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Federal Title IX changes will not impact Wilkes University’s policy

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, GSA held a brief meeting that discussed Title IX and how the changes made by the Trump administration would affect Wilkes campus. The meeting was led by Elizabeth Leo, the coordinator of Title IX at Wilkes.  Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education…

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Inoperable elevators raise questions about accessibility

As of last semester, a few elevators around campus have been inoperable due to repairs. Students and faculty have had many issues with the accessibility around campus before and during this issue with the elevators.    Students who park their vehicles at the campus parking garage next to the Public Safety building have been having…

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Democrats and Honors students volunteer at Ruth’s Place

On Saturday, Feb. 1, Wilkes University College Democrats club members and Honors students volunteered to cook and serve breakfast at Ruth’s Place shelter for women.   The members and students gathered ingredients and prepared breakfast around 9:30 am and provided residents with pancakes, eggs and bacon.    This volunteering opportunity allowed students to hone their…

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Donald Trump, Big Tech allyship leads to concerns about potential social media censorship and misinformation

Across prominent social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X, users express concerns regarding censorship and unchecked propaganda on these platforms since President Donald Trump took office.  Ever since the looming TikTok ban came and gone, users have given mixed reactions to the app’s return on Jan. 19. Some took issue with TikTok’s messaging…

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How “Marvel Rivals” disproves superhero fatigue

On Nov. 6 2024, Netease Games, in partnership with Marvel, released the third-person shooter game “Marvel Rivals.” Ever since the game’s release, it has taken the gaming and social platforms by storm.  Currently, the player base holds over 1.5 million active players and counting across all platforms. This benefits not only both Netease and Marvel…

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