problem faced by commuters; parking. It is obvious to any student who commutes via his own vehcile that there is no clear cut solution to the parking problem (contrary to the statement made by my opponent). But this realism cbes not impede our progress in attempting to better this dilemma. I have made throu~hout the academic many suggestions to the council. Some of them include the muilti-level deck and charging for the award of parking stickers. Although trhe parkade is out of our realm, a much better parking system is not . Along with ideas from others, I have proposed a basic system for next year. m This includes charging for a parking space (akin to the U of Scranton system). This money would not be used for CC's benefit but rather would be utilized to subsidize the Price of the P[L parking stickers. This still would provide a benefit to t 0 those receiving the parking sticker due to need as well as lowering the price of P[L stickers fro those not fortunate enough to get a parking sticker. Also, the system would work on a per semester basis as opposed to the per year basis currently in effect. This would make more stickers available since many can be reused due to graduation in December, change in schedule, and differences in need. Also, I would like to see the policing of these lots strictly enforced. I once proposed the IDEA OF REDESIGNING THE STICKERS SO TO SPECIFY WHICH LOT A CAR WOULD BE PLACED IN. Also, I want to have the lot spaces numbered. Thus with this information conveyed on the stickers, the parking according to assigned spaces could be strictly enforced. As far as programming goes, I would like to see the social calendar for next year paralled , if not imitate that of this year. The social com mittee with its four mapr events is more than one could possibly ask for. The coffeehouse is rolling along better than ever. The movie matinee needs work buty is an excellent idea . i would also like to see new and innovative events for the committees such as the road rally being held this year. Also, we should put more work into the Student Center and Apartment committees. Now I will deal with which in my eyes , is the most important committee of all; the Publicity committee . I was chairman of the Publicity and Elections committee two years ago . Throughout the years I have realized that an event is made successful only through the publicity it receives. You, the people of The Beacon can relate to this first hand. I along with another student basically initiated the P[E committee to what it is TODAY. Those green signs you see plastered all over the campus were my cbing during my term. It has this year and must continue to remain in able hand<; if CC is to prosper. The CC forum is an excellent idea for visibility and publicity. Akin to publicity, I emphatically promise (not µst propose) to fill the council (24 members plus associates). How can we reach our constituents if we fo not operate at full potential. I now move to my personal record. As stated before, I was the chairman of P[E committee for one year . This knowledger is essential if we are to run an organization of such magnitude. I am sorry to say , but my opponent has not had this experience. This year we are basically equated as far as committee experience goes. I roam wioth most committees in order to get a more broad spectrum of what goes on. I still have an affinity for the P[E committee. Being vice president of CC for the past year has given me more experience than can be expressed in word<;. Being Joe's right hand man, I have followed in his shadow in order to ''learn the ropes" in hopeful/ anticipation of this year. Once again, my opponent cannot equate this experience . Last year I was editor of a minor publication which has developed my sense of publicity. Due to many scientific presentations (I attended one this weekend in Pittsburgh) I have developed a sense of public speaking. Once again , my opponent cannot relate to this. The most important of all qualifications is my serving as Biological Society president for one year . I have learned still am leaming the ways of hanclling a club through managementy which is a day and night difference from being part od it. I feel I can use this experience to run CC next year without having to go through a transition state as anyone else would. I am leaving the club eith a wealth of experience and appreciation for it in order to put it to use for the constituents of CC. In closint, I wish to have all consider my platform as well as extremely superior qualifications in choosing a president for next yeart . I borrow the phr~;- : "µdge for yourself" in choosing a CC president . I feel I am the most qualified for the pb and can do the most to benefit those who make CC: the commuters. Thank you. Ed Stachowiak r-ua ...t V C~ Cornrnentary by Carl von Kadtke The near future f(lr Wilkes Colle)!e will be difficult for st u :l ,- nts and faculty . At either side of the podi um, the issue will be the lack of fund<; . From the student's perspective, the lack of Federal funding as a part of President Reagan's budget plans, combined with inflation and restrictions on the surviving aid programs adds up to trouble. Many students will postpone or cancel their plans for a college education . Others will seek military sponsored college programs. Whatever the choice, this drain of young people from private colleges to these alternatives will hurt medium and small institutions. In the word<; of our College President, Dr. Capin, " ... it will not be surprising to see mergers or closures of small and medium sized colleges in the near future .'' The College's position is also bleak. Wilkes budget planners ex pect that there will not be the usual number of college age people available even if the aid programs were considered, since the "baby boom" of the post world war two era ended in the early 1960's. Costs of heating, staff, and maintenance are also rising, resulting in a drain of dollars from within as well as outside the campus . The answer to these problems is direct and simple, at least in terms of economics . Cost cutting as well as cost-effectiveness planning will be the trend setting ideas over the next decade : Wilkes College students can expect to see changes soon . There are plans underway to allow an exchange of Wilkes and Kings College foreign language staff. Hybrid aca demic departments, as well as the elimination or re-structuring of others will be possibilities. In short , all departments will have to show their worth. This cbes not mean that the spirit of a liberal arts college will be eliminated. The Humanities will be preserved to provide" ... an education for a way of life , ' 'accordind to President Capin. Expanded night class and continuing education programs will be set up to recover some of the loss in stu dents and revenue, but_even with all of the attempts at making the budget efficient , a freshman entering Wilkes can expect a yearly increase in tuition at approximately two to three hundred dollars. Although these problems are serious, the Financial Aid Commitment Team (or F.A.C.T .), an advisory group on financial aid has been formed, F.A .C.T . consists of Wilkes College, College Misericordi a, Kings College, Luzerne County Community College , and the Hazelton Campus of Penn State. This group held a press conference on February 24 , 1982. At the meeting all of the college 's proclaimed that they would be hurt by the cuts in financial aid, inflation, energy costs , etc. However, I did see something which, even in the discussion of the woes and wants of the institutions inspired in me: The positive and constructive power of a crisis pulling colleges as well as the students and faculty of a college together, making them realize the interdepenrence of the individual parts to the whole . can lead to a Renaissance in the quality of a college education . This awareness is the best thing we can foster in the decade ahead. - �April 2, 1982, The Beacon, Page 1\ Dr. Fox To Pursue Studies Abroad Name: Marge Le Blanc Hometown: Pottsville , PA Class of 1983 Mapr : Political Science ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCE : IRHC Representative, Catlin Hall - one year IRHC - CC Social Committee member - one year Chairperson, Publicity Committee - one year Chairperson, Social Committee - one year Representative at three National Association of College and Unive rsity Resident Hall (NA CUR CH) - one year Served as National Communications Coordinator (NCC) to (NACURCH)- one year . IRHC Corresponding Secretary - one year Class of' 83 Executive Council - one year Volunteer at Visitation Day and New Student Orientation Member of Homecoming Committee - two years Statistation for Lacrosse T earn - Spring 19 81 Member of C.O.P.U.S. - one year National Student Lobby Day-Spring 1981 PLATFORM 1. A . Increase strenght of the organization and awaren ess of IRHC on campus. .,. · a. To build up pride within the organization. b. Encourage associate membership and non-member atten dence and involvement. c. Initiate a publicity campaign to make all hall students more aware of IRHC , its purpose and accomplishments . EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 1. Study the method by which election of members of Executive Council takes place. b b b a. a. a. a. b. Establish confidential evaluation of executive council and chairpersons on a semester basis . c. To hold a weekly executive council meeting, which represen tatives may also attend. C. Increase awareness of and involvement in National Association of College and University Residence Hall s (NA CUR CH). 2. PARKING A. Initiate a Study of the parking problems and establish and publish guilelines for the selection of parking sticker recipients. B. To reduce the aura of mystery concerning the selection process . C. Reorganize the parking committee to include representatives from Hall Presidents Council. 3. HALL GOVERNANCE A . Continue and encourage growth of the Hall Presidents Council. B. Support the establishment of guidelines for Hall Council Officers developed by Hall Presidents Council. C. Reorganize the parking committee to include representatives B. Support the establishment of guidelines for Hall Council Officers developed by Hall Presidents Council. C. Hold a Hall Council Workshop which would aid officers in carrying out their position . ryingh out their position. a. Outline duties and responsibilities. b. Review regulations and make suggestions concerning social programming D. Set up a Hall of the Month program. 4. Continue Freshmanb Follies and the Red Hot Times . 5. Improve relationship and communication with other studentorganizations and with campus publications. COOK'S 45 S. WASHINGTON ST. 822-tt tf Spring Fever Weekend Appearing Friday and Saturday Columbia Recording Artist Dakota with Bill Kelly and Jerry Hludzik Will open with an acoustics set before Dakota to electrify your Spring Fever Appearing Sunday The Jimmy Moore Band Coming April 18 Magnum PROPER ID AND ATTIRE A MUST by Amy Elias The National Council on the Humanities has recently granted Dr. Christopher Fox a Summer Stipend to complete work at Oxford University for the summer of 1982. An Assistant Professor of the Depart ment of Language and Literature, Fox was awarded the stipend after the Council chose his proposal from hundreds submitted fo r review . A scholar of late seventeenth -andeighteenth-century literature , Fox had submitted his proposal entitled ''Studies in Eighteenth Century British Literature and Psychology : 1694- 1785" after he was nominated for Council recognition by the Name: Elaine Kerch usky Hometown: Folcroft, PA Class of 1983 Mapr : Business Administration Dr. Christopher Fox SG EXPERIENCE: SG rep - three years Executive Council - two years Recording Secretary - one year Vice-President -one year Chairperson Film Committee - two years Senior Representative to Graduate Studies Faculty Committee one year Senior Representative to Teacher and Effectiveness Committee (: TREC)- one year Co-chairman Concert Committee - one year Member 1981 Cherry Blossom Committee Used Bookstore Co -chairman - one year Mmeber SG Academic Committee - two years Class od 1983 Executive Council Member - three Years. Freshman Orientation Group Leader - two years . Advisor to Freshman Class - one year ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Voluynteer at Visitation Day 1981 Wilkes Letterwoman -two years Varsity member Woman's Basketball Team - two years PLATFORM 1. Improve communications between SG and student body. A. First , it is import ant that students are to express thei r feel _i£1gs aho11t certain issues. · This can b'- achieved hv: a. Better informing .the student body og the activities fo SG. b. More student input on such matters as the budget and policy making procedures . c. Encourage students as well as faculty and administration to attend more SG meetings and voice their opinions. d. Work closely with CC and IRHC. Maintain good communiocation between facu lty committees and students. and possibly expand representation. e., Schedule "student speakouts" to hear student input 2. More student involvement in campus, social and acadenic event 1. Improve general awareness of student services. B. Stress student involvement · C. Personal contac t with students and all campus organization such as the media and all clubs D . Increased publicity for all functions E. Insure student representation with matters in conµncti on wit administration. F. Maintain good communication between faculty committees 'an . students, and possibly expand representation. 3. Establish Programs: 1. Establish a systemn to more accurately analyze the needs of va rious clubs and organizations concerning fund requests. 2. To encourage individual departments to be more financiall _ supportive of clubs and organizations associated with each depa rtment 3 . Carefully plan each SG budget 4. Revamp SG social Committee. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• BIO CLUB TOCA PARTY Saturday, April 1 7 - 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Student Center But/ding frice: $1. 50 at door Wilkes' English Department. Now that he has been awarded the stipend, Fox will pursue the topic of his proposal at Oxford , and will live for two months at the University and utilize the facilities at Bocileian Library and the British Museum in London for his research . Fox noted that the opportunity to study at Oxford will enable him to explore the whole concept of self and consciousness in the eighteenth century. One of the problems of present scholarship on this topic, he added, is that many scholars have approached eighteenth-century literature from a twentieth-century psychological perspective . In order $1. 00 if in costume to fully understand and appreciate the works of the eighteenth century , said Fox , one must come to terms with the eighteenth -century perspective. Through his research and other ~ctivit\es, Fox is attempting to cb µst this. After submitting a topic propo~al . to the Modern Language f\ssooatwn (MLA) for its meeting m December of 1982, Fox was .11iven the chairmanship of an MLA session in the Division of the Eighteen th Century . His proposal, "Psychology and Literature in the Eighteenth Century ,·· was chosen from among thirty-fivl' proposals submitted by various t. ighteenthcentury scholars . One of Fox's responsibilities as Chairman of the MLA session will be to select speakers who will pre sent papers on .,ighteenth-cent ury literature , and to moderate a panel discussion of the ideas presented. The MLA Division of Restorat ion a!"ld Early Eighteenth-Centur y Literature, when informing Fox that he would be chairing the session, wrote that its members were "impressed with the originality and attractiveness' ' of his proposal idea , and that they were certain that he would "attract good papers and a lar_ge and enthusiastic audience. '' . Fox is· als~ completing a book of ~1s own, whtCh has been five yea rs m the making. Tentatively titled Locke and &r/y Eighteenth -Century Literature, the book will deal with . Locke's theory of personal 1dent1ty and will feature a discussion of this theory and its influence on t!1e theological, philosophical, and literary circles of Locke's time. It will· also explore the impact of Locke's theory on the writings of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope . An article by Fox that both encapsulates and further explores this topic, " Locke, the Scriblerians, and t~e Discussion of Identity in Early Eighteenth-Century England,'' will be published this spring in Eighteen th -Century Studies. . PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino 's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza Lasagna, Strornboll, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from -' .,.m. to 8 p.m.) All the Macaroni you can eat $2.59 Meatballs served with first dish Food and Music With "The BLUES BROTHERS" as DJ's OPEN SIX DAYS A WEIK - Monday to Soturclayi 11 to 11 Join us and do as the Romans did! Fro• S• IO FRIE DELIVERY With A $S.00 Order. ·······················································•·· PHONI 125-ot31 i �Page 6, The Beacon, April 2, 1982 r -------------GuestCommentary--------------. A View From The Other Side OJ The Desk by Lisa Cobb I have spent most of my life sitting at a desk in a room usually composed of one wall of windows, one wall blank or lined with cabinets, and two walls of black slate. It hasn't been the same room all these years, of course, but every year the "new" rooms have looked the same as those the year before. Now, after 16½ years, an estimated 3980 hours, I am not sitting, but standing on the other side of the desk. I stand before a sea of, usually, blank faces . I ask questions, probe minds, lecture a little, give out assignments, and administer tests. I spend hours preparing for one hopefully dynamic hour during which I endeavor to spread some light on uninquiring minds and some expression on blank faces. I am constantly aware of that piece of wood and metal which separates me from them: the desk. It represents horrible things to me. It is a symbol of distance. In the beginning, I wanted to keep that distance. I felt a security in the fact that I was separated from the students by a desk. Now, however, I no longer need a symbol of security. That desk has become an obstacle. I can come out from behind the teacher's desk, but in order to get to the other side of the students' · desks, to get to the point where we are working together and not in opposite directions, I have to claw, scratch, and thrash through the invisible wall they have built. Every moment of the hour I spend with every class has to be energized, and I am the energizer. I'm exhausted after each class and then, from somewhere in the deepest chasm of my soul, I have to pull out more energy for th~ next group pushing through the door. My favorite high school teacher was right when she warned that the real world is a cold, cruel world. They are what's cold. They come to my classroom with no warmth - no energy of their own, with an expresson that says "energize me" or, worse, "entertain me." But I'm willing to hy. I want to do it. I want to get past that desk and bring them to life. This exhausting drive of mine is fine, however, only as long as I leave it in the building where it's needed . I can't bring it home not to a dormitory . I feel myself changing gradually as I leave the school building and walk toward my residence hall. By the time I reach my dorm, I am no longer "teacher" but "student." It's a difficult adjustment. I can't be teacher/ authority in Sturdevant Hall; I must be student with senioritis. I feel as if I'm in limbo - trapped somewhere between one world and another, belonging to neither. And I've discovered that I'm not alone. Any nurse in clinical or anyone on an internship can understand. These people are dealing with desks, too. The nurses find themselves behind the nurses' desk, but they know the real challenge is when they come out from behind it to work with the patients. Co-op jobs, especially those appropriate to business careers, have desks too. The Wilkes student on the job can know all the theory and understand the system, but, until he crosses over the desk to meet the people, he is really not a part. of the real world. And so we all, student-teachers, nurses, and co-op persons, cross over those desks in our respective ways and win our first victories in the real world. We are excited about it, but we soon discover that our friends who are still only "students" aren't interested in sharing our excitement. Over and over again, we remain silent, aware that we can't bring that world out there home and D'Vorzon Awarded Top Prize The abstract art work above entitled "Acabonac Air-Landing'' was painted this year by Berenice D'Vorzon, Associate Professor of Art at Wilkes College. It is part of her collection of acrylics which are currently on display in the Sordoni Art Gallery until April 18. POETRY CONTEST A Sl,000 grand prize will be awarded in the upcoming poetry competition sponsored by World of Poetry, a quarterly newsletter for poets. Poems of all styles and on any subject are eligible to compete for the grand prize or for 99 other cash or merchandise awards, totalinl( over 110,000. · Rules and official entry_ forms are available from the World of Poetry, 2431 Stockton Blvd., Dept. E, Sacramento, California, 95817. Berenice D'Vorzon, Associate Professor of Art at Wilkes College, was recently awarded first place for the best abstract painting in the Annual Guild Hall Members Exhibition at East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y. D'Vorzon's acrylic, entitled "Hot Night on Tick Island," was chosen by an eminent jury whose members included Yvonne Hagen, Ibram · Lassaw, and Mahonri Sharp Young. The Guild Hall membership is composed of professional New York artists who reside or work on Long Island. The award-winning painting is part of a. series of landscape- inspired abstractions which Ms. D'Vorzon is developing during her temporary leave of absence from Wilkes College. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT 1fm.ersnn 1 s HAPPY HOUR HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. MON.·SAT. that we can't take our "campus" selves along out there. The two worlds don't mix. And yet - even though I miss it - I wouldn't return to sit on the student side of the desk if I had to sacrifice standing before it to do so. I want to cross over it, or remove it as a barrier, to reach my students, but I now belong on "the other side of the desk." Perhaps the reason that I can not return fully to the student side of the desk is because I know too much. The other side of the desk is a separate world from which my view of things is altered. I see things differently. I see the Wilkes faculty differently. I see myself in anew way. It was a struggle to cross over the desk and I admit that this may be the reason I want the desk removed: because I want to be able to flit back and forth from "student" to "teacher." I want to .destroy the formality in my classroom because_ I keep thinking "Heyl I'm only four years older than these seniors. Some of my close friends on campus are only a year older then they I" But there isn't a desk between my friends and me. That desk is an obstacle to my relationship with the students, but what if I remove it? Will they no longer see me as authority and take advantage of me? You bet. When I consider this - the desk stays. So I maintain the distance. I take on an attitude that turns that desk into a wall. Oh-oh. Not only are the students building walls, but I am, too. Am I giving that desk too much weight? But it was so hard to move from one side to the other. It was the biggest hurdle I've ever had to jump in my life! Perhaps I'm looking at the desk in the wrong way. Maybe it's not for me to cross over the desk, but the students who should make the effort . Isn't it true that, ideally, the student should be reaching out for knowledge? The desk must remain, not as an obstacle, however, but as a symbol of the distance they must cross to reach knowledge and as a symbol of the bridge between being a student and a valuable contributor to the world . . I will meet my students half-way and help them, but only if they make the effort to cross over the desk and reach toward real education. I'm seeing the student's role from the other side of the desk and I'm realizing that I, some of my friends, and many Wilkes students are not making the effort. The reason I must change when I come back to the dorm from teaching is because here I must complain about work and any efforts I make in order to learn. As part of the stJdent body, I must expect to be spoon fed . Well, as a student and as a teacher, I want to destroy the limbo I'm in and unite my two worlds. Yes, I love the feeling of having senioritis and I wouldn't give up this temporary craziness, but let me admonish my fellow Wilkes students to start reaching out for knowledge. I realize now that many Wilkes faculty will meet their students halfway if the students make the effort to learn, if the students become their own energizers. The desk can symbolize a distance kept between faculty and students . But notice when you're in class that most students sit toward the back keeping not one but several desks between themselves and the teacher. As students, we hide behind a sea of desks, wanting only to be spoon fed the information and not making any efforts of our own. Yet we must, for, soon enough, we all will be on the other side of the desk. 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Call today for details, call collect (215) 820-0431 �April 2, 1982, The Beacon, Page 7 Poetry Reading Review----- DRABBLE .M~nuscript 's Efforts Applauded \. by Lisa Cobb The Manuscript Society hosted poet Mike Hattersley, a faculty member of Muhlenburg State College, on Wednesday evening, March 23. Hattersley read before an audience of approximately 25 students and faculty. Before reading his work, Hattersley discussed his view of poetry. He said that poetry is a precision, seeing the world in a precise way. He said that a poem should be a single flow of images which present a picture. The work should be concentrated and should never tell the reader what he should feel but, rather, should pre- sent images which will create the feeling. The poet commented that there is a war between the mind and reality which is constantly shaping and changing our imagination . Poet.y, he concluded, is the effort to catch emotion rather than to create a picture. Hattersley began reading with what he called "quiet poems." These poems were largely description which revealed the poet's sharp eye for detail. The poems I found especially well written and interesting were those in which he wrote about Cape Cod, where he DckerTape The Women's Free Lecture Series will present Kristie Hishman in a discussion on "A Psychology Approach to Disability," in the meeting room of Osterhout Library on Tuesday, April 5 from 12 to 1 p.m. ® by Kevin Fagan ----------~INCE 'f()l)'Rf. 'f~E. E,Ql'fOR.Of has spent a great deal of time. He spoke very softly while he read and he had a soft humor about him which helped the audience feel comfortable with him. At the end of his reading, he was asked for encore readings of some of the poems he had read and he was asked specific, detailed questions by some members of the audience. The poet commented that it is always an experience to read one's work in fron t of a new audience. He also commented that never before had anyone asked him questions dealing directly with specific lines and words. The reading was 'a success, to me, because of the audience response as well as the poet's willingness to first discuss his philosophy of poetry and then to answer the questions directed at him. Poetry readings are a valuable, educational program and the Manuscript Society should be commended for offering a fine reading, ·n,Hs ~E.11>5VAf'E.R, 1 OEMAKV -ro Ktlow If 'IOU IN"fE.NO fO f'RIMi' A RE:f(U,C:flON \ Wf.\..L ,1'1-\1'5 IS wrri-tOlJ1" A QOu&, -r"E. PooRE.S1' E,'(CIJSE. fOR A ~Eu>Sf'At'E.R 1'VE. E.'Jf.R ~EEi\\ ~ fllO. l U.. 1-\A~E ~Ou l(NOu) M'i 1 "'"" 5CI-IOOL PAPER 11».~ MUCK IU'.>RSf: 1""At,\ "f1H-S t Student Government will present the film "Godspell" on Friday April 2 at 7 at 9 p.m. in SLC 101. ' Letterwomen·s Club Celebrating Twentieth Birthday The First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre will show the film "Sleeper," directed by Woody Allen on Thursday, April 15 at 8 p.m . . _Hugh Wolff and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Jomed by Paul Spencer Adkins, an all-star cast, and the Philharmonic Chor_us will present a concert version of Verdi's master-piece, La TraVIata, Saturday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. at the Irem Temple, WilkesBarre. BSNNURSES: JOINA PROFESSIONAL TEAM THE ARMY NURSE CORPS OFFERS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES: .Professional growth through a variety of new and challenging clinical experiences. .A chance to continue your education on a post-graduate level. .Full-time professional patient care . .The prestige and responsibility of being a commissioned officer. .Assignments or Travel both in the US.and overseas. The Army will make every effort to give you the assignment you want . .Excellent pay and benefits . .Periodic pay raises as your seniority and rank increase. nounced that the letterwomen would be working the concession stand at football games and would split the profits 40-60 with the lettermen : 40% for the letterwomen 60% for the men. In December of 1965 the letterwomen had another bake sale. This time it was a cookie sale. The letterwomen baked 110 dozen cookies in the wincbw of the Gas Company Building. As the years past , they still baked cookies for the Gas Company, sold pins, sold programs, worked the concession stand, sponsored chnces and worked coat checks for other organizations ' dances . In 1982 the Letterwomen are still working hard. With five varsity sports for women and three co-ed teams , women athletes at Wilkes are cbing more than ever before. The Letterwomen's Club depends by Suzette Dr.anick Wilkes College isn t the only one celebrating a birthchy next year. One of the oldest and most organized clubs on campus will be celebrating its twentieth_ birthchy: The Let. terwomen 's Club. It all started back on March 12, 1963 in the gym office. The group was called the Wilkes College Women 's Lettermen Club. The Lettermen had a strong club and the Letterwomen wanted to pin , but they were denied admission. The women athletes decided to create their own club ; hence , the Letterwomen's Club was born . The first order of business was fund raising. In October ,1963 , the letterwomen had candy sales, bake sales , car washes and a shoe shine. In November of that year , the letterwomen made $21. In October of 1964, it was an- 113 South Main St. DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO Downtown Wilkes-Barre If you are a student nurse, or already have a BSN, contact the HOURS: DAILY 10AM - 5:30PM · ~ON . & THURS. 10AM - .9PM Army Nurse Corps today to see if you qualify. rrtzl, E1 ARMY NURSE CORPS BE ALL YOU CAN BE. 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Main St. Phone 824-4907 COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVETHRU SERVICE �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No. 22 April 2, 1982 Page8 The Beacon April 2, 1982 Lady Colonels Win Opener by Ellen Van Riper The Lady Colonels opened their 1982 season on an upswing as they cbwned Misericordia 3-1 at Kirby Park. The ladies only managed a total of four hits, but they used them to good advantage. The opening day line-up was the following: pitcher Sue Schwartz, catcher Karen Johnson, first base Lori Cashour, second base Renee Dougherty, third base Cas,hy Lee, shortstop Theresa McGraw, leftfield Charlene Hurst , centerfield Lisa Gi_gliello, and rightfield Karen Bove. Sue Schwartz, a freshman, had a good day both on the mound and at the plate. She tossed a one-hitter while issuing 7 walks and striking out 4. At the plate she managed 2 hits in 3 at bats. The other big performers for the team were jmiors Karen Johnson and Stacy Keeley and freshman Lisa Gigliello. Karen went 1 for 3 and knocked in one run , Stacy went for 1 for 1 with an rbi, and Llsa accounted for a run. As a tune-up for the regular season , the Lady Colonels travelled to Maryland to play a pair of exhibition games. The trip served a dual purpose, for it both created team co. hesion and provided the coaching staff with a chance to evaluate the new talent. All in all it was a successful purney for the team as they battered Washington College 16-3 and edged Western Maryland 8-6. A lopsided victory is always nice, but in the second game the Lady Colonels fought back from a 6-0 first inning deficit to pull out an impressive victory. The offensive leaders for the preseason were Karen Bove, Karen Johnson, and Cathy Lee. Bove belted out 3 cbubles and a triple enroute to compiling a .625 average. Johnson slammed a homer and a triple on the way to a .600 average. In addition she drove in 4 runs. Lee hit at an even .500 clip and knocked in 4 also . , The 1982 edition of the Lady Colonel softball team is for the most part young and inexperienced. There are five returning players from last year's squad, and it will be up to them to provide leadership for their young teammates. Heading this group of returnees is captain Karen Johnson, and she is repined by "veterans" Karen Bove, Stacy Keely , Kim Smith, and Carol Hagen. The first year players on the team are Lori Cashour, Jeanne Dougherty, Renee Dougherty, Llsa Gigliello, Diane Hall, Charlene Hurst, Marian Karmataviez, Debbie Kramer, Sue Leach , Cathy Lee, Theresa McGraw , Sue Schwartz , and Lynn Bush. The Lady Colonels will open their MAC slate with a cbubleheader against Juniata on April 3 at Kirby Park. LADY COLONELS A HIT IN 1982 DEBUT. Sue Schwartz, a freshman pitcher, connects for one of her two hits. The team downed Misericordia 3-1 at Kirby Park. from the bench by Ellen Van Riper CAGE ACTION AT THE GYM. The men of Bedford Hall took on WBRE last Thursday. The guys from Wilkes woo the contest handily. The temperature has been gradually rising over the past two weeks, and there has also been a similar rise in the number of pggers. The winter die-hards have been pined by their · fellow veterans who have come out of hibernation and also by legions of beginners. People are becoming more and more aware of the importance of physical fitness, and to many the solution is pgging. Jogging has become extremely popular for a number of reasons. First of all it is a relatively inexpensive activity. The only big expense'is a pair of decent running shoes . One could also buy expensive clothing and accessories, but all that is really needed are shorts, socks , t-shirts, and a sweat suit for colder weather. The second reason for the wave of pgging mania is the fact that the activity promotes cardiovascular fitness . The recent health awareness of the nation has been focusi ng upon this fact. On the surface the whole thing appears to be rather simple. All the pgger has to cb is tie the laces and take to the streets. Even though the road may appear to be a bed of roses, there are still thorns which can harm and impede thepgger. For those who run along roadways and/or sidewalks there are numerous things of which to be wary. Veteran pggers all develop "street sense," but those who are µst starting may face a road fraught with danger. The mapr problem concerns automobiles and ignorant dri_yers . · Car exhaust, especially during rush hour, is not the most pleasant thing to breath in, so avoidance of mapr toads is a good idea . Other than this cars themselves ' are completely harmless. Unfortunately, . i 0 nothing more infuriating than runevery veteran pgger has a good story to tell. One of the favorite tricks of nin~ with a loose dog nipping at these " drivers" is to drive up beone s heels and seeling the owner hind an unsuspecting pgger and lay stand idly by. Most dogs have only on the horn. They get cheap thrills playful intentions when they do watching the poor soul µmp five feet this, but once in a while a pgger runs across one that doesn't. This into the air. Of course there is also verbal can lead to an extremely unhealthy situation. abuse of all kinds, and female pggers If this happens, there are two seem to get the worst of it. Women things which can and should be have to put up with whistling, lewd done. First of all, one should never remarks, and wiercbs looking for a panic or act afraid, for that only enpick-up. Sometimes the best thing courages the dog. It is natural to be that a woman can cb to alleviate this scared to death, but don't let the dog abuse is to look as ugly as possible know it. The second thing to do is while pgging. However, this tactic to get rid of the dog. can backfire, for it makes one susIt sounds difficult , but it is easy. ceptible to a different set of remarks. All one needs is a loud voice and a The last auto related problem is bit of courage . If one gets mad intersections and crosswalks . Rule number one is not to trust turn indi- · enough, there is usually more than enough of both. To rid oneself of a cators and/or a lack of them . Ten to · bothersome dog one need only to one they cb not mean a thing. stop short and bark at it as loud as •Many trusting pggers have been possible. It also helps to sound mean sent scampering back to the safety and to add a good growl. Doing this of the curb by cars which tum in the might look ridiculous, but nine out direction opposite of that which the of ten times the dog will cease to be blinker indicated. The best thing to a nuisance. cb is to wait for a sizeable break in The last dog-related problem is the traffic. the prevalence of canine debris Up until now the problems cited which lines many favorite pgging have pertained in general to pgging paths. It seems that the best paths along streets and sidewalks. For those who think that pgging in to run along are also the best ones for the walking of cbgs. · There is Kirby Park and other such areas is safe, there are special difficulties nothing more exasperating than which can tum pgging into a nightstepping in a pile of this stuff. The best way , to avoid this is to pg with mare. Most of the problems stem from one's eyes focused upon the running surface. Some good scenery may be cbgs and/or their ignorant owners. Kirby Park cbes have a leash law, missed, but so will be a messy ·and but for the most part it is ignored. smelly situation. Once the pgger learns to avoid Many people believe in letting their and/or cope with these and other cbgs run free in order to get enough such problems , he or she will find exercise. Joggers also run free, and the activity to be extremely enpyful the presence of a loose dog often reand beneficial. In fact the benefits sults in more than enough exercise. and pleasure which come from pgAll veteran pggers also have their ging far outweigh any problems or favorite dog story, and is certainly · l re is inconveniences. � 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 1982 April 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 April 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ad511c5b4d1ca84a741260c474d6a7a4.pdf d27b79d02a50db1f820ae113f0182037 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No. 21 March 26, 1982 TljG Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Jazz Concert Considered A Success by Lisa Gurka Student Government suffered a loss of approximately $1500 in the funding of the p.zz concert featuring Slam Stewart. The concert was held on Monday, March 15 . According to Treasurer Al Wirkman, of the $2000 allotted by SG for the concert, only $500 was returned in ticket sales both to students and the community. SG President Ana Nunez commented that she was pleased with the turnout, and especially with the large amount of students who attended the concert . ''Fl'bm how well the concert was received, "she said, " it felt like there was over 500 people in the audience. ' ' A number of fund requests were brought before the Student Government Monday night. In a second reading, the Society of Women Engineers requested $1 79 in order for five people to attend a conference at MIT. The conference , besides giving students an opportunity to present their papers , will allow them to meet with prospective employers. The request was passed, 21 -1-0. The Earth and Environmental Science Oub requested $1 75 to help defray costs for seven people who plan on attending the New England Environmental Conference. This request was passed unanimously. In a first readin_g, the Psychology Honor Society (Psi Chi) and the Psychology Club requested $175 for a conference in Baltimore, MD. The two organizations had planned to submit separate requests, but after a discussion with SG's Executive Council, it was decided that one combined request would be submitted. The conference will give students the opportunity to meet with graduate school representatives and present papers. Concerning student leaders' scholarships, Nunez stated that after meeting with the Board of Trustees, a proposal was developed for the eventual phase-out of the scholarships. SG,CC and IRHC Presidents currently receive a full scholarship. In 1982-1983, this will be cut to 1/3 scholarship ; in 1983-1984, it will be cut to ½ scholarship , and in 1984-1985, it will be cut to ½. For the 1985-1986 school year, there will be no scholarships offered for these positions. The line item budget requisitions for next year have been submitted, according to Wirkman. He also announced that any organization that had not submitted a budget requisition to him will not be considered for next year's budget. The Student Government/Commuter Council Presidential Forum will be held on Tuesday, March 30. April 1 will be the Nunez stated that SG will be accepting nominations for President at the next mPeting on Monday, March 29 . Two constitutions have been passed by SG, and the organizations are the Wilkes College Fine Arts Association and the Wilkes College First Aid Squad. Members of COPUS are circulating petitions voicing their concern •over President Reagan's proposed cuts in Student financial aid. The petitions will be presented to Congressman James Nelligan during Regional Lobby Day . Students are asked to participate in this campaign, but are cautioned to sign a petition only once. Today is the last day COPUS will be conducting voter re~istration on campus. The registration is for Luzerne County residents _only. Communications Studies Instructor Sought by Marian T. Koviack The Department of Language and Literature is currently looking for a full-time assistant professor in Communications Studies for the fall of 1982. The Department is searching for someone with a Ph.D. in Communications to teach broadcasting and production courses. The individual will also assist in the further development of the communications program . The Department advertised for the position last fall but, according to Dr. Thomas Kaska, Chairman of the Department of Language and Literature, the lack of a possibility for tenure hindered the search. This time the position offers a tenure tract. That means Rear Admiral Eugene J. Carroll, an outspoken critic of the nuclear arms race, will present a lecture next Thursday evening, April 1, .at 7:30 in Stark Learning Cent~r, Room 101. Carroll, who retired from the navy in 1980, is now the deputy director of the Center For Defense In.formation, a private agency in Washington, D.C. which studies and analyzes United States defense policies. In recent months, Carroll has attacked President Reagan's foreign policy and national security objectives, claiming they are more likely to cause a nuclear conflict th1ID to deter one. the position can become permanent. Kaska said the hiring of another person is "an important step forward for the program." The number of students enrolled in the program is increasing, and there is a need to expand the program. "When the time is right, Communications might even become a separate department, " said Kaska. Hiring a new communications professor will also present problems . Kaska stated that the Department will have to "work hard to keep our present media contacts . We want to maintain a balance between academicians and professionals in the field." The advertisement for the position has just been placed and no one has been interviewed at present. Debaters And Public Speaking Unit Participate In Final i'\1eet ·Of The Year The Wilkes College debaters and public speaking unit were once again in action this past week, traveling to Shippensburg State College to participate in the Annual Cumberland Valley Spring The Housing Office Directors reTournament. This was the final incently announced the selection of tercollegiate meet of the year for Resident Assistants for the 1982-83 school year. colleges and universities. The eight new female students · · All that remains now are the naselected as R.A. 's are: Judy Bantional competitions. kowski, Paula Hamorski, Sue Hav• Dr. Kinney, Coach and Director rilla, Betsy Keller, Loretta Martin , of the Debate Union , sent into Kathleen Roach, Cathy Schafer, and competition six members of his Leslie Schoenstein. squad - four freshmen and two The twelve male students chosen upperclassmen. The six Wilkes as R.A.'s are: Bob Bruggeworth, Dave Fife, Sean Harney, Ed Kerstudents entered all forms of comshaw, Bart Matson, Don Mencl , petition, from traditional debate Rich Murray, Frank Pape , Steve to individualized speaking events. Reta, Rick Sheaffer, Dave Yaron, The tournament lasted two days and Gu y Zehner. and drew more than 35 colleges The returning female R.A .'s are : and universities to the ShipSandy Bottone, Dina Campbell , pensburg campus. Marianne Hall , Mary Hyde , Stacy The Wilkes Debate Union memKeeley , Amy Lens, Leigh Maj:>r, Luann McHugh , Janet Sharkey, bers continued their string of vicTheresa Shemo, Phyllis Totaro . tories by winning four major vicThe returning male R.A .' s are: tories. Freshmen Donna O'Toole Don Burch , Tom Butcher, Fred captured a 1st place trophy in ImDaniele, Chris Fellin, Greg promptu Speaking, while her Marshall. R.A. 's Selected SLOCUM FIRE - Firemen put out a mattress that was on fire last week in Slocum Hall. Since that incident, two other fires have occurred there. An investigation into the origins of the fires is being made. The Housing Office is also reviewing fire prevention and safety procedures with residence hall students. teammate, another freshmen, for 3½ days of stiff competition . Marybeth Zuvich took a 2nd place Schools fro-m Maine to Va. and trophy in Oral Interpretation of West Va. are expected to parLiterature. ticipate in this national tournaUpper-classmen Darlene Schafment. Wilkes will enter Tradifer won a 2nd place award in tional Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Demogogic Speaking and com- · Debate, Discussion, and nine other pleted the tournament with a 2nd individual speaking events. place trophy in Sales Speaking Competition . Schaffer has never WINNERS ANNOUNCED The Manuscript Society of Wilkes lost a round of competition in the area of sales competition for the · College has announced the winners of its 1982 Literary and Art Conlast two years. test. The latest wins move the no. of Bernie Martz, a senior, won the awards won by the Debate Union Literary component of the contest this year to 60 . The Union is just 16 with his poetry submission entitled awards short of setting a new col"The Early Days." Honorable lege record for wins won in one mentions in this category were given to William Moncfiak for his year. poem " Reality and Other Bad The final competition for the Translations ," Anne May for her College will come this week-end poem titled "Poem for Peter ," and when Wilkes travels to WilmSteve Corcoran for his poem ington, Del. to compete in the "Boys." nationally-sponsored Pi Kappa The art submission which ptaced . Delta Nat. Forensics Honorary first in the contest was a photo by Society Province of the Colonies Marian Koviack . A photo submitted by Terry Tournament/Convention. 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Lourie noted that adoption of the constitution by each residence hall would not be mandatory. The Hall Presidents' Council is also preparing its own organizational constitution. There will be a CC-IRHC volleyball game today, Friday, in the gym at 3 p.m . Interested students are welcome. · by Donna Nitka During Sunday's meeting, IRHC president Bill Lourie reminded representatives tha t officer nominations will be held on Sunday, March 28. He once again urged students interested in running for an office to speak to the student who is currently holding that office. Nominations for the outstanding male and outstanding female representatives will be held April 4. The outstanding male and outstanding female residence halls, as determined by the Executive Council, will be announced on that date also. The Hall Presidents' Council is CC-IRHC Plan Weekend St. Patrick's Day Party Marge LeBlanc, IRHC Corresponding Secretary, reported that IRHC subm itted a nomination to NACURH for the "School of the Month " Award for February. The project nominated was the IRHC Valentine letter, "The Red Hot Times." Advisor Paul Adams encouraged residence hall students to become aware of fire safety devices . He asked that the residence hall fire doors be kept closed at all times, and that students become familiar with the fire / emergency procedures that are posted in each room . by John Finn The CC-IRHC St. Patrick's Day Party will be held this Saturday, March 27, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m . in the gym on South Franklin Street. A hot and cold food buffet will be served and music will be provided by "The Great Rock Scare," a popular area band. Although the total cost of the party for the two organizations will be $1405.00, tickets will only be $1.50 per person . Last week, a dispute between the two organizations over the ticket price was resolved by the join CC-IRHC Social committee. According to Joe Knox, President of the Commuter Council, his organization favored increasing the ticket price to $2 in order to cover more of the substantial cost of the party. The IRHC proposed no increase. Knox said that although the vote was "split down the middle," the committee decided not to increase the price. He said he is "not sure how the deci- PHEAA Summer Grant Applications Now Auailable In Financial Aid Office been made for an eligible Applications for summer PHEAA Grants are now available student, the agency will not permit the cancellation or in the Financial Aid Office. General basic requirement to refund of the payment solely to make the student eligible apply are: Student must: 1. Enroll for a minimum of 12 semester credit hours. An exception may be applied to grant recipients who have been full-time the previous term, are completing the Scholarships, Datsun "310" final term of a four-year or a · automobiles and sound equipment two-year program and are totaling $65,000 in value will be required to enroll in only (9) presented to university student semester credit hours during filmmakers and their schools in the the Summer term in order to sixth annual FOCUS Awards comcomplete the program of petition, sponsored by NISSAN study. . MOTOR CORPORATION in 2. A Summer term award is U.S.A. and co-sponsored by COLone of the maximum UMBIA PICTURES, THE LADD number of disbursements for COMPANY, DINO DE LAURENwhich a student may be TIIS CORPORATION, E MI eligible within the State FILMS , INC ., MAGNASYNC / Grant Program . Once a MO VI OLA CORPORATION, Summer disbursement has SHURE BROTHERS, INC . and Shoemaker-Kusko LE PARC HOTEL. .. . , Competition categories are Film making, Screen writing, Documentary Film , Animation / Experimental Film, Editing and Sound Achievement . Each category will be judged by a panel of distinguished professionals. Entries are due by April 15, 1982 and awards will be presented in a ceremony on June 28 at the Directors Guild Theater, in Hollywood. Information is available from university communications departments or from FOCUS , 1140 Avenue of the LSAT · GMAT Americas, Box CR-1 , NY, NY INTRODUCTORY SEMINARS 10036. Wednesflay Sponsored since its inception in April 14th' 1976 by NISSAN MOTOR COR- for another payment during a subsequent academic year. More specifics concerning applications are available at the Financial Aid Office. sion was reached, " and he suggested the need to "change the directions of the social committee." CC and IRHC are each subsidizing half the total cost and are hoping for a turnout of approximately 400 students. If this estimate is accurate they will recover $600 of their expenditures. The Council is also planning two events for the first week of next month . On Thursday, April 1, a skating party will be held from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Roller King on Church St. , Kingston. Admission is $1. On the following Sunday, April 4, the Road Rally, the Council's "last big event of the year " according to Joe Knox, will run from 3-5 p.m. The entry fee is $5 per car, and prizes of $100, $50, and two $25 prizes will be awarded to finalists. A party will be given for Rally participants from 5-8 p .m. in the Student Center. FOCUS Competition Provides Scholars~ip Opportunities For Student Filmmakers .. LSAT GMAT GREC>-n FREE Dorothy Dickson Darte Bldg. Room 202, Wilkes College LSAT 8:30 p.m. - GMAT 8:00 p.m. • Finest teaching staff available • 36-40 hrs. of classroom instruction • All additional 30-40 hrs. of convenient at-home tape preparation for LSAT and GMAT review sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the structuring of the new LSAT exam and S-K's transfer policy. Call today for details, call collect (215) 820-0431 PORATION in U.S.A., distributors of Datsun cars and trucks, the FOCUS Awards by this spring will have presented $304,000 in awards to 71 young filmmakers from more than 31 universities, nationwide. In a time when government support of the arts has been reduced, and when existing government and corporate support has become channeled into highly visible and well established areas such as museums, symphony orchestras, and public broadcasting, Datsun has increased its support to young filmmakers who traditionally receive little financial aid and who find the film industry the most dif_ficult to enter. "Each year, the FOCUS Awards offer an opportunity for student filmmakers to bridge the gap to professional status," asserted Joe Opre, Datsun's Director of Advertising. He pointed to the success of several recent winners: Albert Magnoli, of the University of Southern California, won first place in the filmmaking and editing categories for his film Jazz · and was subsequently signed to write and direct an independent theatrical feature film; Peter Ladue of Boston University, in collaboration with Roland Halle, the first place FOCUS '80 winner for the documentary fil m Karl Hess: Toward Liberty, subsequently won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Documentary - Short Subject. Mr. Ladue now teaches at Boston University and Mr. Halle was just nominated for another Academy Award for his film Urge To Build. Datsun's search for young filmmaking talent and its encouragement is broad. Opre noted, "Over the past five years FOCUS has awarded $239,000 in scholarships and awards to 53 students from 31 universities nationwide and has received entries from every state." Awards this year will add $65,000 to the total. In addition to underwriting the FOCUS Competition, Nissan/Datsun contributes additional corporate support to the college market by providing prints of winning FOCUS films to any university wishing to include these packages as part of its student activities program . . This year, two new major corporate sponsors, Columbia Pictures and Dino De Laurentiis Corporation, have joined FOCUS as co-sponsors. LE PARC HOTEL underwrites accommoriations for . r-----------suruiay7°Marcl1ft-7 1 I~ afion CrisiS&Warner I ~\ ,\ 1 I l II I 1 I I I I ~ Recording Artists Eye to Eye In Ctn.cert: No Cover. Commg 829-<'"0· A vv "' April 7 - Head East April 8 - Franke & The Knockouts April 18 - Prof. Irwin Corey , AP.ril 21 - Uriah Heap t April 25 - Doc Severinson I TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE t Phene: L_____,M.~~f~(!i/t.JJ.Q.J~..!IATJ9!i_____,..1 . BY PAPP ___ 55 N. Main St. Phone 825-711:0 winning students for the final awards ceremony/seminar program in June. Robert Wise, director of Star Trek: The Movie, Sound Of Music, West Side Story and member of Motion Picture Hall of Fame, this year joins the FOCUS Board of Governors which includes such other prestigious members of the film industry as Ingmar Bergman, Chevy Chase, Robert DeNiro, Federico Fellini, Milos Forman, Bob Fosse, Norman Lear, Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Neil Simon, Steven Spielberg, Francois Truffaut, and·Orson Welles. During the ceremony at Bur. bank Studios, Robert Wise observed, "As the most pervasive art form of the twentieth century, film continues to grow and innovate. Only by supporting our young people in their use of the medium can we all benefit from their talents". "Corporate support of the •arts is vital," concluded Datsun's Opre, " "aad we consider it both a responsibility and an honor to contribute to the recognition and support of young artists. " The FOCUS Awards are administered by TRG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. in New York. DECKOUR'S IIEIR Across froM Bishop Heban BRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO DELIVERY .TO COLLEGE ................_ Ph.N2-7Na -CoW.._- Collln Advonce for K90s and 0u«'tets (Must have LCI Canl) �Page 4, The Beacon, March 26, 1982 i---:---------- Guest Editorial Copy Editor Addresses Unlcnou,n Critic Wilkes cares enough about by Amy Elias our paper to bother refining This is an open letter to someone on the Wilkes camit until it is the best it cap be. pus. This someone recently sent a blue-penciled Beacon I have only one question for you, whoever you may to the Beacon office. Only be. Yoµ are obviously a the first page was sent, comperceptive and intelligent plete with circled correcperson, and you are obtions of typographical errors, grammatical errors, · . yiously concerned about the quality of the Wilkes student and misspellings. I would like· to th~nk this newspaper. Why then are person, but I cannot; the · you _pot pa'rt of our staff, corrected copy · was sent helping us to rid our paper of errors that persons of your anonymously to the Beacon office in an unmarked interability obviously find so upsetting? office envelope. I will therefore write an open letWe of The Beacon have been crying for help all ter. If you are t~ person who sent us · the corrected year. As Copy Editor, I page, this letter is addressed could certainly have used your help correcting the to you. I always sign my letters, so at least you '11 know sometimes unintelligable contributions we receive. I who /am. would have deeply valued As Copy Editor of The your assistance editing the Beacon, I can appreciate the varioys notices, antrouble you took to correct nouncements, news items, our mistakes. As an English major and student of feature articles, sports columns, play reviews, perEnglish grammar, I was imsonal interviews, letters to pressed with yourknowledge of grammar and your ability the editors, student government updates, editorials, to catch the minor (and maguest editorials, and ads that jor) errors which slipped by (which?) arrive on my desk us. It is gratifying to know every Friday, and which that at least one person at must be edited and set for the printer by Tuesday. I really , would have been grateful if you had lent me a hand on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m., when 3/4 of The Beacon arrives as late copy to be given, edited, to the printer by 9:00 a.m. I could have used your help at Wednesday-night layout, when every typeset article (the entire content of The Beacon) must be reread and corrected, letter by letter, with razor blades and scotch tape. I really would have appreciated your assistance at 11 :30 p.m. on these Wednesday nights, when articles which never made it to the printer are being typeset in the Beacon office, among the chaos of layout. I would have loved for you to help me on Friday, when the entire routine started all over again. By the way, did you know that three of the four articles that you corrected were typeset at our office by myself or our Assistant Feature Editor? I apologize for the numerous errors on '~inney's Kids' Praise Beacon To The Editor: In lieu of the financial difficulties plagueing Wilkes, the disgruntled attitudes of students, faculty and administration, alike, and the seemingly pessimistic outlook for the future of the college fo general, one can only wonder, "Is there anything 'positive' about Wilkes College?" We, the members of the Debate Union, feel that there are many 'positive' aspects to our college, and certainly one of those aspects is The Beacon. As we try to spread the good news of Wilkes College externally through our travels, it is The Beacon that helps to spread this message internally . We work long hours striving for professional and personal excellance and we know what true dedication to a cause is. Like us, you perhaps feel that no one really cares or appreciates what it takes to produce success . We do! In the Debate Union there are no individual winners to bask in the limelight when the awards are given out. Rather, it is Wilkes College that receives all the recognition, while we get the deep satisfaction of having achieved or goals successively. We suspect that putting out a newspaper like The Beacon is analogous to our Forensic/Debate competitions. As .our team researches, writes, and delivers our speeches, you have the responsibilities of reporting, writing and typesetting your news stories. This doesn't take into consideration all of the unknown or unaccountable hours you and your staff put in, taking the paper from the printer to the various distribution locations. Then what happens when Joe College picks up his copy of The Beacon? Chances are that he reads the articles that fit his fancy and he feels good, but if the articles don't appeal to him then The Beacon is critized for not having interesting articles that are to inform the student body. The students aren't the only ones to point the finger of blame: even the faculty and the administration in some cases only look at The Beacon to see the grammatical errors or to complain that you have misquoted or misrepresented them . We empathize with you over your cuts in scholarships (we have never gotten any) and in your operating funds (we too, work on a shoe-string budget and know just how difficult it is to run a successful program), but we feel that Wilkes College is a better institu- tion because of you, your staff and all of your hard work . It is true that we don't usually write a letter of this nature, but for once we felt it was time to give credit to one of the unsung heros of Wilkes College, The Beacon. As we attempt to create a image of excellence to high schools and other colleges on behalf of Wilkes College, it is The Beacon that helps to polish this image on campus . You are the "invisable voice" of this college, while we are the "visable voice." So among all the insults, budget cuts, frustration and the long hours of hard work, "Kinney's Kids" would like to add a muchneeded and rightfully-deserved round of applause. The Beacon is needed and wanted, and as long as there are .people as dedicated as you, 'The ~.Iieacon ··will survive , regardless of all the adversity. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! With Respect, "KINNEY'S KIDS" (Wilkes College Debat«l Union) both our behalfs. Because we were given minimal instruction on the new $18,000 typesetter, which was donated to the college only a few months ago, and because we are still inexperienced typesetters, and because most of the articles were typeset after 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night at layout, there were num. erous errors in the articles and little time to correct them. If we had had more reporters, the articles could have been written and typeset earlier. Thank you, however, for voicing your concern and letting us know that once in print, the articles were, at least, read. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to stop by the Beacon office Tuesdays between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. These are my office hours, and I would enjoy meeting with you during this time period to discuss any suggestions you may have concerning The Beacon and how it can be improved. I would also encourage you to become a member of our staff - even Dialog Seruice Bohning Qualifies Claims To The Editor: In a recent letter Barsoum and Borgstrom have suggested that it would be valuable to have Dialog available on the Wilkes College campus . While I would support that request, I would also point out that they have presented an incorrect and overly simplistic description of Dialog and its usage . For example, · 1. Dialog cannot replace a library. Any computerized information retrieval system is only as good as the data base that it relys on, and in many areas there are limitations in these data bases. 2. Total reliance on a Computer to answer information questions would be an absurdity. Instead, the computer is only part of a total information retrieval system . The chemistry department currently requires all majors to complete a 3-credit course on chemical information retrieval. We have a Dialog account which is used for instructional purposes, but this constitutes only a small I encourage you to think about the position of Copy Editor in the future. If you aren't available to meet with me between 1 :00 and 3:00, you can call Ext. 379 or Ext. 418 and leave your name and phone number. I will contact you immediately upon receiving the message, and will be happy to arrange a meeting time with you. I cannot contact you, because you did not do me the courtesy of giving me your name. I will note that there are appropriate channels through which you can voice your opinions to our staff. We are not hard to talk to, and we welcome your ideas. However, we do work very hard, and we deserve the courtesy that you would bestow on any fellow student. Please bear in mind, when you criticize The Beacon as you did in this instance, that you are not helping us to make it any better; an anonymous note that is obviously meant to rudely criticize our work generally will be ignored by the staff. portion of the course . 3. Dialog is not for the novice. Government, industrial, or academic libraries which have Dialog also have information specialists who work with the individual to construct and perform the actual search. Even these experts would have difficulty in making "an exhaustive search within 10 minutes." 4. Dialog is expensive. While there is no charge for an account number, there is a charge for every second of telephone and computer time used . From personal experience, even a brief search of a few minutes can produce a biil of over $50.00, not including an offline prints that might · be made . Also, off-line prints are generally bibliographic citations and not • full reprints of desired articles. While the latter are avail able, they are much more exp«msive. Continued on page 5 �March 26, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Sordoni 'Friends Of The Gallery' collegiate crossword Sponso~ing Three One-Day T~ips 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 "' The Sordoni Art Gallery of Wilkes College invites members of the campus and community to join "Friends of the Gallery" on three trips scheduled for the month of April. On April 3, the Gallery will sponsor a one-day trip to the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. to see "Rodin Rediscovered." On April 19, through April 24, "Texas Treasures, " will include galleries in Dallas and San Antonio . Finally, on April 28, members and guests of Sordoni will board the Queen Elizabeth 2, to travel to England to visit Galleries and British nobility until May 8. Cost and reservation information may be obtained by calling the Sordoni Gallery between 1 p.m . - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 10 sordoni Art Gallery Hosts SpecialExhibition & Sale A special exhibition a nd sale of original oriental art will be presented by the Wilkes College Sordoni Art Gallery on Tuesday, March 30, from 10 a.m . until 5 p .m. , in the Gallery, located in Stark Learning Center, South River Street Wilkes-Barre. The exhibit and sale will consist of selections from originaJ art including prints by both old masters and contemporary artists. A representative will be on hand to answer questions about the work, the artists, and the techniques employed . Marson Ltd. of Baltimore, in affiliation with Sordoni, will show approximately 500 works, including prints in portfolios, woodcuts, paintings, and manuscripts. For further information, contact the Sordoni Art Gallery at · 824-4651 , ext. 388. Ring* a.m. until 5 p .m. . , In addit'ion to· the · trips, the Gallery, which is open to the public on a daily, year round , basis, offers to the community a full schedule of exhibits and lectures. The Sordoni Gallery is housed in the Wilkes College Stark Learning Center on River Street . Parking is available nearby in Chase Hall Parking Lot. The pubiic is cordially invited to visit at no charge. 17 23 27 30 46 ACROSS 1 John Wayne movie, "In - ' s Way" 5 Bakery employees 10 Prefix meaning vessel 14 Eye part 15 Painter Claude16 Fusses 17 Vim 19 Walk like Amos McCoy 20 Idol, a la Genesis (2 wds.) 22 Part of m.p.h . 23 Was human 24 Army officer (abbr.) 25 Janeiro 27 Ohio team 28 Part of a diamond 29 Try 30 Former campus organization 31 Big name in cartoons (2 wds . ) 33 Car feature, for short 34 Asian New Year 35 Harvey the cocktail 40 Pre-43 Angered 44 Prefix or suffix meaning skin 45 Elegance 46 Mrs . Kramden 47 Moslem title 48 Upper House (Fr . ) 49 Initials on a coin 49 53 56 59 © Edward Julius Collegiate CW79-23 50 Type of firework (2 wds.) 53 " - corny as ... " 55 Knocking sounds 56 Apprehends 57 Show scorn 58 Oil l herb · 59 Small fly 60 More peculiar 61 Actor Sparks, et al. DOWN 1 Affectionate ones 2 Stated firmly 3 Slows down 4 Purple shades 5 " - old cowhand .. . " 6 Tepee-shaped 7 Last in line 8 Feted 9 Stall in mud 10 Miss Harper, for short · 11 Fatty 12 "-.- mr, prince will ... 13 Fish hawk 18 Prefix meaning foot 21 Classroom supply 26 Relative of ain't 28 Pointed remark 31 Author of "Our Town" 32 Unit 33 Pianist Templeton 35 Side show attraction 36 Nemesis of a certain 40 (2 wds. ) 37 Eve 38 Invalidated 39 Certa i n recipient 40 Ordinary 41 Lionized 42 Abhors 43 Word with man i ac or beauty 45 ear (listened) 48 Posed 51 Approximately (2 wds.) 52 Actress Darleen 54 High-speed plane Answer on page 6 MOVIE SCHEDULE "Women have served all these centuries as looking-glasses , possessing the magic and delicious power of reflecting the figure of man at twice its natural size." Virginia Woolf Continued from page 4 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK The explosion in the amount and complexity of print ed literature does present an increasing problem for those who need to consult a library, and~ sympathize ,City Beverage Co•pany 10-3 704 S. Main St. Bookstore PLACE T he Concert & Lecture Ser ies will conclude its present ation for the year on M~nday, Mll!'ch 29 w ith Carol T eitel speak m g on "Three Faces of Love." Downtown Wilkes-Barre TIME DATE Student Government will pr<'sent the film F,/ectric H orseman on Saturday, March 2 7 rn SLC 101 at 7&9 p ,m. Admission is S.25 with Wilkes ID and S.50 without . Dialog Serµice Claims r, J,l; F-J Mon., Tues. - April 5, 6 T here will he a frr(' ft>~•·ire ' i!m showing of Bve Bye Birdie in the meett .. 1-, h · .. " or Osterhout Librar y on Mun day , March 29 at 6:45 p .m. 113 South Main St. HOURS: DAILY 10AM • 5:30PM · UON . & THURS. 10AM • 9PM See your Jostens' Representative. The Manuscri{'t So cietv w i II present the film Hreathless tonight at 7:30 p.m . m ~I.C roo · 1. Admissio1: :s free . Phone 824-4907 ••11131¥1 ~r~r HOODED SWEATSHIRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS ; PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVETHRU SERVICE with those students who are over· whelmed by the whole task. Perhaps an increased effort should be made by various departments to provide more than a cursory examination of the nature and retrieval of the literature in their discipline. Chemistry departments throughout the country have been doing that for decades . Finally, the Wilkes College Library has an outstanding collection which is not "aging and hopelessly lost in time," but is probably one of the best for any col· lege the size of Wilkes. James J. Bohning Professor and Chairman Department of Chemistry �Page 6, The Beacon, March 26, 1982 Kirby And Weckesser Halls, Buildings Stand As Monuments To Owners belonging to two of the wealthiest families in the country, are now both major centers of activity for Wilkes College. Today, Weckesser Hall houses the office of the president of the college and other administrative offices where before it was a girls' dormitory. A gift from its owner Frederick J. Weckesser, the building, in its unique architectural style, stands as a reminder of the industrial and mercantile strength by Doug Fahringer Have you ever wondered what life was like during the Victorian Age? Was it really the impressive grandeur and stylism that we've become accustomed to believe? Well, if buildings could talk, perhaps Weckesser Hall or even Kirby Hall could relate a few stories about the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These beautiful structures, once of Wyoming Valley . Kirby Hall, symbolic of Bucknell Junior College, still remains bustling since its donation in 1941 by Mr. Allan P. Kirby, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Kirby, the former residents. The Kirby and Weckesser families were to become associated together not only in the community but with their professions as well . Fred Morgan Kirby, American merchant and banker was born in Brownsville, New York, in 1861. In 1884, he moved to Wilkes-Barre and opened his first five-and-dime store under the name of Woolworth and Kirby. In 1887, he acquired C.S . Woolworth's share in the store and reorganized it as F.M. and W. Kirby , the "W" standing for "William, " his father. In 1912, Mr . Kirby was operating 96 stores east of the Mississippi River and it was in this year that he joined forces with the F.W. Woolworth Company becoming vice president. Kirby's life was one of unceasing philanthropy - a characteristic when he was a $4-a-week store clerk as it was when he became one of the world's richest men . Facing South River Street, Kirby Hall houses the Language and Literature and Speech Departments and the newly-added Academic Support Center. Donated to Wilkes in 1941, Kirby Hall was at one time the college library. Mr. Weckesser was born in Clayton, New York, of German parents. At the age of ten, he entered the world of business, working before and after school hours in a general store. Later, DRABBLE ® by Kevin Fagan NORMAN~ lu"A1~ wRON&? 1'1-tl~I<, fAfRICK ... WHA'fS 'fME lllOR51 'f~IN& 'f\.\Ai" COVL.0 M~PfEN AT COLLE&E.? Weckesser Hall, in its majestic gothic style, is the site of the college's administrative offices. At one time the house provided a dormitory for female students. when he was in his twenties, he moved to a position with F.M. Kirby and Company. In 1899, he came to WilkesBarre to become general manager and buyer of the Kirby store, the only store in the entire Woolworth's chain still to retain the Kirby name. In 1912, when the Kirby stores merged with Woolworth, Mr. Weckesser became district manager and was made a member of the Woolworth board of directors and a leading figure of the executive committee. Both Kirby and Weckesser gave generously to colleges and universities in the area. In fact, Kirby's contributions to Wilkes-Barre alone exceeded many millions of dollars. So it seems both Kirby Hall and Weckesser Hall stand today as monuments to their previous owners who came from modest beginnings to build their way to become great leaders in the growth of Wyoming Valley. Answer to Crossword Puzzle NOTICE In the tradition of the annual uvE Cherry Blo~m Time Festival, the ~G:...:::E~~:.+.:.+'-'-F-+-=-i-"Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of G R -=-+-+R Commerce is happy to announce that the ever popular Kwanson Cherry Trees are available again this year. The Kwanson Trees will average six feet in height and will be sold at a cost of $22.50 each. As in past v L E years, the trees can be pieked up at r ..:.:.~+-'-I-"' A T s Valley Landscapfrig looated N ..:::.+=,:+;::+=-1-:'N E T on Northampton Street tn Kin~G ""'-.1..:::.....::;i=.1= E D S ton. This year, the trees are ex- r•------..-...-...-.--._...-._...-."1 pected to arrive on the 15th of Wf.U. ... ALL RIC:.M1', 6tJT' 1,.n,AT'~ "fHE. S~CONO IJ0({'7,- 1"1-MC:r '? (0A. :f'c!~::i;:_;:a1 :~~:1 th sehedulecl to bejin en the last weekeed of April and cenclude on the fust weekend of May. To reserve you, Kwanson Cherry Tree, contact Tilly Kalish atthe Chamber office, 823-2101. E-IJ.]llf.J[]l!l!R■ i NUMII■ 9 ■ IDP ii ~ ·1 r1 J 9 W · N.rfhaw,;pton St• Wtlk......,re, Pa. 18781 BoutiqueeJewetry•ctothes loyowoy Avolloble We Accept Moster Charge I Visa i~ ij i! i/ ~! l.---------------------..-.J. 45 S. WASHINGTON ST. 822-tttt Friday From Sunbury Kings & Queens Doing Heart, Pat Benatar, Etc. Green i i i i t l J i COOK'S PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & SicWan Pina Lasagna, Stromltotl, Calsone, etc. EVERY 'fffURSE>A Y (from , p.m. to 8 p.m.) All the Macan,ni yeu can·eat $2. 59 Meatballs served with first dish) Featuring 20.of the Loveliest Ladies On Lead Guitar And Bass Saturday Side Street Sunday OPIN SIX DA TS A W.IK - Monday to Saturdayi 11 to 11 PHGNI 125-ot38 Straight Up Fro• S•IO FRI■ DILIYIRY With A $S.00 Order. PROPER ID AND ATTIRE A MUST �March 26, 1982, The Beacon, P82'.e 7 Lack Of Depth Sinks Swimmers At MA C's by Mark James "These are the people who stuck out the season, " Assistant Swim Coach Rob Doty explained. "They worked very hard and did very well." A handful of swimmers representing Wilkes competed in the MAC's late last month. They certainly didn't dominate the competition, but they did improve individually for the most part. Each swimmer is allowed to enter three events at most in MAC competition . In the women's competition, Michele Maguire, Megan Maguire, and Peggy Bffl:chkavitz earned places in a combined seven of nine events by finishing 12th or better. In the 200 meter individual medley, Michele Maguire finished 11th with a time of 2:28.92. She finished eighth in the 100 meter butterfly with a 1 :05.91 time and she finished seventh in the 200 meter butterfly with a 2:27. 72 time. Megan Maguire finished 11th in . the 100 backstroke with a 1:07.91 time, 14th in the 200 freestyle with a 2:10.20 time, and 10th in the 200 backstroke with a 2:26.86 time. Peggy Butchkavitz copped an eighth place finish in the 200 breaststroke in 2:47 .80 and finished ninth in the 100 breaststroke in 1:17.68. In the 50 freestyle she finished 17th. "I was very pleased with the girls' performance, " Coach Bob Lewis said. "They did better overall than during the rest of the year. They worked very hard all year and I couldn't ask for more considering the limited time they had to practice." ·In the men's competition, Billy Butchkavitz competed in the 500 freestyle (5:33.27), the 200 freestyle (2:01.01), and the 100 freestyle (54 .84) . Rico Ratti and John Martin each competed in the 100 and 50 freestyle events. "We have a lot of potential on this campus and we could have a very good team, " Doty explained, but in the team standings Wilkes didn't fare too well. · In relay competition, Wilkes could not compete because of a shortage of swimmers. Because the MAC competition is not coed, and because Wilkes only had three swimmers in both the men's and women's competition, the Colonels and Colonelettes had to sit out the relay competition. Four swimmers are needed for relays. "At the beginning of the year we had a very good team ," Doty explained. "This semester we lost half the team. We lost one to graduation, and the others didn't have time." Coach Bob Lewis said he would like to see more people try out for the team, but he doesn't think this year's problem with numbers will last forever . With a few recruits and some interest on the part of swimmers already attending Wilkes, he does feel he could put together a stronger team . "I think it could be done within the next year or so, but it is up to the students," Lewis said. "We have good people in each event," Doty explained, "but we need depth. " Without depth, the Wilkes swim team will continue to be drowned out by the competition. The only hope for the team so far has been KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. Lady Colonels March South To Face Maryland Schools Women's Intramurals Set For Playoff Competition Lee • • • • • Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOURS : 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Phone: '287-1202 270 Wyoming Av.e. 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This writer may be a bit partial, but based on overall .talent, it would be a safe bet to pick the combination of Chapman and Dana to come out on top. However, one never knows what will happen in a tournament. by Ellen Van Riper The regular season has come to a close, and the six teams of the women's intramural basketball league are set for the playoffs. The "second season" is slated to begin on Monday, March 29 with the opening round, and it will conclude on Wednesday, March 31 with the championship game. Even though the season was short, it still proved to be a lot of fun for all involved. This year's program was run by Tim Ryan. Considering the premium upon gymnasium time, it is obvious that he did a creditable job. The seedings for the playoffs are as follows: in first is the team from Dana and Chapman Hall, in . second is Sullivan Hall, in third are the ladies from Weiss and Chesapeake Halls, in fourth is Hollenback Hall, and in fifth and sixth are Sturdevant Hall and the Third Floor of Miner Hall . Under the playoff system, each has an equal chance to capture the overall LOWEST PRICES! YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK is finely exemplified by the pitching trio of Sue Schwartz, Lynn Bush, and Theresa McGraw . Sue is a former All-Star from Nanticoke, Lynn is from Dallas, and Theresa is from Phoenixville. According to Coach Roberts, they are all very fine pitchers and should do well this season . However, each is also able to play equally well at other positions, so even when they are not on the mound, the ladies will still be able to contribute. The Lady Colonels were scheduled to play a double header at Kirby against Bucknell on March 23, but the game was postponed due to poor field conditions. Weather willing, the team will open the 1982 season at Misericordia on March 29. Another junior, Stacy Keeley, anchored the corner at first base, and she should do the same this season as well. An excellent defensive player and a consistent leadoff hitter, Stacy should prove to be a key performer during 1982. The other two returning players are sophomores Karen Bove and Kim Smith . Karen was a versatile and valuable player last season as she alternated between the outfield and the pitching mound. Versatility was also a trademark of Kim 's as she proved that she could play both the outfield and third base with equal skill. Look for more of the same throughout the spring. The rest of the team is comprised of freshmen . The youngsters are all talented athletes, and this fact by Ellen Van Riper According to the, calendar, spring is almost here, but much to the chagrin of the softball team, Mother Nature has had other plans. After numerous practice sessions at either the gym or at waterlogged Kirby Park, the Lady Colonels are looking forward to their second annual Southern Trip . The team left yesterday, and they will spend today and tomorrow competing against colleges in Maryland. The ladies will spend today at Washington College and hopefully get some games in. Then tomorrow they will move on to Western Maryland College for some more competition before heading hack to Wilkes-Barre. The purpose of such a trip is to compete against teams which are normally not on the regular schedule, and to create a relaxed situation for the team members to get acquainted with each other. This is all predicated upon the existence of dry playing surfaces. On last year's trip, the Lady Colonels ran into the first snow storm which had occurred during March in Maryland in the past fifteen years. Hopefully, the team will be more lucky this time around. Coach Roberts and Coach Meyers are facing a rebuilding season this spring. However, a large turnout, which is a result of successful recruiting, is making the situation a bit more pleasant. Inexperience will be a characteristic of the 1982 team as only four players remain from the squad of a year ago. Leading this group of veterans is junior captain Karen Johnson . Playing at catcher last season, she was the offensive as well as the defensive leader of the team. A knee injury, sustained during the basketball campaign, has hampered her early on, but by the time the regular season rolls around, Karen should be back in top form. Her skills as both a catcher and a hitter will be necessaryfor the success of this year's team. '"~j~.::.:?::'Sterling ~ Proprietor n Mi !~!) ,,:,:, ❖'" Ill l!l GOODBYE Roger Maris, the record home run hitter with 61 in 1961 , walked five times in one game for the Yankees in 1962. Sunday Independent ................... 42STRAIGHT From 1920 to 1926, Bill Tilden won 42 consecutive matches in United States Open Tennis Competition. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT ifm.ersnn s 1 SATURDAY, MARCH 27 THESHAKE HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Page8 The Beacon March 26, 1982 Vol. XXXIV No. 21 March 26, 1982 Colonel Matmen Inspired By Na~ional Tourney by Mark J ames The NCAA wrestling tournament at Iowa State was quite an inspiration to the Wilkes wrestlers representing the College. Since Mark Popple , Lenny Nelson and Kris Rowlette are all µniors, they have one more season to retu_rn to~the event. They describe Nat10nals as an awesome experience. LENNY NELSON Nelson explained, ''When I first . got out there I was a little nervous. You' re out there with the best .'' Nelson's words were echoped by Popple. ''I never really knew what I was missing. When I got to the Na- tionals, it was really something to see. It's really a big ordeal. '' All agreed that it was somewhat of an overwhelming experience, but they were not intimidated by the competition. As Rowlette explained, "Just to have the chance to bump somebody off that was rated hi~ up there is a great feeling.'' The first time around at Nationals does bring out some doubts, as Nelson summed up, "I had this image ... these guys are great wrestlers, now they're going to pound you.'' Instead of getting pounded, Nelson pinned the wrestler who defeated him for the Eastern championship. "The highest point of the year was when I pinned Sweazey. I wanted to beat him µst to prove to myself that I was better. Nelson was a little nervous in the Eastern championship, but the second meeting between the wrestlers was quite a different story. ''I had to win if I was going to be an All-American,'' he said. Now Nelson is setting his sights high for next year. "I'm definitely psyched," he said. "I think we'll have a lot more people going. Everybody that's back could make it next year." . Popple is µst as optomistic. "You have to be positive. I don ' t want to be cocky, but I never go into a match thinking I'm going to lose . I' II think I'm better than the guy .'' While Nelson made it to nationals with his greatest strength being in freestyle situatiuons, Popple feels better working from the mat. But he does it in an interesting manner. Senior teammate Billy Dodge explained Popple's style. "I've never seen anybody wrestle like him before," Do~e said. " It's crazy . You µst can t teach that stuff.'' " I don't lose my cool," Popple explained. "When you get hot · headed ou make mistakes. That's MARK POPPLE what I like my opponents to do. They get frustrated with my style, then they make mistakes ." Popple was not a placewinner this year. He already holds a few school records, and a Wilkes champion ship. However, he would like to win the Eastern championship next year before placing in the national competition. '' The way I figure, it 's nioce knocking out the big schools. It's all mental. You 've got to have confidence. It's the name of the game. H you have confidence, you do well.'' Popple, like many of his teammates, plans to train and compete throughout the summer in preparation for next year. "Every year I say I'm going to lift weights. I started lasty year, but I gave it up . This year I'm going to stick to it." he said. This seems to reflect the seriousness he holds towards next year. Getting back to national competition will involve much sacrifice. Rowlette will be wrestling at a higher weight class next year, but to main tain his present weight class he would have to cut back on one of his favorite things. The main thing is that you take it seriously. One thing I like to do is eat, but you have to diet to ~o out there and beat your opponent. ' Rowlette explained that he usually had to lose ten pounds before a match . It's the last two pounds that are the toughest to work off, but it's all a part of wrestling. - "Wrestling relieves you a lot," he added. "It does calm your nerves . If you had a bad test , it will cover you for awhile. '' Rowlette , like Nelson and Popple, has his own individual strengths in wrestling. " My speed is my ~reatest asset , and my leverage, too . ' His goals are to make it in the Eastern finals and to place seventh or better in the National competition, in reference to Nelson's eighth place, Rowlette explainerd with a smile. A ll three wrestlers are glowing with optimism and determinism after their experience at Iowa State. They'll be spending the summer .building up their strength and tech niques. When the wrestling season begins next year, they'll be counting on Coach Reese to help them KRIS ROWLETTE . perfect their styles . "It's going to be a good year , " Nelson stated. ''Next year will be the best year we had in a long time 'ifeel." ' All three wrestlers can ' t wait . Season Review Wrestlers Tie School Mark For Most Victories by Mark James It's been quite a year for the Wilkes wrestling team. The Colonels faced a number of tough teams through out the year but still managed to tie a school record for most wins in a season with a 19-4 mark, but there's more. The first win came at the expense of Oregon State, a team the Colonels had never defeated. In their very next contest, the Wilkes grapplers defeated East Stroudsburg State giving Coach Reese his 300th career coaching victory. • Next came the Wilkes Open where the Colonels had a few tough breaks and ended up finishing in second place behind an older and more experienced New York Athletic Club. With their record at 4-2, the Col. onels hosted sixth-ranked Syracuse and scored an exciting victory after Pete Creamer came up with a crucial pin as he had against Oregon State. The Syracuse bench felt the official rushed the call, but the official's decision stood as the Colonels handed the Orangemen their only dual meet loss this year. As the season progresses, Wilkes rolled up an 10- 2 record and a eight meet winninR streak before be~inning the " New England Swing." On a Sat urday, the Colonels defeat- ed Southern Connecticut before moving onto Harvard the next day for a quadrangular meet. At Harvard, Wilkes lost against" a tough Nebraska team to snap the streak, but also picked up two victories. After that busy weekend, the Colonels returned home tired from their travel. A couple short practice sessions later, they hosted Penn State. Wilkes did better than anticipated in the earlier weight classes, but lost a thriller by losing a five point lead in the final two weigh t classes. It was the Colonel's last dual-meet loss of the year. Mark Popple, who lost his first three bouts of the year , went on to roll up 23 consecutive victories to break the school marks for most wins and most decisions in a season in dual meet competition. He finish ed the year off with 28 overall victories, a record he now shares with John Chakmakas (1974-75). "It µst feels good to have my name in the record book," Popple mentioned. " I don't think they (the records) are going to stand next year. I think they'll be hroke n '• !.en;,y , , -: ,..(In became the first national placewinner since Joe Wienc:D. finished fifth in 1969. Nelson had lost to Bili Sweazy in the finals at the Eastern tournament , but he pinned the William & Mary wrestler in the nationals to garner eighth place in the nation. How does it feel to place in the Nationals? " It feels the same (as always). People would come up to me and say 'congratulations' and I would say ' Hey! OK ! Thanks! But I could have done better than eighth.'' Also making it to the national competition was Kris Rowlette, who was knocked out of competition after one bout. " I still feel happy . I think think I'll come dovln sooner orlater. I didn't really wrestle my kind of match,'' Rowlette said. '' It was an experience in itself µst to be there," he explained. "It seems like I was floating the whole. time I was there .'' Rowlette noted that the exposure to the national competition is an important asset for next year. Like Popple and Nelson, he plans to spend the summer wrestling in tournaments and improving his technique and strength for next year. In the Eastern competition , Nelson finished second while Popple and Rowlette each fin ished third to move on to the national competition . Also placing in the EIWA tourney were Kurt Rowlette with a fifth place finish and Billy Dodge with a sixth place finish . Rowlette scored the most pins on the team this year while Dodge was considered the team's top wrestler before spraining his elbow in the preseason . Other wrestlers putting out fine performances this year were Pete Creamer, M ark Troutman, Mark Correll, an d J im M ulligan . '' I was very pleased with the season. A lot of people had good . years fo r us. " Coach Reese ex, plained . ''We got ~ood years out of people we weren t expecting too much from.' ' "The key to next year is that we lose only two seniors. Basically, we have everybody back. We'll need young kids to fill in 'behind them,'' Reese said. When the Colonels began the year it didn't seem like it would be such a good season . As Do~e, a senior, explained, ''In the beginning of the year I didn't think the team was going to do that well because of the tough schedule and the lack of depth. If anybody else would have got hurt we wo uld have been in trouble." The Colonels began the year with about 18 wrestlers and finished it with a team slightly less in number. With ten weight classes, this does not leave too much room for flexa bility. At this point in time, it looks like next year's team will be very strong, but that depends on whether or not the top wrestlers remain healthy. In the meantime, Coach Reese wiil be busy recruiting some depth. Sports Quiz 1. From 1970 to 1979, what seven players collected their 3000th career hit in major league baseball? 2. Who scored the tying goal for the United States hockey team against Sweden in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games? 3. Who is the all-time leading Los Angeles Dodger home run hitter?_ 4. Name the baseball player who holds the career record for the most home runs in one World Series competition? - -- - Answers - - ~ - ·sawv~_XJS UJ suru awoq aAJJ lJq uoopvf a~ag 'LL6I u1 ·t. •,fa::)UO\I '& 'la)['8QffiQ •~ 'aUf(11)1 {V 'asog a~d •s.<vw aTT[!,M 'aluawa1::> opaqog 'J)[SWallSll A. {l'8::) 'uo.111v lfU'8H 'l(,>OJQ nO'} 'l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1982 March 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 March 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/96a107535a3f55807751a9da57fff0c7.pdf c0d169557b3ad231b5e5b39dd385c067 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No.20 March 19, 1982 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 TljG Wilkes, Bucknell Mark 50,. Year Affiliation: Special Events Scheduled For Anniversary ,. by Sharon Mayemick The 1982-83 academic year will mark a golden milestone in the history of Wilkes College. During the upcoming year, Wilkes College will note its 50th Anniversary as a private college. Wilkes College was originally founded by Bucknell University in 1933 as Bucknell University Junior College. As a gesture of gratitude to the public and the Wilkes College community, year-long special events which will be open to the public free of charge have been scheduled by Carey Evans, Chairman of the 50-year Event, John Chwalek, Coordinator, and Alfred Groh, Director of Cultural Activities for Wilkes College. Initiating the celebration on Friday, September 24, will be. an Academic Convocation to be delivered by Robert S. Capin, President of Wilkes College, and George D. O'Brien, President of . Bucknell University. A special letter of congratulations written by Homer P. Rainey, President of Bucknell University in 1933, will be read by Joseph Salsburg, a professor of mathematics and computer science at Wilkes. Following the academic convocation will be a musical program presented by the Wilkes College Chorus, under the direction of Terrance Anderson, Wilkes College Music Department Chairman, and the Bucknell Chorus, under the direction of S. Jackson Hill, Bucknell University Music Department Chairman. An Ecumenical Service is planned at the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre. Leading the service will be the local clergymen Rev. Jule Ayers, Rabbi Barras and Msgr. Madison. On Saturday, September 25, Wilkes College will host the internationally heralded Fitzwilliam String Quartet, which has gained world-wide acclaim for its quintessential interpretation of the string quartets of Dmitri Shostakovich. The Quartet has merited recognition both for its recordings and for its unique live performances of the Quartet cycle in England and in North America. · The performance will be held at 8 o'clock p.m . at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Sordoni Art Gallery, as part of the celebration, will feature the art works of 4 nationally acclaimed alumni of Wilkes College. The art of Mark Cohen, Jon Carsmen, Joe Stallone and Steve Poleskie will be displayed throughout the month of September at the Gallery. Special attention to Wilkes and Bucknell will bE; given by the Sordoni Art · Gallery throughout the celebration year. Special features will include "Stage Design," a joint display created by the Wilkes College Theatre Department in conjunction with the Bucknell Theatre Department; art exhibits of the Wilkes College Art faculty and Bucknell College Art faculty; and exhibits by alumni of both colleges. Festivities for October will ·be highlighted by the dedication of the new residence hall, which, according to members of the administration, is a symbol of continued physical and academic growth of Wilkes. The weekend of October 9 has been scheduled for the Homecoming Weekend, and will feature a Homecoming Parade. Additional events to be held throughout the year include an expanded Concert and Lecture Series Program and day-long symposia· in business, economics, health sciences, law, and ethics. A symposium in sociology will be given by Dr. Natzke, Wilkes' · Sociology Dept. Chairman, on "The Myth of the Mafia." The economics symposium will discuss "Theory Z" and will be given by Dr. Thomas Kelly, Chairman, Economics Dept., Wilkes College. A number of other events are already well into the planning stages: The Rose Bowl of Wrestling, Lettermen's Ball and Kosciuszko Ball are slated for December; an invitational high school debate tournament and workshop will be held in January, 1983; an All-Sports Weekend will be held in April, 1983; an Anniversary Ball and Fine Arts Fiesta are planned for May, 1983. · Both Capin and Chwalek stated the anniversary provides an opportunity to convey gratitude to the public, the Wilkes College faculty, administration, alumni and students and Bucknell University for helping Wilkes College realize its accomplishments. The celebration will also help the College to reaffirm its academic ties with Bucknell University. Chwalek further stated the 50th Year Event committee is seeking active involvement of the Wilkes College community. Anyone wishing to assist or participate in any of the events is asked to call him at Ext. 330. ROTC Announces New Scholarship Program by Thomas Jordan The Air Force ROTC has a new scholarship program, called the 'Hip Pocket' scholarship. The scholarships are called 'hip pocket' because Colonel Burke, Commander of the detachment, is in charge of handing them out. With the other scholarships, it has to go before an Air Force board. Burke stated, "With this program I can give them (scholarships) to the · person right away." There are four scholarships to be given away: two three - year scholarships and two two - year scholarships. There are three requirements for the scholarships. A student must have a grade point average of 2.5, pass an Air Force officers test, and pass a physical exam that the Air Force will pay for. Burke added, "If I can give out all four, I can go back and get more. And I would like to give out as many as I can at Wilkes." Two of the scholarships, a two year and three-year scholarship, are designed for current Sophomore and Freshman electrical engineering major. The other two scholarships are for current freshman or sophomore technical majors, such as chemistry or physics. The people with a technical major will be sent to navigator school. After being commissioned, an engineering major can go on to receive his Masters degree at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright/Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. According to Burke, "Over the past couple of years a few of our cadets have gone to the _ Institute of Technology. In fact, one cadet is waiting for word now. And I thirik he'll be accepted ." Burke feels that "this is one of the best things that can happen for the Air Force." He also hopes that this program will increase the number of cadets in the ROTC. This provides a different opportunity for some people to finance their own education. The scholarship includes everything except room and board. Also, students do not have to worry about the cost of college going up because the Air Force will pay for it. "Financing your own educatio, . can be very rewarding for an individual," according to Burke. Burke used ll four-year scholarship to pay for college himself. This is a positive alternative for people who want to finance their own educations. The 'hip pocket' scholarship program is brand new. Colonel Burke received the letter explaining the program just two weeks ago. Burke restated, "The sooner I can get people qualified, the sooner I can get more scholarships. And I'd like to give out as many as I can." Anyone interested in the 'hip pock~t' scholarship program should 'talk to Colonel Burke or Major Fox at the ROTC building. 'Kinney'• Kids' Win 12 Trophies Speakers Compete In Tournament Another milestone was set this past week when the Wilkes College Public Speaking unit participated in the second Henry Rutgers Speech Tournament, sponsored by Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J. At this tournament, which drew fifteen colleges and universities, the Wilkes Public Speakers won 12 trophies for the College. Each speaker on the team won at least one trophy. This was the first time that every member of the team was victorious. Dr. Bradford L. Kinney, Coach and Director of the Communication Team, sent into competition six students, three freshman and three upper classmen to the twoday competition. Freshman Donna O'Toole .. won a fifth-place finalists award in Impromptu Speaking and a first-place award in Informative Speaking. Annette Winski, another freshman, making only her second appearance as an intercollegiate public speaker, secured a fourth-place award in the complicated Persuasive Discourse competition. The last novice speaker was freshman James Lehet, who won two trophies. His first was in Improvisational Pairs (a dramatic interpretation event) where he and his partner won a fifth-place finalist award. His second was a fifth place trophy in Communication Analysis, or Rhetorical Criticism. Senior Debate Captain Fred Deets also placed in the Rhetorical Communication competition with a strong third-place finish. Darrell Lewis won his first trophy in his collegiate career in the Impromptu Sales Division. Darlene Schaffer also showed her speaking skills by winning a third, place trophy in After-Dinner Speaking, a fourth- place victory in Rhetorical Communication Analysis and a fourthplace win in Improvisational Pairs of Dramatic Interpretation df Drama. In addition the members of "Kinney's Kids" were awarded the third-place overall team award. For the second time in less than a month Wilkes was awarded the Spirit Award. The Rutgers Univ. Spirit Award called the "Scarlet Herring" trophy was given to the Wilkes team at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. Previously at the York College Tournament Wilkes was recognized as the number one spirited team. With the conclusion of this tournament Wilkes has now qualified more than eleven students for membership in the National Honorary Forensic Society - Pi Kappa Delta. Membership in _this National Society is available only after participation in Intercollegiate Forensics/Debate competition. Wilkes is one of the most active chapters in this organization. NOTICE There will be a meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 12 p.m. in SLC 101 for the Freshmen and Sophomore classes concerning the Dinner Dance. All interested students are encouraged to attend. The Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, April 3 at the Woodlands with music by Original Museum. Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 22 at S15 a couple. · �Page 2, The Beacon, March 19, 1982 Women Engineers~ Circle K, And E&E S Club Submit Jl~qaests To Student Government Fund requests highlighted the Conference. later this month . The SG meeting Monday nighC Sue second reading of this request will Montgomery; President of the be given next week, when it will be voted on. , Society of Women Engineers, gave the first reading for a $179 fund reNewly-elected student governquest for five members of the sociement representatives were introty to attend a conference at M. I. T. duced . Stacy Keely, Dan Talenti, At this conference, seniors will be and Terry Shemo, newly-elected able to meet with and interview reps, will join Elaine Kerchusky, representatives of companies who Keith Sands and Joann Magers as may be prospective employers. representatives for the class of Circle K Club President Martha 1983. Sherman gave the second reading . Melissa Monahan, Debbie Vogt, for a fund request for $175. The Cindy Bonham and Ralph Pringle funding will enable several were re-elected as reps for the class members of the club to attend a of 1984, while Dave and Don conference. The-request was passTalenti were newly-elected to their ed almost unanimously. position on SG . Also under fund requests, Joann Ellen McDermott, Karen Magers of the Earth and EnvironAnderson, Cherie Burke, Shelly mental Sciences Club requested Urban and Bill Butchcavitz will $175 for members to attend the again serve as reps for the class of New England I Environmental 1985, and Alan Melusen is the newly-elected rep from that class. Commuter Council -D elays lload Bally All members of SG, including those reps serving for the 1981-82 year, and those who were recently elected for the 1982-83 school year are required to attend SG meetings on Monday nights. · Also under election and nomination news, Ralph Pringle reminded reps that nominations for all class officers would be held on Thursday, March 18 at noon . It was also noted that nominations for SG president would take place on March 29. Anyone who has served as an elected rep to SG for one full year may run for the office of president. The Winter Weekend Committee reported that the weekend went over very well. Chris Fellin pointed out that the participation and help of all the SG reps was greatly appreciated. Under new business, SG President Ana Nunez discussed the cuts in the leadership scholarships that have recently been proposed by the administration. President by John Finn 25 cars. NOTICE The Commuter Council Road Siksnce the Council's decisipn two h 'll f 9 00 Rally, scheduled for this Saturday, wee ago not to pursue construeT e courses Wl run rom :_. March 20, has been postponed untion of the multi-level, multia.m. to 11 :00 a.m. each Satut:day til Sunday, April 4, according to million dollar parking lot project, - - -morning: Hopefully, Kaska noted, Bev Rothery, S.pecial Events Comseveral alternatjve proposals have this will make it easier for -partmittee Chairperson. Rothery said been made -for alleviating comtime_ students and people within that all other details concei:niilg · muter parking prnbleins: · _·the comrnunity- to attend. This is ·· the event will remain unchanged. The .i>t:OJ)QS.a f-now :t hei first,'tiipe -Jhe Department of -· Prizes of $100, $50, and .$25 µ10$t consideration would establish - -- Language and Literature has of: be awarded to first, second, ·_ and a sem_e stedee for commuters park- - fered weekend courses. third, place finishers respectively. ing on campus, and the funds raisThe courses being offered are There is a $5 registration fee for all ed would be used to subsidize lowEnglish 101, Composition, English cars. Following the rally, the cost off-campus parking. Joe 151 , (World Literature), and Council is planning a party in the Knox, CC President,- said Monday English 325, Shakespeare. Student Center for participants night that a $20 per semester fee The Wilkes College Department and those who helped organize "might be the most favorable" of Language and Literature will and conduct the event. amount to charge. be offering several courses on Rothery also announced at MonThor Foss proposed a higher fee. Saturday mornings next fall to day evening's Council meeting He told the Council that even a allow for more flexibility in course that the Roller skating party plancharge of $40.00 per semester scheduling. ned for Tuesday, March 16, was woultl be substantially cheaper According to Department Head tentatively rescheduled for April 1. than the lowest cost of off-campus Dr. Thomas Kaska, the plan is The possibility of a new onparking for an equivalent period of geared for the non-traditional stucampus parking lot is being intime. The fees, if approved, would dent, but the courses will be ofvestigated by Thor Foss, the not be charged until next semester. fered to full-time students on a Chairman of the Parking CommitTwo nominations of candidates limited basis. for next year's Commuter Council tee. The lot is located on the corner Presidency were approved of River and Ross Streets and acunanimously by representatives cording to Foss was donated to the college by Annette Evans, alMonday. Mary Ellen Judge will YOUR campaign against Ed Stachowiak though a section belongs to the city SNACK BAR'S for the leadership of the 1982-83 of Wilkes-Barre. He said the total capacity would be approximately Council. SPECIALS & SOUPS ·wm • being "given-·:: FOR NEXT WEEK LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Why not take the opportunity to study in London? A w ide range of subject s and co urses is ava il ab le in Central Lond on fo r students of the socia I sciences. Jun ior year .. . .... ... . .. Postgraduate Diplomas One-yea r Master's degrees .. .. . . . . .. . . . Resea rch Subjects include Account ing a nd Finan ce, Act ua rial Science, Anthropology, Busin ess Stud ies, Eco no metrics, Econo m ics, Economic History, Geogra phy, Govern ment, Industrial Relations, Internati o nal History, Internati ona l Rel at io ns, Law, Ma nagement Science, Operatio nal Resea rch, Ph ilosoph y, Po litics, Population Studies, Social Ad ministrati o n, Social Work, Socio logy, Social Psychology and Statist ical and Mathema tical Sciences. Application blanks from: Admissions Directorate, L.S.E., Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE, England Please state whether junior year or postgraduate. MONDAY Split Pea Soup Chili O ve r Rice TUESDAY Chicken Nood le Soup Corn Beef On Rye WEDNESDAY Beef Vegetabl e Soup Roast Beef On Hard Roll THURSDAY _ Tomato Rice Soup Chicken A la King FRIDAY Clam Chowder Wimpies NOTICE Friday, March 19, is the final day that Wilkes College senior art major Noreen Sew~rd will be exhibiting her works at the Conyngham Art Gallery, South River Street, on the Wilkes campus. The exhibit, open to the public free of charge, will consist of watercolors, ceramics, and sculpture. Ms. Seward, the daughter of Mr . and Mrs . Arthur Seward of Pittston, has distinguished herself academically by maintaining Dean's List status while at Wilkes . She is listed in "Who's Who in Foreign Languages," and in "The National Honor Society." Capin originally stated that the leadership scholarships of the presidents of SG, CC and IRHC, who now receive a full scholarship each, would be cut by one half next year, and would be entirely phased out by the 1983-84 school year. However, the student leaders have made a counter-proposal, that the scholarships be cut by one qu_arter for the next three years. Snow Bunnies Thank Sponsors Of Ski Trips To The Editor: We would like, at this time; to express our thanks to the following _ six organizations who sponsored a bus for the Elk Mountain ski trips that were offered during the past two months. The trips were enjoyed by all who participated. We say "thank you'' to: The Housing Office, the Junior and Senior cl"55, IRHC, c;c, SG, and . .. the Student Center Board. · We would like to ~xterid special thanks to Jay Tucker (Uncle Jay), for without him these trips would not have been possible. From the experts, to novice,, to all you beginner bunnies, the Pocono Snow bunny looks forward to seeing you all again on the slopes next year! Thanks again, Love, ._ The Pocqno ~no~ Bunny and TheSp~bbSnowBunny ... ~lty , Beverage BY .PAPP~ 155 N. Main St. Co•••·• v:· _ 704 -'~Pho~e 825-7116 s.Mair'ISt. - Phone 824-4907 DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DELIVERY TO COLLEGE DRIVETHRU SERVICE YOU CAN HELP IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, & HELP YOURSELF TO THAT ALLIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE, TOO. ANY MATH/SCI. -MAJOR OR MINOR, AND OTHER LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE ARE NEEDED. TAKE THAT FIRST STEP, & TALK TO A RECRUITER ON CAMPUS. INFO TABLE: MARCH 18, 10-3. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATION. INFO MEETING: MAR. 18, 11 A.M. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATI ON. Welcome to the World - • - _- ..... �March 19, 1982, The Beacon, Page3 Class President, Bruce Williams, Discusses Senior Week Activities & Graduation Plans by Lisa Cobb dent's Dinner, Senior Class Picnic, planned for Ralston Field, but in senioritis n. an emotional and and Senior Class Party. Williams the case of inclement weather it psychological disorder common to revealed some of the plans for will take place in the Kingston members of a graduating class, octhese events. He explained that no Armory. curing during their last semester events are planned for the Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, the and marked by impulsive, zany acweekend before Senior Week President of Catholic University of tions, desire for wild activity, a because that is a very chaotic America in Washington, D.C., has touch of nostalgia, uncontrollable weekend. Underclassmen are movbeen chosen to speak at comdaydreaming, and procrastinaing out of the dorms, seniors are mencement. The Class speaker, a tion. moving around in the dorms, and representative of the class, and the Now that spring break is over parents often come to visit during Faculty Speaker, a representative and the members of the gradthat weekend. of the faculty, have not been uating class find themselves in the The Senior Party will take place selected yet. "home stretch" headed toward early in the week, probably MonThe selection of the Class that big day, a wave of senioritis is day or Tuesday night, at Mickey Speaker is done through a process sweeping through the Class of '82. Finn's. Members of the class are inwhere by members of the class are With all the familiar symptoms vited out for an evening of fun and nominated through a letter of of senioritis a constant part of their celebration. recommendation sent to Williams. daily existance, seniors are becomThe President's Dinner honoring All the nominations will be coning more and more curious about the Class of '82 will be held on sidered by a committee very what is going to be happening to Wednesday night. The location is carefully. The Faculty Speaker is them and for them for tl'l'e rest of still being negotiated. On Friday also selected through nominations. the semester. They_are __especially of that week will be the last event The class will be seated ac' ..·. curjoµs ... 11l>out .. that last week · · th·at ·the · Class of !82 .. will share . cording to major for graduation. lnown as "Senior :Week~" ·ontY· · together ,before:.Graduation:.. .t.he Those ·receiving honors £cit. a_ man has all the answers to these Senior Picnic. This traditional day ·· ···- Bachelor of - Arts will -be first questions, and that man is senior of fu'n and games is held annually followed by all others receiving a class president Bruce Williams. at Farley's Fann which is located Bachelor of Arts and then those Williams has been busy working in B~aumont, t~li minutes north of receiving honors for a Bachelor of with the administration to plan the Dallas toward Tunkhannock. Science followed by all others activities for Senior Week and also Tliere will be plenty of food and receiving the degree. to plan Graduati~n. He combeverages as well as activities such A very important meeting for mented that many of his efforts are · -- as volleyball anp frisbee games. the Class of '82 will be held on centered oii·creaHiig 1dot of everits '. : .·•• Williams mentioned that there is March 25. All· questions will be that won't cost anything during a possibility that the Wilkes Jazz answered during this. meeting and Senior Week so that all seniors can Band will entertain the class durit is very important that members participate: · The week will be ing this day. Saturday is free of of the class are present to receive used, of course, as it has been any planned activities so that all information that will be given at traditionally, for Graduation pracgr1tdtiates can accomplish whatthat time. tice. evef they need to get done and Williams said that he ran for the Other traditions will be observ- ... prepare for the following day.. . .. office of president of the class not ed throughout the week. These Sunday, May 23, 1982, the··--,-•-··15ecause--he wanted to .build.up ~ traditions include the annual PresiWilkes College Class of 1982 will resume but because he wanted to · graduate. This will mark the be involved with the class. He had thirty-fifth annual commenceplanned to run for vice-president r \·ment. There are approximately assuming that the then-vice- presiNUM•R 9 380 members of the Class of '82. dent would run for the presidency. J SHOP There will be approximately 400 When his assumption proved false, 9 W. Northampton St. graduates including those receiv- Williams d!!Cided to run for the lk ing Masters Degrees. ·The cerevacated presi!iency: r WI ft-Barre, Pa. 18701 mony will begin at 2 p.m. and will He commented that the job is J Boutlque•Jewelry-Oothes last about 21/1 hours. The pressure ·· not as hard as he made it for l.oyoway Avollobfe to make the ceremony shorter was himself. He gave himself extra w k Men Ch r resisted by Williams because he work because he wanted everyI VI cept ter orge sa / felt that everyone deserves to walk thing to work for the best. He · J across the stage to. · receive his noted that there is a great deal of ___ ._...,_,._.,_..,..._.,._.,._.._..._.J diploma. The commencement !5 difference between the duties of 0 0 , _ , r----.-..-..-..-...-..-..-.~---i · i l i i i i i i i i i i i i • Applications will be available on March 23 during office hours, in the yearbook office (Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Applications must be returned in a sealed envelope, addressed to AMNICOLA, to the post office located in the book store by April 5th. Applicants' will be notified by phone of the exact time and location of the interviews. ' Ticker Tape The Manuscript Society will present the film, The Big Sleep, at 7:30 · p.m. on Friday, March 19 in Room I of Stark Leaming Center. · Admission Is free. The big band sound of Tommy Dorsey will be offered .to the public · ' i>y thelr~m'.f~111ple of Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, March 23 at 8 p.m. 0 There will be a special service in h~norof Martin Luther King on Tuesday, March 23 at 8 p.m. in the CPA. An evening of good food, fine wine, and a sampling of award- winning playwright J. R. R. Schneider's original material will be · offered on Tuesday, March 23. The affair will be held at the Dresden Restaurant, 269 S. Washington St. in Wilkes-Barre. For more information concerning this event, call 822-7616. The 12th Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Sports Boat, Camping and Outdoor Show will be held on March 24-28 at the Armory in Kingston. The show will be open on weekdays, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 12-10 p.m;; Sunday, 12-6 p.m. PIZZA ROMA ALL INTERESTED STUDENTS Applications are now available for scholarship positions on the AMNICOLA (yearbook) staff for the 1982-1983 academic year. Positions are as follows: POSITION SCHOLARSHIP Editor-in-Chief ¾ Assistant Editor ¼ Photography Editor ½ Assistant Photography Editor ¼ Art Editor ½ Business Manager ¼ the junior class president and the senior class president. Williams · said that as senior class president he had much more responsibility than he had had the year before. He had to make important decisions in which he had to remind himself to put aside his personal feelings. He commented that the p~esidency is an exhausting job but he has no regrets that he assumed the responsibility. He enjoyed everything, especially the contact he had with so many students and the number of good friends he made. He mentioned that he does plan to run for the Permanent Class President because now that he has worked so hard for the class, he wants to continue to work for the Class of '82. 'Tm excited about graduation, but I want to hang on," he admitted. "There's too mu.ch I want to do yet. I want to spend time with as many people as.. often as possible." But even. with all the responsibility he has now as Graduation approaches, the class president has senioritis. 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre -HOURS: DAILY 10AM • 5:30Ptl '· lolON . & THURS. lOAI · 9'1 r1J;J; F1 - 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK: Las~na, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) All the Macaroni you can eat ' $2. 59 Meatballs served with first dish) OPIN SIX DAYS A WIIK - Monday to Saturday: 11 to 11 PHONE !125-093' ,.,... S• IO ,a■• DILIYIRY Wltll A $5. Order. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT #nl£1MI Wrar,sler HOODED SWEATSHIRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS - PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS 1Emtrsnn•s FRIDAY, MARCH 19 ROCK & ROLL WITH THE SHAKE SATURDAY, MARCH 20 JAZZ WITH PETE SCHAUMLOFFEL HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 ~!M. to 7:0Q P.M. �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No.20 March 19, 1982 Page 4, The Beacon March 19, 1982 Nelson Places Eighth In National Tourney from the bench by Ellen Van Riper Back on Mar~h .3 th~re was a Each home contest during each challenge met at the gym at 6 p.m. of the three seasons presents the The field hockey team had chalsame faces practically all of the lenged the volleyball team to a time. After a while the fans_get to game of basketball. The bragging know one another on a personal rights to athletic superiority were basis. There are always close at stake. The game was c9mpetifriends, family members, and , of tive, yet fun, as everybody had a course, fellow female athletes who good time. The volleyball team can be counted on to give some ended up on top at the end of four support. Every Lady Colonel joins me in thanking each and every one grueling eight- minute quarters 40-24. However, the final score is · of these devoted fans for their supirrelevant, for in reality both Lady port, but sadly it is not enough. Colonel squads had won. Their A lack of fans is not a problem unique to women's athletics. The victory was the niere fact Ytat they had played the game in the first shortage of vocal support plagues place. both' men's and women's teams The Letterwomen's Club is a alike. However, the men do get a self-sufficient organization. The significantly larger number of fans majority of the Club's revenue is at each event, for male sports are obviously more popular. Regardearned by t~e athletes. By operating the concession stand less, the situation is an extremely during home football games, sellsad one, and I personally am sick ing raffle tickets, and selling of beating my head against the boosters, the women collect a tidy wall in futility. sum of money. These funds are As if lack of fan support were then used to help sponsor the Letnot bad enough, the Lady Colterwomen's Basketball Tourney, to onels have to constantly put up help to partially finance the teams, with people questioning their and to set up the Letterwomen's credibility. Sometimes it seems as Club scholarship . All in all the if nobody takes them seriously as organization is very wqrthwhile. athletes. However, nobody can be The Club is, however, selfconvinced to the contrary if they sufficient in another area as well. do not see the action for themselves. Yes, action, for the Lady Unfortunately, there is both a pro Colonels are athletes in every sense and a con to this situation. The of the word. They are competitive, Letterwomen are the most unified of all of the clubs on this campus, . they hustle, and they fight with and this fact is finely illustrated by determination in each contest. the mutual support which all of They admittedly do lose their fair the athletes provide for one share of games, but then again another. Game attendance and nobody is perfect. If they were, games such as the one played there would be no reason to comrecently at the gym are exemplary pete at all. When life is devoid of a of such support. This is admirable, challenge, it becomes boring. Even but the fact that hardly anybody in a losing effort, the Lady Colelse supports the teams dampens onels never lose their spirit, and the never lose a DECKOUR'S BEER PREPARE FOR · Ph.122-7045 llnport•------c:ow ....- ENROLL NOW! CLASSES STARTING SOON ! 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Mark Popple scored one of the three fastest victories in the tournament when he pinned Rick Rindfuss of Kentucky in 55 seconds in his opening bout. The win was Popple's 28th of the year, which ties a school record for overall victories in a season. Popple also holds the records for most dual decisions and most dual meet victories. In his second bout, Popple was pinned by Roger Frisell of Oklahoma State in 4:30. Afterward he lost to Roper, who was the champion at 158 one year ago in the Wilkes Open. "Mark Popple had a very difficult draw," Reese explained. Kris Rowlette was ahead in the first period against Schultz, Resse noted, but "he got caught on two throws and that was the end of the match." "The biggest thing that comes out of it is getting there and competing. Just getting there is quite an achievement ," Reese said. "They came out of it with the attitude that they're going to work very hard to get there next year. " If this season is any indication, the future picture looks bright. Nelson, Popple, and Rowlette are all Juniors. KEEFERS.ARMY & NAVY Chuck Robbins... ~- Across from Bishop Hoban MCAT •LSAT •GMAT SAT ·DAT ·GRE •CPA by Mark James For the first time since 1969, Wilkes College has a wrestling AllAmerican. In the NCAA tournament held at Iowa State last week, Lenny Nelson defeated Eastern Champion Bill Sweezy of William & Mary to place eighth in the nation in the 142 pound class. Mark Popple just missed All American honors at 150 after losing to Missouri's Wes Roper by a slim 2-1 margin. Kris Rowlette was eHminated from the competition after losing in his first bout to Tim Schultz of Northern Michigan in the ll8 pound class. In the EIWA tournament, Nelson had lost the championship to Sweezy by a 5-2 score, In· the national tournament, he avenged that loss by pinning his opponent in 1:26. ~ In earlier competition, Nelson defeated ACC champ Buddy Kerr of Virginia 4-1 in his first bout. Next, he defeated 6th seeded Mick Langlier of North Dakota 8-2. Langlier had a 40-4 overall record. After defeating Langlier, Nelson went up against third seeded Johnny Selmon of Nebraska. He had been defeated by Selmon earlier this year and the same held true in the national competition. Selmon dominated the bout, 23-5. Nelson came back after this match to defeat Sweezy. _· In his final confrontation, their unity. The successes which the team have had so far this year and some · fine individual performances are among the best-kept secrets on this campus. How many people know or even care that the volleyball team had the winningest record during the fall or that both the spikers and the field hockey team made the MAC playoffs? How many know or can comprehend the achievements of the basketball team? Sure, they lost, but they never let go of that competitive spirit. · Individually, · Diane Hall and Helen Gorgas from the hockey team, and Cathy Dudick from the volleyball team were honored as first team All-MAC selections. There were many other fine individual performers, and it is a shame that so few know about them. Every female athlete on this campus should be commended for competing in such obscurity. Granted competition is rooted in a love for the game, but that love can carry one only so far. All of this brings us back to THE GAME which was played at the gym. The idea was a novel one, but it is popular among the athletes. Proof of this is the fact that this "Challenge Series" will continue tonight when the field hockey team meets the basketball team in a game of volleyball. Only unity such as that displayed by the Letterwomen could manifest itself in competitive, yet fun, games like ' these. On paper the cagers look like an easy winner due to an obvious height advan~age, but there is one thing for sure, one never knows -about those Lady Colonel teams. Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Prices!// . .................................... ' ................... Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1982 March 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 March 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/390148dcaff4cd80351380aa8f96ed76.pdf 70a5245becdc83c8c96301c6183f3f92 PDF Text Text Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.19 March 5, 1982 TljG Dr. Edmund Pelleg.-ino Chosen To Spe•k At Commencement . Dr. Pellegrino WCLH Appoints News Director WCLH-fm has annou,1ced the appointment of Andy Mahalshick as acting News Director for the remainder of the current academic school year. Mahalshick is a junior .from Nanticoke, Pa., and comes to the position with prior knowledge and experience. He has been an active reporter for the WLCH news staff, covering Such events as the news conference of ABC News· Ted Koppel and New York Times correspondent Anthony Lewis. Mahalshick is a political science major with a minor in broadcast journalism. Currently, the new News Director hosts regular shows on the campus station. The Mahalshick appointment was made and announced by Dr. Bradford Kinney, Director of Broadcasting Services, of the Speech-Radio Oi\'ision. by Lisa Gurka The President of the Catholic University of America in Washington , D.C., Dr. Edmund Pellegrino, will deliver the commeneement address to the Class of 1982 during the commencement ceremony on Sun day , May 23. A 1941 __summa cum laude graduate of St. John 's University , Brooklyn, NY., with honors in chemistry, Pelleguno received his M.D. from New York University College of Medicine in 1944. Pelleguno is a former Chief of Medical Service in the Anny Air Force (AAF) Regional Hospital at Maxwell Feild, Montgomery, Alabama. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Yale-Newhaven Medical Center. · Pellegrino serves on various com. mittees, including the Society for Health and Human Values . He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Human Values in Medicine of the Society for Health and Human Values ; the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities ; Board of Overseers of the School of Nursing at the Uni versity of Pennsylvania; and a mem ber of the Board of Trustees , NY Medical College. A member of the Presidential Commission on a National Agenda for the 80's, Pellegrino is also a fellow in the Ameri can College of Physicians. In addition to the 24 honorary degrees he has already received, Pellegrino was recently awarded the Presidential Medal from his Alma Mater. He will also receive an hon orary · degree from Wilkes at the commencement ceremony. Pellegrino has authored over 250 articles, books, and papers on medicine, medical education. philosophy and the Humanities . . He fou nded the journal of Medicine and Philosophy, a publication which deals wi th exploring the issues posed by the two disciplines. His most recent books, Humanism and the Physician and The Philosophical Basis of Medical Practice, reveal his consistent desire to encorporate the classical and the modern in education. philosophy and medicine. Benyon Receia,e• Aa,ard by Andrea Hincken Sandra A. Benyron, Director of the Small Business Development Center .at Wilkes College, was chosen last week as an "Outstandc ing Young Women.of America.•· The award is given on the basis of the reviews of resumes and accomplishments of American women between ages 25 and 36. "It's nice to be recognized for what you do, " Benyron commented, and then mentioned that the winner receives a certificate and a personalized paper weight. The nomination, Benyron said, came from Richard Raspen, Director of Alumni last year . Benyron noted that she probably received the award for her work at Wilkes. The Business Center was built up from nothing, she said, and after her three years there, the Center now serves 5 counties and is equipped with a full staff. Benyron went on to say that the Center offers free advice to businesses and employs the Business graduate students of Wilkes College. These graduate students are placed in troubled businesses as consultants, said Benyron. A graduate of Scranton University, Benyron has a BS in Business Administration and is currently working on her MBA at Wilkes College. Presently Vice-President of the American Business Women's Association, Benyron was also honored earlier this year as Woman of the Year, 1981. Benyron serves on the Board of Directors in AHEEN Inc . She also serves as Director on the Board of Pennsylvania Association of Small Business Development Center. Students Participate In National Lobby Day On Monday, March 1, several thousand college students from around the country participated in National Student Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Among those thousands were 26 studentd from Wilkes. During the day , student delegates attended regional conferences and learned details concerning cuts in Federal funds for college financial aid. They were then given instruc instructions en effective lobbying techniques, and were encouraged to visit the offices of Congressmen and urge them to fight President Rea gan's proposals. The President's budget for Fiscal Year 1983 (which will begin Oct. 1, 1982) includes a 65percent reduction in existing college financial aid. This would completely eliminate several grant and loan programs. The group from Wilkes included members of the Student Government, Commuter Council, · and COPUS (The Coalition of Independent College and University Stu- · dents) , the campus organization that conducted the effort from Wilkes. Financial backing for the bus trip to Washington came from SG, IRHC , and CC. The College administration officially sanctioned the · event so that those attending would be legally excused from classes on Monday. Students Needed A• Tator• by Marian T. Koviack The need for tutors for the YMCA Tutoring Program is critical, according to Mrs. Janjigian , coordinator of the program, and she is asking Wilkes students.for their help . Volunteers tutor for one hour a W<!ek, Monday or Tuesday, between 3 and 7 p.m .. Tutors select the subject which they would li~e College Chapter Of Pi Kappa Delta To Host Tournament by Lisa Gurka The Wilkes College chapter Pi Kappa ,Delta, the National Forensics Honor Society, is hosting this year's provincial tournament . The tournament will be held at the Sheraton Motel in Brandywene, Delaware. There are three levels of membership in Pi Kappa Delta - the chapter, the provincial, and th_e national. Each college or university has its own chapter, according to Darlene Schaffer, Student Lieutenant Governor of the Province of the Colonies. She explained that the province is so so named because it is comprised of of 16 colleges and universities from the original 13 colonies. In order for a student to qualify for PKO membership, he must first have competed in nine rounds of inter-collegiate debate or forensic competition. The student must then be nominated by a member of PKO, and his nomination must be unanimously passed by all PKO members. Once the nomination is passed , the student must then pledge for a period of several weeks. A meeting is held after the pledging, anf the student is voted into the society. However, there is one final steJ? - the student must pass a written exam. Schaffer commented that if the student passes the exam, he is then inducted into Pi Kappa Delta at a special ceremony. "We ')the debate union) like to make it special because we feel we feel it is a special ceremony, and there are PKO rules to be followed. Last year we held a candlelight ceremony at The Station," Schaffer said. As Student Lieutenant Governor, Schaffer must attend all PKO meet.ings on the chapter and provincial levels; handle all student affairs and disputes; and conduct correspondence within the chapters of the province and with the national offices. This correspondence is accomplished through a newsl/etter Schaffer From the early hours of the conference , it was evident that the stu dent turnout far exceeded anyone 's expectations, including those fo Congressmen and the organizations sponsoring the event. Last year, National Student Lobby Day drew approximately 1500 students At the close of the day , well over 4,000 students rallied on the front steps and balconies of the Capitol building, and were addressed by several members of the House and Senate who attacked President Reagan's domestic policies. One major recurrent criticism was that Reagan is making cuts in educastion funding that are disproportionate to other elements of the budget. The speakers also argued that the cuts will, in the near future, begin to prove detrimental to the riation as the pool of well-educated persons diminishes. The crowd intermittenly chanted gans such as "Books, not bombs " and " Hey , Hey , ho , ho , Reaganomics HAS GOT TO GO." Nearly 100 undergraduates from Ohio _attended the lobby session dressed in caps and gowns. At the raliy, one leader of the group ex- _, plained that those students wanted to graduate immediately, because President Reagan 's proposals are made law , they will not be able to finish.:school. Schaffer organized, called The Colonist. The Colonist is published solely by members of the Wilkes Debate 'Union and their coach, Dr. Bradford L. Kinney. Various chapters also submit material for publication, along with "letters to the editor." Kinney commented that this is the most exciting thing that has ever been . done in the province. "There Lave been many letters commending the efforts of Schaffer, and The Colonist itself," he said. Kinney and Schaffer both said that the Provinceds of The Colonies is known as the most "spirited province in the nation." to teach and the age and grade level of the student. Tutors are asked to help students only in the basic areas of the subject. The pupil's school textbook is used and the week's assignments are reviewed . There is no outside work or preparation required of ·the tutor. The only time spent is with the student. Tutoring is done on a one-to-one basis• in all subject areas . "I am in desperate need of chemistry tutors," stated Mrs . Janjigian. The immediate need is also for English, math and foreign language tutors . Pupils are referred to the program by their school, their counselors or local service agencies, such as the Bridge or Help Line. Grade levels range from second through twelfth . A few adults who are studying for their high school equivalency diplomas are also enrolled in the program . The YMCA Tutoring Program is the only tutoring service tha L is available free of charge to the students of the eight surrounding school districts. Students of the College who are interested in tutoring are asked to call the YMCA at 823-2191 and ask for the Tutoring Program . Students should leave their names and telephone numbers. �Page 2, The Beacon, March 5, 1982 IImportance Of Lobbying Grodpl Grows With Threat To Aid by Rebecca Whitman "Reagan Declares War On Education!!! Immediate Action Required." So begins the handout designed to assist students in writing to their Congressmen to protest proposed cuts in next years' education budget. In the face of these cuts, the Wilkes College chapter of COPUS, The Coalition of Independent College and University Students, is geared to do battle, using such weapons as letter campaigns and lobbying efforts . COPUS is a national organization formed in 1974 when tuition costs began their steady rise. Originally called The Coalition of Private University Students, this association was foundei on two basic principles: 1. educational opportunities should be based on ability to learn rather than ability to pay 2. students should participate in decisions which affect the welfare of their school and education. Over 250 private college and universities nationwide belong 'to COPUS. The organization has a full time lobbyist in Washington who, according to Joe Horrox, Executive Director of the Wilkes Col-· lege chapter, "is very much respected on Capital Hill." ment is involved in lobbying efforts. He also expressed his fear that COPUS "will drift back into oblivion when a less disruptive administration takes office." For the present time however, COPUS is deeply involved in a number of activities . Last semester, they called Congressman Nelligan to express student concern over financial aid cuts and undertook the arduous project of mailing letters explaining these cuts to the parents of each Wilkes student. Last week COPUS conducted a "Fight Back" letter-writing campaign and on Monday, March 1, they took a busload of students to Washington for National Student Lobby Day. The day's agenda included a press conference, groups of congressmen speaking on Reagan's proposed cuts, and an opportunity to lobby for financial aid concerns. Though the Wilkes Chapter is currently made up of Political Science majors, Kadke encourages other students to join. "We have a lot of activities available for students to get involved in. There is a constant turnover in membership, due to graduating students." The COPUS office is located on the second floor of the Student Center Building. Formed in 1979, the Wilkes College Chapter of COPUS is the only one in this area. Carl V. Kadke, who in the past has held such offices as Vice-President and Special Projects Director of this school chapter, recalls that the years of the Carter Administration has "a Mayberry RFD atmosphere. There was a Democratic majority in Congress, and things were very slow and laid-back." These years were spent trying to get organized, train students and acquaint the campus with what COPUS was. Kadke remembers "sitting at the COPUS table on Club Day and having 1 student come up the entire day. People assumed it was a _very dry academic thing." However, Kadke states ·that "COPUS is really a lean, mean, lobbying machine." The first major lobbying effort was a 1980 letter campaign against legislation which put certain grants in question. "We had guidelines but no experience," says Kadke, "however, it was considered a success." Also that year COPUS travelled to Harrisburg where "it became apparent that Wilkes could become a leader within the organization." Crediting the present administration with the sudden increase in interest and activity in COPUS, Kadke expressed his pleasure that presently 2 % of total school enroll- the purpose of the Corps is to give members a chance to experience what they will encounter when they enter the Air Force. Weiss plans to pursue an advanced degree at the Air Force in Ohio. Cadet Nazarek, a computer science major, was one of 45 cadets chosen from among 245 nominations from across the country to participate in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program: Burke stated, "Nazarek is a good role model for the younger cadets to follow ." Nazarek also participated in a Flight Indoctrination Program. Ee received "the highest mark you could get," Burke commented. "He actually flew and got good marks in that." The program involves participants from 12 NATO countries and was started on October 1, 1981. The program is designed to improve "inter-operatability" of the NATO Alliance Air Forces. • • • • "I do not know what I may appear to the world; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." Sir Isaac Newton 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barr, HOURS: DAILY IOAI • 5:30PM · NN & THURS. IOAI • 9PI r1Isl ► Fl 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK av·-PAPPAS .! Phone 825-7110 DELIVERY TO COLLEGE College. He has had numerous poems published, has conducted poetry workshops in Lehigh County, and has read his works on a num ber of occasions. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Coun· cil of the Arts. Further information about the March ·workshops will be provided by the Society in the near future . Freeman noted that the Society is pleased to announce that one of its members has been invited to read her own works to the general public. Anna Mae Stanley will be reading her original works on Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Mulberry Poets, the reading will be held at Andy Gavin 's Tavern located at 1392 North Washington Ave., Scranton. The Manuscript will be published and distributed by April 6. At that time, · those students whose works appear in the magazine will hold a poetry reading. Students will be reading their own works , whether poetry or prose. The Manuscript is distributed on the Wilkes campus free of charge. Advisors to the Manuscript Society are Dr. Robert Heaman and Dr. Patricia Heaman , of the Department of Language and Literature. "The Poet binds together by passion and knowledge the vast empire of human society, as it is spread over the whole earth, and over all time." 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Main St. DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO by Amy Elias The Manuscript Society of Wilkes College is announcing its activities for the months of March and April. On March 17, the Society is sponsoring a reading of the works of Irish poets, which will be part of a St. Patrick's Day celebration to be held in the Conyngham Student Center. Refreshments will be provided after the reading. Five students are already scheduled to read at that time : Russell Curtis, Bill Mondlak , CeeCee Lucian, Roya Fahmy, and Sharon Wheeler. Anyone interested in participating in the St. Pat 's reading should contact Shelley Freeman, Manuscript Editor-in-Chief, at Ext. 418, or Dr. Michael O'Neill. March 30 is the date scheduled by the Society for by the Society for' ' Reader's Theatre" which will be held in the Center for the Performing Arts. Anyone interested in participating should contact a Manuscript Society mem ber Also in March, the Society will host a poetry workshop and reading by Michael Hattersley. Hattersley a graduate of Swathmore with a Ph .D. from Yale, teaches 20th century American and British poetry and creative writing at Muhlenberg • • • • commander Selected For R·O·T·C· by Tom Jordan The Wilkes College chapter ROTC has been given new leadership: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Edward Weiss has been selected as Commander of the Air Force ROTC Cadet Corps. Other new happenings for ROTC Wilkes include the selection of Cadet David Nazarek to participate in the EuroNATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program . Weiss, a senior electrical engineering major, was in competition with five other people for the position of commander. Colonel Burke, Commander of the detachment, stated, "All five people were capable, but Weiss was selected because of his leadership qualities, managerial skills, and academic performance." There are 110 members in the Cadet Corps. As Commander, Weiss's responsibilities will include directing his staff in training of members of the Cadet Corps. Burke added, "There is a lot of work involved with this. A lot of people think a commander just tells people what to do, and then sits back and puts his feet up ." Burke contends that this is hardly the case, and that the activities of the Corps are varied. For instance, this year the Corps supported a program which allowed disadvantaged children to go to the circus. Weiss is also planning a program that will prepare members of the Corps who will be going on field training this summer. All activities are superceded by one main goal of the Corps, however: Manuscript Society Announces Ei,ents For March And April ,,)l£1t4i' ~rangier HOODED SWEATSHIRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS - PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS : Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ : Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Apt. _ _ I 1 I 1 City, State, ZIP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Age _ _ L _ I __________ __ ____________ __ ___ _ ___________ CASS/NERRC �March 2, 1982, The Beacon, Page 3 Student Anniversary Committee Concentrates On Literary Topics by Amy Elias Fall of 1982 will be like many other autumn semesters at Wilkes College -- the leaves will turn, the air will grow cooler, and football season will begin. But next year will · be different than any other year in the history of the College, · for Wilkes will be celebrating its 50th anniversary as a private institution of higher education. Numerous activities are planned as part of the celebration, incorporating many disciplines and areas of interest on campus. A committee comprised of 6 members of the Wilkes student body has been formed to focus on one of these areas -- Literature and its impact on contemp:irary American society. Chaired by Shelley Freeman , a ~enior and resident of Wilkes-Harre, PA ., the committee's goal is to bring a prominent literary fi~urf' to 1he Wilkes campus in the fa[ I of 1982. The poet , author , or playwright will be asked to de iver a leeture which will be open to the public and Wilkes family . The topic of the lecture, while pertaining to some literary topic, will be one of the speaker's choosing. After months of deliberation and discussion, the committee members have narrowed down their choices to seven well-known and respected authors, playwri_2hts, and poets. Each student on the committee has written to one or more of these literary figures, and the committee is presently awaiting responses. Allother plans, such as specific lecture dates and payment figures, are tentative at this time. The committee's list of possible speakers includes: John Barth, author of numerous novels and short stories including The Sot Weed Factor and Lost in the Funhouse ; Joan Didion, known for her work Slouching Towards JJethlehem and her most recent work, The White Album ; Joseph Heller , who has written a number of novels includin~ the popular Catch 22 and Somethmg Happened; Lillian Helman . · author of The Children's Hour, The little Foxes, and Pentimento, upon which the movie Julia was based. The committee's list continues with Arthur Miller, playwright and novelist known for Death of a Salesman and The Crucible ; among other works; Joyce Carol Oates, a prolific writer of fiction whose works include JJellefleur and Where Are You Going, Where Have You JJeen and Phillip Roth, author of numerous works among which are The Ghost Writer, and Goodbye Columbus. The student 50th Anniversary Committee is asking each writer to consider delivering a lecture and conducting a short workshop for interested students . Cost will be a determining factor if more than one of the above-mentioned artists are willing to speak, for the Committee is working with limited funds. Advisor to the Committee is Dr. Norma Schulman, of the Department of Language and Literature . Proposed Scholarship Changes Discussed During IRHC Meeting· During last Sunday's meeting, the Inter-Residence Hall Council voted to give COPUS $100 for their Lobby Day Trip to Washington on Monday, March 1. COPUS representative Naomi Harris made the official request after outlining the agenda for Lobby Day . The motion was unariimously passed, with one abstention. IRHC President Bill Lourie discussed the proposed scholarship cuts with the representatives. He stated that proposals have been made that would eventually eliminate student leader scholarships. He noted that the presidents of the three student organizations will be offering a counter proposal that would possibly allow student leaders to be put on some type of work study. When asked for feedback, one student commented that cutting the scholarships may result in the loss of "quality people" in the leadership positions . Social Committee chairperson Raul Gochez reported that the ticket price for the St . Patrick's Day Party will be $1.50 per person. The party will be held March 27, from 9-1 , in the gym. Music will be provided by "The Great Rock Scare. " Gochez also reminded committee members of a mandatory meetin g on March 18, at noon, in SLC 209 . Representatives were reminded YOU CAN HELP IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, & HELP YOURSELF TO THAT ALLIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE, TOO. ANY MATH/SCI. MAJOR OR MINOR, AND OTHER LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE ARE NEEDED. TAKE THAT FIRST STEP, & TALK TO A RECRUITER ON CAMPUS. INFO TABLE: MARCH 18, 10-3. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATION. INFO MEETING: MAR. 18, 11 A.M. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATION. Welcome to the World & ___ · • of the Slam Stewart jazz concert, which will be held March 15. Ticket prices are $1.50 for students and $5.00 for the community . Interested students can call 829-9468 for ticket information . There will be no IRHC meeting on Sunday, March 14, due to Spring Break. The next meeting will be Sunday, March 21. Institute Provides Coal Industry With Training And Counseling by Marian T. Koviack Once a major industry in our area, the mining of Anthracite Coal now contributes little to our local economy. The Anthracite and Community Development Institute, a newcomer to the College, is designed to aid in the development of an anthracite coal market. In Northeastern Pennsylvania there are at least 12 billion recoverable tons of anthracite buried underground. At the current annual production rate of 5 million tons, the seven-county area could fulfill those production needs for 200 years. Through the Office of Continuing Education, the Institute provides the industry with training programs. Seminar topics range from clarifying the maze of federal and state regulations that govern the industry to preparing individuals for required government examinations. The Institute also provides business counseling to the mining industry in the areas of marketing, advertising and personel management. Counseling is done through the Small Business Development Center of Willces College. Loans are also available to meet the financial needs of the small coal mine operators. The loans are filed through the Small Business Development Center. Acid mine water drainage, mine subsidence, underground fires, culm banks, and open ·pits from surface mining have created a negative image of the anthracite industry in the eyes of some members of the community. A primary goal of the Institute is to change and improve the image of the coal mining business. Working towards that goal is Thomas J. Lynott, director of the Institute. Lynott brings with him experience from a number of different areas. He was formerly the Director of Economic Development in Mount Carmel, PA., and Chief of the Economic Development Commission in Harrisburg. After the Flood of 1972, Lynott worked in Wilkes-Barre with Neighborhood Assistance, an organization involved in recovery efforts. He is owner and president of a third-generation anthracite business, and is familiar with the industry's problems and potential. The .. Institute _ was founded under the auspices ·of The lnstitute of Regional Affairs. The affiliation with the College is a "linkage that ~rovides research facllities , strength and stability," stated Lynott. 0 West Vlrgi-,l • ·s ki Classic -,qins Peagot Gran'd Prix Racing -Tour • ' The West Virginia Ski Pro Classic has joined the Peugot Grand Prix Racing Tour. With an increased purse ($10,000) and being on the only U.S. pro circuit, some of the top racers will be looking at the Snowshoe race. The West Virginia Pro Race has been the major racing event at COOK'S 45 S. WASHINGTON ST. 822-1111 Friday Straight Up Saturday RockHquse Sunday Emotional Recording Artists Daddy Licks Tuesday Open Mike Hosted by Sergio No Cover Wed. & Thurs. 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The pro format abandons the convention of having each racer make his runs alone against the clock. In the pro race, competitors are pitted against one another, making their runs in tandem along courses only a few feet apart. Winners then advance to meet a new opponent, and the top racers eventually meet in a head-to-head format. · This exciting format is especially fun for the spectators . Preliminary elimination rounds will be on Tuesday, March 9, with the finals occurring on March 10. Top professional racers, special parties and ceremonies, banners, and an exciting course all add to the colorful pageantry set for Snowshoe. PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza Lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 ,,.m. to 8 p.m.) All the Macaroni you can eat $2.59 Meatballs served with first dish) OPIN SIX DAYS A WIIK - Monday to Saturdays 11 to 11 PHONI 125,0938 Pro• S• IO FRI■ DILIVIRY WI. . A $5.00 Order. . . �Page 4, The Beacon, March 5, 1982 Guest Commentary------------, Discrepancies Ouer Spring Break' Questioned When I applied for grants and loans this year to return to Wilkes, I added a small amount to tuition and room and board fees because I was aware of extra fees incurred during one's senior year. I was denied these extra monies, of course, because the school's estimated costs fell short of mine. I took my losses gracefully, but recently added, unexpected expenses, coupled with other little annoyances, have forced my period of submissive silence to expire. Spring break approaches and, while everyone else looks forward to this week, there are those of us who look toward it with disgust because this week promises only unplanned-for expe~ses and annoying inconveniences for us . I, like several others, need to remain on campus over spring break while all my fellow Wilkes students get a much needed vacation. Housing requires that all those staying on campus over Break reside in the same residence hall . NOTICE Dr. Bradford L. Kinney, Director of Broadcasting Services for WCLH-fm, announces that applications are now being accepted for the following positions: Manager Production Director Music Director Sports Director News Director Public Relations Director Positions are also open for interested "Disk Jockeys." WCLH (90.7) is the college- Packing an entire week's worth of clothing and necessities, including linen and groceries, is not an appealing idea, but my annoyance with this chore cannot compare with my annoyance over the fact that not only must I reside in this dorimtory, but I must also go to that residence hall on my own time and ask each girl personally if I may stay in her room. I neither know anyone living in Weiss Hall (this year's appointed dorm), nor have the time to go there and beg. Housing's reply to my problem would probably be that if I want to stay I'll find the time. Bull. I don't want to stay, I am required to stay. My being here in WilkesBarre while everyone else is vaca. tioning is not by my choice btit in response to a need to fulfill my course requirements. I feel apologetic toward the girl who will allow me to use her room and I am sincerely uncomfortable asking for it. Anyway, what if no one agrees to allow me to use her room? I really believe that obtain- dorm and club dues, I have responded to by simply swallowing hard and digging deeper and deeper into my pocket. Now, I have dug so deep there is a hole in my pocket and the college has abandoned me to face more expenses alone with a "providefor-yourself-or-starve" attitude . My allegorical hole in my pocket is very big to me when I must contemplate buying groceries for an entire week. I am trying to understand the school's position . Everyone is moved into one dorm, probably, because of security reasons. But why can't we simply all sleep in one dorm while being allowed to return to our own rooms during the day? A 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. time period in which one may return to his own room would be satisfactory. I really need an arrangement such as this because, as a student teacher, I need access to many books in my room that I cannot transport to another dorm. We are not provided with meals, probably because it would not make sense to employ the food service staff when so few students are on campus. But those of us who are required to rem ain should not be simply abandoned either. My best solution to this problem is that this week be calculated into one's roo m and board for the semester then funds be given back in order that the student will have cash to go grocery shopping. Another suggestion is that we be provided with a •·meal bag" which simply would be a large, week's worth version of the bag lunch . A more popular idea among my friends, however, is that the administration, Housing personnel, and faculty of the department making this requirement of us take turns providing us with meals. Well, when everyone comes back from break ready to show off a Florida tan, I will be showing off a thirty-pound weight loss. That is, of course, unless anyone wishes to send care packages via Weiss Hall. FROM WCLH: owned and student-operated educational FM station. The station operates daily from 8 a.m. to midnight, and presents a diverse selection of educational and public service programs, in addition to a varied muscial format. Applications can be picked up at the WCLH general office, located in Darte Hall, third floor, or from Dr. Kinney's speech-radio office, located in Kirby Hall. All applicants will be interviewed for the positions on March 23, 1982. Applications AtJailable Applications are now available for 1982-1983 Beacon Editorial and Businim Staff positions. The positions open for applications and the corresponding scholarships are as follows: · Editor-in-Chief ...................... full scholarship Managing Editor .................. .. . 3/4 scholarship News Editor .. . ................... , . . 1/2 scholarship Feature Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 scholarship Sports Editor: ......................... 1/2 scholarship Assistant News/Feature Editor ......... 1/4 scholarship Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/ 4 scholarship Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l / 4 scholarship Advertising M,anager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 scholarship Photographer . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . ~ / 4 scholarship Applications and job descriptions for each of the above positioris will be available at the.Beacon office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27, during regular office hours. ::{ . All information the application must be completed in order to be considered for a staff po~ition. A writing sample must be submitted with each application. Those applying for photographer must submit a sample of their work. ALL applications must be received by Tuesday, March 16, at 4 p.m. In order to insure the privacy of each applicant, applications must be returned in a sealed .envelope addressed to Lisa Gurka, Beacon Editor. Only those applications received in a sealed envelope before the designated deadline will be accepted. Interviews will be held on Thursday evening, March 25. Applicants .viii be notified by telephone of the exact time and location of their interviews. A selection committee composed of Beacon editors, faculty members and administrators will interview each applicant on an indivi:lual basis. Applications may be delivered to the Beacon office during regular Jffice hours, or sent through inter-college mail. All positions on7:he Beacon staff are open for applications. ~n ing a room in another dormitory when I am already contracted for a room in my own dorm is Housing's problem , not mine. Aside from the inconvenience is my major complaint: Wilkes' callous abandonment of the few when the majority are not here. Wilkes is not providing for my meals over break even though my remammg on campus is in response to my course requirements. (I am not excused from my duties as a student teacher during break.) Starting out without any extra money, I find myself more than short of cash at this point in the year. I have been hit with fees consistently since I moved in last September. Some of the fees are personal because of my chosen course of study, but others are common to other seniors. These expenses: Graduation fee, Certification fee, ''tests-one-mustt ake-i n -order -to-apply-for-ajob-or-enter-graduate-school" fee besides "luxury" fees such as 'DIALOG' Service Called For To the Editor: An Open Letter to Students, Administration and Faculty, Concerning the Possible Installation of a "DIALOG" Information Retrieval Service at Wilkes College: More than a few students at Wilkes have probably left the library frustrated after having unsuccessfully searched for the latest information about some assigned topic . All the material on the shelves seems to be aging and some of it is hopelessly lost in time. We are not trying to degrade our library in any way; · books are expensive, and it would possibly create further problems to expand shelfspace. There is a solution, however: The "DIALOG" Information Retrieval Service offers · access to millions (I) of references. With DIALOG, it's possible to locate information on any subject imaginable, and the only thing you have to know, is how to type the words or phrases describing your topic. You can search for references by names, authors, companies, publications, dates, etc., and by combining terms, the scope of the information sought can be as broad or narrow as you would like. Furthermore, reprints of the articles etc ., can be ordered directly through your terminal. The information available on DIALOG would, if printed on 8½"xll" paper, made a stack reaching higher than the Empire State Building. There are indexes for newspapers, magazines, education, industry, applied science and technology, social science and the humanities. Also available are business information and forcasts . The average cost for the most used data bases is around $50/hr. This becomes very reasonable when you realize that it doesn't take more than IO min. to make an exhaustive search on any topic, and a simple search can be done in a minute or two. It's staggering to think about not having to wait more than ten seconds for a reply to just about any query. The information you receive can be printed out on the school's printer, or better yet, at DIALOGS own off-line high-speed printer at a cost of about 10¢-25¢ per reference. lf this doesn't suit you, you can order reprints by mail directly form your terminal. The individual cost of usage for DIALOG could be partly subsidized by the school, the . remainder put on the tuition bill. It should be obvious that the relatively small individual cost of the system would, as far as we can see, be more than compensated for. If it is voiced support that the school is waiting for, before it decides to install DIALOG on campus, here it is. Mark Barsoum & Carl Borgstrom ....~ USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief ....... .. ........... .. .... . ... .. ..... Lisa Gurka Managin~ Editor ................. . .. .. ..... . .... Mary Kay Pogar News Editor ............................ . .. . ......... John Finn Assistant News Editor ...... : ........................ Donna Nitka Copy Edito_r ....... . ................................. Amy Elias Feature Editor ........... , .. .. .. . ....... . ............ Lisa Cobb Assistant Fea~ure Editor ......... . ............. ... Doug Fahringer Co-Sports Editors ................................ Ellen Van Riper Mark James Photographer • • • • ............ ... ............. . .... Steve Thomas Business Manager . . ...... . ... . ................... Michele Serafi~ Advertising Manager ... .. ............ . ... . ..... .. . Lorraine Koch 'Advisor • • • • • • • • • • ...................... . .. Dr. Norma Schulman Parrish Hall 16 S. River St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 l'11i>i;,hnl weekly during the school year except for vacation "' " '"' " '111t>sh·r breaks. Entered as third class postage paid in \IVilkc, · 1;., , t':, . :wnd form number 355 to the Beacon, Wilkes College, Wilkl's l\ a1 . · hi. I S766. Subscription rate to non-students: $5.00 per year. Ad\! r' i, i i: l. r al , ·'!>TOO per column inch . Phone: (717) 824-4651 !\Ii, k·ws expressed are those of the individual writer and not nt•(·•·"ari · , ,. t hl' publication or the college . �• March 5, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 "Singapore Slings" And "Wild Turkeys" Two Teams Tie For First In Winter Weekend The " Ice Carry " was the next by Doug Fahringer The " Wet and Wild " Winter event held at the tri ck . Four team Weekend results were announced members had to run ¼ of the total prior to the movie last Sunday even- distance around the track carrying a ing in SLC 101. The results ended full bag of ice. The winning teams , uf in a tie for fi rst place and instead as determined by the fastest times, o divi ding the $100 prize, the Win- were "Tequilla Worms" at first , " LCB 's" at second, and "Wild ter Weekend Committee decided to give both first place teams, ' 'Wild Turkeys" at third. The next game , " Bat Spin" reTurkeys" and " Singapore Slings" $100 each . "The second place win- quired six members from each team . ners " Tequilla Worm s' received In relay fas hion, the participants $50 an d thi rd place and $25 went to raced from the starting line to the judges where they were given base" LCrfs". Following the ski trip on Wednes - ball bats. The players had to place day and the skating party on Thurs- their foreheads on the top hancile of day , the actual Winter Weekend the bats and spin around the bat competition began Friday evening three times with the opposite end of with the Volleyball games in the the bat touching the ground. After gym. Later Friday night the teams the three revolutions were complet· received their Saturday game time ed , the run ners ret urned to the schedules at the " Jungle Party" in starting line enabling the next team members to take their turns. -Winthe Student Center. Saturday's events began with the ners , as determined by the best " Traying " competition at Kirby times, were : "Wild Turkeys " at Park. This event consisted of four first , "Boomers" at second, and members from each team alternat- ' 'Kamakazis ' ' at third. The " Tug of War " competition ing in a relay-type race on cafeteria trays on the snow. " LCB 's" placed limited the team members to 1500 first, followed by " Harvey Wall- lbs. total weight with each tea m rebangers" at second and a third place qui ring a minimum of four girls. tie between " Milk " and " Boom- The final results of this competition ers.' ' was " Wild Turkeys" taking first The second event was the '' Keg place again followed by " Black Rus· Roll" which also consisted of four sians" at second and "Slow Com team members. The game required fortable Screws' ' at third. the first group of players to push an The next event , " Shopping Cart empty beer keg in the "crab-walk " Race" had six team members two at position . The players then stood a time, pushing each other in a race and pushed the keg with their with shopping carts . "LCB 's " rehands . Once the keg passed the - ceived first place, "Wild Turkeys" starting line the second group re- took second , and ''Singapore peated the event. The results of the Slings' ' finished third. " Keg Roll " were : "Tequilla The " Obstacle Course " consistWorms" at first, " Kamakazis" at ed of rope jumping, wall climbing, second, and " Singapore Slings" at running through tires, the previous third. " bat spinning," sack jumping, and STUDENT CREDIT Ever wish that while traveling, vacationing, or maybe just for emergencies, you could have a national credit card? Well, now - YOU CAN - obtain a MasterCard or Visa while still in school, no co-signer required. We have established a division to exclusively handle the credit needs of college students .. . freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors .. . so you can enjoy the conveniences of credit NOW, and have your credit established for your professional life after graduation. On a 3 x 5 card, print your name and complete address. (Enclose $2.00 for postage and handling.) Send to: Creative Credit International Collegiate Credit Division Suite 303-Penn Lincoln Bldg. 789 Penn A 1/enue Pittsburgh, PA 15221 and tinally hurdl ing The top three plac in g team s we re ' ' T e qu ill a Worms ," first . " Singapore Slin~s, "seco,1d, and " Wild Turk· eys, ' third . The " Dog Sled Race" consisted of nine team mem l'Jf'rs wi th at least three fem ale participants. The play · ing teams consisted of three groups of three persons per group with two groups pulling the sled while the others rode. The wi nners with the the fastest times in the race were : " Harvey Wallban~ers" at fi rst , " Singapore Slings' at second , and " LCB's" at third. Afte r Sat urday's even ts, a ''Beach Party'' was held in the gym wi th the " Herman James Band" providi ng the music. Two free all-expense-paid tickets were given away to Dina Wasilewski and Terry Shemo , both Wilkes students. On Sunday , the games continued with two swimming events held in the YMCA. The winning teams of the 200 yard relay were ''Kamakazis," fi rst, "Singapore Slings ," second, and ' 'Boomers,'' third. The 100 yard relay resulted in fi rst place for "Singapo re Slinfts" followed by " Wild T urkeys' at secand " Tequilla Worm s" at third. The Volleyball finals were then held in the gym later Sunday evening. The winning teams of the finals were : "Singapore Slings" winning · first , " Wild Turkeys" taking sec- · o nd , and'' Slow Comfort a ble Screws '' capturing third. third . Prior to the free film "The Shining" the results were announced as follows: • ' Singapore Slin)!S '' 27 '"Wil<lTurkeys " · 27 "Tequilla Worms" - 24 "LCB 's " 16 ''Kamakazis '' i3 "Harvey Wallbanger~· · 11 "Boomers" ''Slow Comfortable Screws ·· 11 5 "Black Russians" " Milk" -' The Winter Weekend Chairpersons Chris Fellin , Chris Lain, Tom Farley, and Lor Martin , as well as the game officials and participants enabled this "Wet and Wild" week· end to be one of full of fun . Murray Weidenbaum, chairman of President Reagan's Council of Econom ic Advisors, also is the administration's expert on the economic costs of government re'gulation, which he estimates at more than $100 billion a year . In recent Congressional testimony urging action to reduce the burden on the pu blic, he said : "Don't just stlnd there, undo somethi ng ." Courtesy of the Wilkes-Barre _Cha mber of Commerce AND AWAY THEY GO! These two Winter Weekend teams "battle it out" in the Shopping Cart Race whic!t was only O!}e of the many fun activities sponsored by Student Government this past weekend. Ticker Tape For those who are remaining on or around cameus during th ~pring Vacation, March 5-14, die following events will be happening m the area: On Monday, March 8, Teddy Bedatsky will discuss "Learning to Love Again" at 12-1 p.m. in the Osterhout Library. The lecture is part of the Women's Free Lecture Series sponsored by the library. "Going Places: Railroads and Streetcars in Wyom ing Valley" is currently on exhibit at the Wyoming Historirnl and Geological Society Museum on South Franklin St. Times for the exhibit which will be shown through March are Wednesday and Friday 1-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a .m.-4 p.m. Harold Cox will lecture on "Origins and Development of Streetcars in Wilkes-Barre" on Thursday, March 11 at the Wyoming Historical Museum. The lecture will begin at 7 :30 p.m. · On March 12-14, the Wilkes-Barre Little Theatre on North Main St. will present "The King and I." Performances begin at 8:30 p.m . on Friday and Saturday and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. _ The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 13. T he parade will begin at South Main Plaza at 11 a.m . . The Ballet Society of Wyoming Valley will present "The Ohio Ballet" on Saturday , March 13 in the Wilkes College CPA at 8 p.m. The Wilkes College Music Department will present a Sonata Concert on Tuesday, March 16 at 8 ;15 p.m. in the CPA. The concert will feature Enzo Liva, cellist and Herbert Garber, pianist. On T hursday, March 18, the Wilkes College Concer t and Lecture Series will present "The Temple Trio" at 8 p.m. in the CPA. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS BEER & WINE BASH AT - 1Emers-nn •a FRIDAY, MARCH 5 - GEORGE WESLEY AND FRANK PULLO FROM SECOND WIND SATURDAY, MARCH 6 - THE SHAKE HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. City Beverage Company 704 S. Main St Phone 824-4907 COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVETHRU SERVICE �Page 6, The Beacon, March 5, 1982 DRABBLE® oy Kevin Fagan ------------ ~ C,lfT? FOR ME.'?? Playllei,iea, Musical Viewed As Simple OVEN ing attractive. I wondered, however, during the Friday night performance, if the people sitting in the back could hear the soloists since I was forced to strain in order to hear, and I was sitting in thesecond row . Only twice, also, did the staging distract me. One scene had the stage off-balance to me. It seemed as though every character was to the left and there was nothing to the right. This staging created a feeling of things being tipped and nothing in the script suggested that this feeling should be created. The second scene which disturbed me was one in which several characters had their backs turned to the audience facing the main character in the center of the stage. The problem was that it was hard to see what the main characters were doing. Overall, I felt the performance was well done. The simpleness of the sets added to the performance, whereas an elaborate set would by Lisa Cobb Mistakes happen. Someone forgot to give a warning flicker of the lights to call the audience back from intermission and then to compensate, turned the house lights after the performance had begun in order to provide lighting for all the people stumbling down the darkened aisles. There was some distracting noise as the set behind the curtain was changed while a scene was taking place in front of the curtain. Still, the mistakes were insignificant to the overall performance. Admittedly, if the audience came to Wilkes' Theater's production of 110 In the Shadeeapecting a deep, meaningful play, it was disappointed . The play itself offered only cliche-like insights and entertainment . If the audience sought a good entertaining performance, it found what it sought . For the most part, the singing was harmonized , well and the stag- have taken away from the simplicity of the play. Costuming was comfortable too. It was not overdone to force a sense of "countryness" on the audience. The characters appeared to be natural, not set up. The acting was never overdone or too dramatic. The actors made their parts believable. Wilkes Theater presented the play as the storyline dictated : simple, straight forward entertainment . To have expected anything more is to lack an understanding of the play. I considered this a good performance and I am looking forward to Wilkes' next offering. ITt A f'EN ANQ VEMC\1.. -!1ET... \lllT\.t M'I ~AME E~bRA'JE-0 OM "f"'EM t t<&E.\ L , '400 ~1AAV~\ NOTICE Student Government will present The Warren Chiasson Quintet, featuring Slam Stewart, on Monday, March 15 at 8 p.m . in the CPA. Tickets for the jazz concert are available from any SG representative at Sl.50 with Wilkes ID. VA~:f\C.\JL.Ail..'f !,\NCE 1'~ERE "RE ONL'l 'flllO 0's 11'4 ~OAA66L.E. • ! 5:) ~ 3-S ~Blondie; M_usic Will Wake Up The 80s~ of this new wave genre are going to start making music that 13 and 14-year-old kids will live to. "Music will become a philosophy again as it did in ~e '60s." -; - · "I think music is going to become less of a tranquilizer for the masses and become more of a message carrier like it,was in the 1960s," James Destri, keyboard man of the rock group Blondie, predicts; - r:.., ...: ', . ,.. Blondie drummer Clement Burke compares it " to a record playing over and over. I mean it's cyclical and the same sound · is heard again and again." Destri and Burke explained the cycles in an interview with the "Erlanger Rock Classics To Come" radio series, sponsored by Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company. "The '80s are the ' 60s all over again. We have a conservative regime in office again, and youth is going to wake up again," Destri says. f Burke also se~s a, re~ti~i~~ ~ the sound. "The thing that's happening to music now is the black influence," he says. "The mixture of black and electronic meeting somewhere in the middle is what we' ll continue to hear for the next few years." In fact, Destri and Burke say that Blondie's roots are black. "1 don't think there would have been a Blondie if there wasn't a Supremes or a Motown sound," Destri says. "Obviously, the Blondie sound has changed, but I think that was necessary because of the imitators or emulators," Burke adds. "There was a tremendous backlash in new wave music and, instead of people trying to be original, they' re trying to copy what is proven hitwis~ " Destri explains this return to the '60s as part of a never-ending cycle. He describes this unique evolution that he believes will take place in the next 10 years. "Music is going to have a very strong influence again," he said. " The leading artists coming out . - He sees Blondie as "a truemelting pot group in that we assimilate various styles and incorporate them into the Blondie sound." Baf Blondie has never been a typical rock band. The band has had an identity crisis of sorts because former Playboy model and lead vocalist Deborah Harry is generally considered to be Blondie. "Would the Rolling Stones have been any less a band if they were called The Big Lips, which is Mick Jagger's biggest trait?" Destri wonders in reply to questions about the effect of the confusion. "Everything has worked out for Blondie as we had pictured in our wildest fantasies," Burke says. "We were prepared for what' s happened over the past five years, so we took for granted how popular Debbie would become." "In fact," Destri asserted, "Debbie became such a label that we were instantly recognized." . What has happened is success after success and the group's expansion into movies ("Union _City Blue" and "Roadie"), and the sound track for the movie "American Gigolo." The title song from that movie, "Call Me," was Billboard magazine's number one single of 1980. " 'American Gigolo' was a big ,l SHOP 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18701 Boutlque•Jewelry•ctothes layawoyAvallab1e WeAcceptMoaterCharo-&Viso l",J i ~ Phone: K c:. _ ) 829 _0000 i ·) ( 1 ~ i j J -~ Wilkes-BarreBlvd.& Market Sts. EVERY MONDAY FREEMOVIES FREE POPCORN "Blondie exists as a corporation now, not just a rock and roll • band playing purely for fun in the streets on Saturday night," Destri says. " We're all share holders with secretaries and the whole thing." "I can wake up in the morning and say I'm a songwriter and keyboard . player or say I'm treasurer of this corporation and ask myself which I am going to be today. It's all very weird." Why not take the opportunity to study in London? NO COVER BEFORE 10:00 THURSDAY, MARCH 11 • BEER BASH WITH RED EYE · WEDNHESAD~RY, PMAQRCH 10 J step for us, and came at a time when we needed it," Burke says, "We hope to do more with movies in the future, perhaps the life story of the band." The expanding horizons of Blondie have caused the group to become, like most groups, a tightly-run business. LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS . r·~. . . .~..,... . . . ,.. . . . . . . . . ,. .. ,._.,. . . . .. ,... .,. . . . .~..,... . . ~..,... . . . ,.. . . . ., r- -N~:.::-1,~,ilhL~\ 'af ion oA~~w:i~&kic ~\ . - I Destri contends that the attention Debbie Harry got helped not only the band's popularity, but the other band members' private lives. "I can go outside my house, which is as big as Debbie's, and play around and nobody bothers me," Destri says. "But Debbie can't even leave her house sometimes because someone will always be there. So we accept everything that's happened." ) ) f A wide range of subjects and courses is available in Ce ntral London for students of the social sc iences. Junior year . .. .. . . ... . .. Postgraduate Diplomas · One-year Master 's degrees ... . .. . . . . . .. Research Subjects include Account ing and Finance, Actua rial Science, Anthro pology, Business Studies, Econometrics, Economics, Economic History, Geography, Government, Industr ial Relations, International History, International Relat ions, Law, Management Science, Operational Research, Philosophy, Polit ics, Population Studies, Social Administrat ion, Social Work, Sociology, Social Psychology and Statistical and Mathema tical Sciences. Application blanks from: Admissions Directorate, L.S.E., Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE, England Please state whether junior year or postgraduate. -.~.-.~.-.~.~.~.---""'L---------~.:..R.!..~:!~~~~~~~~-:..~~.:?~~..!-----•'-----------------------lll!lii i.---.~.~.w .. �March 5, 1982, The Beacon, Page 7 .------------Commentary---------- Lady Colonels Disappointed By Lack Of Support by Ellen Van Riper 1981-82 was a frustrating season for the women's basketball team . The Lady Colonels were plagued all season by their own lack of experience, but as if that was not bad enough , they also had to contend with bad breaks, poor officiating, and an obvious lack of fan and school support. The end result numerically was a 6-12 record; however, it was not a proper indication of the way the team played . A few good breaks, and it could have been 10-8. Despite the dismal record, the dedication, courage, and intensity of the team leaves all associated with it a ray of hope for next season . Coach Roberts has been attempting to build a strong program at Wilkes, and s,be has virtually started from scratch . Through her efforts in the past two years, she has attracted some quality players to Wilkes. The result has been . a young, but talented team, which lacks experience and numerous defeats. Luckily, with time inexperienced team's become experienced, so there should be improvement in the future. In addition to recruiting, Coach Roberts has made efforts to upgrade the schedule. No longer does the schedule include such teams as LCCC and Misericordia . This past season's line-up featured Elizabethtown, the number one Division III team, Scranton, ,(ing's, and a host of Division II schools such as Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg. There were no "easy" games on the schedule . Such internal problems are common to many teams, but those of an external nature are not. One ► ' the second leading scorer at 17 per game. Her rebounding average was good for second place on the NCAA Division III list. She also led the team with 35 blocked shots and with a 44 .2% field goal mark . In addition Kim also broke two school records in rebounding . In February of 1980 Lynn Yedlock pulled down 19 versus Juniata, but Kim eclipsed that mark with 21 this season against Lycoming. In that same year Yedlock set the season record of 268 . Kim established a new record of 285 . If Kim keeps up the pace, she should break the career record of 600 which is also held by Yedlock sometime within the next two years. Charlene Hurst led the team in scoring with a 20 .5 average in this her first season. An all-around "annot blindly judge a team by its record alone, for it does not truly reflect the way the team played . It is necessary to watch a few games, but, unfortunately, few people did this past season. The home-court advantage is keyed upon fan support, but all too often the Lady Colonels played in a virtually empty Wilkes Gym . In eesence all their games were on the road this season. This was a disappointment to Coach Roberts, and she commented that "they have been representing the blue and gold and have been waiting for the blue and gold to represent them ." She also felt that the team was unfairly judged by people who were non-athletes, and she said that "people who do not recognize the achievements of this year's team have never had athletic experience. " She further emphasized that "anyone who has been an athlete can appreciate how hard it is to play, especially when there is a lack of school support." Despite this problem , the Lady Colonels played tough and gave it their all against each and every · opponent. It took guts to perform despite the lack of support. Coach Roberts has nothing but respect and admiration for her inexperienced, yet dedicated, team. Each player on the team whether she played or not was important to the team . Everybody supported everybody else. Individually each player performed well, but two stood out from the rest. The first was sophomore center Kim Smith, and the second was freshman guard Charlene Hurst. Kim led the team in rebounding with a 15.8 average, and she was Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. by Mark James Three Wilkes College wrestlers will be traveling to Iowa State next week to compete in the NCAA tournament by virtue of their performances at the EIW A tournament last week at Lehigh. In the eastern tournament, Kris Rowlette captured second place at 118, Lenny Nelson took second place at 142, and Mark Popple . grabbed third place . at 150 to become eligible for national competition . Also placing for the Colonels were Kurt Rowlette with a fifth place finish at 142 and Billy Dodge with a sixth place finish at 126. The Colonels finish_ed fifth in earn scormg with Navy, Lehigh, Syracuse, and Army finishing first through fourth respectively. In the national tournament, 36 of the best wrestlers in the nation will compete for the eight top places in each weight class. "When you get that far, you're wrestling," LOWEST PRICES! Chuck Robbins ... KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Lee • • • • • Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOURS: Phone: 287-1202 270 Wyoming Av.e. Kingston 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays VISA & Master Charge Accepted standard. Her feat was a typical example of the student learning from the teacher and surpassing the teacher. Statistic,ally, Stacy Kelley did not have an outstanding season, but she was still an important member of the team. Stacy was the catalyst whieh got everything else going. Her hustle, rebounding, and heads up piay were, according to Coach Roberts, a valuable asset to the team. A junior, Stacy also provided the team with a sense of leadership . These kinds of individual performances typify the talent which the Lady Colonels possess . With the addition of a few more such quality players, and the passage of time, the Lady Colonels will come of age and become a talented and a successful basketball team . Three ~ilk es Wrestlers ·Qua,if y For NCAA Tournament At lowaSt. SPORTING GOODS ' player, Charlene illustrated her defensive prowess by successfully compiling 62 thefts to lead the team . Her scoring mark was good for sixth in the nation for Division III competition. In addition she led the free throw parade with a 75 % mark, and she finished a close second in the field goal percentage race with a mark of 44 .l % . There were also two other records broken this season in the area of assists. In January of 1980 Mary Jo Frail, now the assistant coach, set the single game mark of 9 against Keystone . That same year she also produced a season record of 86. Freshman guard Lori Cashour established the new single game record with 12 against East Stroudsburg, and she finished the season with 112 to set another new I COMPANY ' '• W~ Accrpl Auster ' 3' West Market Street ••• ... Ch11undViu Wilkes-B,ure, P• . 19701 Phone: 822-1133 Frtt P,nin1 ,t Hotel St~rling ,,' !· PJ.lne'H .....,_.or ' ~-- . .. Coach Reese said. "It's pretty hard . In_ a national tournament, you can't tell what cari happen. The competition will be very good." In the finals of the eastern tournament, Kris Rowlette lost to Bob Weaver of Lehigh, 17-7. In the semi-final bout, Rowlette .beat Army's Bob Turner by a 5-3 score. Rowlette will take a 19-6 overall record to the national tournament. "Most people didn't. think Kris would do as good as he had done. He really had a fine year." coach Reese stated. "He made a big improvement this year and worked very hard . . . he had a great year." Lenny Nelson lost in the final match against Bill Sweazey of William and Mary by a 5-2 score after defeating Don Schlecher of Navy, 5-2. "Lenny wrestled very well all through the tournament, but not during the finals. I thought he would beat Sweazey," Reese said. The coach said he felt Nelson was a better wrestler, but also said Nelson was tight, and not relaxed during the match . "He handled everyone very easily until the finals." The win put Nelson's overall slate at 23-4-1. At 150, Mark Popple lost to Gary Siegel of Syracuse in the quarterfinals but came back in the consolation bouts to take third place. "He and Siegel have known each other for years, they wrestled against each other in high school. Siegel. knew all of. Mark's moves and won the bout, but Mark ended up taking third and going to nationals while Siegel took fifth," Reese noted. Popple u!"ped his overall record to 27--4 and had his win streak snapp.,"Cl at 25 with the loss to Siegel. In the semifinal bout, Kurt Rowlette lost to Syracuse's Mike Iocavelli 9-7, and Billy Dodge lost to Ed Lorah of Syracuse, 6-2. NOTICE A tennis clinic sponsored by the NPWIAA will be held March 28, 1982 from 12-4 :00 at Marywood College. The clinic will be cipen to all females. If anyone is interested, oontact Doris Saracino, Women 's Athletic Director. SEOUL, South Korea - Until recen tly, tennis and golf were virtually unknown in South Korea . Seoul's first public tennis court opened in 1971 ; today there are about 120 tennis clubs in Seoul alone. And in 1950 only a few hundred Koreans played golf, compared with about 50,000 at present. Reprinted from the Sunday Independent DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 822-7045 -llllported......_ -eow.._...:. Call In Advance lot Kegs and Ouat'tet's (Must hove LCI Card) �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV --._ No.19 March 5, 1982 Page8 The Beacon March 5, 1982 Season Review Colonel Cagers Complete Topsy· turvy Year by Mark James '"I certainly don't want to alibi about the season," Basketball Coach James Atherton slowly explained while looking back on the Colonels' 13-10 season . "I think we had a good year, but the difference between a good year and an exceptional year is to get those two pointers and three pointers," he said. Atherton was well aware of how the season progressed . He knew the Colonels lost 9 of their last 13 games, beginning with ~ loss to Scranton and ending with a loss to King's in a special playoff to decide which second place team will continue toward the MAC playoffs. He knew the Colonels went into the meat of their schedule beginning with that first Scranton game. After losing to the Royals, Wilkes had a few key injuries, namely Paul Scaliti the day after the game and Tony Madden not long after that . Two days lat.er the Colonels lost to Elizabethtown on the road, and two days after that, they lost at King's. Wilkes came back home and beat Delaware Valley, the last place team in the division. Then . came the loss to a tough Philadelphia Textile team. Then the loss to Susquehanna on the road. . There was another breath of fresh air with a win over a weak Lycoming team at home, but a few days later the Colonels lost on the road to Muhlenberg. Two days later Scranton came to town. As in the first game, Wilkes was in the game during the first half, but Scranton blew the Colonels away in the second. "Scranton has a good thing going for them," Paul Scali ti explained. "They have the ability to run off 12 · straight points to knock a team out of the game and that's what happened to us . They have the ability to explode." Going into the next game, FDU Madison, the Colonels had lost their firm grip on second place in the MAC. Wilkes won, but a couple days later the Colonels hosted a tough division two team, Bloomsburg, and lost. Wilkes finished the regular season with a win over Philadelphia Textile away and a crucial win over Juniata at home. The special playoff loss to King's, after holding a 14 point halftime lead, meant the end of the season for Wilkes. It was topsyturvy sort of season for the Colonels. Tough losses on the road were followed by home contests against teams the caliber of Bloomsburg State, Philadelphia Textile, and Scranton. It was all too clear to Coach Atherton, but some speculation about this season was bothering him . He mentioned hearing falk that the Colonels weren't a secondhalf team . In the games against Scranton, and in the last game against King's, this is true. For the rest of the season, though, the scorebook tells a different story. Wilkes did better in the second half. Four of the Wilkes victories were by four points or less. Six of the Colonels 10 losses were by a total of .18 points, Atherton noted, but in four of those games "we had the last shot," he said . "They were nothing to sneeze at, they were good clubs we lost to. " It's so easy to blame a loss on an injury or this and that, " Atherton explained. "I think it was a combination of things . As a coach, I don't want to blame anything on injuries or breaks or playing away. " "Right after the Scranton game was when we started to plummet." Scaliti explained. "We were ranked 16th in the nation, and we were on top of the world, and we saw by 1\1ark James to recruit for future seasons, but there will be more gaps to fill with the departure of this year's seniors. He will be looking for a guard and a front line, and, he explained, ,"We're looking for someone to come in and play immediately as a freshman .'' The coach has his work cut out for him. One thing that may make recruiting and coaching more successful for him would be the exist · ance of a Wilkes junior-varsity basketball team . COACH ATHERTON AT WORIC Basketball Coach-James Atherton, who finished his first season at Wilkes, will be concentrating on his "second season," recruiting now that competition has ended. Atherton is shown here with •his team during a time-out. Colonel Icemen Lose In Playoffs by Chris Baron The Wilkes hockey cluh ·s team season came to an unexpected end last Tuesday night at the Coal St. Rink. The team was eliminated from the Northeastern Pa. Hockey League playoffs during the first round of competition. They lost 4-1 to the University of Scranton, a team they had beaten consistently throughout the regular season . Co-captain .Slake Batterson explained, "We weren't sharp ; we had a week and a half layoff and I think that hurt us. " Batterson continued, "Scranton came to win . They were hitting hard right from the start. When we finally got it together in the last period it was too late." The team finished the . season with a 10-6-2 record. Hockey differs from other Wilkes sports in that it is not a college-sanctioned sport. The team " Theformation of a junior uarsity program may neuer materialize either, but... " Sidelines Head Basketball Coach James Atherton came into his position in somewhat of a disadvantage last summer. He inherited a team with talent, but he also inherited some problems. Atherton was selected after the recruiting season was . as good as over. Because of this, the gaps in the lineup left by the departure of point guard Pat McCue and leading scorer Mike McCarrie were left unfilled , for the most part . This year , Atherton will be able the opposite end too quickly. We were scrambling until the end of the season, and all that scrambling caught up to us." Scaliti also noted that "we had more talent than any other team with the exception of Scranton. We definitely had more talent." "The second season starts right now," Atherton said, "and that's to get the guys in, we have to work on that . What we're looking for is some athlete that has the potential to play college basketball. Some kids are just coming into their own; they haven't reached their peak." The Colonels never reached their peak this year. Next year, Wilkes will need a few players tci fill the gaps left by the departures of Kevin Walker, Tony Madden, Pat Romich, and possibly, Paul Scaliti, an academic senior with one year o~ eligibility remaining. "It would be something that I think would be very beneficial," Atherton said. "I think it would help. Most every team in the league has a JV team.' This year, six out of ten teams in the MAC Northwest had junior varsity teams. One team , Juniata, didn't have one this year because of a lack of players, but will have one next year. Another team. FDU Madison, had just dropped it ~ junior varsity prograp:i . In a telephone interview, FDU 's is comprised mostly of Wilkes students although there are some alumni players·on the squad . They do not receive any direct funding from the college. In the past few years Student Government has paid for the teams ice time which accounts for about half of the total cost of running the team . Money for equipment, uniforms and paying officials comes solely from the players. Team leadership is also a shared responsibility. Tom Mitchell, Blake Batterson and John Phillips served as tri-captains · and were also the three scorers respectively. This three-way playercoach arrangement provided some · distinct advantages. Batterson explained, "Because we are involved in the action we can spot problems and try new tactics." The drawback to this type of ~op decision-making process was obvious to Batterson, "In pressure situations it woult! be good to have a single coach who could sift through ~verything and make a final decision. Sometimes it's hard dealing with players who are also your peers." Even without a head coach or guaranteed college funds the team continues to have successful seasons because enough interest exists among the players. The hockey team provides a good example for other college organizations who may soon be faced with monetary cut backs. WRONG WAY Jimm y Piersall hit a home run for the New York Mets in 1963, and delighted the fans by running around the bases backwards. Sunday Independent Athletic Director Bob Shields ex· tuture seasons if they aren't needed plained that the program was drop· to play varsity ball. ped because of monetary reasons. Coach Atherton is a man who also said that "it was good bec- likes to set his sights high . One of ause it gave a few players a chance, the Colonels goals this past season but it doesn't really produce." was to win 20 games, but it never This might lead one to believe materialized . that a J.V. program is not really viThe formation of a junior varsity able at Wilkes. When it comes to program may never materialize eithmoney, the Colonels will probably er, but Atherton said he would · recommend it . feel the crunch also. " It's better to have high goals The question of whether or not a junior varsity program is pro· strive for them," Atherton said in ductive is open to debate. reference to the past year. "You Periennial powerhouses like may not reach them, but you try Scranton, Albright, Elizabeth - very hard. It's important to set town, Lycoming , and King's all of- quality goals for yourself.'' fer junior varsity programs . Scran Wilkes College has had a junior ton's Tom Kosin played his fresh - varsity basketball team in the past . man year on a J .V. team, but Whether or not it would be worth • Wilk:;' Ray Hanks had no such op· while to offer junior varsity ball in port unity. the future depends on whether or " Ray Hanks would have had a not it is a "quality" goal of the great developmental year with a Atheletic Department. program like that ," Atherton stat· It' II be worth a try , especially if ed. Next year's recruits would also there are enough young prospects at have the opportunity to develop for Wilkes next ear. � 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 1982 March 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 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/580a180f94c6313247c3bd4b8252ca26.pdf 9d36d8a8878239afb64138b7cf88278c PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre,PA Vol.XXX IV No.18 February 26, 1982 Tljfi Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre,PA 18766 course Highlights Language, Culture Of The Ukraine by Rebecca Whitman Dr. Walter Karpinich, assistant professor of Language. is currently teaching a course designed to survey the language and culture of the Ukraine . The course is currently being sponsored by the Ukrainian Fraternal Association of Scranton and the Wilkes College Division of Continuing Education . While the course concentrates o n learning the Ukrain ian alphabet, forming words and developing basic read'l'ng comprehension, the culture and civilization of the Ukraine will also be examined. Each class is divided into two portions: the first 50 minutes are devoted to learning the language, and the final 40 minutes are spent in a discussion of one or more cultural aspects . Such topics as the geography, history, literature, art and music of the Ukraine will be discussed. The Ukraine is a large area covering approximately 232,000 square miles of the southwestern portion of the Soviet Union. Though now one of the USSR's 15 autonomous republics, it is ranked as the fifth largest nation in Europe and has its own representative in the United Nations. Its economy is predominantly agrarian, producing one quarter of the Soviet grain supply. Historical cities such as Kiev which serves as the republic's capital and the port of Odessa on the Black Sea, now a major vacation spot for Soviets, are located in the Ukraine. Of Ukrainian origin himself, Karpinich stressed the rich ethnic background of the Wyoming Valley and the fact that this area is unique in its large concentration of people of slavic ancestry. He noted that most of the students presently enrolled in the course are of Ukrainian descent, but that in itself is "not as significant as their interest in learning about their background ." He hopes that this study will give those involved a "better perspective of their heritage" and the Ukrain itself. · Dr. Karpinich feels that courses dealing with the language and culture of various ethnic groups, such as Ukrainians, Poles, and Italians, are of great interest in this area and should be offered on a regular basis. Because he believes the college has a responsibility to serve the needs of the community, Karpinich is involved in The American Ethnic Heritage Center which, in fact, is located in his ofc fice. Though there is no general staff, those members of the faculty involved with the center do work in cooperation with the community to create various ethnic programs including speakers and art displays. Though only 9 students were expected, 12 are now involved in the Wednesday night classes. Delighted with the response to the course, Karpinich expressed his belief that more courses like the Ukrainian one will be offered in the future, and that perhaps there will be other courses offering more in-depth studies of specific aspects of Ukrainian culture. Dr. Walter Karpinich, Professor of Foreign Language. Scholarship Be·appropi-iations Considered by Mark James As a part of next year 's budget proposal, the Wilkes College administration is presently considering a re-appropriation of student scholarship funds . Currently , the presidential staff is faced with a 600 ,000 deficit , explained Gerald E. Hartdagen, Dean of Academic Affairs. "It is a normal stage in our budget pro cess," Hartdagen said. "We' ll get there, but it's going to be tough . The gap that is there is considerabl y larger than usual. It was a disappointment to me because of the put into cutting the budget already.'' The task of the presidental staff at this point, according to administra tors, is to put together a balanced budget which will be presented to the Board of Trustees in early March . In order to do this, more cuts will be made. At separate meetings of the Student Affairs Council and the Student Publications Commi ttee on Tuesday, tentative proposals were made to reduce and eventually abolish scholarships for student leaders and publication staff members. Hartdagen explained in a telephone interview that the administra tion plans to reduce the amount of money allocated to the above-mentioned areas in order to free more money for the general scholarship fund. The money will be used for scholarships based on need, as well as for scholarships based on academic achievement. "Everyone feels that in light of federal aid cuts, we must increase the amo unt of money committed toward aid,'' Hartdagen explained. President Robert S. Capin said · that none of the money to be re-allocated will go into the general budget. Rather, the money will be part of an increase in schooi aid available to students. "We're talking, at this point , of increasing our own financial aid by approximately 300,000. I hope we can do it. We need to stretch our aid as far as we can,'' Capin stated. By re-allocating money, Hartdagen said, less money will be taken taken out of the general operating bedget to accomodate for the aid hikes. At the Publication Committee meeting, Hartdagen said, "We have to find a lot of drops in the bucket to make a couple of inches of water." He also concluded, "To attack the basic philosophy is count erproductive. It's going to happen . It's in the cards. A lot of money has been invested into these scholar- ships and we simply cannot do this." Comptroller Joseph J. Chisarick mentioned that ''the budget has not been finalized yet. Until the Board finalizes it , everything is tentative.'' According to President Capin, approximately 64 ,000 is allocated in the form of scholarships to staff positions of the Beacon, Manuscript Society , Amnicola, and to leadership positions of Student Government , Inter-Residence HaLL Council, Commuter Council, and to a WCLH staff position . The tentative plans include a reduction of the student leadership scholarships from one full scholarship to a one-half scholarship. The plan also calls for a reduction of scholarships awarded to each publi- cation . Hartdagen presented an administrative proposal to the publication Committee and welcomed the Com mittee to submit a counter proposal. The Committee did. There were some alterations, but nothing has been finalized yet. In response to the re-allocation plans, a number of questions and objections have been raised . Student Government President Anna Nunez said she had several reservations about the proposals. ' 'To an extent, I can appreciate their wanting more money to attract students. I think we not only need good students, but we must also attract good leadership,' ' Nunez stated. Nunez contended that students' and student leaders ' committment may decrease with the absence of a scholarship. She admitted that students may still get involved, but the extent of that involvement may be limited. "There is not going to be that extreme committment,'' she said. If a lack of commitment will indeed result, the possibility that many of the functions now carried out by the various organizations may be neglected in the future , Nunez asserted. " If times are that bad, I think , 'Yes, we all share the crunch,' " Nunez said. She acknowledged the fact that a number of othPr students receive scholarships, such as resi dent assistants and the children of Continued on page 2 CDC Alleviates Student Day Care Problem by Melissa Meyers Finding adequate, affordable day care is a serious problem for the parent who attends college full-time . Through the efforts of several individuals on campus, this problem has been partially alleviated . Two years ago, Dr. Olivia Ayres, assistant professor of English, and Mrs. Cara Berryman, wife of Dr. Bruce Berryman, associate professor of Earth and Environmental Science, approached the Wilkes College administration about day care. Their objective was to establish a day care facility on campus, for use by facu lty and staff. Unfortunately, the adm inistration was unable to a_c commodate the two . Last semester, Dr. Ayres and Mrs. Berryman were joined by Anna Graham, Director of the Upward Bound program, who suggested that an on-campus day care facility would also benefit Wilkes students. Again, the idea was dismissed as financ ially unfeasible. However, the administration did offer suggestions as to · where suitable day care arrangements could be made. It was the Child Development Council (CDC)- that finally agreed to work out a package for Wilkes College ~ludents . Accordin g to Mrs. Evelyn Gurbst, Executive Director of the CDC, a full-time student is charged a cut rate of $35.00 per five-day week, or $7.00 per day for less than five days' c'are. What makes this package so special is the fact that the college subsidizes this program, paying up to ten dollars per week for qualified students. Although there is still no provision for faculty or staff children, Dr . Ayres is pleased that the administration has taken the initiative to · get involved with the day care program . Ayres believes that the college is "anxious to help student," especially since much student aid has been eliminated by President Reagan's budget cuts. Ayres stated that slit: teels the college is taking a humanistic approach by becoming active in its students' concerns, saying, "The private sector must assume more responsibility. Wilkes has done something excellent in taking up where the government left off." Seven students are currently using the program , which has been instituted on a trial basis. Until Dr. Ayres and Mrs. Berryman succeed in establishing a Wilkes College day care center, interested students are advised to con tac! Dr . Ayres at her office or Mrs . Gurbst at the Child Development Council. �Page 2, The Beacon, February 26, 1982 Political Science Club Announces Results OJ Public Opinion Poll Dean Kelly Elected Chail'man Of Wyo~ing Valley Red Cl'oaa Thomas F . Kelly, Dean of ternal Affairs. E,, - by Marian T. Koviack Dr. Thomas Kelly, Dean of External Affairs, recently was elected as Chapter Chairman of the Wyoming Valley Red Cross. Dr . Kelly replaced Stephen Keiper, who moved to Chicago. Kelly's Red Cross position will mean becoming involved in polic) decisions, maintaining the quality of the Red Cross programs, and seeking funds to support the Chapter. Two major goals have been set forth by Kelly. First, he said he plans to "sustain the quality of the programs in an era when fundingwill become very difficult." Second! y, ¥elly will try to establish a L<Jng Range Planning Administration Accepts Suggestion Of IRHC For Funding Of Residence Hall by Lisa Gurka IRHC President Bill Lourie recently announced that the administration has accepted IRHC's recommendation fo r alternative fi nding of the new residence hall. La s t s em es t e r , m e mb e r s o f IRHC 's Executive Council polled students to fi nd an alternative method of fun ding. The administration had proposed to charge residents of the new dorm an added $200. Resident hall students voted to encorporate the costs of the new dorm among all dorm students. SG President A na Nunez, CC President Joe Knox, and Lo urie submitted a report to President Capin , the Studen t Affai rs and the Board of Trustees . The report outlined the events that had occurred from the time of the announcement of the new dorm up to the time of the voting. It also included reactions from students and ~he rcsult3 of the vote, broken <low n by residence hall. Lourie commented that he was surprised the administration had accepted the recommendation . ''It was what I had hoped for,'' he said. " I would have been dissappointed if it wasn ' t accepted. Capin was surprised that the dorm students voted to pick up this addi tional charge in room and board, and felt it would have come down to leaving it charged to those who will reside in the new dorm. He com mented, " I think the students have acted respc nsibly, and therefore have accepted the recommendation.'' There has been hardly any negative reaction to the proposal according to Lourie. He _commented, "I think this is a good example of what can be accomplished by doing things the right way- - st udents and ad ministration working together to solve a pro blem that arises.'' Scholarship Cuts Continued from page I faculty and administrators . Bill Laurie , IRHC President, and Joe Knox, CC President, also expressed some doubts about the proposal. " It can be argued that the groups that received the scholarships deserved them , ' ' Kn box said. '' If they (the administration) do get rid of scholarships, I strongly feel they should provide college work study or blue card funds to . these organizations.'' Bill Laurie mentioned that " in the long run, it wouldn ' t be bad after people get used to the idea , but it may pose some problems for the next year .' ' He added that the heavy workload involved in non -academic activities forces students to take a lighter workload academically because of the time involved. " One tning I'm really upset about," he added, "is that we have not had any input at all.'' "Elections are coming up at the end of March," Nunez noted. "It would be good to have something resolved before then." In the Publication Committee meeting, Manuscript editor Shelley Freeman emphasized that next year's Manuscript editorial staff had already been chosen, and that, upon an earlier Committee suggestion, advertisements for the positions were published in the Beacon based on last year's awards. A n umber of administrators noted that scholarships had not always been available , and that many other students , such as the athletes or the theatre group, are also involved with time-consuming activities . President Capin asked, "Do people take the job for the scholarship or to do the work? It ' s a matter of whether the students want these publications and activities . Because of the tentative nature of the proposals , a number of questions remain unanswered . At this point , the only definite aspect of the issue is that a fin al decision will not be made unt il the Board of Trustees approves the administration's final budget. Even this has been question ed. As several observers noted , one question is whether or not the administration has revealed its intent ions to acquire feedback , or wh ether the final decision , in essence, has al readv been made. Cor.imission for the Chapter which will deal with the increased need for programs despite, and due to, cuts in goverment funding. Dr. Kelly has been associated with the Wyoming Valley Red Cross since he was elected to the Board of Directors in 1969 at the young age of 22. He served as chairman of the Disaster Services and Personnel Committees, and in 1974 Dr . Kelly chaired the planning commission for the new Red Cross blood center in Hanover Township. He then left the area to study at Cornell University. Dr. Kelly returned in 1980 and was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board. The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross provides many services to the community. It maintains blood services to ensure that the total blood supply for the area is adequate and available . When disaster strikes individual families or an entire community, the Red Cross provides rapid response and aid. The Red Cross also conducts courses in first aid, CPR, swimming, lifesaving, and the use of small boats. Po11itive Self--Per~ept ion Wol'k11hop Offel'ed By Dept.Of Continuing Ed. by Andrea Hincken A "Workshop of Positive Self Perception" will be held by the Division of Continuing Education at Wilkes College for the Times Leader. According to Dr. Mohamond Fahmy, Director of the Division of Continuing Education at the college, the workshop is part of a plan to assist organizations outside the college. The program, he stated, is designed .to improve employee's self-image on the job. Fahmy stressed that "material things are JIOt crucial to progress." Employees, he said, need to feel happy and content with their jobs. The topic of employee relations is therefore included in the work- : shop, said Fahmy, and techniques ,: on how to act and react to : YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK I TUESDAY Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 1 22-7045 - Imported...,.__ - :Olcl .....Callln Advance lot Kegs and Quarters (Must have LCB Card) ~ !, •• I I, WEDNESDAY 1: Navy Bea n Soup J3eef Stew THURSDAY • ' Beef Vegetable Soup Macaroni & Cheese FRIDAY Chi cken Co rn Chowder Chipped H am Ba r-8-Q ' ! . : 3. Do you believe the cuts in the federal budget made so far are ... Too deep - 48 %; Just about right - 20 % ; Not too ~eep - 17%; Not sure :_ 15% 4. Should the United States impose tough economic and diplomatic sanctions against the Soviet Union, such as trade embargoes, in light of the imposition of marshall law in Poland? Yes - 68 %; No - 19 %; Not Sure - 13 % 5. Considering the recent decision to sell sophisticated military equipment, such as AWACS, to Saudi Arabia, do you believe that Saudi Arabia should now recognize Israel as a nation and affirm its right to exist? Yes - 74 %; No - 10 %; Not Sure - 16 % 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the U.S. military aid to the Duatre government of El Salvador? Approve - 15 % ; Disapprove - 58 % ; Undecided -27% 7. Should the United States government impose tariffs or quotas on imported goods to protect American jobs seriously threatened by imports even though it could mean somewhat higher prices for the consumer and possible retaliation by the foreign countries to whom we export goods? Yes - 51 %; No - 37%; Not Sure - 12 % 8. Do you feel that the Vietnam veterans exposed to the toxic herbicide, Agent Orange, should be allowed to claim veterans disability benefits? Yes - 90 %; No - 4 %; Not Sure - 6 % KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. LOWEST PRICES! Lee MONDAY Frenc h Onion Soup Pork Bar-B-Q superiors and colleagues will be taught . Self discipline on the job, stated Fahmy, is important and can determine success or fa il ure . H .. ndling a job's ups and downs can be achieved th rough self awareness and self discipline, he said . Fahmy attributes the idea for the workshop, to Mary Cavanaugh , Assistant Personel Director at the Tim es Leader, who has contacted the Continuing Education Department about the possibility of a program of this type. . Cream of M ushroom Soup Sa usage Hoag ie DECKOUR'S BEER A total of 364 students participated in the Political Science Club's "Public Opinion Poll" held on February 9. Questions were designed to obtain students' reactions to current events. The questions and results follow. 1. Which of the following do you feel is the greatest threat to our economy? Unemployment - 39 %; Inflation - 35 % ; High Interest Rates - 14 % ; Other -12% Note: Of the 12 % answering "other, " 19 % specified Ronald Reagan . 2. In general, do you favor President Reagan's economic recovery plan? Favor - 25 % ; Oppose 4 7 ·' ,; Not Sure - 27 % NOTICE T here will be an important Golf meeting h eld on Thursday, March 4 a t 11 :15 a.m . in the J.C.C gym , first floor . T hose interested are asked to attend. • • • • • Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland ' Phone: 287-1202 STORE HOURS: 9:00 to 9:00 Mon_ -Fri. 270 W yoming Av.e . 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA & Master Charge A ccepted Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans b y_· JORDACHE BON JOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Prices!!! 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Lists of all students going on the trip will be given to all teachers; students will be excused from classes that day. SC President Ana Nunez encouraged all students to go to Washington and meet with their Congressmen and Senators. She commented, "As representatives of the student body, it is our (SG's) duty to go and lobby ." Students are also reminded that today is the last day COPUS will be conduc- ting its letter - writing campaign . COPUS members will be in the Student Center from 11 a.m. to l p.m. , and in the din ing hall from 4 to 6p .m. Nunez also reminded all clubs and organizations that post any publicity materials on the bulletin boards on campus that it is the responsibility of the clubs to remove them after the event is over. Publicity materials can be posted only on bulletin boards. Posting materials on walls, mirrors or windows is a violation of college policy. Election Committee Chairman Ralph Pringle noted that Thursday, March 4, is election day for SC and CC reps. Dean Arthur Hoover, ad visor , encouiaged students to run for positions. An Easter / Passover Ecumenical Service is scheduled for Sunday, March 28, at 6 p .m . in the CPA. Local clergy will be invited to partic1pate. The SC film this week will be held in conjunction with Winter Weekend (see related story). The Shining will be shown in Stark 101 on Sunday, February 28, at 8 p.m. There will be no charge. Nunez announced there will be no SC meeting next week because of the Washington bus trip . Washington Bus Trip Receives Financial Backing FroDl CC by John Finn The Commuter Council th is week gave fina ncial support to a plan for sending a bus from Wilkes to Washington, D .C ., for National Student Lobby Day on March 1. However, the Council did not demonstrate an intent to support the activity with their own participation. The trip is an officially college sanctioned activity, according to Ana Nunez, Student Government President. This means that students who wish to attend will be legally excused from classes for the day. During National Student Lobby Day, schools from around the country send delegations to the capitol to speak to Congressmen about issues of most concern to students. Last year, over 1000 students, including 12 from Wilkes, packed a Senate committee room for hearings on college financial aid reductions. That topic is first on the agenda once again this year, and Copus/ Wilkes, the organization conducting the trip, hopes to send a much larger group to Washington this _year. -"This is one of the most impor, tant things you can do as representatives," said Joe Knox, CC President, as he urged members to attend the event and fight newly proposed legislation that will eliminate large portions of Federal financial aid to college students. Mike Bernstein, a member of Copus, told the Council that his organization cannot finance the entire $725.00 cost of the bus, and that he was asking for help from the CC and SC. The Council voted, with only two a~tentions, to give Copus $100.00. But following the vote, Joe Knox surveyed the Council and found that only four representatives planned to go to Washington. Next Monday evening's Commuter Council and Student Government meetings have been cancelled in order to allow more students to participate in "The rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage . He has little competition ." IRHC Asked To Giue Conjerence Workshop - Dale Carnegie 1\!Ianuscript Society Selects '82-'83 Editorial Staff by Amy Elias The 1982-8 3 editorial staff for the Manuscript , the Wilkes College Literary magazine, was selected last Friday, February 19 . A nine-member selection committee , comprised of members of the Wilkes faculty , administration , and student body, chose the three students who will serve as ManuscriptEditor-in-Chief , Associate Editor , and Art Editor. The position of Editor-in-Chief was awarded to Steve Badman , a junior from Berkeley Heights, NJ. Badman is presently pursuing a degree in English with a minor in philosoph y. His activities include serving as a member of the Manu- script Society , student chairman of the Concert and Lecture Series , and member of the 50th Anniversary Committee. Badman also works in the Writing Laboratory as a tutor of English. Karen Mason , a freshman English major at Wilkes , was chosen as Associate Editor. A resident of Kingston , PA., Mason is an active member of the Manuscript Society and has done extensive work this semester in the establishment of a Manuscript office and clubroom in Kirby Hall. The Art Editor position was awarded to Henry Long. Long, a sophomore from Ashley, PA ., FREE SERVICES of the ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER One-on-One and Small Group Tutoring in any subject. Study and Review Sessions in Selected Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics Courses. Seminars on Time Management and Study Techniques. · To register for any of these services, stop by or call the Academic Support Center, First Floor of Kirby Hall, Extensions 334, 335. graduated from Hanover Area High School and is presently pursuing a BA in Art at Wilkes . He has served as an active member of the Manu script Society, contributing both poetry and art submissions, and participated in a student poetry reading held earlier in the semester. He has also served as a member of the Fine Arts Association at Wilkes . Dr. Robert Heaman and Dr. Patricia Heaman, this year's Manu script Society advisors, will continue to work with the Society in an advisory capacity for the 1982-83 year. The Brooklyn College financialaid office, where I work, was crowded with students who had been called in to be told they were no longer eligible for their grants because of the cutbacks ordered by President Reagan . "That Reagan must think he's in Hollywood directing a movie," one dismayed student said to me. "Every time I turn around, he's yelling 'Cut! Cut! '" . Sandre Wilaon Gibbs Reprinted from the Sunday New York Magazine by Donna Nitka It was announced at this week's IRHC meeting that Wilkes College has been invited to conduct a workshop at the upcoming NACURH National Conference. Marge LeBlanc, IRHC corresponding secretary, stated that IRHC received a letter from NACURH asking them to hold a workshop on the topic "The Freshman Follies." LeBlanc noted that if the Wilkes delegation to the conference decided to conduct the workshop, they would discuss not only the "Follies," but also the various aspects of hazing . The conference will be held May 27-30 at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. Bruce Williams, a representative from the Human Services Committee, announced that a Walk-athon is scheduled for Sunday, April 25 . He stated that student volunteers are needed to chair -the food committee, handle publicity and man checkpoints. Walking marshals and recruiters are also needed . Interested students should attend the Human Services Committee meetings which are held each Tuesday at 12:00, in SLC 318. · IRHC president Bill Lourie stated that the Hall Presidents' Council is in the process of prepar- PAPPAS 155 N. Main St. DRAW ALINE PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - An average pencil, 7 inches long, can draw a line 35 miles long. The "lead" in pencils used today isn't lead at all; i t's graphite. Americans buy more than 2 billion pencils annually. Sunday Independent Phone 825-7110 DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO DELIVERY TO COLLEGE the lobby effort. Anyo ne interested in attending should contact the Copus office on the: :second floor: of the student center. This Friday, Feb. 26, the Council is sponsoring a Student Center Party, with a "Jungle" theme, from 9 p.m . to l a.m . According to representative Nancy Bowanko, the Student Center will be exotically decorated in order to create a jungle-like environment . Safari hats will be given to the first 100 party goers. Food and refreshments will be served, and music will be provided by a D.J . Admission is $1.00. Joe Knox announced Monday night that the Council "will no longer consider actual construction" of a five story on-campus parking facility. He said that after a detailed investigation, he has determined that such a project is beyond the Council's means, even over a twenty year period . However, parking alternatives are still being considered, Knox said. ing a "constitution-type document" for the residence halls. Lourie read two of the Council's proposals: that the residence hall vice-president be designated as an IRHC rep from the residence hall, and that the offices of hall secretary and treasurer be combined into the single office of secretary-treasurer. Some objections were raised to the two proposals. IRHC will vote for the outstanding male and outstanding female representatives on March 28. Lourie stated that during the next few weeks, the executive council will be determining which residence halls are the outstanding male and female residence halls for the year. He added that the reps will be asked for feedback concerning this matter iii order to aid the executive council in its decision. Food Committee Chairperson Mary Kutz reported that the Tuesday and Thursday delies have been discontinued due to student abuse. She also stated that the food committee is planning another food survey. Vandalism Committee Chairperson Scott Halperin reported that a glass door was broken in Pickering Hall during the weekend, and noted that the entire hall will be held responsible for the , damage. Advisor Paul Adams reminded residence hall students that the halls will close at noon on Saturday, March 6 for Spring Break. Students who wish to remain on campus during Break must submit a request to Housing by March 1. During break, Pickering Hall will remain open for men and Weiss Hall will remain open for women. All halls will reopen at noon at Sunday , March 14 . �Page 4, The Beacon, February 26, 1982 ln•eneitive Attitude Of Admini•tration R.a i•e• Question• It all boils down to this -either this institution of higher learning really wants and really cares about having a quality newspaper or it cfoes not. From all indications we've been receiving this past week, it doesn't. · As a matter of fact, Gerald E. Hartd~gen, Dean of Academic Affairs, told members of the Student Publications Committee -- and, more specifically, members of ihe Beacon staff -- that if the Beacon ever happens to fold, the administration will simply find some other means of communicating news to this campus. We must ~uestion what the people of this camP,US feel our J?urpose is -- and if they even give a damn . Editors and advisors of all student publications were informed this past Tuesday that their scholarships are being cut next year and will eventually be phased out. While this fact doesn't make us very happy (to say the least), we are intelligent and mature enough to realize that these are tough times we are living in. We also realize that some reductions are necessary at Wilkes College. However, we must question the method by which the editors and advisors of these publications were informed of ihe administration's proposals. _Dr. Hartdagen stated that the college hacf been deliberating for over a month, 30 areas in which reductions _ could be made. Not knowing anything was amiss, the Beacon and the Manuscript began advertising the scholarshiI?s and editorial positions available for the 1982-83 school year . These advertisements were published in the Beacon for three weeks before any of us were ever informed that the amounts of scholarships we were advertising for were not the amount we would be receiving next year! This exemplifies the administration's insensitive attitude toward these _publications. H the admimstration felt these publications were important enough to this campus, they would have come to us sooner and discussed these cuts. Whether anyone knows or believes how much time and energy goes into writing and putting together each week's issue of the Beacon, we really don't know. When one adds up the amount of time it takes to conduct an interview, write the story, meet the printer's deadline, and pasteup the Beacon, it amounts to about 25 hours per staff member. We feel the administration is not taking into consideration all of the important factors when making their decisions. H they are not taking all factors into consideration, how can they contend that they are making sound and reasonable judgments? SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED BYTHE NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY A scholarship program for high school, college and graduate school students has been announced by the National Audubon Society Expedition Institute. The 1982 scholarships are designed to defray a student's expenses while attending school, or for a project or summer program of the student's choice. Application forms and instructions are available until August 15, 1982 by sending a self addressed stamped #10 envelope to: Scholarship Committee, National Audubon Society Expedition Institute, RFD Hl, Box 149B, Lubec, Maine 04652. The financial aid and multiple scholarship grants, ranging in amounts from $100 to $200 are made available by Audubon to help young people take advantage of learning opportunities throughout the nation. Recipient's reactions to the financial assistance has been positive. They report that the Audubon Expedition Institute scholarships have made possible the fulfillment of their immediate education and career goals such as attending schools, summer camps, workshops and travel programs, photographing endangered Alaskan wildlife, interning in conservation organizations, or participating in the Expedition Institute. The Expedition Institute is one of many educational programs of the National Audubon Society. For further information, call Mike Cohen, 212-546-9126. ROME - A papal edict in the 8th century banned tattooing among Europe's large Catholic population. Thus tattoos became the province of sailors, pirates and criminals, many of whom were tattooed with identifying marks. Reprinted from the Sunday Independent Applications Availa ble Applications are now available for 1982-1983 Beacon Editorial and Business Staff positions. The positions open for applicants are as follows : Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editor Copy Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Photographer Assistant News Editor Assistant Feature Editor Assistant Sports Editor Applications and job descriptions for each of the above positions will be available at the Beacon office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27, during regular office hours. All information on the application must be completed in order to be considered for a staff position. A writing sample must be submitted with each application. Those applying for photographer must submit a sample of their work. ALL applications must be received by Tuesday, March 16, at 4 p.m . . •In order to insure the privacy of each applicant, applications must be returned in a sealed envelope addressed to Lisa Gurka, Beacon Editor. Only those applications received in a sealed envelope before the designated deadline will be accepted. Interviews will be held on Thursday evening, March 25. Applicants .vill be notified by telephone of the exact time and location of their inter,.iews. A selection committee composed of Beacon editors, faculty members and administrators will interview each applicant on an indivi:lual basis. Applications may be delivered to the Beacon office during regular Jffice hours, or sent through inter-college mail. All positions on the Beacon staff are open for applications. NOTICE The Academic Support Center is week period. The first seminar sesoffering free seminars in Time sion lasts two hours, and the seManagement and in Study Technicond and third last one hour. The ques. Participants in the Time Seminars on Study Techniques exManagement Seminar will discuss tend over a two week period. The and practice the evaluation of curfirst session lasts two hours and the rent time management, the setting second, one hour. of realistic time management Interested students may register by goals, and the changing of time use dropping by or calling the behaviors. Academic Support Center, located Several seminars on each topic on the first floor of Kirby Hall. will be run throughout the The extension numbers are 334, semester. The Seminars on Time 335. 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Pa. ~,·nd form number 355 to the Beacon, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18766. Subscription rate to non-students: $5.00 per year. Advertisin~ rate:$3.00 per column inch . Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessari.1 v of the publication or the college. �February 26, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Sordoni Art Gallery DRABBLE ® - by Kevin Fagan Scholastic Art Awards Exhibited The above photograph of snow-covered grass was taken by 1982 Scholastic A~t Award Finalist Harry Sarkas of Hazleton High School. His photograph JS one of the many interesting art works by area high school students which are now on exhibit in the Sordoni Art Gallery until March 14. The Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Exhibition of the "1982 Scholastic Art Awards," sponsored by Boscov's Department Store, is currently on exhibit in the Wilkes College Sordoni Art Gallery until March 14 . This year is the 55th year that Scholastic Magazines, Inc., with the cooperation of civicminded sponsors, is conducting an art awards program for the high school students of America. The aim of the program is to encourage student achievement in creative art at an "age when encouragement is important." According to a spokesperson for Scholastic Magazines, the project has started many worthy students on their way toward advanced study and careers in the art field. The exhibition includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencil drawing, ink drawing, pastels, crayon, charcoal, mixed media, printmaking, graphic design, . textile design, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, two- · and three-dimensional design, and photography. ·"'ow Q\Q '(OO \..\\(E. 'IOUR (:,P.IL\..E.Q c."E-E-S€- $AtllQW\C~ 6l& SRO,"E-R '? RE.ME.M&E-R 1"0 i'AKf.. -rt\E. CE.LLO~~A~l Of~ 1""~ c"~E-'SE.~ Winter Weekend Provides Many Activities by Sara Greasel The Zombies vs. Jack Daniels? What's happening at Wilkes? It's Winter Weekend! This year's theme is ''Wet and Wild! ' and there is a wild weekend in store for February 24-28. Student Government :s sponsormg four days of fun including everything from skiing to swimming. . f earns named after popular drinks will be competing for $100 first prize. Second place is $50 and third place is $25 . T he act1V1t1es began with a ski trip to Elk Mountain Wednesday night. On Thursday, there was a free Roller Skating party from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. at LS. Skatarama in Nanticoke . On Friday, February 26, the volieyball competition will be held in the gym from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. Players should be at the gym 15 minutes before their scheduled game. Later Friday night, CC is sponsoring a Student Center ''Jungle YOU CAN HELP IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD, & HELP YOURSELF TO THAT ALLIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE, TOO. ANY MATH/SCI. MAJOR OR _MINOR, AND OTHER LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE ARE NEEDED. TAKE THAT FIRST STEP, & TALK TO A RECRUITER ON CAMPUS. INFO TABLE: MARCH 18, 10-3. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATION. INFO MEETING: MAR. 18, 11 A.M. CONTACT PLACEMENT OFFICE FOR LOCATION. Welcome to the World ~ - _· ~ Party" from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. The party will feature a "Wet and Wild'' atmosphere with a touch of "Tarzan and Bo" and very exotic drinks. All teams must attend the party to rick up a time schedule for Saturday s Winter Weekend events to be held at Ralston Field at 11 : 30 a.m.-3 :30 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. All teams should be there 15 minutes early to get organized. The events are as follows: 11 : 30 Traying 12 :00 Keg Roll 12: 30 Ice Carry Race 1 :00 Bat Spin Race 1:30 TugofWar 2 :00 Shopping Cart Race 2 : 30 Obstacle Course 3 :00 Dogsled eludes : round trip airfare from Philadelphia ;seven nights hotel accomodations at choice of Ft. Lauderdale hotels ; two and a half hour "Get Accuainted " cruise on the Paddelwheel Queen; all taxes and gratuities. The events on Sunday, February 28 are: . 10:30a.m.-l p.m . Swimming at the YMCA 1-3 p.m . Volleyball finals in the gym 7:30 p.m. "1be Shining" in SLC 101 with free admission . Awards ceremony will follow thew movie. 1n case of rain on Saturday, the games at Ralston Field will take place on Sunday , February 28 at Ralston Field , 1 to 4 p.m . Volleyball finals will be 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. on Sunday. Movie and awards will be at 9 p.m. on Sunday night. Spring Fever has hit Wilkes and Student Government is sponsoring a Beach Party Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Herman James Band will be providing the entertainment. Two free tickets to Florida will be given away as !X)Or prizes. The vacation package in---------ATTENTION---~----- Open auditions for the final production o( the Wilkes College Theatre 1981-82 season, Rosencran tz and Guildenstern Are Dead, will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p .m . to 9:30 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts. The comedy-drama, directed by Dr. Michael O'Neill, looks irreverently at Shakespeare's Hamlet through the eyes of the two bewildered minor characters of the title. The play requires a large cast, and most of the roles Ham let , Claudius , Gertrude, Polonius, Ophefia and Horatio, for OH, f'~1RlC.\( ... IT WA-S JllST... Lll·L 11 wA~ ...IJ£U.., rr WAS lttfe.R.E.S'fu,u,. \ example - come directly out of Shakespeare's tragedy. The author of the play, Tom . Stoppard, has been heralded as one of our foremost living playwrights. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead was described after its American premiere in 1968 as "very funny, very brilliant, very chilling. " Anyone interested in auditioning for the play or working on the show in any capacity should drop by the CPA Wednesday or Thursday evening, or call Dr . O'Neill at ext. 413or415. NOTICE The Wilkes College Music Department will present a concert by the wind ensemble on Wednesday, March 3, 1982 at 8:15 p.m. in the CPA. Featured will be Jerome Campbell,conductor and trumpet soloist William ·· Teubner. Metroka Displays Art Work Barbara Metroka , a senior art major at Wilkes College, will present her senior art exhibition until today from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Conyngham Art Gallery. The exhibit will be open to the public as well as to students. Ms . Metroka's exhibition will include prints, paintings , drawings and mixed media work . Daughter of Mr. and Mrs . Emil Metroka of Courtdale , Ms. Metroka is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. While at Wilkes, she has been named to the Dean 's List and to the 1982 edition of Who 's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. A TIP ON JOB HUNTING Irving Kristo!, professor of social thought at New York University's Business School, Wall Street Journal columnist, and leading conservative philosopher, offers students this bit of advice: "If you are taking the train up to White Plains or Chappaqua for an interview with IBM, and want something to read, don't choose a novel. Men of affairs get uneasy about novel reading. It says to them that you may not have your fantasy live under control." Courtesy of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. �Wilkes Cheerleaders Generate Needed Spirit by Stephen Thomas Until the 1981-82 basketball season, it seemed that the Wilkes Cheerleading Squad had died out. At the beginning of the 1979 football season, there were eight girls on the squad. By the end of the 1981 football season there were only two left. Megan Smith , a junior nursing major from Shickshinny, PA, and Helen Kowalski, a sophomore sociology major from Cranford, NJ , were the only members of the squad. "Nobody wanted to be a cheerleader on a squad with so few members," Megan saiCP. "Helen and I were about to give up ourselves," she continued, "when we were approached by several other girls interested in being on the squad." Now there are nine new members on the Wilkes Cheerleading Squad . They bring fresh ideas and a lot of spirit to Wilkes basketball games. Apathy seemed to play a major part in the decline in the interest in cheerleading at Wilkes. The teams did not have particularly exceptional seasons from 1979 to 1981, and, for a time, nobody wanted to make the effort to be a cheerleader . It wasn't uncommon for a visiting school to bring more night class and other school commitm ents that keep them from attending every home game, but they all try very hard to attend each event. The cheerleaders expressed the hope that they can become good enough to go to some cheerleading competitions. Presently, however, they are still getting organized. With all of the new members on the sq uad, there was a need for new uniforms. There was also a difficulty in finding a place to practice. It seems that there was no time available for the cheerleaders to use the gym so they 'w ere Ticker Tape The Wilkes College Cheerleaders strike a pose during a recent basketball game. The squad, under the leadership of Captain Megan Smith and Co-captain Helen Kowalski, work hard to bring spirit to the games and to generate spirit in the crowd . cheerleaders to a game than we ourselves had. Lynn Bezick, a nursing major from Hazleton, mentioned that it seemed terrible that there was such a lack of interest in cheerleading. " W e wanted to change that," she added. The Wilkes Theatre Department will present the musical 110 In The Shade, directed by Jay Siegfried, this weekend.February 26, 27, Now the squad has eleven members. They come from a wide variety of majors and past cheerleading experience. Most had done some cheerleading in high school, but there is one member who never was on a squad before coming to Wilkes. Many have 28,in the CPA. Curtain times for Friday and Saturday are 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m . Wilkes students may receive two free tickets with their college ID. Tickets for the public will be priced at $2.50. The MsnuscriptSociety will show the film Citizen Kane tonight at 7:30 p.m. in SLC, room 1. Admission is free. NOTICE and swing-era musicians as Sidney Bechet, Bobby Hackett, Benny Goodman, Eddie Condon, and others. Wilber participated in the Ensemble's L.P. of the music of Jelly Roll Morton, and he directed the forthcoming recording of Fats Waller and James P. Johnson . Dick Hyman and Dick Wellstood; drummers Panama Francis and Connie Kay; bassist Major Holley; guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and Marty Grosz; trumpeters Jimmy Maxwell and Warren Vache; trombonist Jack Gale, and others. Works by King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke . Ellington, James P. Johnson, and Fats Wall er are included in the Ensemble's selections, along with the music of the Benny Goodman Sextet and modern giants Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk . Each program includes at least one extemporaneous "jam session" performance . Its director, Bob Wilber, a graduate of both Jullia rd and Eastman, has been associated with such celebrated traditional ". . . one of the best places (Smithsonian) in town (perhaps the world) for live jazz performance . .. Washington Post International Publications is sponsoring a national college poetry contest with cash prizes offered for the top five poems. The deadline is March 31, 1982. All entries must be typed, double-spaced, on one side of the The first trademark ever issued page only. The name and address in the United States was granted to of the student, as well as the colthe Averill Chemical Co . of New lege attended, must appear in the York . upper left-hand corner. There is a The Sunday Independent limit of fourteen lines, but no restriction on form or theme. An initial one dollar registration - fee , ~--~-~------,--.,.._.,._____..,..;._._ for the first entry and a fee of fifty 1• I cents for each additional poem is I 9 charged. It is requested that each entrant submit no more than ten NUMBER SHOP p~~~~ winners and all authors awarded free publication will be notified immediately after deadline. Send entries and cash, check, or money order for fees to: Internationa l Pu blications P.O. Box 44-L Los Angeles, CA 90044 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre. 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Led by its Artist Director, clarinetist and saxophonist Bob Wilber, the Ensemble has included such outstanding artists as pianists forced to use the lobby of the gym. When asked what they would like to have for the squad in the near future, they mentioned some mats (to practice mounts) and some shakers. For now, they are just trying to improve. When asked what she liked most abou t being a cheerleader, Megan replied , "I like getting the crowd involved , and generating spirit." Megan has been a cheerleader for seven yea rs and she obviously likes what she's doing. Coach Bellairs r.oted th at the girls and Gore Hall really help "to get the sixth man behind the team. " ••JZ#,114♦ ~rangter HOODED SWEATSHIRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS - PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS : Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Apt. _ _ : 1 I City, State , ZIP _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ 1 I Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Age ___ 1 1 1 I I 1 CASS / NERRC' L------------------------------------------~ �February 26, 1982, The Beacon, Page 7 Reesemen Take 19·4 Mal'k To EIWA Toal'ney by Mark James The Wilkes College wrestling team finished its season in fine form as the Colonels whipped Franklin & Marshall 45-2 last Saturday afternoon at the Wilkes gym. The Colonels travel to Lehigh today for the EIW A tourney. Tournament action will continue on Saturday. On March 11-13, the NCAA tournament will take place at Iowa State. Wilkes finished the season with a 19-4 slate, which ties a school record for most wins in a season. The last time this occured was in the 1979-80 season. In the Franklin & Marshall meet the Colonels jumped out to an early lead with two forfeits in the opening weight classes . The wins went to Kris Rowlette at 118 and Billy Dodge at 12i. Rowlette finished the regular season with a 17-5 overall record . For Billy Dodge, a senior, it was the last dual meet of a fine wrestling career at Wilkes. Dodge was injured in the preseason and miss- ed a lot of action. He sprained his elbow in practice and was not ready to wrestle until the Wilkes Open. As the season progressed, Dodge regained his form and finished with an 9-3-1 overall record. Kurt Rowlette finished the season with a 17-5 slate by virtue of a 14-4 major decision over Pat Wallace in the 134 pound class. Lenny Nelson pinned Andy Damm in 4 minutes and 51 seconds for his 20th victory of the season against three losses and a draw. Mark Popple kept his win streak alive with a 6-0 decision over George Kacandes. Since losing his first three decisions of the year, Popple has won 23 consecutive matches. Rowlette, Nelson, and Popple have been turning out stellar performances all year and could go far in the Eastern competition. At 158, Mark Troutman dominated Bob Meir 9-0 to chalk up his 14th victory this year,and at 167, Jim Mulligan earned his 16th victory with a 10-1 major decision over Kevin Heisey. New offer from the oldest and largest truly international book club. "A Better Way to Buy Books" The Academic Book Club has expanded the idea of a traditional book club into a completely new and unique concept. SAVE 20-40% ON ANY BOOK IN PRINT! Save up to 80% on selected titles. • NO GIMMICKS • NO HIDDEN CHARGES • AND NO HARD SELL Just low, low prices every day of the year; unlimited choice of books; and fast, efficient, personal service on every order. Mark Correll, who missed action in the past few weeks because of a sprained shoulder, battled to a 1-1 draw against Marc DeGennaro. DeGennaro is F & M's most successful wrestler this year. Pete Creamer scored his 18th win against five losses with a 13-3 major decision over Paul Marshall, Europe: Asia: Africa: 1 by Ellen Van Riper The last three games of the season for the women's basketball team in a way sum up the entire season, a loss, a heart-breaking defeat, and finally a victory . These final games left them with a final season record of6-12. Back on Feb. 10 the team hosted the Lady Royals of Scranton and were soundly defeated 76-57. The more frustrating of the two losses came when the ladies hosted East Stroudsburg on Feb . 16. They were edged 78 -74. The Lady Colonels faced a typical Lady Royal squad : tough . Charlene Hurst topped the scoring with 18 , and Kim Smith added 13 points and 8 rebounds. The contest against ESSC was typical of the ladies' season, for they came so close, but were vet so far. The Lady Colonels hustled and fought the entire forty minutes, and ESSC had to earn every point. In the final minutes, the breaks went the way of ESSC. The Lady Colonels were forced to foul, and they were forced to helplessly witness their hopes die at the free throw line. Charlene Hurst and Kim Smith again led the way for Wilkes. Charlene hit for 25, and Kim added 24 and 16 rebounds. Guard Lori Cashour played well and dished off 12 assists. The Juniata team which the ladies faced was only 4-10, but even this face cannot detract from the fine performance of the Lady Colonels. From the onset the game was all Wilkes , and in the second half the team enjoyed numerous 20 plus leads . Kim Smith and Charlene Hurst were instrumental, as they tallied 22 and 18 points respectively. Kim also added 19 rebound~. CLEAR THE WAY. Kim Smith powers her way for two in close during the Lady Colonels season-ending home victory over Juniata. 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This year we did better and had only 16 wrestlers." In reference to the EIW A tournament, Reese explained that "if everybody's healthy, we have a good chance to do well ... we're hoping .'' Lady Cagers Finish Losing Season ACADEMIC BOOK CLUB U.S.A.: Canada: who normally wrestles in the heavyweight class. Heavyweight Mike Javer finished the season in fine form by pinning Charlie Heisey in 1:44. Javer finished off the year with a 8-14-1 slate. 'Tm really pleased with this season," Coach Reese said after the meet. "Last year we had 47 guys t f f t It 1 City Beverage C t i ompany , 704 S. Main St. Phone 824-4907 f t f f ' DRIVE THAU f t___s~~~ __ _J 1 ii COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS �Page 8, Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre,P A Vol.XXXIV No.18 Feruary 26,1982 The Beacon, February 26, 1982 Fin al Record 13-10 Cagers Drop Playoff To King's by Mark Sarisky The roller-coaster just won't stop to let the Wilkes Colonels off this year. After a stirring victory against Juniata Satu rday night, 73-62, the cagers ran into a heart breaking overtime loss to crosstown rival King's, 64-67 Monday night. The King's loss not only lowered the Colonels record to 13-10, but also ended their upand-down season. Wilkes has not been without its problems this year. The Colonels started the season like a house afire, racking up 8 vict~ies in the first 9 games . Then, a loss to MAC rival Scranton started a slide of 7 losses against only 2 wins as the teams record in the MAC dropped to a second place 6-5 . The Colonels by Ellen Van Riper Last Monday at Bishop Hoban the season concluded for the men's basketball team . However, it might have ended sooner if not for senior center Kevin "J. J." Walker's performance down the stretch. For his fine play and contributions in these key games, Kevin has been honored as this week's Athlete of the Week. Kevin is a business major concentrating in marketing, and he hails from Springfield, NJ . He was attracted to Wilkes for two reasons. First of all, his high school coach was a graduate, and secondly, he liked the atmosphere of a small college. Originally Kevin had planned to only stay for one year and then transfer to a bigger school, but he liked Wilkes so much that he decided to stay. The decision has had a positive effect upon the Colonel program . In the past two years there has been a resurgence, and Kevin has played a key role. He has become one of the dominant big men in the . MAC . In the last games of the season, Kevin has certainly lived up to this reputation . · The most critical game leading to the playoff was Juniata . Both team's had to win in order to force a mini-playoff in their respective divisions. In the second half, Kevin became the dominant force and finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Basketball is a team game, and Kevin was quick to acknowledge that the Colonels as a team had a good overall game. He also felt that any success he individually had was the result of excellent passes from guards Greg Hychko and Paul Scaliti. The contest against Juniata also was the last career home game for Kevin. However, being a team then won with FDU Madison and lost to Bloomsburg State College, setting up a crucial last game against Juniata. The Colonels won convincingly against a solid Juniata team, as Kevin "J.J." Walker racked up 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Wilkes attack . Greg Hychko also added 16 points in the must-win contest. The Juniata victory brought the Colonels a final 8-5 record and a share of second place in the MAC with the Monarchs of King's _College. Both teams split the regular season games with each winning at home. This forced a special play-off game to be played at a neutral site to find out who would go to the player, he downplayed all the hoopla and said that the game was "no big thing." Well, fortuna tely for the Colonels it proved to be a big one. Before meeting with Juniata, the Colonels faced Bloomsburg and Philadelphia Pharmacy. Even though these games were not MAC conference, they were still important to the momentum of the Colonels down the stretch. In the game against Bloomsburg, Kevin scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and versus Pharmacy he tallied 8 and 10. · The season became a matter of one game last Monday, and Kevin made some observations before the big clash with King's. He of course noted that the game was crucial to the playoff hopes of both teams. He also said that the Colonel fast break and good team defense would be key to a Colonel victory. Unfortunately it was not to be, and Kevin completed his career at Wilkes with a solid 15 point and 10 rebound performance . Last Monday's game was the last of many special moments in a Colonel uniform for Kevin . The loss was a painful one, but the game itself was one of lasting value. In the past two years, Kevin has also been a part of other significant and memorable Colonel games. Last year, the team beat Scranton at Scranton for the first time, and they also qualified for the MAC playoff for the first tim e. Kevin played a key role in both of these firsts. This year the big moment was the game last Monday. Despite the loss, the Colonels had an overall successful seaso n . That game will probably tarnish this success a little bit. However, it will not dim the glimmer of what has been a shining career at Wilkes for Kevin Walker. MAC championship tournament. Th e site of the game was to be Bishop Hoban High School and the stands were packed for what Colonel Coach Jim Atherton said would be a '·Great Game." Both Wilkes and King's played tentatively early in the first half, with King's taking the early lead, 6-2 . But Bob Antonelli fired several shots from downtown to even the score at 14 and an improved Colonel defense gave Wilkes the advantage . Leading by as much as 13 late in the first half, Wilkes began to run on the Monarchs, with Antonelli and Hychko each hitting key baskets to give the Colonels a 34-23 lead at halftime. Early in the second period, the Colonels began to penetrate inside the King's defense, something they had not been able to do in the first half. The Colonels extended their lead to 14 early, but Kin g's rebounded with a strong defense ·that forced several turnovers. After Kevin Walker hit a short jump shot with 11:59 left in the second half, the Monarchs started a string of 12 unanswered points to bring the score to 51-49 in favor of King's. Kevin Walker hit a long jumper to give the Colonels a 55-53 lead with a minute to play, but Aldrich responded to tie the score at the end of regulation time, 55-55 . In the overtime period, both Aldrich and Keith Alleyne, hit a pair of buckets to give Ki ng's a 63-56 lead . A good Monarch defense forced several Wilkes turnovers and prevented the Colonels comeback . Antonelli and Walker both hit shots to bring the score to 63-60, but then the loss of Greg Hychko, who had played solid defense the last two games, hurt J.J. "SKY" WALKER UP FOR TWO . This week's Athlete of the Week, Kevin, "J.J. " Walker goes up for two in last Saturday night's actio n against Juniata . the Colonels efforts. Dooley hit a shot from the top of the key with only 32 seconds remaining to give King's a 65-60 lead. Bob Antonelli hit a pair of foul shots and a long jum,per, but it wasn't enough and King's held on to win, 67-64. Wilkes was led by Antonelli, who poured in 30 points to lead all scorers. Also helping the Colonel cause were J .J. Walker who had 15 points, 10 rebounds and blocked 3 shots What happened against Kin g's? After the game, Paul Scaliti summed it up in a few words. "It was really hard to pinpoint . I guess we had them down and didn't put the finishing nails in the coffin." But Tony Madden expressed what must have been the feelings of most of the players . "I don't want to think about it." from the bench by Ellen Van Riper Playoff games create t~nsion and pressure, and the case last Monday at Bishop Hoban was that the Monarchs of King's were able to handle them better than the Colonels of Wilkes. Both had faced must -win situations to reach this playoff, so both should have been prepared . However, only the guys in the red and gold were ready for the situation. With fond memories of the victory over Ju niata still lingering in their minds, the Colonels took the court and picked up where they had left off the previous Saturday. The picture · perfect performance of the Colonels resulted in a 15 point lead and a standing ovation from the Wilkes faithful at the half. The parfy appeared to have ·.!ready ended for the Monarchs. The second half has been a problem for the Colonels on many occasions this season, and last Monday the old nemesis struck the last fatal blow. One would have thought that the near-miraculous comeback against Bloomsburg would have cured the blue and. gold of this problem. Well, no one said anything about situations in which the Colonels had held a large lead of their own. A combination of overconfidence, passive play, and mental mistakes on the part of the Colonels and a · stunning comeback by King's proved to be the downfall of the men from Wilkes. King's could have surrendered the contest at the half, but to their credit they did not . Ed Donohue I must have done some hocus pocus during the intermission, fo~ in the second period the Monarchs gave the wham my to the Colonels. The lead dwindled, dwindled , and dwindled, and suddenly the score was tied. This successful comeback proved to be all she wrote for the Colonels. Overshadowed in this disappointing defeat was the stellar performance of Bob Antonelli. He scored 30 points and was at times the only offense for the Colonels. On another night, Bob might have been the hero of the game, but unfortunately on th is night ·he was simply the leading scorer. It is a shame that such an ending should tarnish such a performance and the glimmer of an otherwise successful season . ' - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1982 February 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 February 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/742b6c54fa3fb1d9f128686d249a3aef.pdf 9a003d5cf46be4fb09a7cbb8410a6e6b PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XX.XIV No. 17 February 19, 1982 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No . 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Tijfi Heart Specialist Presen ting Lecture by Mary Kay Pogar The Sigma Xi Club of Wilkes College will present a lecture by the Director of the Coronary Care Unit of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital at its meeting February 24 in SLC 1 at 8 p.m. Dr . Nicholas Ruggiero, who is well known as a cardiologist, will deliver the lecture, which will include discussion of new pacemakers and catheterization, with which the docwr has had some experience. Dr . Ruggiero has also invited a pacemaker specialist of Wilkes-Barre General, Mark Dillman , to give more details on advancements in this area. A past president of the Northeastern PA Chapter of the American Heart Association, Dr. Ruggiero often addresses audiences on behalf of this association, and has been involved in several panel discussions representing the heart association . The doctor is a graduate of King's College and of Jefferson Medical College, where he also took a fellows hip in cardiology. He has done research in the areas of cardiology, hypertension, and myocardial infarcton. Dr. Ruggiero is speaking at the invitation of the college's chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific · Research Society, an honor society which encourages original investigation in pure and applied science. Full membership is by appoint- ment and is open to any student, graduate, facu lty or research staff member who has shown noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in any field of science. Students may be honored by being elected as associate members if they show an aptitude for research expected to lead to fulfillme nt of the requirements fo r full membership. Officers of the Wilkes College Sigm a Xi Club include Dr. Robert Ogen, professor of biology, as president, and Dr . Francis Donahoe, professor of physics, as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Howard Swain, professor of chemistry, is the president-elect . . New Computer System In Parrish To Enhance Finance Operations by Donna Nitka Last July, a new computer system was installed in the Finance Office. This new system , which will eventually handle all of the college's financial records, is scheduled to begin operation in Ju ne. Accordin g to Comptroller Joseph Chisarick, the new system is "very sophisticated. " He stated that he "anticipates using this (system) for the entire budgetary process ." This will include everything from projecting budgets and carrying out transactions to keeping student finance records and payroll accounts . The system will also allow financial accounts to be updated as informa tion concerning them is received . Entries into class and club accounts will be made on a daily basis, instead of the monthly basis that is currently in use. The new system is a Hewlett · Packard interactive on-line system, a smaller version of the romputer system that is used by the students. Terminals are or will be installed in the Comptroller's, Business, Personnel and Financial Aid offices, the library and the bookstore . This will allow anyone ordering items or ,paying bills to enter his own information and conduct his own business transactions . Chisarick stressed that ? \though each office has access to financial records and can look at information from other offices, the offices will not have the power to alter any information. The computer is located in the computer center in Stark Learning Center and is connected by the college's internal telephone lines . Chisarick stated that the system currently used by the Finance Office, consisting of NCR Posting Machines, is "semi-automatic and does not have the capacity to give the kind of financial reports need- NOTICE Inside: Student Visits Poland .. p.4 Financ ial Aid Cut s · p . 2 New Football Coach p.8 Applications for Manuscript editorships are due today, February 19 at noon. All applications should include a brief resume, a list of relevant coursework, and a sh ort discussion of a_pplican t's reasons for desiring the position. T he following positions are available: Editor ... ½ scholarsh ip Assoc. Editor ... ½ scholarsh i_p A rt Editor .. . ½ sch olarsh ip Applications may be submitted to the Manuscript Society, Kirby Hall, second floor. ed ." He noted that the machines, which were acquired after the Agnes flood in 1972, are"slow and cumbersome to operate" and that they frequently break down. Another disadvantage of the current system is the lack of detail in the financial reports. A chart of accounts produced by the present machines is usually 25-26 typed pages, or 400-450 line items. The new system will expand reports to 1200 line items, thus giving more detailed financial reports that can be generated whenever needed. A committee comprised of administrators and faculty members has been working toward the acquisition of the new system for the past 3-4 years. The committee reviewed the needs of the college and determined that the new system was needed . Chisarick noted that it is a "long-term investment th at will pay off in the next few years ." A LEGEND IS HONORED- President Robert S. Capin presents Wrestling Coach John Reese with a plaque in commenoration of Reese's 300 wrestling victory. The Beacon salutes this outstanding coach, and looks forward to his next 300 victories! Clerks Plan To Conduct New Series At Wilkes by Cheryl Kashuba On Tuesday, February 9, the first of a series of lectures honoring Judge Max Rosenn was held in the CPA . Inaugural speaker was twot ime Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Lewis. Two years ago, former law clerks of Judge Rosenn, a member of the Wilkes College Board of Trustees since 1970, approached President Capin with the idea of honoring the Judge's ten-year position as Judge of the United States Court of Appeats. Money was appropriated from the clerks and others, and the lecture series was begun. The funds are being kept in " the Wilkes College Endowment, and future lectures will be held exclusively at the College. The Judge's career activities include membership in the American, · Federal, and Pennsylvania Bar Ass.ociations, service as a consultant for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Com mittee on Criminal Procedural Rules , membership in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and service on the Council of American Society of Law and Medicine. Judge Rosenn is also an active member of the community. He is a former Secretary of Public Welfare for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is currently a trustee of the Wyoming Valley Hospital and NPW Medical Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Incorporated . He is a lifetime member of the Jewish Community Center, where he is a trustee, and is a lifetime mem ber of the Wyoming Valley Jewish Com mittee. Judge Rosenn served as chairman of the Flood Recovery Task Force fo r Wyoming Valley following the flood of 1972. Although no dates have been set for fu tu re lectures, at least one will be held every year. As fun ds increase, it is probable that the amount of lectures held per year will also increase. Each lecture will deal with one of Judge Rosenn's many interests, including religion , arts, and literature . �Page 2, The Beacon, February 19, 1982 Editor's Note: The following column was published in the February 11 issue of the The New York Times. The author, Anthony Lewis, spoke at Wilkes on February 9. We agree with Mr. Lewis' opinions, and feel it is important that the entire campus read his column. ABROAD AT HOME Depleting Our Capital By Anthony Lewis WILKES-BARRE , Pa., Feb. 10 It did not generate big headlines at first, but around the country one idea in President Reagan's budget is arousing a new kind of concern and resistance. That is the proposal to cut back drastically - in many cases to eliminate federally insured loans and other help for college and graduate school students. The impact of the Reagan proposal would be serious at the big universities . It would be devastating at the thousands of smaller private colleges that play such an important role in American education. There is an example here in the old industrialrnining area of northeast Penn' sylvania that tells the story. Wilkes College is a nondenominational college that occupies some wonderful old Victorian mansions and good modern buildings in Wilkes-Barre. It has 2,100 full-time students, who pay $4,200 a year for tuition and $2,100 more for board and room if they live in a dormitory. More than 1,100 of those studetns now have federally insured loans. "Many of them could not come without the Federal loans," says Dr. Robert S. Capin, president of the college. "They would postpone college, or try to come part-time. But part-time jobs are scarce nowadays - that's another problem ." The college has balanced its budget for years, but a big drop in the student body would sharply change the picture. Dr. Capin said it would be hard to cope with "the loss of even 100 students - and that's a modest estimate of what could happen. " President Reagan's Secretary of Education, T. H. Bell, defended the budget proposal by saying the Federal Government could no longer afford "posh student aid." But no one looking at the facts here on the ground could believe that either the present loans or their recipients are "posh ." Wilkes was founded in 1933, as a junior college, in part to educate the families of miners. It became a regular four-year school in 194 7. The students now come not only from this area but from New Jersey and New York. And 75 percent of them get financial aid , through Federal or Pennsylvania programs or modest amounts the college has available for scholarships. Last year President Reagan proposed, and Congress passed, legislation to limit the Federal loan program to students who really need the help . That was a wise change. The previous system, where someone from the wealthiest family could get a loan and have Washington pay the interest while he was in college, could not be justified either economically or morally. But this year's budget proposals are very different, removing various kinds of support from students who are not able to pay their own way. The budget would eliminate 625,000 loans for graduate students and several hundred thousand no definite figure is available for undergraduates. It would also make drastic reductions in other Federal aid for higher ediication, eliminating as many as 2.4 million awards to needy students. Many colleges and universities, small and large, are criticizing the Reagan proposals. This is one issue on which students and administrators, faculty and parents are likely to agree. The resistance could become politically significant. Of course there is an element of selfishness in the criticism, whether from the colleges or the families that may be affected. But over the last 25 years Federal student loans and other aid programs for higher education have become important to American society, and there is no visible way for states or private institutions to replace them. The aid is especially important in one respect that might have been expected to appeal to the Reagan philosophy: in increasing social mobility. Education is a crucial way for individuals to escape from a background of poverty. Federal loans now enable a young man or woman without family resources to become a professional - a lawyer, a teacher. It is the modern task, in our mass society, to realize the American dream. Smashing the graduate schools seems a particular folly in that light. And many of them would be smashed if the Federal loan program is simply cut out for them as the budget suggests. For the Reagan Administration to make such proposals is peculiar in another sense. The central theme of the President's domestic policy is that the United States must become more productive, modernize its economy, compete more vigorously in the world. Are we going to do that while reducing our people's opportunity for education? Matching Japan in the new high technology is not going to be done by physical investment alone . It requires development of America's human capital. It requires education that can cope with the sophisticated requirements not only of microchips but of human communications. Looking at the world, there is no reason to believe that ignorance is going to make the United States thrive. Drastic Financial Aid Cuts Warrant Student Action Editorial space in the Beacon is usually reserved for commenting on issues concerning Wilkes College. However, in light of recent developments in our nation's capital, we feel we must take this time to comment on these developments which pertain not only to Wilkes but to colleges and universities across the nation. We feel that by letting this development pass unnoticed and without comment, we would be doing a grave disservice to the student body. This development is, of course, President Reagan's proposed budget cuts more specifically, his cuts in financial aid to college and graduate school students. Recent estimations show drastic reductions in the amount of financial aid awarded to colleges and universities for 1983. Some estimations show the possibility of eliminating as many as 2.4 million financial aid awards. According to figures released by the Coalition of Independent College and University Students (COPUS), these proposals would cut presently avail_able student aid by as much as 60%. Reports also indicate that the proposal will bring an end to the National Direct Student Loan (NSDL), Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and the State Student Incentive Grant (S~IG). We simply cannot condone these ridiculous cuts! We in America are not frozen in a caste system that allows for a rich, welleducated upper class and poor uneducated masses. We believe this is exactly what will happen should President Reagan's cuts be passed by our Congress. America was founded on the premise of equality for all not just for those who could afford it. We feel that President Reagan's proposals go against the basic principles upon which the United States was founded. We also believe that any person in the United States should have the opportunity voice. We cannot sit back to attend college if he so and let our President condesires. Our government has tinue in his attempt to create the responsibility of aiding a society in which only the those people who cannot af- · wealthy are able to afford a ford to attend college college education. Exactly through their own means. where is it written that only As citizens of a country the wealthy be allowed to where each voice supposedly become doctors, lawyers, counts, we have the respon- journalists or scientists? sibility to make our views We must begin an atand opinions heard. tempt to communicate our In a recent issue of The feelings to the President and New York Times (Feb. 11), the Congress. This college is a quote appeared from organizing, along with two President Reagan's Secretary other area colleges, a of Education, T. H. Bell. He massive lobbying campaign. stated that the Federal COPUS is organizing a trip Government could no to Washington, and longer afford "posh student scheduling meetings with aid." One need only look at Congressmen and Senators. the present facts and COPUS members are also statistics to see that neither conducting a grass roots lobthe students receiving aid bying campaign, and are nor the amount of aid they supplying written outlines, are receiving is "posh." We, paper, envelopes and as students, can only con- postage. The only thing we demn this totally assinine have to do is write the letcomment. ters. The student body of this Students, faculty memcampus has been apathetic bers and administrators toward major issues for too throughout our nation must long. We must come forbegin to act now. We have a ward and act now! After all, responsibility to future if you don't care about the generations - to insure they future, no one will. The prehave an "equal" chance of sent Federal Administration getting a higher education. certainly does not! We must make our voices heard - as one UNITED USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief ................................. • ... 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Entered as third class postage paid in Wilkes-Barre. Pa . Send form number 355 to the Beacon, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18766 . Subscription rate to non-students: $5.00 per yea r. Advertising rate:$3.00 per column inch . Phone: (717)824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessa ri1v of the publication or the college. �February 19, 1982, The Beacon, Page 3 FoodCommitteeChaitpersonlGet Psyched For Winter Weekend! Responds TO Guest Editorial I To tho EdUo" ~If sight, the<o will be , FREE got upoci,I mo,;, fm 'y, Sunday T o the Editor In relation to the guest editorial printed in the February 5, 1982 issue of The Beacon , l am going to try and make clear some misconceptions that have arisen from the result of the printing of this editorial. The meal board plan that is offered today to the students here at Wilkes College is the most economical one as far as the students are concerned. The meal plan includes the missed factor, which is put into effect because the school is aware that students do in fact miss meals. If the missed meal factor was not offered , the price rate that the student would have to pay would more than double. KeepiQg these things in mind the students here at Wilkes College are paying less for their plan than students are paying in other comparable local ~hools. The cafeteria serves on the average seven hundred meals in a two hour period. This means that 5.83 meals are being served per minute on the line. The maximum amount of time that a person would spend waitting (SIC) in line for a meal would be ten minutes, even during a heavily congested line. For example : If a student Jived in the Hotel Sterling it would take him ten minutes to walk from the Hotel to the cafeteria, and if when he got to the cafeteria he found a line consisting of sixty people waiting to be served, the maximum amount of time that he would have to wait in line would be ten minutes. A student has available to him a various selection of food . items that he might choose from to make a balanced meal. It is up to the student 's own personal choice whether he is going to have a carbohydrate free meal or whether he is going to pick various foods from those that are offered him for a high carbohydrate meal. There are three entree choices , there is a selection of vegetables and desserts that a student may pick from . At lunch and dinner there is almost always available to the student jello and fruit. In addition to the food served on the line, the cafeteria offers to the student a salad bar which offers various vegetables, yogurt and cottage cheese and not to mention crackers. With all of these things offered on the salad bar a student can make a very COOK'S 45 S. WASHINGTON ST. 822-1111 Friday Great Rock Scare Saturday Leer Brothers Band .Sunday Straight Up Tuesday Open Mike Hosted by Sergio No Cover HAPPY HOUR 9-11 PROPER ID AND ATTIRE A MUST nice ''Dieters Delight.' ' The salad bar in the cafeteria balances out the protein and the carbohydrate food group quite nicely. I hope that this article has cleared up any misconceptions that the student may have concerning the present meal plan. If any one has any complaints or suggestions you can place them in the suggestion box st the trayveour or you may bring them to the Food Committee Meetings which meet on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the East Wing of the Cafeteria at 3 :00 p.m. You can also bring your your complaints to me and I will try to the best of my capabilities to com ply to them. Thank-you , Mary Kutz Food Committee Chairper59n "It is easy in the world to live after the world's opnion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. " Ralph Waldo Emerson Hi again! Well, there's just one more week until WinterWeekend . Pray for snow! If you still have a team application to turn in, get it in to the S.G. office in the Student Center before this Friday, Feb. 19th. No applications will be accepted after Friday (no exceptions) . Now, here's some news: Rule sheets for all of the events will be ar.ound campus on Monday, Feb. 22nd. Get your team together and decide who's going to participate in each event. Anything you want to know about any event will be in the rule packet, so don't forget to pick one up! Also, the roster for the volleyball games on Friday evening, Feb. 26th, will be posted on Thursday, the 25th, in the gym . Make sure you stop in and check the estimated time your team will be playing Friday evening! Don't forget that the bus leaves for skiing at Elk Mountain at 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 24th. Get your tickets early. As nother added extra to start the weekend Applications Available Applications are now available for 1982-1983 Beacon Editorial and Business Staff positions. The positions open for applicants and the corresponding scholarships are as follows: Editor-in-Chief full scholarship Managing Editor ¾ scholarship News Editor 1/1 scholarship 1/1 scholarship Copy Editor Feature Editor 1/1 scholarship Sports Editor 1/1 scholarship Business Manager 1/3 scholarship Advertising Manager ½ scholarship Photographer ½ scholarship Assistant News Editor ¼ scholarship Assistant Feature Editor ¼ scholarship Assistant Sports Editor ¼ scholarship Applications and job descriptions for each of the above positions will be available at the Beacon office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27, during regular office hours. All information on the application must be completed in order to be considered for a staff position. A writing sample must be submitted with each application. Those applying for photographer must submit a sample of their work. ALL applications must be received by Tuesday, March 16, at 4 p.m. In order to insure the privacy of each applicant, applications must be returned in a sealed envelope addressed to Lisa Gurka, Beacon Editor. Only those applications received in a sealed envelope before the designated deadline will be accepted. Interviews will be held on Thursday evening, March 25. Applicants .vill be notified by telephone of the exact time and location of their interviews. A selection committee composed of Beacon editors, faculty members and administrators will interview each applicant on an indivi:lual basis. Applications may be delivered to- the Beacon office during regular Jffice hours, or sent through inter-college mail. All positions on the Beacon staff are open for applications. · · ~ssses~" PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino"s Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza Lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.} All the Macaroni you can eat $2.59 MeatboHs served with first disn) OPEN SIX DAYS A WEIK - Monday to Saturday: 11 to 11 PHONI! 125-o931 Fro• S ■ IO FREI DELIVERY With A $5.00 Order. Roller Skating Party Thursday nite, Feb. 25th. Watch the bulletin boards for more details! Speaking of parties, get your team together and head for the Student Center party Friday nite, Feb. 26th. At the party, each team will receive a time schedule of Saturday's events. Make sure you come and get one, they're importantl Anyway, we've got something sneaky up our sleeve for this Student Center party and we know you wouldn't wa;it to miss it! We also would like to reminded you that the "Beach Party" is Saturday nite, Feb. 27th, in the gym, featuring the "Herman James Band". Two tickets to Florida over Spring Break will be given away as door prizes! Beat that! And last but not least, we've nite, Feb. 28th. We're not going to tell you the name but, as a hint, it stars Jack Nicholoson and Shelly Duvall and it's a real chiller thriller! So, remember, get psyched and get a team, because "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"! (Another hint for the movie!) Watch for more in next weeks Beacon; we'll be providing a time schedule for the entire weekend. Hang in there! The WinterWeekend Committee R.A. Fessenden broadcast the first radio program from his experimental radio station at Brant Rock, Mass., on Christmas Eve of · 1906. The program consisted of two musical selections, a poem and a short talk. Sunday Independent SCB To Give Away Trip To Florida To the Editor: members of the party. 4. You will select.the person you would like to accompany you on the trip and sign his or her name on the back of your ticket. 5. One ticket will be drawn with the names of the two winners on it. 6. For all intents and purposes, both individuals on a given ticket will be considered official winners . 7. Both winners must be the . same sex . 8. If any of the above rules are broken, the ticket containing the infraction will be disqualified . 9. Final decisions pertaining to the contest rules and regulations will be the responsibility of the Student Center Director. Thank you, Student Center Board The Student Center Board, in conjunction with Student Government, will be sponsoring the dance in the gymnasium during WinterWeekend . At this dance, the Student Center Board will be giving away an all expense paid trip for two to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The lucky winners will stay at the Fort Lauderdale Biltmore, which is located on the beach in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The following is a list of the contest rules and regulations: 1. Both winners must be Wilkes College Students. 2. You need not be in attendance at the party to win, and tickets may be purchased one day in advance. 3. Both winners must be paying A Friend Apologizes To the Editor, I am writing this letter as an open apology to those friends with whom I've had recent conflicts. Our friendships are almost a decade old; we've been through thick and thin and we've survived . So, why does one night of irrational behavior cause our friend: ship to crumble? I am sorry that our points of unerstanding crossed. I never meant them to. After being friends for so long I can and do understand your point of view, so please try to understand mine. Whether new or old, friends and friendships are valued the same. r ------~~ NUM-■ 9 SHOP 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18701 Boutique•Jewelry•Clothes Layaway Avallable We Accept Moster Charge I Visa To lose a friend is to lose part of one's self. I've always tried to do mr best as a friend, and granted, sometimes it didn't always work out as planned, but at least I cared enough to try. Friends may come and friends may go, but those friends that stay are true friends; the shortest distance between two friends is a smile. As someone very special once said, "Don't Worry .. . Don't Give Up .. . Have Hope.", I'm hoping that those friends, new and old, understand that I'm sorry for everything, Nothing was planned to happen that way . . In fact, nothing was planned at all. Friendships play an important role in everyday life; they enable people to co-exist in a troubled world . I can't stress enough that friendships mean alot to me and I don't want to lose those that have been building for almost a decade and those that have only begun to build. I hope that this Jetter appeals to your sense of understanding and you accept my apology. Sincerely, Sal i l �Page 4, The Beacon, February 19, 1982 Student Reflects On Recent Visit To Poland by Marian Karmilowicz Spending six weeks in Poland this past summer, participating in a language and culture program through the Kosciuszko Foundation, I learned much about Poland's culture. I also got to see a good part of the country - Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow, Zakopane, and more. I enjoyed every moment of my trip, and have memories to last me a lifetime, but my most satisfying times were the evenings I spent in Polish homes . Being of Polish descent, and growing up in a Polish environment, I felt a strong sense of love towards the people who invited me to their homes for delicious meals and conversation. It was in this loving and trusting atmosphere that these Polish families expressed to me their innermost anxieties and concerns about Poland's futu re. "'" Invariably, during my visits to these families, they apologized to me for having to wait in a line for two hours to get a taxi, or for the fact that they did not have sugar to offer for my tea. As I came to realize, these Poles apologized for my inconveniences because they knew how I lived in the United States. Even though Poland is Communist, it is much more liberal than the Soviet Union, and the Poles can enjoy greater freedoms than their Comm unist neighbors. Poles can listen to Radio Free Europe in their homes, and up until the military crackdown , could communicate with their relatives that live in the United States . They can even visit the United States, DRABBLE and many Poles do just that; Polish visas are much easier to obtain now as compared to five years ago . I made the mistake of mentioning to Poles the fact that my father works for the United States Immigration Service; they all wanted to know how they could come here and stay permanently. Most Poles are aware, then; of the "American way of life" - overstocked grocery stores, gas stations at every corner - and it is this awareness that has caused the Poles to be frustrated with their way of life. Trying to make positive changes in their society, the Poles created the independent trade union , Solidarnosc, in August, 1980. The movement's leader, Lech Walesa, demanded economic and social reform from the Polish government. Up until this time, the Polish government was corrupt, its Communist Party members living off of the sweat of the Polish workers. A great number of Poles placed their hopes, support, and prayers into the trade union. I could feel their enth usiasm in the streets, and could see it in their faces. Up until December 13, 1981, the Poles really did think that they could change their society, and make it more like the society Americans enjoy. The Poles are aware of our Polish ethnic jokes, but I learned that they do not take them personally. They do not take them personally because they believe that the jokes are directed more at the society in which the Soviets have placed on them than at they themselves as individuals. Ever since World War II, Poland has been dominated by the Soviet Union. Polish children must learn fluent Russian - although they refrain from using it . Because of the economic system thrust upon them , the Poles are subjected to constant shortages of this, or that. I took two suitcases with me to Poland. One was full of clothes, and the other one was full of something we take for granted and is in short supply in Poland toilet paper . Poles fortunate enough to have U.S. dollars go to a special store called the· Pewex where they buy Johnny Walker Scotch, Marlboro cigarettes, Lancome makeup and more - items that they can not buy in regular Polish stores. · This is the reason why the U.S. dollar is worth so much on the Polish Black Market. While I was in Poland, I was getting 200 % pro· fit when I exchanged money. Consequently, the Poles blame their economic and social problems and idiosyncrasies on the Soviets, saying 'That's Communism for you." The Poles would much rather be able to say 'That's capitalism for you.·· The Solidarity movement was expressive of the Polish people's need for the better life, or the American way of living. I saw this throughout Poland, and took advantage of it . Selling Levi blue jeans on the Black Market, I made a large profit. When I walked along the streets, I often saw teenagers wearing teeshirts with 'Charlie', 'Princeton,' and Penn State printed on them (I wondered if they knew what, or where, Penn State was!) In the public squares, musicians played American songs, singing the words in English . I thought this funny since most of the people who were listening did not understand English. Poland is a fantastic country, and its people are too. The Poles are on a quest for freedom, and because we, the United States, represent freedom and all its vast implications, we play a part in their society. Although we might not have been directly involved in Solidarnosc's movement, we were nonetheless involved. ® by Kevin Fagan .;,-.. © 1982 United Feature Syndicate. Inc. .. .l ..: - - . " ' SPRING BREAK '82 . FT. LAUDERDALE $129 Above Rates Include 7 Nights Lodging at Deluxe Oceanfront Hotels Optional Depattures: • NE e,o, -ro ~-rof' LE.~Vllllb M'{ W\r,lQOU) Of'E-111 A, l'l16~1'. New York • Phil. (Metro) • Wash . 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II Name I _ State _ _ _ _ • 1 ________ I ------_ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ I _ : L-----------------J �February 19, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Bookstore 1\!1anager Mildred Gittens Shares Her Fond Memories Of Wilkes by Doug Fahringer Thirty-eight years ago Mildred Gittens was employed by Wilkes College to play the piano for girl's physical education classes. Today this women has made her way to the position of Bookstore Manager . But Ms. Gittens is more than just an employee at Wilkes; she is a living encyclopedia of Wilk es history. From her desk in the bookstore, Ms. Gittens has watched the growth of Wilkes from its beginnings as Bucknell Junior College, when the institution was comprised of only 175 students. Most of these students were girls: it was during World War II, and young men were off to war. During the 194~'s, after the war, older GI's attended Wilkes and the small school began to expand. As the decade went on, the faculty and students developed a wonderful involvement in the life of the campus, according to Ms. Gittens. "It was a beautiful time of nice affairs, because Wilkes was a very close-knit family," said Ms. Gittens. She attributes this faculty / student closeness to the past president of Wilkes, Dr. Eugene S. Farley. When the 1950's began, the students attending Wilkes were younger. She laughed as she recalled one year when a freshmen class was initiated. The freshmen males and females, attired in beanies and signs, carried an entire shipment of books into the new bookstore, NOTICE A sweeper has been stolen from one of the cleaning personnel in Parrish Hall. If it is not returned, this person will have to pay for the sweeper with his own money. Will the culprit(s) please return the sweeper as as possible? Thank yom YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY Minestrone Soup Meatball Hoagi e TUESDAY Potato Soup Tuna Noodle Casse role Ms. Mildred Gittens, Bookstore Manager. located in the former Hardy Hall, while the band played the Alma Mater. As the 1960's entered·the scene, so did rock music and drugs. Ms. Gittens described the student's of this decade as "totally unpredictable." The once polite and friendly students were resentful and hostile. She regretfully remembers when the bookstore was robbed of many books, worth thousands uf dollars, which were burned by the students as a protest. Ms. Gittens mentioned that the students of the 70's were in a slow process of changing for the better. She has seen this change mainly in Th·e atre Presents '110 In The Shade' by Suzette Dyanick On February 26, 27 and 28, the Theatre Department will present the musical "110 in the Shade." Directed by Jay Siegfried, assistant professor of theatre arts, this popular Broadway musical version of Richard Nash's "The Rainmaker " follows the humorous exploits of a con man's promise to bring rain to a drought-stricken land, for the price of one hundred dollars . In the process of trying to conjure up rain, Starbuck, the "rainmaker, " confronts Lizzie Curry and discovers that her life needs "mendin'." During the course of the play he convinces her that she is beautiful, and gives her the WEDNESDAY Split Pea Soup Roast Beef On Hard Roll THURSDAY Beef Vegetable Soup Chili Con Carne With Rice FRIDAY Clam Chowder Beef, Macaroni & Tomato Casserole the students of today. Although Wilkes itself is growing, so is the friendly atmosphere on campus. The students are very polite and always smile and say hello to her when they enter the bookstore, which is presently located in the lower level of Pickering Hall. Ms. Gittens, unfortunately handicap. ped since age three, mentioned that she was pushed aside because of her handicap in the 70's but is frequently assisted today. "It gives me a warm feeling to know people are beginning to care for themselves as well as others," she replied. Because of her handicap, she DECKOU R'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph. 822-7045 -Imported....,._ -Cold_,._ Call In Advance for Kegs and Quartets (Must have LCB Card) courage to fulfill · her dreams . However, the problem for Starbuck is that File, the local sheriff, is in love with Lizzie, and he tries to arrest the rainmaker and expose him as a fraud . The Jones and Scmidt production is being designed here by Klaus Holm, associate professor of theatre arts. Musical direction is by Richard Chapline, professor of music. A full orchestration, coordinated by William Gasbaro, assistant professor of music, will be used to bring to life such ballads as "Simple Little Things" and "Wonderful Music," and such rousing chorus num hers as "Everything Beautiful Happens at Night," and "The Rain Song." Principles for the play include Frank Kran as File, Gene Wachowski as Jimmy, John Carl Lachman as Noah, Michael Williams as H.C., Beverly Perry as Lizzie, Maureen Stanks as Snookie and Russell Curtis as Starbuck. Curtain time is at 8 p.m. February 26 and 27, and at 2 p.m. on February 28. Tickets for nonWilkes students are $2.50. Wilkes students and faculty with ID may have 2 free tickets. wasn't able to get a job in her younger days. "Back then," Ms. Gittens said, "people just wouldn't give jobs to handicapped persons." She was also told by her doctors that she wouldn't live past 40. In reply to this she said, "Wilkes is my life. It has been such a wonderful opportunity and experience for me." Ms. Gittens' experience at Wilkes shows a vast involvement and a lot of enthusiasm . "For eight years I never missed a wrestling match or a football game," she stated. In fact, in 1947, Ms . Gittens was named an honorary letterman because of her involvement. Along with her love of sports, Ms. Gittens cherishes the memories of the old dances which she chaperoned. She added that these dances were formals with big-name bands. "But once rockand-roll · started," she chuckled, "that was the end of the dances for me." Along with watching the college grow and change, Ms . Gittens has watched many students struggle through those days of book-buying and mail pick-up. She has watched many students progress through their four years of college to graduation and beyond . In fact, some of the students at Wilkes now are children of those students she knew years ago. Ms. Gittens has followed some of those students to the present here at Wilkes. She remembers two especially who come to mind: Art Hoover and Robert Capin. One of Ms. Gittens' favorite memories is the time when she sang in the chorus on the lawn of Chase Hall for the dedication of Wilkes as a four-year institution. She also recalls how her car, a 1946 Willys coupe, was used to deliver baked goods to the old cafeteria. Her car was also used to transport football uniforms to the field and to deliver The Beacon newspapers on Friday mornings. "By the time we did all this, the back end of my car was totally rusted," Ms. Gittens added humorously. When asked about retirement, Ms. Gittens appeared saddened by the thought. She told of her plans to retire in March 1984. "I love this place and I'd be here 40 more years if I could," she added softly. Finally, Ms . Gittens said, "Wilkes is a beautiful place, a school that students and the community can be proud of. I'm certainly proud to be a part of it!" Ticker Tape The Manuscript Society will present the classic film "Love Me Tonight" on Friday , February 19 at 7:30 p.m . in SLC, room 1. Admission is free. The Student Government Film Committee will present "Brubaker" tonight at 7 and 9 p.m. in the CPA . Admission to the film is $.25 with Wilkes College ID. · The ' ' Regional Scholastic Art Awards '' is currently featuring works of students from area junior and senior high schools. The exhibit is being shown in the Sordoni Art Gallery until March 7. There will be a free showing of the feature film "The Wizard of Oz" on Monday , February 22, at the Osterhout Free Library on So. Franklin _St. The film begins at 6 :45 p.m. and will be shown in the second floor meetmg room. The Osterhout Library will sponsor a free lecture by Susan Reisinger ntitled "Natural Childbirth: A Woman's Experience" on Monday, e~ruary 22 from 12-1 p.m. NOTICE FRIENDS OF WORLD TEACHING is pleased to announce that hundreds of teachers and administrators are still needed to fill existing vacancies with overseas American Community schools, international, private, church-related, and industrysupported schools and colleges in over 120 countries around the world. FRIENDS OF WORLD TEACHING will supply applicants with updated lists of these schools and colleges overseas. Vacancies exist in almost all fields - at all levels. Foreign language knowledge is not required . Qualification requirements, salaries, and length of service vary from school to school, but in most cases are similar to those in the U.S. For further information, prospective applicants should contact: FRIENDS OF WORLD TEACHING P.O. Box 6454 Cleveland, Ohio 44101" �Page 6, The Beacon, February 19, 1982 Election Committee Announces SG,CC Rep Application Deadline risburg and Washington, D .C. CC President Joe Knox motioned to grant the fund request . He commented, "This is something good on campus that should be supported ." SG President Ana Nunez was asked if there was a possibility of including COPUS as a member of the SG Standing Committees and have SG Reps as members of COPUS. She stated that this would be investigated. Linda Newmark requested funds for a jazz concert, featuring Slam Stewart, which will be scheduled for Monday, March 15. After a discussion concerning this large sum of money and the f~ct there is a jazz concert scheduled approximately two weeks prior to this one, the motion was defeated . However, Newmark explained that $800 is needed to pay the band in advance. The remaining $1200 will be paid to the band on the night of the concert. Keith Sand motioned to grant this request, and also to charge students $1.50 and the public $5.00 . The motion was passed, 13-6-0. Tn new business, Mrs. Janjigan, a volunteer tutor with the YMCA, asked that Wilkes Students bewme tutors. This tutoring service is by Lisa Gurka Student Government Electim i Committee Chairman Ralph Pringle announced at Monday night's meeting that applications for SG and CC Reps are due on Thursday, February 25. Interested students are asked to attend a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, at which time campaign rules will be discussed. Students interested in running are reminded that 50 signatures are needed for SG rep, and 30 signatures are needed for CC rep . ID numbers, and phone numbers, are required along with the signatures. Al Wirkman, SG Treaslft'er, asked that all clubs and organizations submit their budget requisition forms to SG no later than March 25 . Any club presently funded by SG, or which would like to be included in next year's budget, must submit the requests by this deadline. A fund request by Robbie Bale of COPUS for the amount of $350.85 was unanimously passed. The money is needed to pay the dues of the Pennsylvanfa Independent Student Coalition (PISC), and for full-time lobbyists in Har- offered to local high school students free of charge since most of them cannot afford to pay for tutors. Tutoring is done on Mondays or Tuesdays between 3 and 7 p.m., with the volunteers tutoring one hour per week. The tutor selects the subject, the age and the grade level of the student. Those interested in volunteering are asked to contact Mrs. Janjigan at 823-2191. Nunez. asked that students support this "worthwhile project." Nunez reminded everyone that Monday, March 1, is the second annual National Student Lobby Day in Washington . She urged students to participate. COPUS is sponsoring a bus to Washington, providing students with the chance to attend the Lobby Day and meet with Congressmen and Senators. President Capin and Dean of Academic Affairs Gerald Hartdagen are looking into the possibility of having the day declared as a legal absence for those students who wish to participate. The SG film this week is "Brubaker," and will be shown in the CPA at 7 and 9 p .m . Admission is $.25 with a student ID. CC Plans Parking Lot Check To Verify Carpool Size by John Finn The Commuter Council will soon begin checking all commuter parking lots on campus in order to verify whether or not students with permits have the acutal size carpool stated on their permit applications. Thor Foss, chairman of the Parking Committee, said at last Monday evening's council meeting that the check, once begun, will take place from 8-11 a.m., probably Monday thru Friday, and will be conducted by council representatives. The check is an effort to ensure that commuter parking permits have been fairl y distributed. Permits are granted by the 'council on a point system. Points are awarded for various factors, such as the distance traveled by the commuter to campus each day, his class load, the number of hours spent on campus, and the size of his carpool. On the permit applications last summer, commuter students were requested to list the names of students who would be in their carpools. and some listed as manv as five . · Thor Foss also told the council that through a computer check of the parking lots on campus, he has found 10 additional spaces for commuters. The deadline for nominations of council representatives for 1982-83 is next Thursday, Feb. 25. Nominees must have at least 30 signatures of commuters from their own class in order to qualify . 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Code .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note ...... .. .. . .. . . . . .. Date . . .. . . .. . . . . .. ... . . Cl 16 0 �February 19, 1982, The Beacon, Pajl;e 7 ·Wrestlers Down Lyco~ing 42·0 As College Honors Coach Reese by Mark James At 126, Doug Billig evened his shoulder injury to Mark Correll. . For wrestling coach John Reese, overall mark to 6-6 with a 14-2 He won decisions against both it was a day to be honored : for superior decision in the Lycoming Lycoming and Bucknell to put his wrestler Mark Popple, it was a day contest. In the Bucknell meet, overall record at 15-7-2. to enter the record books; for the At 177, Mike Garvin set his Billig scored another superior deciwrestling team in general, it was a sion, this time by a 12-0 score . record at 5-3 with a 11 -6 decision day to celebrate success. Kris Rowlette, a 118 pounder, in the Lycoming match . Against Last Saturday was "John Reese also had an impressive week with a his Bucknell opponent, he was Day," and to make the tribute 12-2 major decision in the Lycom·decisioned 16-9. complete, the Wilkes grapplers Pete Creamer won his 17th deciing contest and a 10-3 decision bestowed their respect and appreagainst Bucknell to improve his sion against only 5 losses in the ciation to the coach by sweeping Lycoming meet with a pin in 1: 17 . overall mark to 16-5. Lycoming 42-0 to raise their After the ceremony for John Against Bucknell he won a 5-3 record to 18-4 for the year. Reese, the Colonels continued decision . Creamer, who often For John Reese, it was his 317th their sweep of Lycoming in the wrestles at 177, had been wrestling career coaching victory. On final five weight classes. at 190 in the two meets. December 9, the season was just Mark Troutman started it all off In the heavyweight class, Mike beginning when the Colonels with a 3-1 decision. In the Javer scored a 12-8 decision defeated East Stroudsburg State Bucknell match, Troutman scored against Lycoming to complete the for Reese's 300th career win. At a 6-2 decision . His overall mark is shutout. Against Bucknell, Javer the time, the Colonels held a 2-2 now at 13-7-1. lost, 8-3. record. Jim Mulligan has been moved As the season nears its end, down from 190 to 167 since the coach Reese's personal career II============================# coaching slate is 317-72-8. For the Colonels, tomorrow's 2:00 meet at the Wilkes gym will be the last dual meet of the season. On February 26-27, the ColChampions. onels will travel to Lehigh Univerby Ellen Van Riper Incredibly Mark was unaware sity for this year's EIWA tourney. "Another One Bites the Dust" The NCAA Tourney will be held has been the theme song of Mark of his closeness to the record until on March 11-13 at Iowa State. Popple's season this year. he read it in a local paper during In the meet against Lycoming, Everytime he steps out on the mat, the past week, and until then he competition was halted after five he finishes off the opponent and had never thought of it. One weight classes for the ceremony in carves another notch in his belt. would have expected him to be honor of John Reese. Presentations On Feb. 13 Mark ran his streak to nervous before and during his were made to and honors bestow19 in a row with a 7-0 decision record - breaking attempt versus ed upon the man who has led over his Lycoming opponent . With Lycoming, but Mark declares that Wilkes wrestlers to 26 consecutive that victory, he broke the school he was not . Before the match he winning seasons . record for dual meet victories "tried not to think about it," and Immediately preceeding the which was held jointly by Bryan during the match he "blocked it ceremony, Mark Popple chalked Billig and Mark Dens berger. For out" and concentrat ed on being up his 19th dual meet victory in a this stellar achievement, Mark has "cool and relaxed ." Coach Reese was "real pleased" row with a 7-0 win over Lycomonce again been chosen the Beacon with Mark for two reasons. First of ing's Mike Cammer. Overall, PopAthlete of the Week. _ pie's record for the season stands at Win number 18 in the streak all, he felt the record to be significant and stated that the streak was 22-3. Popple, who wrestles out of came against Bucknell via a pin, the 150 pound weight class, has and it set the stage for the record actually counting the Wilkes Open 22 straight. Secondly, he has been credited with the most decibreaking performance. As fate sions and most victories in Wilkes would have it, the record would perhaps been equally as pleased with the way Mark has "filled the wrestling history in dual meet fall on John Reese Day at the gap" in the 150 lb . class. competition. Wilkes Gym . A Hollywood script As mentioned before in the On the previous Wednesday, could not have provided a more previous article, Mark has moved Popple pinned his opponent in perfect scene, for both were in a up two classes this season, and in 2:47 during the Colonels' 33-6 way celebrating success and the beginning he lost three triumph over Bucknell. outstanding achievement and were straight. Coach Reese credits an Lenny Nelson improved his making their mark upon the adjustment period to the bigger overall record of 19-3-1 with a pin annals of Wilkes College athletic opponents and the_cailber of these of Lycoming's Chuck Meeth in history. As Mark said, "It would be initial foes as reasons for the slow 5:18 in the 142 pound weight class. nice to know that my name is still start. Against Bucknell, Nelson scored a here after I am gone. However, since then Mark has 16-6 major decision . Of course both Mark and Coach been greatly consistent while Reese were proud of the ~ecord In the 134 pound weight class, wrestling some of the best in the Kurt Rowlette pinned his Lycombreaking performance, but on this business. Coach Reese feels that ing opponent in 6:05 . Against occasion the pupil exhibited more Mark has a good chance to win at Bucknell, Rowlette also won by reserve tr.an the teacher . Mark the Easterns which will be held virtue of a pin, this one coming in acknowledged the magnitude of Feb . 26-27 at Lehigh . Hopefully his achievement, but he was quick 2:14 . Mark will indeed be victorious, for It was Rowlette's eleventh pin to mention how honored he was to then he can sing "We Are the this season . His overall mark now be compared to both Billig and Champions. " stands at 17-5. Densberger who were Eastern Another Pin For Rowlette. Kurt Rowlette has an uncanny knack for pinning his opponents. In the photo, Rowlette is shown here in· late second period action . Lycoming's Greg Serano was saved by the bell, but Rowlette pinned him in the third period . Swimmers Set To 1\1ake Big Splash At 1\1AC 1\1eet by Chris Baron After a dismal regular season the Wilkes College swim team is looking forward to the MAC Playoffs with renewed optimism . The overworked, undermanned Colonels dropped their season record to 0-11 Saturday when they lost to Lycoming 81 -17 and Western Maryland 71-26 in a triangular meet held at King's Collge. The double loss brought to a close the second straight winless season for the Wilkes swimmers. Although disheartened by the loss, the team didn't fail to remember tradition when they tossed Head Coach Lewis into the pool. After his unexpected swim , · Coach Lewis gave some insights into the upcoming MAC Playoffs being held at Johns Hopkins University later this month . Lewis commented, "Some of the girls should do very well in the MAC's. " However he was quick to add a word of caution with regard to the p~ayoHs, "Yo~-~~~~rl~~_:,.what you're going to be up against until you get there .. : the quality at the MAC's has been getting consistently better over the years . The female members of the team have been competing against all men's squads throughout the season. This stiff competition could give them an edge in the MAC's where they will be com peting exclusively with other women . The MacGuire sisters, Megan and Michele, along with Peggy Buchkavitz have shown steady improvement during . the year. Billy Buchkavitz, who recently set a school record in the 1000 freestyle, could also raise some eyebrows at the annual competition . Whatever the outcome of the MAC's, congratulations are in order . 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Unsworth had been an.,.assistant at Franklin for the past fi ve year s where he held a variety of responsibilities . As a fu ll time assistan t, he worked as the team's offensive line coach. In addition to being an assistant professor of physical education, Unsworth also served as head wrestling coach and football t rainer. Before that U nsworth wor ked as a defen sive line assistan t for a year after spending five years as Franklin's head football scout. How does he feel about being selected as th e Wilkes head mentor] "One word: great! I've been an assistant for eleven years. Always in the back of my mind I'd ask, 'Do you want to be a head coach)' This is the first job I've gone after and I'm really surprised I got it." Aside from his duties as coach, Unsworth will also work as an assistant to the Dean of Admissions in charge of recruiting, but he will be recruiting students in general, not just atheletes. "Obviously, during the course of his visits to various schools," President Capin explained, "he will come in contact with students interested in sports." Capin also noted that the introduction of a new coach to the program ma{ not bring instant success. "O course we would like to have a winning season, but certainly when a person takes over a program, there's a building process that has to take place ." Atheletic Director John Reese noted that the selection of a new coach has already generated a great deal of enthusiasm . "One of t he positive th i n s to come out of it is that several of the players have another year of eligibility and are thinking of coming back and finishing up that year. This to me, is a good start." Unsworth has already begun planning for next yea r. He scheduled a meeting with the team for yesterday and is hoping the weight room will be reloca·ted in the classroom in the Weckesser Annex. At t he momen t, however , his main responsibilities will be the recruiting of players and the selecting of a coaching staff. He isn't sure who the assistants will be, but he would prefer people from the area. When the season does get under way and the Blue and Gold jaunts onto the football field, it will be a team of a different color, in a sense. "In the simplest terms, we're going to throw the ball, we're going to put it up. People come to football games to see some action . When you throw the football, everyone gets to see it," Unsworth explained . "It's going to be wide open. We'll be using a lot of misdirection plays. Hopefully it'll be exciting." The offense Unsworth w ill be bringing with him is called the "run and shoot" offense. It is based mainly on the pass and designed to spread out and deepen the defense. There are a variety of formations designed to predicate how the defense lines up , he explained. "A good defensive back can't get the ball away from a good receiver, not all dav," Unsworth said. Wh at we're· t ryi ng to do wi th the offen se is to put as much pressure on the oth er team's defense as possible." Bill Unsworth Play Juniata Saturday Night Cagers Hope For MAC Playoff Berth by Ellen Van Riper The men's basketball team split the two games which it played this past week. On Feb . 13 the squad travelled to Madison, NJ and handed Fairleigh Dickinson University a 70-60 defeat. Last Monday they squared off against Bloomsburg at the Wilkes Gym and lost a hard-fought contest 72-67. The past week's action left the Colonels with a 7-5 MAC record and an 11-9 overall record. The 71 -54 loss to Scranton made the conference game against FDU a virtual must win for the Colonels. A victory would strengthen their hold on second place in the MAC Northeast, but a loss would provide a spark to the glimmer of hope held by the third place Monarchs of King's . Sidelines The Colonels rose to the occasion and achieved the crucial victory. Leading the way was Paul Scaliti with 19 points, and he was followed by Kevin Walker with 16 points and 9 rebounds, and Greg Hychko with 10 points . The performance by Scaliti had to be especially encouraging to Coach Atherton, for it indicates that Paul is fully recovered from the injury which sidelined him for some previous contests. The victory over FDU looms largely in the MAC playoff picture. The standings at present are Scranton, Wilkes, and King's in the top three spots . Scranton has clinched first place, so the battle for second is left between Wilkes and Kin g's . Wilkes is currently second with "It wasn't the players whom had lost, it was the college. " by 1\1ark Jam es Times change . Faces change . Circumstances change, and with these changes, institutions change. As an instit ution of higher learning, Wilkes College undergoes changes. The campus itself changes with the construction of a new dormatory, or the destruction of an old one. The "family" changes with the addition of a member, or the departure . But the topic at hand here is not the college in general, but rather, the college sports programs. This year, especially, the Wilkes sports programs have undergone many Since recruiting is a priority of Unsworth's, he was asked what appeal Division III football has to an athelete. He mentioned that football is "placed in its proper perspective. It's still a sport, it's still a game. It gives th the student a chance to go to college, get a good education , and still play football." The new coach met with some of the players and said he was impressed. "They seem to be very enth used. They wan t to have a good program," he noted . I told th em that you've got to have fun, but you've got to work hard." Next year, it sho uld be interesting how everything turns out, but one thing seems fo r sure, as President Capin exp lained, "The fac t that we went out to hire a new coach means that we have a commitment to footba ll." changes. In football, an era has ended with the resignation of Coach . Schmidt, and a new one has begu n with the appointment of Bill Unsworth . A new chapter begins in the coaching career of Jo hn Reese as he works his way toward win number 400 . This year saw fi rst year Wilkes coaches in basketball, swimming, cross country and, when the spring season blossoms, baseball. The question is, what does the future hold? We have success, for instance, in the wrestling team. We have losing teams, as in foo tball , soccer, swimming, a nd women's basketball . And we have mediocre success, as in basketball , cross-country, field l:ockey, and volleyb all. Most importantly, the sports programs fo r the most part do have prom ise. Win or lose, there is an advantage to every sports program . It gives students an opportunity to develop in both mind and body, win or lose. Sports programs give the college exposure in the community. Colonels rests within their own hands. If a playoff became necessary, it would be played at a neutral site, like maybe Scranton? The winner would then travel to the John Long Center at Scranton for the playoffs on Feb. 26-27. Rumor has it that the Colonels actually WANT another shot at the Monarchs, however, at least make THEM earn it . a 7-5 record, and the last game for the Colonels is Feb . 20 at home against Juniata . This game in all probability will be THE GAME of the season. It is a conference contest, and a victory will insure the Colonels of at least a tie for second . A loss could possibly leave the Colonels out in the cold come playoff time. King's has a 6-5 record, and the Monarchs have two conference games left. On Tuesday they travelled to Elizabethtown, and on Saturday the 20th they face FDU at home. Two losses by King's will clinch second place for the Colonels regardless of the game against Juniata. A King's split and a Wilkes loss sets up a 7-6 tie, and a sweep by both teams results in a 8-5 tie. Righ t now the fate of the NOTICE The men's basketball game between Wilkes and Juniata will be broadcast on WCLH, 90.7 F.M . Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sports Director Dom Augustine and company will bring all the action LIVE in this crucial MAG contest. In this time of change, however, it seems appropriate that more support be given to the sports programs. This is not to say that not enough input has been put into the va rious programs, and this is not to say that the administration has not done a fin e job in investing into Wilkes sports programs. Finally, this is not to say that it is possible to put mo re support into the programs . However, the best way to develope better sports programs is through investment . . . money. The facilities at Wilkes are not the best. The gym is too small. The field house could use a few touchups . There is no pool. The Wilkes swim team has its home meets at the King's pool. With better facilities, the sports programs have more appeal. Recruiting comes easier. The teams improve in quality. Exposure in the community becomes more favorab le. When the men's basketball team lost to Scranton twice this year, it wasn't the players whom had lost. It was the college. The University of Scranton has accomplished something Wilkes could not. Their team looked better before the game even began. Their sweats were fl ashier, and had a name printed on them. The John Long Center is better th an the Wilkes gym. But, what could we expect. Wilkes is a private school that has a lot to offer than sports programs . Perhaps this is why there is only one wrestling scholarship , which is usually divided up between a number of athletes . It makes recruiting tough wh~n the competition has a lot more to offer the best wrestlers. We have less to work with, but so does the administration. Perhaps this is why we can change, we can improve, but we can't progress . Are there solutions? .,. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1982 February 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 February 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/def4e55f7e236ade138d8fdab697939a.pdf d61a03b3dba7818b4884a187a49e1cf6 PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.16 February 12, 1982 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Forum Allows Commuters To Discuss 'Major Issues' by Andrea Hincken The Commuter Council held its first open Forum last Tuesday for commuter students. The Forum was held in order to give commuters an opportunity to express their opinions and ideas to the Council. The Council, in turn, aquainted the students with present activities and future events. Approximately sixty students gathered in Stark 101 tor the meeting. An agenda and a list of the Council's past accomplishments were provided for the students. Commuters were given a survey sheet to fill out and rate the Council's progress. Joe Knox, Council President, led the Forum with opening remarks. He stated that major issues would be discussed and that suggestions and questions would be welcomed. "We're here for you guys," he said . The Forum proceeded with a speech by each committee chairperson, who gave information on present and upcoming events. After the committee chairpersons had delivered their reports, Knox took the floor to discuss major issues. The commuter parking problem rated first mention . Knox discussed the idea of investing money for a long period of time and eventually building a parkade for the students. The investment time, he said, would be about 20 years. The Council plans to propose the idea to the administration. Because the plan is so longrange and expensive, alternative plans will be offered. Buying the Park & Lock, purchasing a deck parking. lot. buying land, or possibly procuring a shuttle bus are some of the alternatives being considered by the Council. Knox said he is looking for suggestions concerning how money for such an investment could be raised. He proposed charging commuters for on-campus parking spaces, perhaps $20 to $30 per school year. Knox later added that the fairness of this type of system would have to be determined. Ai. alternative was offered by a student: the Council could raffle off a few spaces. Another student commented th'.'.• the faculty should be charged for parking - not the students. "The meeting went well," said Knox. He added that another open meeting may be held near the end of the semester. He said he was pleased with the turnout and the participation at this Forum. "The speakers laid it on the line," said one student. Another said, "It was good, but the commuters were not serious." At the close of the meeting everyone was invited to enjoy pizza and meet the Council members . Pulitzer Prize Winner Speaker In Max Bosenn Lecture Series by John Finn Anthony Lewis , two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and columnist for the New York Times, defended the institution of the United States Supremt: Court in a lecture given at Wilkes College on Tuesday evening, February 9. It was the inauguration of the Max Rosenn Lecture Series Lewis told the audience of of approximately 350 persons gathered in the CPA, that there _are nearly 30 legislative proposals pending in Congress that, if only a few became law, would constitute a "fundamental and perilous change in the judicial system." The bills deal with matters including religion, busing, education and criminal justice, and are in many instances designed to give the ability to selectively restrict the court's jurisdiction. Lewis is recognized as one of the foremost Supreme Court experts in the nation . As a Washington corres pond ent for the Times from 1955 to 1965. the court was his beat. He is also the author of Gideon's Trumpet , a book about a major Supreme Court case concerning criminal procedure. Early Tuesday afternoon Lewis was the featured guest at a luncheon •in Weckesser Hall, which was attended by students, faculty, and college administrators. During an hour of informal conversation , Mr. Lewis expressed his views on the press, the Supreme Court, and the state of education . He criticized President Reagan's proposal to further reduce and eliminate major college financial aid programs. College education, he said, has historically been one of the prime means of preserving "social mobility" in this country, and he said he is not sure that the potential impact of these actions has been considered fully. In an introductory note to his lecture, Lewis was called on to reiterate his decade-old critique of the Supreme Court, and he responded, " ! still believe my statement of ten years ago concerning the value of the institution and not the individuals on the Court." He cited examples of nations around the world that have recognized the importance of a strong and responsible judiciary to a democratic society, and are attempting to establish their own . Said Lewis , " Americans should take pri de that th is judicial process that is being copied started here." Instead, he said, the institution is " under attack here at home." Lewis then respoeded to the view that the Supreme Court has frequently intruded on legislative matters, and in the process he demonstrated his knowledge and familiarity of the court familiarity of the Court's history. Using the example of Brown vs. the Board of Education "as an example of the Court's ability to liberate blacks ...and eventually allow the election of a white southerner to the presidency," Lewis posed a rhetorical question to his audience: "Should the Supreme Court have left the Brown ca~e to the legislative process?" He was later asked if those current legislative actions were not merely an example of the system of "checks and balances." " As Iona as they don't go too far," Lewis said, emphasizing that a precedent could be created that might eventually render the court impotent. Lewis also recommended a strategy for defending the court, stating that the bills should not be allowed to pass with the hope that they will be declared unconstitutional . This would be " disastrous," and would show a "sickness in our society." He said the bills should be defeated in Congress for what they are: "a knownothing attack." He said the main question is "would this be a more democratic system if the Supreme Court had staged its hand. .. " on cases concerning race relations, voting, criminal justice and free press and speech? His answers was an emphatic "no." "no." 'he said, "I doubt this system could work," if the Court's power was usurped. Lewis concluded his lecture by quoting a statement made by a member of the 75th Congress: "we are not the judges of the judges, we are not the Constitu tion ." COMMUTER FORUM- Social Committee Chairperson Andrea Fronzoni addresses students concerning Commuter Council activities. Financial Aid Cutbacks Discussed At SG Meeting by Lisa Gurka At Monday night's Student Government meeting, Financial Aid Director Rachel Lohman presented an outline of how President Reagan's proposed cutbacks in financial aid could affect students here. Stressing the fact that these figures represent the worst situation that could occur, Lohman stated that the latest information shows a possible 56% cut in federal student aid . However, she commented that information is "constantly changing." Current Administration recommendations call for as much as · a one-half cut in the PELL Grant, and the abolishment of the Student Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) , National Direct Student Loan (NSDL), and the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG). If the SEOG grant is cut out, · it would probably affect approximately -400 students on campus, according to Lohman . The work study program, which was reduced by approximately 33 % last year, could be reduced by as much as 50 % more for 1983. Of the 30 million students now receiving the PELL Grant, about one million nationwide will lose this grant. Other sources of aid which will be affected include the Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) and aid given to graduate students. Lohman commented that many colleges in this area are starting to • organize lobbying campaigns. She also stressed the need for student and administration support in the lobbying effort. "The ad•.ninistra- tion is trying to help by looking h, other sources of financial aid, but nothing is definite," Lohman commented. "We need the students' help." Under fund requests, Linda Newmark and Carl Borgstrom requested $2,000· for a jazz concert to be held on March 22. The request was defeated, 9-13-1, because of the proximity of the date of this concert to other previously scheduled concerts. Cindy Bonham motioned to give Newmark and Borgstrom a vote of confidence to set a different date for the concert. There is the possibility that CC and IRHC will help in the funding of the concert. COPUS made a fund request for $350.85 in order to pay their national dues. Robbie Bale, speaking for COPUS, commented that they could not possibly pay even half of these dues. An amendment to the Student Government · By-laws was unanimously passed. Constitutions must now be available for review in the SG Office for at least one week. They will then be brought up for approval by SG, and will be read at the meeting only if there are any problems or questions. In new business, a coffeehouse featuring Marty Bear will be sponsored jointly by SG and IRHC . It will be held on Sunday, February 14, from 8 to 10 p.m . in the dining hall. Two new Senior reps were introduced at the meeting. They are Linda Woods and John "Trip" Keating. Leigh Majors and Dave Capin are the Co-chairpersons of the Cherry Blossom Committee. �Page 2, The Beacon, February 12, 1982 CC·IR HC Valentine's Day Part y Scheduled For Tonight by John Finn The CC-IRHC Valentine's Day Party will be held this Friday evening, Feb. 12, at the Woodlands Inn, 8 p.m. to 1 a .m. TickftS are $5.00 per person and will still be sold on Friday in the Student Center, first floor, according to Nancy Bowanko, Commuter Council's Social Committee chairperson. A hot buffet will be served and music will be provided by "Love Train," a band whose repetoire includes hits from the · 1940's to the '80s. On Sunday, Feb. 14, the Council will conduct a Martz bus trip to the 76ers vs. the New York Knicks basketball game at Philadelphia. The total cost per person for bus and game ticket is $17.50 . The Commuter Council will also sponsor the next Student Center Ski Trip to Elk Mountain on Thursday, Feb. 18 . The council Monday unanimously approved a $145.00 subsidy for a bus to the ski resort in the Poconos. A note of urgency concerning new threats to Federal financial aid was conveyed to the council by Robin Bale, Executive Director of COPUS (The Coalition of Independent College and University Room Selection Plan Approved By IRHC _ . by Donna Nitka IRHC voted to support the room selection process proposed by Housing for the students of Barre Hall, Sterling Hall and the Hotel Sterling. Under the proposal, room selection will take place as it always has in the individual residence halls, based on class seniority. After this selection is completed, the students of Barre, Sterling and the Hotel will enter a "lottery" to make their room selections. They may choose from either the rooms left vacant by the previous selection or the new residence hall. A motion was passed to grant the Social Committee $250 to co-. sponsor a coffeehouse with SG. The coffeehouse, which will feature Marty Bear, will be held Sunday, February 14, from 8-10 p.m. in the cafeteria. SG president Ana Nunez reminded everyone of the election changes. Nominations for SG and CC representatives will be held February 25 . Elections will be held March 4. Nominations for SG and CC presidenl are scheduled for March 30, while those for IRHC president will be held March 21. A presidential forum for the SG and IRHC candidates will be held Thursday evening, April 1. Elections will be held April 6. Marge LeBlanc stated that the NACURH conference will be held May 27-30 at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater . The theme for the conference will be "Back to Basics. " She noted that the conference is not just for IRHC reps but for any student who is interested. Included in the conference will be various seminars designed for R.A.'s, IRHC officers and reps, and residence hall students . Bill Lourie read a request that IRHC received for volunteer tutors for the YMCA tutoring program. Volunteer tutors are needed to tutor one student one hour per week . Interested students should contact Bill Lourie or the YMCA. Social Committee chairman Raul Gochez reminded students of Friday's Valentine's Day Party. The party is being held at the Woodlands from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free bus service will be provided to and from the party. The bus will leave from Stark at 7:45 p.m. and will return from the Woodlands at 1:15 a.m . Advisor Paul Adams noted that information contained in the Guest Editorial in last week's Beacon was incorrect. After asking for comments on the editorial, Adams noted that there would be no cost difference between a 14 meal plan and a 20 meal plan. He stated that the Food Service, when determining the cost per student for meals, estimates that each student will miss 10 % of the meals offered by the Food Service. As a result, if alternate food plans were introduced, the cost would increase. IRHC vice-president Cindy Casper chaired Sunday's meeting. YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY Meatball Hoagie Minestrone TUESDAY Tuna Casserole Potato Soup WEDNESDAY 155 N. Main St. Phone 825-7110 THURSDAY DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO DELIVERY TO COLLEGE for the National Student Lobby Day on March 1. Bale said this will be a strictly business trip during which students will be able to speak to their Congressmen on Capitol Hill. Bale is now taking the names of those who would like to participate. The COPUS office is on the second floor of the Student Center. The Commuter Council discussed their reactions to the first Commuter Forum , conducted last Tuesday, Feb. 2. Most responses were positive and expressed the attitude that the event was worthwhile and informative to the council's constituency. One representative, however, citing the rude behavior of several students in attendance and the problem that "people were only there for the pizza," concluded that the event was a "waste of time," (The Council served free pizza following the forum.) CC President Joe Knox commended those representatives who actively participated in the forum, and said that "The image (of the council) put forth was terrific," and that the council's talent was demonstrated . Knox said he is considering another forum th is semester. The following dates have been set for nominations and election for Commuter Council: President - nominations March 29, elections April 16; representatives nominations Feb. 25, elections March 14. Treacherous conditions caused by recent ice, snow, and rain have prompted a suggestion from one council member that a sidewalk be laid down on the path behind Hollenback Hall.Joe Knox said he will investigate the problem and follow the suggestion . .. . ~ SPRING BREAK '82 *DAYTONA BEACH $114 FT. LAUDERDALE $129 ' I Roast Beef On A Hard Roll Split Pea Soup PIZZA BY PAPPAS Students). Bale told the representatives that President Reagan's proposed budget for fiscal year 1983 will eliminate funding for several financial aid programs, including the National Direct Student Loan, two majo r grant programs, and loan subsidies to graduate students . Bale said she is organizing a massive campus letter-writing campaign directed at the United States Congress. From Feb. 15 to Feb. 19, her organization will be in the cafeteria and the Student Center to help students write letters to senators and representatives urging their opposition to the new proposals. "With a student population of 2300 at this school, I want no less than 1000 signatures," Bale told the Council. The director of COPUS also announced her plans to send a bus from Wilkes to Washington, D.C., • •• < ., Above Rates Include 7 N ights Lodging at Deluxe Oceanfront Hotels Optional $89 FT. LAUDERDALE and .DAYTONA TA TION TO BEACH Depattures: • New York • Phil. (Metro) • Wash . DC• Harrisburgh PA • Boston • Providence • Al bany NY • Binghamton NY • Hartford • Many Campus Departures Available Add $15 for Upstate NY and N·ew England Departures *FREE Disney World Transportation Excursions All Rates are subject to an $ 78 Tax and Service Charge For Further Information ~ & Reservations Contact. . , Chili Over Rice Beef Vegetable FRIDAY Transportation Rate available at above price only by mailing in ad coupon otherwise transportation rate is $99. Beef, Macaron i & Tomato Casserole Clam Chowder An Intercollegiate Vacation Program Sponsored by the Guinness -Harp Corp. - TRIP DATES I KUUNU I Kl t' I KAN~t'U Feb. 27-M Mar 6 ar. 6 . -Mar. Mar 13 13 . - Mar. 20 Mar 20 . -M Mar 27 . -A ar. 27 Apr 3 Pr. 3 . -APr. Apr, 16 10 -Apr, 17 ,.., r----------------~,I I I I CAMPUS VACATION ASSOCIATIONS 26 Court Street , Brooklyn , N .Y. 11242 II I I (212) 834 -9670 Yes , I (desperately ) need a Florida Break . Send rhe your brochure pronto. Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address _ _ _ _ _ City ______ - - State - - - - - · - · - - _ . _ ---·--___________ ····-- - - - - - - · - - - - - ·-·--· - - ·--·-·-- Zip _ _ _ I I I : I I L---- -------------J �February 12, 1982, The Beacon, Page 3 Fund Raising Campaign Begins by Melissa Meyers Wilkes College has already begun its 1982 fund raising campaign . The theme of this year's drive is "Mindpower." Actually, the Mindpower campaign was launched in July, 1981, by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) . The decision to adopt Mindpower as Wilkes College's 1982 theme was made by t' offices of Alumni, Developr. ~nt, Public Relations, and Planned Giving. Also instrumental in this decision was Dr. Thomas F. Kelly, Dean of External Affairs. According to Kelly, CASE has published a directory of its member institutions, ill which Wilkes College and its deans are listed . The purpose of Mindpower, as Kelly sees it, is to urge members of CASE to build a common theme into their individual fund-raising efforts. He believes that the slogan "America's Energy is Mindpower" encourages people to "make higher education their priority throughout the year." In working towards the development of the Min.dpower theme, Wilkes has distributed campaign material to donors and prospective donors nationwide. This material includes buttons, posters, and brochures, all bearing the Mindpower slogan. One such brochure, prepared by Randy Xenakis, Public Relatio ns Director, provides useful information to prospective contributors. The title, "Wilkes College Campaign '82 - Providing Scholarships for Mindpower," stresses that funds raised by this campaign will be used primarily for student scholarships. The brochure's contents describe the college's support for Mindpower, and features alumni and students pursuing excellence in the fields of Education, Business, the Arts, Medicine-Science, Law, and Community Service. Among those active in the Mindpower Campaign '82 are: Robert Dr. Goode To Teach Chinese Yoga Course by Donna Nitka Dr. David Goode is currently teaching a "Chinese Yoga" course which deals with the Chinese method of health maintenance. The course is being offered by the Division of Continuing Education. According to Goode, the course is designed to teach the basics of tai chi, a Chinese exercise system. The tai chi system is based on the Chinese concept that specific organs of the body are associated with specific meridians of the body. Tai chi is composed of a series of deep stretches, in certain positions, that is designed to stretch and stimulate the various meridians of the body. Also included in the course format are discussions of readings based on Chinese medicine. Tai chi, noted Goode, is markedly different from typical American exercise systems . Whereas exercise is usually very "external, competive and stressoriented," tai chi is a more relaxed form . It aims for "no pain or stress in exercise," and involves mental exercise or meditation. Diet and family are also stressed, and each student is taught that he is responsible for his own health. Goode stated that he was introduced to tai chi approximately five years ago . He noted that at that time he was experiencing "chronic medical problems." At the suggestion of a friend, he attended a tai chi class and discussed his problem with the "sifu," or teacher, Yun Chung Chiang. Yun Chung Chiang is a Chinese master of tai chi and kung fu and is also a herbalist, acupuncturist, painter, calligrapher and accomplished martial artist. After following the tai chi system of diet and exercise for a period of time, Goode's health improved. He then studied with Yun Chung Chiang, in California, from 1977 to 1980. Nine students are presently enrolled in the course. The class meets each Wednesday evening. S. Capin, President; William L. Conyngham, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Eugene Roth, Chairman, Development Committee; Richard L. Bunn, Chairman, 1982 Alumni Appeal; Frear Scovell, Vice-Chairman, Campaign '82; and Roy E. Morgan, Chairman, Campaign '82. All have high hopes for the success of Campaign '82 and its Mindpower theme. As Kelly says, "People today are sensitive to energy. They should see our real energy is mindpower." ROTC Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Thomas Jordan The Air Force ROTC program at Wilkes College will celebrate its tenth anniversary with the highest number of enlistments in its history. Colonel Bruce Burke, Commander of the detachment, said there will be a special commission ceremony to celebrate the tenth anniversary. The cadets' parents, department chairpersons, and Air Force staff will be invited to the ceremony. After the commission• Genealogy Course Offered by Lisa Gurka It has been enjoying a renewed interest since the American Bicentennial and Alex Haley's novel Roots. Genealogy, or tracing one's family tree, is now celebrating its golden age. "We are what we are because of the people in our past," according to·Dr. Bradford Kinney, instructor ol the Continuing Education course in Genealogy. "It's kind of fun to look at your past and find out who you are." Genealogy got its start back in 1538 in Europe. Since the split betw~en the Anglican and Roman Cl:atholic Churches, records have been kept of births, marriages and deaths. A carving above the doorway of the National Archives in Washington, D .C. has been coined as Kinney's slogan for the course. It reads, "We study the past to live Hie present to prepare for the future ." A course of this nature not only hel~s people lu trace their ancestors, but also develops their detective skills, their determination, and their skill in reading old records. Kinney commented that "genealogy knows no bounds in age, sex or race. Everyone has a past and it cannot be changed." Involved in genealogy for the past 20 years, Kinney has traced his ancestors back to the American Revolution. He found out that an ancestor of his served with George Washington at V~lley Forge. He belongs to numerous organizations such as Sons of the American Revolution Society, National Genealogy Society, Society of Descendants bf Washington's Army at Valley Forge, and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. 'It's fascinating to trace your roots," he commented. "It is unbelievable what you can do. Genealogy is now the largest hobby in the United States." The class meets every Monday night until March I from 7-9 p.m. in Darte Hall, Room 201. ing of the cadets, everyone will be invited to a special brunch. There will be 21 people commissio~ed (his spring: In 1972, the first year of the program, there were only two commissioned. Today there are 110 people in the detachment, and Burke added that about 20% are women. He noted that the program started few women were interested, because opportunities for women in the Air Force were limited. Burke mentioned two reasons for the membership increase in ROTC: the program helps pay students tuition, and it gives the officers experience in many fields. "They (cadets) will be guaranteed a job in the field they want," Burke said. "The cadets will also be taught responsibility and leadership." The pay is also attractive. When first commissioned, a person will receive $17,500 per year. Within 4 years he will receive two promotions, which will make him a captain earning $30,000 per year. According to Burke, another reason for the increase in enlistments is "because we are past the Viet Nam era." Or as one cadet said, "The military is not a dirty word anymore." In the late 60's and early 70's members of the ROTC were ostrasized by many students. According to Burke, that feeling no longer exists on campuses around the country. The members of the detachment run their own organization. Burke stated that this gives the cadets experience and teaches them responsibility, preparing them for the future either as a career officer in the Air Force, or as a civilian in public life. Graduate Students Enter Advertsing Contest by Suzette Dyanick "Taste the best in life ... Miller Special Reserve." Th at's the marketing theme Miller Brewing Company is using to sell its new 8,yperprem ium beer, Miller Special Reserve. You are probably saying, "Big deal." Well, it is . Four Wilkes graduates, who are pursuing their Master's degree in Business Administration, have entered a contest sponsored by the Phillip Morris Corporation, owners of Miller Brewing Company. This is the third time that students from Wilkes have entered the Marketing Communications competition of Phillip Morris Incorporated, but it is only the first time that the college has had graduate students enter. The students, John Michael Jewett, Karen Holm, Norm Witko and Ravi Vemuri, adopted Miller's marketing theme, and began the long, tedious job of developing an advertising campaign with a fictitious $10 million budget. Their first step was analyzation of the product for both its good and bad points. Then they used a basic marketing approach to draw up an advertising campaign that would use television as the primary medium. After all, nobody wants to drink a cardboard beer. In the third step , they actually made photographs for advertisements using two very ambitious models from Chase Hall. The models were placed in settings that conveyed an atmosphere of profes- EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGHT AT ifmcrsnn s sionalism and sophistication. Sophistication was the overall theme that the advertising campaign was supposed to project. The competition includes other sophisticated Superpremium beers, such as Ehrlanger, Michelob and Heineken. The finishing touches were put on and the entry was sent out the third week of January. First prize is two thousand dollars and a trip to New York to present the idea to the executive board of directors for possible future use. Although the final decision will not be made until sometime in mid-June, the contestants are very enthusiastic. Norm Witko stated, "We all worked extremely hard on this project. At times it seemed like total chaos but our advisor, Dr. Kenneth Lewis, created a sense of unity and was a gigantic help. " 1 Aerobic ClassesNow Forming! For class information at Wilkes SM Call: 824-4651, ext. 225 REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID FRIDAY, FEB. 19 - THE SHAKE SATURDAY, FEB. 20 - JIM CULLEN HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. NOTICE The Academic Committee of Student Government would like to remind students that it is that time of the year again. If you want to drop a course, today is the last day you can drop a class. �Page 4, The Beacon, February 12, 1982 Handbook Or Housing We Tried To Help Cupid, 'Proper Channels' Questioned But We Couldn't Do It Have you heard? The BEACON is not publishing a Valentine's issue! No, we are not. This decision was reached after a lengthy discussion by the editorial staff. The reason for this decision, and the decision itself, was not going to be publicized because of the fact that it was largely due to an internal problem. However, we have been receiving a tremendous amount of calls from students concerning Valentine messages, and we feel we owe these people an explanation. We have also noticed that IRHC placed Valentine's message boxes in certain areas around campus. They decided that since we were not publishjng the messages this year, they would provide the campus with this service. Fine. We couldn't be happier . But the announcement attached to this message box upset us. It seemed to imply that the BEACON was not publishing Valentines because we just didn't feel like it, or that it wasn't worth our time and trouble. This is definitely not the case, and we would like to take the time now to offer our explanation. There is no conspiracy among the BEACON staff to do away with Valentine's Day, love or romance. If it were possible, we would have been delighted to include Valentine messages in this issue. However, there are a number of problems confronting the BEACON. They are basically financial, and make it difficult for us to include added features of this sort. In the 1981 Valentine issue of the BEACON there were approximately seven pages of Valentine messages. The editors for that vear were surprised at the overwhelming response they rec~ived. We are certain that the response this year would have been greater, and we would probably have had well over seven pages of messages. To our readers, this might not seem like such a big deal. To us, however, it is indeed a big deal. For us to publish a 16-page paper including these Valentine messages, it would cost somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 (if not more). We simply do not have the money left in our budget to allow us to do this. In fact , it appears that we may not have enough money left to cover publication and printing costs for this semester. So, you see, the decision not to publish Valentines was based on financial reasons - not because we did not feel like putting forth the effort. We would have liked to, and regret the fact that we cannot possibly do so this year. From the BEACON staff - Happy Valentine's Day! BEACON Office Hours The following office hours will be in effect for the remainder of the semester: Monday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone wishing information concerning the Beacon is welcome to call or stop in during these hours. Editors will be leaving the office approximately one quarter before the hour in order to insure they arrive to class on time. Please take this into consideration when contacting the office. To the Editor, Does the Housing Office or do the student handbook rules determine the proper channels to clear residence hall fun d-raisers? The dorms have always taken those steps outlined in the Wilkes College Handbook . Recently Doane Hall has found out that the Housing Office can overule these procedures without question or consequence. According to the Handbook under General Rules and Regulations: "All events shall be marked on the Social Calender (SIC) in the Student Government Office. Dean Hoover and the Social Committee will keep up-to-date records of all events. Proposed events will be given rights on a first-come firstserved basis." Furthermore, the scheduling process clearly states that "any sponsor requesting a date shall contact Dean Hoover." The Housing Office is not mentioned in any of these rules . For the third consecutive year Dean Hoover approved Doane's carnation sale and put it on his calendar (SIC) on January 20th . Then on January 29th Housing approved Sturdevant's request for a carnation sale. According to the Handbook only Dean Hoover has the authority to give this kind of Winter Weekend Events Listed permission. When confronted by a representative from Doane, Mrs. Adams insisted that the two dorms comprom ise instead of correcting the mistake made by the Housing Office. Fortunately the dorms were able to compromise and the R.A .'s and officers of both dorms should be commended for their ability to handle a potentially explosive situation. The policies stated in the Handbook should be followed consistently by students and administrators alike. When the students step out-of-line appropriate actions are always taken. Are there any consequences when the administrators over-step their bounds? Expecting results, Sara Clay Grease! Applications Available Applications are now available for 1982-1983 Beacon Editorial and Business Staff positions. The positions open for applicants and the corresponding scholarships are as follows: Editor-in-Chief full scholarship Managing Editor ¾ scholarship News Editor 1/1 scholarship Copy Editor ½ scholarship Feature Editor 1/1 scholarship Sports Editor 1/1 scholarship Business Manager 1/3 scholarship Advertising Manager 1/3 scholarship Photographer 1/3 scholarship Assistant News Editor ¼ scholarship Assistant Feature Editor ¼ scholarship Assistant Sports Editor ¼ scholarship Applications and job descriptions for each of the above positions will be available at the Beacon office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27, during regular office hours. All information on the application must be completed in order to be considered for a staff position. A writing sample must be submitted with each application. Those applying for photographer must submit a sample of their work. ALL applications must _l:>e received by Tuesday, March 16, at 4 p.m. In order to insure the privacy of each applicant, applications must be returned in a sealed envelope addressed to Lisa Gurka, Beacon Editor. Only those applications received in a sealed envelope before the designated deadline will be accepted. Interviews will be held on Thursday evening, March 25. Applicants will be notified by telephone of the exact time and location of their interviews. A selection committee composed of Beacon editors, faculty members and administrators will interview each applicant on an individual basis. Applications may be delivered to the Beacon office during regular office hours, or sent through inter-college mail. All positions on the Beacon staff are open for applications. To the Editor: Hey Everybody! Don 't forg et that Friday, February 12 is the deadline for Winter Weekend team applicatigns. If you haven't completed your application , finish it as soon as possible! All applications can be turned in at the SC office, 2nd floor of the Student Center. The events for this year's Winter Weekend will be as follows: swimming, ice relay, dog sled race, traying, keg roll, volleyball, bat spin, tug-of- war, shopping cart race, and the obstacle course. The first place team receive a $100 prize, ribbons, and a superlooking hat for each team member, while second and third place teams will receive $50 and -$25 respectively, along with ribbons . As we said before, don't mess around! Applications are all over campus. Just pick one up and get a team together. We'll be telling you more in next week's Beacon. Get psyched! See ya! The Winter Weekend Committee USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief ...... .. .. .' . . .... .. .... . .. ..... . .. ... Lisa Gurka Managing Editor .... . ... ... ............... . ..... Mary Kay Pogar News Editor ....... . . . ........ .. .. . . .. .. . . . ...... . . .. 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Send form number 355 to the Beacon, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa . 18766. Subscription rate to non-students : $5 .00 per yea r. Advertising rate:$3.00 per column inch. Phone: (717)824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessari1v of the publication or the college. < ... ,· �February 12, 1982, The Beacon, Page 5 Student Expresses Her Appreciation To Caring People COPUS Director Urges Election Date Response To Aid Cuts Changes To the Editor: On February 8, 1982, the President is expected to officially disclose his proposals for the next year's education budget - and that Fiscal Year '83 budget will make clear Reagan's intention to ELIMINATE federal student financial assistance. Unofficial reports have revealed that the proposals will call for: a severe reduction in Pell Grant (BEOG) Funding, nwnerous restrictions on the Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) program , and a final end to the need-based National Direct Student Loan (NDSL), Supplemental Education al Opportunit y Grant (SEOG), and State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) programs. If im- plemented, these proposals would cut available aid by nearly 60 % , and remove over a million students from these programs. The time to act is NOW! It is the responsibility of every student to contact his Senator and Congressman. During the week of Feb. 15-19, my staff and I will be conducting a major grass roots lobbying campaign. We will supply a written outline, and pjiper, envelope, and postage. The tables will be set up in the Student Center from 11-1 and in the Cafe from 4-6. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Robbie Bale Executive Director COPUS/Wilkes New offer from the oldest and largest truly international book club. "A Better Way to Buy Books 11 The Academic Book Club has expanded the idea of a traditional book club into a completely new and unique concept. SAVE 20-40% ON ANY BOOK IN PRINT! Save up to 80% on selected titles. NO GIMMICKS NO HIDDEN CHARGES AND NO HARD SELL • • • Just low, low prices every day of the year; unlimited choice of books; and fast, efficient, personal service on every order. Announced To the Editor: The dates scheduled on the College Calendar for all campus elections have been changed. The new election dates will be as follows : Nominations for S.G . and C.C . Reps. - February 25 Elections for S.G . and C.C. Reps. - March 4 Nominations for all Class Officers - March 18 Elections for all Claw Officers -March25 Nominations for I.R.H.C . President - March 28 Nominations for S.G . and C.C. Presidents - March 29 S.G. and C.C. Presidential Forum - March 30 S.G. and I.R.H.C. Presidential Forum - April 1 Elections for S.G ., C.C., and I.R.H.C. Presidents - April 6 Thank-you, Ralph Pringle Chairman of Student Government Elections Committee NOTICE The Manuscript Society is accepting applications for the following editorships: Editor .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ½ scholarship Assocute Editor . . . . . . . ¼ scholarship Art Editor .. .. . . . . . . . . ¼scholarship All applications should include a brief resume, a list of relevant coursework, and a short discussion of applicant's reasons for desiring the position. No applications will be accepted after noon, Friday, Feb. 19, 1982. Applications may be submitted to the Manuscript Society, second floor, Kirby Hall. The film,cliwic "Potemkin" will be shown by the Manuscript Society tonight at 7:30 p.m . in Stark Learning Center, room 1. Admission is free. The Student Government Film Committee will present "Murder By Death" on Saturday, February 13 in SLC 101. The times for the film are 7 & 9 p.m. and admission is $.25 with Wilkes Student ID . The Showcase Theatre will present the nightmare comedy "Who's on First" this weekend, February 12-14, in the Center for the Performing Arts. All performances are at 8 p.m . and tickets may be obtained at the box office. Art works of students from regional high schools will be on display from February 14 until March 7 in the Sordoni Art Gallery. The exhibit will be shown during the following Gallery hours: SundayFriday 1-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m .; Thursday 6-9 p.m . ~ Europe: Asia: Africa: Cape Vincent, New York 13618-0399 105 Wellington St., Kingston, Ont. K7L 5C7 Postbus 1891, 1005 AP Amsterdam , The Netherlands 78, First Cross Street, Colombo II, Sri Lanka P.O. Box 49, laro, Ogun State, Nigeria by Doug Fahringer When people think of Valentine's Day, they are usually reminded of heart-shaped candy, frilly cards, and, of course, th e cherubic winged boy known as Cupid . . Cupid was believed to be the Roman god of love and the son of Venus; in Greek mythology he was called Eros. ' The ancient Romans and Greeks portrayed Cupid as a young boy who flew about shootiug invisible love arrows . An yone hit, god or mortal, immediately · fell in love. To the Greeks, Cupid was a 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre Dear ABC , Please tell me, without any obligation on my part, how I can order for myself and for my friends anywhere in the world any book in print, from any publisher, from any country, in almost any language. Tell me in addition how I can save 20-40% on these books joining the ACADEMIC BOOK CLUB and paying a membership fee as low as 1.8¢ daily ($6 .50 annually) . I understand that one of the features of the club is that I am not now, nor will I ever be , under any obligation whatsoever to buy any particular book or quantity of books from Academic Book Club . PLEASE PRINT: Circle appropriate abbrevation(s) : Dr. Prof. Rev . 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A very special thank you goes to Sharon Wheeler and all the girls in Sturdevant Hall who made those cute, funny, wonderful cards and gifts. Randa loved them . Sturdevant you're the best! God bless you all. Sincerely, RoyaFahmy To the Editor: . Many people write to complain about what's wrong with Wilkes College. I am writing to tell you what's right with Wilkes College. Many people on this campus care. Recently, my younger sister Randa was hospitalized for a potentially serious illness. Naturally, my family was especially concerned when she was taken to Jeffer_son Hospital in Philadelphia. Fortunately, she is completely recovered and is feeling very well. Layaway Avallable handsome, athletic young man, but to the Romans Cupid was a naked infant endowed with wings who held bows and arrows and who was constantly finding himself in trouble. Later literature and art have reduced Cupid to the playful infant of cherubic appearance who now represents idealized love. According to Greek and Roman literature, Cupid is described as having a happy nature, and also, surprisingly, a cruel nature. It was said that Cupid's cruelty was shown in his treatment of his wife, the beautiful princess Psyche. Cupid forbade Psyche ever to try to see what he looked liked . He refused to be with her except at night in the dark . One night while Cupid was asleep, Psyche lit a lamp so she could look at him . Cupid awoke and fled in anger. Despite this story about Cupid, we still think of him as the chubby little winged boy who flies about bringing couples together. He represents a fairy-tale love which encourages aJ.l romatics especially on February 14. ! �' Page 6, The Beacon, February 12, 1982 . Amazingly True Stories 'Rodechkoisms' Insightful To History Trends by Lisa Cobb Do you know the ·truth · about how Dracula became a legend? Do you know the truth behind all those stories about Jesse James? If you've taken a course with Dr. Rodechko, you probably do know the answers, but not everyone on campus has had the opportunity to hear a famous "Rodechkoism" right from the Master. Still, their fame is wide-spread. Dr. James P. Rodechko, History Department Chairman, has made his claim to fame here at Wilkes by telling amazing stories which keep proving that the old cliche is right: truth is stranger than fiction . Well, it's more interesting, at least . Dr. Rodechko's students look forward to the once-a-week class when he shares these interesting stories. He says that thi~tradition began by accident. He used the stories as an aside to enliven his lectures. Dr. Rodechko feels that it is his job to make students aware of the . past, the things that made things happen and people act, and to make that history relevant. As a teacher, he feels he must make it interesting and help the students view the study of history as more than the learning of dates and facts, but as an analysis of culture and life and a study of trends. The stories he tells, which students have named "Rodechkoisms" in his honor, he uses to show how people influence or are influenced by their time. ed as a judge for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Talent Show and has been a judge for Gong Shows in the past. He has also served as advisor to several classes and attends as many events as possible. When asked to share one of his stories with Beacon readers, Dr. Rodechko told the following facts about Diamond Jim Brady right from memory . Notorious Diamond Jim Brady was one of the first salesmen in history to have an expense account. He believed that in order to make money, one must spend money. Diamond Jim would sell anything from locomotives to underwear and was very successful. He believed in entertaining clients and it actually became an honor to be sold to by Diamond Jim. He often gave very expensive diamond stick pins to clients and held a $100,000 party for his clients. Diamond Jim also had a passion for bike riding and he had his own very special bicycle: a gold plated bike with an alligator carrying case. Fascinated by a movie actress, he had a special bike made just for her. It had pearl handle bars and a mother of pearl seat. It was gold plated and covered with diamonds. Diamond Jim's extravagance extended to his eating habits. He was a gourmet who ate the finest food in great quantities. It was common for him to consume a twelve course meal and to eat several servings of each entry. He never drank Dr. James P. llodeclako Dr. Rodechko has collected these tales from newspapers, students, and alumni who send clippings to him which they find . He has so many of these stories that he admits he has a problem with keeping track of which stories he shares with which class. Another problem he says he has is that several of his former students became teachers on the secondary level and they share these stories with their classes. Students who come to Wilkes and have had these teachers come to Dr. Rodechko already knowing his stories. Dr. Rodechko earned his BA at Hoffspur University, Long Island, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. He came to Wilkes from Bowling Green University, Ohio, with his wife, Ginger, and two daughters, Jean and Amy. In 1968, he left for a year to teach at Bloomsburg State, then returned to Wilkes because he preferred this school. Dr. Rodechko likes Wilkes because it is a small school that encourages close relationships between faculty and students. He commented, however, that his being Department Head hampers his ability to form close relationships because he has less time. He participates in student events whenever asked because he enjoys it tremendously. He recently serv- alcohol, but enjoyed orange juice with his meals. He would go to great lengths to get a recipe. One particular restaurant wouldn't sell him the recipe so he tried to buy the restaurant . When this tactic failed , he hired a private detective to gain employment and get the recipe. What does all this teach us about history? Dr. Rodechko feels that it tells us something about American development, the industrial age, attitudes during that time, and the spending of money today. What does Dr. Rodechko's approach to teaching tell us? Perhaps it suggests that not all lectures need to be boring and "bookish. " So, if you want to know more about the interesting people and events of history ask Dr . Rodechko - or take a course he's offering. NOTICE ART TOUR OF ENGLAND: Wilkes College Sordoni Art Gallery is sponsoring a five-day excursion to England to tour art museums and historic spots relevant to the history and architecture of Pennsylvania. The group will leave April 28 aboard the Queen Elizabeth II and will arrive in England on May 3. The jet flight departs from Heathrow Airport May 7. Contact Cara Berryman at Sordoni for more information, 824-4651, Ext. 388. Alumni House ANNOUNCEMENT Annette Evans Contributes Much To Wilkes by Doug Fahringer Many students are probably aware of the Annette Evans Alumni House located between Stark Learning Center and the Student Center. But what they probably don't know is after whom this quaint building is named. Miss Annette Evans was an outstanding contributer to Wilkes College in many areas. As a longtime member of the Board of Trustees, Miss Evans contributed greatly to the development of the College by devoting time, talent, and financial aid. However; Miss Evans did not restrict her activities to the College. She started traditions, and was the founder of many artistic projects for the communi_ty. ,--~~~ ...... ~~~~ f City ·Beverage f .co-pany t t t. t ,f . t· 704 S. Main St. Phone 824-4907 COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS DRIVE THRU SERVICE . - Miss Evans was born in WilkesBarre on March 27, 1893, and was graduated from the former WilkesBarre Institute and Bryn Mawr College. During World War I she served in the Wyoming Valley Motor Corps of the American Red Cross. She later did free-lance newspaper work and professional publicity for local charities and organizations. During this time she worked at the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society on a statewide Indian survey which led to the formation of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology . She conceived the idea of a Fine Arts Fiesta, and, after a decade of devotion to the project, placed it in new hands. She saw the accomplishment of an dream and continued her work even after retirement, lending valuable guidance and aid. Miss Evans also traveled with the Jitney Players, a professional group of college students. During this time she wrote, directed, and produced numerous plays and entertainment for various organizations. Then, after a year of touring, she returned to the community to found the Little Theatre, and serve as its Executive Director for many years. In 1957, Miss Evans was named a Distinguished Daughter of Penn- ~ sylvania in recognition of her public service in the arts and history and unique service to Pennsylvania. Miss Evans · other in volvementswereher work as presi- , . SS'SSS£:_ ·\ r..,.. ....... ..,....,,..~..........,...~~...... !. PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street dent of Tri-School Alumni Association of Wyoming Seminary Day School as well a being a board member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Miss Evans' past accomplishments prove she has been a true and generous friend to Wilkes College as well as to the community and state. She has left much to admire and respect, but she has also left us a tradition to carry on . (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza Lasagna, Strornboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) All the Macaroni you can eat $2. 59 Meatballs served with first dish) OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK - Monday to Saturday: 11 to 11 PHONE 125-G938 From 5 ■ IO FREE DELIVERY With A $5.00 Order. i \ !f ~~- . !he :-; ~ ~ MUSIC: The Masterworks Chorale of Northeastern Pennsylvania, conducted by Dr. Terrance Anderson, is announcing auditions for its third season. A limited number of openin~ exist in the 40-voice ensemble. Concerts planned for early May will highlight the choral works of the early twentieth-century English composer, Gustav Holst. Rehearsals have begun and are held each Monday evening in Room 2, Darte Music Hall from 7:30-10 p.m. For further information regarding membership, call 824-4651, Ext. 354. 1afion ~\ Phone: 829-0000 WIikes-Barre Blvd. & Market Sts. . . . . . ...,.,..__............... ~~..._.... ..................1 Every Friday and i DANCEMUSiC NO COVER BEFORE 10:00 SUNDAY, FEB. 14 PHILLY'S HOTTEST DANCE BAND £~!t2l~~ ( FREE MOVIES FREE POPCORN i EVERY TUESDAY ROCK VIDEO - NO COVER i ~ COMING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 ! ; i i i Ii \ i i BAND . i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE ..,... . . . .JOHN . . . . . . . . . .HALL ~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,.,.. . . , �February 12, 1982, The Beacon, Page 7 Re.cord At 5--10 from the bench Lady Colonels Split Four Games by Jennifer Golding The Wilkes women's basketball team finally snapped their woeful losinir ~treak. The women of Muhlenberg were the first to fall in a decisive victory for Wilkes, 73-5n. After finally getting the ball rolling, Wilkes again came out roaring in Saturday's game and defeated Lycoming, 72-60 . However, all the news was not good for the Lady Colonels for they also dropped games against Susquehanna, 87- 64, and Bloomsburg, 73-64 . The past week's action left the ladies with a 5-10 season record . Somewhat ashamed of their present record, this group of individuals silently vowed to redeem themselves. When they took to the court pride radiated from their eyes and desire from their hearts. One could only pity Muhlenberg, for they were totally unprepared for the beating they were about to receive. Wilkes first obtained the lead before the game officially began on a line-up technical. Charlene Hurst hit that first shot and throughout the entire game they never relinquished that lead . Kim Smith led the assault with tenacious defense and intelligant offense. By unleashing her patented turn-around jump shot and her underneath "in-your-face" shot, she kept the nets dancing throughout the evening. She emerged as high scorer with 27 points and 17 rebounds. Charlene Hurst, Kim's fellow assassin of the Muhlenberg Mules, showed no mercy for these poor beings. Her shots from the corners were deadly and totally baffled the enemy with their accuracy. When Muhlenberg finally came down on offense, they were forced to face five scrappy, snarling, and hungry individuals. If perhaps an opponent, in a moment of utter foolishness choose to risk the lane, she ran into 6'2" Beth Fascik. Beth politely made her eat the shot, and would send the opponent whimpering back down the court. Unfortunately for Wilkes, they had to pay a high price for victory. During the game, starting guard Karen Johnson was injured and will be forced to the sidelines for the remainder of the season. After returning to Wilkes-Barre, the women hosted Lycoming oq Saturday, Feb. 6. Lycoming strolled into the gym totally unaware of the boiling wrath that brewed inside. by Ellen van Riper The home court advantage has proven to be a disadvantage for the La?y Colonel~ on many occasions so far this season. This advantage is unwritten, and its source cannot be specifically located, but as every sports fan knows, it does exist. It has something to do with familiarity of surroundings ~nd the home fans . The home court· seems to also put an almost magical spell over many teams. The result has been numerous victories for home teams,some of which have been dramatic upsets of heavily favored opponents. Unfortunately.for the most part this spell has been broken by many of the Lady Colonels' opponents. Actually, the women have been given the whammy by the officials in more than one game. This jinx has been a contributing factor to some of the losses suffered by the team. No, this is not sour grapes or a plea for favoritism by the officials. It is a call for equality for both teams. If a team is going to lose, it is better to be beaten by an equal number of opponents. This inequality in the officiating has led Coach Roberts to comment that her team's "only advantage has been the baskets." The most blatant examples of this visiting team favoritism were the games against King's and Philadelphia Textile which were both losses, 68-55 and 57-56. As stated in last week's team article, King's has a free throw edge of 18 for 22 over the Lady Colonels' 3 for 5, and this was the difference of the game. This is a ridiculous disparity considering the fact that both teams were play!ng in an agg~essiv~ and physical manner. The Wilkes-King's rivalry mev1tably results m this type of contest, and it is a shame that only one team should be penalized. In contests involving rivals and which are highly emotional, it is absolutely crucial that the officials .call a fair game. The next atrocity occurred soon after, and it was not as flagrant as the other. However, it was just as costly for the Lady Colonels. This writer is naturally a bit biased towards the Wilkes' teams, but any observer of the contest could see the difference in the officiating. Wilkes was called for every incidental thing in addition to the regular no-doubt-about-it fouls. This is okay if the officials plan to call a close game. However, on the other hand, it must be called fairly as well . Textile had a field day under the backboards. They repeatedly reached over the shoulders of their opponents_to come away with numerous rebounds. This is illegal, but in this game 1t was legal for the Textile team, for no calls were made. The game may have still been lost had the officiating been fair, but why give a team an additional handicap to overcome? KEEFERS ARMY & NAVYLargest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. LOWEST PRICES! 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Despite the added weight of a girl climbing over her back, Kim Smith managed to score 27 points, and she was followed by Charlene Hurst with 19. On Monday, Feb. 8, Wilkes lost a hard-fought game to Bloomsburg State. The first half was back and forth, neither team really dominating the other. At the half Bloomsburg led 38-33. Coming out after halftime, Wilkes battled valiantly and gained a 3 point lead with 7 :46 left to play. However, excessive and repeated fouling proved to be the team's downfall . Controlling the tip, Wilkes quickly set up, scored, and started the contest in earnest. Karen Bove, somewhat subdued in Friday's game at Muhlenberg, came alive and carried the scoring for Wilkes in the first half. By using a combination of various fakes and dribbles, she tallied 13 points in the half. The ever reliable Kim Smith took it upon herself to control the boards. A sense of enjoyment overcame Kim as she tormented the opponents on defense, ripped down the ball, and calmly started the fast break. Overall she had 12 points and 20 rebounds. In the second half Wilkes, leading 37-25 but tired of playing around, got down to serious battie and brought their heavy artillery. Charlene Hurst finally unleashed and began what proved to be the fatal bombing of Lycoming. After i\tlde:te: 0JT1te:~ 1 the frightening fact that Kim ca~ only get better in the seasons to come. Coach Roberts has seen great improvement in Kim this season, and she attributes her development to mental maturity and a positive attitude. Kim is a "pleasure to coach" according to Roberts, for she is eager to learn and is dedicated to improving her skills to become as she says a "good all-around player." It appears as if Kim has already reached the plateau of the complete player, but she will still continue to improve her game. For instance, at the moment Kim is concentrating and perfecting her foul shooting, and she is also trying to be less nervous on the court. The little things are what separate the good players from those that are great. Naturally Coach Roberts is glad to have someone of Kim's ability on her team. However, she attributes most of Kim's success to her attitude and dedication. Once most players reach the level that Kim has, they decide that that is far enough. However, with Kim it is different. She will continue to work hard to improve her game, and during the next two years, Wilkes College will witness a player who is nothing short of outstanding. by Ellen Van Riper For a communications major, Kim Smith did not have much to say when informed of her selection as the Athlete of the Week. However, once she had gotten used to the idea, Kim remarked that since she was not the leading scorer, she thought that she would not be selected. A sophomore from Plymouth and a graduate of Wyoming Valley West, Kim has become a key player for the women's basketball team. The team has had some difficulty so far this season, but individually Kim has not. She leads the team in rebounding with a 15.2 average, and this figure ranks her fourth in the nation for Division III competition. In addition, she is the second leading scorer for the Lady Colonels. During the past week, the team beat Muhlenberg and Lycoming, but lost to Susquehanna and Bloomsburg. Kim had a simply tremendous week. She had 27 points in both the Susquehanna and Muhlenberg contests. Against Lycoming her point production fell a bit to 12, but she added 20 rebounds. Last Monday she played an overall solid game and had 23 points and 17 rebounds against Bloomsburg. Not bad for a player who is only a sophomore. This fact is a delight for Wilkes fans, but for ~e opposition, they are faced with Chuck Robbins... SPORTING GOODS COMPANY We Accept ~sler Cb4rge ~nd Vis4 39 West Marliet Street Willies-B,ure, Pa. 19701 Phone: 822-1333 Free P,1rlcing 41 Hotel Sterling PJ,lurtre'tt Praprletor , NOTIGt; The .BEACON meetings. usually held on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 have been rescheduled. The meetings will now be held on Friday afternoon at 3:00 · in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27. Those people wishing to submit material for publication should be aware that the deadline has also been changed to Friday at 3:00 p.m . This deadline will be in effect for the remainder of the semester. ---- �Page 8, Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No. 16 February 12, 1982 The Beacon, February 12, 1982 Colonels 2 ...6 Since First Meeting Scranton Royals Defeat Wilkes Cagers Again by Mark James It has been a riches to rags season for the Wilkes basketball team . The Colonels rolled up an impressive 8-1 slate earlier this year. They were 5-0 in the MAC . Then they traveled to Scranton, and lost. Since then , the Colonels have go ne 2-6 overall, 1-4 in the MAC. On Monday, the cagers fell to Muhlenberg 51 -49. It was he third Monday in a row that Wilkes lost by two points. Monday has brought bad luck to the team , but so has Scranton. Wednesday night's contest ap.:ainst the Royals proved to be no di ffe rent. The Colonels lost to Sc- anton again, this time by a 7 i ' !:imargin. With sweeps against ho[h Wilkes and King's this year, the Royals proved that they are the best team in the valley. The game against Scranton was of dire importance. The outcome put the Colonels record at 10-8 overa!J and 6-5 in the battle for second place and a playoff spot in the MAC. Saturday the Colonels travel to Madison, New Jersey to take on Fairleigh Dickinson in a crucial MAC contest. Wilkes has lost it's past '. ive games on the road. In other action, Wilkes lost at Muhlenberg despite a 15 point performance by Bob Antonelli. Kevin Walker added 12 more for Wilkes in the losing cause. The win put Muhlenberg's record at 6-19. It was the fourth game in the past seven where the Colonels lost by four points or less. In the first half, neither team could pull ahead as the largest leads were of four points. In the second half, Wilkes fell behind by seven with a littie more than eight minutes left. Led by Pat R:•lilich, the Colonels came back to tie the score at 45, but a Muhlenberg jumper with five seconds left proved to be the winning margin . On Saturday, Wilkes came out on the winning end of a no nleague matchup against Lycoming in the Wilkes gym . The Colonels controlled the contest fo r the most part on their way to a 60-4 fi victory. On Wed nesday, the Colonels dropped an 83-73 MAC contest to Susquehanna . Coach Reese To Be Honored Saturday Night Grapplers Bounce Back From Penn State Loss by Mark James After losing a heartbreaker to Penn State 24-19, the Wilkes College wrestling team bounced back last wee ke nd . to sw eep a quadrangular meet at Arm y. With a 36-12 handling of St. Lawrence, a 25-18 victory over Colum bia, and a 19-18 squeaker past Army, the Reesemen came away from Saturday's quadrangular with a 16-4 record . On Wednesday, Wilkes traveled to Bucknell to record a 33- (l decision. The victory was win number 17 fo r the Colonels, who will ho~t Lycoming tomorrow nigh t. Coach John Reese will be honored at Lycoming meet in recognition of his 300th victory. The victory came against East Stroudsburg State last December. In his 19 years of coaching, Reese has compiled an amazing 316-72-8 record . Very impressive. Wrestling action on "John Reese Day" will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Franklin Street gym. Against Penn State, the Wilkes grapplers jumped out to an early lead only to see the Lions roar back in the heavy weighs to pull out the victory. After falling behind in team scoring 4-0 when 9th ranked Carl DeStefanis major decisioned Kris Rowlette, the Colonels won four consecutive matches to pull ahead by a 16-4 lead . Billy Dodge started it off with a major decision to tie the score. Dodge battled the pain of a sore elbow in his bout with State's Tom Macasevich, but he remained undaunted and rolled up the 12-3 victory at 126. In the 134 pound match, Kurt Rowlette brought the Wilkes faithful to their feet with a quick and thrilling pin of John Manotti in 2:04 . It was Rowlette's eighth pin in 12 victories. At 142, Lenny Nelson came from behind in the final period to chalk up an 11-4 decision over Gary Kraschak. In the 150 pound bout, Mark Popple continued his win streak with his 17th victo ry with an 11-5 decision over Eric Childs. Penn State gnawed away at the Colonel's 12 point lead with 4 decisions in the final five weight classes. In the 158 pound , bout, Eric Brugel caught Mark Troutman off guard with only 38 seconds left in the match to record a pin. Jim Johnson, wrestling in place of an injured Mark Correll at 167, was superior decisioned by John Hanrahan 24-10 . The win moved Penn State to within one point in team scoring. Pete Creamer, was the only glim mer of hope in the upper weights as he recorded an 8-7 decision over Bob Harr with a riding time advantage. Penn State picked up nine points at 190 and in the heavyweight class as Jim Mulligan was decisioned by Joel Johnson 7-1 and Mike Javer was pinned by Steve Sefter in 4:33. Over the weekend, the Colonels recovered from the Penn State loss. Shining for Wilkes were Mark Popple, Kurt Rowlette, Pete Creamer, and Jim Mulligan. In the quadrangular, Mark Pop- pie improved his personal record . to 20-3 with 3 victories, one of which was a superior decision . Kurt Rowlette recorded another pin, a major decision, and a decision to put his record at 15-5 . Twelve of those victories were either major decisions or better Pete Creamer rolled up two major decisions and a decision to improve his personal record to 15-5. In his bout against Kilmer of Army, Creamer scored a . threepointer to give Wilkes a seven point lead with a 5-1 decision . Army lost by one point . Jim Mulligan, who has been up against tough competition all year at 190, was moved down to 167 in the quad. At the lower weight class he performed much better with two decisions and a major decision . Wilkes also swept all three teams in the 142 pound class. Against St. Lawrence, Pat O'Callahan picked up a 6-5 decision over Mettias. Against Columbia, Lenny Nelson major decisioned Goritski and in the matchup against Arm y, Nelson superior decisioned Merrit 15-0 for what turned out to be a very crucial victory. SHAKE A LEG? Penn State's Eric Childs clings desperately to the leg of Mark Popple in the 150 pound bout. Popple won the match 11-5, but . Wilkes lost to the Lions, 24-19. Stressing Personal Improvement Swim Team Still _ K icking Despite Losses by Mark James It hasn't been a banner year for the Wilkes College swim team . Coach Lewis' team is fairly young, unisex, and small. Many of the teams Wilkes competes with are all men's teams . The Colonels and Colonelettes are outnumbered in the number of entries in each event, and some events are dropped altogether, giving the com petition an even greater advantage. The situation is not hopeless , however. It just seems hopeless. As assistant Rob Doty explained, "Everybody on our team has improved since the first meet. They're improving personally . that's all we demand ." "It's a team of individuals . In an event, it's yo u out there swimming and nobody else. The team is there to cheer you on, and that's when the individuals really shine. " he added . In last week's meet against Susquehanna, Wilkes lost 69-37 , but the swimmers did shine individually. Billy Butchkavitz set a new school record in the 100 freestyle event . He finished with a personal best time of 11 :54 . Michele Macguire finished with personal this year's best times in the 200 individual medley and 200 butterfly events . Megan Macguire swam her best time this year in the 200 backstroke. as did Billy Butchkavitz in the 500 freestyle. Peggy Buch kavitz competed against all men as she swam to second place in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:48, the bf ,: for her this season. This is onlv an example of the improve~ ent within the team the past week . "That's all we can hope for . We don't have the depth so the best we can do is to practice hard for the MACs," Doty explained . Last Friday, Wilkes lost to Lycoming 72-54. It was their ninth straight loss. As individuals, the members of the Wilkes swim team have promise, but the team in general has little hope of success. As Coach Lewis explained, "There are a lot of swimmers at Wilkes, but they don't come out for . the team . That's the real disappointment ." NOTICE \V,~ need sports reporters! c;et in line now, make your moves, and land a position with the Beacon Sports Dept. Stop by the Beacon Office, 27 Parrish Hall for more info rmation, before its too late. � 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 1982 February 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 February 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b13a73a627329aac463eda2cfa8c8c72.pdf aa826306c4cb6b286abf2b02496c48c7 PDF Text Text Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.15 February 5, 1981 TljG WCLH Marks 10th Anniversary "This is WCLH FM in WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania. " It was those words, spoken on February 2, 1972, which put Wilkes College into the business of educational FM radio broadcasting. Now, almost ten years later, WCLH continues to offer quality non- comercial programming to the people of Wyoming Valley. In the early years WCLH was guided by Professor James Berg and Dr. Harold Cox. It was through their enthusiasm and determination that Wilkes College Radio became a reality. In those early years, WCLH involved a staff of about 15 students. The staff broadcast only 5 hours a day to an audience of approximately 200 people. In recent years WCLH has boasted of a student staff of more than 60, 18 hours of broadcasttime each day, and an estimated audience of more than 6000 people. Early programming originated from a variety of sources. Campus personalities lent their talents and knowledge to the new campus medium . Professor George Siles hosted a program highlighting educational leaders Dr. Harold Cox offered his insight of ethnic music of the early 1900's. Dr. Andrew Shaw hosted "Civic Affairs Forum. " Dr . Bruce Berryman's Weather Watch Team provided complete coverage of national and local weather. Dr. Turoczi produced "Biological Perspectives, " and Wilkes College President Dr. Francis Michelini won national recognition as the "Mystery Disc Jockey" with his program of music from the big band era. Today WCLH provides educational programming from universities all over the country in areas such as world politics, science, health, human affairs and the performing arts. In 1972 WCLH became the first radio station, commercial or educational, to air a live concert in this market . In 1979 WCLH was awarded the first Professional News Media Association Media Award for excellence in the areas of news, sports and public affairs programming. The station was in competition with other college stations in a twelve county regio.n of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. WCLH captured the award again in 1980. The Public Affairs Department receives public service announcements from more than 40 national and local nonprofit organizations. WCLH has received 25 letters of recognition for service to the community. Since its inception, WCLH has been committed to providing alternative musical programming. Although 'rock music accounts for the largest part of the program schedule, contemporary music, Jazz and specialized formats such as classical music, country and folk, Oldies; Reggae and ethnic music can also be found on the program schedule. WCLH has always been committed to the broadcast of Wilkes College sporting events . In addition to campus personalities, WCLH Sports Directors have interviewed national sports figures such as Hank Aaron and Rich Ashburn. WCLH has come a long way since those first words were spoken almost ten years ago . It has survived Agnes, bugetary cuts and decrepit equipment. But she could not have overcome these obstacles without the time and encouragement of President Michelini and Capin, Professor Berg, and Doctors Cox, Kinney, and Shaw. It would not be alive to day had it not been for the student managers and dozens of student operators who gave of their time and talents. WCLH looks ahead to a second decade. GO, GO, GO! The Wilkes College Big Brothers/Big Sisters Club sponsored a talent show on Friday, January 29. The show was considered to be a success and was well attended. The first place prize went to Brian · Ufberg and Chaz Schnopoff; second place was awarded to Todd Horn. There was a tie for third place between Frankie and the AWOL'S and the GO GOs, pictured above. Members of the band include Ann Stevens, Betsy Ward, Ginny Mendez, Dawn Lockburner and Donna Eshleman. Pulitzer Prize Winner To Speak At CPA Anthony Lewis, two-time winner of the coveted Pulitzer Prize and author of a twice-weekly column for The New York Times, will be the featured speaker for the innaugural Rosenn Lecture Series program set for Tuesday , February 9 at 7:45 p.m. The program is open to the public at no charge and will be held in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Born in New York in 1927, Lewis won his first Pulitzer Prize in 1955 for a series of articles he wrote for The Washington Daily News on the dismissal of a Navy employee as a security risk. The articles led to the reinstatement of the employee and later became the basis for a movie called "Three Brave Men." Lewis joined the Washington staff of The New York Times in 1955 where he was assigned to cover the events of the Supreme Court. His coverage of the nation's highest court won him his second Pulitzer Prize in 1963. A 1948 graduate of Harvard College, Lewis worked for the Sunday department of The New York Times from 1948 to 1952. He later switched over to The Washington Daily News and covered general assignments in the nation's capital for three years. He returned to The New York Times in 1955 and served as Chief of the Times' London Bureau between 1965 and 1972. While a student at Harvard, Lewis was named a Nieman Fellow for his excellence in the study of law. He has twice won the New York State Bar Association Press Award and has written several books including "Gideon's Trumpet," about a landmark case before the U.S . Supreme Court, and "Portrait of a Decade, " about changes in American race relations . Considered to be an expert on the constitutional rights and duties of the press, Lewis is currently teaching a course at the Harvard Law School as a lecturer on law. In 1978, he was a Regent's Lecturer at the University of California Law School, Berkeley. The Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities was established at Wilkes in honor of Judge Max Rosenn by his former law clerks, family and friends . The series commemorates the tenth anniversary of Rosenn's appointment as Judge of the United States Co4rt of Appeals, 3rd Circuit. The Lecture Series features internationally known speakers in the fields of law and the humanities. Capin Named To A Na~ional Ad'ri•ory Council Wilkes College President Robert S. Capin has been named to the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council by Mr. Richard S. Schweiker, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C . Capin has been appointed to the Advisory Council for a period of four years beginning immediately . One of the major functions of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council is to consult with and make recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , the Assistant Secretary for Health and the Director of the National Institute of Health (NIH) on matters relating to programs and activities in the areas of allergy, immunology, and infectious diseases . The Council also serves in an advisory capacity, reviewing applications for grants-in-aid relating to research projects in the fields of immunology, allergic and immunologic diseases, and microbiology and infectious diseases . The Council recommends to the Director, NIH, the approval of those projects which merit support . Capin was appointed as one of fifteen prominent community leaders from around the country who are considered to be 'authorities knowledgeable in the fields of medical sciences, education, or public affairs.' A native of Pennsylvania, Capin became the third president of Wilkes College in 1975 following positions at the College as Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of the Evening and Summer School Division, and Member of the Com- merce and Finance Departmtnt Faculty with a rank of full professor. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Osterhout Library, the Jewish Community Center, the Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, the Philharmonic Society and the Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania . He is also Pre sident of Ohav Zedek Synagogue. NOTICE The Beacon is looking for reporters to train for po~ible future staff positions. Selections for the 1982-83 editorial staff will be held in the near future. Although experience is not necessary, it will be beneficial. Present staff members will train those who are interested in reporting or becoming editors. Interested students MUST attend a meeting on Wednesday, February 10, at 3:00 p.m., and Friday, February 12, at 3:00 p.m. Meetings will be held in the Beacon office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27. Please make note of these dates, since attendence is mandatory for those who wish to become reporters and editors. NOTICE Back by popular demand is the Aerobic Dance cl~, offered by the Division of Continuing Education in conjunction with Daneenergy. The irutructor for the course will again be Sue Rink, a student at the college. Classes will be held in the lounge of thi CPA from 7-8 p.m . on Monday aad Thursdays, starting Feb. 8. The fee is $20 if classes are taken twice a week, and $10 if taken only once a week. For more information, call the Division of Continuing Education at ext. 225. �Page 2, The Beacon, February 5, 1981 Co m muter Cou ncil Student Bus & Parking Discounts Available by John Finn The Commuter Council is now offering special student discount rates for a parking lot on Northampton Street and for L.C.T .A. bus fares . The parking lot is located across Northampton Street from the YMCA (Miner Hall), and according to Thor Foss, chairman of the Parking Committee, tickets are now available which will allow students to park up to three hours for $.45. Commuters would pay the regular rate for time exceeding three hours. This plan was designed to benefit those students who are on campus for a short time during the day. .,. The council is also offering a 20 % studen t discount for SG&CCRep. N ominations Set For Feb. 25 It was announced at Monday's S.G. meeting that nominations for Student Government and Commuter Council representatives will be held February 25. Elections will be held March 4. 1. R.H.C. presidential nominations are scheduled for Feb . 28 and C.C. and S.G. presidential nominations will be held Feb. 29. A party will be held in the Student Center this Friday, Feb. 5, from 9- 1:00. The theme will be "Prep vs. Anti-prep." Food will be provided, and there will be dancing to the accompaniment of music supplied by a local D.J. Other events in the making are a Valentine's Day Party on Feb. 12 featuring the band "Love Train," and a Marty Bear Coffee Hour, for which no date has been set. The Council was reminded that Blood Donor Day is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5 . ................I""'"\ L.C.T .A. bus tokens. Fifty onezone tokens, regularly $25.00, are $20 .00 from the council; forty two-zone tokens, regularly $24 .00, are now $19.80 with the discount. The proposal to initiate a fund for future construction of a multilevel parking complex on campus was further discussed at Monday evening's Council session. President Joe Knox said he had presented the issue to the IRHC and SG, and he reported that the consensus was that the fund is a good idea, but should not be initiated until "definite plans" for the project "are drawn up." Knox emphasized the need fo r a thorough examination of· all aspects of the proposal, and said that although no definite goal has hPPn set, work is progressing. Downtown Wilkes-Barre r, tfsl, F1 # 1 h2Zll4i ~rangier HOODED SWEATSHIRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS AR MY PANTS - PAIN TER PANTS FARMER JEANS receive a plaque. Prizes will also be awarded to commuters. A motion for IRHC to donate $25 to the United Way was unanimously passed. It was also suggested that each residence hall representative discuss the possibility of having his hall contribute a donation to the United Way with his constituents. Such a decision would be made by the individual hall . Finally, Raul Gochez announced that tickets for the IRHC-CC Valentine's Day Party will be sold from Monday, February 8 to Thursday, February 11. The party will be held Friday, February 12 from 8-1 at the Woodlands. The cost is $5 a person. (Formerly Developmental Learning Center) Kirby Hall - First Floor, Extensions 334, 335 - REGISTER NOW for FREE SERVICES One-on-One and small group tutoring in any subject. Study Group Leaders (Start your own study group and we will help you make the best use of it.) in any subject. Seminars on Study Management Techniques and Time Management Techniques. The following study and review sessions: Biology 116 Biology 116 Biology 102 HOURS: DAILY lOAI - 5:30PM · tON . & THURS. 10AM - 9PM IRHC president Bill Lourie proposed at this week's meeting that the women of Miner Hall give names to the individual floors in · the hall. He stated that he will meet with representatives from Miner Hall to discuss this proposal with them and receive their reaction to it . Lourie stressed that any decision made concerning this proposal would be made by the residents of Miner Hall. Chris Lain reminded everyone of Friday's Blood Donor Day. Donors and volunteer workers are needed . A $25 prize will be awarded to the residence hall with the highest percentage of donors. The club or organization with the highest percentage of donors will A ADEM.IC SUPPORT CENTER SERVICES Course Number 113 South Main St. Council representatives discussed the urgent need for commuter participation in this Friday's Blood Drive. The Drive is being conducted from iO a .m. to 4 p .m . in the gym on South Franklin Street. The council is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia 76'ers vs. New York Knicks basketball game on Feb. 14. With the council's subsidization, the total cost per person is $17.60. Joe Knox told the council that if support for the trip wanes, he would sell the tickets off-campus rather than take a loss on the project. Bill Lourie, President of the IRHC, told the council that his organization had voted to donate $25.00 to the United Way Drive conducted by the Commuter council. Lourie To Discuss Proposal With Miner Hall Residents Chemistry 116 Chemistry 118 Chemistry 130 Chemistry 130 Chem istry 232 Math 100 Math 105 Math 106 Math 112 Biology 203 Dates of Meetings Mondays Wednesdays Tuesdays Thursdays Tuesdays Thursdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays T hursdays Mondays Thursdays Tuesdays Thursdays Wednesday (2/10, 3/3) Sunday 2121 Times of meeNngs Place of meetings 6-8 1:30-4:30 11 -12 11-12 11-1 11-1 .6-8 1:30-4:30 11 -1 6-8 3-5 11 :30-1 11-1 11-1 6-8 Kirby 102 Hazleton SLC 359 SLC 359 Kirby 102 Kirby 102 ASC Hazleton SLC 342 Kirby 102 Kirby 102 ASC ASC SLC 316 Kirby 102 12-2 Kirby 102 Nursing Home Nursing Home .- �February 5, 1981, The Beacon, Page 3 Aikman Takes Pub. Ad. February Recruiting. Sched'!le Listed By Career Services Off ice Doc torate From N oua James H . Aikman, director of development, recently received the Doctor of Public Administration degree from Nova University, Florida. Aikman, who has served in his present position at Wilkes for the past five years, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the University of Nebraska, and a Master of Science degree in systems management from the University of Southern California. A veteran of twenty-seven years with the United States Air Force, retiring as a Colonel, Aikman served in various command and staff positions which included jetfighter pilot, professor of aerospace technology and deputycommander of Tri-Service Public Affairs School. During the early 1970s, Aikman was detachment commander for the Air Force ROTC program at Wilkes, and he also taught aerospace science at the college. His professional affiliations include the Air Force Association, the Society of Air Safety Investigators, the National Association of Uniformed Services, the Retired Officers Association, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the National Fund Raising Society, and the American Association of Public Administrators , The Office of Career Services of Wilkes College has prepared an on-campus recruiting schedule fo r the months of January-February. The schedule is as follows: February 9 Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD - Teaching Positions. Open to all majors. Management Trainees in Computer Science. Any major with a minimum of 15 credits in Computer Science. 9 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) , Washington, DC Special Agents. Open to all majors. 10 Ingersoll Rand Company, Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Engineers. 17 Kmart Corporation, East Brunswick, NJ Assistant Manager Trainee Positions. Open to all majors. 16 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Civil Service Commission, Harrisburg, PA 17 Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, Reading, PA - Business Administration, Social Science. Positions: Bond Representative, Claim Representative, Commercial Insurance Underwriter, Personal Lines Underwriter. MBA Level Course Examines Corporate Entrepreneurship The Graduate Division of Wilkes College is giving MBA level students of commerce and finance a unique opportunity during the spring semester, when the C. & F. Department offers a course entitled "Corporate Entrepreneur- ship." The course is taught by the Administrative staff of Metropolitan Wire Corporation, WilkesBarre. The Entrepreneur is, essentially, the spark of life in the flow of economic activity, the innovator, a catalyst who combines land, labor, capital and technology to create new ways to produce profit. Today, as more and more resources and larger market shares fall into the hands of corporate teams, the question arises, "Can the role of the entrepreneur be filled by corporations, and if not, Richard Dillahey of Camp Hill sources of financial aid currently could otherwise be overlooked." has founded a company that he available. Academic Financial must society expect a stationary He emphasized his company's serbelieves will help m,any students Guidance Service guarantees to state with limited growth potential vice covers all types of higher handle the rising cost of higher provide students with five possiand a 'business-as-usual' philoeducation, including two and ble sources of grants, loans or sophy?" education . His company, Acafour-year colleges, as well as trade scholarships or their $39 fee will be demic Financial Guidance Service, The course will address these schools. refunded. In addition, the student is a computer-matching firm that questions with evidence and exFor more information, students will be permitted to keep any inlinks students to possible sources of amples drawn from the history, may write Academic Financial formation developed free of tuition grants, scholarships and policies and practices of the Guidance Service, 400 Springloans. charge. Metropolitan Wire Corporation. house Road, Camp Hill, Penn"This computer-matching serThe theme will be "EntrepreneurDillahey said that a student .first sylvania 17011. ship in a Corporate Setting," and fills out a questionnaire, covering vice saves students and parents a personal and scholastic data . This great deal of time and effort, " the first session on January 20, was info rma tion is then run against a Dillahey said. "We may also find taught by Richard Maslow, presicomputer program listing all dent of Metropolitan Wire. avenues of financial assistance that rr=============================,i ~~~SS~~~~~S:~~~~~ Other topics scheduled include: "Marketing," "Finance," "Product Development," "Operations" and YOUR "Administration." Each topic will SNACK BAR'S be presented by executives of the Metropolitan Wire Corporation. SPECIALS & SOUPS The course also includes a tour of FOR NEXT WEEK the Metropolitan facilities, and a MONDAY Middle Managers meeting with the Chili Over Rice students. THE ARMY NURSE CORPS OFFERS Split Pea Soup EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES: Regular class format will be a presentation by the speaker, TUESDAY .Professional growth through a variety of new and challenging followed by a question and answer Corned Beef on Rye clinical experiences. period, and a discussion period. Chicken Noodle Soup .A chance to continue your education on a post-graduate level. 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Company Helps College Students Locate Financial Aid Sources 24 Bamberger's, Newark, NJ Open to all majors. Executive Sales Positions. 25 Leeds & Northrup Company, North Wales, PA - Electrical Engineers, Computer Science. 25 Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Wayne, PA - B.S. Business Administration (prefer General Business, Management, or Marketing majors interested in Retail Sales Management) for Retail Sales Management Positions leading to Store Management and District Staff Positions. 26 NCR Corporation, Cambridge , Ohio Electrical Engineers, Computer Science. BSNNURSES: JOINA PROFESSIONAL TEAM Senior are advised to sign up for interviews at Roth Center as early as possible. The Career Services Office offers you the following career development programs for which you can sign up (in person) at Roth Center, or by telephoning 824-4651, Ext. 490. Plan to attend one session in each category and attend Session I before Session II. Session_! 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Main St. . t �Page 4, The Beacon, February 5, 1981 r----------Gaest Editorial--,---------~ Student Calls For Revision Of Meal Plan by Ellen Van Riper I wonder how many residence h'all students can honestly say _that they so far have attended each and every meal which has been offered by the cafeteria during the 1981-82 academic year . If such a survey were conducted, the results would probably be extremely low. A safe bet would possibly be between twenty and thirty percent. Considering · the fact that each residence hall student must pay for twenty meals per week, it is obvious that a considerable sum of money is being wasted by students. . Therefore for this monetary reason a11d others, I propose a restructuring of the meal plan. . It is a known fact that due to the high cost of food, the cafeteria serves a menu which is h1gh in carbohydrates. In addition, the food service prepares many prepackaged items, so the menu is marked by a high salt content. The ramifications are clear. Personally, I am sure that if I ate every meal, I would eventually border . upon a state of obesity. Many other students can undoubtedly sympathize with this situation. A few can possibly admit to having been the victims of the dreaded "freshman fifteen ." One might argue that this problem could be solved by an exercise of self-control and willpower. This is an excellent proposition, but it is unfortunately easier said than done. For those who are on an eternal diet, it is usually the case that they can resist anything but temptation. The present meal plan . also creates an inconvenience of time. Many students carry a heavy credit load and/or are involved in a number of extracurricular activities, so their time is at premium , and some find the present pla_n an inconvenience. For instance, if one lives far from the cafeteria, waits in a lengthy line, and then eats, the total time involved can be as much as an hour and a half. This figure is dependent upo~ a number of variables, such as the length of the line and personal walking and eating habits, but it is significant. Multiply this by three, and one can theoretically spend four and a half hours a day at the cafeteria. Considering the premium placed upon the time of a student, this is a highly unacceptable figure . The most important factor is money. A college education is an extremely expensive undertaking, so students should not be required to pay for something which they are not using fully . The money which is wasted upon uneaten meals would be much better utilizeel if added to the payment of tuition or books. All ofthis is leading up to the ultimate proposal that the meal plan be made optional to all residence hall students. To my knowledge, at present only those students who can present a valid, undeniable, physician-verified medical reason as to the need for a special diet can receive an exemption from the meal plan. In addition, there is the further stipulation that the diet prove to be Support Urged For LegislGtion To the Editor: Legislation has been introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly which would give Right to Work protection to students who are enrolled or registered to be enrolled in a full time program of secondary, vocational or higher education. Pennsylvania for Right , to Work is mobilizing support for Senate Bill 966 and House Bill 1341. We believe a student working part time during the school term or during the summer is under a myriad of monetary disadvantages. Despite restricted times of employment, the student is often forced to pay both full initiation fees and regular union dues. Not only do these practices seriously reduce precious income, but because the terms of employment are generally limited, the student seldom, if ever, receives the socalled "union benefits" (health in- surance, pensions, sick pay, wage increases, paid vacations, etc.) for which his forced dues are purported to be used. Two fundamental arguments support passage of Senate Bill 966 and House Bill 1341. First, the moral right of any employee to decide for himself whether to join or not join any private organization without losing his job is vital to the survival of individual freedom. Secondly, the student's short tenure of employment generally excludes him from the "benefits" for which the union claims he has paid . Combining these two factors with the high cost of modern education, the argu- . ments fo r this legislature are strong on both moral and pragmatic grounds. There are several ways students can assist our effort. l) Let us know of any students who have been forced to join a union in Talent Show Successful To the Editor: The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Talent Show which' was held on Friday, January 29th was · a huge success. The show was enjoyed by a near capacity audience. The profits will benefit many little brothers and sisters. At this time we would like to thank all those people who made the show possi- ble. Without you the First Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters Talent Show would not have ,.been the ..: success it' was. Thank you all for . everything - We couldn't have done it without you I Thank you, Tim Ryan, President Greg Marshall, Treasurer Joanne Gismondi, Secretary NOTICE Don't forget that today is Blood Donor Day in the gym. Go over at any time between IO a.m. and 4 p.m. and donate blood. Your cooperation will make a difference to those who are in need of blood, and you can help your club or residence hall win a prize. order to get a part time or summer . job. 2) Let us know of any students fired from a part time or summer job for refusing to join a union . 3) Circulate a petition in support of the legislation. 4) Testify at a public hearing. 5) Write to your State Senator and State Represen ~ tative urging them to support S.B. 966 and H.B. 1341. Any student who wishes to participate in our effort should contact Pennsylvanians for Right to Work, 1309 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 659, New Cumberland, PA 17070. . Sincerely, Albin W. Simokat President Tourney Backers Thanked To the Editor: The Wilkes Letterwomen and the members of the Women's Basketball team would like to ex·press their thanks to all who were patrons and bought advertisements for the program for our annual Basketball Tournament. We also want to thank everyone who worked hard for the tournament and all who supported the tournament and team in any way. You did make a difference. Thanks so much! Lisa Cobb Corresponding Secretary Lett,erwomen's Club unmeetable by the food service. I am aware of only a few students who have accomplished this feat . Granted such an option would reduce the revenue of the food service, and thus place an additional budgetary burden upon the college, but such an option might also entice the food service to upgrade the quality and selection of its meals to make students want to pay for the meal plan. Ultimately both the college and the students would benefit from the system. This optional meal plan may be an unacceptable proposal to the administration, so I offer a second alternative. The college could adopt a meal ticket plan which could satisfy the wants of all students. For example, the college could offer cafeteria plans of twenty, fifteen, and nine meals per week. Students could then choose the plan which is the most suitable and pay only a commensurate fee. The tickets could be distributed either weekly, biweekly, or monthly at a designated place. Upon I entering the cafeteria, students would simply turn in a ticket. This way the students would pay only for the meals which they actually attend, and they would be able to choose the meal of the day which they most prefer. Meal ticket plans are not novel ideas; many colleges and universities are already using them much to the satisfaction of all involved. Three such institutions are Penn State, Rutgers, and Bucknell. In the long run the adoption of either the meal plan option and/or the ticket system would prove beneficial to all concerned. Among other things it would alleviate some of the crowding in the cafeteria, result in higher quality meals, and cut down on the amount of food which is wasted by · students. ATTENTION! The Manuscript Society is accepting applications for the following positions: Editor .......... . ...... . 2/3 scholarship Associate Editor .......... 1/3 scholarship Art Editor ............... 1/3 scholarship Applications should include the student's major, relevant course work, and a brief paragraph outlining qualifications for the desired position. All full-time Wilkes College students are eligible to apply. USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief .. . ... .. . .... .... ... .. .. ... .. . . .. . . : . Lisa Gurka Managing Editor .. .. . ... .. .. . .. .. .... ... .. ... .. . Mary Kay Pogar News Editor ... . .. . ........ . ... .. ...... . . . ........ ... John Finn Assistant News Editor ... . .. : . ..... ... .... . ...... .. .. Donna Nitka Copy Editor . ... .. .... .. .............. . ... . .. • ... . .. . Amy Elias Feature Editor .. . ... . ........ . ........... . ..... . ... .. Lisa Cobb Assistant Feature Editor ..... . ....... . ..... . ...... 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Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessari1·, of the publication or the college. 0 �February 5, 1981, The Beacon, Page 5 Pennsylvania History Susquehanna River Helps In Ft. Augusta's Success by Damon A. Young Since the white man's occupation in the new world, the Susquehanna River has played the role of a chess board . No matter who was fighting with whom, they all vied for control of the river for it provided transportation, food, water and protection. Throughout the mid-eighteenth century, the British and the French were engaged in an unrelenting struggle for control of the western part of Pennsylvania. The junction of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River in present Northumberland County provided a strategically valuable position for the British, and it was natural that they construct a fortification there. This fort, presumably named after Princess Augusta, was the largest fort built by Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War, the one outfitted largest with troops, and the last one used for military. Fort Augusta was built in answer to the need to contain the French and their Indian allies after their victory over General Edward Braddock in July of 1755. The massacres on Penns Creek near present Selinsgrove the following October, further intensified the danger in the Susquehanna Valley. Construction of Fort Augusta was begun ·in July of 1756 under Colonel William Clapham and was completed by Major James Burd the following year. The Fort was 204 feet in . total length and was constructed of logs and surrounded by a moat and an mandant's quarters. These were occupied by Colonel Samuel Hunter, the last commander of the Fort. In 1852, the commandant's headquarters burned down and a grandson of Colonel Hunter built the house which presently stands at the original Fort site. A large scale model of Fort outer stockade. Due to its physical size and the size of its garrison, Fort Augusta was never under any danger of enemy occupation. A regiment, consisting of eight companies of fifty men each, was almost always present, although the number of men was not constant. The Fort became a center of peaceful Indian activity, providing both a base for sending representatives to confer with Indians, and also a stopping point for the Indians themselves on journeys to treaties and conferences. Trade for the Indians was encouraged by the establishment of a trading post at the Fort. Fort Augusta was abandoned after the Revolution and gradually fell into ruins except for the com- DRABBLE Augusta is preserved today on the Pennsylvania Trail of History, State Route 147, in Sunbury. The model on the site is reproduced at an approximate scale of 1:6. The original well and powder magazine may also be seen at the present site. ® © 1182 Unll9d Feature Syndicate, Inc. 'fAA1''s 1"~€- woR1.o's FAS1'ES1' 'flME. f'OR blVIN& \)f ON A Ru&n<'s C.U6E. '2- by Kevin Fagan t.ii .1~ • - ~ I - -~~ . Japan for the Birds A century ago near· ly all of Japan was a bird sanctuary. But industrialization , the draining of swamps and the end of the feudel era (in which bird huntTOKYO - b -~. 'J -:- - .... ,~ ing was strictly curtailed) have taken a heavy toll on the bird population . Rare species such as the crane and ibis were once common. The Sunday Independent SPRING BREAK '82 FT. LAUDERDALE $129 *DAYTONA BEACH $114 Above Rates Include 7 Nights Lodging at Deluxe Oceanfront Hotels Optional TRIPDATEs Depattures: • New York• Phil. (Metro) • Wash. 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Send . me your brochure pronto. _ ______ I I I I : IL~;_________________ :~--------·· ·--- -------·-;;;-_---- JI PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino 's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicltten ftlz:za Lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m:) All the Macaroni you can eat $2. 59 MeotboHs served with first dish) OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK - Monday to Saturdays 11 to U PHONE 125-0931 . Fro111 5 ■ IO FRII DILIYIRY With A $5.00 Order. �Page 6, The Beacon, February 5, 1981 Music Dept. Offers A Selection OJ Programs individual recitals during- the Spring semester and many juniors offer their recitals which are shared with another person, this semester as well. Each performer chooses his or her area of specialization: instrumental or vocal. These performances are usually only attended by the performer's family, close friends, and department members. The student performer spends many hours working very hard to prepare for the program and the performance exemplifies that hard work. When asked how many hours each student on an average puts into preparing for his or her rectial, Mr. Campbell of the department ~~mmen~d that the senior perfor- by Lisa Cobb Anyone on the Wilkes Campus who is in search of good entertainment is guaranteed to find something being offered by the Music Department. The department boasts a great number of programs which offer a large variety of music . Every Wednesday at 1 p.m., any interested student or faculty member can attend a musical performance in room 2 of Darte Hall. These performances last one-half hour to fifty minutes and the type of performances are varied. These weekly performances, like all programs offered by the music department, are free. * Most seniors offer _their r~_g_uired TICKER TAPE The Infrared photography exhibit "Invisible Light" will continue until Sunday, February 7 in the Sordoni Art Gallery. The weekend hours for the exhibit are: Friday 1-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p .m.; Thursday 6-9 p.m. The Manuscript Society will present the film "Birth of a Nation" at 7:30 p.m . tonight in SLC, Room 1. Theta Delta Rho is sponsoring an All-College Valentine's Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 6 at the Woodlands. Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m., dinner will be at 8 p .m., and dancing will be from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Music will be provided by "Fire and Ice." Tickets are $6.50 per person. The Rosenn Lecture Series will present Anthony Lewis, columnist for the New York Times on Tuesday, February 9 in the CPA at 7:45 p.m. There will be a Spring Fashion Show sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Mall on Thursday, February 11 beginning at 6:30 p .m. • ' The volcano of Krakatoa ' erupted in 1883, creating tidal waves that killed 36,000 persons. The Sunday Independent Lee • • • • • -eow ....._ Coll in Advance for Kegs and Quarters (Must have LCB Cord) -_..., ____! . . L Levi On your College Ring ... ' Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOURS: Phone: '1B7-1202 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 270 Wyoming Av.e. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA & Master Charge Accepted SHOP -------------------------- 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, Po. 18701 Keefer's Jean Junction We Accept Moster Charge I Visa $)5/$30REBATE LOWEST PRICES! Ph. 122-7045 Layaway Avollobte The Beacon photographer captured this scene, a winter sky swelling over the snow-dusted ground, near the Susquehanna River . The chalky sky and stiff grass poking up through the snow are familiar sights around Wilkes at this time of year. We can only hope for clear, crisp days and lots of snow on weekends to provide that Winter Weekend un. Kee h in and en ·o in ! Few , speeches which have produced an electrical effect on an audience can bear the colorless photography of a printed record. Archibald Piilip Primrose, Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929) Reprt. Bartlett's Familiar Quotations Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. -IMpOrtetl....,._ Boutlque•Jewelry•ctothes formance . There is so much being offered this semester, in fact, that anyone on campus who finds himself in search of good music can find something being offered by the department within the week. The music department's offerings are many, varied, and of high quality. Can there be any other incentive to attend? KEEFERS ARMY & NAV'f Across from Bishop Hoban NUMIIER9 Wilkes is a liberal arts school and take this opportunity to be exposed to things outside their current experience. Any student or faculty member who enjoys music is invited to attend any performance. When the musicians are not performing, they are in preparation for a per- - DECKOUR'S BEER f mance is actually the culmination of about fifteeen years of hard work . He said that everything from the student's very first musical lesson through all his learning in college is put into the recital. On an average, however, music majors devote at least two hours a day preparing for that one performance, which is given once, then gone forever. These students are constantly preparing for concerts as well. For each concert, 3½ hours are devoted each day for 9 weeks in preparation. The department offers an orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, madrigal singers, stage band , and pep band . Each music major participates in at least two or three of these groups, devoting many hours to practice. Audience attendance, however, is oft.en poor . Campbell commented that he can't understand why people aren't curious enough to go to a performance even once just to see what it's all about . He pointed out that the quality of performances here at Wilkes is high and that Wilkes compares favorably with the music departments of larger schools. Campbell suggested that the poor attendance at performances may be due to the fact that most high school students are not exposed to music as an art, but he feels that these students should take advantage of the fact that Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BAR0NELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Prices!!! Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston ••H••••••••••••••~••••••••••••••••••..•••..•••••••••~••••• ' '' ' See your Jostens' Representative. DATE: Mon.-Tues., Feb. 8-9 PLACE: TIME: 10-4 Bookstore cm , '~ EJ- t-==========================:J �. February 5, 1981, The Beacon, Page 7 ~tlde:te: 0fTlte:We:e:Jt byEllenVanRiper Righ t now the hottest item on camp us is Mark Popple. Since losing his fi rst three matches of the season, Mark has put together a sixteen - match win streak, and everybody is still counting. Coach Reese's "most consistent wrestler" has been especially phenomenal over the last four contests of the team . Mark started the week with a 16-0 superior decision over his Messiah opponent in the 158 lb . class . Since he usually wrestles at 150, this is indeed a miraculous performance. Wilkes won the overall match 47-4 . Returning to his proper weight class 150, Mark then scored a 15-4 major decision Saturday over his Southern Connecticut foe . Again Wilkes was victorious, 34-10. In a quad-meet held.Jast Saturday, the Colonels beat Harvard and Western New England, but lost to Nebraska. Popple continued his fine performance by pinning his Harvard opponent and by earning a major decision over his opponent from Nebraska, 12-2. He then topped off the week in grand style in pinning his opponent in the Colonel victory over Western New England . Mark is a junior business major, and a former standout from Coughlin High School. The location of the college and the excellent academic and wrestling programs are what attracted him to Wilkes. Coach Reese is pleased that he chose Wilkes, for according to the veteran coach , Mark has come into his own this season. f .. ... .··/ In A.Valiant Effort Wilke s Falls To Penn State the past week. They are now ranked 21 st in the nation . One of the problems the Colonels had going into the Penn State meet was fatigue . During last weekend's "New England swing, " Wilkes took on four opponents, but they had originally planned to wrestle only Harvard on Sunday and Southern Connecticut on Saturday. "The timing was bad to go all the way up there and wrestle a quadrangular meet . We had to go through a long day and a long quad. It was poor timing for what we had coming up," the coach explained. The team didn't get back in Wilkes-Barre until 1:00 a.m. and on Monday the grapplers only had 35 to 40 minutes to work out seriously. That wasn't the only setback of the road trip. In the meet against Nehraska, Mark Correll suffered a separated shoulder in the first period of his bout. Correll managed to finish the match despite the pain, but Correll explained that the biggest disappointment was that the injury came so late in the season . The injury may stifle his chances of competing in post-season tournaments . When the Colonels traveled to Messiah last week, Coach Reese didn't use his usual lineup in order to rest most of his top wrestlers. Scoring for Wilkes were Ron Bonnani (118) and Kevin Stanley (126) by forfeit: Doug Collina (142) and Pat O'Callahan (150) on pins in 3:14 and 3:35 respectively; Mark Popple (158) and Mike Garvin (177) with superior decisions; Jim Mulligan (190) on a major decision; and Jim Johnson (167) with a decision. by Mark James The Wilkes wrestling team had not lost a meet sinc.e early December and had rolled up ten ,.·\i?t,,,.,.,;,,-•••\fi consecutive wins, but the Colonels ran into 9th ranked Nebraska and 14th ranked Penn State in the past week to put their record at 13-4 . The Colonels lost to the Lions 24-19 on Wednesday night after losing to the Cornhuskers 26-16 on ;..,..;=..__..Joli Sunday in a quadrangular meet at Harvard . MARK POPPLE On the whole, however, it was This season has not been all roses not so bad a week for the Wilkes for Mark. He opened with three grapplers. ' In the quadrangular straight losses to Lehigh , Oregon meet, the Colonels bounced back State, and Navy opponents . There after the Nebraska loss to defeat are two reasons for his early season Western New England 38-9 before difficulties. First, he has moved up knocking off an undefeated Hartwo weight classes, and second, in vard team 23-18 . those three matches he wrestled In the beginning of their "New the three top 150 lb. wrestlers in England swing," the Reesemen the nation. traveled to Southern Connecticut Being a competitive and dediand won 34-10 after winning on cated athlete, Mark did not get the road the previous Wednesday down by his early failure, so he with a fine 47-4 thrashing of worked even harder. Since that Messiah. time Mark has been nothing short "I can't complain. The kids have of spectacular. The highlight of his done a good job on a tough season so far is his victory in the schedule," Coach Reese explained . Wilkes Open. He wrestled at 153 "With the schedule we have and and defeated Roy Legacy (unthe team we have, we should be in attached-Syracuse) 8-4 to capture the top twenty, but it's tough for a the crown . small school to be in there. We had Mark is happy about his turnto knock off the number six team around, but he is also looking (Syracuse) to get in there earlier ahead. His goals for the season are this season. " to place in the Eastern ChampionAll four of the Colonels losses ships and then go on to the this year have come at the hands of nationals. If he keeps up his torrid nationally. ranked teams. Wilkes and successful pace, Mark could was ranked 20th earlier this year, possibly even surpass these goals. but have fallen out of the big list in 1:U.lliiiiilliiiliiii!P SUMMER POSITIONS WITH WILKES UPWARD BOUND 2 Resident Directors Full-time, live-in positions. Responsibilities include planning and supervising the dormitory and recreational segments of summer program. Applicants must be college graduates and have experience in residential life and in working with high school youth. Counseling ability and leadership skills are also required. Salary$ 1400, room and board. ENROLL NOW! Penn State results will be published in next week's Beacon . Scoring for Wilkes against Nebraska were Kurt Rowlette (134) with a superior decision; Mark Popple (150) on a major decision; Kris Rowlette (118) on a decision ; and Billy Dodge (126) and Mark Troutman (158) through draws. Against Harvard, Both Rowlettes, Dodge, Popple, Troutman, and Creamer helped the Colonel cause. In the Western New England meet, Wilkes scorers were Billig, Collina, O'Callahan, Popple, Johnson, Garvin, Mulligan and Javer. In the Southern Connecticut matchup, point gainers for Wilkes were Kris Rowlette, Dodge, Popple, Nelson, Johnson, Correll, Creamer, and Mulligan . NOTICE When the men's and women's basketball teams host the rival University of Scranton teams next Wednesday night , Sports Director Dom Augustine. & company will be there to bring to life all the FAST-PACED ACTION on WCLH, 90.7 on your F.M . dial. Women's game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the men's game begins at 8:00 p.m. GOOD JOB- NO PAY: We need sports reporters! Get in line now, make your moves, and land a position with the Beacon Sports Dept. Stop by the Beacon Office, 27 Parrish Hall for more information, before its too late. Take heart, Wilkes Football fans! Can you imagine a college football team going through a whole season and not scoring ANY points ALL YEAR? It's happened 3 times in this century. The three teams that failed to score any points throughout an entire season were Villanova in 1923, Carnegie Tech in 1946, and St. Paul's Poly in 1952. The Sunday Independent April '82 MCAT/DAT hbru•ry '82 LSAT M•rch '82 GMAT • Teml)Ol' ary Center Ill W ilkes- Barre IOI' MCAT DAT LSAT • L ow hourl y cost Oed,ca ted l ull •!ime s tall • Co mp let e TE S T•n•T APE ' "' l.1 c, l mcs for re view ol cl .i<.s lessons ;ind su pplemc n1,1,y ma1eroals. • Small cl ;1sses l ;1ughl b y skill ed mst,uc1o rs • Qppo, 1u mt y 10 ma ke up m,sscd lessons • Vo l um mous home -sl udy mal er iat s cons1 anUy un<l 'tll!d h y researchers e ~pert m t he,r h el d • Qppo,1u n1ty 10 1,ansler 10 an d con ti nue sl udy at any o1 our o ver 85 cen ters 4 Tutor/Counselors Full-time, live-in positions. Responsibilities include supervising high school students enrolled in the academic oriented program. Applicants must have successfully completed their sophomore year at college and demonstrate leadership and the ability to work with youth in a residential setting. Salary $875 plus room and board . OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE GRE PSYCH · GRE BIO ·MAT· PCAT OCAT •VAT ·TOEFL · MSKP ·NMB VQE·ECFMG·FLEX·NOB ·NLE 1 Senior Tutor/Counselor l Full-time, live-in position. Responsibilities include supervising first-semester college students. Applicants must have completed their junior year at college and demonstrate leadership, strong academic skills and experience working with youth in a residential setting. Salary $1050, plus room and board. '. Send resume and letter ofapplication, by February 12, 1982 tu Upward Bound Ross Hall Wilkes College W ilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 ■IllII1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 ~ ,u1r,;(nu110N .. Masom<: Temole SldQ - · 152• l 1ode n Street Allento wn Pa 18 102 S'tCl&llUSSIIIC(ltll ··•·-·· ., ""'•' ~ .. .... ,. . We Accept ~sler Ch,r,e ,nd Viu 39 West Market Street Wilkes-S.rre, P.i. -19701 Phone: 822-1333 Frtt l'.irking ,t Hotel Sterling PJ.lune'ff iara,,letor 1fm.ersnn·s Anne A. Graham, Director WIikes College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action emp loyer. Uuc,llDnt Ctntu 'fa'1'5i°43~fi71' SPORTING GOODS COMPANY EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT · IS COLLEGE NIGHT AT Dates ofProgram:June 14 throughJu: y ~O ~ ~-H ICIIPLAN Chuck Robbins ... REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID FRIDAY, FEB. 5 - LAST CALL SATURDAY, FEB. 6 - NEW MORNING ~ HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. · HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. �Page 8, The Beacon, Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol.XXXIV No.15 February 5, 1981 February 5, 1981 Sidelines Sidelines' Sidelines Sidelines Sidelines Sidelines by Mark James It shouldn't be long before the announcement of a new Wilkes College football coach will be hitting the local media. In the past week or so, the selection committee has been meeting with three top candidates, the last of which left Monday afternoon. 'Tm pretty sure we'll pick one of those three," Athletic Director John Reese explained. "They all turned out to be outstanding. We can't lose no matter which one we pick. I was very impressed with them all." Reese explained that t4e preferred criteria for the new coach to meet included college experience, a background in a winning program, familiarity with a strong offense, and recruiting experience. Each prospect met with some of the players on the team in order to give the selection committee an opportunity to gain some feedback from the athletes. The new coach will choose his own staff for next year. All three men are from out of the area, despite the speculation last year that the new coach would most likely be one of the local high school coaches. The selection committee planned to meet regarding a decision this week, Reese explained . He added that the word should be out in the next two weeks. Who knows? Maybe the Beacon will get an exclusive. Well ... • • • • Congratulations to th~ Gozintas I.M. volleyball team! The team chalked up 11 victories against only one loss to go all the way, with the last wins coming against Hotel 6th and Warner House. The team members are Tod Hogan, Roy Brody, Ishin Tupu, Jeff Wagner, Kirk Forman, Scot Ellis, John Risboskin, Tony Bahktiari, and Beacon photographer Steve Thomas. Way-ta-go! . ... After only three days with sign-up sheets posted, 22 teams have already signed up for the basketball intramurals. I.M. Director Bart Bellairs said that the competition will take place on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. He added that Sunday afternoons may also be made available. The girl's I.M. volleyball season has not come to a close yet. The girls still have a couple of weeks of competition left, but sigr.-up sheets for women's basketball are already posted. Only three teams have signed up so far . As far as the intramural competition goes, Bellairs has a stern warning: "Basketball will be run very tightly. There will not be any flagrant fouls, cussing, or anything." And he's ¢&*$#ing serious . .. sorry, Mr. Bellairs. .... Once again, there is no story on the swim team. If you l~ok at today's sports pages, you'll see only two bylines ... both of which name the sports editors. This isn't an excuse for not covering the team, but rather it is a plea for reporters. Correspondents, maybe? . For all you up-and-coming sports writers, it may be possible to g~t a position covering one of the school's major sports in the future. B~t first, you'll have to help us out. We started at the bottom, but now we re g~tting financial help in the form of scholarships. Is tuition going up agam next year too? What is known about the swim team is that they are still unvictorious. Since the break, the team has lost to Lycoming 59-24, to King's 60-32 ~nd East Stroudsburg 90-32 in a triangular meet. On Wednesday the swimmers lost to Susquehanna 69<l7 . If a team is going to compete, its members deserve credit for doing so, win or lose. The Wilkes swim team has many things going against it. Many of the teams the Colonels & Colonelettes compete against are all men's teams. It's not fair, but ... Shining this season for Wilkes have been Peggy Butchkavitz in the 200 meter breaststroke, and Magan and Michele McGuire in the 200 meter back stroke and 200 meter individual medley and 200 meter butterfly, respectively'. Coach Bob Lewis has been training Rico Ratti for the diving competition. Reed Bello isn't on the team this semester. .... For those wondering why the Wilkes sports seem more current this semester, the answer is simple - guessing. As soon as the Beacon's new typesetter is in full use (probably next year), it will be much easier to stay up to date. . It's just a matter of writing about a Wednesday mght game and guessing the score, then changing it if it isn't correct. This usually occurs late Wednesda ni ht or earl Thursday morning) during layout. Lady Colonels Mired In Slump by Ellen Van Riper The sweetness of victory has once again eluded the Lady Colonels. This past week the women lost all three of their games. At present they are mired in a six game losing streak, and the season record has dropped to 3-8. The ladies began the week by travelling to Elizabethtown College on Jan. 25. The final was 88-41, and it can best be explained by the fact that the Blue Jays are the number one Division III team in the nation . Charlene Hurst led with 18 points, and Kim Smith added 9 points and 9 rebounas. On Jan. 27 the Lady Colonels faced King's at the Wilkes gym . The final score was 68-55. The game was highlighted by foul shooting, or the lack of such opportunities for the Lady Colonels. By the end of the game, King's had hit for 18 of 22, but Wilkes had only 3 for 5. The first half was a virtual stand-off except for the aforementioned foul shooting. At the intermission King's led 35-29. · In the second period both teams began to play a more physical game, especially King's. The Monarchs took advantage of turnovers by Wilkes to build a 54-43 lead. At this point Wilkes switched from a 2-3 zone to a pressure manto-man defense. Unfortunately, the change in strategy backfired. King's took advantage of the gambling Lady Colonels to score lay-ups and to run up the final score. Karen Bove led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but she received more than adequate support from Kim Smith who had 16 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots. The last game of the trio was perhaps the most heartbreaking. The ladies hosted Philadelphia Textile and lost a th rill er, 57 -56. The first half was well played by both teams, and the lead changed hands with practically every basket. At halftime Textile held a narrow 25-22 lead. In the second half, the Lady Colonels were sparked by the play of freshman Beth Fascik and an overall tenacious defense. In a space of four minutes, Wilkes went up 47-40 and forced a Textile timeout. · After the interruption of play, it was all Textile. They came out smoking and hit four straight baskets to gain a lead. The Lady Colonels staged a furious rally, but they ran out of time. Too bad the games are not 41 minutes long, for then the ladies might have pulled this one out. Charlene Hurst topped the scoring with 19, and Kim Smith followed with 11 points and a like number of rebounds. Still In Second Place Cagers Drop Another MAC Game The Wilkes College basketball team continued it's losing ways Wednesday night with a83 -73 loss to Susquehanna. It was the Colonels fourth straight loss on the road, dropping their MAC northeast record to 6-4. Wilkes is now 9-6 overall. Details will be available in next week's Beacon. On Monday the Colonels hosted Philadelphia Textile and lost by a meager 57-55 margin. Leading the Colonels was Rick Sheaffer with a game high 20 points followed by Bob Antonelli with 16 and Kevin Walker with 15. The loss was a heartbreaker of sorts. With three seconds left, freshman Lee Rudick of Textile sank in the first of a one-for-one to put the Philadelphia team up by two. Wilkes attempted a desperation shot, but it didn't work as the Colonels lost their second twopoint contest in as many Mondays. "Our kids played well and with a lot of intensity," Coach Atherton said. "We had chances. It could have gone either way." When asked what he felt about the impossibility of his team reaching its goal of twenty victories this year, Atherton replied, 'Tm not discouraged about that. We're in second place, and that's not bad." In the Textile contest, Bob Antonelli took the team scoring honors with 182. Paul Scaliti, who has 172 on the year, hasn't played since the Scranton game because of a sprained ankle. Wilkes played without the services of either Scaliti or Tony Madden in the Del. Val. and Textile games. Barring any injuries, the two should be available for Saturday's home game against Lycoming. The Colonels helped their MAC record Saturday with a 80-63 drubbing of Delaware Valley. Leading the Colonels was Greg Hychko with 17 points. Antonelli and Walker added 14 apiece. Last Wednesday the Monarchs of King's tasted revenge with a 72-68 win over Wilkes. Walker and Hychko pumped in 17 in the losing cause and Antonelli added 16. ., ,.. UP, UP, AND AWAY! Bob Antonelli (22) streaks high into the air on a fast break against Philadelphia Textile in Colonel action Monday night. In the background are Kevin Walker (44) and Dave Capin (54) for Wilkes. � 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 1982 February 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 February 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8ce1a6311cd1616cef9a6dc1faf05738.pdf 40ad51d89ed3cdd635f53f4ada1cae3b PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol XXXIV No.14 January 29, 1981 Non-profit Organization U.S . Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Department Of Biology Will Undergo Changes by Mary Kay Pogar Biology students who have become accustomed to seeing Dr. Charles Reif teach histology and Dr. Robert Doty teach microbiology in the sequence of mod ules will see some changes nex t year. The Biology Department is presently searching for replacements for these two professors. Dr. Doty will leave at the end of the year due to a ten ure decision . He has been with the Biology Department since 1975 as assistant professor of · biology, and has taught bacteriology and immunology, in addition to the microbiology module. Dr. Reif, Professor of Biology, has been with the college since 1942, and is well known to biology majors as the instructor in the histology module. Dr. Reif will not teach at the college after this year, but will retain his research base here as a Professor Emeritus. He is currently involved in lake research . Dr. Lester Turoczi, chairman of the department, noted that Dr. Reif has been a "major cornerstone of the institution" and of the Biology Department . The department is now in the process of hiring two new biology professors as probationary fac ulty. Such faculty will teach for a limited time, without being considered for tenu re. Faculty members who will be able to fill departmental teaching needs in research, in anatomy and physiology labs, in addition to teaching either the histology or microbiology module are being sought by the department. In short, individuals with a "strong ability to be excellent teachers and quality Room And Board Cost Increase p.3 Thank You, Unigraphic p.4 1\1anuscript Literary And Art p.5 Contest Wrestlers Win; Cagers Lose p . 8 researchers" will be most qualified for the positions . It is also the hope of the biology department to hire a female professo r "to act as a role model" to the female biology students, .according to Dr. Turoczi. In recent years, the department has had only male professors teaching full time. A rumor that Dr. Peter Siver is leaving after this semester has been circulating recently. Several students have claimed that the assistant professor of biology, who teaches all the botany courses, has had two offers, one from Iowa State University, and one from Woods Hole Laboratory. However, according to Dr. Turoczi, Dr. Siver has stated, "I have no offers." The faculty of the department will soon take time for thei r annual re treat, during which they evaluate the biology program. They try to solve any problems and upgrade the program . Dr. Turoczi noted that some possible changes might occur in the modules. More botany and molecular biology, in the form of cell biology and "precursor biochemistry" may be incorporated into the material taught in these courses. However, changing the name of the a module is "totally undetermined" at this time, according to the department chairm an. Student Selections To Who's WhoMaH The 1982 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" will carry the names of 34 students from Wilkes College. These students have been selected because they are among the country's most outstanding campus leaders. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and future potential. They join an elite group of students selected from more than Education committee Involved In soth Anniversary by Donna Nitka An Education Committee, composed of faculty and interested persons from Bucknell University, Wilkes College and their surrounding communities, has been formed to coordinate educational activities for Wilkes' 50th anniversary celebration. Dr. Mahmoud H. Fahmy, director of Wilkes' Division of Continuing Education, has been appointed chairman of the committee. According to Fahmy, activities planned by the committee include an educational exchange at the faculty level, an education symposium featuring distinguished state and national educators, and a series of seminars that will be staffed by members of both Bucknell and Wilkes. He noted that the committee would like to arrange a meeting of the State Board of Education at Wilkes during the anniversary year. Fahmy also stated that the committee would like to invite specialists from outside the education field to speak about their fields of expertise. The activities planned by the committee are not limited to campus activities. Fahmy noted that the committee is exploring the possibility of broadcasting a program on the development of Wilkes College on the local educational television station. Shorter segments, featuring highlights of the college's development, are being considered for broadcast on the commercial television stations. Fahmy also added that, during the anniversary year, South River Street will be known as Wilkes College Boulevard. Dr. Fahmy commented that he would like the 50th anniversary celebration to be a "joyful and meaningful celebration" for students and faculty . He stated that "Wilkes is the college of the com munity," and, as such, the college has a responsibility to become in- College Wins Safety Award by Donna Nitka Wilkes College was recently awarded the Million Man Hour Safety Award in recognition of the college's exceptional employee ~afety record. The award was presented to Wilkes College president Robert Capin by the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Associ,.tion Insurance Company on December 8, 1981 . According to Eugene Manganello, Personnel Director, the college received the award for the period spanning September 24 , 1979 to September 24 , 1981. During this time, Wilkes operated a total of 1, 102,500 man hours with- out a disabling injury, accident, or illness to its employees. Manga nello stated that such a safety record "cannot be accomplished without the help of the students, faculty, staff and administration ." He also added that 11veryone benefits from the high safety standards implied by the safety record, for these standards not only allow employees to a•.1oid injury, but also help control expe11ses. Wiliccs is the only college in the Northeastern district to receive this .a ward . This is the fourth time th~ college has received the Million Man Hour Safety Award. volved in the community. He added that the anniversary celebration will serve to "emphasize" Wilkes' role in the community. The members of the Education Committee are: Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, committee chairman; Dr. Charles Jones, Professor of Education, Bucknell University; Dr. William Moo re , chairman .Department of Education, Bucknell University; Dr. Eugene Hammer, chairman, Wilkes College Department of Education; Mr. Nello Riccetto, executive director, Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18; Mr. Leo Solomon, Superintendent, Wilkes-Barre Area School District; Mr. Robert Capin, president, Wilkes College; Mr. John Chwalek, general chairman, Wilkes College 50th Anniversary . Committee. Other members include: Mrs. Esther Davidowitz, Mrs. Madge Benovitz and Ms. Judy Rasimas. ' NOTICE Do you get along well with people? Are you willing to work hard and get the satisfaction of seeing your story in ·print each week? Would you like to become a member of the BEACON staff and receive anywhere from a 1/4 to a full scholarship? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, then becoming a reporter for the BEACON is for youl The BEACON is looking for reporters to train for possible future staff positions and while experience is preferred, it is not necessary. Interested students should attend a meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p .m. in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm . 27. Attendance is mandatory for those who wish to become reporters or editors. · 1,300 institutions of higher education in fifty states, the District of Columbia and several fo reign nations. Students named to this year's edition are: Mark Barettella, Ridgefield, N.J.; David Capin, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; Lisa Cobb, Taylor, Pa. ; Maureen Connolly, Branchville, N.J .; Roya Fahmy, Dallas, Pa.; Thomas Farley, Carbondale, Pa. ; Shelley Freeman, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; Michael Gould, Broadheadsville, Pa.; Maurita Gries, Dallas, Pa.; Lisa Gurka, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; Sandra Hartdagen, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; Joseph Knox, · Wilke s- Barre , Pa . ; Maribeth Kofira, Taylor, Pa.; Donna Krappa, Dupont, Pa. Also named are: Christine Lain, Sussex, N .J.; Robert Lashock, Hazleton , Pa.; Barbara Metroka, Courtdale, Pa.; Eugene Neary, Hunlock Creek, Pa. ; Ana Nunez, Altoona, Pa.; Larson Orehotsky, Dallas, Pa .; Mary Kay Pogar, Hazleton, Pa.; Thomas Rooney, Lost Creek, Pa .; Martha Sherman, Luzerne, Pa. ; Myron Slota, North Towanda, N.Y. ; Judy Solack, Wilkes-Barre; Barry Spevak, Syracuse, N.Y.; Mark Thomas, Wilkes-Barre; Susan Tomalis, Camp Hill, Pa.; Janine Tucker, Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Anthony Vlahovic, White Hall, Pa.; Gary • Willets, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Bruce Williams, Mountoursville, Pa.; Alan Wirkman, Wyckoff, "!.T.: Christopher Woolverton, Trenton, N.J. "I sometimes think the democratic process itself has done ' us all a grave harm . For instance, the idea of bidding up at election times and making commitments that are going to be hard to fulfill. Politicians like to honor com·mitments, so they fulfill them even when the financial burden is too great. " Prime Minister Malcohm Fraser of Australia, in an interview in Nation's Busin~. Courtesy of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce NOTICE The BEACON meetings usually held on Sunday afternoon at l :00 have been rescheduled. The · meetings will now be held on Friday afternoon at 3:00 in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27. Those people wishing to submit material for publication should be aware that the deadline has also been changed to Friday at 3:00 p.m. This deadline will be in effect for the remainder of the semester. �Page 2, The Beacon, January 29, 1981 BroadwayTheater Weekend: March Announced Plans by Amy Elias Would-be New Yorkers and theater buffs, here's your chance: a Broadway Theater Weekend is in the making for March 26-28. Organized in cooperation with the Edison Hotel and under the direction of Associate Dean of Student Affairs Arthur Hoover, the weekend will include bus transportation to and from New York City, hotel lodgings for two nights, and baggage handling. The cost of the trip will be $65.00 per person, and the trip is open to the entire Wilkes community. ~ Buses will leave Wilkes-Barre at 1:00 p.m. on March 26 and leave New York City at 7:00 p.m. on March 28. Hotel accommodations for the two nights will be provided by the Edison Hotel, which is located on 46th to 47th Street, West of Broadway. According to De~n Hoover, the annual Broadway Theater Weekend has become a popular event at the college, and started when he worked in the Alumni Office. The trip was originally planned only for the alumni, but when Hoover moved back to the Dean's Office the Weekend plans expanded. The trip was soon opened to the entire "Wilkes Family." "We are the catalysts which bring people together," Hoover said. The combination apparently works, for approximately 140 people are "brought together" every year. Part of the attraction of the Weekend is what Hoover calls its "structure and nonstructure": while all transportation and housing details are attended to, there is no schedule of events planned for the three days and nights. Each person can plan his own activities for b;_s stay in the City. . Hoover noted that the trip is an ideal opportunity for students who have not experienced the Broadway theater, because of the low , cost and non-structured format. He added that there will probably be many students who plan to participate and want to see a show but who will have no particular show in mind. To the undecided, Hoover recommends TKTS, a service located in Duffy's Square in the heart of the theater district. Here theatergoers can stand in line for tickets to all Broadway shows that are not sell-outs, and these tickets are priced at one-half their box-office price: Wilkes College Cultural Events Calendar Spring - DATE 10-Feb. 7 20 PARTY PLANNED YOU are invited to attend an all-college Valentine's Day Dinner Dancel The date is Saturday, February 6, 1982 at the · Woodlands, an Inn. Cocktail hour will begin at 7 p.m. with a sitdown dinner being served at 8 p.m. Dancing will be from 9 p .m . to 1 a.m. to the music of "Fire and Ice. " Ticket price for this great night is just $6.50/per person . Tickets are on sale in the Student Center 11 -1 daily. Sponsored by 7:.30 p .m . 7 &9 p.m . 29 FILM: Jazz Singer ($.25) (CPA) 7 & 9 p.m . FEBRUARY 5 FILM: (To be announced) (SLC) Room 1 7 :.30 p .m . 8 MUSIC: Wind Ensemble Concert (CPA) 8 :1 5 p.m. 9 ROSEl"ll"I LECTURE SERIES: Anthony Lewis, Columnist for the New York Times (CPA) 7:45 p.m. 12 FILM: Potemkin (SLC) Room 1 7:.30 p.m. 1.3 FILM: Murder by Death ($.25) (SLC) Room 101 7 &9 p.m. 14-Mar. 7 19 FILM: Brubaker ($.25) (CPA) FILM: Citizen Kane (SLC) Room 1 2 7:.30 p.m . THEATRE: '" 110° in the Shade'" A musical. (CPA) FILM: Once in Paris (SLC) Room 101 9 p.m . CONCERT 8t LECTURE SERIES: Smithsonian Jazz Ensemble (CPA) 8 p.m . 16 MUSIC: Sonata Concert (CPA) 18 COl"ICERT 8t LECTURE SERIES: The Temple Trio (CPA) 19 FILM: The Big Sleep (SLC) Room 1 7:.30 p .m . 21 CONCERT 8t LECTURE SERIES: Mccarter Theatre in Shaw's '"Arms and the Man '" 7 :.30 p .m . 21-Apr. 18 8:15 p.m . 8p.m . ART EXHIBIT: Berenice D'Vorzon : Paintings. Sordoni Art Gallery 26 FILM: Breathless (SLC) Room 1 7 :.30 p .m . 27 FILM: Electric Horseman ($.2 5) (SLC) Room 101 7 & 9 p.m . 28 MUSIC: Alumni Concert (C PA) 29 CONCERT & LECTURE SERIES: Carol Teitel, '"The Faces of Love '" (CPA) .3 :.30 p .m . 8p.m. APRIL 2 FILM: Godspell (SLC) Room 101 16 FILM: The Man Who Loved Women (SLG:) Room 1 7 :.30 p .m. 21 MUSIC: Cap and Bell Singers. Gies Hall 8:15 p.m . "' 2.3 lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) 27 $2. 59 ,,.._ 5 ■ 10 ,_II DILIYl■Y Wltll A $5.00 Order. 7 &9 p.m. MARCH 25-May 2.3 PHONI 825-0938 ART EXHIBIT: Scholastic Art Competition . Sordonl Art Gallery 26 Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza MeatbaHs served with first dish) 8p.m. FILM: The Rose ($ .25) (CPA) (Opposite Perugino 's Villa) . OPEN SIX DA YI A WIIK - Mondoy to Saturday: 11 to 11 COl"ICERT 8t LECTURE SERIES: Alice Artzt, Guitarist (CPA) FILM: Psycho (SLC) Room 1 22-24 All the Macaroni you can eat ART EXHIBIT: '" Invisible Light: Photographs. '" Sordoni Art Gallery 22 T.D.R. PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street TIME(5) 24 28 Chris Lain, chairperson of the event, noted that she would like to encourage commuters, faculty and, of .course, dorm students, to give blood. The number of blood donors is usually low during the winter months, so the need for blood is especially critical now . EVENT -- JANUARY Human Services by Mary Kay Pogar The Human S~rvices Committee will sponsor the second Blood DonC'r Day of the 1981-82 school year on Friday, February 5 from 10 a.m . until 4 p.m . in the gym. A $25.00 prize will be awarded to the residence hall having the highest percentage of donors. Also, a plaque will be awarded to the club or organization with the highest percentage of donors. Approximately 280 donors gave blood at the last Blood Donor Day on November 6. This time, a goal of 300 donors has been set. Last time, a concerted effort was made to involve commuters in the event, and· as a result, more commuters gave blood. There will be a prize for commuters giving blood on February 5, as an incentive for them to donate. 1982 Wilkes College proudly presents its Cultural Events Calendar for the Spring of 1982. All events listed are open to the public, and, unless otherwise indicated , there is no charge for admission. Since some events are subject to change, it is suggested that you call the Wilkes College Connection at 826-1135 or the Public Relations Office at 822-8413 for updated information prior to the event(s) you wish to attend . 26-28 Blood Donor Day Set , Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766 I 7 & 9 p .m . THEATRE: '" Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead '" FILM : Last Year at Marienbad (SLC) Room 1 7:.30 p.m . ART EXHIBIT: '"David Armstrong: Paintings'" MUSIC: College Choir & Wind Ensemble (CPA) 8:15 p.m. MUSIC: Chamber Orchestra (CPA) . 8 :15 p .m. MAY 4 .30 ART EXHIBIT: Summer Show Sordoni Art Gallery ~ �January 29, 1981, The Beacon, Page 3 -CC St~dent Forum Set For Feb. 2 by John Finn ,\ Student Forum will be conducted by the Commuter Council next Tuesday, February 2, in Stark learning Center Room 101 , from i l :00 a.m. to 12:00 noon . The :orum is a attempt by the Council _to become more responsive to commuters' needs and problems, according to Joe Knox, President. Knox said he is lookin g forward to audience response and participation, and if this event is successful, he will plan additional foru ms. Although each weekly council meeting is open to all students, last semester several Council members said that they perceived a need fo r a more informal setting which would allow a large group of students to address the council. At the council meeting>fonday evening, January 25, Knox encouraged all Council Members to invite their constituents to attend the forum and voice their opinions on problems facing commuters. One member suggested that if successful, the forums should be conducted on a regular monthly basis . The Forum signals one of several new directions the council is moving in this semester. At the first meeting on Jan . 21 , Knox told the council, "We only have one more semester to make om:_ mark here." The most ambitious project now under consideration by the council is the establishment of a fu nd fo r fu ture constructio n of a multi-level parking lot on campus. This "Long Range Plan," according to Knox, would mean that actual construction might not begin for at least 20 years. He added that although none of the present members of the council would benefit from the project, this may be the best to time to initiate the fund. Knox's rough estimate for such construction at today's market prices is 2 million dollars, and man y representatives are skeptical about the council's ability to carry out the plan . It would necessitate the establishment of a fund separate from the council's regular account. The fund would be invested and would have to be sustained by succeeding Councils fo r the next two decades . Even then, the council's funds alone would be insufficient and would require fi nancial committmen ts from other sources. The council is, however, considering alternatives to this plan . S tudent Cent er B oard Spring Semeste r Activities Listed I • by Mary Kay Pogar The Student Center Board has planned several activities fo r the spring semester to ta ke the boredom out of those long winter evenings . The Board, and four other organizations, SC , CC, IRHC and the Housing Office, will each sponsor one of five bus trips to Elk Mountain for nigh t skiing on Wednesday nights . The firs t trip was Wednesday, January 27, and the other fou r trips are sched uled for February 4, 10, 18 and 24. Those who go on the ski trip with the group will have reduced rates at the ski area. A lift ticket will cost only six dollars, and a package including lift ticket, rentals and a lesson will be eight dollars . Students are urged to • ' make reservations for the bus early, since there is room fo r only 43 on the bus. If the response is large, however, a second bus may be considered, at a nominal cost to students. If only one bus is used, the transportation is free. An excursion to Atlantic City on · February 7 with the Student Center Board as sponsor is also plan ned . Ticket price is $18 .50, but actual cost of the trip is only $8.50, since the casino gives ten dollars to each person . Future Student Center Board plans call for a dart tournament on February 11, with cash prizes for the top fou r fi nishers. White water rafting later in the semester, a Winter Weekend party and a trip fo r two to Florida are also being considered . The hours of the Student Center will remain the same as last semester. The Cavern will be open from 9 a.m . to · 11 p .m . on weekdays, and fro m noon until 11 p.m. on weekends. For more info rmation on Student Center Board activities, contact Jay Tucker at the second floor of the Student Center. t Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley . LOWEST PRICES! • • • • • by Donna Nitka IRHC President Bill Lourie announced that the administration has adopted a residence hall funding policy that will raise the cost of room and board by approximately $40, beginning the 1982-83 school year. The policy was recommended to the administration by IRHC as a possible alternative to the $200 differential fee the administration originally planned to charge residents of the new hall, and was based on the results of the executive cou ncil's poll of residence hall students. According to Lourie, the results of last semester's poll showed th;:.t, of the 570 residence hall students who participated, 407, or 71 % , tavored the $40 increase while only 163 students, or 29 % , preferred the $200 differential fee. The council subm itted these results to President Capin, the administration , and the Board of Trustees. Social committee chairman Raul Gochez listed the various upcoming events being sponsored or cosponsored by IRHC. A Student Center Party will be held tonight, January 29, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m . The theme of the party will be "Pajam a Party." The Valentine's by Abigail Gage Jay Tucker, Assistant Director of Housing and Director of the St udent Center, has been coordinating the ski trips that have already been posted in some dorms . The busses to Elk Mountain will be free, sponsored by several campus organizations ineluding the Student Center, Commuter Council, I.R .H .C . and housing. The first trip will be Jan . 27, and buses will leave the Student Center at 3:30 and will retu rn YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland to the college at mid night . (See related Student Center Board article.) The Athletic Committee announced that on Feb. 13 the wrestling coach, John Reese, will be celebrating his 300th wrestling victory. Congratulations were given to the head •coach . Several parties have been planned for the semester, including a Florida Beach Party on Feb. 27. The door prize will be a trip fo r two to Florida, with paid airfare and a hotel room for a week . There will also . be a Winter Weekend meeting on Feb. 11 to organize the event which will take place the weekend of the Feb. ,26. Activities will include a gym party MONDAY Beef Raviol i Beef Creo le Soup TUESDAY Hot Turkey Sandwich With Gravy Tomato Ri ce Soup Phone: '1B7-1202 STORE HOURS: 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 270 Wyoming Ave. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA & M aster Charge Accepted WEDNESDAY Hot M eat Loaf Sandwich Wi t h Gravy Crea m of M ushroom Soup ENROLL NOW! Fea tured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BON JOUR BARO NELLI SERG IO VALE NTI And others all at DiscOJ,!nt Prices!!! Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave .. Kingston -~ -- ' '' -FRIDAY Pierogies Split Pea Soup - - - - N OTIC E - - - The Alumni Office will be hiring fifteen to twenty students for evening telephone work beginning in January and continuing throughout the Spring semester. Interested students who qualify for the Work-Study Program and who can work one, two, or three evenings a week between 6 and 10 p.m . should contact the Alumni Office on the third floor of Weckesser Hall. Applicants should po~ good oral communications skills and a pleasant telephone voice. • Temp0rary Centef •n Wdkes•Barre lo, MCAT/OATI LSAT • Low hourl y cost Oed,ca!ed l ull• t/mes ta11. • Co mple te TEST-n-TAPE'"' lac,tit,es for review ol c la.~s lessons and suppleme n ta ry ma1eri als • Small clas sesraughtbysk1lled instructo1s. • Oppor l un1ty toma keupm,ssc dlessons. • Volu m ,nous hom e -st udy maler,als constantly upda!'!dbyrese arc n e1s e,per1,nl heir lleld • Op p o11un1!y1 0 i ra nsfer l o andcon tmuestudya t THU RSDAY Crab Patti es Wi t h Cole Slaw Chi cken Noodle Soup fro m 9 to 1 and games in. the gym on Saturday from 11 to 4. Elaine Kerchusky, S.G ., Vice President, chaired the meeting in place of President Ana Nunez. Kerchusky an nounced the resignation of Melissa Monahan as publicity chairman, but she also welcomed the new senior class representatives, Susan Bennet and Rob Doty. Aprif '82 MCAT/DAT February '82 LSAT March '82 GMAT OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE GRE PSYCH · GRE BIO ·MAT· PCAT OCAT ·VAT ·TOEFL · MSKP •NMB VQE·ECFMG·FLEX·NOB·NLE t ~~ -H lalPIAN [du c1tio "1I Cenlt1 • lU T ,AJ.,01 11011 , n t l U I US U IICl1 1l l -,,. ,. DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban anyorourovei6 5 ce nten Keefer's Jean Junction Party will be held Friday, February 12, at the Woodlands from 8-1. Music will be provided by "Love Train" and the cost is $5.00 per person. The St. Patrick's Day Party will be held March 27 in the gym from 9-1. Music will be by "The Great Rock Scare." Everyone was reminded of the upcoming Blood Donor Day on Friday, February 5. The blood drive will be held in the gym from 10 a.m . to 4 p.m . A prize of $25 will again be awarded to the residence hall with the highest percentage of donors . Food Committee chairperson Mary Kutz listed the cafeteria specialty nights fo r the month of February. They are: February 3, Italian Spceialty Night; February 10, Soup Night; February 23, Donut Night. She also noted that on Tuesdays and Thursdays a deli will be offered in addition to other selections, so students can prepare their own lunches . Advisor Paul Adams reminded residence hall students that Resident Assistant applications for the 1982-83 school year are now available in the Housing Office. Deadline for the applications is Wednesday, February 3. Tucker D iscusses SCB Ski Trips KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Levi To Fund New Residence Hall Student Government . . Lee Room And Board Cost Increase 'i'f1"5j'435'.211r Mas=ocTemo,. Bldo ·· 152, U ndo:!n S11 w1 . Allentow n p,3, 18102 •H••lt!h, ...,.,. OUISl~(~T sun Utt 101,;nt tOCUJ 1/U Ph.122-7045 -Imported......_ -Cow..__ Call In Advance foi' Kegs and Quartets (Must have LCB Card) . �Page 4, The Beacon, January 29, 1981 ( 'Wet&W1i,i' Thank You! We at the Beacon would like to extend our warmest thanks to Mr. Ralph Brandwene and Unigraphic Color Corporation for their donation of a typesetter to the Beacon and Wilkes College. This piece of equipment, which was too costly for us to purchase first hand, will eventually enable us to typeset all the stories that appear in the Beacon. Besides cutting back on our budget, the typesetter will offer invaluable experience to staff members and others who will be trained to use it. The typesetter will not only be used by us at the Beacon, but will also eventually be used by the Manuscript, the newswriting class, and a few others. Once again, our thanks to Mr. Brandwene and Unigraphicsl Winter Weekend AnnounceJ To the Editor: Greetings from Siberia! We, the W interW ee ke nd Committ ee would like to welcome y'all back from break. We know y'all had a great time and nou just can't wait to hit the books again (cough). But we really hope that you're all psyched for another Wilkes WinterWeekend, because it's gonna be super! The WinterWeekend Committee would just like to take this opportunity to remind you that this year, WinterWeekend will be held the weekend of Feb. 26 to 28. You should now begin to think about rounding up a team because applications will be around campus by Jan. 30th . The theme for this weekend is "WinterWeekend 1982 . . . Wet & Wild! ". As you'll 'Older' Studen t Speaks Out Against 'Rude ' B ehavior To the Editor: I am an "older" student (mid20's) on cam pus enrolled in Freshman level classes, and once again this semester I am appalled at the extremely rude behavior exhibited in class by many students at the Freshman level. Students who carry on conversations irrelevan t to the lecture material are not only being disrespectful to their instructor, but also inconsiderate of their peers. Hard as this may be to fathom - some students actually want to get an education and are interested in what the instructor has to say. Perhaps if the talkative students were aware of the tremendous amo unt of time and energy involved in preparation of class lecture, etc., they would be silent out of respect for this alone. Irregardless (sic), this type of behavior is immature and inexcusable of college-level individuals. So grow up KIDS !!!!! You are not in High School. You're being prepared for the "real world" where adults are responsible for their own actions. Why not begin accepting responsibility fo r your actions now by showing your instructors and fello w students a little respect and consideration . Education is a privilege start acting as if you deserve it. Name withheld on request Amy Marcy Beach's Gaelic Symphony" was written in 1896. It was the first symphony compose by an American woman . Sunday Independent Non--military Actions Urged Against Soviet Union To the Editor: On December 23, 1981, President Reagan in a televised address informed the American people that the tragic events now occurring in Poland have been precipitated by public and secret pressure from the Soviet Union, and that copies of the martial law proclamation imposed in Poland in .December, 1981, were printed in the Soviet Union in September, 1981. President Reagan is the only leader of the Western democracies who has repeatedly •shown the unusual courage to accuse the Soviet Union of reserving the right "to commit any crime, to lie and to cheat" in a persistent campaign to promote global revolution and one-world communist dictatorship. History has shown us that it is the well-established practice of the Soviet Union to print orders dealing with foreign countries. For instance, in 1939 maps were printed in the Soviet Union showing the independent Baltic States, Lithusania, Latvia, and Estonia, as republics of the Soviet Union. Besides, orders were signed by the secret police of the Soviet Union, the NKVD, to register and deport the anti-communist citizens of those independent countries, although the Baltic countries were occupied by the Russian troops in June, 1940. It is very en<;ouraging to see that Americans of the Polish descent have engaged in protest NOTICE Do you get along well with people? Are you willing to work hard and get the satisfaction of seeing your story in print each week? Would you like to become a member of the BEACON staff and receive anywhere from a 1/4 to a full scholarship? If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, then becoming a reporter for the BEACON is for you! The BEACON is looking for reporters to train for possible future staff positions and while experience is preferred, it is not necessary. Interested students should attend a meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27. Attendance is mandatory for those who wish to become reporters or editors. dem onstrations in th e U.S. Americans of the Ukrainian , Hungarian, Czech, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian and other Eastern European descent likewise believe that the time has come to attack the Soviet Union, the prison of peoples, by all non-military means, and ask for the restoration of independence and selfdetermination for the captive peoples in Eastern Europe. Informed and concerned persons should insist that Americans must refrain from selling any American technology and farm products to Russia. It is obvious that only strong economic sanctions or an embargo imposed against the Soviet Union may promote the disintegration and fall of the Russian privileged colonial empire. Sincerely yours, Dr. Alexander V. Berkis 1200 Fourth Ave. Farmville, VA The first oil well was drilled in Western Pennsylvania in 1859. ~undaylndependent surely see, this theme is highly appropriate because of all of the snow which adds to the fun , and not to mention this year's teams will be named after you're favorite drink! We have alot of stuff in store for ya and wouldn't want anyone to miss out, so don't mess around! Get out there and get a team! We also would like to invite anyone who would like to help us out to please do so, we can sure use it! Just because you want to be on a team doesn't restrict you from giving us a hand . If anyone is interested in helping, or if you just want to listen in, there will be a brief meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11 :00 a.m. in the new S.G. office in the Student Center. If you have any ideas on how to enhance the weekend, or any questions, contact Chris Fellin at 822-72~6, Chris Lain at ext. ll 8, Lor Martir: at ext . 115, or Tom Farley at exl 123. We'll be keeping you posted a, time goes on as to games, applici:tion deadlines, parties, meetings, and all of that other neat stuff which you'll need to know, so watch the bulletin boards and this newspaper. See y'all later! The WinterWeekend Committee Gove rnor Pra ises Debate Union Editor's Note: The Wilkes College Debate Unicm recently received a letter of commendation from Governor Dick Thornburgh praising the success of the College forensic organization. The Debate Union has been a part of Wilkes College since 1948, and has won over 431 trophies and awards within the last eight years. TO: WILKES COLLEGE DEBATE UNION As .Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I am pleased to commend you on your fine collegiate debating performance . Your impressive record of victories in state and national contests reflects your demonstrated excellence in communicating effec- tively, and you have brought great honor not only to yourselves and your school, but to the entire Keystone State. The ability to think logically and to express oneself clearly is a skill which is truly vital to the progress of our state and nation . I congratulate Dr. Bradford L. Kinney and all the "Kin ney's Kids" on capturing many prestigious titles and hopes that you will continue to bring worthwhile recognition to yo ur home state. On behalf of all the citizens of the Commonwealth, I offer sincere best wishes for many more successful and rewarding ro unds of competition. Dick Thornburgh Governor USPS 832-080 Editor-in-Chief . . ... . .............. . ..... . .......... Lisa Gurka Managing Editor .......... . . . .... . .............. Mary Kay Pogar NewsEditor ..... -. . ................... . .............. John Finn Assistant News Editor .... . . .' .... . ....... . ........... Donna Nitka Copy Editor .. . .. . ............ . ............ .. .... . . . . Arny Elias Feature Editor . ........................ . ......... . . . . Lisa Cobb Assistant Feature Editor .. . ..... .. .......... . ..... 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Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessari1v of the publication or the college. �,1,nuary 29, 1981, The Beacon, Page 5 Deadline February 20 1\,ianL!script Society Sponsors Literary & Art Contest by Doug Fahringer The Wilkes College literary magazine, the Manuscript, is currently sponsoring a Literary and Art contest. The magazine will be accepting poetry, creative writing, and 8xl0 art work for publication in this year's edition. According to Shelley Freeman, Manuscript Editor-in-Chief, cash prizes will be awarded for the best literary work and the best work of art entered. The contest deadline is February 20 and all works to be •L. ~ m financial scholarships, are lHt;Ha ..... _ _ _ J;,.t. Editor-in-Chief, Associa(;:; ~~:~~r: and Art Editor. Besides publishing the magazine, the Manuscript Society also sponsors a Film Series; the first film of the Spring semester, "Psycho," was shown last Friday to a full house in Stark Learning Center. Other Society activities include a James Joyce Study Group and a writing workshop which is planned for this spring. The workshop will b~ _an all- submitted may be placed in the Manuscript mailbox on the second floor of Kirby Hall. Freeman also noted that the Society is presently looking for a cover design for the magazine, and that all art submissions from interested Wilkes students are now being considered . Applications are now being accepted for Manuscript editorial positions for the 1982-83 school term, Freeman added. The positions available, which bring with college activity, and will be open to the entire Wilkes campus. c' "--··•,,riot Society meets 1 he !VliUIU""--c • every Thursday at 11 a. m. ;;-; S.L.C. 257, and meetings are open to any Wilkes student who has an interest in the fine arts. The advisors for the Manuscript Society ~!e Dr. Patricia Heaman and Dr. Robert Heaman . ta. DIAMOND LAURENCE OLIVIER 6:45p.m. ONLY CPA Tonight $.25 with Wilkes ID DRABBLE TM rr ~E.E.M-S LIKE. E.-JE.R'\ONt, "A'S 1""E.1~ OWlll l..lNE OF O~S\C:,NER Cl..01\.\E.S -f\.\E.SE~ OP.'1S, VA°fK\CK i'?,s f)J MA'IU. \JAQ C:001.0 C:.E'f "'~ OWN LINE. Of \JESU,l'lER. ES~ 0 .. -1=========1 lt,lS'fUQ Of A l..liil..£ Al..l..\<>ATOR ON 1"\.-\E. VOCl<.Ei', "E. CO\Jl..\J \.\A'JE A l..1,,1,E ~ SE\:.R cAt-t . Reinforce your college degree and get a better start through Army ROTC . Get management training. Self-discipline. A sense.of confidence . Earn t he ext ra credentials that wi ll set you apart as a responsible achiever. 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SEE M A JOR BOB KEENAN R oom &00, Hal ey-Marian Hall, King's College .· BY PAPPAS 155 N. Main St. Phone 825-7110 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 DRAFT BEER Boutique•Jewelry•Clothes 6 PACKS TO GO Layaway Available We Accept Master Charge I Viser DELIVERY TO COLLEGE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGHT AT 82&•5900, Ext. # 718 ifmersnn· ,a Army ROTC.@) REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATU RDAY NIGHTS Learn what·it takes to lead. HOURS: 11 :00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. MON.-SAT. HAPPY HOUR 11 :00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. I �Page 6, The Beacon, January 29, 1981 Christine Donahue Wilkes Graduate Performing With NE P(i~ Ph?lti-i~itianic years and for two sea~~~~ t~:;,~~ w•· --· ith· "''4Y"" ~ Th ea t re m , a ! .:.. ~, vpera wide variety of roles ranging from Cio Cio San to Rosina. She has sung leading roles with the . Juilliard Opera Dep artm ent , American Opera Center, Houston Grand Opera, San Antonio Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre Spring Festival, and the Youngstown, Ohio, Symphony Society. Her concert appearances have included the Verdi Requiem with the Juilliard Symphony, the Victoria, Tex., Symphony, and the University of Houston Festival Orch~stra. She has made numerous appearances in the Wilkes-BarreScranton area and will sing the role of Violetta when the Philhar- Soprano Christine Donahue, a Metropolitan Opera National Auditic;-,_~ win!"!~! Wi~! .;!"" "' ~:~ .. .1. Hl:,, l U t! le:.ding role of Frances Slocum when the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents the wo rld premiere of Richa rd Wargo's concert opera, "The River Flows," as part of the orchestra's "Pennsylvania Tricentennial Celebration," Friday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 at the Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre, and Saturday, Jan . 30 at 8:30 at the Masonic Temple, Scranton . A native of Kingston, Miss Donahue was graduated from Wilkes College and th"° Juilliaid · School, from which she received a master's degree in voice and opera. Miss Donahue was a member of Houston Opera Studio for three _.., ' .o,_ ... ::::.:,nic presents a full concert version of L a Tra viata in April. The January concerts will be under the baton of music director Hugh Wolff and will also feature Aaron Coplan's popular orchestral mas t e r pieces, " Appa lachian Spring" and "A Lincoln Portrait." The Wilkes-Barre performance on January 29 will be taped by WVIA-TV for inclusion in a onehour documentary about the Philharmonic and the world permiere, to be shown on all Public Television stations in the state in late May. Miss Donahue will be joined in the world premiere by tenor Mark Thomsen, baritone Paul Rowe, and mezzo-soprano Kate Nesbit. Tickets for the Philharmonic's "Invisible Ligh t" sordoni Exhibits Infrared Photography share in some common concerns; The Smithsonian Institution they challenge habitual ways of Traveling Exhibition of infrared seeing and present new discoveries photography "Invisible Light" is assisted by infrared film . currently at the Wilkes College The Gallery is open to the public Sordoni Art Gallery. The exhibit, which will remain on display until February 7, includes 65 black and white and five color photographs by 32 artists. Although the infrared technology has been available since the discovery of photography, it has only recently become popular as an art form. Photographs show common objects surrounded by halos, as if lit by moonlight, and the infrared technique gives an ethereal effect. In each of the diverse images, perception is challenged and expanded by a process which is photographic yet renders a subject differently from what is expected visually. "Invisible Light" is one of the first exhibitions of infrared photography as fine art; previously, this type of photography was utilized mainly in scientific areas. Over ~ - - - - - - - - 41 1,000 photographs were submitted for consideration, from which the ty 65 were chosen. The main goal. c· · & during the initial stages ofselection Olllpany , was to demonstrate a va riety of 704 S. Main St. approaches to infrared film . When , this criterion was met, final Phone 824-4907 choices were based on formal COLD BEER values, ima ge r y, aesthet ic qualities, and the relationship of BARRELS AND TAPS each photograph to the others. All the photographers represented t Ci t !t · t t t t B e v erage free of charge . Hours for the exhibit are Monday through Friday and Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. , Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. " Pen ns ylvania Tric en t ennial Celebration" are available thro ugh the ticket hotline, 654-4788, and at the following locations: Gallery of Sound stores and Book and Record Mart, Wilkes-Barre; Paperback Booksmith and Spruce Record WANTED The Easter Seal Society is in need of individuals to work with handicapped men and boys from June 15 to August 13. Opportunities include salary, room, board, and laundry service. For fu rther details, contact: Shop, Scranton; and B&C Music Studio, Pittston . Concert hall box offices will open at 6:30 p.m . on the evening of the performance, but early reservations are advised due to the special nature of the program . Director of Recreation and Camping The Pennsylvania Easter Seal Society P.O. Box497 Middletown, PA 17057-0497 Telephone: (717) 939-7801 TICKER TAPE The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, conducted by Hugh Wolff, will present Pennsylvania's Tricentennial Celebration and will feature a soprano performance by Christine Donahue. The concert will be held at 8:30 p .m. in the Irem Temple. The Women's Free Lecture Series will present a discussion by Mae Yahara entitled "Sports Medicine: New Approach to Therapy" in the Osterhout Library on Monday, Feb. 1 at 12 p .m . The Wilkes-Barre YMCA and the "Women's Right to Know Winter Series" will sponsor a lecture, "Hypertension and Stress," to help women cope with the strains of today's world. The program will be held at the YMCA on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 12:45 p.m . The Sordoni Art Gallery will be showing the exhibit "Invisible Light" until Sunday, Feb. 7. The exhibit features photographs utilizing heat-sensitive film. The Gallery hours are Sunday through Friday 1-5 p.m .; Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. ; Thursday 6-9 p .m . $)5/$30REBATE On your College Ring , t t t 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre HOURS: DAILY lOAII · S:30PI · I.ION . & THURS. lOAI · 9PI r11zl, F] ·t 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK VARDEN STUDIO will b e on Campus Wed. , F eb. 3 from 11: 00-2: 00 to hand out Senior Portr ait Pack. In the Student Center Balance will b e due at that time. _,-@~~~~~ Rebate offered Feb. s-12 \ , ..n;.;.1u• ~rangier HOODED SWEATSH IRTS FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS - PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS See the_ Jostens' Display at Locatwn: College Bookstore Only. q;r, , l..~~ @/Jal~ [- ·] r \ �January 29, 1981, The Beacon, Page 7 Lady Colonels Lose To Dickinson & Albright Smith added 24 apiece. The Lady Colonels next returned to their home court where they suffered a heartbreaking 58-56 loss at the hands of Dickinson College. The game was a nip-and-tuck affair throughout.Wilkes mixed up inside and outside shots for points, and Dickinson exploited a weakness in the middle of the defense to score close baskets and draw fo uls. In the end, the Lady Colonels had chances to tie, but a breakdown of the offense was the fatal blow according to Coach Roberts. Kim Smith turned in a super human effort with 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots. Hurst and Continued from page s experienced players. After the tournament the team had a week lay-off, and it showed in the next game. The ladies travelled to the gym on North Main Street to face King's College The game did not live up to its billing as the Lady Colonels were downed 96-81. Defense was not the name of the game as both teams virtually scored at will. Hurst led with 26, and Bove and ATTENTION: WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM MEETING - Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1982, 11 :15 a .m. at Weckesser Annex . All interested candidates for the 1982 Wilkes softball team should attend this very important meeting. Discussion about ':}'inter practice, the spring trip, and fund · raising. Contact Coach Roberts or Coach Meyers at Weckesser Annex, ext. 342 if you plan to play, but cannot attend the meeting. . I ' I In Other Sports News. • • In late breaking sports news (the Beacon deadline is well before Wednesday night), the Wilkes wrestling team won its ninth victory in a row with a 4 7-4 victory at Messiah. _ In basketball, the Colonels continued their skid with their third consecutive loss to an MAC rival. King's won 7 2-68 Wednesday to drop Wilkes' MAC record to 5-3 and overall record to 8-4. Sign up sheets for basketball intramurals are up now . The exhibition season should be underway next week. A prediction: Braunstein's Army will cheat the most . In the meantime, the I.M . volleyball season is coming to a close. Girls basketball intramurals should begin within the next few weeks . I.M . Director Bart Bellairs will begin pushing some of the · zany events such as mud wrestling and pillow fights, et . al. Visit the gym for more information . Speaking of Bart Bellairs . . . he's a dad . It's a girl! Her name is Kathryn Laurel, or Katie for short, and she was born on January 18 . Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Bellairs. But didn't Bart want a boy? Of course not . "I sort of wanted a girl to tell you the truth . I'll want a boy later on," Bart explained. Will she be an athlete? Well ... the coach explained, that'll be up to her. Chuck Robbins ... ' SPORTING GOODS COMPANY We Accept ~sler Ch,rge ,nd Viu 39 West ~rket Street Wilkes-~rre, P~. 19701 Phone: 822-1333 Free P•rling •I Hotel Sterling P.J.lwlie'H Proprietor Bove chipped in 20 and 11 respectively. The team then went on the road to Albright College. They were defeated 75-70, and the reason was fou ls. Unnecessary fouls in the first half came back to haunt the Lady Colonels in the second period. Kim Smith was beset by a case of mistaken identity and fouled out . The referees apparently called her number mistakenly on three occasions. With Kim went the control of the backboards, so the tide turned to Albright. Charlene Hurst led the way with 24, and fellow freshman Lori Cashour and Smith added 14 and 10. - THE GIRL'S GOT STYLE . Charlene Hurst (20) is true to form as she rises above a pair of Dickinson defenders to launch a jumper. Hurst scored 20, but the ladies lost 58-56. SAVE $10.00 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE OF YOUR ULTRIUM COLLEGE RINGI TO ENTER: PLACE: Wilkes College Bookstore PLACE: Wilkes College Bookstore DATE: Thursday & Friday - Feb. 4 & 5 DATE: Thursday & Friday - Feb. 4 & 5 LIMITED TIME OFFER! TIME: 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Ullrium· Is a reglsten1d trac_Mnark of Carnation Company for rtnga II!!!l!!.!.!"c.!! SEE THE HERFF JONES COi.LEGE RING SPECIALIST DURING THE RING PROMOTION! TIME: 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. LAST CHANCE TO ENTER. ·~ ·,HMff _,,,~~ lOIIU �Page 8, Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA VOL.XXXIV No.14 January 29 , 1981 The Beacon, January 29, 1981 Reesemen Raise Record To 9--2------'-----"'---- - --'--- - - - Wrestlers Win Eighth Straight Mee t by Mark James After losing two of its first three meets against 14th ranked Lehigh (24-12) and 16th ranked Navy (24-14), the Wilkes College wrestling team chalked up eight victories in a row to improve ·its record to 9-2 with a 19-12 decision over Temple. The Colonels, ranked 20th in the nation by the Am ateur Wrestling News, also copped a second place finish in the Wilkes Open last Decem ber. Mark Popple led the•colonels with the championship in the 153 bracket. Taking second place honors for Wilkes were Kurt Rowlette at 137, Lenny Nelson at 145, and Mark Correll at 170. The New York Athletic Club took first place in the Open with 62 points followed by Wilkes with 55.5, Bloomsburg State with 22, Rider with 21, and the University of Pittsburgh with 16.25 points. In dual meet competition, the Colonels greatest victory was a 23-21 battle against Syracuse, which had been ranked 8th nationally at the time. Wilkes went into the contest with a 4-2 record and previous victories over Oregon State (23-18), East Stroudsburg (40-2), Delaware Valley (41-6), and George Mason University (41-12). The East Stroudsburg victory was the 300th career coaching win fotCoach John Reese, who will be honored for that victory on February 13, John Reese Day. The Temple victory moved Reese's career mark to 307-70-8. Against Syracuse, the Colonels jumped out to a 14-3 lead midway through the meet with decisions by Kris Rowlette (118), Kurt Rowlette (134), Lenny Nelson (142), and with a superior decision by Mark Popple at 150. Syracuse roared back to take a 15-14 lead as Chris Catalfo pinned Mark Trou tman at 158 in 4:58 and Joe Coolican pinned Mark Correll in 4:22 in the 167 pound class. Wilkes retaliated as Pete Creamer (1 77) came from behind to pin John Zito in 4:21 after trailing 4-2 at the end of the fi rst period. The Colonels were ahead 20-15, but Wilkes needed a decision in one of the last two weight classes to seal a victory. At 190, Jim Mulligan iced it for the Colonels with an exciting 4-3 decision to put the Wilkes out in front 23-15. Syracuse fell short by two after the heavyweight bout when John Dougherty pinned Mike Javer in 2:46. After the Syracuse victory , Wilkes rolled over Virginia Tech 40-3, Rutgers 38-2, and Hofstra 30-15 before hosting Temple last Saturday . In the Hofstra meet, 134 pounder Kurt Rowlette avenged his 9-8 loss to Ed Pidgeon in the Wilkes Open championship by pinning Pidgeon in 3:55. Against Temple, Wilkes secured a victory at 177 when Pete Creamer scored a 10-5 decision over Rick Lovato to give the Colonels an unbeatable 19-9 lead . Also scoring decisions for Wilkes in the matchup were Kris Rowlette (5-3), Mark Popple (3-0), Mark Troutman (13-8), Mark Correll (3-1), and Lenny Nelson scored a 10-2 major decision. Coach Bellairs, congratulations on the birth of your new baby girl! League Record Drops To 5 - - 2 - - - - - - - - ~ - - -- - - - - - - - Cagers Bobble Two Consecutive MAC Ga mes by Mark James With six seconds left in overtime, freshman guard Damian Burnside sank his last two of 19 game high points to lead Elizabethtown to a 58-56 overtime victory over Wilkes midway through a disasterous road trip for the Colonel Cagers Monday night. Two days earlier, the Royals University of Scranton shocked the Colonels at the John Long Center with a 88-73 victory for first place in the MAC. For the high-flying Colonels, the losses were as welcome as buckshot to a duck. Going into the Scranton contest, Wilkes was ranked 16th in the nation inDivision III ball, but that's not all . Wilkes went into foe game with an impressive 8-1 slate, 5-0 in the MAC , and it seemed as though nothing could stop the Colonels. Then came the Scranton fiasco. Walker and Madden ran into foul trouble in the first half and saw limited action . Both teams exchanged the lead in the first half, but the Royals went into the locker room with a 42-39 lead. In the second half, Scranton outscored Wilkes 18-2 in the first seven minutes to jump ahead 60-41 and the closest Wilkes came after that was within 11 points with a little over nine minutes left to play. Afterward, the Royals went into a delay and Wilkes couldn't catch up . Paul Scaliti scored 25 points in the losing battle, and Bob Antonelli added 20 more. On Sunday, Scaliti injured his ankle and was out for the Elizabethtown game and doubtful against King's last Wednesday . Elizabe thtow n mu st have scouted the Colonels on Saturday night because the delay game that worked so well for Scranton worked equally well against the Colonels Monday night, but the B!t.1e Jays used the delay throughout the game. Elizabethtown outscored Wilkes 13-0 in a nine minute stretch in the first half to take a 17-6 lead with 9:11 · left until intermission . With four minutes remaininj~ in the half, the Blue Jays held a commanding 25-12 lead, but the Colonels cut that lead to eight points by the half with the score 26-18. Elizabethtown stormed out in the second half to build its lead to 13 points in the second half, but a desperate rally by Antonelli, Hychko, Romich, and Grochowski gave the Colonels a 52-51 lead with 3:54 left to play. Only one point, an E-town freethrow, was scored for the remainder of regulation play to put the game into overtime. In those final minutes, both teams continued to turn the ball over, and as the buzzer sounded, both Romich and Antonelli missed tap ins. In overtime, Elizabethtown continued to use the stall effectively. After Burnside's jumper, Grochowski attem pted a desperation shot at the buzzer, but the Colonels luck had run out. Paul Scaliti leads all Wilkes scorers with 172 points, followed by Bob Antonelli with 136, Kevin Walker with 113. But Win Letterwomen Tourney Lady Colonels Find The Going Tough by Ellen Van Riper Since the last issue of the Beacon, the women's basketball team has had a busy schedule of seven games . The highlight was the garnering of two victories and the first place trophy at the Letterwomen's Tourney. However, all has not turned up roses for the ladies. The other five games all resulted in defeat, and at present the overall record is 3-5. Prior to the semester break the ladies faced both Lafayette and Marywood at the Wilkes gym. The final score of 71-52 against Lafayette was not a proper reflection of the closeness of the _game. The first half was exciting and very competitive as-the teams battled to a 32-32 tie. In the second half, turnovers and flat play did in the Lady Colonels. Lafayette took advantage of numerous miscues to build a lead which they never relinquished. Freshman Charlene Hurst and sophomore Kim Smith led the team with 18 and 10 points each respective!y. On the other hand, the final score of 63-44 in the Marywood game properly indicated the tone of the contest. The problem this time, according to Coach Nancy Roberts, was that the opposition out hustled the women of Wilkes. No further explanation is necessary. Kim Smith topped the scoring with 14, and she was followed by Hurst with 12. Now to the highlight of the season so far, the Letterwomen's Tourney. In the opening round, the Lady Colonels faced the Lady Rangers of Drew University. Drew had recently completed a holiday European tour, but the ladies of Wilkes were unimpressed and rolled to an 82-52 victory. As the score indicates, the Lady Colonels dominated the contest totally, and four players swished the cords for double figures. Smith and Hurst finished one-two with 20 and 16, and they received support from junior Stacy Keeley and sophomore Sallie Jones who hit for 12 and 10. The championship game against Moravian was a closer affair as reflected by the 84-77 score. This time there were two main scorers, Hurst with 28 and sophomore Karen Bove with 25 . Kim Smith, usually a top scorer, was held to 6 points because of foul difficulty, so Bove's effort could not have come at a more opportune time. Coach Roberts was naturally pleased with and proud of her squad's performance. The opponents were both good teams, but she noted that during the tournament the Lady Colonels could have beaten anybody. She described their play as "phenomenal'' and witnessed the fulfillment of their potential. The type of play which the ladies exhibited was that of a team and can be best described by the words "unselfish" and "hustling. " Everybody associated with the team should be congratulated for a fine and superior performance. However, the applause does not hete end. For her excellent offensive production during the tourney, Charlene Hurst was awarded the Most Valuable Qffensive · Player trophy. Only a freshman, Charlene has already had a tremendous impact upon the team. Not only is she the leading scorer, but she also is an aggressive d efensive pla yer who uses quickness to make · numerous steals . She also displays great intelligence on the court, a trait more often shown by much more Continued on page 7 NOTICE Catch all the ACTION and EXCITEMENT of Wilkes College basketball this season on WCLH radio, 90.7 on your FM dial. The next broadcast will be Saturday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m. as the Colonels take on Delaware Valley. On Monday, February 1, WCLH will broadcast both the men's and women's basketball games against Philadelphia Textile starting at 6:15p.m. NOTICE Do you get along well with people? Are you willing to work hard and get the satisfaction of seeing your story in print each week? Would you like to become a member of the BEACON staff and receive anywhere from a 1/4 to a full scholarship? If you answered yes to one or more of_the above questions, then becoming a reporter for the BEACON is for you! The BEACON is looking for reporters to train for possible future staff positions and while experience is preferred, it is not necessary. Interested students should attend a meeting this afternoon at 3:00 p .m. in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27. Attendance is mandatory for those who wish to become reporters or editors. � 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 1982 January 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 January 29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/41fc2257b9e6e62215776a5ff6a924ae.pdf d4623c579f6123fd5518c6b1aa98db3e PDF Text Text Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No. 13 December 11, 198!. Tljl Non-profit Organization V.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ·JRHC Executive Council Polls DormitoryStuden ts by Lisa Gurka During the past week, members of IRHC's Executive Council have been meeting with all dorm stu dents to discuss the administration's plans to charge residents of the new dorm an extra $200. The money raised by this extra fee would go toward the $40,000 the administration must rais~ for 1983. IRHC President Bill Lourie explained that these meetings were held to "present the administration's point of view, and get the students' pointsof view, also. " At the meetings, the resident hall students were presented with the issue, had a chance to voice their pointsof view, and ask any ques- · tions they may have had . However, these students were also offered something else. They had an opportunity to make their points of view heard to the administration in the form of a vote. IRHC offered dorm students several options to the $200 fee differential. The students then voted on which option they felt would be the most fair and beneficial to all concerned. IRHC decided on two options, and then a third which.was offered as an alternative. After the issue was fully explained to the dorm students, and the votes were counted, IRHC would recommend the one voted as the best to the administration. The first option was the administration's policy of charging the $200 differential fee to the students living in the new dorm. The $40,000 that must be raised in 1983 would be done ~o by the residents of the new dorm . Option two was to raise the $40,000 from all dorm students. This would be done by raising the cost of room and board by approximately $40, and would begin for 0 the 1982-83 school term. The third option was somewhat of a compromise of options one and two, and students voted on this option only if they felt the other two options would not work. It would involve an overall room and board increase of approximately $25 for all resident . hall students. Residents of the new dorm would then be charged an additional cost of $75, instead of $200. This way, residents of the new hall would only be paying $75 rriore than anyone else. Out of · the 920 resident hall students on campus, 570 participated in the voting. 163 students, 29 % , voted for option one. Option two received 407 votes, or 71 % . (Because options one and two were decided on first, they reflect 100 % voting.) The alternative option, number three, received 200 votes, or 35 % . Lourie commented that it is the administration's primary goal to raise the $40,000 in 1983, and IRHC is "questioning the manner in which they propose to do so. " He went on to explain that the students should have some input in the matter. IRHC is taking the time to _do this so the resident hall . students on campus can offer the administration a viewpoint that is "fully informed ." He noted that IRHC had been discussing the possibility of incorporating the cost in the College's overall tuition, but it was "not a strong option and the Commuters might object to it. " Based on the results of the vote, IRHC will, according to Lourie, "strongly recommend option two to the administration for their consideration." Lourie commented that he was "a little surprised" at the outcome of the vote, especially because of the "awful big edge option two had over option one." THE NEW DORM - The building of the new dorm is proceeding as planned. Here, workers put the finishing touches on the third floor. Selection Of Acct;,unting Majors For lnterni ships To Grow More Rigorous As Program Progress£s by Melissa Meyers Accounting majors who are concerned about gaining internshii)~ ·with top accounting firms should maintain at least a 3.0 average in their major and if possible a 3.0 cumulative average in order to ensure . good . placement. Students · with lower grade point averages are in no way prohibited from entering the internship program , but should not expect to gain the best placements, since they do not have the best qualifications. This was the point Dr. Howard Williams, Chairman of the Commerce and Finance Department, was trying to get across to CC,IRHC To Establish Overnight Facilities For co'mmuters . . by Lisa Gurka At this time of the semester, weather conditions tend to worsen, making it somewhat difficult for commuter students to make it home. Commuters also tend to spend more time on campus studying for final exams; These are two major reasons Commuter Council President Joe Knox decided to arrange for overnight housing facilities for commuter students. Knox first got the idea after reading about other campuses that already have such facilities . These facilities will be in residence halls that have space available . There will be no charge for staying on campus overnight. Commuters who do take advantage of this pro- gram will be able to eat in the cafeteria at a minimal cost . Through the cooperation of IRHC, a list is being drawn up of those residence hall students who have the extra space and are willing to accommodate a student for a night or two. When completed, a · master list will be drawn up and posti>d in strateeic locations "This will be a service for commuter students who might find it difficult to make it home on a certain night, " according to Knox . "There are any number of reasons that something like this might happen: bad road conditions, car breaking down. Sometimes people are just too tired to drive the 20 or 30 miles home ." Knox explained that he had looked into other facilities where students might have been able to stay, such as the Alumni House, the Student Center and the Sterling Hotel. The residence halls were · . decided .. upon because of tht: shower facilities . Knox would like to see this s.·rvice operational for this final exam period. Because of the cooperation between Commuter Council _a nd IRHC, he expects to see this service continue on campus. «That's what's so great about it - it is an example of commuter and residence hall students working together. Without their cooperation, we couldn"t have done it ." For more information about the facilities , contact Joe Knox at the Commuter Council office, accounting majors who could be eligible for internships. Unfortunately , several stu:lents misunderstood Williams' comment. The students feared that they would be denied placements With firms if their averages fell below a 3.0. This is not the case, according to Dr. Williams. Efforts will be made to place any senior or exceptional junior who would like to serve as an intern for a Public Accounting ·firm. However, both Dr. Williams and Mrs. Cynthia Josarick, coordinator of the program , stated that .a student must meet employers' standards in order to gain an internship . Wilkes places students with such prestigious firms as Peat, Warwick, Mitchell and Company, Bethlehem; ·Arthur Andersen and· Company, New York City; Parente, Randolph, Orlando, Carey and Associates, WilkesBa rre; and Laventhol and Howarth, Wilkes-Barre. If these fi~ms expect outstanding students Williams feels that the college should give them "the best to represent Wilkes." He also feels that since seventy percent of internships lead to actual jobs, and the best firms pay up to twenty thousand dollars per year, the firms should not have to accept any but the best students. Dr . Williams hopes that eventually there will be enough good accounting majors so students with less than a 3.0 avel'.age can't consider the program . Right now, however, the Commerce and Finance Department is placing students who have somewhat lower averages than Williams would like, and has "dipped a little lower" in order to build the internship program. Now that the program has begun to progress, it must continue to do so, and, for Dr. · Williams at least, this necessitates "getting more selective ." Maggie McKeown, a senior Economics major, heard the comment . in question, and interpreted Dr. Williams as saying "Accounting majors should shape up, or things look dim" in regard to internships. Miss McKeown is head of the Student Advisory Board for Commerce and Finance majors, a group formed last year to handle student complaints and suggestions about the department. The board was very active last year, dealing successfully with such issues as scheduling of exams, professors office hours, and specific course offerings. This year, in spite of a slow start, McKeown reports a recent increase in student utilization of the serxice. Unfortunately, no concerned students went to the board over the Accounting internship problem . Dr. Williams suggests that this is one reason that the misunderstanding •.,ver the matter was not cleared up before. �Page 2, The Beacon, December 11, 1981 Part·tlme Electrical Engineering Program Planned In Re•ponse To Many Requests officially exist. Some engineering . by Thomas Jordan Beginning in the 1982-83 acacourses were offered at night, but demic year Wilkes College will ofthe other courses needed to fulfill fer a major in electrical engineerthe requirements for a degree were ing to part-time students. not .. No classes will be offered Mr. Jack Meyer, · Director of · either in the late afternoons or at Graduate and . Part-time Undernight, and there could be a pos. graduate Programs at Wilkes, said sibility of Saturday labs. Meyer he received over 200 phone calls added that "this is the first time we from people who would be inwill say we have it." terested in an electrical engineerLetters were sent out to every ing degree if it were offered at · manufacturer and health care innight. Most ·of these people · are stHution in the area to: inform already working in the electrical them of the _electrical engineering degree. Dr. Umid Nejib, Chairengineering field . man · of the · Wilkes Engineering In the past this program did not Judging Of Re•idence Halls' .Christnias Decorations Scheduled For Friday 4-' . . Department, said he feels this is a selling point to attract new industry into the area . The Wilkes engineering program is one of the finest and most updated programs in the country. Wilkes has a few of the finest special labs to be found, · and these labs do not exist in many other schools, including some fine engineering schools. Wilkes also has one of the finest faculty in the country. According to Meyer and Nejib, most engineering graduates do well and are able to find work in their field. Nejib stated that he feels there is a distinct advantage to an evening program. He added, "In the evening classes there will be a mixture of full and part-time students. It is a very nice opportunity· for an exchange of ideas." According to Meyer, the reason the program will exist now and did not in the past is because "all the departments got together. We finally put our acts together." by Donna Nitka . IRHC president l!ill Lourie . 'IRHC is sponsoting a residence noted that members of the ex. hall Christmas Dec;orating contest._ ecutive council would be meeting • Prizes of $15 for first place and $10 with all residence hall students to . for second place will be awarded discuss alternatives to the proposed · to the male and female residence. $200 differential fee _that stude~ts halls with the best displays. Judg- · living in the new hall would be reing will be held tonight, December quired to pay.- He stated that both 11, from 7-9 p.m. Students are the administration's and IRHC's reminded to abide by the Housing. . views would be presented to the Office's regulations for decorating. students. Students would then b~ The council's parking committee asked to vote on what they believannounced that the list of resied to be the best option. IRlIC will dence hall stude.nts who will represent its findings to the adceive parking stickers for next ministration. (see related story) semester is now posted in both the IRHC advisor Paul Adarns reIRHC and Housing Offices. Stuminded students that · residence dents who currently have parking halls must be vacated by 5:00 p.m. stickers are reminded · that- the on Wednesday, December 23 for stickers must be turned in before break. He also added that any The Wilkes College Debate break. Parking stickers for next room transfers must be made prior . Union has been requested to parsemester will be distributed during to leaving . for the Christmas ticipate in the Pennsylvania ColFinal's week. holidays. lege Energy Debates. This competition is jointly sponsored by the Pennsylvania Electric Association and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Student teams from participating institutions will debate the following topic: "Should conby John Finn night to appropriate $275.00 as a struction of new coal nuclear The Commuter Council 1s mpartial subsidy for a bus trip to the generating facilities in Pennvestigating the possibility of obFeb. 14, Philadelphia 76ers-New sylvania be encouraged and taining discount rates at the parkYork Knicks basketball game. fostered to meet expected energy ing lot on Northampton Street beAndrea Fronzoni, Chairman of needs by the year 2220?" The style tween South Franklin and South the Social committee, was named of the competition will be that of Main Streets. The proposed arrepresentative of the week. Fron"Advocates," a popular broadrangement would provide three zoni organized last Friday's casting series of the 1970's. Each hours of parking for $.45, at a Christmas party at · the Woodteam must be prepared to debate location near the campus. This arlands. TheCommuterCouncil will both sides of the proposition. rangement would be particularly provide free coffee to students in Wilkes is one of 25 institutions beneficial to student_s who are only the Student Center during finals, . that will participate in this year's on campus a few hours during the according to Joe Knox, CC presitournament. The Commonwealth day. dent. has been divided into four regions, If the service is made available, The meeting on Monday evenand each region will send one team the council will sell sheets of 50 ing, Dec. 7, was the council's last to Philadelphia in March to comcoupons at $22.50. of the semester. pete in the Grand Championship The council also voted Monday round. Prior to the start of actual II As the end of the semester comes to a close, so do the photo club's contests with the Photo Club's photo of the semester contest. Before our winning contestants are announced, the Photo Club would like to express its gratitude to those who entered the contest. We would also like to give a special congratulations to John Scot Ellis of Warner Hall for h;s numerous victories in the ph_oto contest. John is also the photographer who submitted the winning photo of the semester, shown above . The following is a list of the previous winners: · John Scot Ellis (7 weeks) · Marshall Hurlbert (22 weeks) Roger Heffington Chris Woolverton Kathy Hyde .. The photo club would like to congratulate all of these winners for their entries. Debate Union Invited To Compete · KNICKERS In Penn. College Energy Debates New 0/f·Campas Parking Option Proposed By Council BY PAPPAS THIS WEEKENDS ENTERTAINMENT AT ·EMERSONS _1 55 N. Main St. Phone 825-7110 DRAFT BEER 6 PACKS TO GO KATE JORDON - Thursday, Dec. 1 O THE SHAKE - Friday, Dec. 11 BETSY HIDE - Saturday, Dec. 12 EVERY THURSD.A Y NIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGHT REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID DELIV_E RY TO HOURS: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. ?~,~~"!. .·~~:•,~~~·Etl.~d"I ~"~~-~--~...... I Tb'~ ··~·~ ··~•~11~•~·~~·-~· HAPPY HOUR a1..... ..;...·..·...·.;.·-...' :.-~....••...••.1..::1.:00 ...,4 ...,M:.·~:'.,.'..•1...;..o;.p·i..P....~M~....:·.·.:,; ' '..·.;.;~.:.·' =.•... ... . ..jM._o.:.' h. ..:',;,_ : s... and DISCO DRESSES competition, all participating in~ stitutions will attend workshops and discussion sessions. The Wilkes entry will consist of Fred Deets, Jon Sparks, Darlene Schaffer and Melanie Russo. Dr. Bradford Kinney will function as their coach and moderator. This unit will participate in a discussion workshop and compete the third week of January; the invitation and competition marks the first time that the College has been asked to participate in such an event. YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY Macaroni & Cheese Cream of Mushroom TUESDAY Sausage Hoagie Navy Rean Soup WEDNESDAY Minestrone Meatball Hoagie THURSDAY Pork B-B-Q New Styles 2000 BEAUTIFUL GOWNS 24.88 to 49.88 All Sizes ~ ~ New Styles JUNIOR DRESSES ij OFF ~ .- -20% --ij Thousands of g ~ ij g Dresses to Choose From All Sizes At Low Low Prices ~ g-------- ~ Norton's g Manufacturer's ~ Outlet FRIDAY I-' ier o gies ~ 39-41 East Vegetab lP \oup g Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre : '.::~:~~I •.','.::: '..,,,, ',.; '.:' : : ·,:; '.: ~: ; ' '~ Tomato Rice �December 11, 1981, The Beacon, Page 3 ·Student Government Has 'Active' Semester· Another committee that seems by Doug Fahringer to be accomplishing a great deal is With the end of the year apthe newly-formed Fiftieth Anproaching, Student Government niversary Committee, chaired by can reflect on an active- first year but must look toward improvePhil Goedecke and Gene Chirr:ent for the second semester. The kowski. This committee is preparorganization dealt with many ing for Wilkes' fiftieth anniversary changes and controversies and next year and is currently planning seems to have made some signifimany activities for the event . Durcant achievements as the semester ing SG's committee membership progressed . drive, Goedecke and Chikowski Under the strong leadership of recruited 37 non-SC members into President Ana Nunez, SC can be this committee. The Academic Committee credited with effectively representing the student body. Nunez is chaired by Keith Sands has been perhaps the most influential SC another active committee of SC. leader of this or any semester.' She This committee has dealt with runs the meetings in a smooth and many controversial issues this professional manner and as always semester and has 23 non-SC memshe is well aware of all events and bers as participants in the com mitissues occurring on campus. Nunez tee. is a true leader who is well · respected and cooperates efficiently with the administration, the .student body and SC. "" The disappointing resignation of the Vice-President Tom Rooney resulted in "musical chairs" for the by John Finn executive council. Elaine KerAfter a slow start, the Comchusky was voted to Rooney's posimuter Council this semester has tion as vice-president. Joanne Rice made modest but significant was elected to Kerchusky's position achievements in several ventures. as Recording Secretary and Tom However, a few problems persist Farley was elected to Rice's past which should be worked out or position as Corresponding Secrethey will continue to hinder protary. It was a big loss for SC when gress •next semester. Rooney resigned; however, KerThis year, President Joe Knox chusky seems to possess the same has given priority to improving dedication and enthusiasm as parking facilities for commuters. Rooney and as next semester Twenty additional spaces were obbegins, she should be well adjusted tained for commuters, and alto her · present position. Rice and though this may not seem signifiFarley also are quite capable of cant, previously the total for comcarrying out their respective posiputers was approximately 70. tions. The Parking committee continSC has involved more stucl"ents ually explores different options for on campus this semester than ever before. A-tofal number.of 107 non- . providing low-cost, off-campus parking alternatives. Services such SC members are currently active as reduced rates at Park & Lock, on at least one SC committee. The bus tokens, and the new L.C .T.A. organization, following Nunez;s monthly flash pass are available suggestion, developed a President's through the council. Council. Through this developOne major project presently on ment, the council has accomplishthe drawing boards is the initiation ed better communication between of a fund for the construction of a SC and other organizations at multi-level parking facility on Wilkes ; Another plus for SC · this . campus. The council realizes that this will not be a long-range prosemester was the development of ject, but they also recognize the Peer Counseling. This committee, need for realistic planning. headed by Cindy Bonham, is an The car-pool referral service has advantageous service for the not been successful this semester. students; it's a shame, however, According to Knox, there have that more interest is not shown by been only five or ten participants. the student body in response to this This may be due to lack of publiccommittee. Homecoming weekend, chaired by Joanne Rice, was a definite success for Wilkes. There was effective organization of the many events held that weekend . One of the minor faults of SC that could have led to major problems was the so-called "apathetic attitudes" of many SC members during the middle of the semester . It seems that support from SG me'i:nbers was lacking in terms of helping out with SC -sponsored and other campus activities as well. This was combined with what Nunez called "a lack of respect for other organizations and fellow rep resentatives ." It appears there wa~ too much "back-stabbing" at some of the meetings when discussing the success of the activities and other issues . The problem here came from representatives who either had to "let off steam " or who just felt like talking. This issue was apparently remedied when President Nunez and Advisor Dean Hoover discussed the responsibility and influence of SC in order to "wake up" the organization. Dean Hoover urged the SC body to strive and work their hardest because it is SC who rep resents the entire student body. The organization has improved in its cooperation and more enthusiasm is apparent especially because of the newly- fo rmed Enth usiasm Committee. This committee attempts to promote spirit anrl enthusiasm th roughout the group during the meeting and has · been a special asset to the meetings. Nunez, the executive council , and the entire SC · body have been well representative of their constituents. Their dedication and enthusiasm to SC was evident throughout most of this first semester. The organization has put its best foot foward and is fully aware of the room for improvement even with the successful ventures. Each member should be credited fo r attending the SC meetings and voicing the opinions of the student body. The student body is well represented by the SC organiza tion as both look fo rward to new issues and events to occur next semester. Great job SC I cc Makes Progress Despite Slow Start' ◄- -- MN Wk _,_ -- ity and information about the service, an inadequate program on the council's behalf, or it may be due to the independent nature of Wilkes' commuters. The matter seems worthy of some consideration. The Social Committee, Special Events Committee, and Student Center Committee provided a good mix of parties and diversions throughout the semester. The Coffeehouses , run smoothly and consistently, brought quality liveentertainment to campus for the lunch-time programs. The major problem underlying the council's activity has been a general lack of mutual support among committees and the failure of committees to obtain new commuter members for participation in the affairs of the council. This problem has had a direct and visible effect in several of the council's endeavors. The November United Way Drive Dance-a-thon, for example, received virtually no support from the very people whose community the project was intended to benefit. This particular failure cannot be attributed to someone's poor planning. It can only be attributed to an embarrassing disinterest from the council as a whole . The Blood Donor Day this year demonstrated the achievement of Here's a great gift giving idea for Xmas by Donna Nitka The Inter-Residence Hall Council, under the leadership of Bill Lourie, can be credited . with various accomplishments and in- · novations this semester that have, and will, continue to benefit the college community. The most noteworthy accom·plishment of IRHC this semester was the Freshman Follies which earned Wilkes the honor of being named the NACURH School of The Month for September. This, coupled with the nomination for the large delegation spirit award received by the Wilkes delegation to the recent NACURH regional conference, is helping Wilkes to establish an outstanding reputation in NACURH . IRHC president Bill Lourie fulfilled many of his goals for the semester by establishing both a Hall Presidents' Council and a Vandalism Committee. The Hall ~ ~r ~;y-e.-;;;;.; j fOXHVNTER N. MAIN a, VNION Sts. Buy 1 - Get 1 Free! WILKES-BARRE, Pa. w/this coupon , t 704 S. Main St. • •t COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS Good for any pair of slacks in the store! (Valid thru Dec. 25) + Hk n'i-i ' ,, •• I , I Ji t f ______ J· ·- --~,__, I , I I , f , t , , 1 • f. l ► 1 f 11 f 1 f ' I , t Chuck Robbins ... SPORTING GOODS COMPANY w~ Acapt ,.,.., Clu,p ind Vis, Jt West Market Street Willln-~. P•. 19711 ltft DRIVETHRU SERVICE I Presidents' Council was established to supplement the residence hall services provided by IRHC. The two subdivisions of the council, the Inter-Hall Activities Committee and the Hall Government Committee, are working to improve relationships between the residence halls and to formalize the governing of the halls . The Vandalism Committee was ·established to curb the rising rate of vandalism on campus. While the committee thus far has only reported on the damage done by vandals, it plans to initiate an antivandalism campaign in the near future . IRHC sponsored and co-sponsored a number of events this semester. Included were: Freshman Follies, the Halloween Party, · the New Year's-Friday the Thirteenth-Time Warp Party, and the Christmas Party, all of which were successful. Company Phone 824-4907 ,I "open forum " be held at which memb.ers of the CC, IRHC, and SC would be available to hear suggestions and answer questions from the general student body. This proposal should be given more consideration. The weekly organizational meetings are, in fact, open to all students, but the atmosphere is somewhat formal and the format not conducive to. encouraging non-member students to participate in discussions. IIIHC Credited With Success/ul Semester -7 Mk -► which the council is capable when . there is substantial co-operation from members. The goal of obtaining more contributions from commuter students was reached through careful planning · and dedicated · work. However, the practice of using prizes as incen- · tives is questionable. The councif should also devote more effort to strengthening communication with its constituency. At a meeting several weeks ago, a me1T1 her proposed that an It Phone: m-1n1 ,Mii,,, ~,,.,.,.,.., ..... . ,. t' lifltj,f , P.J. .... 'lt �Page 4, The Beacon, December 11, 1981 ---Half-Way Home: A Look So Far--As the Fall semester of 1981 winds its way to a cl9se, it is time to look back. We should look back at the things we did, the things we didn'. t do, and the things we should have done, but didn't. There are those who probably wish they had studied more, put more .of an effort into classes or didn't cut as many classes as they did. On the other hand, there are those who feel they put out a 100 % effort where their classes were concerned, and feel they should have cut more classes than they did. Looking back over the past semester, we feel we have done a good job of keeping the campus informed. We have covered the many positive aspects of the college ·without shying away from the negative. We think we have done our best in reporting controversial subjects (such as the facade · and the dorm decision) in a manner which was fair to all concerned. · However, there have been times when we missed the "big" story or did not cover an issue as thoroughly as we would have liked. We'll admit it. After all, we are human and do make mistakes. (People usually "observe" things, not "obsreve" them.) Overall, this has been a very positive semester for Wilkes College. Our relationship with the ad ~ ministration, Student Government, Commuter Council, Inter-Residence Hall Council and (most importantly) you, our readers, has been one of cooperation. We hope this continues throughout next semester, because cooperation benefits everyone. · At this time, we would like to thank a few people who have helped us during the past semester. To our advisor, Dr. Norma Schulman, we extend a great big "Thank You!" for her endless devotion (and energy) to the Beacon. We thank certain members of the administration for accepting a piece of equipment that will help us out a great deal. Special thanks goes out to Dr. Kinney for being there when certain people needed to let off some steam. Looking ahead to next semester, we see a continu- · ing positive ·relationship between the Beacon and the rest of the Wilkes campus. Since we have heard little complaining about the job we have been doing, we assume we are giving the campus what it wants. We would like to wish the entire Wilkes community warm and happy holidays. See you in January! Chiorello Voices Student Upset Ouer Treatment Of The 'Three Number 34s' Grievances To the Editor: . I ~otdd like to take · this opportunity to lash out at a co~ment made in the previous issue of the Beacorr and then perhaps go off on a tangent or two. The notice was in relation to students mutilating books and magazines i~ the Fl/.rley Library. ] agree that such ignorance and inconsideration is not only childish, but also extremely unintelligent and inexcusable. One possible rea.son such vandalism is . taking place may be the single, low budget "photocopier" available to approximately 3000 students. The person who wrote the notice has obviously not had to wait in _line for. a half an hour to make a copy, . only to find out the machine is inadequate. Exaggeration - not a chance, just ask the students. Most will say it · should be called a "semivisible impression" machine, because that is all it produces. Why not rent two better quality copying · machines, or,e machine just can't handle the entire college. The rate of activity has obviously takeri its toll on the Xerox 4000 . Other issues in desperate need of mention are- the way the administrators regard the students, or don't regard them. This is reflected in the future eviction of the students presently residing in Barre and Sterling Halls. It seems everyone must donate to the cause of progress. I must -give the students credit for standing up for what they believe in, but why don't · their fellow students band together with them. This . is impossible at Wilkes College, since so few people take their beliefs to the limit. A prime· example of students · only go_ing half way can be heard at any SG flick. I must commend the person(s) responsible for acquiring the films. For the first year since I have been at Wilkes, the frequency and selection of films has been satisfactory. However, the on~y thing worse than bad films or no •films is going through the troubles of acquiring them, setting . them up,: and sending the . soundt;ack through a -distorted 7" · speake~ in the-projector. Do you really .feel the speaker can handle the CPA or SLC 101? Let's be reasonable, if you .don't sit near the projector, you can't hear the audio . · Granted, you will haveyour share of · immature viewers·, but this should be taken into consideration. Why not treat the soundtrack (audio output of the projector) as input to an amp (just like a turntable or cassette deck) and hook up those immense speakers from the Student Center. This would take some effort as far as transporting the speakers go, but the benefits would surely outweigh the costs. Sounds logical to me. · There is still one question . I would like to raise. Has .anyone ever questioned what the student receives for his / her $50 ''activity fee"? The students pay for every ; 1 arty they attend, and even then must deal with a cash bar, chaperones, and security guards check- · ing under. tables. Welcome to "Wilkes High School". I say, show us something for our money. In conclusion, I would like to applaud the. people who put the extra effort into doing things right and point out, the issues mentioned contribute to the degrading ·of the general student body. The problem is not enough people give a · damn.Not enough people ~ave the (word deleted) to.stand up and say 'TM MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY- · MOREi'! Take the time to write your editor, that's what he's there for, You don't have to be an expert writer, as you can see, I'm not . So speak your piece, set whatever it · is, off your chest. Gene Chior:ello · ' •. ~ . • To the Editor: The Sports Program here at Wilkes College is supposedly designed for the benefit of the students. I fail to see how the "three number 34s" on the Men's 'varsity Basketball are benefiting. This year's team consists of fifteen players OR should I say 12 and 1/1 . players . It seems that although there are 15 players there are only 13 uniforms so three players share one uniform . This means they suit up for only 1/3 of the games. It logically follows then that they haven't even the slighest possibility of playing in % of the games. Every player is part of a team. In order to win you must have a team effort and play as· a team. This attitude is drilled into an athlete from little league to the professional level. I think two players are being forced to be nonmembers at every game. This de. stroys the spirit and concept of a team as a whole. Granted, it may be virtually impossible to play all fifteen players in every game but · at least allow all the players to be on the bench with their team . It does make a difference! An athlete must be ready mentally as well as physically for a competition. After a month and a half of vigorous workouts it is safe to say our team is physically well prepared. They are off to a great start this year at 4-0 . However, after all the workouts the "three number 34s" found out they would share a uniform the night before their opening game. I think this is enough to shake anyone's mental preparation. If they were to be "part-time" players they should have been told in advance, not after all the practices and hours they put in working out for the team. I think the i;.oaching staff should ·examine their consciences and consider this matter a little more closely. Also, they should remember that athletes are people, and people have feelings . The decision to an entire team suited up for the sehave three players share a uniform cond semester, which makes up was definitely made without remost of the season anyway. I am gard to the feelings of these thee certain this would make a great athletes. deal of people a lot happier . I am sure that the atletic departSincerely, ment can afford two more uniA Concerned Student forms . Even if the order takes six weeks for delivery, we would have - - - - - - - - - A BRIEF N O T E - - - - - - - Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland . At the annual American Heart Before coming to Johns-Hopkins, Association '-- convention, recently he had frequently been invited to held in Dallas, Texas, Dr . Eduarbe visiting lecturer at seminars do Marban received a special held by several universities and inaward and recognition for his stitutions. research in the physiology of the He Js the son of Dr . Edilberto heart. Marban and Dr. Hilda Marban , Dr . Marban is a graduate of professor at Wilkes College. Dr. ,,t. Wyoming Valley . West High Eduardo Marban is married to the School, Wilkes College and Yale former Sharon Lee Woods of University, where he received both Larksville, who is also completing an M.D . and Ph .D . in physiology . a residency in pediatrics at JohnsHe presently is a cardiology resiHopkins. dent at Johns-Hopkins _University USPS 832-080 Editor-in-chief .. ........... . ............... . ....... . : Lisa Gurka Managing Editor . .. ........ , ; .................... Mary Kay Pogar News Editor .......................................... John Finn Copy Editor ... ....... ............. ... ........ .. . ... .. Am y Elias Feature Editor . ... . .................... . .............. Lisa Cobb Asst. News Editor ................................... Donna Nitka Asst. Feature Editor .............................. Doug Fahringer Co-Sports Editors . ... .. .- .............. ... ...... ...... Mark James Ellen Van Riper Photographer ................................... 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Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessari.l \ nf the publication or the college. �December 11, 1981, The Beacon, Page 5 DRABBLETM by Kevin Fagan Christmas-- Traditional Holiday Celebrated Throughout World by J?oug Fahringer Christmas is a time of happiness and joy that follows the feast of Thanksgiving and looks to hope for · the New Year. But it is also a holiday of tradition that is celebrated throughout the world . For example, in Great Britain, the children hang their stockin gs by the fireplace, hoping that Father Christmas will fill the stockings with treats. Drinking from the wassail bowl is an old · English Christmas custom as well. The mixture in the bowl is drunk hot and contains ale, roasted apples, eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cloves, , and ginger. Another popular dish · in England is hot plum pt.mding. Children in France put their shoes in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve, and hope they'll be filled with candy the next morning. A popular dessert is a rolled cake in the shape of a Yule log. Decorating trees is customary in Germany at Christmas time. The trees are decorated with beautiful ornaments, lights, tinsels, and cookies. Americans adopted the custom of decorating trees for Christmas from this German custom . However, American children · believe that their Christmas gifts are brought by Santa Claus; the German children believe gifts are brought by the Christ child. In Switzerland, young people visit nine fountains on their way to midnight church services on Christmas Eve. They take three sips of water from each fountain. Legend says that if they do this they will find their future spouse waiting at the door of the church . As in other European countries, it is believed that at midnight, the cattle are given the power of speech because of their presence at Christ's birth: Church bells ring throughout Norway at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. A Norwegian Christmas pudding contains • an almond ; t.he Norwegians believe that whoever gets the almond will be the next . person married . An unusual custom in Sweden has the eldest · daughter in the household dress in white and wear on her head a green wreath with seven candles. She then brings coffee and buns to the rest of the fam ily. Swedish children believe that elves help them with their holiday chores and also bring them Christm as gifts. The children then thank the elves by leaving food for them at night . The Christmas season leads up to a special Christmas Eve dinner in Finland. The people of the North European countries are especially kind to most animals at Christmas. They give extra feed to the cattle and place sheaves of grain on top of poles for birds . The people of Poland fast on Christmas Eve, then have a tremendous feast on Christmas Day. A vacant chair for the Holy Child always stands at the festive dinner table. Straw is scattered on the table to remind people of the stable where Christ was born. Poles also exchange sm all wafers with on e anoth e r , as t he Americans send Christm as cards. In Yugoslavia, someone stands watch ov~r the Christmas log all night, because bad luck is believed to come to the house if the !of( burns out .. A Christmas cake contains a gold or silver coin; the coin is supposed to bring good luck to the person who finds it in his piece of cake. A girl from Czechoslavakia will tell her fortune at Christmas time by putting a cherry twig in water. If the twig blossoms before Christmas Eve, the girl supposedly will ·m arry sometime during the next year. 1'~1~ I~ AL~"f \..IKE: Si1~& 001' ON A QA'fi w1·fl~ lOEt-\O'l \ 11·"11 Eda,ard Halter Meneeley Gallery Exhibits Art Of Wilkes--Barre Native The Sordoni Art Gallery of Wilkes College will exhibit the work s of Edward Halter Meneeley, a native of WilkesI3arre, during the month of December. The exhibit opened with a reception on December 6, from 3-5 p.m., and the works will remain in the Gallery until January 3. The public is cordially invited to see the exhibit at no charge . Meneeley was born in Wilkes- Barre in 1927, and began "an extr3cordinary career as a secondgeneration American Abstract Expressionist" on East 10th Street, N.Y. in the early 1950's. Critics have always found it difficult to classify him; as his career p·rogressed, he became painter, sculptor , printmaker , photographer and film maker. Meneeley has also been an inventor, developing machinery for the making of art as well as the Electrostatic Print Process as a medium for the Fine Arts. The talented artist has really had two careers, each paralleling the other, in London and in New York. He has been a part of the art scene in both capital cities for many years, and his works are included in private collections and galleries here and abroad. Meneeley's current works deal with color and geometry in new and s.urprising ways and involve paintings, prints and sculpture . Although he is a native of WilkesBarre, this is the first major exhibit by the artist in this area . Gallery hours are from 1°5 p.m. daily, IO a.m. until 5 p .m. on Saturday, and Thursday evenings until 9 p.m . Parking is available near the Gallery, which is located in the Stark Learning Center of Wilkes College on South River Street in Wilkes-Barre. KEEFERS ARMY·· &NAVY TICKER TAPE Largest Selection !)f Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. LOWEST PRICES! 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The live rock band was an asset to the play in that it blended music for a lively mood and sound effects for laughs. The set was executed in an appropriate fashion and it allowed the actors space for their many tumbles and falls. The pale melancholy blue background was enhanced by the colorful costumes worn by the cast. The loose construction of Carlo Goldoni's script was livened with today's gags and . innuendoes in well-conceived comedy . The three-hour length of the play was slow in some scenes but picked up again with the increasing audience by Doug Fahringer Last weekend's performance by the Wilkes Theatre Department was exactly as Director Michael O'Neill predicted - "corny, crazy, and very spirited ." The perfo rmance of The Servant of T wo Masters utilized a variety of comical and sexual innuendoes, slapstick, and a rock band for special effects. The vaudeville-like comedy and the audience participation created a refreshing atmosphere and contrasted nicely with the past "sophisticated" plays. The performances of the cast were similar to those of various comedy acts known to most of us as. the physical slapstick of The Three Stooges and the oneliner gags of the flashy vaudeville comedians. The main interest of the play was in the strong per- CHRISTMAS PARTY - Peggy Butchkavitz dances the night away at the CC-IRHC Christmas Party last Friday night. The band, "Chane~/ provided the music . ·_ collegiate crossword participation . This production of The Servant of Two Masters was a creditable performance of talent and comedy which seemed to be a welcomed relief from the typical comedies. NOTICE Auditions for 110 In The Shade will be held at the CPA on Monday, December 14, Tuesday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 16. All Wilkes students, full or part time, are invited to try out. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 19. Performance dates are February 26, 27, and 28. For further information·, please contact Jay Siegfried, Director of Theatre at extension 417. NOTE: Rehersals will begin on January 19, not January 1 as reported in last week's Beacon. ACROSS Man on one knee Delaware Indian Mockery Worships Roc k-band instruments (2 wds.) 19 Collector's goal 20 Great la ke 21 Former an t i-war group 22 Mag r ude r of Watergate f ame 25 Folks i nger Phi l 26 Pr opeller of a sort 27 Certai n batsmen , for short 28 Mass or l ump 31 Debate material (2 wds.) 36 Dress style 37 Contemporary music ma ker (2 wds.) 40 "I fool " 41 Vital territory 42 Us : Sp . 43 Ei ther you 45 Singer Zadora 46 "Jacques is Alive and Well .. . " 47 Ott1c1a 1 1dnguage of Zambia (abbr . ) 48 Organizati on for Mr. Chips 51 1977 Super Bowl champ 54 Accelerate 55 1968 hi t song (2wds . ) · 61 Assert without proof 62 Mounted attendant 63 Li ke many plast i cs 64 Natural numbers Alcohol Abuse-O n Campus Viewed As Major Problem · 1 9 15 16 17 DOWN 1 Med i a coverage 2 Ir ked 3 "Waiting for Lefty" pl aywri ght 4 Photo , for short 5 Calendar abbrev i ation 6 Ca1i forni a ' s Biq - DECKOUR'S BEER Ph.122-7045 --C.W.._ColllnAdttt#Ke fol'KegsondQuo;t.;s (MusthaveLC8Cant) " I ' I I I f 24 Frankish queen of long ago 28 "Eyeless i n - " 29 Draft animals 30 Golf accomplishment, for short 31 Treasury worker 32 sapiens 33 Epochs 34 1938 song, "When a- Dreamin ' " 35 Paris when it sizzles 36 One one-thousandth of an inch 38 go bragh 39 Unaccompanied 23 Word with cha i r or street Across from Bishop Hoban lmpartN...._ Collegiate CW79-19 Cl:) Edward Julius 7 Hebrew judge 8 room 9 Missile site activity 10 Bunker and Head 11 " - a Stranger" 12 Sanda rac tree 13 Prefi x for meter or scope 14 He : It. 18 Fitness condition (2 wds.) 22 Addie of ·baseball fame Cainsville, Fla. (CH) - Alcohol abuse is considered a prime campus problem, and a recent survey shows why. The nonscientific · survey conducted by a national alcohol awareness gi:oup showed 88 % of college students dririk, and 15 % have seriou8 drinking problems . Those figures put college students above national averages in all categories and present a real cause for concern; -says Gerardo Gonzalez, president of BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students), which conducted the survey at College Expo '81 in Daytona Beach during spring break . The survey sample wasn't scientifically drawn; but Gonzalez 43 44 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 56 57 58 59 60 says_those questioned do represent college trendsetters. He recommends alcohol education and prevention programs, like those conducted by BACCHUS on 40 campuses iri 25 states. The focus of ~he BACCHUS program is to inform students, not preach to them , on the dangers of alcohol. One encouraging note of the survey is that 71 % of the 1,920 ·students · surveyed were moderate or light drinkers, consuming between one and 64 drinks per month. Heavy drinkers were those ·who consumed between 72 and 120 drinks per month. For survey purposes, a drink was considered 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or one and a half ounces of distilled liquor. CLASSES FORMING NOW ON CAMPUS FOR SPRING EXAMS California county Was a tenant Feel sorrow Word in Jane Austen book title To have : Sp. States positively Old Irish script Mr . Guthrie 1949 A.L . batting champ "L'etat c'est - " Hairstyle Mel of baseball Actress Mary Offshore apparatus , ....................................•........... • • , : ELECTRONIC EARRING AND PIN ' : Hot, red LOVE LITE comes complete : with a Mini-battery. Guaranteed to lite up : your nite life. 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Debbie is only a State, and Navy rounding out freshman, but she proved to be a Wilkes first three oponents, it's no valuable addition to the team. · wonder the Colonels are starting Look for her to make the·first team · . off with a 1-2 record . in the future. · "To be very competitive with those three teams is very good," The early going so far has seen opposition's _h ome court. It is Coach John Reese commented. "I success smile favorably upon both always tough to win th.a t first road was pleased." the men's and women's basketball game of the sei,ison, but Coach Wilkes took on another tough teams: The men are 4-'l, and that Roberts' young t~am came through team, East Stroudsburg State, last is one-fifth of the mark at which like veterans: Acco-rding to Wednesday. A victory there would Coach Atherton is aiming this Roberts it was the man-to-man have given Coach John Reese his season. Keep an eye out for that defensi~e ability·of the team which 1• 300th career victory. The Colonels magic number of twenty. The produced the victory. Let's hear it will travel to Delaware Valley ladies have only ·h ad one contest, for the defense ; keep up the fine Saturday for their final matchup and they made the ·most of it by work. of the fall semester. · · downing Delaw~re Valley on the J ."If we wrestle well, we should ·I . end up 3-2. My main. concern was IRHC p~esident Bill Lourie ~nd men's basketball game agairist · 1not to get anybody hurt. When his staff have started a. spirit team, King's College on .December 10; ·. you wrestle three · teams that and air interested students· are On that night the group will be do- · tough, you have to be careful," urged to contact Bill or an IRHC ing double duty, for the women Coach John Reese said. representative for more informa- have their 1981-82 -home opener The Wilkes Open will take place tion. The group is going to attend _ against Lafayette before the men's on December 29-30. all home athletic events and pro- game. Both games will be very exIn the opening meet this year. vide the teams with the kind of citing, so let's .all go out and supWilkes fell to powerhouse Lehigh support which they deserve,. It port our teams. Remember, "Our 24-12 after falling behind 12-0 should be exciting and a lot of fun heroes have always .been Col~ after the first three weight classes. for everybody. The first big event onels." · ·· Scoring victories for Wilkes were L.for the rou · home · I I I I t I I I Congratulations to Helen Gorgas, Diane Hall, and Debbie Cometa of the field hockey team. Helen and Diane were named to the 1981 All-MAC first team, and Debbie garnered a spot on the honorable mention. Helen is a senior, and she was co-captain of the team with Diane. Despite sus~ taining a knee injury which kept her out of a few games, Helen was I I I I I I .. I ·I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I 1· I I I I 1 I I I Compete .on the slopes of Big Boulder Ski Area in the Poconos against Eastern Area college 0 teams. Meri and women of every skill level invited to participate. Accumulate points for your school toward the coveted ,,0 ·• Michelob Light Collegiate Cup. 0 . ' • . i ., t- i~~:= 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre o - RACE SCHEDULE Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tue~9ay, 118 - Kris Rowlett lost his opening decision against Lehigh 10-5 before coming off with two consecutive victories, including a close 6-5 decision against Oregon State and an 8-5 decision against a tough Navy foe . (2-1) . 126 - Doug Billig has had a tough time wrestling in this class because he normally wrestles at 118. He lost all three clashes. Being pinned in 4:22 against Lehigh, and ll)s ing a decision to Oregon State and Navy by respective scores of 7-3 and 9-7. (0-3) 134 - Kurt Rowlette lost his first two, 10-6 and 16-10 before pinning his Navy foe in 6:27. (1-2) 142 - Lenny Nelson has been Wilkes' most stellar performer this ttJ.z,,. ,(. b~i~;: ~::~~~:~ ~~~:. "i, I . Micbelob.Ligbt ~(J January_ 5, 1982 ...... ... . ·. ; 7 P.M. January 12, 1982 ............ 7 P.M. January 19; 1982 ............ · 7 P.M. January 26, 1982 ........... ·. 7 P.M. February 9, 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 P.M. HOURS: DAILY IOAI · 5:30PII · UON . & THURS. IOAI - 9PM r1Js1 ► F1 Compete for your school, or head for the slopes at Big Boulder to support your team. 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK . Tune to WKRZ-FM or WZZO-FM for details on transportation to the ski area and for updated coverage of the competition. m •">Z?.i&f' For more information on the Mlchelob.Light Race ·Series contact Big Boulder Ski {\lea al 7171722-010! or write: •1 1' ... 1, ~ - -. •• : :::: :, . ; : :: · ; ; ; ~.~: : :· '. .. : ; ~ ~ ' al"lffk>r • J•- dlG BOULDER SKI AREA 1 I 1 I •·:- Lake Harmony, PA 18624 , - - - - -...·-·- - - - - - - - - - - - who had run out of gas and lost his first two matches this year, had a much different showing against Navy. He came out on top in the first two periods before pinning Navy freshman Ed Culpepper in 6:27 for his first victory. "Navy, I think has the best dual team in the East," Coach Reese remarked . Afterward, Wilkes lost in every weight class except at 190, which was the highlight of the entire match-for the fans. "Put two Irishmen in a circle, and there's bound to be some action," one fan commented. The matchup consisted of Wilkes' Jim Mulligan, a freshman, against Navy junior Pat Ryan. Ryan was a more powerful and experienced wrestler, but Mulligan held on for a 4-4 draw. All Mulligan's points were through penalties against Ryan. Ryan's antics, coupled with the audience participation during the match (booing, etc.) made the battle appear more like something one would see on "Championship Wrestling." It would not have been surprising if Lou Albano or the Grand Imperial Wizard of Wrestling walked into the gym. Hou, They Fared · Prices and gala post-race cele- . -., / y .,, ~; Lenny Nelson , Mark Troutman, Mark Correll, and Pete Creamer; In their second meet this season-, the Colonels pulled off a big upset over 22nd ranked Oregon State,. 23-18. Although the Beavers had been wrestling in the tail-end of a dual meet, 2-tournament road trip, Assistant Coach Greg Strobel did not use fatigue as an excuse for the loss. "Oregon State is very physical," . Coach Reese explain_ed. "It was the only team on our schedule that we wrestled more than once and hadn't beaten." . . . The highlight of the Oregon State clash was when the Colonels . came back from a 9-8 deficit to score 15 straight team points. Mark Troutman started things off with a decision at 158 .. Wilkes jumped ahead for good with 11-9 . lead. lhen the fireworks began. · · Mark . Correll carrie through with a pin in 2:13 at · rn7 ov.er freshman Emry Cleek. In the· next bout (177), Pete Creamef took charge ov.er freshman Tim Mondale in no time at all. Creamer scored a pin in 1 :25. · In the battle against · Navy, Wilkes took an early lead 12·3 with decisions by Kris Rowlette . and Lenny Nelson. Kurt Rowlette, ___ ...... HOODED SWEATSHIRTS . FLANNEL SHIRTS "· ARMY' PANTS - PAINTER PANTS ..,;;. . ,. , ,. FARMER JEANS: ....;.. .. , , ,. . ._ ______ year by virture of his undefeated record after the first three meets. (3-0) 150 - Mark Popple grew last summer ... a lot. He used to wrestle at 134, but now he's moved up two weight classes. Against Lehigh he was leading with 30 seconds left in the third period. He was penalized for an illegal hold (which was a tough call) and then reversed to lose the close 11-8 decision. (0-3) 158 - Mark Troutman has done a fine job so far this season winning his first two decisions 11-10 and 8-6 before losing a major decision against Navy . (2-1) 167 - Mark Correll started things off against Oregon State by virtue of his first pin of the year . Against Navy he fell to an experienced John Reich ·1-8 after falling behind 1-6 in the first period . (2-1) 177 - Pete Creamer as always is an exciting wrestler to watch and it was no different when he pinned Tim Mondale of Oregon State in 1:25. He lost a very close decision . against Navy's Mark Phillips 2-3 in Saturday's contest. (2-1) 190 - Newcomer Jim Mulligan is a freshman who Coach Reese describes as a "real aggressive scrappy kid" that has to become •.more experienced. He was up against a former heavyweight , Navy's Pat Ryan , and hung in there. (0-2-1) HWT Mike Javer was "thrown into the fire," says Coach Reese of this freshman . The coach explained that Javer hasn't been up against first class competition until this year. With bouts against the heavyweights he wrestled, ; ' Javer has no choice but to learJll; ihasf.((t>-aw crnrnmr:i~:w::; i'.: �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.13 December 11, 1981 Page8 The Beacon December 11, 1981 Lose To East Stf'oudsbuf'g---------- - - - Co lO Del s' Streak Snapped by Chris DaRe After starting off the season in fine fashion, the Wilkes men's basketball team suffered a frustratinJ,.! loss to Division II East Stroudsburg State, 61-50 last Monday night . It was the first loss this season for Coach Jim Atherton's cagers as the Colonels fell behind in a tough defensive struggle near the end of the first half. The teams went into the locker rooms with ESSC on top 23-14 . In the second half,. Atherton decided to throw a three-guard formation composed of Paul Scaliti, Eddie Kershaw, and Ross Zanghi at the Stroudsburg defense. It worked for a while and Wilkes pulled to within two early in the second period. Stroudsburg bounced back by stopping the Colonels and pulling ahead every time Wilkes gained some ground . If, however, the beginning of this season is any indication of what is to come, it looks like the by Mark James For wrestler Lenny Nelson, it was a sweet victory. "I1never want to lose to Navy," he said, and he never did. His latest Navy victory, against a tough Midshipman, senior Mike Valore, was Len's third victory this year in as many matches, he won it convincingly, 12-5. The most amazing aspect of Nelson's 3-0 match record is that his victories were against nationally-ranked teams. Lehigh, Oregon State, and Navy always produce winning teams, and winning wrestlers, but not in the 142pound weight class when Wilkes is around. When Nelson is around. In his first match, Nelson defeated Ed Cummings of Lehigh 10-5 before scoring a major decision over Oregon State's Scott Cardwell, 15-3. Then there was the victory against Navy. "Valore was the toughest. I beat him by more points than against the guy from Lehigh, but I was more psyched for Valore because he tied me last year," Lenny expained. After high school, Len wanted to go to the Naval Academy to continue his education. Lenny decided to go to Wilkes. He wasn't recruited heavily by Coach Reese, but after his first year at Wilkes, Lenny decided tQ. stay here instead of transferring to Navy. At Wilkes, Lenny has compiled an overall record of 22-5-1 with• a 2-2 slate at the Eastern Regionals. This year, it appears he will continue his winning ways. Colonels could be on their way to a banner season . After opening the season with home victories over Alvernia and Misericordia, the Colonels hit the road for two important MAC games against Delaware Valley and Lycoming respectively. On Dec. 3 the Colonels took to the Aggies of Delaware Valley . In their first league game the Colonels prevailed in a 70-68 overtime thriller in Doylestown. The game was nip-and-tuck all the way, with the Aggies hold1ng a 28-27 halftime lead. The lead changed hands constantly throughout the second half until Paul Scaliti scored o·n a three-point play at :54 to put the Colonels ahead 64-60. Del Val fought back however and tied the game at 64 to force a five-minute overtime. In the overtime, Bob Antonelli scored 4 points and Paul Scaliti two as the Aggies rally fell short. Scaliti was high scorer for the Colonels with 22 points. Antonelli and Rick Sheaffer added 14 in the winning cause. On Sai.. the Colonels took their 3-0 record to Lycoming College. The Wilkes five used an aggressive defense to spur them to a 68-54 rout of the Warriors. Leading the way for the Colonels was Antonelli with 13 points, followed by Scaliti and Sheaffer with 12 apiece. Wilkes MAC record stands at 2-0, and 4-1 overall. The next MAC game is to be Dec. 10 against cross-town rival King's College. The Colonels last game before the Christmas break _ will be on Sat. against FDU Madison . Game time is 3:00 in the Wilkes gym. After the game the Colonels will have off until Jan. 13 when they travel to Misericordia. ON YOUR MARK, GET SET ... FREEZEI The waning milliseconds _before the starting gun of the men's freestyle event are captured in time by Beacon photographer Steven Thomas. Wilkes went on to lose this meet against Ursinus. · Swim Team Drops First Two by Stephen Thomas The Wilkes College Swim Team lost its second meet of the season to Ursinus College by a score of 69-40. The team's record drops to 0-2 with 2 home meets left before the Christmas break; King's last Wednesday and Elizabethtown today. Despite the loss, exceptional performances were turned in by Reed Bello, who placed first in the I-meter and 3-meter dive, Bob Butchkavitz, who placed first in the 500-meter freestyle, and Megan Maguire, who finished second in the 1000-meter freestyle. Michelle Maguire also had a good day, placing second in both the 200 butterfly and 200-meter backstroke. Unfortunately, these fine performances were not enough fo overcome a sizable early lead built up by the Ursinus team . By the end of the meet, the Ursinus team had captured ten first-place finishes in the 14 events. "This is definetly a rebuilding year," said Head Coach Bob Lewis. "This is the first year for many of our swimmers. Unfortunately, some of our first-year swimmers are seniors and won't be coming back next year," added the coach. "But I think we'll have a good year. We may _not win many meets, yet everyone will improve." Coach Lewis went on to say that there are some problems facing the team . One of the biggest problems is the fact that Wilkes doesn't have its own pool. "We get the runaround a lot about practice time," the coach said . "We started out practicing from 6:00 to 8:00. We were moved to 5:00 to 7:00, and then to 4:30 to 6:30." Despite the problems, the team does have good spirit and some promise for the future. The coming weeks should bring much improvement to individual members of the Wilkes swimming team and to the team as a whole. Team Defensive Pressure Keys First Victory For Lady Colonels LENNY NELSON "So far he has been the best performer for us. The people he had beaten weren't just average wrestlers," Coach John Reese remarked. "I think he's done a great job." Nelson prefers freestyle wrestling to collegiate; he even gives his opponents escape points in order to get on his feet. When he does this, he usually ends up gaining more points than he loses. This is attributed to his freestyle experience wrestling for the New Jersey allstars. What will the rest of the season hold for Lenny Nelson? He feels his most difficult challenges will be in the meets against Syracuse and Penn State, but as Lenny said, "I take one match at a time. When it comes, it comes ... you just have to work hard." by Ellen Van Riper The Lady Colonels opened their 1981-82 season with a victory at Delaware Valley on December 3. The final score was 76-73, and it shows how tough a con_test the game was . Coach Nancy Roberts was pleased that her young team won its first road game of the season. However, she was even more enthusiastic and ecstatic about the defensive play of the team. The man-to-man pressure applied by the team was the deciding factor in the closing minutes. Wilkes opened the game with a starting five of freshman guard Lori Cashour, junior guard Karen Johnson , freshman forward Charlene Hurst, sophomore forward Karen Bove, and sophomore center Kim Smith . From the outset the game was a nip-and-tuck affair, and the Lady Colonels managed to gain a one point lead at the half, 41-40 . The second half was a repeat of the first as both teams kept the score close. Delaware Valley was employing a devastating perim eter attack to stay even with the Lady Colonels, and they were shooting nearly ninety percent from the floor. In the closing minutes, Coach Roberts switched the team from a zone defense to a press.ure man-to-man in order to defend against outside shooting more effectively. The change in defensive strategy turned the tide in favor of the blue and gold . All five players on the . court played a hustling, ag- · gressive, and tenacious man . defense which resulted in a drastic dropping of the opposition's shooting percentage, and more importantly in a number of turnovers upon which the Lady Colonels were able to capitalize. · High scorers for Wilkes were Charlene Hurst with 24 and 5 steals to go along with it, and Kim Smith who tallied 18. Karen Bove provided all-around support with a solid 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Sallie Jones came in off the bench and c-ontributed 11 points and a fine total of 14 rebounds. Upcoming games for the ladies are December 10 at home against Lafayette, and December 12 at home against Marywood. The team will be idle during the semester break until January 8 and 9 when they will host the annual Letterwoman's Tournament . The participating teams this year besides the host Lady Colonels will be Drew University from Madison, NJ, Western Maryland College, and Moravian College from Bethlehem, PA . Last year the ladies from Wilkes garnered the second-place trophy, and this year they will be looking to win the first place award . FROM THE 'OOPS' DEPT. : Mark James really goofed last week in his wrestling preview. He reported that John Reese had compiled a 286-60-8 record after 27 years of coaching, which is all fine and dandy, but at the beginning of the season, Reese's 29th year, the veteran mentor's record in dual meet competition was 298-64-8 . � 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 1981 December 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 December 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7857af004494f8dcd771b2392ec43597.pdf bb11594e6d2ab3b2f4de7e0854529d97 PDF Text Text Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No. December 4, 1981 , Cooperative Education Program Earns Positive Evaluation Rating by Mary Kay Pogar The College cooperative education program was evaluated October 15 and 16 by Paul Dube of Northwestern University. Dube, the director of that university's Center for Cooperative Education, gave Wilkes a very positive.orating, according to Robert Koester, director of the program here. The program was evaluated in accordance with government regulations that each cooperative plan be judged by an outside evaluator every other year. During the evaluation Dube met with Koester, President Capin, Dean Gerald Wuori, Dean of Admissions, Rachel Lohman, Director of Financial Aid, and with several faculty members and students. He also called or visited several employees involved in the program. Several weeks later, he filed a written report of his visit to Wilkes. About 190 students participate in the cooperative plan here. This indicates that nearly 25 % of those eligible are involved in the program. Most students work within commuting distance from the college, but a few work outside the area one or more semesters. Approximately 90 % of the students involved in the plan are paid, while 10 % work on a volunteer basis. About 60-70% work two or more semesters. Most of the students who work are seniors, although some are second semester juniors. Very few sophomores or first semester juniors participate. The objectives of the colle.ge's program are: - to demonstrate to students and employers that the liberal arts curriculum is a sound preparation for career development; - to provide work experiences that will reinforce academic learning; - to provide financial assistance. How well the program meets these objectives was evaluated by Dube. He notes some strengths in the program and some improvements to be made. One of the greatest strengths in the program, according to Dube, is the extensive support received from President Capin, who "fully recognizes the benefits of the cooperative plan . . . in terms of strengthening the academic program, and theeconomic benefits of marketing and retention." Dube also feels the faculty is "quite supportive," but that they have a conservative approach to student eligibility for the program, encouraging only upperclassmen to participate. The evaluator believes the progratn could be improved by allowing sophomores to participate, enabling them to "test tentative career choices while there is still time to make changes in their academic and work experience program." Another strength Dube sees is the emphasis on cooperative education as a learning and academic program rather than as a job placement service. Students earn credit for cooperative education and this credit is awarded for new learning, not for experience on the job. In addition, students focus on learning by keeping a workbook. Faculty monitor a student's progress by checking weekly logs submitted by the student. The cooperative program itself also reports to to the academic dean, the same person to whom faculty must report. As a result, Continued on page 2 Robert Koester, Director of Cooperative Education. Vandalism Reaches 'Alarming Proportions' by Melissa Meyers . Several weeks ago, vandals smashed two of Pickering Hall's plate glass doors. The doors were replaced within the week at substantial cost . Th e next weekend, however, one was broken again. Vandalism on the Wilkes College campus has reached alarming proportions. In the month of September alone, acts of vandalism cost the college between eight hundred and one thousand dollars. Even though many students are not aware of the severity of the problem, vandalism has an important impact on every student attending the college. According to Dean Lampe, the administration is concerned about damage to college property - and with good reason. When vandalism is reported to college authorities, they try to find those responsible for the damage. If no responsible party is found (and it rare!}' is) the college itself pays for the damage. What this means to the student is an addition to college costs which is financed indirectly through tuition and other fees. Ultimately, the destructive acts of a few students are costing the entire student body quite a bit of money. An estimate of the costs of recent vandalism was obtained by Bill Lourie, President of the IRHC. Lourie, along with Todd Hogan and Don Wolfrom, gathered figures for use by the IRHC Vandalism ·committee. By combing the files of the Wilkes College Business Office, they compiled a list of damages to college property. They then separated those damages which were judged to be acts of vandalism and arrived at what Lourie calls, "a low, incomplete estimate" of the total cost of vandalism . From September, 1980 to April, 1981 , vandalism costs amounted to $15,100. Of that amount, $4600 was spent on replacement of glass alone. One incident of vandalism to cushions in Stark Hall Lobby amassed a bill of $1024. Con~idering that tuition costs $2100 per semester, vandals last year wasted seven semesters' worth of college funds . So far this year, over two thousand dollars has been spent to repair the results of vandalism . In addition to the Pickering doors, damages to Sterling and the Center for the Performing Arts have contributed to this amount. For example, $860 was spent recently on the repair of a piano in Darte Hall which was ruined by vandals. Dr. Anderson of Wilkes' Music Department was approached on the subject after this incident, but declined comment because he felt this would give the vandals undue publicity. The problem of vandalism on our campus, however, is becoming serious. An alternative method of dealing with this issue is being proposed by Bill Lourie. Through the Vandalism Committee's "Awareness Approch," Lourie hopes to in- form Wilkes students about the seriousness of the vandalism problem, and to show them that vandalism is "personal to every Wilkes College student." Although the committee is still in its formative stage, its reports have revealed a slight improvement in the degree of vandalism in the residence halls. Overall campus vandalism, however, is still on the rise. With the added force of Commuter Council and Student Government, IRHC hopes to curb the vandalism problem at the college by the spring of 1982. New Co--Ed Residence Hall Will Facilitate Real'l'angementa Of Campus Housing by John Finn The new residence hall, now under construction on South River Street and scheduled for use next Fall, will accommodate both men and women, and will enable the college "to make adjustments" in other aspects of campus housing, according George Ralston, Dean of Student Affairs. The "adjustments" will include the discontinued use of the Hotel Sterling as a housing facility, the closing of Barre Hall, and the conversion of Sterling Hall, presently a women's residence, to a men's residence. By converting Sterling Hall, the college administration will achieve its goal of balancing the location of men's and women's residence halls throughout the campus for im. proved security. At present, women's residences are at one end of the campus and men's are at the other. Barre Hall, also a women's residence, is located at the corner of Ross and West River Streets. Ralston explained that its location on the extreme perimeter of the campus, and the high degree of maintainance it requires, were prime factors in the decision to· close the building. The · women from Barre and Sterling will have the option of moving into the new residence hall or any other women's residence on campus. The Hotel Sterling presently houses over 100 Wilkes students, men and women. The rental of the Hotel makes it one of the costliest housing facilities on campus. Therefore it will not be used at all next year. Students who choose to reside in the new building will pay an additional housing fee of $200.00. The additional cost is necessary in order to raise funds for financing the bonds issued for the construction of the building. Although options to this method of fundraising are being discussed, Ralston said this plan has been selected and, he stated, "I do not feel there is any hope" that another method will be used. Ralston pointed out that differential housing costs are common at many institutions. He also said that when students become aware of the advantages of the new building, such as air-conditioning, semi-private showers, and the "newness" of the facility, "the incremental cost will not be a detterrent." Planning for these housing arrangements began last year and was conducted by the Housing Office, Dean of Management Andrew Shaw, the Students' Deans Council, and representatives from the IRHC, SG, and CC. That group formulated six alternative plans and presented them to the President's staff with the recommendation that the plan now in effect be used. �Page 2, The Beacon, December 4, 1981 Rumors About Nursing D8pt. Un-f ounded by Amy Elias Stating that the rumors have been "vastly exaggerated," Dr. Virginia Nehring, Wilkes' Nursing Department Director, denied this week that the Wilkes' Nursing Program is, as has been rumored, in trouble. Nursing students, among others, have become concerned about circulating reports of Nehring's resignation and NLN (National League of Nursing) probation for the program . Nehring stated emphatically that both reports are false; she has no plans to resign as director, and the program itself is not presently on probation from the NLN . However, Nehring did acknowledge that the program is undergoing some difficulties, and these are mainly linked to the Wilkes College Department of Nursing's State Board failure rate. The State Board of Nursing Examination currently covers five areas of nursing: medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatry. According to Nehring, from 1978 on the baccalaureate nursing programs received the highest percentage of failures and the lowest average mean score. The State Board of Nursing Examination, because it tests only five areas, tests exactly the same material taught in diploma programs. Students from diploma programs, Nehring noted, have traditionally scored better on the Nursing Examinations than students from Baccalaureate or Associate Degree programs. The State Board tests only a "very small part" of the B.S. nursing curriculum. "Half of what we're teaching isn't on the State Boards," Nehring remarked. The result last year was that approximately 30 % of those Wilkes' students who took the State Boards failed . Nehring acknowledges that there is a problem , but she also cited a summary report compiled by the State Board of Nurse Examiners which shows that Wilkes' mean scores in the five areas of testing are neither the highest nor the lowest in the state. Wilkes is "somewhere in the middle." "Baccalaureate degree nursing programs offer the opportunity for students to learn much more, " Nehring wrote in a recent report. "To give the most obvious example, Community Health is·a strong component of all baccalaureate nursing programs, but there are no State Board Exam questions related to this." Nehring stated that as of July, 1982, there will be a new, revised State Board Examination given, and this Exam will focus on the "problem solving process used by nurses, i.e. , assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. " This is the theoretical approach now used in B.S. and A.D. programs. One complaint frequently made by nursing students is that they must take the State Boards in their Senior years, and are tested in the areas of Obstetrics and Pediatrics - two seven-week courses here at Co•op Eoaluatlon Continued from page 1 the faculty view cooperative education as one of their programs. Dube also notes that employers find that students are well prepared when they report for work. He states, "Students from Wilkes are at least as effective, or more so, than students from other colleges." Koester's promotion of the program with the faculty, and his ability to place students in jobs are also seen as strengths. Among the improvements suggested is the establishment of a management information system , the development of which is already underway. This compi.{terized data base will allow the director to monitor costs, placement and other activities, and will be able to assess the impact of the program on the campus. Another improvement suggested is the expansion of the program beyond the vicinity of WilkesBarre. This would require an alter- 11ating calendar. On this calendar, students will take classes one semester and work outside the area the next semester. Dube notes that students often find better jobs on an alternating calendar. Overall, the College received a very positive rating in this evaluation. Dube summarizes, "It is clearly recognized that Wilkes College has developed a modest but very fine cooperative education program ." I f · - •414' ~, 9 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 Boutique•Jewelry-ctothes Layaway Avallable We Accept Moster Charge & Viso Across from YMCA i Phone: 822-1898 i Specializing in mens & women i hairstyle. i ~ With this coupon receive a cut, blow dry & conditioner for $8.00 (Lon g Hair $10.00), Regular 1 $15.00. For men & women . Tue., Wed., Thur. Exo, 1/1/82. .__....._............,...__.....,..___.._,,....,.....,..___....,.. j l ~ higher education degrees and update their knowledge of testing, evaluation, accreditation changes. Of the 35 members of the Nursing Department faculty, over 20 are new this year, and "the faculty is slightly overwhelmed," said Nehring. Practice NLN-type tests will be updated and made available to nursing students, and a member of the nursing faculty will be assigned to gather data on students, curriculum , and other matters of concern to the department . - Operation Riuer Watch Inuolues Students What are the acutal problems of our river's watershed? How can we learn from them? What can we do about the problems? These are just a few of the questions the Susquehanna River Tri-State Association hopes to address in its new program , " Operation River Watch ." The program will draw students from the classroom and get them involved in the community. While working with teachers and other adult supervisors, students will be exploring streams and the Susquehanna River, discovering environmental needs and problems of this area . In this program , the efforts of each student in providing informa- lion about the Susquehanna River and its tributaries will enhance the total understanding of water quality in this area . Hopefull y, the accumulated data over a number of years will show improvement in water quality in this area . This improved outcome is the on-going effort and goal of the Susquehanna River Tri-State Association , and combined with a serious effort by this community, this desirable outcome can be realized . Currently, the Association is searching for interested citizens or clubs who,would like to contribute funds for the testing equipment needed to conduct the above battery of tests. Call 824-5193 if you have suggestions or can help . Debate U~ion Wins At Sh_ippensburg State Zuvich won a fourth-place trophy for her Interpretation of Children's Literature. Jon Sparks, in only his second year of competition, won two trophies: a fourth-place victory in Extemporaneous Speaking and a fourth-place trophy for the complex Impromptu Discourse competition . In the area of debate, Wilkes compiled a 10-3 overall record . Wilkes' Fred Deets broke even with a three wins/three loss record, while his teammate, Jon Sparks, went undefeated . This marks the third time this year that the Wilkes Debate Union has gone undefeated in the area of Lincoln- This past weekend the Wilkes College Debate and Speech Team travelled to Shippenburg State College to compete for honors against twenty eight colleges and universities from Maine to Texas in the annual fall Cumberland Valley Forensic Tournament. Wilkes won eight major awards, including the fourth-place Overall Best School Award. Darlene Schaffer won three trophies - a fi rst place in Informative Speaking, a second place for her Children's Interpretation of Literature, and a fourth-place award for Demagogic Oration . Novice speaker Marybeth I YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK i MONDAY Chili over Rice Split Pea Soup TUESDAY Corn Beef on Rye Chicken Noodle WEDNESDAY Roast Beef on Hard Roll Beef Vegetable THURSDAY Chicken A La King Tomato Soup . FRIDAY Wimpies Clam Chowder l ....... ___.. ..........................,.....,..,,..............J f'PatftSHalr_.f ashTons ~ State approval - NLN accreditation is not vital to the school's survival, but State approval is. Wilkes, Nehring said, has been both accredited by NLN and State app roved . Action is now being taken by Nehring and her staff to try to correct curriculum problems and to improve State Board scores. One innovation is the elective course already mentioned . Another tactic being employed is the encouraging of faculty members to pursue Douglas Debate. Jon Sparks was eliminated in the championship round by a strong William and Mary team . The first and second place trophies went to William and Mary, and Jon Sparks received the third-place trophy. The Debate Union has now raised its total number of awards won this year to 31. The next major intercollegiate contest for "Kinney's Kids" will be this weekend, when they travel to Townson State University, Towson, Maryland . The Union is directed and coached by Dr. Bradford L. Kinney of the Communications Studies Division. ...................... NUM.R9 SHOP i 109 South Franklin Wilkes that nursing stud~nts take in their Sophomore years and have all but forgotten by their Senior years. "There's no way that you can absorb all of that information in seven weeks and retain it for two years," one nursing student remarked . To remedy the situation, Nehring is implementing an elective course which will concentrate on pathophysiology and high-risk families . The course will be based on sim ulation, and will incorporate films and models. Two-thirds of this year's Senior class has signed up for the course. Nehring also stated that the nursing program curriculum is presently being revised and updated to hopefully eliminate the OB and Peds problem. Wilkes is, contrary to some reports, still accredited by the NLN. Nehring explained that accreditation is a voluntary move on the part of a nursing school; a school does not have to be accredited to function. Schools that are non-accredited, however, cannot receive federal funding, and some of the better graduate schools require that students come from accredited programs. (However, Nehring noted, Yale University does not .) A school can be accredited for three to eight years. Nehring stressed the difference between NLN accreditation and Iii J i i i ~ i ........................~..................~......__..~ , , BEHIND OUR STONEY FACE ... is a friendly staff and a variety of clothing so wide you'll have to see it to believe it ... which is i just-what we'd like you to do! Browsers t Are t I Always I· Welcome I At t I I ,t unckr the yellow I :1 II ,t I •- canopy �December 4, 1981, The Beacon, Page3 S·G· Opposes $200 Dlfferentlal Fee For Neu, Residence Hall, Votes To Seek Alternatl.,es by Doug Fahringer Student Government is currently investigating alternatives to the present recommendation that students living in the new residence hall pay $100 more per semester in their room and board bill. Many students on campus disagree with this recommendation, and so SC recently voted to "strictly oppose the proposed $200 differential fee and to take an active role in investigating alternative means of financing the new residence hall." According to Housing Director Paul Adams, the extra $200 is being used to help pay for the interest on the tax-free bonds which are financing the new residence hall. He added that the residents are not paying the $200 simply ..to live there but instead they are helping to finance the new building. Many SC members, believing the extra amount to be unfair, suggested other alternative means towards financing . One suggestion was to divide the amount among all resident students , making the room and board $40 extra per student each semester. Another alternative is to disperse the $40,000 needed in interest fees among the entire student body because the new hall is being built for the whole college. SC President Ana Nunez said NOTICE Invoices issued by the Finan~e Office will have a new look starting next spring. A one-page, 8-1/2 x 11 · bill will replace the smaller version now in use, according to Karen Campb~ll, Director of the Finance Office. The new format will list all courses and charges, along with a formulation of financial aid. Also included will be a special instruction sheet with information about payment due dates, class-card pick-up locations, and any other matters concerning the bill. The new bill is designed to save time, trouble, and anxiety for students, but it will require some extra work by the Finance Office. They, of course will now have to fold the invoices before placing them in the envelopes . ◄- that President Capin is interested in any suggestions concerning alternative methods of financing the new residence hall . Nunez urged the SC representatives to discuss these recommendations with the student body. At last week's SC meeting, $450 was granted to the new 12member cheerleading squad for the new uniforms . Megan Smith, captain of the squad, originally requested $900 but it was suggested that each of the girls pay $25 for the new uniforms. In upcoming events, Nunez announced the Christmas carolling event at the Valleycrest Nursing Home on Monday, Dec. 7. Students who are interested in carolling are invited to meet in front of Weckesser Hall at 6:45 p.m . Because of the Christmas carolling, Nunez reminded SC members that the meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Monday. Tickets are still on sale in the SC office for the Reading trip scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $5.50 per person. The SC film , "The Blues Brothers," will be shown on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 p .m. in Stark Learning Center, room 101. SC is planning to hold another Ecumenical Service for Christmas here on campus. The service is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m . in the CPA. On a final note, Nunez mentioned that Peter Jadelis, the Wilkes SC president in 1974, recently died of leukemia at the age of 29 . It was through his efforts that Wilkes College received its first Student Union building which was originally named the Jadelis Union Building. It is now the AFROTC building located in Church Hall. SC is donating $25 to purchase a business book for the Wilkes library in memory of Jadelis. ~ ~ Co--ope.rative P.rog.ram Opens . ' With The Unive.r•ity Of Penn. by Donna Nitka Wilkes College and the University of Pennsylvania, in a cooperative venture, are offering a field based, Ed. D. program in Educational Leadership. The pro- Roy E. Mo.rgan, Community Leade.r, Selected Chai.rman Of Wilkes' 1982 Annual Campaign by Donna Nitka Roy E. Morgan, president of the Wyoming Valley Broadcasting Company and drama, music and art critic for the Wilkes-Barre TIMES LEADER, has been named chairman of the 1982 Wilkes College Annual Campaign. As chairman of the campaign, which raises funds to provide scholarships to Wilkes students, Morgan will be responsible for assembling a work force of approximately 250 people who will contact over 2,000 prospective donors in the Wyoming Valley area . Morgan will first appoint an assistant chairman and eight division leaders . Each division leader will appoint five captains, each of whom will appoint four workers. All campaign workers will par- ticipate in training and working sessions in preparation for the campaign kickoff, which is scheduled for February 23. Morgan, active in the community, has held many public service positions and has been the recipient of numerous awards. He has been chairman and president of the Wyoming Valley United Way, president of the Greater WilkesBarre Chamber of Commerce and the Wilkes-Barre Industrial Development Fund, president of the Wyoming Valley Hospital, and president of the Family Service Association. Morgan has been the recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Benjamin Rush Award and was recently awarded the Gold Medal Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Broad- casters. He has served as a professor of Broadcast Journalism at Wilkes College, King's College and Penn State University, Lehman. In 1980, Morgan received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Wilkes. Thomas Kelly, Dean of External Affairs, stated that the campaign chairman must be able to motivate people and to act as an ambassador for Wilkes. The chairman must be a person who is recognized in the community and who is active at Wilkes . Kelly noted that Morgan had no trouble in meeting the requirements. According to Kelly, Morgan is "very dynamic. He is very interested in the students and in what's happening on campus." Seminar Offers Semester Abroad Scandinavian Seminar is now accepting applications for its 1982-83 academic year abroad in Denmark, Finland, Norway, or Sweden . This ·unique learning experience is designed for college Hk -· -- students, graduates, and other adults who want to study in a Scandinavian country, becoming part of another culture and learning its language . A new onesemester program , only in DenMk ff>X HUNTER N. MAIN MAJORS MOVES IN ON KNOX. In the CC vs. IRHC flag football game held recently, Leigh Majors stalks Joe Knox on a punt return in the tough defensive battle. CC won, 2-0. ONION Sts. mark, is also now available. The fee, covering tuition, room, board, and all course-connected travels in Scandinavia, is $5,900. Interest-free loans are granted on• the basis of need, as are a few partial scholarships. For further information, please write to: SCANDINAVIAN SEMINAR 100 East 85th Street New York, N.Y. 10028 BY PAPPAS Buy 1 - Get 1 Free! 155 N. Main St. w/this coupon Phone 825-7110 WILK.ES-BARRE, Pa. -DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop Hoban Ph.122-7045 DRAFT BEER 6PACKSTOGO Good for any pair of slacks in the store! DELIVERY TO COLLEGE (Vaiid thru Dec. 25) ◄- gram is open to those students who hold a Master's degree and who are seeking a doctorate. The program, which will take three to four years to complete, consists of 13 courses, nine of which are offered on the Wilkes campus. The remaining four courses are offered on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in order to meet the students' residency requirements. The first year of the program . will be devoted to research . Course topics for this phase of the program include Anthropology and Education, Ethnographic Methods, and Field Study Methods. During this time, the students will concentrate on the "identification, investigation and possible solution of major problems facing school districts in the Wilkes-Barre area." The remainder of the program will be devoted to the completion of professional coursework and the collection of data for the students' dissertations. Course topics covered during this time include Conceptual Models in Educational Administration, Educational Law and Economic and Political Aspects of Education. Dr. Franck Darte, coordinator for the program, noted that there . is no institution in this area that offers this type of program . He stated that this is "an excellent opportunity for students in the area to pursue a higher degree. " There are currently 29 students enrolled in the program, which began November 13. Applications for enrollment in the Educational Leadership Program are still being accepted . - 1-,1,......,.._ -CoW.._- Coll In Advance lot Kegs a n d ~ (Must have lCI Card) IP JI j.,.'lfii:1 '. 1/1:11: �Page 4, The Beacon, December 4, 1981 We get ... LETTERS Student Condemns 'Insolent' Behavior To the Editor: I AM AS MAD AS HELL AND I WON'T TAKE IT ANY MORE . I have seen some prime examples of insolent behavior on our campus, but some of our classmates have hit new heights in lowness. As some are aware, most students remained on campus last weekend in anticipation of Thanksgiving recess. This put an undue stress on the meal staff who weren't prepared so many students, consequently the lines were quite long. I did not mind waiting in line for an hour; after all everyone had to, or at least so I thought. When I came within five persons of the door, a trio of "Wilkes' finest" waltzed into the cafeteria and promptly took positions at the head of the line. It is a sorry state of affairs when students take a few muscles, most of which are located in their heads, as a personal invitation to do as they please. Do not think that just these gentlemen are guilty; often that certain darling gaggle of girls from Sullivan Hall have been found horning their way into line. By now you must be thinking for that this fellow got cut in front of and is blowing off steam. Not by a longshot . I see homecoming displays mangled and burned; I watch students who have nothing better to do than peel wallpaper or rip stuffing out of sofas. In fact, while many were at the bonfire this year, a student took it apon himself to go into the music department and rip every hammer out of a Steinway piano; the money to fix that comes right out of your pockets, folks. I am tired of watching Wilkes College turn into Wilkes Home for the Criminally Immature. Don't people have shame anymore? Don't they possess the least amount of decency? - St. Stephen NOTICE Mr. Joseph Phillips, a counselor from the VA hospital who specializes in the problems faced by alcoholics, will speak on the topic "Alcoholism: the Disease Concept" on Tuesday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Stark 341. All are invited to attend. For Better Or Worse? The decision has been made concerning the new residence hall - it will be coed. Along with this decision, numerous others have been made which will affect not only the residents of the new hall, but also a few others. Some of these decisions appear to be in the best interest of the college, but some do not seem to be fair to the students involved. First of all, we would like to congratulate the administration on its decision to have a coed residence hall on campus. There seems to be an attraction to residence halls that house both men and women. Many college and universities across the country already have coed housing facilities or are starting to establish them. By moving the women out of and men into Sterling Hall, the administration is providing the north end of the campus with something that has been lacking in the past few years"- male protection. With the exception of the men in the Sterling Hotel, there have been no Pichel Speaks Out Against Mandatory Move From Barre To the Editor: On Thursday, November 19, the Housing Office and Dean Lampe came to our dorm to personally tell us that our "home" is tobevacated for the academic year, 1982. Our reaction: shock, anger, anq millions of tears. ' We were told that we could probably be kept together and placed in the new dormitory for the fee of $200.00 per person, per year. They told us the reasons for vacating Barre were: maintence costs were too high, we are too far from campus, and the male-female ratio must remain consistent. Our arguments: last year they painted, plastered, and put a new roof of Barre, so, why not pick a dorm in worse physical condition? All the money they invested into this dorm was wasted. Besides, we were told Barre will remain vacant for three or four years, the maintence problems will not decrease, nor will the price. Why would they leave a building this size vacant for so long? Our next argument was the fact that we feel we are not at all too far from campus. It is quiet back here, and we are quite comfortable. We also argued that we would rather put the mandatory $200.00 into our dorm to help pay for maintence. Even renting out the rooms to students would be better than leaving Barre here to deteriorate. This brought the next issue: the male-female ratio. The new dorn has 84 men and 121 women. The difference is a little over 30, Barre's magic number, can't guys take our place? Guess not, that's why they also took Sterling Hall. One radical idea was to have three floors of guys and three floors of girls instead of the proposed four floors of ·girls. As far as seniority and waiting two or three years for a special room, no longer plays an important part. If we are placed in the new dorm we have the seniority of a freshman. If we decide to leave our friends and go into another dorm , we must accept whatever is open and the following year we will regain our seniority, where does that leave next year seniors? A lot of girls are really afraid that because of the inevitable tuition increase, the proposed tax cuts, and the additional $200.00 per year, they will not be able to afford this school. Some are seriously considering reapplying elsewhere, some are considering the expenses of an apartment, and some are considering the new dorm , without enthusiasm, because the other alternatives are not practical. The $200.00 increase is supposed to pay for "luxuries" in the new dorm . Air conditioning was one mentioned. For the two hot months out of the school year, a $15.00 fan would be fine. Another luxury mentioned was phone jacks. We have them now, and we still have io pay our own phone bills. Actually, the people being told, not asked, to leave their dorm should be compensated by the school. We did not ask, nor do we want to leave Barre; unfortunately, we have no alternative. If this dorm is for the school's benefit, as we were told, then why not let the whole school help pay for it? This $200.00 increase is permanent - as long as the building is inhabited. Speaking on behalf of the Barre girls, we need the support from everyone that understands and is willing to back us up . Thank-you, Kathy Pichel men to provide protection to the women at that end of the campus if it was ever needed. However, there ·are some decisions we must question. For instance, the administration is considering the possibility of charging the residents of the new hall an extra $200. According to several members of the administration, this extra charge is intended to help defray construction costs. There is the feeling, also, that students will not mind paying this "minimal" extra charge for living in a brand new building with some extras, such as air conditioning. Since many of the people we talked to don't seem to want to move into the new hall in the first place, we must question the administration's rationalization of this extra charge. We wonder exactly how many people will want to live in a new building and pay this extra $200. It has come to our attention that the women who are being moved out of the old halls are angered about it. The administration claims that the reason for closing down Barre Hall is because it is too costly to operate and maintain. In an article in the February 7, 1980, issue of the Beacon, the operating costs, per bed, of the residence halls were outlined. According to the report at that time, Barre Hall was the fourth cheapest to operate with 34 beds. Doane Hall, with only 12 beds including the resident assistant's ,wasthe third most expensive to operate. Another reason the women of Barre are upset is because of the fact they will lose their seniority when it comes to chasing single, private rooms. According to Housing Director Paul j Adams, there are 11 single rooms for women and 15 for men in the new hall. However, according to George Ralston, Dean of Student Affairs, there will be no private rooms. We wonder which is correct. The administration feels it has given the Wilkes campus what it wanted - a coed residence hall and men at the north end of the campus. We agree. We que~tion, however, several of the inconsistencies among members of the administration and their decisions . We hope they will be cleared up soon. We also wonder how many students will want to, or be able to, pay the extra $200 fee. USPS 832-080 Editor-in-chief ... ... .... ..... .. .. .. . ............ .. ·. .. Lisa Gurka Managing Editor . . . . .... ... ............... . ...... Mary Kay Pogar News Editor . .......... ... ... .. ..... .. ..... . .. . ..... . . John Finn Copy Editor ............ .. ·. .. .. .. .... .. . ..... .... .... . 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Subscription rate to non-students: $5.00 per year. Advertising rate:$3.00 per column inch. Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessariy of the publication or the college. �December 4, 1981, The Beacon, Page 5 Financial Assistance Start Planning Now For Next Year by Doug Fahringer information which won't be availThe following advice may come able until after December of this year. as a shock to students who have just survived registration for As Lohman said, the problem Spring semester 1982, but it's not for most students is that no one too early for students and their knows what the new proposals are parents to start planning now to going to be. In all probability, meet educational bills for the Congress will finally conclude its 1982-83 school year. decision concerning federal asRachael L. Lohman, Financial sistance by February or March. Aid Director at Wilkes College, Based on material presented by stated that she believes prospects organizations Lohman is asfor federal assistance for college sociated with, she predicts one students next year are quite unchange in financial aid : eligibility predictable. It's probable that criteria for Pell Grants may there will be less aid available next become stiffer, resulting in a year, and it will be ma_e difficult reduction of the maximum award . to qualify for such assistance due Another change may be that apto federal cuts, Lohman said proximately 12 percent of federal recently. assistance will be cut for many According to Lohman, it's too students now receiving this type of early to start applying for financial aid. However, Lohman noted that aid, however, it's not too early to not all students will be affected by start thinking about applying. She E these cuts. said students can't apply until Lohman said that a majority of January 1, 1982 because the apWilkes' financial assistance is plications will require 1981 income based on "need." If outside funds, such as scholarships or federal aid, are added, the student's "need" changes, resulting in a reduction of Wilkes' aid. "Our purpose," Lohman stated, "is to help as many students as possible." This is accomplished by granting financial aid to as many of those Wilkes students who need the money. Lohman mentioned suggestions for students regarding financial aid. The most important issue for students and their parents is to meet application deadlines. It is wise to get the applicaiton in as soon as possible. Also, read all instructions carefully and make sure the information required is accurate. The thing to remember is to start planning now for next year. Students should try to save as much as they can, work as much as they can, and make sure they meet deadlines when applying for financial aid. DRABBLE ® by Kevin Fagan I RU£.tc!1'1,'1 fooK ONE. Of i405f. OllllfAii0NA\..1t-l1tU.s-r Q0£.S1"iONNAIR£S, t-lf.11, •• • foR ... 1'1-Z. rr ~Altl I ~'WUL.0 Sf. Erf~f.(Z A MA&\CIAN oK A N\Jll.UR OISAS'fE.R INSff:C101<. _¥ GuestCommentary . Video Game Explosion Hits America by Mark James The voice is gruff, harsh, and electronic: "Will-you-challengethe-Black Knight-again. Will-youchallenge-the-Bl ack Knight again. " No, it isn't Darth Vader or some renegade Cylon. It's a pinball machine. A talking pinball machine! Play it and lose, and it will laugh. It will dare; it will challenge; it will say it can't be beat. It will con; it will intimidate-at twenty-five cents a game, for three measly pinballs. But the Black Knight is only a pinball machine. Small time. Video games are where the action is. Asteroids, Space Invaders, and others make up a small empire of complicated tasks against Martians, or whatever those things are. It's the latest version of man against machine. Then there are games like Pac Man. Pac Man. For twenty-five cents the glassey-eyed video junkie gets to control a circle with a pie. wedged mouth. The object is to eat through a maze of little balls or tidbits while avoiding a handful of Martians. Unless, of course, Pac Man can get to one of the big balls. If this happens, then all the martians turn purple for a few seconds, and Pac Man can eat them, too. If they're not purple, and they catch Pac Man, he wilts. Then there are the berries. And the oranges. And the apples. And the other fruit Pac Man is to eat. lt all has som~thing to do with the scoring. The video game explosion has hit America with a super-megaton blast. It is now, not some far off possibility. It is the late twentiethcentury version of the Penny Arcade or Shooting Gallery. Now the bullets are missles, the targets are space ships, and the targets are armed . They shoot back. It makes one wonder. People love the video challenge. From college student to construction worker, there seems to be an obsession growing with the popularity of these technological hybrids. Next, there are the children. Once there was a time when kids would raid mom's purse to get change for penny candy. Now the CLASSES FORMING NOW ON CAMPUS FOR SPRING EXAMS 113 South Main ·St. Downtown Wilkes-Barre HOURS: DAILY 10AM - 5:30PM · UON . & THURS. 10AM - 9PI r1!s1, Fl 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK Call Days Evenings & Weekends TEST PREPARATION Call Collect Days (215) 435-2171 1524 Linden St. Allentown, Pa. 18108 1NoLJrREs'XsouT □AT cLAssEs IN ALLENTOWN 1''4A1 •~ WI-IERf. 'IOV A~u)ER. QOE51"10t.15, ANO 'fl-If. KE~1,-rs C,,t,JE. '/()I) AN !Of.A Of w"A1" CARE.ER '10ll1U. e,£,~1" $\lt"fW word is they are stealing dollars for the video-arcade change machmes, which now have the capability to change five-dollar bills as well. It's a sign of the times. The penny arcade, shooting gallery, or pool hall is a part of Americanna. It's part of our hertiage, and our growing up. But remember the fears of a push button society. Those fears are being . zapped away with the advent of the computer age. Nowadays, children seem to be obsessed with buttons and video screens. Their fingers dance on buttons faster than any legs ever danced the jitterbug. They're firing missles, warheads, lazers, and "smart bombs" with buttons and "joy sticks" to dodge and destroy the enemy. For those who don't have the patience or coordination ' to become adept with buttons, or to make it through the instru.ction plate, there exists a sense of awe. Imagine what would ~appen if those buttons controlled real missles. An eleven-year-old has the dexterity to blow New Jersey into the ocean in twenty seconds. Then there is the biggest question of all . .. where are all those quarters going? Is the video. game industry really a two-bit operation? NOTICE The Farley Library has been experiencing a considerable amount of mutilation to books and periodicals. Several articles and pictures, razored from FAMILY HEALTH and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, are examples of the most recent victims. With a low cost, coin-operated photocopier available to everyone in the Library, there can be no rational excuse for tearing/cutting apart books and magazines. Also, depriving others of the opportunity to use these materials is, in itself, a deliberately anti-social and criminal act. Anyone who witnesses such actions is urged to bring them to the attention of College staff. The librarians are committed to the concept of open stacks, but we must serously consider a return to closed periodical operations if the destruction continues. Anyone with a current subscription to NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, who cares to donate the October and November 1981 issues that ·were mutilated, may contact the Serials section. NOTICE The Nursing Department will be holding a Christmas "Open House" in the Nursing Department on December 11 from -11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The faculty, administration and nursing students are invited to attend. THIS WEEKENDS ENTERTAINMENT AT EMERSONS PILORZ-Thursday, December 3 PAT GODWIN-Friday, December 4 JESSE THIER-Saturday, December 5 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGH.,. REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID HOURS: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. HAPPY HOUR 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M �Page 6, The Beacon, December 4, 1981 ''The Servant Of Two Masters" Wilkes Theatre Presents Spirited Comedy Dec. 4-6 Michelle James and Sat Aliamo are pictured rehearsing for .this weekend's production, '¥. Servant of Two Masters," beginning tonight at 8 p.m. in the CPA. The audience is welcome to meet the cast in the lounge area following the play. Art Gallery Plans Trip To England In Spring The Sordoni Art Gallery of Wilkes College will be taking reservations for an ocean voyage aboard the Queen Elizabeth II, when she sails for England from the United States on April 28, 1982. It will be the first time the Q.E. II has sailed directly from Philadelphia to England, and the purpose of the trip is to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the William Penn Charter from Charles II, in 1681. Those who join the Sordoni group will spend five days in England touring art museums and historic spots relevant to the history and architecture of Pennsylvania. Arrival time will be May 3, at Southhampton. The itinerary will be as follows: passengers will disembark at 5 p.m . and transfer by private coach to Tower Hotel in London; on Tuesday, May 4, there will be a "get aquainted" tour of London with a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museums, with the afternoon free; on Wednesday, May 5, a Commemorative presentation of a gift to the Queen or her representative at Windsor Castle, a visit to the 17th-century Friend's Meeting House, a tour of the Christ Church College, and a visit to the Ashmolean Museum will be . scheduled. · The tour continues on Thursday, May 6, with free time to visit and explore shops or take sightseeing tours. On Friday, May 7, there will be an all-day tour to Bristol and Bath, lunch at Claverton Manor or Thornberry Castle, and a private visit to American Museum, Claverton Manor where Ian McCallum, director of the American Museum, will greet the group. On Saturday, those on the trip will transfer to Heatherow Airport for the flight home. Further information concerning cost and reservations may be obtained by calling Cara Berryman at the Sordoni Gallery at 824-4651 , extension 388. Beatrice, who is disguised as her dead brother. Beatrice is searching for her boyfriend, who killed her brother in a duel. Meanwhile, her boyfriend needs a servant- and so Treffalido works for him as well . The plot is entertaining and everything is "played for laughs." Some of the 14 cast members will be dressed in the traditional costumes of the "Comedia dell' arte" which are bright and colorful. O'Neill mentioned that the Theatre Department invested a lot of money in the beautifully colorful costumes because he wants the show to look somewhat like a cartoon. The play will also incorporate a band which will play original music for the liveliness of the play. O'Neill said that the play is not a musical; the incidental music is simply being added for sound effects and spirit. He also said that the set, designed by Klaus Holm, is "one of the more elaborate sets we've had in a number of years ." The Servant of Two Masters is a play that O'Neill hopes will capture the vaudville-like comedy of the "Comedia dell' arte." He emphasized, though, that the last thing he wants is for the play to be viewed as a period piece. O'Neill said that he hopes for audience by Doug Fahringer This weekend, the Wilkes College Theatre Departm ent is presenting The Servant of T wo Masters, a comedy written by Carlo Golgini in the eighteenth century. Performances will be in the CPA on Fric'.iay and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Wilkes students may receive two free tickets with their college identifications. Admission for nonWilkes students is $1.50 and public admission will be $2.50. The play, directed by Michael O'Neill, is a loosely-constructed form of comedy from Italy called "Comedia dell' arte." This type comedy dominated Italian drama until the late l 700's; the actors in the play improvised the dialogue as they went along. The characters included such basic types as the Harlequin, the clown, and Pantalone, the old man. Most of the lively, farcial plots dealt with love affairs but the main interest lay in the comical characters. According to Director O'Neill, the script is "corny, crazy, and a very spirited type of slapstick comedy." He mentioned that ·The Servant of Two Masters is a story that deals with a servant, Treffalido, who works for a wo_man, participation, such as booing the villain. He added that the actors will be having a great time with the play and he hopes the audience will also. NOTICE The Wilkes College Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for 110 In The Shade. This popular Broadway musical version . of The Rainmaker follows the humorous exploits of a con man's promise to bring rain to the draught-stricken Southwest. The production requires a large cast of singers, dancers, and actors. Auditions will be held at the Darte Music Building, room #2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, and Thursday, December 10. Auditions will be held at the CPA on Monday, December 14, Tuesday, December 15, and Wednesday, December 16. All Wilkes students, full or part time, are invited to tryout. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 1. Performance dates are February 26, 27, and 28. For further information, please contact Jay Siegfried, Director of Theatre, at Ext. 417. ...c Ticker Tape The Manuscript Film Series will present the film "M" on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in SLC, room 1. Admission to the film is free. The Student Government Film Committee will show "The Blues . Brothers" on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. in SLC 101. Admission is $.25 with Wilkes ID and $.50 without. The Sordoni Art Gallery will present the mining photos of Ralph Dewitt in the gallery on Dec. 6 through Jan. 3. For more information concerning the exhibit, call extension 388. The Wilkes College Music Department will sponsor a concert by the Chamber Orchestra Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 8:15 p.m . in the CPA. rr============== ===== = = ====:-.r - - - - ~ -:-~ - -~ t City Beverage t CC-IRHC Christmas Dance Date: December 4, 1981 Place: Woodlands Price: $6.50 per person Time: 7-8 p.m. Cocktails 8 -9p.m. Dinner 9p.m.-1 a.m. Dancing PIZZA ROMA 205 South Main Street (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THUISOA Y (from ~ p.m. to I p.m.) AU the Macaroni you can eat $2.59 Meatballs served with first dish) OPBI SIX DA YI A WIIK -Montlay to s.tunlays 11 to 11 PNONl825-09• ,..._ S•fO ,aa . .IYBl'Y Wltll A $5.00 Order. t t Co•pany. 704 S. Main St. t t t COLD BEER BARRELS AND TAPS j DR IVE TH A U Phone 824-4907 t t t t t t ~--.:,_S~~~- --' HAIR CUTTING SPECIAL PROVINCIAL IOWER HARISTYLINI CENTER 3' S. Main St. In Wilkes-Barr• NOVEMBER & DECEMBER STUDENT SPECIAL FOi ANY LAYEi CUT Including - WASH , STYLE and ILOW DRY $8 WITH THIS AD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! PHONE: 825■2839 �December 4, 1981, The Beacon, Page 7 SIDELINES SIDELINES SIDELINES SIDELINES' Record 2•0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Colonels Off To Fast Start by Mark James The Colonels upped their record to 2-0 with a late game surge against College Misericordia last Monday night. The final score, 64-54, was no indication of the tough battle Misery gave Wilkes. Coach Atherton's charges appeared a little flat throughout the contest, but with 5:04 left in the game .Wilkes began the press. The . score was 52-52. For about four and one half minutes, the Colonels held the Misery team scoreless until there were only 30 seconds left in the {ame. In the final five minutes, Wilkes outscored Misericordia 12-2. ✓ilkes took on MAC foe v ~laware Valley last night in an away game. The Colonels will travel to division rival Lycoming on Saturday. The Colonels began the season in fine form with a 72-64 victory over Alvernia . So far Coach Atherton & company are off to a good start, but will have some tough battles against division foes this year. Wilkes will be playing 8 games against MAC foes away, and 5 at home. The next home game will be against a tough King's team next Thursday. by Mark James Congratulations to Cathy Dudick, the volleyball team captain, and to the'Twisters," the intramural flag football champions. Dudick was selected to the MAC all-conference team after a fine performance this year for the Colonelettes, and that's quite a feat according to Coach Doris Saracino. Consider this: The MAC all-conference team is composed of only 13 athletes. The conference is comprised of 18 colleges and about 200 volleyball players. The "Twisters" came out on top of the championship flag football game by virtue of a victory over the "Skitzos. " It was an end to another successful intramural event. To l.M . director Bart Bellairs and to all the students who participated-good job! A new sports season has begun. Time for another lecture on fan support. Basketball gam~ (men's and women's), wrestling meets, and even swimming meets can make for an interesting and enjoyable study break. There was a good turnout for the Old Timer's wrestling meet, and more recently, for the basketball game against Misericordia. Things are looking good ... so far. Frustration is . . . frustration is writing a wrestling preview or a women's basketball preview with the knowledge that one basketball game and two wrestling meets had taken place after the Beacon deadline, but before the paper hits the streets, or hallways, rather. Frustration is finding out the football coach has resigned, but during a time where the next coverage of the matter will be out over a week after it is official. Frustration is having too much sports news, but not enough space to do any story justice. Frustration is having one reporter, and then finding out he didn't hand in his story this week . Frustrating, isn't it? It's J.J. "Sky" Walker. In the opening contest of the winter sports season, J.J. goes up for two as the Colonels went on to win their first game of the season. For Rollie Schmidt, the pfess wasn't very complimentary, especially not the Beacon. For the record, this writer has a lot of respect for the man. When a team loses, however, it isn't very professional, not even for a non-professional, to let personal bias affect the nature of a story. • SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1.) The man to hold the world heavyweight · title longer than anyone else is none other than Joe Lewis. After his eighth round knockout of James J. Braddock on June 22, 1937, Lewis defended his title a record 25 times before announcing his retirement on March 1, 1949. His reign lasted 11 years, 8 months, and 7 days. 2.) Hold your breath Phillies fans, it was pitching ace Steve Carlton who threw the most wild pitches in 1980. Not only did Carlton lead the leagues with 17 wild pitches, but he also placed second in the national league in walks, with a total of 90 free passes that season. · • The selection process has already begun for a new football coach. Applications are being accepted until the end of the first week of January . Already the Athletic Department is being swamped with phone calls and resumes. The sooner a new coach is selected, the better. It makes recruiting much more effective. Whoever is selected will have a lot of young, but very experienced, talent to work with. If all or most of the players stick with Wilkes, the Colonels should make a rettv ood comeback. ••••••••• ·., - . - KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. . • • • • • SPORTS EVENTS . . . . December 5 Wrestling vs. Navy at Home at 1:00 p.r.1 . Swimming vs. Ursinus at Home (King's pool) at 2:00 p.m . Basketball vs. Lycoming (away) at 8:00 p.m . December7 Basketball vs . East Stroudsburg (away) at 8:00 p.m. LOWEST PRICES! Lee Levi Wrangler Sweat Shirts Flannel Shirts Hooded Sweat Shirts Vests & Parkas Boots by Herman, Wolverine, and Timberland STORE HOURS: Phone: '2B7-1202 9:00 to 9:00 Mon.-Fri. 270 Wyoming Ave. 9:30 to 5:30 Saturdays Kingston VISA & Master Charge Accepted Keefer's Jean Junction Featured Designer Jeans by: JORDACHE BONJOUR BARONELLI SERGIO VALENTI And others all at Discount Prices!!! Phone 288-1232 254 Wyoming Ave., Kingston 3.) The game played and watched by more people than any other sport in the world is soccer. It is the national sport of several European, Asian, and South American countries where crowds of up to 200,000 people attend the games. The World Cup matches bring about the same excitement and enthusiasm around the world as does baseball's World Series in the United States. 4.) Princeton formed a lacrosse team in 1882, but a year earlier it was Harvard that formed the first collegiate lacrosse team in the United States. Today the Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association has more than 50 member colleges. December 9 Swimming vs. King'sathomeat4:00p.m. Wrestling vs. East Stroudsburg at home at 8:00 p.m. December IO Basketball vs. Kings at home at 8:00 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Lafayette at home at 6:15 p.m. . , .......•.......................••.............. : ELECTRONIC EARRING AND PIN · '- Hot red LOVE LITE comes complete \' ' with a Mini-battery. Guaranteed to hte up your nite life. Send $6.00 for one or $10.00 for two to: . TRADING Box 1007-A, Warwick, R.I. 02888 5.) Back in 1946, the -Wilkes football team went 6 and 0. In 1966, 1967, and 1968 theColonels were undefeated once again, winning all eight games each season. In each of the most recent winning seasons, Wilkes garnered the MAC north division Conference championships. In 1966 and 1968, the Colonels-captured the Division III Lambert Bowl. 6.) We knew we got you this time! In his longest recorded nonstop rope-jumping marathon, Suzuki's total turns was tallied at 58,896. What is not known is who did the counting. SPORTS NOTICE "The thrill of victory . . . the agony of defeat." Sports coverage can be as rewarding and challenging as sports competition itself. If you have a knack for putting the action of sports from the field into words, share the action with your fellow students by applying for a sports - writer position with the Beacon . Experience isn't necessary, but the will to learn and improve is important. Just contact Ellen Van Riper or Mark James at ext. 379 or stop by the Beacon Of., £ice, room 27, Parrish Hall . ~ :' • . Chuck Robbins ... SPORTING GOODS COMPANY We Accept ~ster Ch,r,e ,nd Viu 39 West MarketSlreel Wilkes-~rre, P.1. 19701 Phone: 822-1333 free P"king ,t Hotel Sterling ......... PJ.lwtit'M �Page 8, Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre PA Vol. XXXIV No.11 December 4, 1981 The Beacon, December 4, 1981 Schmidt Resigns by Mark James If one didn't know by now, Rollie Schmidt has resigned as Head Football Coach of the Wilkes College Colonels. It happened quietly, the day before Thanksgiving. It seems as solemn ·as a pensive prayer of grace before the big turkey dinner. · The story is sad . Schmidt has been coaching here for twenty years. He had been tenured . He had been successful. He had built an era of strong teams, a successful football dynasty . He is a part of the school's heritage. Its history. Schmidt will maintain his duties as golf and physical education instructor. As for football, the selection process of a new ftill -time coach is now under way . During the years behind Schmidt, the Colonels rose to prominence, then fell in defeat. There is no happy ending. Wilkes had losing teams for eight years. This past year there was no last win for "the gipper, " or the coach. His last year was the least sucessful on the gridiron . Those around him learn much from him . His strong knowledge of football was not reflected in the ROLLIE SCHMIDT performance of his most recent teams, but Schmidt had always been able to teach athletes valuable lessons about life. Such are his greatest victories. Twenty years is a long time. It means dedication. It means the man devoted a great deal of his life to the football program . He has done a lot for this school. He is deserved of many thanks . Wrestling P r e v i e w - - - - - - - - - -- Grapplers Mast Rema,i n Healthy by Mark James The key to this year's wrestling program will be numbers. Small numbers. For starters, John Reese will be coaching a small team . There are only eighteen healthy wrestlers representing Wilkes this year . Hopefully by January, Billy Dodge (126) and Jim Johnson (158) will be healthy enough to compete, but they won't be around when Wilkes faces some of its toughest competition. Already the Colonels have traveled to Lehigh, a perennial powerhouse. Last night they hosted Oregon State and tomorrow Wilkes will welcome Navy to the Franklin Street gym at 1 :00 p.m. Rounding out the first four confrontations will be a battle against a tough East Stroudsburg team next Wednesday. It's a very tough start. Wilkes' first three meets are against teams in the top 15 in the nation. It'll be good exercise, like any tough workout, but the Wilkes grapplers must stay healthy. While a team like Lehigh goes Women's Basketball Preview three or four wrestlers deep in every weight class, Wilkes will be only one person deep in three of the ten weight classes. Sophomore Kurt Rowlette (134), Juniors Mark Popple (150) , and Mark Troutman (158) all went uncontested in the pre-season eliminations. If they get hurt, especially in Troutman' scase, then Coach Reese will have to substitute from another weight class, the coach explained. "We're just going to have to keep our fingers crossed so that we don't have anybody hurt at the wrong time or in the wrong weight class," Reese explained. Filling out the starting lineup will be junior Kris Rowlette (118), sophomore Doug Billig (126), junior Lenny Nelson (142), sophomore Mark Correll (167), junior Pete Creamer (177), and freshmen Jim Mulligan (190), and Mike Javer (HWT). Reese explained that although there aren't any seniors in the starting lineup, this year's team is more experienced than last year's sq~ad . SPORTS - Young Lady Cagers Full OJ Promise by Ellen Van Riper Women's basketball coach Nancy Roberts once again will have the difficult task of forming a winning basketball team from a group of young, and somewhat inexperienced, players . However, despite the youth of the team, Roberts is highly optimistic, for the squad is "the most talented ever at Wilkes." . There is a host of new players on the team , but there is also a new assistant coach. Mary Jo Frail, a former three-sport standout and a familiar face at Wilkes, has added basketball to her coaching duties. She already serves as an assistant to Coach Gay Meyers and the field hockey team. Mary Jo lettered four years for the basketball team, and she should . be a tremendous help, especially in working with and teaching the defense. For the past three weeks, Roberts and Frail have been putting the squad through demanding two-hour practices. These sessions have been stressing fundamentals and conditioning, and two things about the team have impressed the coaching staff. The first has been the number of participating players. This year the squad has 17 players, the most ever at Wilkes. In addition, each is a bonafide basketball player. The second has been the attitude of the team. Everybody has been working very hard .at practice, and each has shown a tremendous, almost insatiable, desire to learn . In Roberts' eyes every player is "definitely an athlete." The positive attitude and the overall talent of the team has resulted in spirited competition between the players . Coach Roberts is pleased to say that there is a battle for each starting position, and that those that don't start will provide her with the luxury of a strong bench. Entering her third year as head coach, Roberts is finally seeing the fruits of her recruiting efforts. Perhaps all but five of the players on the team were recruited . This is a step in the right direction, for she is building the foundation of a solid program. Last year the team was also young, and it suffered through an 8-15 season. However, those "young" players from 1980-81 are now much more experienced for 1981-82. Leading this group are third-year players Stacey Keeley from Mt. Holly, NJ, Diane Hall from Ephrata, and Karen Johnson from Bloomsburg. Add to these the terrific freshmen trio from last year, Kim Smith, Karen Bove, and Sallie Jones, and Roberts has a sound nucleus to build upon. Smith, a Wyoming Valley West product, was both the leading scorer and rebounder for the Lady Colonels last season. Bove, from Berwick, was the second leading scorer, and Jones, a native of Pitman, NJ, was the third leading scorer. Roberts has nine freshmen whom she feels will make an immediate contribution in 1981-82. Leading this group is Charlene Hurst from Bishop Hoban. Charlene is a guard, and last year she was the MVP and leading scorer in the Wyommg Valley. However, the talent of the freshmen does not end here. All of them are capable and skilled players. Roundirig out the roster are junior Elaine Kerchusky from Folcroft, freshmen Susan Leach from Hunlock Creek, Thea Yustat from Shickshinny, Beth Fascik from Easton, Lisa Gigliello from Avoca , Lori Cashour from Baltimore, MD, Sue Schwartz from Glen Lyon, Jennifer Golding from Valparaiso, IND, and Renee Dougherty from Bishop Hoban. ---Hockey Update--- Colonels Ice King's by Loris Lepri After a 6-4 loss to East Stroudsburg, the Wilkes hockey team's record dropped to 3-3-1. Scoring goals in the contest were Tom Mitchell, Blake Batterson, Tom Stevens, and John Phillips. Assisting were Dave Szczepanski, Stevens, and Mitchell . Earlier this year the Colonels hockey club beat King's 9-6 in a hard · fought season opener. The Colonels were then tied · by Bloomsburg 5-5 by a third-period "We will be very competitive from January on if we stay healthy," Reese said, adding that Syracuse and Penn State will be among the strongest rivals . "We go out there with the idea that we can beat every team we wrestle," the veteran mentor explained. 'Tm always optimistic because the kids work hard and sacrifice a lot. They like the competition, they like the challenge and they know there are a lot of odds they have to overcome, but we haven't backed down . Every team on our schedule we've beaten, with the exception of Oregon State." Wilkes may be off to a slow start this year, but if the grapplers remain healthy, the Colonels should have a strong finish. If there are injuries, especially major injuries, then it may be a long season. After 27 years of coaching, John Reese has compiled a 286-60-8 record. It would be difficult for the law of probabilities to put a damper on success like that . QU Jz 1.) Leon Spinks was boxing's heavyweight champion for the shortest period ever. His reign lasted only 212 days back in 1978. Who was the world heavyweight champion for the longest period of time? How long did his reign last? 2.) In 1980, Len Barker of the Indians lead the American League in wild pitches with 14 that season. However, it was a National League pitcher that threw the most wild pitches that year in both leagues. Who was he and how many wild pitches did he throw? 3.) What is the most popular sport in the world? 4.) Which Ivy League College was the first to have a lacros.,e team, Harvard, Yale, or Princeton? In what year was this rally. team formed? 5.) How many times did the Wilkes then dropped two back to back to East Stroudsburg State 7-6 and the Wings, a local club team, 10-3. The Colonels bounced back however by defeating the University of Scranton 5-4 and King's 7-3, before losing their second to Stroudsburg. The Colonels will play first place Bloomsburg at 9:30 p.m. on December 7 at the Wilkes-Barre Ice-A-Rama in the Coal Street Park. Wilkes football · team go undefeated? In what years did these undefeated seasons take place and how many games were won in each? . 6.) Katsumi Suzuki of Saitama, Japan has jumped rope longer than anyone else. In a marathon, Suzuki jumped rope non-stop for six hours and 12 minutes. How many turns of the rope would that be? Continued on page 7 � 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 1981 December 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 December 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/844f19c60b3ed278b19b6d4374fee96d.pdf 72a2e8d61f76d7c7b9e808ff15b73c25 PDF Text Text Tljfi Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No.11 November 20, 1981 Non-profit Organization U.S . Postage Paid Permit No. 355 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Business Education Major Faces Possible Elimination by Donna Nitka During the past few years, the number of students declaring business education as their major has steadily decreased. According to Dr. Eugene Hammer, Chairman of the Education Department, the business education program faces the possibility of elimination if the decline in interest continues. Dr. Hammer noted that, due to lack of interest, no students were accepted into the business education program this year. He added that the college will continue to offer advanced courses in that program until the present business education majors complete their studies. After the present business education majors graduate, if there has not been a marked increase in student interest in the program, advanced courses will no longer be offered at Wilkes. Dr. Hammer stated that the college cannot continue to offer the advanced courses if there are no students who are interested in taking them. Dean of Academic Affairs Gerald Hartdagen noted that the decline in interest shown in business education is not unique to Wilkes. Liberal arts colleges throughout the country are experiencing significant decreases in the number of business education majors. Dean Hartdagen observed that there are two basic reasons for this nationwide problem: the high cost of education at a liberal arts college,and the increased number INSIDE Friends Forever p.2 Activities Fee p.3 Almost Anything Goe• p.5 Basketball Preview p.8 / of women entering male dominated fields of study. Dean Hartdagen went on to say that he feels that the high cost of an education at a liberal arts college is the major factor contributing to the decline in business education majors. He stated that many parents and students are not willing to make the investment in a four-year college education when alternatives such as business school and two-year community college programs are available. Dean Hartdagen noted that business education has always been identified as an area for women . However, more and more women are choosing to enter into what formerly were male dominated fields of study. This is causing the business education field to suffer, because the decrease in the number of women in that area of study has not been compensated by an increase in the number of men entering that field . Both Dr. Hammer and Dean Hartdagen stated that the problems faced by the business education program are unfortunate. Dean Hartdagen noted that the college has tried to promote interest in the program . He stated that when the program began at Wilkes it was located in the Com- merce and Finance department . When student interest began to decline, the program was placed in the Education department in an effort to increase student interest. Enrollment in the program continued to decline. While student interest in the field of business education is declining, the need for teaches in that area is increasing. Dean Hartdagen stated that the college receives numerous requests each year for business education teachers. He noted that it is a field that is in great demand, yet almost no student interest is being shown. IRHC Members Attend NACURH Conference by Donna Nitka Nine Wilkes' students and Assistant Housing Director Jay Tucker attended the NACURH regional conference held November 6, 7 and 8 at Whittenburg College in Ohio. Attending the conference were: Bill Lourie, Cindy Casper, Stacy Kelley, Stacey Lipman, Marge LeBlanc, Ed Chaffee, Naomi Harris, Raoul Gouchez and Jim Volpi. The National Association for College and University Residence Halls provides its members with Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service Set For Sunday In Stark Lobby by Amy Elias The leaders of three houses of worship from the Wilkes-Barre area will be participating in an Ecumenical Service to be held November 22 at 12:15 p.m. in the Stark Learning Center Lobby. The service, organized by Student Government, will be conducted by three local religious leaders and a member of the Wilkes College administrative staff: Rabbi Shevlin from Temple B'nai B'rith, Dr. Jule Ayres from The •First Presbyterian Church, either Father Fantaskey or Father Meign from St. Nicks, and Dean of Student Affairs George Ralston. Anna Nunez, Student government President, stated that because of the positive response ·to the Ecumenical Service held on campus during the New Student Orientation, "We're trying this as our . first service of the semester based on the New Student Orientation service. Hopefully, it will be the first of three. " Nunez explained that this ser- THE NEW DORM_.:The building of the new dorm is progressing well. The structure of the first floor is nearly finished, and the iron frameworks of the stairs are also being erected. Work on the new residence hall will continue throughout the winter, and will hopefully be finished by fall, 1982. vice will commemorate the Thanksgiving season and that, if possible, services will also be held during the Chanukah/ Christmas and Easter/ Passover seasons as well. "It will be an opportunity for everyone to get together, to take time out and remember to give thanks," Nunez commented, adding, "We do everything else on campus as a family; now we can worship together as a family ." The service will open with the invocation by Dean Ralston. A message, delivered by Rabbi Shevlin, will follow . Either Father Fantaskey or Father Meign will then lead a prayer. The service will close with the Benediction delivered by Dr. Ayres. Nunez noted that Leigh Majors is organizing the musical arrangements for the service, and that anyone interested in participating should contact Majors as soon as possible. Needed is a guitarist to play during the opening and closing of the service. two ways of exchanging information . The first is the NACURH National Information Center. The NJC mak~ available · to participating schools reports on events sponsored by other NACURH schools. The second way to exchange information is through participation in the NACURH national and regional conference. According to Marge LeBlanc, IRHC corresponding secretary, the purpose of the conference is to give students from the participating schools an opportunity to get to know one another and to exchange ideas. This was accomplished at the regional conference through participation in any or all of the 20 workshop sessions that were held during the conference. Sessions were conducted on a variety of topics ranging from .leadership styles to non-alcoholic programs to NACURH itself. Special sessions for R.A.'s and residence hall presidents were also held. LeBlanc noted that the students who attended the conference received many good ideas that they plan to implement here, such as a residence hall newsletter, ideas for an anti-vandalism proNOTICE Applications for membership in Psi•Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology majors and/or minors for next semester are now available. Any person who thinks he will meet the requirements of a 3.5 Psychology GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA after this semester is urged to fill out an application. Applications are available from Dr. R. Bohlander (SLC 328) or Sue Tomalis (McClintock Hall). Application deadline is December 11, 1981. gram, ways to fight apathy and to promote school spirit, and a residence hall evaluation sheet. IRHC president Bill Lourie said that he was pleased with the delegation of Wilkes' students that attended the conference. He stated that he had wanted a wide variety of students, not just the IRHC executive council, to attend the conference. He added that he would like to have more freshmen and sophmores attend the NACURH national conference, which will be held at the University of Wisconsin at White Water in May, so that even more enthusiasm and ideas will be brought back. He noted that a student does not have to be a member of IRHC to attend the conference. NOTICE The BEACON will not be published on Friday, November 27, due to Thanksgiving Break. We will resume our regular publication on Friday, December 4. Anyone who wishes to submit material for publication is asked to drop it off in the BEACON office, Parrish Hall, Rm. 27, no later than 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 29. The last issue of the Fall' semester will be published on Decem her 11. Please take this into consideration when submitting material for publication. Have a nice break and a happy Thanksgiving! �Page 2, The Beacon, November .20, 1981 Big Brother /Big Sister Program Seen As 'Fulfilling' Experience A lot of us tend to take a child's need for companionship for granted. Being one of four boys, I always had someone to play and go places with. Many children are not as fortunate, and they need someone to ·spend time and share activities with them . These children are the little brothers and sisters of the area who are looking for big brothers or sisters to become their friends. Timm y Ryan, the President of Wilkes' Friends Forever club, was one of the first Wilkes students to become involved with the Big Brothers association . Tim became interested, he said, when "I saw my R.A.'s little brother, and I saw how well they got along. I wanted to become a big brother." Tim got a little brother, but he also went one step further . He decided to start a big brother's club at Wilkes. When the club origirtated, there were four members with little brothers or sisters; now there are thirty-five matchups and sixty club members. Tim observed that being a big brother is "very fulfilling and rewarding when you see how the child opens up to you and grows for the better because of your influence and companionship.'' He recalled, "The first summer I went away, my little brother said that he couldn't wait for the summer to be over. I asked him why, and he said, 'Because then you'll be back, and we'll be able to do things together again.' " Stanley L. is Timmy's little brother, and he's also a familiar face at Wilkes' intramural events or in the cafeteria, where he can be seen happily joking with any of the large number of students that have become his buddy over the last two years. A fellow student once remarked, "Stanley probably knows more people here (in the cafeteria) than I do." Stanley said that he lik~ how "my big brother spends time with me, and he does things with me, like play football, that my mother or sister wouldn't want to do." He also feels that "Big Brothers has helped me meet a lot of new people and make new friends." Stanley would also like to become a big brother himself some day. Christopher B. is a nine-year-old boy who is looking for a big brother. He is an only child who lives with a single parent and his grandparents. He's 4'3" with light brown hair, and he's in the fourth grade. He's in the Cub Scouts; he plays football, baseball, and soccer, and he likes all outdoor sports, especially fishing. He lives in a nice neighborhood in Laflin, so his big brothers would need a car, which can be arranged . If you are interested in becoming Christopher's big brother, or in joining the Friends Forever club, please by contacting Tim Ryan, or one of the other officers of the club: Paul Scaliti, Greg Marshall, and Joanne Gismondi. The club needs more big brothers and sisters, but more importantly, the children of the area need more people to share their time. Michael Beltrami Wilkes Offers Nea, Coarse Debate Team Captures Top Spot At Fall Forensic Tournament. For the second time this year the Literature. A second place trophy Wilkes College Debate Team has in Entertainment Speaking, segone undefeated in intercollegiate cond place in Extemporaneous competition. This past weekend Discourse, and was recognized as the members of the Speech and the fifth best overall public speaker Debate teams traveled to Newark, at the tournament . N.J. To participate in the ColFred Deets won a third place legiate Forensic Association's Fall victory in Impromptu Discourse Tournament, and returned to competition. Jon Sparks received a campus with twelve trophies. The fifth place trophy for his participadebate squad, consisting of tion in Inpromptu Speaking and a Darlene Schaffer and Fred Deets, fourth place trophy in Original made a clean sweep of the com- Persuasion. petition and defeated all schools to The Collegiate Forensic Associabe named the number one debate tion is the second largest team at the tournament. speech/forensics organization in Schaffer was also awarded a the east coast. The Association is trophy for being the top debate composed of schools from Maine to speaker at the tournament. Her Virginia, and twice a year holds an partner, Fred Deets, was named invitational tournament to deterthe second best overall debate mine outstanding college speakers speaker. Jon Sparks, another in the area of Public Speaking, member of the squad, entered the Debate, and Lincoln/Douglas difficult Lincoln/Douglas Com- Debate competition. This is only petition and won a fourth place the second time Wilkes has parvictory for Wilkes. ticipated in this tourney. Last . In the area of Public Speaking, year, the Wilkes squad was the the Schaffer, Deets, and Sparks overall winner, as it was this year. Trio won for Wilkes College an ad- Wilkes' victory insures the team an ditional eight trophies. Schaffer invitation to the Association's won a fourth place award in winter tournament in Vermont in Humor s Interpretation of . _ Janua . THIS ..WEEKENDS -ENTERTAINMENT AT EMERSONS GARRY McCOOG-Thursday, November 19 NEW MORNING-Friday, November 20 PAT GODWIN-Saturday, November 21 EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT IS COLLEGE NIGH"' To date, the members of "Kinney's Kids" have won twenty-three trophies for the college. Speech and Debate Union membership is open to any undergraduate student. The Speech/Debate squads are coached and directed by Dr. Bradford L. Kinney of the SpeechCommunication Studies program. ----NOTICE---All Wilkes students who would be interested in using Day Care Services on campus are asked to please contact one of the following as soon as possible: 1) Dean Jane Lampe, Weckesser Hall, ext. 250. 2) Anne Graham, Upward Bound, ext. 367 . 3) Karen Berryman, the Sordoni Art Gallery, ext. 366. 4) Dr. Olivia Ayres, Kirby Hall, ext. 413. HAPPY HOUR 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M For Business & Laa, Majors Anyone with a Business Administration or pre-law background may broaden his knowledge of Articles III and ,lV of the Uniform Commercial Code, which deals with commercial paper, such as checks, drafts, and notes, through a course offered by the Wilkes College Graduate and Part time Undergraduate program, for the Spring semester. The course, will be instructed by Attorney Patrick Carey, who is with the law firm of Rosenn, Jenkins, and Greenwald and is geared to benefit anyone working in banks or those who deal with commercial paper in the business world . Topics covered will include tracing a check from the original draftor to the creditor for payment, then to the depository bank and ultimately to the original draftors bank for payment from his/her ac- Wk Nk count. There will also be a discussion covering forged, altered and stolen paper and remedies which are available to all interested parties, such as the bank, draftor and the creditor. Anyone interested in more information concerning time and location may call the Office of Graduate and Part Time Undergraduate Programs at 824-4651 , Ext. 380. ~ § § § § 8§ I ~ § Pork B-B-Q French Onion Soup 88 TUESDAY N i lS 8 Sausage Hoagie Cream of Mushroom - N. MAIN~ VNION Sts. Buy 1 - Get 1 Free! WILKES-BARRE, Pa. wlthis coupon. Good for any pair of slacks in the store! (Valid thru Dec. 25) ◄k -· Mk -- Wk .. YOUR SNACK BAR'S SPECIALS & SOUPS FOR NEXT WEEK MONDAY f()X HUNTER • . .- ~...o-..cr~ ........,.o,"'..r...O-..,.~✓-r4 -· Here's a great gift giving idea for Xmas REDUCED PRICES WITH COLLEGE ID HOURS: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Mon.-Sat. - BIG BROTHER - Stanley Szafan and his Big Brother, Tim Ryan, are participants in the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters program . Tim is the president of the Wilkes' Friends Forever cluJ>. ➔- Wk - .. ,, �November 20, 1981, The Beacon, Page 3 Activity Fee Increase Proposed t,y Student Lile Committee At SG ,,,, by Doug Fahringer Student Government discussed many issues at last week's meeting; one of these dealt with the possibility of raising the student activity fee. The _ Student Life Committee recommended that the fee be raised a significant amount the first year and then only a small amount during the following years. If the suggestion is passed, then the exact amount will be decided later. The final decision concerning the activity fee will be made by SC . The Student Life Committee is also considering the possibility of co-funding the BEACON budget. This issue will be a topic of discussion at later meetings. Another issue mentionet1 concerned the students on academic inelligibility. The Academic Committee feels that any Wilkes student on academic inelligibility should not be allowed to attend summer school at Wilkes College in order to raise his cumulative average. Most SC members, however, felt that academically ineligible students should be able to attend summer school to help raise their averages. Keith Sands, chairman of the SC committee, received a vote of confidence to pursue SG's suggestion. The Academic Committee is also investigating a re-evalution of the criteria for Accounting internships. SC Treasurer Al Wirkman mentioned that SC is currently reviewing its budget for next year. Wirkman noted that any organization on campus that wants to be included in the SC budget for neict year must submit an itemized budget request. Forms will soon be available by Wirkman and will be due Feb. 15. In other business, SC voted to fund $25 as part of a Spirit Award being devised by the .Wilkes administration . According to SC President Ana Nunez, five anonymous administrators have donated $25 for the Spirit Award for the group showing the most enthusiasm during the men's basketball season. An anonymous panel of judges will decide who the recipients of the $50 Spirit Award will be at the end of the season. Nunez also announced the program for the Ecumenical Service which is scheduled for Sunday, Nov . 22 at 12:15 p.m. in the Stark Lobby. Cindy Bonham, chairperson of the Peer Counseling committee, mentioned that applications are still available in the SC office. Students interested in becoming peer counselors must fill out an application and return to the SC of£ice as soon as possible. Election Results Announced At IRHC by Donna Nitka The results of th e Hall Presidents' Council officers election were announced at Sunday's IRHC meeting. The new officers are: Leigh Major, director, Bob Bruggerwodh, assistant director, Anne Marie Romanovitch, corresponding secretary, Debbie Vogt, recording secretary. The council announced that the CC-IRHC Christmas Dance, which was scheduled on the college calendar for December 11, will be held Friday, December 4 at the Woodlands. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. and dancing will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. IRHC will sponsor a number of upcoming Christmas activities. A Christmas Tree Decorating Party, which will be held in the cafe, is tentatively scheduled for Thurs-day, December 10. A Christmas carolling night, a hall decorating 82 4 -1100 ' 45 Public Square, W. B. The National Research Council plans to award approximately 35 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities in a program designed to provide opportunities for continued education and experience in research to American Indians and Alaskan Natives (Eskimo or Aleut), Black Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanos, and Puerto Ricans. Fellowship recipients will be selected from among scientists, engineers, and scholars in the humanities who show greatest promise of future achievement in academic research and scholarship in higher education. · Th·e deadline date for the submission of applications is February 1, 1982. Further information and application materials may be obtained from the Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20418. Scheduled For Tonight by John Finn The Commuter Council will sponsor a "M•A•s•H Birthday Party" this Friday evening, Nov. 20, in the Student Center. The party will be from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Admission is $1.00. Food, refreshments, and prizes will be offered by the council. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite MASH characters. The prizes include MASH T-shirts for costume and dance contests. The party marks the tenth anniversary of MASH on T. V. The council decided Monday night not to begin review and redistribution of all commuter parking permits at the end of this semester. Proposals made last week would have allowed the council to reissue parking permits each semester in the event that a commuter who held a permit the first 205 South Main Street semester no longer qualified during the second semester. Council members said that it would not be proper to institute the program this year because per-mits were issued with the understanding that they were for both the Fall and Sprin•g semesters. The council will, however, begin planning to incorporate the revisions for next year. The Council also voted unanimously to adopt guidelines for associate memberships. Nancy Bowanko, Parliamentarian, read the proposal on which she had been working for the past few months. Discussion of the guidelines last week centered on the issue of associate members' voting privileges. The final version read this week and incorporated into the council's by-laws states, "Associate members do not have the right to vote on matters that are presented before the council, but they are encouraged to participate in the discussion of these matters." Note: The CC-IRHC flag football game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. this Sunday afternoon at Ralston field . (Opposite Perugino's Villa) Neapolitan & Sicilian Pizza & BEER BASH Wed. - 107 Rock Beer Bash Thurs. - College Night - Dance Music Happy Hour All Night No Cover Fri. & Sat. - Dance Music No Cover Til 10:30 M*A *S*H' Party PIZZA ROMA HOT DOG DURING FOOTBALL GAMES ON SUN. & MON. NIGHT GIANT TV SCREEN cc NOTICE contest, and a cafeteria window decorating contest are also scheduled for December. The council is in the process of form ing a Spirit Team, which will attend all Wilkes' sports events. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Spirit Team should contact Bill Lourie. The IRHC parking committee reminded residence hall students that applications for parking permits for next semester are available now. The completed applications must be returned to the IRHC office by Tuesday, November 24. The council was pleased with the turnout at its "Friday the 13thTime Warp" party. They thanked everyone who helped to make it a success. Due to the special Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, November 22, the IRHC meeting will begin one hour later, at 7 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FREDDY! - Fred Wall, the college food serv~ce's chef, celebrated his 64th birthday at the cafeteria on Wednesday mght, November 11. Several hundred of Fred's friends showed up to help him celebrate his birthday, and everyone enjoyed the cake, popcorn and cotton candy provided by the food service. And of course, everyone thought the food was "Very tasty!" Lasagna, Stromboli, Calzone, etc. EVERY THURSDAY (from 4 p.m. to 8 p,m.) All the Macaroni you can eat $2.59 · MeatbaUs served with first dish) NOTICE OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK - Monday to Saturday: 11 to 11 PHONE 125-0938 From S ■ 10 FREI DELIVERY With A $5.00 Order. .,....•.•••••.......................................·• , : ELECTRONIC EARRING AND PIN Hot, red LOVE LITE comes complete : with a Mini-battery. Guaranteed to lite up :• your nite life. Send $6.00 for one or $10.00 for two to: :• : • TRADING Box 1007-A, Warwick, R.I. 02888 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Wilkes College 50th Anniversary Public Relations Committee is coordinating a newsletter that will be distributed periodically throughout the College community. The newsletter will keep everyone informed of the progress and plans made by the various 50th Anniversary committees. Each committee is invited to contribute news items to this news service. We would like to have the first newsletter in circulation before the holidays. Please send any items you wish have included in the first newsletter to Cindy Eroclani, Ross Hall, before November 18th. �Page 4, The Beacon, November 20, 1981 BEACON Letter Policy Theft Of Wallet Upsets Marban To the Editor: who informed me that the wallet For the past twelve years I have had been fou nd in the mailbox been teaching at this college and across the street from the college . not once in that time have I been · Well, you may say, why did you victim of such an appalling and leave the purse in your office unatdispicable act as I have been this tended? past week. As I mentioned earlier, I never Tuesday afternoon while I was before found it necessary to keep _proctoring an examination, so- my possessions under lock and key. meone stole the wallet from my But the experience of this past purse which I had left in my office. week assures me that I must begin After two days of mental anguish to make a practice of this and I am caused by the loss of some very writing this letter to alert others to valuable items that were in the take the same precaution. wallet, I received a phone call Hilda Marban from someone at the Post Office Professor of Spanish Teacher Placement Informatlon Available Through Agency . To The Editor: teachers than teaching positions. The Foreign & Domestic Teachers Organization needs teacher applicants in all fields from Kindergarten through College to fill between five and six hundred teaching vacancies both at home and abroad. Since 1968, our organization has been finding vacancies and locating teachers both in foreign countries and in all fifty states. We possess hundreds of current openings and have all of the pertinent information on scholarships, grants, and fellowships . Our information -and brochure is free and comes at an oppoffi:ln-e time when there are many more Should you wish additional information about our organization, you may write the Portland Oregon Better Business Bureau or the National Teacher's Placement Agency, UNIVERSAL TEACHERS, Box 5231, Portland, Oregon 97208. We do not promise every graduate in the field of education a definite position; however, we do promise him a wide range of hundreds of _current vacancy notices both at home and abroad . Sincerely, John P. McAndrew, President Foreign&: Domestic Teachers Letter to the editor are welcomed from all interested parties. Letters MUST be typed neatly and submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the Sunday before publication. 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Christmas was banned in the British colony of Massachusetts between 1659 and 1681 by Puritan officials. Reprinted from the Sunday Independent Armed Forces Mall Call Briglaten A Soldier's Holiday For information on how you or Special recognition is due all At many posts and bases across your group may participate in the whose participation made the 1980 the U.S. and around the world, 7th Annual CHRISTMAS MAIL Christmas Mail Call an outstanChristmas will see many of our CALL, Please send a stamped, ding success, with "honorable military personnel on duty, in self-addressed envelope to: mention" to the following : defense of the U.S. and the Free ARMED FORCES MAIL CALL HIGH SCHOOL: (tie) World . For many of these young Box 6210 Pinelands Regional High School people, it will be their first Fort Bliss, Texas 79906-0210 Tuckerton, NJ . Great Bridge High Christmas away from home. Many P.S . - Mail is not sent only to School - Chesapeake, VA. of these young men and women SOLDIERS - also to Marines, · COLLEGE: Tiffin University will receive little or no mail; for sailors and airmen! If you would - Tiffin, OH (Secretaries Club) . others, just being away from home like some mail directed to an inMILITARY BASE: Marine will be an extremely depressing exdividual in the military service, Corps Base .:_ Quantico, VA. perience. send his/her name and military ORGANIZATION: American This is where ARMED FORCES mailing address to MAIL CALL. Legion, W:B. Hearon Post 356 and MAIL CALL comes in. MAIL Gabe -P. Allen School - Irving, CALL receives Christmas cards TX (joint program) . filled with newsy and friendly INDIVIDUAL /FAMILY: notes and letters from individuals ~ Maudie Hensley - Orange, TX and groups all over the country. (American Legion Auxilliary). These Christmas greetings are in ..........,...,..~................,..~...................--.. ..,................ ....,. ..,...........,........... ___.......,. turn sent to various facilities of the Department of Defense as well as independent agencies (USO's, Armed Services Y's, military hospitals, chaplains, etc.), where they are given to U.S . military personnel. "On behalf of all soldiers in the ... Company, thank you for the Christmas cards you sent . . . These cards gave additional inspiration for those soldiers who could not be home with their loved ones . . ." read one letter received by MAIL CALL in response to last year's Christmas mail. ~ ........ ~ ..................,...........................................,.........................~........ ~................,................ J ~~ i ...... . ! 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Phone: (717) 824-4651 All views expressed are those of the individual writer and not necessarily of the publication or the college. �NnvP.mber 20, 1981, The Beacon, Page 5 "Almost Anything Goes" DRABBLETM by Kevin Fagan Six Teams Compete In Games, Raise Mone For -United Way THREAD THE NEEDLE - Members ot the winning team in the Almost Anything Goes competition play "thread the needle," passing a beer tap on a string through their shirts. Six teams participated in the competition, and cash prizes were awarded to the top three teams. by Doug Fahringer Six Wilkes College teams participated in the "Almost Anything Goes" competition last week for a chance to enter the college district contest in February. The competition, co-sponsored by Student Government and Pabst Brewing Company, was won by the team "Touch of Class." "Touch of Class" held the lead through most of the competition, taking first place with a score of 21 points. Second place went to "CC Six Packs" with 15 points and third went to "Panama Reds" with 13 p~ints . The other teams in competition were "Hainaluia Chorus," "Space Cadets," and "YYZ." First place finishers received $15, Pabst T-shirts, and the chance to compete at the district college level. Second place finishers received $10 and $5 went to the third-place winners. There were six events in the co_ntest and, as one of the participants said, "They were a blast! " The first event was a four-legged relay in which the team members were grouped in threes and were tied together at the ankles . They then had to run the distance of the gym court and return to tag the next threesome. The apple pass was next; the team members stood in a line and had to pass an apple~using only their necks. Another game called "Take the Plunge" required the players to hold a plunger vertically with an empty beer can and walk the length of the court. 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The Northeast Pennsylvania Philharmonic will present "Sonic Spectacular" on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8:30 p.m. at Irem Temple in WilkesBarre. For tickets, call Angela Bell at 654-4788. The Women's Free Lecture Series will sponsor a lecture by Rebecca Osborne entitled "How Not to Say What You Don't Mean" at 12 p.m . on Monday, Nov. 23 in the Osterhout Free Library. An Ecumenical service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 12:15 p.m . in the Stark Lobby. Students are encouraged to attend this worthwhile event. KEEFERS ARMY & NAVY Largest Selection of Jeans and Corduroys in the Valley. 50, Q\O oo, wrr~ Lisa Howes from SC and Joe Brady from the Pabst Brewing Company. According to Brady, this is the third year for the "Almost Anything Goes" competition at the college level in Pennsylvania . He said that the reason for Pabst's role in the event is to reach the college students and "Jet the young beer drinkers know that Pabst is not just an old-man's beer." Brady added that their collaboration helps the Pabst company to sell more of its beer. The money raised, $40.00, will be donated to United Way, and following the competition Pabst sponsored a party for all the participants and judges who helped in the contest. Tom Rooney was the announcer for "Almost Anything Goes" and the judges from the Wilkes faculty and administration were Dean Ralston, Dean Hoover, Dean Lampe, Jean Adams, Robert Heaman, Jean Driscoll, and Jay Tucker. The Alumni Varsity Wrestling meet is slated for Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Wilkes College gym. The meet is sponsored by the Grapplers Club and tickets are available for $1. 1Y--,-~~~~~._..-,.-.c..._,.~~,.-c,._..,...~~ .........-.~..-..~"' i THE -BEST KEPT SECRET i ON CAMPUS ... DECKOUR'S BEER Across from Bishop_Hobon · Shouldn't bel 1 Come explore our i1 nooks and crannies ... Browse I th rough the I :I casuals and I the not - so 1 . . 1 casuals ... 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He fashioned a style which was formally abstract and contemporary. Nevertheless, in mood and form, his paintings were never far from earth, sea, or air. He was essentially a landscapist, following, in modernist terms, the vene"rable Am~rican tradition of landscape painting. Whether his manner was cubistically angular or Orientally calligraphic, nature remained the source. Edwin Zoller was born in Pittsburgh in 1900. At an early age, he took a lively interest in the arts. He studied art at the University of Pittsburgh and at the Pennsylvania State University, where he received his B.A. in 1921. He continued his art studies at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh.In 1925, he spent four months in Italy, and following his marriage to Lucille Lang, he spent two years in Paris, where he painted and attended classes at l'Academie de Grande Chaumiere. After his return to America he studied with Russell Hyde at the Carnegie Institute. Always a loner and an individualist in his art, he followed no trend or school. He was, however, influenced by several painters, past and contemporary. He greatly admired Leonardo's work in all its aspects, and read and studied with great absorption his notebooks. Am ong the moderns, he was deeply interested in the ideas of the painting of Cezanne and in the cubist theories of Braque, Juan Gris and Picasso. One of his most significant contributions, aside from his pain- f I tings, was the tremendous impact his personality exerted not only upon the work, but upon the lives of his students throughout his teaching career. He taught art in the Pittsburgh secondary schools for ten years, and then joined the faculty of Penn State University where, as a professor of fine arts, he taught painting and design. Zoller's approach to painting can best be described in his own words, taken from a statement he wrote for The Art League News: "The essential characteristic of a successful work for me is that it represents those ideas directly in plastic terms without dependence on the use of recognizable symbols to give them significance in the mind of the viewer. Often such symbols may act only to confuse rather than clarify its intent. For this reason I use numbers for my paintings instead of titles, for if you want to learn about a painting, titles can very easily become blocks to understanding. They tempt you to read messages that not there." Zoller then goes on to say, in explaining his reasons for painting, that "all men have creative urges, but in some the compulsion to satisfy them is so strong that it cannot be denied; this is what separates them from all others and compels them to commit themselves to this way of life . 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Desert White Water Expeditions Rafting Wilderness Sailing Backpacking Outward Boun<f' The course that never ends J ______________________________________________________ , Cycling Mountaineering _ �November 20, 1981, The Beacon, Page 7 Harriers Planning For Next Year This year's cross country season is over, but already preparations are being made for next year. At the Eastern Regional competition against the toughest competition seen this year, Wilkes finished sixteenth of 28 teams. The leader for Wilkes in the individual competiton was Ken Pascoe, who finished sixty-third with a time of 27:01. Dave Levandoski (77-27:22) was the next Colonel across the finish line, followed by Bill Wolfe (93-27:51), and Tom McGuire (107-28:14). A team meeting was scheduled for last night, and another meeting will be held for students interested in running cross-country. This second meeting will be held November 6 at 11:00 a.m. in Coach Bellairs' office, second floor, Weckesser Annex. "We had a good season, considering that most ot"the runners were freshmen," Coach Bellairs noted. Bellairs said that the team is beginning weight training and that with the right preparation and some good recruits, future seasons could be even more successful. "We've got the nucleus of a good team," he observed. One runner Bellairs will miss is senior Ken Pascoe. "I hate to see Kenny go for a lot of reasons. The kids really looked up to him," Bellairs explained. "I was a first year coach, and to me he was like an assistant coach. I think it's good for the younger runners to see that kind ofleadership. You can always tell running means a lot to Kenny." J.M. Flag Football Ending; Volleyball Action Begins As the intramural flag football season ends, the volleyball season is just beginning. This year's volleyball program is composed of over 300 individuals making up about 33 teams. The men's competition (17 teams) will take place on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights . The women's competition (12 teams expected) will take place on Monday and Wednesday nights. The intramurals will last from 10:00 p.m. to 11 :30 p.m. · The volleyball competition will feature a tough faculty team led by I. M. assisitant, "sizzling" Steve Seigrist, "the Connecticut Kid ." Says Steve, "We've already paid off every referee within 50 miles." Teammate Bart Bellairs added, 1 "We're favored to win since I'm the Intramural director . We will cheat, we will lie, and we will bite people on the leg under the net just to win." Sign up sheets are out for students interested in chess, pingpong, and billiards. A walk to the gym and a signature is all that is necessary for students to get involved. The flag football championship will take place immediately after the semi-finals on Sunday at l :00 p .m. The Pittston team will be taking on the Studs, and the Skitzos will challenge the Twisters in the preliminary competition. The winners of each game will face each other at 2:00 p.m. in the championship game. Volleyball ller,lea, Attitude Problems Hurt Spikers by Suzette Dyanick The women's volleyball team ended its season with a record of 12-4; very impressive. All the articles written this season were very enthusiastic, perhaps too enthusiastic, but the reason for this was that often the team members had little enthusiasm , and someone had to be positive about what was going on with the team . Lack of enthusiasm was just one problem . The attitudes of some players were really sad; the players gave up before they started to play . This was obvious during the Juniata and East Stroudsburg Tournaments and at the MAC Championships at Dickinson College. The attitude was, "We are going to get killed, so why did we even bother coming?" Too bad; at. titudes like that g~t you nowhere. 113 South Main St. Downtown Wilkes-Barr, HOURS: DAILY IOAI - 5:30PII ,oN . & THURS. IOAI - 9'1 r, fs1, F1 20,000 Nat'I Advertised Pairs IN STOCK Levrs l I VI 0....llll\11','-,, -'<,,Ii I Another serious problem faced by the team was with certain team members and their ego trips. In every sport there is always someone who wants to be a superstar and make his presence known to all. However, people will remember the year of a championship team before they will single out one outstanding player. One superstar does not make the team; a team is six team members giving 100 % in every play. The last problem the team had was not with the team at all, but with the coach. Instead of constantly relying on her "sensational six," she should have worked with members of the bench to disc,>Ver their weaknesses and build up their strengths. Though all the negative aspects are discussed here, one must remember that there were also very positive aspects of this year's team. The team possesses some great talent, most of which is returning next season. Graduating seniors Cathy Dudick, Donna Derick and Lisa Cobb will be missed because of their talents and · team spirit. Good luck to the 1982 team. Let's hope it can overcome all problems, enjoy the season, and make it the best season ever. BLUE-OLD SCRIMMAGE SLATED FOR FRIDAY NIGHT In preparation for opening day next Tuesday, the Wilkes basketball team willhold an inter-squad scrimmage tonight at 8:00 p.m . OLD TIMERS WRESTLING MEET SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY NIGHT Wilkes grapplers from the past and present will compete at the Wilkes gym Saturday night. Former Wilkes champions will be warming up the Colonels for their upcoming season. There is an admission charge; tickets cost $1.00 and are available through the Wilkes athletic department, located at t~_e Weckesser Annex. Football: The Winless Season Continued from page 8 Wilkes had two plays from their own five . One was an incomplete pass, the other a quarterback sack in the endzone for the Lions' last two points. It was an appropriate end to a season that never really got off the ground. The amazing thing was that neither the players nor the coaches ever gave up . There was little; if any, praise for their efforts . This year's team probably tried harder and worked more than mediocre, or even winning, teams of the past. It got little credit for its efforts. The team got no praise from the local press as game results moved back deeper and deeper into the sports pages. Their own school paper, The Beacon, did not concentrate on the bright spots in the season , or their definite improvement as the weeks went by. The Colonels, players and coaches, went it alone. They kept their heads high when the going was bad . The only support they received was from one another. The press was bad, the student body did not come out in droves to cheer them on, and the administration stood by quietly, for the most part. It was the worst season ever, and it will be remembered . Long after people have forgotten which Wilkes team made the MAC playoffs and went nowhere, there will be reminders of the 1981 football season. The Colonels, through the duration of their 0-9 season, were in the hopeless situation of putting something together without any kind of motivation other than pride. The Wilkes football team has a right to be proud. They did something more difficult than playing in a winning season, or in a .500 year. They just kept losing. And losing. Yet trying. Now that it has happened, however, the reality of the situation cannot be ignored . When it comes to football, and winning, the Colonels-no, Wilkes College-was a loser. Why weren't there more juniors and seniors on the team? The task of team leadership was left to the responsibility of only a handful of upperclassmen who did an excellent job considering the circumstances. In terms of ability, Wilkes was just too young to get anywhere on the gridiron. · Then there are questions of coaching. How many games were lost through coaching errors? How many times did Wilkes pass up a field goal to attempt a touchdown, then fail? The press, as usual, was coldhearted and callous. The school paper failed to support the team, but would it really have made a positive difference? Perhaps. It might have made losing a little more bearable. It works for high school papers, doesn't it? The reality of the matter is that despite the lone efforts of the players, and the coaches, this season stunk . But what about next year? How about the years afterward? After the FDU game Coach Schmidt said, "That little black cloud just won't go away." Schmidt again used the metaphor, after last week's game. "Somebody is in that little black cloud and he wouldn't let up. " Call "him" fate . This season was a culmination of a dying football program. It must be the all-time low in Wilkes' football history if the program is worthy of survival. We canot settle only for effort, of which there was plenty; we must settle for achievement. Earlier this season Athletic Director John Reese mentioned that this year's team got as much administrative support as the winning teams of years past. Next year's team will need more. Much more. If Wilkes is going to produce seriously competitive teams in the future, we're going to need some good recruits. From there, other improvements must be made. A harmony between defense and offense must be strong. It's more easily done when both platoons can produce more equally. The coaches have worked hard, but perhaps they must work differently. The system must be analyzed by the men who run it, because they know more about it than anyone else. Practice drills, motivation techniques-everything must be taken into consideration . The administration must think about · other things than perhaps the new dorm . There is a noble effort to expand and improve Wilkes College. One of the more lucrative improvements a school could make would be to invest in stronger athletic programs, with more backing and better facilities . Our athletic programs must have more "class." The young players of this year learned to be proud from the older athletes. This shows class. Wilkes College has a lot of class. The players showed it, now it's everbody elses turn. Chuck Robbins ... SPORTING GOODS COMPANY ,,n?.11¥1 Wranster HOODED SWEATSHIRTS . FLANNEL SHIRTS ARMY PANTS · PAINTER PANTS FARMER JEANS We Accept ~sttr Clurre ind Viu 3' West Marliet~lrttt Willies-~rre, P.a. 19701 Phone: 822-1333 Frtt P~rlin1 11 Hole/ Sterlin1 ,..... P.J.Me'H �Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, PA Vol. XXXIV No. 11 November 20, 1981 The Beacon, November 20, 1981 Page8 _Football Re.,Jea, from the ;bench Wilkes Loses Every Game I by Mark James ! by Ellen Van Riper The 1981 fall season is now history. The victories and defeats, once so real, have become memories. For some teams the fall was all too fleeting, , but for others it seemed as if the end would never come. In retrospect:, :the 1981 fall campaign can ~est be described as up and down, but very; very interesting. : The football team suffered through an embarassing 0-9 season, and many people around the area were calling for the resignation of Head ,Coach Rollie Schmidt. The situation got so bad that Athletic Director 'John Reese was quot~d as saying that the program lacked quality, and , the team responded with a letter in the November 13 edition of the Beacon. That letter brought to light many unknown facts about the iteam. It mentioned something about a lack of experience, but more importantly it showed the pride of the team in . itself and in the pro,gram. Retaining one's pride in a losing situation is very commendable. It is much easier for an athlete to work hard and have pride in a winning ·program than it is for an athlete to have pride in a losing program. The fact that the team took the field week after week and gave it their all, despite_the winless record, is a reflection of quality in character. The soccer team also faced a similar situation: a lack of experience and ,a losing record. They also faced the loss early to injury of an outstanding senior goaliei. Bob Bruggeworth. However, they should also be commended for their determination and guts in what could be called a ;dismal situation. The women's tennis team is the most obscure and anonymous group on campus, and not many people are even aware that there even is a team. Because of this problem, the team does not attract many participants, and the end result is,inevitablyJosing seasons. The problem is so bad that even the Beacon had tremendous difficulty in tracking down information on the ladies' progress. Well, now to the brighter side of the picture. Things always seem so much easier when one is in a winning situation. The three success stories of 1981 were the cross country, field hockey, and volleyball teams, and it is interesting to note that all three managed to overcome inexperience and achieve victory. The cross country team opened 1981 with a new coach, one solid , senior runner, and,so it seemed,not much else. The hopes of the season I rested upon the shoulders, or rather heels, of a group of inexperienced , runners. Led by Ken Pascoe, youngsters such as Dave Levandoski, Bill Wolfe, and Tom McGuire, turned Coach Bart Bellairs' dream of success into a reality. Coach Bellairs is not sitting upon his 12-6 record, for he is already actively recruiting for next season. The future is bright, and beginning with this past season's group of young runners, Wilkes College just may be witnessing the birth of a cross country dynasty. The field hockey team finished at 5-5-1, but it was not easy . Coach Meyers was faced with the problem of rebuilding the offense and filling key spots left void by graduation . It took some time and a slow start, but all of the pieces fell together at just the right time. The team gelled exactly when the schedule called for MAC games. They won those all-important conference matches, including the thriller ·against Scranton, and went on to the playoffs. Losing 5-1 to powerful Franklin and Marshall team was nothing to be ashamed about. Having found the right combination, the team can look forward to an even better season next year. Last, but not least, we have the volleyball team . The ladies enjoyed a tremendous 12-5 season, but their showings at the Juniata, East Stroudsburg, and MAC tournaments showed them how much further they really have to go. Volleyball is a sport dominated by tournament play, and national rankings are largely based upon this type of competition. In 1981,for some reason, the team could not discover the winning formula in these situations. Hopefully, with a year of experience playing together as a ·team and a taste of such tournament play, the ladies will improve in this area for 1982. Other than that the season could be called a success. One testament to their fine season is the naming of five of the starting team to the recently announced NPWIAA all-star team. Named to the first team were senior captain Cathy Dudick, sophomore captain Debbie Kramer, and junior Ellen Van Riper. Garnering second team honors were sophomore Sally Fisher and freshman Jennifer Golding. This officially ends the 1981 fall season. However, there is no timeout for a rest, because the winter season is practically here already. The men's basketball team starts off on November 24 with a home game against Alvernia, so it is time to come inside out of the cold and anxiously wait to see what winter 81-82 will have in store for Wilkes College . athletics. I 1 a Well . .. it happened. In last Saturday's 12-0 loss to Albright, the final play of the game was a safety. The game had already been put out of reach after Wilkes fumbled within its own ten yard line. The score was 3-0 and up to this point it had been a close game. Two plays later Albright punched over the goal line for their only touchdown of the game. It was at this point in the game, this point in the win-less season, that the Colonels felt the hopelessness of this year. A team cannot win if it cannot score points. It's even harder when mistakes,like a fumble this week or a penalty last week, seem to make a difference between winning and losing. The glum pity of each game this season is that Wilkes just couldn't get anywhere. The Colonels couldn't score, even when they were close. In the final minutes of the second half against Albright, the Colonels drove to the opponents' 18 yard line. Interception. In the series before that, Wilkes made it to its own 47 yard line. Incomplete pass. Punt. In the series before that, Wilkes lost two yards in three running plays. Another punt. Beginning the second quarter, Wilkes came closest to the Albright endzone. Albright was held deep in its own territory. After a short punt return, Wilkes began to gain some ground. Madden caught a 38-yard pass along the left sideline, a pass that was underthrown, but in any case, the Colonels were on Albright's twelve . Wilkes moved to near the Albright 5 yard line, and one incomplete pass later, the Colonels attempted a field goal. This time Albright messed up, and a penalty moved Wilkes half the distance to the goal line. The Colonels were a half yard away from a first down, two and a half yards from a score. Albright blitzed and it worked. The Lions held. In the second half, the Colonels drove past the midfield stripe once. The offense sputtered at the Albright 22 yard line. On first down: a run, nowhere. On second down: a pass, too high. On third down: Wilkes gained, great run . Penalty. Third down again, but this time with 25 yards to go from the 37 of Albright. Quarterback sack. On fourth down, Wilkes' punt was blocked. Albright marched to the Wilkes 30-yard line and was stopped cold . On their next series of downs, the Lions were harnessed at the Colonels' 32. After that. there was the fumble. With the score 10-0, Wilkes had the ball three more times. The first two times. the Colonels were stopped in four downs. In between these series of downs, Albright drove to the 30, and was stopped. When the Colonel defense took to the field for the last time, Albright was beginning its drive at the Colonel 45. The Lions moved 40 yards and were stopped again . No score. The seconds ticked away. Continued on page 1 Basketball Team Opens Season Noa,ember 24 Against Ala,ernia by Chris DeRe When the 1981-82 Wilkes College men's basketball team takes the court this season, there will be many new faces on the sidelines, but familiar ones on the court. Jim Atherton, a 1954 Wilkes graduate, replaces Washington State bound Ron Righter at the helm of the Colonels. Atherton comes to Wilkes after serving as Head Coach at Luzerne County Community College for the past 13 years. While at LCCC he compiled a very impressive career coaching record of 228-86, for a .726 winning percentage. The Colonels will also have two new assistant coaches. Steve Siegrest and Bart Bellairs will assist Atherton. Steve is a 1977 graduate of Trinity College in Connecticut, and Bart is a 1979 graduate of Western Illinois University. Both men will also serve as assistant baseball coaches in the spring. The outlook for this season appears to be bright. Wilkes loses some key lettermen from a year ago, but ten varsity players return . Gone from the team are guard Mike McCarrie, point guard Pat McCue, and back-up center Bob Salmi. McCarrie was captain, leading scorer, all MAC and all ECAC for last years 14-11 squad . Last year was the first in nearly ten years that the Colonels made it to the Middle Atlantic Conference Tourmment.Coach Atherton hopes to do better. "Our aim is 20 wins and a MAC title." No Wilkes team has ever won 20 games in one season . If the Colonels are to reach such lofty goals, they will need big performances from their three seniorsKevin Walker, Tony Madden, and Pat Romich . Walker, a 6-7 center, led last year's team in rebounding with 191, and his 10.5 scoring average ranked him fourth. Madden, a 6-5 forward, was second last year in both scoring and rebounding. Tony had 176 rebounds and an average of 11.8 points per game. Romich, a 6-4 forward, scored at a 5.6 clip one year ago. Paul Scaliti and Rick Shaeffer, two players who missed portions of last season with injuries, could play a vital role on this year's. team. Scaliti, a junior guard, missed the last eight games of the season. He was averaging 11 points a game when he was injured . Shaeffer, a 6-5 forward missed 18 games last season. Other lettermen expected to see plenty of playing time are Bob Antonelli, Greg Hychko, Eddie Kershaw, Bobby Morehead, and Ross Zanghi. John Grochowski, a 6-2 guard could also help. John at this time is-injured, and it is not known when he will be available. One key to the Colonels season is the schedule. In one eight-day stretch from Jan . 20-27, the Colonels play road games against Albright , Scranton, Elizabethtown, and Kings . The Colonels open what should prove to be a very interesting and successful season on Nov. 24, when they host Alvernia . Game time is 7:30 p .m. in the Wilkes gym. WILKES BASKETBALL SENIORS: Coach Atherton is shown here with the guys that will be playing in their last season for Wilkes . From left to right: Coach Atherton, Pat Romich, Tony Madden, J.J. Walker, and Paul Scaliti. � 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 1981 November 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 November 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