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Joe Biden declared by all major news outlets to win the 2020 presidential election
November 7, 2020
Sean Schmoyer, News Editor
After three days spent waiting for results across the nation in key battleground states, citizens across the country finally received a definitive call by major media news outlets on who would be the next president of the United States. Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been projected to be the winner of...
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Eden, a Vegan Cafe continues to adjust to COVID-19 guidelines
September 16, 2020
Sara Ross, Asst. News Editor
Almost every morning, Christian Pilosi, owner and head chef of Eden, a Vegan Cafe, prepares to open to customers around 11:30 a.m. He takes care of cleaning the kitchen, and Carlie Coolbaugh, his counterperson, washes down tables, counters, door handles and other surfaces. On any usual day,...
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Shielding campus from false tracking rumors
September 16, 2020
Sean Schmoyer, News Editor
Recently, rumors regarding the Wilkes Shield app have been circling campus, detailing that the app is tracking students’ locations. The rumor is urging students to leave their phones behind, which presents more than one dangerous concern. The app contains the COVID-19 self- assessment,...
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L&A&E
Colonel’s Closet re-opened Monday-Friday for the fall semester: Kristin Osipower encourages students in need to visit in-person or order online
September 16, 2020
Maria DiBuo, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Nestled inside the Interfaith Office on the second floor of the Henry Student Center lies Colonel’s Closet, a food pantry available to students, staff or faculty members who may be in need of extra assistance obtaining essential items. Colonel’s Closet offers a variety of goods, from non-perishable...
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Sordoni Art Gallery reopened with “Drawn to Abstraction” exhibit; ready for socially distanced visitors
September 8, 2020
Maria DiBuo, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
The Sordoni Art Gallery has reopened on campus, providing students with an escape from classes and everyday stressors. “Drawn to Abstraction,” the featured exhibition, showcases prints from the 1960s and 70s, capturing the vibrancy of emerging abstract movements of the time period. Works...
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Breach of U.S. Capitol threatens democracy

January 8, 2021

On Jan. 6, supporters of President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. during Congress’ counting of the Electoral College...

Student Government: Nov. 18 weekly meeting notes

November 21, 2020

Student Government held its twelfth and final virtual meeting of the semester on Nov. 18. They voted on the Lambda Kappa Sigma fund request,...

Student Government: Nov. 11 weekly meeting notes

November 13, 2020

Student Government held its eleventh virtual meeting on Nov. 11, in which they discussed a fund request, a contract renewal and feedback for...

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Sports

Female Athlete of the Week: Kacee Diehl

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor

September 16, 2020

Name: Kacee Diehl Year: Senior Majors: Accounting & Finance Hometown: Drums, Pa. High School: Hazleton Area HS Position: Defender When did...

Male Athlete of the Week: Kevin Long, senior cross country runner

September 16, 2020

Head coach John McNichol’s past, present and future with Wilkes women’s soccer

September 16, 2020

NBA: Playoff update, how each team currently matches up

September 16, 2020

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L&A&E

Student Government announces Virtual Club Day for Sept. 18: How the changes in format will allow for flexibility in club advertising

September 16, 2020

With over 100 clubs and organizations on campus, Club Day is an important staple of the beginning of the school year for Wilkes,...

Liz’s Craft Column: Preventing nightmares with a dreamcatcher

September 16, 2020

Dreamcatchers are very popular for their aesthetic qualities and their real purpose — preventing nightmares. According to legomenon.com,...

Degree conferral held; first doctoral degrees in nursing awarded September 16, 2020

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Opinion

President Biden calls for unity (again), but how will the GOP answer?

William Billingsley, Asst. Opinion Editor

January 21, 2021

Editor's Note: Have an opposing viewpoint? Share your story with The Beacon. Email Kirsten Peters at [email protected] to submit opinion...

Going beyond the Instagram story social activism rave

Breanna Ebisch, Opinion Editor

September 16, 2020

Activism and social movements have found a new home in the ever-changing digital age. While protests, campaigns and word-of-mouth are...

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Beacon Blogs

Female Athlete of the Week: Kacee Diehl

September 16, 2020

Name: Kacee Diehl Year: Senior Majors: Accounting & Finance Hometown: Drums, Pa. High School: Hazleton Area HS Position:...

Male Athlete of the Week: Kevin Long, senior cross country runner

September 16, 2020

Name: Kevin Long Year: Senior Major: Biology Minor: Sports Psychology Hometown: Goshen, N.Y. High School: Goshen HS Position:...

College recruiting takes a hit during global pandemic

August 18, 2020

Recruitment plays a major role not only in each athlete’s decision on where to continue his/her academic and athletic career, but it also impacts...

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The Beacon e-Issue

Video

Washington state tragedy reminds Wilkes of flood threats

The recent events in Washington State, which have destroyed homes and taken lives, are a reminder to us all of the damage severe weather can cause. That...

New Wilkes swim team will compete at W-B YMCA

Wilkes University has added two women's sports to its athletics roster beginning in 2014-15 -- golf and swimming. The women's swimming team will compete...

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