by Meagan Brown in Features
Diversity at Wilkes University is not just seen in the classroom or in student organizations. People from all different backgrounds are a part of the Wilkes community, but ending up at Wilkes has not always been an easy road for some.
M. Raphael Castaneda, a member of the maintenance staff at Wilkes best known for his cheerful greeting to all who enter the Henry Student Center, came from Guatemala more than 24 years ago.
by Sarah Herbert in Features
Google--an Internet destination so huge it has become a common verb in the English language (as in "Google it"). It can also be a librarian's worst nightmare. The Internet search engine has made even obscure knowledge easily accessible from the comfort of one's own home, making it virtually unnecessary for students to venture out to the library.
Entrance exam for international students emphasizes speech skills
by Erica Leo in Features
For some international students planning to attend U.S. colleges and universities, all that may be standing in the way are a visa and standardized test scores designed to determine a prospective international student's proficiency in English.
The Testing of English as a Second Language (TOEFL) exam recently underwent some changes that could possibly make it harder for these potential students to gain entry into American educational institutions.
by Rich Hannick in Features
Imagine children without access to important educational tools like computers and social interaction. Sound like a problem for the Third World? For some area youth, this may become a reality.
The McGlynn Learning Center (MLC) is an after school program that provides meals, reading, and access to computers to young people who need it most.
What aggravates you the most about the opposite sex?
by Nikki Yozviak in Features
Nicole Armezzani - sophomore, English - "I have a big problem with moustaches and long fingernails." Tabitha Wanzie - freshman, elementary education - "They don't listen at all!" Katie Kresge - freshman, Spanish - "Ew. Bad teeth." Stef McHugh - freshman, undeclared - "They don't think with their heads, if you know what I mean.
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