Sarah Bedford is a senior Communications Studies and Political Science double major, working towards concentrations in journalism, public relations and rhetoric.
Sarah has been on the Beacon staff since her freshman year, acting as the Assistant News Editor the fall of 2014, the News Editor during her junior year and currently as the paper's Editor-in-Chief.
Along with her Beacon involvement, Sarah is also the President of the Commuter Council, Co-chair of Wilkes College Republicans and an E-Mentor the summer and fall of 2014 as well as a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
Sarah uses journalism as an outlet to combine her love of politics and writing while delivering news to the campus community.
Sarah Bedford, Editor-in-Chief
| Apr 11, 2017 | Washington Post, Pulitzer Prize winning author to visit Wilkes (Story) |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Wilkes to halt face-to-face classes on Mesa campus (Story) |
| Feb 20, 2017 | Students, family and staff gather to remember Brianna Smarkusky (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Education Club creates Jared Boxes for CHOP; building spirits at the holidays (Story) |
| Jan 03, 2017 | The Bursting Reality of Latex Allergies (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2016 | Unprecedented Trump victory leads to mixed emotions: Republican party gains majority in House, Senate (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2016 | “The system did not fail you. Your fellow Americans did.” (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2016 | “The system did not fail you. Your fellow Americans did.” (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2016 | Donald J. Trump named President Elect: House, Senate majority resides with Republicans (Story) |
| Nov 08, 2016 | Advocate and attorney, Vicky Edgecombe, visits Wilkes University (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Wilkes-Barre audience cheers for “Uncle Joe”: Joe Biden visits Wilkes University on Clinton campaign stop (Story) |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Student stands up for religion when questioned by others (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2016 | New director appointed to the Sordoni Art Gallery (Story) |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Wilkes University Student Government notes (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Karambelas Media Center announced (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Third annual Founders Gala raises $360,000 for first generation scholars (Story) |
| May 02, 2016 | Trump rally brings thousands day before Pa. Primary (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2016 | Changing Image of the Republican Party: 2016 Election Alters Status Quo (Story) |
| Apr 11, 2016 | All terrorism is not the same; motives, tactics:Recent terror attacks bring questions of motives, who is to blame, what can be done (Story) |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Mary Fisher: “Be a messenger, not a victim”: HIV, AIDS activist speaks out on entrepreneurship in global world (Story) |
| Mar 14, 2016 | Wilkes University joins national efforts to combat sexual assaults “It’s on Us” video promotes awareness of sexual assault on college campuses (Story/Media) |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Death of Justice Scalia leaves gap in Supreme Court: Wilkes professor speaks on potential outcomes (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Panamanian, American unity through education; historic event; Educational partnerships, STEM, education fields (Story) |
| Feb 09, 2016 | Sordoni Art Gallery discussion; resolve miscommunications: Faculty, administration: lesson learned, open discussion (Story) |
| Feb 09, 2016 | WGS event Sexual health awareness panel (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2016 | Students host free income tax assistance for community (Story) |
| Nov 24, 2015 | ‘Kirby cat’ in need of a forever home; adoption (Story) |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Education Club raises funds for The Jared Box Project (Story) |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Terror attacks in Paris, failure of shared intelligence services; International community rallies with France while some instill fear in citizens (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Parking applications available; commuter, off campus, residents (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2015 | UN lecture held; World Food Programme, Syria (Story) |
| Oct 27, 2015 | What if it happened to me? Steps to take after an assault (Story) |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Some faculty give failing grade to administration’s transparency: Art gallery plans spur shared governance questions (Story) |
| Oct 06, 2015 | Assistant Art Director resigns amid controversy;President Leahy: “We are not a museum” (Story) |
| Sep 29, 2015 | ‘Tobacco Cessation Treatment’ offered: Help students kick smoking habit in the “butt” (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2015 | School to be renamed Passan School of Nursing, dedication Program receives $3.3 million donation from local philanthropist (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Students reflect on honors program, Barre Hall housing (Story) |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 2015 Founders Gala honors first generation students (Story/Media) |
| Apr 21, 2015 | The Big Event has Big plans for Colonels; serving the community one project at a time (Story) |
| Apr 21, 2015 | After 35 years, Dean King will exit Wilkes with the Class of 2015 (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2015 | Wilkes Honors Program to begin Fall 2015; Benefits to first year students: success, achievement (Story) |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Annual ASME Car Show to be held April 19 (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2015 | Misercordia AMSA to host free medical technology seminar; “From the Classroom to Life Flight” (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2015 | Wilkes PSPE hosts career, ethics panel; Milton L. Lunch Ethics Contest (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2015 | Wilkes junior running for Wilkes-Barre City Council; Beth Gilbert announces candidacy for District C Seat (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Wilkes’ campus counseling offers help to any student in need (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2015 | Danny Lykens; engineer, artist, adventurer (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2015 | IT updates wireless; working to improve network stability, increase access (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2015 | Saying goodbye to a Colonel; family, campus community reflects on life of “Eddie” Elgonitis (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2014 | University responds to the loss of Ratchko, provides support (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2014 | Moe’s Southwest Grill and Hoopla! Frozen Yogurt College VIP Night; giving to the community (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2014 | Family Day invites ‘Family of Colonels’ to experience campus (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2014 | Frein; 48 day manhunt over (Story) |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Family Day to be held Nov. 1 (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2014 | Students participate in Walk-a-Thon, ‘Ruth’s Place’ (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2014 | “Annual Security and Fire Safety Report” published; safety updates, crime statistics, available facilities, processes (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Pocono manhunt in the minds of some Wilkes students (Story) |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Homecoming celebration underway; Alumni Association (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Founders Gala Scholarship offers college opportunity to students ‘with a story’ (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2014 | New year, new SG (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2014 | Recap: ‘Club Day’ 2014 takes on new look (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2014 | Changes within Public Safety department; hybrid force in the works (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2014 | Farewell to Foley; SG president election under way (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2014 | ASME Car Show to benefit Wounded Warriors (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2014 | Trip to NYC planned to go down in ‘History’ for club (Story/Media) |
| Mar 23, 2014 | ‘VIP Day’ welcomes future Colonels (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Student’s own experience leads to involvement with Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2014 | Beacon Briefs: Activities for students (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2014 | Beacon Briefs (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Student test sexpertise at ‘Sexual Jeopardy’ (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2014 | Beacon Briefs for week of Feb. 5-12 (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | U.N. lecture focuses on women’s empowerment (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2014 | UN lecture series features women’s empowerment (Story) |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Nov. 26: National Cake Day (Story) |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Nov. 19: Have A Bad Day Day (Story) |
| Nov 11, 2013 | Nov. 12 Young Readers Day (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2013 | Nov. 5 -Back to the Future (Story) |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Oct. 29th: Internet Day (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2013 | Back in the day…National Nut Day: Oct. 22 (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2013 | Oct. 8, 1971: Imagine (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2013 | This week back in history… Twilight Zone Premiers: Oct. 2, 1959 (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2013 | This day back in history… Dr. Seuss passed away (Story) |