Faceoff: the replacements
September 30, 2012
The NFL only a year after it locked out its players has locked out its normal Referees. The referees were demanding more money, most importantly a better pension and retirement package. The Refs just like the media and players, took a step back and saw the money machine the NFL has become and basically... Read more »
Faceoff: The NFL is officially a mess
September 30, 2012
The NFL is officially a mess; see what I did there? Last year when the players failed to reach an agreement with the CBA, the lockout had fans all across the country scared out of their minds. What could be worse than no football? Well, I’ll tell you what…replacement refs. This year, the NFL finds... Read more »
Athlete of the Week: Meet Ryan Joyce
September 30, 2012
Meet Ryan Joyce , a sophomore defender for the Wilkes University men’s soccer team. Ryan hails out of Warminster, Pennsylvania (right outside of Northeast Philadelphia) . Fresh out of Archbishop Wood, Ryan earned himself a starting role on the team as only a freshman. Accounting Major. He is... Read more »
Replacement app an “oops” for Apple
The Beacon Staff
September 30, 2012
“Apple Maps,” the new replacement app for Google Maps failed dismally after the company cut ties with Google. Apple’s new operating system is now available for purchase and despite the many features it offers to faithful, casual and long-term Apple users, the smartphone contains one huge... Read more »
This year’s Homecoming to include community service opportunities
Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
September 29, 2012
Wilkes University will have its first pep rally of the 2012 fall sports season from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4. This year’s pep rally being a unique one for Wilkes, as the organization of the event was a collaborative effort between the Wilkes University Programming Board and Student Government. The... Read more »
Rifkin cafe should accommodate student requests
Nicholas Wesley, Correspondent
September 28, 2012
Recent changes to Rifkin Cafe seem to ignore students wants and needs. Sodexo fails to offer healthy alternatives to health-conscious students, and are charging them for products that they do not want to buy. Progress is an illusive dream, or so it seems. With change comes growing pains, but with time... Read more »
The Beacon website outage
September 28, 2012
The Beacon experience technical difficulties on its website the evening of Sept. 28 and morning of Sept. 29. We apologize for this inconvenience. The website is functioning properly again until further notice.
2012 Fall Fest
Shawn Carey
September 25, 2012
The 2012 Fall Fest was held Thursday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22, on the Wilkes campus greenway. The event was sponsored by the Programming Board, Student Government and the Inter-Residence Hall Council. Students received tickets for attending each event and then turn them in for raffle tickets... Read more »
Students’ partaking in city activities helps economy
Amanda Leonard, Correspondent
September 25, 2012
Local businesses partake every year in an event that helps boost their income. Party in the Square is an event that takes place every year in Public Square to ensure that local business are getting the attention they deserve. Party in the Square will not be taking place this year, but will return again... Read more »
Public Safety: campus is safe despite recent incidents
Christine Lee, News Editor
September 25, 2012
Despite the occurrence of three crime incidents on and near camps within three weeks of one another, Public Safety and Student Affairs staff insist the Wilkes campus is perfectly safe. A festive mindset by students at the beginning of the year and an increase in students moving into off-campus neighborhoods... Read more »
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