The Beacon

Funkmaster Flex mixer flames out

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two months of promotions for a college mixer headlining the notorious disc jockey, Funkmaster Flex, turned to questions of fraud when the party was cancelled at the last minute this weekend and a Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) organizer came under scrutiny for allegedly forging the entertainer's name on a contract.

Rossenn Lecture welcomes renowned paleoanthropologist

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 27th Annual Max Rosenn Lecture Series welcomes Richard Leakey as quest speaker on May 4 at 7:30p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Leakey is a paleoanthropolgist, activist and conservationist with a significant amount of experience in field research and is credited with changing the notions of evolution and the origins of human beings.

SPIN Farm takes root on Ross and River Streets

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It looked like a scene from the movie Tremors: long cylindrical mounds of dirt mysteriously stopping at the corner of Ross and River Streets on the lot where Brown's deli used to sit. However, 30 foot man-eating graboids have been ruled out as the perpetrators.

Stewards of the Earth: How clean is the W-B air we breathe?

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The environmental awareness stories, "Stewards of the Earth," on this page were the result of a semester-long advanced news writing project that investigated challenges to the Wilkes-Barre community. Podcasts of some of the interviews will also be posted at www.

Stewards of the Earth: the Susquehanna River and local water quality

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"What does combined sewage overflow mean to all life in and around the Susquehanna River?" This question, which was posed last week in a chalk thought bubble, and was inspired by Wilkes Univeristy Environmental and Earth Science Professor, Dr. Sid Halsor. The answer of course, was left to the Wilkes community to decide.

Colonels popped in final games of series

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Colonels didn't exactly envision its season coming down to having to take two out of three from DeSales to sneak into the Freedom Conference playoffs. However, they took a step in the right direction with an exciting 7-5 victory over the Bulldogs at Artillery Park on Friday afternoon.

Football faces challenging slate in 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the second straight year, the Colonels will begin their season with three straight non-conference contests before beginning Middle Atlantic Conference play. In order to secure three non-conference opponents for those games, head coach Frank Sheptock and his staff turned a potential roadblock into a brilliant solution for their scheduling woes.

Game of the Week: San Francisco Giants v. Philadelphia Phillies

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies did something they haven't done since 1993: Go to the postseason. They did so in an unlikely fashion, as they fielded a record 27 pitchers over the course of the season, as numerous injuries plagued both their rotation and offense.

Shocker Squad completes three-peat

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is likely that the Shocker Squad championship legacy will come to a close. Seven of their eight players will be graduating in May and Thursday night, they certainly played as though it was their last game on the floor together.
With numerous lead changes between the closing minutes of the first half until midway through the second, the Shockers managed to pull away en route to a 51-41 win over The Dudes.

Softball falters in playoffs race

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coming into Saturday's regular season finale, Wilkes Coach Frank Matthews knew his team would need a bit of luck to sneak into the Freedom Conference playoff picture. Unfortunately for the Lady Colonels, all of the luck on the day belonged to the team in the other dugout at the Ralston Field Complex.

Whiteout expected at Wachovia for Calder Cup round 2

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Residents of Northeast Pennsylvania have been blessed with fantastic weather for the better part of the past few weeks. But the forecast is about to change. At the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, whiteout conditions are expected.

We're not talking about a blizzard.

Double Take

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, and doctors with heart stopping good looks. Obviously, I am writing about baseball this week. It's was double header with the Philadelphia Phillies pitted against the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners battling it out against the New York Yankees, but Tim Seigfried, in his infitie wisdom, changed it at the last minute.

Two Wilkes student-athletes to intern with 2008 Olympics

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every four years, the summer Olympic games hold the world's attention to see who takes home the gold. And while they may not bring home the gold for Wilkes, two student-athletes will serve as interns for this most important international sporting event.

Xiaoqiao Zhang, a sophomore standout tennis MAC tennis player, and Alyssa Koncelik, a junior field hockey attacker, are both communication studies majors.

Schedule of Events

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, April 29 - Jazz concert at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at 8 p.m. - Karaoke at the Woodlands at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 - OurAfter performing at Barnes and Noble College Bookstore - M-80 performing at the Woodlands at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 1 - The Backyardigans Live! The Tale of the Mighty Knights at the Kirby Center for the Performing Arts at 4 p.

You should know�The Silversun Pickups

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I overheard the Silversun Pickups' hit "Lazy Eye" playing in the background on VH1 one morning while eating breakfast, and immediately left my cereal to get soggy as I couldn't help but watch the rest of the video. "What a great song!" I thought. It was quite surprising, then, that not even the most obnoxious of my music aficionado friends have ever heard of them.

Baby Mama features female comedians in leading role

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"I just don't like your uterus." "Kate, I want you to put your baby inside me." "I want to put my baby inside you." "Can I just spray a little Pam down in that area before the baby comes out?" These are just some of the humorous lines from the newly released comedy Baby Mama, starring female comedians Tine Fey and Amy Poehler.

Movie Review: The Bank Job

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Beacon recently reviewed Guy Ritchie's latest film, the direct to DVD release of Revolver. Though it was a solid film, more of a psychological thriller than a crime film, it lacked the spark that made fans so excited about films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch.

Going out with a bang

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well folks, it's that time again. Summer's almost here, and you know what that means: Blockbuster season. Unfortunately, The Beacon won't be able to serve your movie needs until it returns in the fall. So, until then, you're on your own. However, as one final offering, The Beacon would like to offer a countdown of some of the best action sequences of all time, sure to whet your appetite for action and get you ready for all the big budget blockbusters we're going to miss this summer.

Website of the Week

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Facebook is possibly the biggest source of procrastination for college students.

The application for Bumper Stickers has probably doubled the amount of time we waste on Facebook�since there are always 'server busy' errors and the user uploaded sticker number in the thousands!

But, I'm not reviewing Facebook! If you are a Bumper Sticker enthusiast, like so many others, you should be familiar with the stickers that are black and one other color and has a witty, hilarious, sarcastic or thought provoking phrase accompanied by a simple old-fashioned picture.

Top 10 ways to find your dream job

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You've tossed your graduation cap in the air, and have your diploma firmly grasped in your hand. You have finally completed your college education. Now what? For many seniors, the path after graduation is a little murky. They have their degree in hand, but a big, resounding question mark regarding where it's going to take them.

Real-world stresses worry seniors approaching graduation

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For many new college graduates, the papers and exams may be finished, but the stress is far from over.

"It's kind of all up in the air right now what I'm going to be definitely doing," said Laura Weidner, a senior majoring in business administration. "I think that's what scares me the most.

Student of the Week: Madeline Alves

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Maddy Alves is a returning sophomore at Wilkes University, but has not lost any of her drive. After taking last year off, she came back this year with the motivation to work hard and accomplish much at Wilkes. She is the president of SIFE, Students In Free Enterprise, which is a national organization that connects business with community outreach.

Getting out of the comfort zone: a senior's send-off

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's hard to believe that this is the last issue of The Beacon for the 2007-2008 school year, and with that my last article of my college career as well. It's shocking how fast time goes by. I still remember moving into Slocum Hall my freshman year for the learning community I was in four years ago.

No more excuses: Wilkes students had up close view of politics

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week, students are packing up their belongings and saying goodbye to Wilkes for the summer. Some are getting their caps and gowns ready to walk across the stage and step into the "real world." But a week ago, the campus was still buzzing and felt like the semester was anything but over.

Here's to You: Stupid question asker

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They said there is no such thing as a dumb question. Well, they were wrong. There's one of you in every class, and because of this we spend countless hours listening to your mindless nonsense. Here's a question. How did you get into college? Keep on keepi

The Angry Rant: Movies I hate

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Oh, Juno, you rascal. Not only did you make a heap of money and garner a ton of awards and nominations during your theatrical run, but you also managed to be number one on the DVD and rental charts last week, which can only mean two things: Either I bought a ton of copies and destroyed them so as to prevent the masses from falling into your trap of "witty" dialogue, or the populace just wanted to waste $20.

When cruelty becomes 'artistic statement'

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dogs are man's best friend, right? Well, apparently Guillermo Vargas disagrees. He is an "artist" whose "art" is comprised of chaining a stray dog to the wall inside of a gallery and starving it to death. According to the Daily Targum, Vargas' exhibit was a "tribute to a Nicaraguan burglar who was killed in Costa Rica by two guard dogs.