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James Jaskolka

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief

James Jaskolka is the editor-in-chief of The Beacon, and a senior communication studies major. Armed with concentrations in journalism and public relations, as well as a minor in English, James displays a strong passion for the written word.

James will graduate in 2016. After that, they plan to move to Philadelphia to pursue a career in writing and/or event planning.

In their free time, James writes for Punk Out, a Philadelphia-based non-profit that seeks to improve the lives of LGBT musicians and fans, and Funeral Sounds, a Houston-based online music magazine.

You can contact James at [email protected].

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Firefighters leaving Bedford Hall after checking the inside of the building.

Fire breaks out in Bedford Hall

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2015

Campus remembers late professor

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2015
Wilkes holds memorial for student

Wilkes holds memorial for student

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2014
Are tattoos still taboo in 2014?

Are tattoos still taboo in 2014?

James Jaskolka, L&A&E Assistant Editor
April 15, 2014
Junior history major Jacquie DeLucca poses in front of her paintings on display in Bedford Hall.

Artist Spotlight: Jacquie DeLucca

James Jaskolka, Assistant L&A&E Editor
April 8, 2014
Jamie Alderiso

Artist Spotlight: Jamie Alderiso

James Jaskolka, Assistant L&A&E Editor
February 26, 2014
Scranton’s Those Clever Foxes take the stage at The Other Side, the new music venue that just opened in Bart & Urby’s. Located on Main Street, the venue is open on Friday and Saturday nights.

Downtown bar breaks on through to The Other Side

James Jaskolka, Assistant L&A&E Editor
February 11, 2014
Israel Rodriguez, a freshman at Wilkes, has been making art since he was in the eighth grade.

Artist Spotlight: Israel Rodriguez

James Jaskolka, Assistant L&A&E Editor
February 5, 2014
Shorthand, a pop-punk band from just outside Scranton, will soon be releasing their EP. In the meantime, fans can enjoy a performance on Feb. 13, when the band will play with Turnstile, a hardcore band from Baltimore-D.C. area.

Multi-genre band tour to hit Wyoming Valley

James Jaskolka, Assistant L&A&E Editor
January 28, 2014
This quote in the Sordoni Galley’s George Gabin exhibit was reportedly made the night before Gabin died.

Sordoni exhibit showcases Gabin’s humanism

James Jaskolka, LAE assistant editor
January 28, 2014

Bringing back marching band

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
November 26, 2013

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — Feminism and Music

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
November 11, 2013

Empty Bowls to benefit hunger

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
November 11, 2013

Wilkes puts on Seussical

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
November 4, 2013

Movember – Changing the Face of Men’s Health

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
October 28, 2013

Field of Screams Trip

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
October 21, 2013

Student Development hosts “de-stress” day

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
September 30, 2013
Rapper Jay graduates onto music’s main stage

Rapper Jay graduates onto music’s main stage

James Jaskolka, Assistant Online Editor
September 17, 2013
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