Local sports officials encourage Wilkes students to “get in the game”
Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
April 11, 2017
Home plate umpire Harry Kaskey, center-left, reviews line up cards at a plate conference with coaches.
Washington Post, Pulitzer Prize winning author to visit Wilkes
Sarah Bedford, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
Joby Warrick, Washington Post reporter and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, who will give the keynote lecture at the 17th Annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference on April 28. Warrick will be discussing the way journalism is evolving and some ways that students can keep up.
Courtesy of the Washington Post
Dance Program “breaks a leg” in preparation for Annual Spring Concert
Kimberly Hein, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 10, 2017
Supreme Court breakdown: What a new justice means for America
Alyssa Mursch, News Editor
April 7, 2017
The Beacon/Gabby Glinski
Dr. Jackson Katz on Men, Women, Sex and Violence
Toni Pennello, Asst. News Editor
April 7, 2017
Renowned educator and pioneering activist Dr. Jackson Katz dellivered his lecture entitled “Men, Women, Sex and Violence” in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on March 27. Katz was the keynote speaker for “It’s On Us Week,” a week-long event dedicated to discussing sexual violence.
The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick
Former player reflects on memories of the Mother of Wilkes’ Women’s Athletes
Earlier this summer, the Wilkes community lost one of its most influential and loved members. Longtime Colonel and women's sports pioneer,...
July 6, 2017
Colonel Charity Challenge to raise funds for local women’s shelter
Author and philanthropist Tony Robbins once said, “life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give som...
April 11, 2017
Students share mixed feelings about Stark renovations
Most have noticed the closed off hallway in Stark Learning Center by now and have noticed the threatening yellow ‘caution’ tape draped o...
April 11, 2017
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Former player reflects on memories of the Mother of Wilkes’ Women’s Athletes
Cabrini Rudnicki, News Editor
Earlier this summer, the Wilkes community lost one of its most influential and loved members. Longtime Colonel and women's sports pioneer, Doris Saracino, died on June 2. He...
July 6, 2017
Johnny Jan Jr.: Up to the plate for one last season
April 11, 2017
April 11, 2017
Getting to know… Christina Gambino
April 11, 2017
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Wilkes Senior Kevin Schiel wins College Tabletop award
From being in a band to working in the restaurant industry, senior Kevin Schiel has always been drawn to making something creative. His passio...
April 10, 2017
“The Grill Master” is a dear friend to many
Tony Wallace, “The Grill Guy” is known for greeting everyone with his infectious smile and genuine care across the Wilkes University campus....
April 9, 2017
- Wilkes University Running Club holds annual Relay for Heat March 24, 2017
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Johnny Jan Jr.: Up to the plate for one last season
Stepping up to the plate for his final season, out of Germantown, Maryland, welcome senior, Johnny Jan Jr. Johnny Jan, or J.J. has been representing Wi...
April 11, 2017
Getting to know… Joe Champi
Name: Joe Champi Year: Junior Major: Sports Management Hometown/High School: Dupont, Pennsylvania/ Pittston Area Position: Third Base Q. What was the driving ...
April 11, 2017
Getting to know… Christina Gambino
Name: Christina Gambino Year: Junior Major: Biology Hometown/High School: Basking Ridge, NJ. Ridge High School Position: First Base, Pit...
April 11, 2017
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Assistant Opinion Editor
Nicholas Filipek is a junior communications studies major with a concentration in broadcast production. This is Nicholas's first year on The Beacon and will also be holding the position of PR/marketing...
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Adviser, The Beacon
Dr. Kalen Churcher is an assistant professor of Communication Studies. She began teaching at Wilkes in 2014, and also advises the student newspaper, The Beacon. Dr. Churcher is an alumna of the Wilk...
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Assistant Sports Editor
Luke Modrovsky is a junior double majoring in sport management and communication studies. Luke started at The Beacon as staff writer for opinion and quickly moved up, becoming Assistant Opinion Editor...
