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Colonel Charity Challenge to raise funds for local women’s shelter

Isaiah McGahee, Staff Writer

April 11, 2017

Author and philanthropist Tony Robbins once said, “life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” Students at Wilkes University have an opportunity to give bac...

Students share mixed feelings about Stark renovations

April 11, 2017

Wilkes students ‘slay’ to benefit high school prom attendees

Toni Pennello, Asst. News Editor

April 11, 2017

On April 7, Wilkes students had the opportunity to walk the runway while helping members of the community. “Slay Your Way to Prom,” which took place in the gymnasium at UCOMM at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, was organized in order t...

Dr. Skleder weighs in on changing Dean’s List requirement

Danny Van Brunt, Sports Co-Editor

April 11, 2017

Many full-time Wilkes University students feel that they ought to be recognized for their academic achievements every semester. Students work to not only to pass their classes, but also to get the best grades possible. At the end of...

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.

Washington Post, Pulitzer Prize winning author to visit Wilkes

April 11, 2017

Wilkes University Student Government notes

Kimberly Hein, LAE Editor

April 11, 2017

On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. The Ski and Snowboard Club reported that they went on their annual ski trip to Killington. They have been pre-selling long and short sleeve shirts th...

Beacon Briefs

Beacon Staff

April 11, 2017

First Floor SLC Hallway Closed for Construction Since the end of the day on Friday, March 10, the first floor east hallway of Stark Learning Center has been closed for RACP construction. The hallway will remain closed until f...

Wilkes University community reacts to missing girls in D.C.

Cabrini Rudnicki, Staff Writer

April 7, 2017

In the past month, there has been a spread of interest regarding missing children, especially children of color, in the United States. In Washington D.C, citizens of the city have been crying injustice after a large amount of bla...

Supreme Court breakdown: What a new justice means for America

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.

Dr. Jackson Katz on Men, Women, Sex and Violence

April 7, 2017

Wilkes University Student Government notes

Kimberly Hein, LAE Editor

April 7, 2017

On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting where there was the installment of new members. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) reported that each year they hold they h...

Beacon Briefs

Staff Report

April 7, 2017