Wilkes, King’s united, not divided at benefit talent show
Brandon Scott, Online Editor
April 23, 2013
Last Thursday, Downtown Arts hosted the “Wilkes vs. Kings” talent show, with a total number of nine acts, although some of the performers went up a second time just to play extra music. Although the event was titled “Wilkes vs. Kings,” the main purpose of the event was to raise... Read more »
Keeping an eye on unsanctioned Wilkes Twitter accounts
Anthony Bartoli, Assistant A&E Editor
April 23, 2013
As many of you probably know, there are several Wilkes-related twitter accounts. Within the past few months, the number of Wilkes-related accounts, who are run by anonymous individuals, has soared. However, with that rising number comes a watchful eye. These accounts include: Wilkes Crushes 2 (@WilkesCrushing),... Read more »
Kindred spirits: Twin passions ignite for violin duet
Bill Thomas, A&E Editor
April 23, 2013
On the surface, mathematics and music seem to exist on opposite ends the spectrum. The former is rigid in its rationality while the latter is emotional, creative and expressive. For Rebecca Kuc, however, there’s more in common between the two than meets the eye. Or ear, as the case may be. “It’s... Read more »
Local businesses, national artists celebrate independent record stores with all-day event
Nicole Zukowski, Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
Music lovers, penny-pinchers, small business advocates and limited-edition collectors all have cause to celebrate this weekend, with Saturday, April 20 marking Record Store Day 2013. Two local independent record stores in spitting distance of Wilkes University, Musical Energi, located at 59 North Main... Read more »
Requiem for a Scream: Despite death of landmark venues, underground music still thrives in NEPA
James Jaskolka-Butler, Staff Writer
April 16, 2013
“This valley has an amazing tendency to spawn incredible bands,” Derek Jolley, vocalist for NEPA-based hardcore band Summer Holds the Earth says. Jolley, a Kingston native, does not seem to be the only one who thinks this. Within the last few years, Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding areas have been... Read more »
The 101: Playing God
Anthony Bartoli, Assistant A&E Editor
April 16, 2013
I remember a long time ago, my grandmother (who’s now 74) took me to Wal-Mart to buy me two things: a Nintendo 64 with the “Pokémon Snap” expansion pack, and the original “Sims” game. My grandmother is this little old lady with the mind of a 21-year-old. I mean, come on, she wants a giraffe... Read more »
Sordoni art exhibit offers indigenous perspective
Sierra Marsh, Correspondent
April 16, 2013
A new exhibition titled “Our People, Our Land, Our Images” comes to the Sordoni Art Gallery of Wilkes University. The exhibit opened on April 9 and runs through May 19 before taking a summer hiatus and re-opening on June 4. It is full of 51 photographs taken by three generations of indigenous photographers.... Read more »
The 101: Gettin’ Nekkid for Fun & Profit
Bill Thomas, A&E Editor
April 9, 2013
Most of the girls prefer the term ‘dancer’,” London says, “but I like ‘stripper’ better.’ “London” isn’t her real name, of course. But it’s the one by which she dons and doffs her skimpiest attire imaginable whilst twirling around the poles of Gentlemen’s Club 10 in Wilkes-Barre,... Read more »
Online Exclusive: Neon Trees takes Wilkes-Barre
Christine Lee, News Editor
April 9, 2013
It is true what one says: Everybody talks! That is what concertgoers were in for when Neon Trees performed for the annual Programming Board Spring Concert, held Monday, April 8 at the F.M Kirby Center. The band was selected after a campus-wide ballot was sent out earlier in the year, in which students... Read more »
Waiting in the wings: The unsung heroes of “Gemini”
Bill Thomas, A&E Editor
April 9, 2013
When “Gemini,” the latest Wilkes University theatrical production (and the last for the current academic year) takes to the stage this Thursday, audiences will be transported to South Philadelphia, circa 1973. Few, however, will wonder how part of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center in modern-day Wilkes-Barre... Read more »
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