Rippeon’s first collegiate start spoiled by Delaware Valley
Luke Modrovsky, Sports Editor
September 19, 2017
Ryan Bowman (#70) blocks the extra point of Delware Valley’s Pat Moran.
Nicole Gaetani
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
‘The Red Liquid of Life:’ Wilkes to host blood drive
Have you ever thought about donating blood? On Sept. 19 you won’t have to think any further, and instead you can simply donate at the Henr...
September 19, 2017
Profile of a new professor: Dr. Ryan Henry, chemistry
Dr. Ryan Henry, originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia -- specifically, Pipersville -- will be one of the 25 new faculty members joining...
September 19, 2017
Poet visits Wilkes, encourages undergraduate creativity
On Sept. 13, Wilkes University hosted visiting writer Tom C. Hunley. During the visit he conducted a poetry workshop with students. In the evenin...
September 19, 2017
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Multi-sport athletes face numerous challenges on campus
Ashton Gyenizs, Asst. Sports Editor
With no form of incentive to participate in athletics, it can be argued that NCAA Division III athletes are the most committed across all divisions. This could be said even ...
September 19, 2017
Top five ‘can’t miss’ Colonel sporting events each year
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week 9/5-9/10
September 19, 2017
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Kevin Smith & the Mahoning Drive-In Movie Theater
Nick Filipek, Asst. Opinion Editor
It was my 12th birthday when I unwrapped a DVD copy of “Clerks” and “Mallrats” a friend had given me. I honestly had never heard of them...
September 19, 2017
Student reflects on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
MaKenna Walsh, Opinion Writer
More than 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. To better visualize the amount of...
September 19, 2017
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Women’s volleyball competes in San Juan
The Wilkes women’s volleyball team travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico this past week in search of new competition. The trip also served as a w...
September 12, 2017
Colonel athletics in brief 9/12
Sept. 1 MSOC: Junior Camry Huff’s hat trick earns Head Coach Mike Piranian his first win as head coach in victory over PSU-Berks, 3-2. WSOC...
September 12, 2017
Field Hockey defeats Marywood in OT with goal from Megan Kane
The Wilkes field hockey team defeated Marywood University at Schmidt stadium in an overtime 4-3 victory for their first win of the season an...
September 12, 2017
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