Recipe for mediocrity: Gilmour’s paid sabbatical and cuts to budget disturb faculty

Kirstin Cook, Editor-in-Chief

April 24, 2012

A contract granting Wilkes President Joseph (Tim) Gilmour a one-year paid sabbatical following his retirement this summer combined with faculty compensation... READ MORE »»

Middle Class on Mitt Romney: “If he wins, we lose.”

Brittany Battista, Advertising Manager

April 24, 2012

When you think of the word “politician,” what first comes to your mind? A tall man with slicked-back hair? Does he wear a suit with a price... READ MORE »»

Wilkes musicians unite for spring concerts

Bill Thomas, Arts & Entertainment Editor

April 24, 2012

With the spring semester in its final stretch and assignment due dates fast approaching, Wilkes University students have a lot on their plates right now.... READ MORE »»

Wilkes Athletics 2011-2012 in review

Justin Franiak

April 24, 2012

As finals begin and the semester winds down, athletes are beginning to pack up their bags. Fields are being prepared for summer and gyms are being newly... READ MORE »»

Unimportant Questions with Important People: Jessica Short, Programming Board President

Christine Lee, Life Editor

April 24, 2012

Year: Junior Major: Elementary Education Hometown: Forest City, Pa. Programming Board president Jessica Short is a familiar face to many on campus. Short... READ MORE »»

News

The Beacon is on its summer hiatus

The Beacon has completed its publishing for the 2011-12 academic year. It will return in September 2012. Thanks to all of the staff members who contributed to a successful,... read story

May 12, 2012 • 0 comments

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Life

Cancer knows no age, gender, or board game

Brittany Battista, Advertising Manager

This year Wilkes University Relay raised $30,400 highly exceeding their goal. A board game themed Relay for Life was held at Wilkes Saturday April 28th attracting over 400... read story

May 11, 2012 • 0 comments

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Arts & Entertainment

Wilkes University holds annual Spring Jazz Concert

Wilkes University holds annual Spring Jazz Concert

Sarah Mitrotz, Correspondent

The sounds of jazz filled the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on Tuesday, May 1, as Wilkes University’s own student jazz orchestra performed their 12th annual spring concert. The... read story

May 11, 2012 • 0 comments

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Beacon Blogs

UFC 145 predictions

Jake Cochran, Columnist

For weeks UFC 145 has been hyped as, “the most bitter rivalry in UFC history.” It’s probably an overstatement, but don’t expect it to be a reunion of old friends. Tonight... read story

April 21, 2012 • 0 comments

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Opinion

Cash in your pennies for some change that makes cents

Cash in your pennies for some change that makes cents

Carly Yamrus, Opinion Editor

See a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll be carrying around a worthless piece of copper–plated zinc. According to the U.S. Mint’s annual report, it costs 2.4 cents... read story

April 24, 2012 • 0 comments

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Sports

Wilkes athletes and coaches compete for charity

Justin Franiak, Sports Editor

Tire flips, truck pushing and shuttle running recently culminated into one event as Wilkes held its annual Charity Challenge benefitting a national charity. Competition ran... read story

May 12, 2012 • 0 comments

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