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wEst. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member ~ ~IHIIE : 83IEACC(Q)N FREE Volume 72, Issue 12 THE BEACON Take one Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. First annual leadership conference held WREST: By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Colonels win big Student Development hosted its first annual leadership conference titled “Explore” on Sunday Feb. 3 from 9 on senior night a.m. to 4 p.m. All students were able to By Luke Modrovsky register to attend the event centered in Editor-in-Chief the Stark Learning Center. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- In front of a The conference was scheduled in packed house in the specialized half-bowl intervals with breakfast being provided wrestling set-up at the Marts Center, Wilkes at 9, the keynote speaker, Charles J. wrestling took down the Penn College Copley, speaking at 10, and then three Wildcats, 36-12. breakout sessions for students to attend “Our guys performed well,” said head throughout the day with a lunch break at coach Jon Laudenslager. “It was a great noon. environment from our students coming. It Copley, the keynote speaker, serves was packed.” as the executive vice president for Senior Nick Racanelli echoed Coach Golden Technologies, a medical device Laudenslager’s remarks, stating, “Just having manufacturer. Copley is a 1998 Wilkes every (Wilkes athletic) team out tonight - all of my fans here, all of the other students. graduate who received both his bachelor’s em coming out played a big factor in degree and masters degree in Business tonight’s match. Administration. “I’m just excited where we’re at right now Copley was an adjunct professor for 14 The Beacon/Steffen Horwath The Keynote speaker Charles Copley o ered advice for students looking to become leaders. with our team,” Laudenslager said. “I think years teaching night classes on business we’re clicking right now. Our guys are getting topics focusing on leadership, sales, and throughout his presentation. One of about myself. This statement is not about a er people. It was just a great event.” marketing. Copley also served as Student those phrases was “The more you know, reading from a book, it is about learning In the meet-clinching bout, Racanelli won Government President, President of the more you understand you do not more about yourself as you unfold your via technical fall, but it did not come without Off-Campus Council as well as the first know...” a phrase that Copley said he life, and the things you learn about a scare. Early in the match, Racanelli found President of ENACTUS here at Wilkes. learned from his mother. yourself on your own journey,” said himself in a headlock from Penn College’s Copley opened his presentation by “When I was 22 I used to get offended Copley. Daniel Bergeron at 165 pounds. sharing important ideas he was taught by that, I had my degree and then I got Other ideas and concepts that Copley “I was a little nervous because the crowd and learned throughout his life. He my masters degree. The more that I shared numerous phrases and ideas continue to unfold life the more I learn LEADERSHIP, page 4 WRESTLING, backcover The Beacon/Seth Platukis Beacon/Seth The The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Beacon/Kirsten The The Beacon/ Maddie Davis Maddie Beacon/ The The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock Beacon/Savannah The Olympic Curling Gold Sordoni holds artist lecture Check out the featured What’sLargest in a rst-year name? De class ning in Largest rst-year class in Medalist instructs individuals, for ‘Sacred Sisters,’ page 5 “Photos of the Week”, page 9 anhistory, age, page page 15 5 history, page 5 page 21 e Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 2

News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: [email protected] or [email protected] Student Government notes: Jan. 30 weekly meeting By Sara Ross cover registration, hotel, and  ight costs. e Chemistry Club presented their club Ten students are going to be on the trip, Staff Writer e event will provide these students the report and fund request at the same time to with three of them moving onto professional opportunity to meet other pharmacy students Student Government. In their club report, auditions. ey are asking for $200 per On the evening of Jan. 30, the Student from di erent universities and to learn about they discussed upcoming events for the club, student, which will add up to a total of $2,000, Government meeting began with a club the research they have done. is is also including their Valentine’s M&M’s sale. along with $1,500 for registration and $1,127 report from the Choral Club. an opportunity for them to network and For their club fund request, Chemistry for hotel costs. e Choral Club president presented its establish connections.. Club is looking for $2,860.20, in order to go e last presentation was from the Youths report and informed SG of their upcoming Next, Phi Beta Lambda started o the the 257 American Chemical Society National for Human Rights International Club, and events, such as their Singing Valentine’s sale club fund requests with their President, Meeting in Orlando, Fl. e club is being they wanted recognition to form their club on and spring concert. eir Singing Valentine’s Robert Colligan, asking for funds for the nationally recognized as an ACS Student campus. sale allows students to pick a song out of a list 2019 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda State Chapter and will be receiving two awards at Each class gave reminders about their of four or  ve and Choral will call up your Leadership Conference in Harrisburg from the meeting. A total of six members will be upcoming fundraisers and events. Junior Valentine to sing it to them over the phone. Mar. 22 to 24. ey requested $1,650 for attending. students discussed that starting on Feb. 5 Next, the American Pharmacist registration, which will cover 15 students e  nal fund request was from the Wilkes their Valentine’s Day rose sale will begin. Association had a non-club request from at $110 each. ese students will be able eater Department, who is looking to attend Patrick Speakman asking for funds for the to get involved in business workshops and the Southern eatre Conference this spring. @wilkesbeacon annual APhA conference in Seattle for  ve internship fairs, and it will provide them with is conference will allow its students to [email protected] students. e total request was for $3,423 to networking opportunities. audition and perform Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer e winning picture will receive a on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Kirby Center for The theme is “New Narratives of Valentine’s Day gi certi cate of $100 to the Creative Arts onWyoming Seminary’s Gender in the Media” and students, BACCHUS Valentine’s Day contest Ruth’s Chris. Upper Campus in Kingston. Twelve faculty, staff, and community members BACCHUS is looking for participants for All photo submissions will be printed and vocalists will compete for the championship are all encouraged to participate in their #BACCHUS Valentine’s Day contest. displayed in the SUB during club hours on at the  nals scheduled for ursday, April the conference. Sessions will include Take a picture with your friend, bestie, or Tuesday, Feb. 12 for the Wilkes community 11. For more information register at research and poster presentations, signi cant other on campus. ere must be to vote on the winner. e winners will be https://luzernecasa.org/nepa-sings/ panel disscussions, video screenings and a maximum of two people in your photo, announced on Feb. 14. to audition. Walk-ins will not be allowed. performance art. For more information one person must be a Wilkes student and about the WGS conference please contact the deadline is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10. Register for NEPA Sings Women’s and Gender Studies Conference Dr. Jennifer Thomas at Jennifer.Thomas@ e pictures must be submitted to Juli CASA of Luzerne County is hosting Proposals for the Annual Women’s and wilkes.edu. auditions for local singers to show of Gender Studies Conference are now being Killian via email at [email protected]. @wilkesbeacon Photos do not have to directly resemble a their skills and support CASA of Luzerne accepted. Proposals are due Friday, Feb. Valentine’s Day theme. County. Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. 22 and may be submitted online. [email protected]

Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester Table@wilkesbeacon of Contents [email protected] February 22-23 - Vagina Monologues 5 - BACCHUS’ Sexual Jeopardy 24 - Mall Shopping Shuttle WUPB denotes Wilkes University 5 - Free Windshied Wiper Fluid (CC) Programming Board News...... 2 5 - Skating Night (CC) March CC denotes Commuter Council 6 - MSC Soul Party 14 - emed Bingo (WUPB) SG denotes Student Government 7 - Council of the Clubs 16 - Glow Night at Skyzone Life, A&E...... 7 10 - Elk Mountain Ski Trip 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) Want your event featured in the 14 - Be Your Own Bae (WUPB) 19 - Movie Night calendar? 19 - Free Emergency Car Kits (CC) 22 - Medieval Times Email: [email protected] Opinion...... 14 19 - Bowling (CC) 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza 21 - Minute-To-Win-It (WUPB) 28 - Fondue Night 28 - Rodeo Night (WUPB) Sports...... 19 e Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 3 University awarded ‘It’s On Us’ scholarship from the state By Sean Schmoyer “Every year we evaluate the programs we violence. e goal is to evaluate how well the IX. I think it is great that both students and Asst. News Editor have in place and sit down and make sure current process succeed or fail in preventing the administration has embraced these that our message is consistent throughout. and responding to sexual violence. It also programs,” said Hart. On Jan. 28, Wilke University was awarded e Red Flag Campaign is a continuation of will allow students to anonymously share At Wilkes there are both internal and a $30,000 “It’s On Us” grant from the the messages we put out through bystander experiences or concerns through the survey. external sources for students that can be Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Wilkes is intervention programs here on campus. Hart said, “ is will allow us to provide con dential for them to turn to if need be. one of 38 colleges and universities to receive We wholeheartedly believe that teaching better responses and insure con dence in Students can report incidents or problems the funding, and this is the second time students is what makes these programs our protocols here on campus. I think there is to campus counseling and health services Wilkes has received the “It’s On Us” grant. successful. Putting money towards the Red always a concern about students not coming in Passan Hall in a con dential manner. During the Obama administration, Flag Campaign bene ts other programs as forward and reporting sexual violence, but ey can also go to public safety, any faculty President Obama and Vice President Joe well based on the message being continuous I think that doing a climate study will give in association with Title IX. Students can Biden established the “It’s On Us” initiative and consistent in each of our programs,” said students a di erent avenue to come forward contact outside sources like the Victims nationwide. Governor Tom Wolf and the Hart. anonymously. I think this will heighten Resource Center. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania became the While funding has not been designated awareness and communication about this on @wilkesbeacon  rst state to set up the “It’s On Us” initiative at to other speci c programs on campus other c ampu s .” [email protected] a state level, allowing for grants like these to potential programs and events are being e  nal section that will be receiving be established and distributed to colleges and considered for the future. funding are the training programs for  rst universities. “RAs have a lot of  exibility in what they responders who help implement the sexual Title IX coordinator, Samantha Hart, said, are able to program, however based on the misconduct protocols on campus. First “ e Red Flag Campaign uses a bystander curriculum we do have a focus on support responders on campus consist of public Campus Sexual Violence intervention strategy to address and prevent services as a themed month,” Debbie safety, residence life, and RA’s on campus as sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking Scheibler, director of residence life said. well as other faculty members on campus. on college campuses by encouraging friends “ ere are a lot of programs I would love to see A major aspect of the Title IX programs 11.2% of all students and other campus community members to here on campus, but you have to build up and here at Wilkes is bystander intervention. experience rape or sexual say something when they see red  ags in ease into events. One project is the clothing- e bystander intervention presentations friends relationships. It is a program that line project where you string ropes between are presented to Wilkes students freshmen assault through physical force helps us promote health relationships and trees and hang up shirts that survivors of year in their FYF courses by Deputy Title IX reduce social norms that facilitate violence.” sexual misconduct have decorated. It serves Coordinator, Philip Ruthkosky. Hart broke down where the $30,000 will as a way to promote visibility and tell stories Ruthkosky said, “ e mission of the Among graduate students, be going into three sections/programs. e as a cathartic process for survivors. Another bystander program is to empower students 8.8% of females and 2.2%  rst is the Red Flag Campaign which was program is “Take Back the Night” which is an to be change agents, to look out for each  rst started last spring. e event last spring event that allows for survivors and supporters other and make profound di erence. We of males experience sexual was set up by Title IX, Student Government, to feel empowered through a march.” do that by educating students about how to assault Reslife, and student athletes. e event plans Another aspect that will receive funding recognize signs and signals that indicate that to be held again this spring, and a portion from the grant is a climate survey across an individual is at risk, and this can apply to of the grant will be going towards funding campus to access the prevalence and sexual violence but also bullying, dating and Among undergraduate aspects of the Red Flag Campaign. perceptions on campus about sexual domestic violence.” e structure of the bystander program students, 23.1% of females is that faculty present the information to and 5.4% of males experience students about myths and truths regarding violence and sexual misconduct. e sexual assault. bystander program than presents the students IT'S ON with a video that showcases what they can do to help others in potentially dangerous 4.2% of students have situations. Ruthkosky said, “One of the most e ective experienced stalking. and profound ways to make di erences on college campuses is to have students out in front and as champions in these movements. Each year we have ten to twenty students who have the courage to be apart of the=is program and speak to their peers. We always welcome and support students when they are passionate about something, one example is “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” coming up this Statistics according to RAINN spring, a student leader came to speak to me (Rape, Abuse & Incest National about it and we will support that student in Network) any way.” “It is important for our campus community to realize that our administration has Graphic by Madi Hummer really dedicated and committed to Title e Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 4 University given doctoral accreditation by Carnegie By Cabrini Rudnicki “ e change in classi cation places Wilkes “) e students) persist because they feel Co-News Editor University in the rightful company of some of very connected to each other and the faculty. the  nest universities in the nation, completing Even though we almost tripled in size, we’ve Wilkes University recently announced its our evolution from a two-year junior college maintained a very close community.” new categorization as a doctoral university by in 1933 to a national doctoral university in Kristin Sagedy, a student of the nursing Carnegie Classi cations. 2019. doctorate program, spoke highly of her e 2018 Carnegie Classi cation of “Our unique mix of academic programs experiences with Wilkes. Institutions of Higher Education is the highest and robost degree conferrals across bachelor’s, “It is di cult work, especially when doing classi cation for institutions in the United master’s, and doctoral levels set us apart from it all online, but I have found the faculty has States. other private institutions, both regionally and been very supportive of me through this e new classi cation makes Wilkes one nationally. We are proud of the students we journey,” she said. “Even though we are online, one of 14 universities with this designation in serve and look forward to continued growth.” the other students and are in communication Pennsylvania. Dr. Karim Letwinsky, department quite frequently o of D2L.” e classi cation is based on the number of chair of the School of Education Doctoral D2L stands for Desire to Learn, the school’s degrees given each year. Doctoral universities Department, spoke about how the education academic website used by both traditional and must award at least 20 research doctoral doctorate played a prominent role in getting online learners. Logo for Cargnegie Classifi cation degrees, or award at least 30 professional that designation. e school’s nursing program welcomed its The Carnegie Classi cation program is the practice doctorates across at least two “We have an incredible sense of community  rst class in Sept. 2017. e school will also be accepted standards of higher education in programs. In the 2016-2017 academic year, in the program,” she said. “We’re delivered in providing its  rst doctor of philosphy degrees the United States. Wilkes awarded 122 doctoral degrees in three online and low residency format, meaning in 2020. programs, nursing, education, and pharmacy. that while our students operate online they Carnegie Classi cation serves as framework empirical data. It is currently run by Indiana e pharmacy doctorate program had 69 also come together once a year physically. for recognizing the levels of achievement for University, and the information is utilized b graduates, the nursing program had 30, and “I think that that delivery is unique. Other universities in the United States. e program programs- across the country on the study of the education program had 23. school’s do it, but what we really maximize is started in 1970 by Carnegie Commission on higher education. e school was previously classi ed as a face-to-face time through video conferencing. Higher Education, and is updated every few large master’s college. We are not just one or another.” years to re ect changes made in universities. @wilkesbeacon President Patrick Leahy spoke about what Letwinsky emphasized the community that Carnegie Classi cation utilizes its own method [email protected] the designation meant for the university. forms with the doctorate students. of classi ying colleges and universities with LEADERSHIP, from front page with. To connect to this idea, Copley “Leadership Truth AND Dare” focused employers and companies; “All I Really also talked about how leadership is a on practices of exemplary leadership Need to Know About Leadership I shared were that growth had to be process as well, so by managing one’s expressed by the works or Kouzes and Learned from Mr. Potato Head”, which intentional, meaning that leaders have own leadership they can lead the Posner. was an interactive presentation about to reach out and try new activities and people they work with effectively.” “It was a great interactive communication, ability, teamwork, learn about other cultures to grow. At the end of his presentation Copley presentation,” Student Government and intersectionality; “Live Your He also talked about how you win or took questions from the audience and President Hunter Hughes said. “They Why”, which was focused on asking learn, you cannot lose, focusing on answered them to the best of his ability. had a kahoot and a lot of questions. why students want to be leaders and the idea that you fail forward and can One of the questions asked about how Overall it was a great learning to focus on not the title of leadership always learn from mistakes and slip- to get others to step up to the position experience.” but the actions and responsibilities ups. of leaders. “Teaching Diversity Through that the leadership brings. “Leaders understand how to adopt “I think what all of you are doing Critical Thinking” was a presentation The final breakout sessions this principle and do not let it affect this weekend is a great start,” Copley that focused on exploring themes included: “How Failure Made Me their psyche,” Copley said. “(Failure) said. “I think there are a lot of people of diversity and acceptance using a Better Leader”, which talked does not mean that it does not hurt it who want to be leaders for the wrong elements of philosophy, sociology and about viewing failures as learning just means that it does not stop them reasons. That is why I put so much epistemology. “Leadership: it’s Just a opportunities; “The 6 Thinking Hats from moving forward. emphasis on integrity. I think people Personal Thing” focused on building Approach to Group Decision Making”, Copley then said his own personal are often after the title and not reaching mission statements and understanding which focused on looking at all points philosophy, one that he learned from down to pick people up. I suggest that what is important to you as a leader. of views in a group or individual his father. all of you have the opportunity to Logan Biechy, junior psychology setting to form the best conclusions; “The only person who can give your change that, you are the future you major, said, “It required us to really “Peer Leadership: Making the Most of integrity away is you. In business they have the ability to change that.” acknowledge aspects of our lives Student Opportunities”, in which the can take your money, they can take The breakout sessions were that we value or want to improve on. student presenters focused on peer your house, they can take everything, presented by Wilkes faculty, alumni Overall I think it was a very valuable leadership. you can lose everything, but the only and students, and by faculty from other experience because I think it is Each of these sessions effectively thing that you can never lose but universities. Each breakout sessions important that every individual has showcased the importance of many only give away is your integrity,” said consisted of three presentations that their own personal mission.” topics that- keynote speaker Charles Copley. students could attend and learn about. The second breakout session’s three Copley focused on in his presentation Copley talked about not being able to Session one consisted of “Leadership presentations were: “10 Top Ways to at the beginning of the conference. manage people but instead only being Truth AND Dare”, “Leadership: it’s be an All-Star on Linkedin”, which @wilkesbeacon able to lead people while managing the Just a Personal Thing” and “Teaching focused on what to and not to include processes those people use and work Diversity Through Critical Thinking”. in online profiles target at potential [email protected] e Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 5 Sordoni holds artist lecture for ‘Sacred Sisters’ Maddie Davis of the Catholic nuns walking around She went in-depth about how her discussed in the lecture were her Co-News Editor the streets. series became a collaborative piece paintings of Sor Juana de la Cruz, She explained that because of gender with the award-winning poet, Marilyn Hilaria Batista de Almeida and Andrea On Jan. 30 the Sordoni Art Gallery roles in the middle ages and during the Nelson. Maria de la Encarnacion. hosted Holly Trostle Brigham, the Renaissance, the nuns were not seen as Nelson visited Brigham’s daughter’s Next to each of the seven paintings artist of the ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition, artistic and would keep artwork under school for poetry workshops and they in the Sordoni, Brigham also paired which is currently being showcased in wraps. both began talking about Brigham’s them with a faux relic that symbolizes the gallery. These women were thought to be nun series. the nun in some way. A poem was hung Brigham came to the gallery to talk confined and conservative, but their Nelson began to give Brigham on the way next to each painting . more in-depth about all of her works paintings allowed them to be much advice of who to paint even suggesting She ended with talking about her on display. She also touched on what more than that. a Dominican and a Japanese nun, physical piece which sits in the middle piqued her interest to do the series, Brigham enjoyed researching these something she didn’t think to focus on of the gallery called ‘Hildegard’s Box.’ and the overall process of putting it women and admired their secret as she stuck to mainly Catholic nuns. This physical piece is a box painted together. creative lifestyles behind the convents Over that same dinner where they on all sides with images of her in Sordoni Art Gallery Director Heather they were in. discussed these newer ideas, Nelson different parts of her life. Sincavage and many of her volunteers “In early history, women were also suggested that she would write Inside the box are a symbolic welcomed the crowd into the middle of actually able to be writers and artists poetry to almost give a voice to these representation of Hildegard’s tongue the gallery to hear Brigham’s talk. The and musicians and if they had been nuns as Brigham provided them with a and heart hanging in a crochet metal talk took place in the second exhibition on the outside [of the convent]… portrait. Her poetry mimics the prayers jewel bag. The box also plays music ‘Peasant War’ by Käthe Kollwitz. it wouldn’t have happened,” added and is written as if the nuns are talking because Hildegard composed her own Sincavage also mentioned her and Brigham. directly to you. music. Brigham’s personal history as artists She explained that the series began Henriette DeLille was another nun The ‘Sacred Sisters’ and the ‘Peasant and as friends. as ‘Seven Sisters,’ where she painted suggested by Nelson who was a Creole War’ exhibitions will be open until “Holly and I actually go way back,” herself, as the model into different woman from Louisiana. Brigham March 1. said Brigham. “Our paths have taken us nuns. ‘Seven Sisters’ in mythology painted her sewing fabric onto a black On Feb. 20, the Sordoni Art Gallery a lot of different places. I am excited refers to the Pleiades constellation. baby Jesus doll. and the Manuscript Society will hold that our paths have crossed again. “I thought what should I do next,” In these days, because nuns were not a visible poetry project and poetry “I am thrilled to be featuring here,” said Brigham recalling her thoughts allowed to have kids they would wash, reading at 5 p.m. in the gallery. she added. once she finished ‘Seven Sisters.’ dress and care for a baby Jesus doll as The next exhibition ‘Ukiyo-E to Shin Jess Moraudi, a sophomore Wilkes The first painting that Brigham their own child. Hanga’ will open on Apr. 2 through student who is also a volunteer in the talked about was her portrait of Sister She talked about the process to finish May 18. Plautilla Nelli. her first non-Catholic nun: Otagaki gallery talked about her thoughts on @wilkesbeacon the opportunity for the artist to give “Plautilla Nelli deserves to have Renegetsu, a Buddhist nun. [email protected] lectures about the exhibitions. people know about her,” said Brigham. Her other paintings that Brigham “I love it because it gets everyone Sister Plautilla Nelli was a nun that really involved because a lot of people was in charge of her specific convent. tend to not be involved,” said Moraudi. Ten years ago a few women in Florence, “I really like it, I think it is super Italy decided to unearth paintings by unique,” added Moraudi about the Plautilla Nelli, have them cleaned and ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition. have them exhibited. Brigham is a figurative painter In her own painting, Brigham painted of contemporary and historical Plautilla Neli while she was painting subjects from Philadelphia, Pa whose her own painting, ‘Lamentation with artwork has been shown in New York, Saints,’ to add a layer of depth to the Massachusetts, Washington D.C., and sister. Pennsylvania. The next painting she explained She has taught painting and drawing was of Santa Caterina titled ‘Santa at the Worcester Art Museum, Caterina’s Trinity.’ She painted her Worcester State College, Lebanon playing a violetta in front of a golden Valley College, Lafayette College and foliage stamped background. Pasadena City College. Brigham earned “When you go to art school and you her MFA in painting from George paint people, you are supposed to paint Washington University. the model,” added Brigham, “How She began by talking about her could I paint a historical subject if she inspiration behind the ‘Sacred Sisters’ is no longer here?” series. She accredited her fascination Brigham’s solution was to use herself with Catholic nuns because of a trip for most of the models she resembles. she took to Rome, Italy during her For those, she did not resemble like junior and senior years of high school. her paintings of Renegetsu and Hilaria Brigham recalled that all she had Batista de Almeida she found models The Beacon/ Maddie Davis remaining of those trips were pictures who more resembled their ethnicities. ‘Hildegard’s Box’ sits in the middle of the newest ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition . e Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 6 MSC educates campus on Native American culture By Maddie Davis di erent things that can a ect one another due Co-News Editor to a lack of information. “ e more that we can inform students Sudents and faculty were invited for a native of what goes on in the di erent cultures, the culture talk hosted by Sheylah Silva. e talk, better the community can come together.” which was supposed to be held during Native “I thought that it would be a good idea for Heritage Month in November, was held instead her to share her knowledge with us because on Jan. 29. when we think about Native Americans,” said Silva, a sophomore English major, led MSC’s Dr. Evene Estwick, a communication studies ongoing ‘real talk’ where one person leads a professor who facilitated the discussion. discussion about a given culture. Silva began the talk by explaining the correct During the discussion she talked about term for Native Americans: First people’s, First her Native American heritage as well as some Nations, native or indigenous. She added that issues facing her as one of the only native her actual nations are Choctaw Seminole on students at Wilkes. She also touched on some her mother’s side and Chiricahua Appachi on issues revolving around the Native American her father’s side. The Beacon/Maddie Davis community today. She discussed how it is di cult to live in Silva led the discussion and answered questions about her native heritage . “As a native person, my experience has Northeast Pennsylvania with little contact generally been that I feel that most people with other native people. Silva did later say public school curriculum paints an untrue right to vote because reservations do not have aren’t educated on the topic,” said Silva. “ ey that she continually  nds connections with picture of native culture, she mentioned that federally recognized addresses to register. don’t learn it in school and they really just her culture through social media outlets. one of her English professors, Dr. Mischelle “It is like spitting in native people’s faces,” know what they see in the media. “I kind of  nd myself that I don’t  t Anthony has incorporated di erent native added Silva. Fantasía Rodríguez, an MSC member, sometimes in institutions,” said Silva. texts. e next MSC event, their ‘Soul Party,’ on commented on what MSC wants students to She clari ed through questions that native e discussion later led to talks about the Feb. 6 in the ballroom of the Henry Student get out of the ‘real talks.’ people are not a monolith, that each of the Dakota Access Pipeline the issue of addresses center at 6 p.m. “We hope that students will be more almost seven-hundred tribes has di erent on federal reservations. In both these understanding of di erent cultures,” said cultures and beliefs instances, native people are being barred from @wilkesbeacon Rodríguez. “We want to kind of eliminate Silva also mentioned that although normal their rights to their sacred waterways and the [email protected] Pro le of a professor: Julie Lartz, English Dept. By Breanna Ebisch education and english has been prominent News Writer through most of her life. To Lartz, the campus o ers a sense of is academic year, Professor Julie Lartz home and belonging like no other place joined Wilkes University as a visiting does. instructor in the English Department. “One student wrote in his essay in one of Originally from Clarks Summit, Pa., my English 101 classes that from the  rst Lartz is dedicated to teaching, helping her moment he stepped foot on the campus of students make a di erence in the world and Wilkes University, he immediately knew sharing her love for the English language. he belonged here. And I felt the same exact Before being hired as a visiting instructor way, I really felt like [Wilkes] is where I for the 2018-2019 academic year, she was an belong,” said Lartz. “I love it here. I love the adjunct professor at Wilkes and has been an atmosphere, the students, the good work educator for a total of 19 years. ethic and the fact that many students are Previously, Lartz earned her associate’s just like me, where you’re the  rst one in degree from Keystone College, a bachelor of your family to go to college.” the arts degree in English from Marywood Outside of her teaching at Wilkes though, The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath University and earned a master’s degree her hobbies include reading lots of books as Dr. Julie Lartz equivalency from the Commonwealth of o en as she can and sewing. Pennsylvania Department of Education. In the past, Lartz revealed that she owned her love for English grows every single day. favorite part about teaching English. Unlike other professors on campus, Lartz a bridal shop for 14 years where she became Although it is a subject every student is Lartz teaches the amazing aspects of the is currently enrolled as a student in the a seamstress. However, when she became required to take within their time at Wilkes, English language and how everyone has the graduate program at Wilkes University to an educator, she discovered a new love for many people have fallen in love with the power to write their own story. earn her master’s degree in education. teaching. language and its meaning similar to how While she is in the classroom inspiring “I love it,” she said. “I absolutely love it Above all, being an educator and helping Lartz has. students and sharing her interest in reading, because I love going to school. I never want her students understand the world around “Language is power and language is our writing, and English as a whole, Lartz is to stop going to school and I’m a student them with the power of language, is a joy power. e more you learn about language incredibly excited for the semester ahead. here myself,” Lartz revealed happily when for Lartz which makes her new position at and the better you become at it, the more power you have. We don’t need anything asked about earning her degrees and how it Wilkes even more special. @wilkesbeacon feels to be a student at Wilkes herself. Lartz has a special place her heart for else but our language to be powerful,” Lartz Her constantly growing love for learning, teaching students at Wilkes University and responded when asked about what her [email protected] e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: [email protected] New podcast airing on 90.7 WCLH highlighting internships: Career Conversations By Sarah Materella and Natalie Stephens through internships. LA&E Editor and Asst. LA&E Editor is podcast will allow touch on advice for current students on on various topics Most college students tend to face the including, but not limited to working close stress of  nding a job a er graduation. to home opposed to moving with your Career Conversations, the new podcast career, how to build positive relationships at being aired on Wilkes University’s radio Wilkes and in the  eld, and how to balance station 90.7 WCLH, will highlight insight life at work and a social life. from alumni who have been successful Station manager of 90.7 WCLH Wilkes through that process. University Radio, Kristen Rock, who helps Sharon Castano, Director of Internships facilitate the in-studio recording and post- & Parent Programs, will be the host of the podcast. e podcast is going to be recorded every week, having guests from all  elds on talking about their experiences. Guests Magyar and Guari discuss their experiences in the eld with Castano. Magyar and alumni that star in the participated in an internship with Guari, which he said worked out well. podcast will vary as a way “At the next Open House I want to say, insight into the process of becoming a to accommodate as many “here is the link, on your ride home....go professional, which is their main goal a er current students as possible. listen to at least one”,” Castano said. graduation,” said Rock. Examples of guests She wants to inform them about the For more information regarding Career include alumni that work internships that led students to explore other Conversations or internships in general, you in the FBI, DEA, sports options, other majors or open their eyes to a can visit the Center for Career Development psychology, engineers at more exciting career. e message she wants is located at the Student Center South Toyota & biomedical sales, Photos: The Beacon/Nicholas Filipek to get across is that that these opportunities Gateway Entrance or contact Sharon pharmacy, business alumni L to R: Marcus Magyar, Al Guari and Sharon Castano can lead students to a passion or a more Castano at [email protected]. in accounting & marketing, speci c piece of and communication alumni working in production editing also mentioned that their major that they higher education. students would not be the only people who did not know was “My primary goal is to allow students to would reap the bene ts from the podcast, out there and that truly recognize the many di erent values but that faculty and sta members would as students really have of experiences outside of the classroom. well. the ability to discover One with a purpose, career clari cation “As the ‘conversations’ will focus on the what they like. and share your success. Also, maybe more experience gained through internships and Internships also importantly, that you need to maximize other career building opportunities, it’ll ultimately provide the connections in your life, network and de nitely be helpful for students. And, for students with the always continuously learn from others,” said faculty, it would be bene cial for them to opportunity to Castano. learn about the di erent ways outside of the create professional Castano described that through her classroom that our students are preparing relationships that experience as director, she discovered that for their post-graduation success,” said last long beyond internships not only give you an opportunity Rock. the duration of the to work in your  eld but also the opportunity Castano also speaks with parents and internship. It could to make connections. Castano continued prospective students at open houses and become a job o er Castano stresses the importance of interships, noting how to explain that she thought it would be plans to use that as an opportunity to following graduation important outside experience is on top of academics. great if students and community members promote the Career Conversations podcast or even years later @wilkesbeacon could hear the di erent experiences and as a way to show them that students are due to that initial connection that was made. [email protected] opportunities other students have had successful in internships. “ is show provides students with valuable [email protected] e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Center for Career Development holds Open House By Madison Hummer Design Editor

Students enter the newly renovated Center for Career Development and Internships to meet the building’s faculty.

Students guess the number of beans in a jar for the Freshman Pre-Pharamacy major Sarah chance to win a gift card provided by the Center’s Markovich makes her own walking faculty members. Freshmen Nick Bauer and Nick Megivern take advantage of taco at the “Grab ‘n Go” refreshment @wilkesbeacon table. the props set out for photo opportunities. [email protected] e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Wellness at Wilkes: Balancing technology in a digital world By Natalie Stephens family and friends. period of time, I get a nervous feeling that and cell phones: Asst Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Usually, our phones are the main source I will miss out on something,” said Jamie 1.Spend one hour before bed and of communication with others. However, a Lapidus, junior at Wilkes University. one a er a er waking up away from Have cell phones become the drug of student from Wilkes University explained Although they technology- allow choice for many college students? Psych that she typically uses social media to look can sometimes be yourself to plan your central found that 60 percent of college at photos, videos, etc. and not as much to a distraction, cell day without seeing students admit that they may be addicted interact with others. phones and the what other people are to their cell phone because they spend “I like to look at memes,” said Taryn internet can also ~ \Ut.l lnt.SS doing  rst. Also let eight to 10 hours on it daily. Skinner, junior at Wilkes University. help to facilitate your body and mind “ e only time I am not on my phone However, since social media has become and plan in person 1u WILKES rest before bed so that is when I am having one of the primary tools meetings that might with }fat t\lit. Gtt.pht.nS you can get the best important conversations for communication, some not have otherwise sleep possible. or eating meals, but people tend to feel anxious happened. Lapidus The Beacon/ Madi Hummer 2. Turn o push besides that I am when they are cut o from continued that he noti cations- the buzz always on my phone,” their media platforms. uses social media platforms and his phone of noti cations can be distracting so by said Angelina Davis, People can even exhibit to set up in-person gatherings with others. eliminating that it might help curb the sophomore at Wilkes withdrawal symptoms such Despite the urges and temptations, it is urge to check social media. University. as needing to incessantly important to be in the moment and present 3. Take small steps- this could be In this technology checking their phone or and use cell phones and social media in turning your phone on airplane mode driven world, people The Beacon/ Madi Hummer having trouble doing tasks ways that will also assist in living in the for 30 minutes while you read a book or across the globe have without checking their moment and connecting with more people setting a time that you will be on social never been more connected, but is too phone every so o en. Davis continued to in person. ere is a balance between the media at night. Every little step could help much to where people are no longer explain that she starts to feel anxious a er two that many are still trying to  gure out. to create a healthy lifestyle with less of an living their life o of social media? ere being in class for a long period of time “I like to unplug during meals with online life and more of a real world one. seems to be a mix of opinions among a where she has to be away from her phone. family or friends. I also like to make sure to 4. Be mindful- try putting technology few students at Wilkes University, three “I wouldn't say my feeling is anxious take time away from a screen by reading or away at meals with family and friends. of the four students interviewed said but just more of FOMO which is "fear of doing something with friends,” said Conor that they try to have a balance of time on missing out." I feel like every time I put my Durkin, junior at Wilkes University. @wilkesbeacon their phone as well as time in person with phone away for class or for an extended Helpful tips to unplug from social media [email protected] The Beacon's Featured Photos of the Week

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Wellness at Wilkes: Removing the mental health stigma together e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Beacon 1969: Vote for 18 year olds advocated Today: Should the nationwide drinking age be lowered to 18? e debate continues. Editor’s note: ese articles appeared in the Feb. 21, 1969 (Vol. 28, Issue 17) and Mar. 22, 2016 Bayh subcommittee last May. is independence may involve drinking (Vol. 69, Issue 11) issues of e Beacon. e Beacon has quite the storied past. e Beacon has Schwartz in his testimony took note that underage for some students. enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. e newspaper began as e 18-year-olds feel themselves “in a kind of In 2015, Sergeant Seth Pesta reported Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to e Beacon. Curious to see more limbo.” ey carry adult responsibilities but that there were 106 disciplinary referrals on online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. are denied certain adult rights, like the vote. campus: Of them, 89 occurred in residence is week, two articles, where one advocates for voting rights and the other warns of binge is tension “between what we are and what halls. e majority of these liquor law violations were underage drinking incidents. drinking. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief we are allowed to do,” said Schwartz, “has created a revolution of rising expectations “It’s rare that we have a liquor law violation In the last month two groups have formed world of learning and information gathering, among young people every bit as profound on campus that’s not involving a student,” to start a nationwide push for passage of laws far more ready for responsible citizenship as that of our Negro citizens and people in Philip Miller, lieutenant of Public Safety said. lowering the voting age to 18. One, begun by than the 21-year-old or even the 24-year-old the underdeveloped world. ere are problematic behaviors that are students from the University of the Paci c was in my day,” says Senator Gale McGee of “ ere is only one sensible answer to the attached to drinking underage, Jagoe said. in California, and launched on a television Wyoming. “In fact, I’d take my chances with revolution of rising expectations among Some risky behaviors associated with alcohol special with Joey Bishop, is called LUV (Let the 18-year olds in the political saddle today young people -- accordance of institutional are sexual assault, damaging public property Us Vote). It claims chapters on more than 200 instead of their parents.” power to us,’’ he said. and in icting injury upon yourself or another college campuses and 1,500 high schools. Eighteen to 21-year-olds are considered In a study for NSA, Roland Liebert individual. Another handful of young people, from adults for many purposes. More and more concluded that if the voting age were lowered, According to the Journal of American the National Education Association (NEA) are getting married earlier. Many of the three “political participation would increase, the College Health, a 2009 study found that student a liate, have formed a Youth million who are married have children. political spectrum would broaden slightly, “more than 80 percent of campus sexual Franchise Coalition. With the support of Legally permitted to undertake family the parties would get more enthusiastic assaults involve alcohol.” other student groups, they claim to be the responsibilities, they are denied the right to supoort and the depth of American political Mike Lyttle, regional supervisor for the  rst national organization who have written vote. criticism would increase. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Nashville their congressional representative seeking More than six million young people are crime lab, said, “Alcohol is the number one support for the new e ort. taxed without representation. People over 18 By Amanda Bialek date rape drug,” according to a USATODAY. e Coalition has invited representatives are subject to the same penal codes as those com story. of some 200 organizations and all members over 21. Young people can also enter the U.S. All it takes is one time. Students who choose to drink underage of Congress to attend a strategy session in Civil Service at 18. A night out partying with friends and may assume that it will not a ect them later Washington, February 25. “ is demand for youth power, or getting caught drinking underage can have on in life. One of the “hack issues” of past campaigns student power . . . sterns from a growing some serious repercussions on your future. ey are wrong, o cials state. that the students hope to rede ne is the sophistication among youth in evaluating “Underage drinking is a challenge on Background checks are an important ‘old enough to  ght, old enough to vote” our world, a growing realization that politics college campuses across the country, and part of the job application process. Even if a argument which has had wide emotional ap- has an enormous impact, and a growing Wilkes is certainly not immune to it,” Dr. student does not get in trouble with the legal peal in wartime. desire to assume ‘adult’ responsibilities at Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student system, an incident that was only sanctioned “Apparently it takes war to open the eyes of an early age,” former NSA president Ed a airs/development said. through the university can still be traced America to the injustice she does her young Schwartz testi ed, before Senator Birch According to the Wilkes University Clery when applying for a job, Miller said. men,” R. Oliver of the Young Democrat Bayh’s subcommittee studying the l8-year- Report of 2014, there has been a signi cant is could cause embarrassment when Clubs of America has said. “It is surely unjust old vote last year. increase in the amount of liquor law speaking to a potential employer. and discriminatory to command men to Campus unrest and other disorder stands violations on campus over the last few years. With the competitive job market, a sacri ce their lives for a decision they had no to be lessened if the vote is granted, Senator In 2011, there were 88 liquor law violations; company will choose someone to  ll a part in making.” Javits and others argue. e National in 2014 there were 172. position over you if they have no alcohol Now, with the Vietnam war, the argument Commission on the Causes and Prevention Underage drinking is a pressing issue incidents and you do. takes a new twist. “Some people feel if you’re of Violence has just reported that violence college campuses everywhere face. “One time going out and having a couple of old enough to vote, you ought to be mature occurs partly because protestors believe they Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, drinks, using a fake ID, or going to someone’s enough to know not to  ght,” says NSA’s cannot make their demands felt e ectively believes that the drinking culture is heavily apartment or doing something in one of the Graham. through normal channels. glori ed in movies and television shows. residence halls and you’re underage, you Senator Mike Mans eld feels the lower Limbo is ultimately leads to an expectation for place yourself in jeopardy if you’re caught voting age is “more pertinent now than ever e 18-year-old vote “will ease the underage drinking to occur in college. with that sort of thing,” Jagoe said. before, because youth is better equipped to frustrations of a generation obviously intent When students have the opportunity to be @wilkesbeacon exercise this responsibility.” open having a voice in the determination away from their parents and support systems, [email protected] “ e 18-year-old has emerged, in this new of their own destinies.” YD’s Oliver told the they tend to be more independent, Jagoe said. e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11

Apple Jacks Marshmallow Treats Ingredients: 7 cups of Apple Jacks cereal One 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows 5 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 ground cinnamon Non stick cooking spray Instructions: 1. Spray a rectangular glass or metal baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Combine butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan and put on a medium heat. 3. Stir continuously until the butter and marshmallows are melted. 4. Take the sauce pan o of the heat and add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon stir until combined. 5. Add the Apple Jacks and mix until the cereal is coated in marshmallow. 6. Transfer the mixture into the rectangular pan and press cereal until the surface is even. 7. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. 8. Enjoy. Jordan Fritz, Sta Writer @wilkesbeacon [email protected] e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 12

Rynye Cui, Chengyu Chu and Pengcheng Wang pose with the celebration’s performers: Nilab Mominzada, Mingzhu Yue and Wilkes students gather to experience a cultural Chinese performance hosted by the Asian Victoria Morrison. Cultural Society.

Photos: The Beacon/Steffen Horwath A group of Wilkes students enjoys traditional Chinese meals in celebration of Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer the Lunar New Year. e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 13

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Victoria Morrison makes an announcement to the crowd before the night’s performance commences. e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion 14 Opinion Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: [email protected] Editorial Sta --c----~Our Voice --- 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Each week, e Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Next Presidential search should be open and transparent With current president Dr. Patrick recent campaign, but what’s next? of increases occur, but it is definitely Leahy departing Wilkes at the end of One of Leahy’s best taglines was: a valid question if Wilkes intends on SECTION EDITORS July to take on the president role at “There has never been a better time staying ahead of the curve. News - Cabrini Rudnicki Monmouth University, it brings up to be a student at Wilkes University.” There are these and many other Maddie Davis several questions. The plan for Wilkes beyond 2020 important issues facing Wilkes LA&E - Sarah Matarella The obvious first is: Who will appears to be developing for now, but University as a whole. That is why we Opinion - Savannah Pinnock be Wilkes University’s seventh Leahy’s successor will have to hit the are calling for transparency in this Sports - Ben Mandell president? ground running. Even if the position important selection process. Kirsten Peters Some of the other questions is filled in August, the new university Open and transparent meaning include: Will the hire be internal? president will be tasked with working a general timeline of the interview ASSISTANT EDITORS Will internal candidates even be on the next progressive campaign process shared with the campus News - Sean Schmoyer considered? What goals should be sooner rather than later. community. Open and transparent LA&E - Natalie Stephens put first and foremost in the next It’s no secret that strong universities meaning finalist candidates share president? are usually ahead of the curve, which their ideas with the campus Opinion - Parker Dorsey One thing cannot be understated: Wilkes has been able to accomplish community. Sports - Available The process for next presidential under the most recent comprehensive In the last presidential search, hire for Wilkes needs to be open and plan. Wilkes launched sites such as wilkes. DESIGN EDITOR transparent. Leahy’s successes are likely almost edu/PresedentialSearch and wilkes. Madison Hummer The future of the university is at unfair to compare to a future edu/Candidates. The university stake in the next hire. While every candidate, as Leahy has had an also hosted site visits with the three Interested in joining The Beacon? presidential hire might be deemed extremely vibrant seven year period finalists to replace Tim Gilmour To learn more about what you “important,” the seventh president of during his time at Wilkes. As his in February 2012 prior to Leahy’s can do, contact: the university has several challenges journey comes to a close, Leahy has eventual selection. We are calling [email protected] ahead. had a lasting impact on the university, on the university and the board of It is to be noted that the successful which has undergone major physical trustees to ensure a similar process “Gateway to the Future” campaign is changes over the last seven years. will occur. 141 S. Main Street scheduled to run through 2020. While With mounting pressure on the At the end of the day, this piece Clayton and eresa Karambelas it’s important to note the university overall cost of college, how will the might leave you with more questions Media Center president is not the only person new president respond in that regard? than answers, but these are some of Wilkes University involved with these campaigns, After all, according to the university the questions we will be asking in the Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 they play a significant role in their fact book, Wilkes students have seen near future. Phone - (570) 408-5903 development, with Leahy serving as tuition increase at least three percent chair for the previous committee. each year over the last decade with no www.thewilkesbeacon.com @wilkesbeacon Leahy and his team have been end in sight. Wilkes is certainly not [email protected] Want to advertise in extremely successful in their most the only institution to have these type e Beacon? 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Nineteenth Century Age, the world beared Opinion Editor digital gadgets.” Bearing this in mind, taking a quick witness to one of the most beautiful eras, is essentially means that technology glance at how technological ages the Romantic and Victorian Eras. ese e concept of an age is by no means a is not exclusively American in any way, are de ned, it is clear to see that the eras are inherently European and should new development. In fact, it is a de nitively shape or form. However, although most Information Age is still exclusive to the stay as such. antiquated means of describing a time regions around the world do have access to United States. However, the Information Age is period. technology, they may not be as advanced As a Western nation, the United States de nitely a global phenomenon. e In light of the technological as that of the United States. holds a great deal of cultural ties to changes marked by the Information Age advancements that began to gradually It has been said that “Africa is 20 years Canada and European countries. ese can be found all over the world. emerge in the early ‘70s, many have come behind the U.S., with only about 22 countries may di er on a cultural level e Information Age is distinct in to wonder what our current period should percent of the continent’s population able but on a technological level, they are very that it is an Age that is not limited to a be de ned as. to go online.” ese  gures come from a much alike. region and/or geographical location. is De ning an age proves to be a challenge report taken place in 2016 which was a Suggesting that the Information Age Age is virtually all inclusive. If you are as ages are o en categorized on the basis mere three years ago. is exclusive to the United States with able to detect a nation’s inclinations to of one’s geographical location. On one As it pertains to the Middle East, in the the understanding that other countries use modern technology to its advantage, level, this makes sense as the events that country of Jordan, it was revealed that are also tech savvy and use technology you have bore witness to the reach of the occur in a region begin to de ne the social the nation desired to bring about a digital in a similar way proves to be subtly Information Age. atmosphere and the subsequent periods revolution. ethnocentric. So next time you hear the term that develop. In a letter to the World Economic Forum erefore, the de nition of the Information Age, ask yourself, what However, on another level this begins to by John Chambers, the Executive Director Information Age should be changed to does it mean to you? Is this exclusively create a limitation in terms of international of Cisco, the Jordanian government include virtually all regions. American? movements and changes. was “laying the foundation for a digital It can be said that this label may be One of the primary forms of movements transformation with the National more suitable for the Western World but and changes that is recognized in the Broadband Network project, which will un tting for some non-Western regions United States is that of the Information provide high-speed connectivity between such as Africa and Antartica. Age. e Information Age has been public facilities, hospitals, schools and e caveat here is that some of these referred to as the Computer, Digital or agencies.” non-Western countries are developing New Media Age. On a surface level, this goal may have countries. Due to adverse historical On a national level, this label  ts appeared minimal but in the larger events, climatic limitations and relatively perfectly as we are a nation that is driven scheme of things, this change would prove recent exposure to globalization, these by all forms of technology ranging from to be an occurrence that is de nitive of the areas are just beginning to take advantage smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, Information Age. of technology as we de ne technology. 2-in-1 laptops, smartwatches and more. Chambers suggests that the Jordanian e truth is that virtually all countries It is clear that America no longer runs on technological plan “called the “internet are taking advantage of technology to a Dunkin but technology. of everything” – which is the connection greater or lesser extent. As a consequence With this being said, it is clear that the of people, process, data and things – will of this, the Information Age should be vast majority of foreign countries also usher in a new era of growth.” extended to Europe, Asia, the Middle exhibit similar behaviors as it pertains us, it is clear that the vast majority of East, Africa and other livable regions. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock to technology. In fact, according to John regions around the world are undergoing It is true that many shi s and changes Websell from techpartners.co.uk, “Japan, massive technological shi s that are in certain areas of the world are exclusive @wilkesbeacon Taiwan, South Korea and China together similar to the changes that are occuring in to that region. In Europe, during the Long [email protected]

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For example, Doc it provides since they are available in any they won’t be leaving the fashion industry by some distinguishing trends and most Martens swept the fashion world not long color and almost any fabric. any time soon. recently, these trends have been making a ago. Not only are they stylish and chic, As mentioned previously, the 90s While trends from the 90s may have major come back in the thousands. but they are also comfortable. is is yet were characterized by a variety of seemed to fade out about ten years e most popular trend from the another trend from the 90s which has di erent trends and fashion movements, ago, they have been making a powerful ‘90s which has been making the biggest come back and played a major role in the speci cally the grunge movement which comeback and many of these trends can comeback unarguably are the use of high fashion industry. originated in the early 90s characterized be seen on display by famous celebrities. waisted jeans or mom jeans. While it may seem odd to wear boots by a heavy use of denim. It’s almost impossible to not pick up a However, now we can pick up almost with slip dresses or skirts, these shoes For this reason, it makes sense to see not magazine while waiting at the checkout any fashion magazine and see any celebrity have been becoming increasingly popular only  annels and combat boots making line in the supermarket and see a trend wearing a pair of these jeans. It makes despite originating in the 90s. a comeback, but also the use of denim from the 90s on some celebrity. Not only sense for such a pair of jeans to make a Finally, one of the most popular trends overalls or dungarees. From festivals to can this be found in fashion magazines, comeback, not only because they are retro making a comeback and my personal casual streetwear, there has been a revival but also on college campuses and around but also because they are breathable and favorite are the use of scrunchies. is of these overalls in the thousands. ey the general Wilkes-Barre area. there are a lot of variations when it comes ‘90s accessory has been enjoying a major have been given a major makeover since Clearly, some fashion trends are so to picking out a pair of these pants. revival. Celebrities such as Bella Hadid, they can now be paired with almost nostalgic and relatable that we can just Whether you chose to dress these pants have been spotted wearing them as well. anything and worn almost any way as pick it - up right where we le them and up or down, the mom jeans are de nitely However, this accessory pairs well not well. this just so happens to be the case with 90s back and in style in the thousands. only with track suits or sporty gear, as it is Whether it’s a pair of khaki overalls, trends. Yet another popular trend from the not only for the gym, it can also be worn short denim overalls or tight- tting @wilkesbeacon early 1990s was the grunge movement on a regular day to day basis with any overalls, a variety have been seen and [email protected] The not-so-covert effects of covert racism By Zarqua Ansari that may be walking down a street when services. exclude the psychological experiential Staff Writer a black man turns the corner towards For example if two white men are reality of certain groups. By saying you them. e couple could possibly cross sitting in a co ee shop while waiting for are color blind or that all humans are the Microaggressions are de ned as the street to avoid passing the black man a third friend to show up, they would not same, you are denying their experience of statements or actions where subtle, on the sidewalk. get called out for it. racism and your experience of privilege. unintentional discrimination against is would be an example of a However, on April 1, 2018 two black People who display microinvalidation members of a marginalized group take microassault. It is detrimental to the men were arrested by six police o cers are o en afraid to talk about racism. ey place. black man because he does not feel in Philadelphia for waiting for a third hold a belief that recognizing someone’s ese are detrimental to society welcome, even if he happens to live in member to join them. is showed color is considered racist. is behavior because they o en stem from cultural that neighborhood. It shows that people numerous problems. e  rst was that it is toxic and instead a person’s hardships upbringing or a prejudice of that a hold a prejudice against him because was clearly a sign of discrimination. should be acknowledged and the person person may not know they harbor. of his skin color without even knowing Secondly, the police sent not one or should be viewed as an equal. In order to be truly neutral about anything about him. two, but six police o cers to arrest two I never thought I was ever on the judging someone’s character you must A personal experience I have had with men. is shows that the police also held receiving end of a microinvalidation know for sure that you do not hold a microassaults is name-calling. Before a preconception about the black men; because they are o en so subtle that they prejudice of any kind against them. at people get to know me as a person, they they were dangerous enough to warrant go unnoticed. A er thinking about it being said, microaggressions are o en ask me if they can make racist jokes at six o cers to attend the arrest. for a while, I realized everyone practices made unknowingly by those who do not me. I  nd this to be wildly insulting. An example of a microinsult I have microinvalidations. know they hold a preconception. I don’t want to be the person that received from numerous people is the Ignoring the hurt of other people ere are three kinds of comes across as easily o ended, or saying, “you’re funnier than I thought seems like the easiest route to take. It is microaggressions viewed in society; thin-skinned because then I become you would be.” is is a disguised insult. an awkward conversation no one wants microassault, microinsult and  nally the overly-sensitive female stereotype. At  rst, I was glad that people thought I to have. No one wants to make the microinvalidation. All three of these I usually let the person make the joke, was funny. I took it as a compliment. conversation heavy when it is so much exemplify similar side e ects that but instantly put them in the part of my Upon inspection, I realized that the easier to brush past the tough to talk stem from one deep rooted problem, mind that I reserve for people to look person meant I didn’t look like I could about topics like racism. prejudice. e biggest example of out for. have a sense of humor. is got me However, I have found that the people microaggressions observed in society is Microinsults entail verbal or non- thinking. What about me striked other’s I do talk to about deep seated issues are covert racism. verbal actions that subtly convey as humorless? I realized then that this the ones- I have the closest relations to. I Microassaults are o en verbal or partiality and demean a person’s evaluation of my character arose from make it my goal, and hope that you make nonverbal attacks meant to hurt the racial heritage or identity. is kind of a preconceived notion about people like it yours. victim through name-calling, avoiding behavior can range anywhere from rude myself. @wilkesbeacon or intentionally discriminatory actions. looks to refusal of service in places such Microinvalidations are [email protected] For instance, an elderly southern couple as restaurants, banks or other public communications, or social cues, that e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion 17 Meet the Majors is week’s major: Education

Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed Interviews and Photos by Abigail Tarway in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words Staff Writer to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future.

Samantha Haskins Cassie Merrill Junior Junior I have always dreamed of becoming a teacher. I greatly enjoy helping children This field has always been my dream job. I have always wanted to be a learn and grow through education. I want to help improve early Elementary teacher! I hope my Spanish skills and the pathways I have taken to learn Education and provide all my students with a positive learning environment that the language can help facilitate the learning process to my future students. they can thrive in. Wilkes University has greatly prepared me for my future. Thanks I hope to express the importance of foreign language studies and help to Wilkes I know I am going to be successful in my future classroom. students find their own passions.

Michael Brown Lety Flores Junior Junior I decided to specialize in this  eld because I greatly enjoy helping children I am a secondary education and political science double major. I chose learn and become successful individuals. Children need guidance from a to be an education major because I knew this is what I wanted to do since positive and e ective teacher/role model. Within the classroom here at Wilkes, I was little. Education has taught me to be empathetic and personable. we create a variety of lesson plans and projects that we can use in our  eld Children sometimes teach us more about life than we realize. experience or future classroom. e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion 18 Smashing Pumpkins as opposed to Breaking Apples By Parker Dorsey the primary focus here and every song and You Shall Destroy” contain positively celebrating their 30th anniversary. Asst. Opinion Editor is sophisticated and has its own distinct thrashing riffs. It’s amazing and I’m certainly looking flair. The aforementioned triple guitar threat forward to Vol. 2. Corgan sounds rejuvenated here with sounds its best in “Travels,” with an Parker’s Picks: “Alienation,” “Seek and some of the best vocals of his career. While absolutely beautiful layering of marvelous You Shall Destroy,” “Solara,” “Kings of his voice has always been distinctive, you textures. Malta” can hear striking passion here that was The album as a whole is a mixture Now this is the true Smashing somewhat lacking in past releases. between rock, acoustic, orchestral and Pumpkins reunion we have been waiting Chamberlin subdues his drumming as electronic. It is a very unique and dynamic for after they came back in 2005. well as he can, but he frequently lets it rip sounding release, which is something that With original members Jimmy with jaw-dropping fills. makes the album instantly recognizable Chamberlin and James Iha rejoining the With Iha now back in the mix, the band in the midst of a soon to be over-saturated band, this is the first time in 19 years they has three guitarists including Corgan year of rock releases. both collaborated with frontman Billy and Jeff Schroeder. However, that’s not Even some of Corgan’s nonsense lyrics Corgan on a studio album. Is it worth the to say the three of them are battling like ‘she kills the empty clock’ can’t take hype? Absolutely. for attention. They play to each other’s away from the beauty encapsulated in this The album title is so convoluted it strengths well. The balancing of sound album. even gives Mellon Collie and the Infinite here is truly impressive. Smashing Pumpkins were always an Sadness a run for its money. Ironically, the Warm melodies and catchy hooks are interesting band, continuously evolving album is the shortest in their discography, all over this album. “Knights of Malta” but always having an alt-rock flair with clocking in at just 31 minutes. is a mystical swirling cacophony of classic metal influences. Each of the eight tracks are short and strings, synths and choir, and it provides This is not a return to form, but it is concise, and it is something that really a grandiose opening track for the album. something special. @wilkesbeacon works in their favor. The songwriting is Tracks like “Marchin’ On” and “Seek It’s crazy to think that this band is [email protected] Is society becoming more liberal or conservative? By Jennifer Boch centralized healthcare system. is shows Gen Z also has picked up traction in the becoming more polarized. Staff Writer the party’s commitment to individual news as being more politically active and Ultimately, there’s no de nite answer, rights and less government regulation. usually more liberal. but I think that society is instead becoming e question of society’s political Democrats are usually pro-choice, pro- By using social media and attending more individualistic. e tail end of leanings was thrust into the spotlight when gun control. and want to provide universal rallies, they have become advocates for the the Millenials and Gen Z have grow up Donald Trump was elected president of the healthcare and education. Black Lives Matter, March for our Lives learning to be themselves and support their United States in 2016. is demonstrates the party’s and Me Too movements. own individual interests. Many viewed this as a backstep to liberal commitment to the collective good and the But election results only show that the e Pew Research shows most younger progress, while others agreed with Trump’s equality of outcome. country is mostly still evenly split. In the voters are independents and have mixed traditional “Make America Great Again” However, when boiled down, these 2018 midterms, Democrats won the House views from both political parties. is platform. parties are not so crystal clear and separate. by 36 seats, and lost in the Senate by six individualism and desire for less overly is was not the  rst time this question While they disagree on most political seats. complicated politics has trickled to all has been asked. As long as the United States issues, in the end parties want a mixture of Also, many states had very close citizens. has been its own independent country, individual rights and collective rights, and elections, which showed that society’s erefore, Americans are not shi ing to citizens have wondered which direction believe their policies are what is best for political views are not dramatically prefer conservative or liberal candidates, the nation is going. the United States. shi ing. but shi ing to prefer less political politics, So, is American society becoming more If we look at the elections from the Here at Wilkes, the popular opinion is which is why a seemingly authentic man liberal or more conservative? past few years, this question still cannot that society is becoming more liberal. In a who speaks his mind with no political e subjective terms “conservative” be clearly answered. Many people see a poll taken by students in Political Science experience managed to become the and “liberal” can mean di erent things to generation gap in political ideologies, classes 111 Introduction to American President of the United States. di erent individuals, as these words are with younger individuals leaning towards Government and 141 Introduction to laden with political and cultural bias. liberalism. International Relations, 60% agree that In the United States, conservative In a recent study by the Pew Research society is becoming more liberal. aligns itself with the Republican party Center, Millennials (born 1981-1996) When answering the poll, junior Robbie and its values. Generally, these values are more consistently vote Democrat, while Petrovich said, “I feel as if our generation i~ considerably more traditional and do not older generations including Baby Boomers is becoming more liberal. Now there will favor a strong federal government. (born 1946-1964) and Generation X (born always be conservative members, which is e word liberal is used to describe the 1965-1980) tend to vote more Republican. good, but overall liberalism is looking like Conservative Democratic party, and a rms progressive Post-Millennials, or Generation Z, are it will be the belief of the future.” , ', values, which o en focus on minority individuals born from 1997 onward and On the other hand, many students chose Graphic by Savannah Pinnock group rights and equality. although there is only a small percentage a third option-- that society is overall @wilkesbeacon Broadly speaking, Republicans are pro- of voting age within this group, many have balanced. From this viewpoint society is [email protected] life, pro-gun rights and in favor of no registered as independent. not going in either direction, but rather e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: [email protected] or [email protected] WBB: Valiants defeat Colonels 81-72 in second matchup By Kirsten Peters to a 23-18 lead a er securing four three- g am e .” lead, scoring the next nine points to reassert Co-Sports Editor pointers. e Colonels did have a 16-12 lead Although the Colonels were able to their command on the court. following a jumper from senior forward diminish some of their de cit by pushing Giordano, who led the Colonels with 18 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- A er their Ashley Caster, but Wilkes’ dominance was the lead back into single digits, the Valiants points, 10 rebounds and  ve assists, ended victory against Delaware Valley University, short lived, as the Valiants went on an 11-2 continued to command the court and the third quarter with a layup, leaving the Wilkes women’s basketball team has scoring run to close out the quarter. ultimately  nished the  rst half with a 45- Wilkes trailing seven points behind at 60- fallen in four consecutive games, bringing Upon returning to the court for the 32 advantage. 53. their record to 7-14 overall and 3-7 in second quarter, the Valiants continued “Our game plan was to defensively keep “Manhattanville is tough,” said Giordano. conference play. their scoring run, capitalizing on fouls them out of the paint and o the boards and “ ey played a very physical and fast- Against the University of Valley Forge made by the Colonels to stretch their lead. o ensively control the tempo and  nish,” paced game, and I think we matched that and Manhattanville College, the Colonels Manhattanville’s Coutu made two of her said Macciocco, noting a similar game plan well. Even though it wasn’t the outcome we represented themselves as sti competition three free throws to open up the quarter, to last week’s 56-45 victory against Delaware wanted, we de nitely got better as a team.” and lost by  ve and nine points, respectively. demonstrating the Valiants aggressive game Valley University. In the fourth quarter, the Colonels However, the Colonels struggled against play to shoot from the outside. In the second half of the game, the continued their comeback e orts with Eastern University and DeSales University, junior guard Alyssa Alfano paving the falling by larger de cits of 14 and 33. way by putting six points on the board. A In the game against Manhattanville, Giordano three-point play and a Smicherko Wilkes fell 81-72, but displayed a rejuvenated layup brought the Colonels within two mindset in the second half of play. points of Manhattanville’s lead once again. According to head coach Tara Macciocco, However, the Valiants went on another “I think we just played with a lot more scoring spree, tacking on 10 points to energy and e ort in the second half. en expand their lead to 70-60, which was we started to realize that we were right in only stopped by sophomore guard Maddie this game with a very good team and started Kelly’s layup. Kelley played consistent over to believe that we could win a bit more.” the course of the game, securing 13 points As far as the  rst half of play goes, the and six rebounds. Colonels were outscored by the Valiants 45- “It was a tough loss,” said Smicherko, who 32, with Manhattanville guard Sarah Coutu contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and proving to be Wilkes’ Achilles heel. Coutu’s three steals. “But we improved so much game-high 31 points, four rebounds, four since the  rst time we played them. We assists and three steals were essential to are improving a er every game and Coach Manhattanville’s success. Macciocco and Coach Lindsay are working Despite Coutu’s impenetrable game play, hard to make us a more competitive and the Colonels set the tone for the game. successful team.” Senior guard Gab Giordano scored what Smicherko’s remarks highlight one appeared to be an e ortless three-pointer of Wilkes’ major goals this season: ten seconds into the contest, giving way to improvement. the three-point battle that would ensue over The Beacon/Kirsten Peters is loss is not representative of the the course of the game. Sophomore forward Gabby Smicherko, who contributed 12 points, seven growth Wilkes has been having as a program, e Valiants capitalized on shots beyond rebounds and three steals, defends Manhattanville’s Ali Mikaele who looks to as the Colonels fell to Manhattanville by a the arc, securing 21 of their 81 points from signi cantly larger margin of 83-50 at the take a shot from the corner. three-pointers. e Colonels followed suit, beginning of December. scoring 15 points from the three-point line, Not only did the Valiants excel with Colonels came out hot with sophomore “I’m really proud of the progress that with one three-pointer being freshman their three-point  eld goals, but free forward Gabby Smicherko securing a shot the team has made,” said Macciocco. “Two forward Stef Kramer’s clutch shot to tie the throws proved to be another one of their from behind the three-point line. e rest of months ago, Manhattanville beat us by 33 game at 51-51. strengthens, with Manhattanville making the Colonels followed Smicherko’s example, points. For us to bounce back and play them “We played extremely hard, but 76.9 percent from the line compared to as Wilkes went on a 15-4 scoring run to cut as close as we did shows that we are making Manhattanville made some key three- Wilkes’ 50 percent. their de cit to 49-47 with 5:26 remaining in great strides and just have to continue to point  eld goals that helped them down the Despite swishing all  ve of her foul the third quarter. work on the little things each day to become stretch,” noted Macciocco. “We wanted to shots, Giordano noted Wilkes’ free throw With the Colonels momentum building, more consistent and walk o the court as force them to shoot from the outside, and percentage as one of their downfalls. Kramer executed a perfectly-timed three- better players and a better team.” they made some big shots.” “Our free throw percentage wasn’t great,” pointer to tie the game at 51-51 with 2:44 le @wilkesbeacon is proved to be the case from the said Giordano. “We made some mistakes in the quarter. Despite the o ensive push by [email protected]  rst quarter, as the Valiants jumped out down the stretch that ultimately cost us the the Colonels, Manhattanville regained their e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 20 MBB: Colonels secure back-to-back conference wins By Ben Mandell contested, low percentage shots, we would be he redeemed himself right a er, as he went to Wilkes was carried by Robinson’s energy, Co-Sports Editor able to get some stops and  ght back into the the rim again and  oated one in, plus drawing and they took a four-point lead going into the g am e .” a foul for the three-point play.  nal 1:30 in the game. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- e Colonels DeSales did cool o , and Wilkes took “I knew I should’ve had the  rst dunk,” Both teams exchanged baskets, and DeSales men’s basketball team made a statement this advantage, as they made some big plays on Robinson said. “I wanted to get it right a er brought the game within two points in the past week with wins over Manhattanville both sides of the court to get back into the but I saw that I could draw the foul and I took  nal 20 seconds. Robinson had the ball for College and the MAC Freedom’s top team game. One of the matchups the Colonels took the three-point play.” Wilkes and instead of trying to foul him, DeSales University. advantage of was that between Robinson, the Bulldogs went for the trap. Robinson, Following a 3-1 start in conference play, one of the conference’s best defenders, and knowing he had to get the ball out of his team’s Wilkes went 1-3 in their next four games, Tracy Simsick, DeSales’ top scorer and the back court, threw a desperation pass over the pushing them to the edge of a playo spot. third leading scorer in the MAC Freedom. middle that was grabbed by the Bulldogs. e Colonels have seemed to transition Robinson was able to hold Simsick under his “I had a million thoughts going through my smoothly back into the team that found season average and to just two points in the head,” Robinson said. “We came back to the themselves in the top seed in last year’s  rst half. For the entire game, Simsick scored bench and knew we needed to get a stop and it conference tournament. A er starting the nine points while shooting 4-16 from the  eld was time to make a play.” season as a high powered o ensive team, head and 1-12 from three-point range. e play was the lone blemish for an almost coach Izzi Metz has his team back to their Going into hal ime, Wilkes was able to perfect game for Robinson. defensive identity, and so far they have looked battle back and even the score at 35. DeSales came out of the timeout trailing like a dominant team. e game continued its back-and-forth by one with seven seconds on the clock. “We really haven’t tried to change up pace, as Wilkes jumped out to a 41-35 lead ey inbounded to their point guard Matt anything,” said forward Mark Mullins. “We are early in the second half with DeSales always Kachelries, who was one of their leading just slowing things down and  nding the best having an answer. e Colonels spent a scorers for the game. He danced past a Colonel shot we can on the o ensive side. Defensively, majority of the half leading, but the Bulldogs defender and drove to the rim. Wilkes forced we just want to play our best game.” found a way to go up by one or two points. him to throw the ball outside to Ben Pratt, On Wednesday, the Colonels handled Tommy Bowen and Mullins took over who was 0-3 from the  eld and 0-2 from Manhattanville without much trouble, despite the paint in the second half for Wilkes, as behind the three-point arc. His last second a close score for most of the game. Bowen  nished the game with 17 points and attempt bounced o the rim and Wilkes’ e real test for Metz’s squad came Saturday Mullins added 20. Even with help though, it bench stormed the court. when they hosted the conference’s top team. was Robinson who proved to be a di erence- Wilkes has to build on their two wins, as e Bulldogs came out  ring, and it looked maker, as the senior put the team on his they are set to play local rivals Misericordia like they were on their way to an easy road back on both sides of the  oor. On top of and King’s. Misericordia currently sits one win. ey took a 14-2 lead while shooting 100 being tasked with shutting down one of game behind the Colonels for the fourth and percent from the  eld to start the game. the conference’s top scorers, Robinson also The Beacon/Kirsten Peters  nal playo spot. “We know that nobody makes every shot scored 22 points to lead his team. Robinson they take,” said guard Marcus Robinson. sparked his team with an electrifying dunk Junior Rob Pecorelli swishes a three- @wilkesbeacon “We knew that if we kept making them take attempt that went in and out of the rim, but pointer against Manhattanville. [email protected] Winter Sports Schedules Men’s Swimming Men’s Ice Hockey Women’s Ice Hockey *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *1/21 vs Elmira TIE 4-4 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s W 4-0 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn W 5-1 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *2/8 vs Neumann 5 p.m. 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *2/9 vs Manhattanville 5 p.m. 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 *2/2 @ King’s L 133-72 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 *2/15 @ Nazareth 7 p.m. 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley 7:30 p.m. 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships 2/15 vs Utica 5 p.m. 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 *2/16 @ Utica 7 p.m. * MAC 2/16 @ Utica 3 p.m. 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 *UCHC e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 21 Olympic curler Tyler George visits Toyota Sportsplex By Ben Mandell Following the 2018 Olympics, George ice than on it. I feel good about what I am people get involved. Co-Sports Editor decided that he was going to step away doing, but if I decide I want to get back “We want to help clubs as much as we from elite curling and become an into it for the next Olympics, I will need can,” George said. “This is the second WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- It’s not every ambassador for the game. to decide within the next year.” stop for us after going to Connecticut. day that a Team USA Olympic gold medal “I’m not sure yet,” George said when George’s priority after winning the Tomorrow we head to Ardsley, New winner shows up at the Toyota SportsPlex asked about getting back into elite gold medal in Pyeongchang has shifted Yor k .” in Wilkes-Barre. Tyler George, member curling. “Right now, I can do more off the to helping grow the sport and help more The Anthracite Curling Club held the of the 2018 men’s curling team, came to event to not only bring more people into town to help the Anthracite Curling Club their club, but also to help more people and their open house. experience curling. The members of the “I like to travel to different parts of club welcomed their guests with open the country where the sport is growing,” arms, helping visitors and teaching them George said. “Some of these communities how to throw the stones. didn’t even know they had curling Immediately, the new-comers started clubs before this. It’s nice to see people soaking up the knowledge George and come out, and we hope they keep this the club members were talking about. enthusiasm.” They learned about the stones and that George, who was born and raised in they are much heavier than they appear. Duluth, Minnesota, has been involved in Each one is near 42 pounds and is made elite curling for nearly 20 years, starting out of solid granite. with the 2001 Junior National Team. After going over that, they set everyone Since then, he has appeared in four world up to give it a try. With the member’s championships and the 2018 Olympics in assistance, they taught the proper Pyeongchang. techniques and what they wanted to do. On the 2018 Olympic team, George’s The Anthracite Curling Club is hoping position was the vice-skip. The vice-skip to have more competitions with other is usually the player who will throw the curling clubs in the Pennsylvania area, third set of stones and helps the skip with including Bucks County, Philadelphia the planning of strategy for each game. and Pittsburgh to name a few. They will “Winning the gold medal was really just also travel all over the northeast, with a shock. I felt like I was standing on the members participating in tournaments in the podium with a dumbfounded look,” Montreal and Utica. George said. “I was looking at my family The club will be holding Learn to Curl in the crowd and they had the same look events in March for people interested in on their faces. I still don’t think it has set The Beacon/Kirsten Peters knowing more about the sport. in yet that I have an Olympic gold medal, Gold medalist Tyler George gives instruction to local curlers and newbies on the @wilkesbeacon and it’s almost a year later.” fundamentals of curling at the Anthracite Curling Club open house on Feb. 1. [email protected]

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11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 1/28 @ Valley Forge L 75-70 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 *1/30 vs Manhattanville L 81-72 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 *1/30 vs Manhattanville W 76-62 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 *2/2 vs DeSales L 85-52 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 *2/2 vs DeSales W 78-77 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 *2/6 @ Misericordia 6 p.m. 11/17 @ Bluefi eld W 49-0 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend W 37-9 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *2/6 @ Misericordia 8 p.m. 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 *2/9 vs King’s 1 p.m. 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 1/27 vs Oneota W 22-19 *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *2/9 vs King’s 3 p.m. 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *2/12 @ Delaware Valley 6 p.m. 12/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 2/1 vs Penn College W 36-12 *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 *2/12 @ Del. Valley 8 p.m. *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 *2/16 @ FDU-Florham 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 2/8 @ Ithaca 7 p.m. 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. 3 p.m. *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 2/10 @ King’s 12 p.m. y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 *-MAC Freedom 12/22 Wilkes Open 2/15 @ Scranton 6 p.m. y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 *-MAC Freedom *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 y-Cross County Challenge 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 x-Lebanon Valley tournament *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 2/17 @ Futures Mid East 9 a.m. 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 y-Cross County Challenge 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals 9 a.m. *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 1/11 @ Springfi eld L 20-17 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Brandon Gordon Freshman Ice Hockey Player e Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 I Why Brandon Gordon was selected: Gordon made 20 saves in a 1-0 victory over Chatham. He also stopped all 11 shots in Wilkes’ 4-0 victory against King’s, earning him his 12th win and third shutout. Name: Brandon Gordon Favorite professor? Year : Freshman As of now my favorite professor is Dr. Major: Mechanical Engineering Kuhar. I love his intelligence and the energy Hometown: Sault Sainte Marie, MI he brings to class every day. High School: Sault Area HS Position: Goalie Other interests or hobbies o of the eld? Hunting, boating, snowmobiling, training Driving force for your decision to come to and enjoying time with friends and family. Wilkes? A er learning that the hockey program would Favorite meal to eat on campus? be brand new, I knew that would be an awesome Southwest chicken wrap with a chocolate opportunity to build something special. Also, I milk. always wanted to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. To play the sport that I love and get Most in uential person in your life? an education has always been a goal of mine. My dad. He has always been my biggest supporter in hockey and in other aspects of Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? my life. I try my best in school and on the rink I haven’t thought that far ahead too much in with him in mind every day. terms of my plans for a er graduation, except maybe a career close to home. I do want to If you could have dinner with a famous pursue internships in the summers to get a feel person from the past, who would it be? for where a mechanical engineering degree can Franklin D. Roosevelt. I would love to take me in life. pick his brain on how he managed to get the U.S. through World War 2 and the Great When/Why did you rst begin playing? Depression. In my opinion, he is one of our I  rst put on a pair of skates when I was greatest presidents, especially at a period three and started playing goalie when I was where the world was at a tipping point. about seven or eight. My dad was the one who introduced me to the game of hockey, and it has A quote you live your life by? been my life ever since. “It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving Hopes for this season as a Colonel? forward. It’s how much you can take and My hopes for this hockey season is for our keep moving forward. at is how winning team to have continued success and make is done.” - Rocky playo s. I believe we have opened a lot of people’s eyes on our success so far. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means doing what is right in Favorite thing to do during practice? the classroom and at the rink. It means being Situation drills, such as the penalty kill, line respectful to those around me and trying my rushes, goalie speci c drills and breakaways. best every day.

Editor’s note: Athletehlete of thethe WeekWeek selections are determined by the sports Favorite building on campus? Anyone to give a shout-out to? staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll I spend most of my time at the library because My friends and family back home. on Twitter @WilkesBeaconsBeacon to crown an “Athlete"Athlete ofo the Year." I like how that quite environment motivates me The Beacon/Kirsten Peters ---=----~ to get my work and studying done. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 23 Getting to know... Gabrielle Giordano Senior Basketball Player e Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 Why Gabrielle Giordano was selected: Giordano secured a game- high 20 points in the matchup against Eastern on Jan. 25. ree days later, she recorded her eighth double-double and scored a season- high 29 points in the contest against Valley Forge.

Name: Gabrielle Giordano If you had to choose one thing about Year : Senior your program that you could improve, Major: Sports Management what would it be? Hometown: Moscow, Pa. If I could choose one thing to change High School: Holy Cross HS about our program, I would change other Position: Guard people’s confidence in us. Most games people expect us to lose, and that’s not Driving force for your decision to the case anymore. come to Wilkes? I knew the business school had a Other interests or hobbies off of the very good reputation and I wanted to field? be able to play basketball and softball. Other than basketball, I like training for MMA. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Favorite meal to eat on campus? I would like to get my CSCS and open My favorite meal is a turkey hoagie my own gym. from Which Wich.

When/Why did you first begin Coke or Pepsi? playing? Water. I started playing in the fourth grade, but I am not sure why I started - Most influential person in your life? probably because I didn’t want to go to It's hard to pick just one. dance anymore. If you could have dinner with a Hopes for this season as a Colonel? famous person, who would it be? This season, I would like to make the I would have to pick Ronda Rousey. MAC tournament. A quote you live your life by? Favorite thing to do during "Wish it. Dream it. Do it." practice? My favorite thing to do during What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? practice is 11-man. To me, “Be Colonel” means to be apart of something that pushes you to be your Favorite building on campus? best and gives you all the tools to do so. My favorite building would have to be the Marts Center or UCOM. Anyone to give a shout-out to? MY DAWGS! Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Lee. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week selections are determinedetermined by thee sports What came first? The chicken or the staff each week. At the end of thethe academicacademic year, we will post a reader poll egg? on Twitter @WilkesBeacon~---con to crowncrown anan “Athlete"Athlete ofo the------Year." ------' The egg. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters e Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 24 WRESTLING, from front cover

MIH: Colonels dominate King’s in shutout was big,” Racanelli said. “I got headlocked By Tyler Aldinger to maintain their momentum and keep their own zone when they’re on the power in the beginning, but I was able to come Staff Writer consistent pressure on King’s defense, play,” explained Erickson. “ at’s when we back and get the (technical fall). For me, forcing Daigle to make saves. step in there and be aggressive and give that was just awesome. I was very happy WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- e Wilkes Despite not scoring on the power play, ourselves a chance.” with the outcome. It just got me and my University men’s ice hockey team bounced Wilkes opened up the third period scoring Erickson’s late goal gave the Colonels a teammates motivated to get out there and back ursday night a er a close loss with a beautiful centering pass from 4-0 lead with less than a minute remaining get after it.” to Stevenson on Jan. 26. e Colonels Donald Flynn to Tyson Araujo, who was in the game. According to the Jan. 30 Intermat improved their record to 14-5-1 overall able to tap the puck beyond Daigle and Wilkes was able to protect the shutout Wrestle rankings, Racanelli is ranking No. and 10-3-1 in the conference following a extend the Colonels lead to 2-0. and deny King’s from scoring any goals in 3 at 165 pounds. shutout victory 4-0 against crosstown rival With the 2-0 de cit, King’s continued to the  nal   y seconds of the game, securing “I’m looking to win that region title King’s College. dig themselves into a deeper hole, as they their second shutout victory against King’s and for my third appearance at nationals, e Colonels did not start the game on got several costly penalties in the third College, as they beat them 3-0 in November. I want to be that number one spot,” the right track, as Devon Schell got a two period. is kept the Colonels on the power With this victory, Gordon earned Racanelli said. minute penalty for cross checking less play and kept King’s on their heels, wearing another shutout on the season. Just after Racanelli at 174 pounds, senior than thirty seconds into the game. Credit out their penalty killers and defense. “I think, just mentally, I’ve been staying Ashton Gyenizs found himself in a bit of due to coach Brett Riley and Tyler Heinze “We’ve been preaching wearing teams strong for 60 minutes,” said Gordon. “ e trouble as well. Penn College’s Dylan for emphasizing the importance of the down,” said head coach Brett Riley. “When team has playing really well in front of me Gettys nearly locked up a cradle midway Colonels penalty kill, as the penalty kill you get pucks to the net and you come wave defensively and blocking shots.” through the second period, but Gyenizs unit for the Colonels shut down the King’s a er wave, it may not work right away, With this win over King’s College, the was able to turn the tables and land a pin College power play. but they stayed disciplined and stayed Colonels hold onto  rst place in the UCHC just seconds later. A er this power play, the Colonels got committed to “With that cradle reversal that I hit, it’s a on the right track and began putting shots the game plan. little unorthodox but I kind of practice that on net. We knew if a little bit in the (wrestling) room,” Gyenizs Despite the barrage of shots for the we could wear said. “Once he got me there, I wasn’t too Colonels, they were still unable to  nd the their defense nervous about it. I just went back to what back of the net at the midway point in the down and get I know. I mean, it’s a little weird, a little  rst period. in, eventually unorthodox but I was comfortable there. I e Colonels tallied more shots than pucks would go was able to come out on top.” King’s (10-3) by the end of the  rst period, our way.” It was also Wilkes wrestling alumni but play was back-and-forth between the is proved night where past alumni gathered to enjoy teams challenging each other’s goalies. to be costly a night of wrestling. e second period proved to be more of to King’s, as But while the dual victory is enjoyable, what the fans expected from the Colonels Tyler Barrow Laudenslager noted there are greater - a fast paced, physical, goal scoring team. extended the things ahead with the NCAA Southeast A er adjusting their game play and lead for the Regional tournament coming up at the end making some improvements during the Colonels 3-0 of the month on Feb. 22 and 23. second period, the Colonels were able to at the halfway “That’s what it’s about,” Laudenslager get on the board. point in the said. “That’s what our seniors are working “I think it was just respecting our third period. hard for.” game plan and keeping on working,” said With this “We’ve got some other guys that are Brendan Logan. “We stuck to the system goal, Barrow looking to knock on that door to get to and kept pucks on net and pucks started to put up his 17th the national tournament. We’ve got a fall into the net for us.” of the season, The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer great three weeks to prepare for that. The It took nearly the  rst ten minutes of the just two goals The Colonels score three goals in the nal period of play to so- dual meets just kind of keep us fresh. We second period for the Colonels to break the shy of fellow lidify their 4-0 victory over King’s College on Jan. 31. want to stay healthy for in three weeks at scoreless tie and pick apart King’s goalie teammate Lycoming for when we try to qualify for Brandon Daigle. Flynn, who is the leading scorer for Wilkes. standings. Behind the Colonels is Elmira the national tournament.” Wilkes kept their persistence on the puck King’s had a few opportunities later and Utica. Prior to the match, Wilkes honored its in the King’s zone and  nally a centered in the third period, but goalie Brandon e Colonels will face Utica on the road five seniors, Patrick Miko, Tommy Stokes, shot from Logan went high and le over Gordon acted as a brick wall and did not let for their  nal game of the season on Feb. John Ritter, Racanelli and Gyenizs in the glove hand of Daigle,  nding the back pucks get by into the back of the net. 16. its senior night program. Racanelli was of the net and securing Wilkes’  rst goal of e Colonels, however, scored on Phil But, as most of the men’s ice hockey also presented a 100-win plaque by Vice the game. Erickson’s shorthanded goal with less than players say, they take it one game at a time. President for Student Affair, Dr. Paul e momentum continued to stay on the a minute le in the game. e next two games for the Colonels Adams. Racanelli notched his 100th career Colonels side following the goal, but Daigle Erickson skated behind the net and had are this upcoming weekend, as they host victory in a fall back on Jan. 11 in the Budd and the King’s defense held Wilkes to only Daigle on the ice and out of position, which UCHC competitors Neumann University Whitehill duals at Lycoming College. He a one goal advantage going into the third made it easy for Erickson to bury the puck on Feb. 8 at 5:00 p.m. and Manhattanville became the fourth Colonel wrestler in the period. in the back of the net. College on Feb. 9 at 5:00 p.m. last seven years to secure a 100th win. Since the Colonels had over a minute “When we do the right things defensively, and a half le on a power play they received we are going to have those o ensive @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon late in the second period, Wilkes was able chances because teams take the work o in [email protected] [email protected]