Allison is a sophomore elementary childhood education major with a special education certification. She is a staff writer for the Opinion section.

Senior Communications major with a concentration in Broadcasting and Journalism. Minor in Integrative Media. Host of radio show “Indie Flavour” on 90.7 WCLH. News addict, music guru, major fan of Horror genre, and attends many concerts. Totally an Anglophile and #1 fan of Doctor Who. Enjoys covering politics, music, and occasional news stories for the […]

Counterintelligence Expert William Evanina ‘89 to Lecture on Nov. 12 William Evanina presents “Economic Espionage” on Nov. 12. Bill is the 5th national counterintelligence executive and serves as the head of national counterintelligence for the U.S. Government, with more than 20 years of experience in security & intelligence. The lecture is free and open to […]

Sitting in his office on the third floor of the Stark Learning Center, Dr. Tom Franko excitedly discusses one of his ongoing research projects stopping only long enough to answer an advisee’s registration question. He then chats with a colleague before moving onto further organizing a neatly stacked pile of papers on his desk. It’s […]

On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. IEEE presented its revised club constitution for review to the board. Changes included revisions to their national dues, officer titles, elections, meeting notifications, and subcommittees. The board will vote on the constitutional changes next week. The Nursing Student Organization (NSO) came in for week 2 […]

Wilkes Honors Program Sponsors Book Drive The Wilkes University chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the national English honor society, is sponsoring a book drive across Luzerne county. Boxes for donations are established in the following places:  Mountain Top: Kirby Library. Plymouth: Wyoming Valley West High School. Tamaqua: Marian Catholic. West Hazleton: Holy Name of Jesus […]

WGS Newsletter Available Online The latest edition of the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Newsletter is now available online. Go to wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/arts-humanities-social-sciences/behavioral-social-sciences/womens-and-gender-studies/newsletter/index.aspx U.N. Lecture Series The Wilkes U.N. will be hosting a U.N. World Food Programme on Syria on Oct 27 at 4 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Miller Room. For more information, conact […]

PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE From the Wilkes University Department of Public Safety   Dear Members of the Wilkes University Community: The Department of Public Safety would like to inform you of a crime that has recently occurred in the campus area.  The purpose of this notice is to heighten your awareness, enable you to take actions […]

A teaser on the cover of the Oct. 6 Beacon incorrectly stated the profession of a Wilkes University employee who resigned due to ethics concerns. That person was a staff member. The Beacon regrets the error.

On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Two representatives from the Education Club gave their annual report. Club members are selling T-shirts so they can raise money for the Jared Project, which gives boxes with coloring books, crayons, markers and toys to children in hospitals. Members also will give boxes to the […]