Andre Spruell is a junior communication studies major with concentrations in broadcast production and multimedia journalism. He also has a minor in sociology. Andre started on The Beacon as a staff writer for sports, then moved to co-assistant sports editor and is now the Opinion Co-Editor. Andre has also been on the Wilkes basketball team […]

Taylor Ryan is a senior communication studies major with concentrations in strategic communications/public relations and broadcast production. She also has minors in marketing and women’s and gender studies. Taylor serves as a Co-Sports Editor for The Beacon.

ON Campus Challenge Wilkes is currently in 4th place out of 88 teams in the ON Campus Challenge, and is seeking to continue to climb the ranks. To take over a Top 3 position,  more Colonels and Community members need to sign up and log 1 or more activities outside within the next four weeks. […]

Buddhist meditation sessions to begin Sept. 13 Buddhist meditation in the style taught by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 13. Sitting and walking meditation will be practiced. This tradition emphasizes mindfulness and careful analysis of our experience in the interests of encouraging peace and joy […]

The Victim’s Resource Center has set up a number of powerful displays throughout the Greater Wilkes-Barre region, including one within the café of our Barnes and Noble College Bookstore located on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. The displays provide victims of violence, sexual assault and rape a chance to tell their stories of survival, while […]

On March 21 Joseph Savitz Esq. class of 1948 and trustee emeritus passed away. Savitz served as a trustee at Wilkes College later becoming Wilkes University from 1954 to 1994 serving as chairman from 1975 to 1978. Part of his legacy at Wilkes was his sponsorship of the Savitz Multicultural Lounge in the Henry Student […]

Wrestler Tommy Stokes is a Pharmacy major from Bensalem High School in Bensalem, PA. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: Wilkes has one of the top wrestling programs and an excellent Pharmacy program. Q: Do you have any post-graduation Plans in terms of a career? A: To […]

Freedom Desserts 2016 Team Force is part of the Sidhu Business School working on a business project for BA152, and have started their own business called Freedom Desserts. They bake muffins fresh every day in Evans Hall which are on sale in Evans Hall, Marts Center, Henry Student Center and UCOM.  Price is $1 each […]

The Henry Student Center ballroom was filled with chairs and event tables once again for Wilkes University’s Programming Board’s hosting of two comedians, both of which had a knack for being humorously vulgar yet relatable and tasteful. Comedy Night, which happened on Thursday, January 28th, was Wilkes Programming Board’s second event during this school year […]

Toys for Tots Drive The men’s lacrosse team is hosting a Toys-For-Tots campaign from now through Dec. 18. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped, child-appropriate toy (no guns, knives, or food) to help brighten the holidays for a child in need. Donations can be placed in one of the bins in UCOM or the Student […]