Bingo Night hosted by the Wilkes University Student Government was Wednesday, April 2, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Anthony Fanucci, Student Government treasurer, was the host and lead organizer of the event. During Bingo Night cheese pizza was provided by SG, and the freshman class had its Root Beer Float social. The first winner […]

In the Grace Kimball Lecture Series, Dr. Robert Jackson will discuss research that has focused on Northeast Pennsylvania’s controversial industry. Since 2008, Northeastern Pennsylvania has been surrounded by natural gas rigs, news articles and protests. For many, it has created more questions about natural gas and its safety has created more questions than answers. Wilkes […]

The Colonels continued their winning streak to four games Thursday as they swept Keuka College in a double header at Artillery Park. The team has won four of their last six and currently has an 8-6 record. Wilkes got off to a fast start in the first game of the double header as they posted […]

It has been brought to our attention that freedoms of the press and first amendment have both been violated here at Wilkes University. Last week, Volume 67 Issue 16 of the Wilkes Beacon suspiciously disappeared from several newspaper stands around campus. This occurrence took place just before VIP Day last Saturday; an exclusive annual event […]

The first thing I’m going to say is that if you loved the book and are a dedicated reader expecting the movie to reflect its paper counterpart, you will be disappointed with Neil Burger’s adaptation, and I would suggest saving your money until it’s released to Redbox. As with any popular bandwagon book now a […]

As we enter the month of April, we often think of things such as the season of spring, April Fool’s Day and sometimes holidays such as Easter. Unfortunately, this month is also dedicated to something that is not nearly recognized enough. April is Autism Awareness Month. I think it is safe to say that a […]

Nutrition fact labels are useful tools that allow us to make informed choices as to what foods best compliment our dietary needs. These labels were introduced about 20 years ago, according to the Food and Drug Administration, and our now required on all prepared food items, including (but not limited to) canned foods, frozen foods, […]

The Wilkes University women’s softball team (1-9) is set to take on Scranton university’s Royals (3-6), coach Frank Matthews believes the team has a lot to improve on before going into the April 1 double header. The purple-and-white has a team batting average of .297. The offense is led by freshmen Shannon Stricker, who will […]

The Wilkes University women’s lacrosse team is starting off hotter than any other team in school history. The Lady Colonels are undefeated half way through the season at 7-0. With a high scoring offense led by Tori Kerr, Gabby Ford, Carly Smith and Madeleine Brownsey, the Lady Colonels average 18 goals per game compared to […]

Carley Smith is a junior midfielder from York and Dallastown Area High School. Carley continues to build on her impressive career for the Lady Colonels by leading the team with 41 points (22 goals and 19 assists) just 6 games into the season. The Lady Colonels are currents 6-0 outscoring their opponents 111-40. Q: What […]