Kat Dodson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
On Monday, Oct. 24, Wilkes Public Safety staff member Marybeth Patterson died of cancer at the age of 51. Although her passing has caused them grief, those who knew Marybeth take joy in remembering her as she was—a beloved family...
Kat Dodson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
This September, twelve Wilkes University faculty and staff members were recognized for their achievements as advisers and educators by the Teaching Recognition & Effectiveness Committee. Four award-winners were available...
Amanda Leonard, News Editor
November 8, 2011
Not too long ago, college-aged students went without health insurance and didn’t think twice. It may have been that they could not afford it, they was no longer part of their parent’s plan or merely felt that they simply...
Bill Thomas, Assistant News Editor
November 8, 2011
This semester, Wilkes University’s Information Technology Services staff has been plagued by unexpected power outages, network failure and defective equipment. However, the biggest obstacle ITS faces may be its need to improve...
Todd Oravic, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
Residence life fliers, posted all around the Wilkes campus, indicate that students will have the opportunity to “take a step in the right direction” and become a resident assistant for students living on campus.
An information...
Ian Foley, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
When was the last time you had a chance to reunite with your family and show them around campus? Student Affairs gave students a chance to do just that.Wilkes University held its annual Family Day on Saturday, Nov. 5.
“It’s...
Kat Dodson, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
“I came to this school very excited but not sure that I was going to find that Ghanaian culture or find any Ghanaians here,” freshman biology major Adoma Yeboah said. “So when I found out about the West African Cultural...
Abbey Haldeman, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
For the past five years the office of alumni relations, student alumni association and the career service office have worked together to put together the “Connect the Dots” event. The event allows for student alumni networking.
Coordinators...
Amanda Leonard, News Editor
November 4, 2011
Though it may seem untrue, sexism and inequality still exists and is portrayed covertly or overtly in the media. Today's society is heavily influenced by such media, as well as advertisements. Wilkes’ women’s studies program...
Bill Thomas, Assistant News Editor
November 1, 2011
Its focal point may be in New York City, but the Occupy Wall Street movement, which protests against corporate greed and social and economic inequality, has quickly spread beyond the Big Apple.
Not only have sister “Occupy”...
Lyndsie Yamrus, Staff Writer
November 1, 2011
The Center for Environmental Quality at Wilkes University has established Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first water quality database.
Wilkes University, who works with the Encana natural gas company of North America, has developed...
Lyndsie Yamrus, Staff Writer
October 25, 2011
A new position was recently created and filled aiming at the safe handling of dangerous materials.
Late last August, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Reynold Verret and University Safety Officer James Lennox appointed Maria...
