COVID-19. Five letters and two numbers have been the crux of conversations across the globe, and Wilkes University is no exception. With the unpredictability of COVID-19, Wilkes University has suspended all face-to-face classes starting at 5 p.m. today.  “When campus leaders started meeting about COVID-19 several weeks ago, we could not predict the impact it…

Name: Ashley Burkhardt Year: Junior Major: Criminology & Sociology Hometown: Harve de Grace, Md. High School: Havre de Grace HS Position: Attack Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I was motivated to come to Wilkes because of the size of the campus and how personable everyone on campus is.  Post graduation plans…

Name: Tyson Araujo Year: Junior Major: Sports Management Hometown: Oak Bluffs, Mass. High School: Martha’s Vineyard             Regional HS Position: Right Wing Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I really liked the hockey program and coaching staff. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to…

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — In facing a ranked opponent, only two Wilkes upperclassmen were able to pull off victories in Friday’s 41-6 loss against Ithaca College.  “They’ve got a lot of experience,” shared head coach Jon Laudenslager of Wilkes’ opponent. “They have six guys who have been to the National Tournament. They have a lot of…

Name: Gianna Roberts Year: Senior Major: Management Minor: Sports Management Hometown: Nanticoke, Pa. High School: Nanticoke Area HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I chose Wilkes because of its business school, being able to commute and the opportunity to continue my basketball career. Post graduation plans in terms of…

Name: Robert Pecorelli Year: Senior Major: Marketing & Management Hometown: Huntington, N.Y. High School: Harborfields HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes because of the great atmosphere to further my athletic and academic careers. The university provided great opportunities that others schools didn’t.  Post-graduation…

Name: Alexa Rango Year: Sophomore Major: Criminology & Psychology Minor: Sociology & WGS Hometown: Hopewell Junction, N.J. High School: Hoosac Preparatory  Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The opportunity to double major and be able to play the sport that I love. Post graduation plans in terms of a career?…

Name: Michael Paterson-Jones Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Minor: Sports Psychology Hometown: Baldwinsville, N.Y. High School: C.W. Baker HS Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes?  Getting the chance to be a part of a program that had such a high level of success in its first season was a tremendously…

Name: Ally Joly Year: Sophomore Major: Sports Management Hometown: Lincoln, R.I. High School: Tilton School Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes because the university offered my major along with being able to play two sports, ice hockey and lacrosse. Post graduation plans in terms…

Name: Nick Fea Year: Sophomore Major: Undecided Hometown: Oak Ridge, N.J. High School: Pope John XXIII Position: Left Wing Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I was interested in coming to Wilkes for the hockey program and the group of guys who were coming in. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career?…