America’s two-party system a failed representation
Anthony Goreczny, Staff Writer
April 6, 2013
I am a registered voter, but I am not registered as a member of either of the two major parties. Most people who know this, including my father, tell me I am wasting my vote if I don’t vote for a Republican or Democrat. I believe it is the other way around. American politics is defined by what we... Read more »
Senseless crimes leave victims confused, struggling for answers
Lyndsie Yamrus, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 6, 2013
Murder and assault crimes occur everyday. The thing is though; they’re usually for some reason or another- domestic disputes, theft related, hate … it could really be anything. But sometimes people kill or hurt others for no reason, and it makes you step back for a minute and seriously question humanity. ... Read more »
Mayor Bloomberg’s “nanny state” an unfortunate reality
Carly Yamrus, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2013
For the first time in our history, more people in the United States will die from overeating than they will from starvation. That is really sad. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been causing uproar lately because of a few health initiatives introduced to the city. Unhealthy products such as... Read more »
Maer’s BBQ offers free on-campus delivery and good eats
Nicholas Wesley, Staff Writer
March 26, 2013
This rousing title is to make known something about a little-known place located just blocks from our beloved campus. Maer’s barbecue is THE BEST place to grab a quick bite in Wilkes-Barre … PERIOD. This place masterfully mixes some traditional barbecue with a modern flair. Before I start to sound... Read more »
Animal abuse indicates urgent need for change in PA laws
Kirstin Cook, Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2013
Gandhi said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” Well, if you take that as the greatness of a state, there’s much to be desired from the state of Pennsylvania. Cases of animal abuse in the area have been all over the news... Read more »
Op-ed: Anyone know where the colonel is?
Beacon op-ed
March 26, 2013
Last weekend, the streets of Wilkes-Barre turned green as the annual Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day parade headed through the downtown portion of the city. Many business, media outlets and organizations within the city and surrounding communities marched in the parade, but there was one group missing. ... Read more »
Bullied no more: Laws against workplace bullying soon to come
Carly Yamrus, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2013
I’ve worked in the restaurant business since I was 14 years old. Although part of a business’s success is maintaining this certain image of organization and control, the reality of it can be hardly be that of a textbook management structure. If you haven’t worked for someone or under someone who,... Read more »
Campus Interfaith reaches out to students on faith
Caitlin Czeh
March 23, 2013
I love to celebrate faith. I love to celebrate faiths of all kinds. And on our campus we have more than 30 different faith traditions, denominations, and spiritualities represented. So how do we celebrate the diversity of faiths that we have on campus? Through Campus Interfaith! What is Campus Interfaith?... Read more »
Congress votes down minimum wage
March 17, 2013
Obama recently spoke of an increase to minimum wage in his State of the Union address. However, Congress just recently voted it down. The minimum wage should have been passed because it would have helped fortify the lower classes because the lower classes help maintain the society and keep businesses... Read more »
Safety hazard: Why are we so hesitant to wear our seat belts?
March 14, 2013
Whenever I get into my car, or anyone’s car for that matter, the first thing I do is put my seat belt on. Pull, click, done. It takes literally two seconds, and it is not hard to do. For me, I hardly ever even remember it’s on most of the time. It might even feel strange to not have it on. If I could,... Read more »
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