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Interaction through intramurals shows Colonel Pride

Intramurals are a great way to stay in shape and meet some great people by bonding and having fun while playing sports. What are intramurals? They are a chance for students to get with their friends and assemble teams to play two games a week during the fall or spring semesters. This semester, the intramural […]

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Wilkes tennis caps off break with the Special Olympics

Over the spring break, while most students were back home or on vacation somewhere, the Wilkes men’s and women’s teams both went down to Hilton Head Island, S.C. for a series of matches and to take part in a special event that the players will never forget. The men’s and women’s tennis teams have been […]

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Wilkes baseball looks to make this season a hit

With first-year coach Nate Ramsey at the helm, the Colonels look to make some noise with their bats in hopes of building off of last year’s strong showing. Last season, the Colonels finished just under .500 with an 18-20 overall record and 10-11 record in MAC Freedom play. They finished 4th overall in the MAC […]

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Wilkes men’s lacrosse team: Back after 33 years

For the first time since 1983, Wilkes University will have a varsity men’s lacrosse team, which will be under the leadership of first time Head Coach Curtis Jaques. Despite not having a varsity team for the last 33 years, many students have been playing the sport on the club level. Sophomore midfielder Glenn Weist said, […]

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Jared Powell: Leading by example on and off the field

Senior student-athlete Jared Powell is defensive back for the Wilkes football team who has worked hard for all of his accomplishments. Some of those accomplishments include being named to the MAC weekly football Honor Roll, honorable mention selection for the All-MAC football teams, and being named MVP of the Mayor’s Cup against King’s College by […]

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Wilkes vs Kings football game preview: Continuing the rivarly

On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Wilkes University football team will end their season taking on their rivals down the street: King’s College. The winner of the game will be able to carry bragging rights into next season and will gain the Mayor’s Cup which King’s will defend this year, as they beat the Colonels last […]

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