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<title><![CDATA[Taking a position: Campus election results]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/taking-a-position-campus-election-results-1.2544498</link>
<author> Kirstin Cook </author>

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	A new group of students has taken leadership positions on campus. Willie Eggleston was voted next year's SG president, defeating opponent John Sweeney. Other winners were Jessica Short for Programming Board president, Bethany Sharpless for InterResiden...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	A new group of students has taken leadership positions on campus. Willie Eggleston was voted next year's SG president, defeating opponent John Sweeney. Other winners were Jessica Short for Programming Board president, Bethany Sharpless for InterResiden...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spanish Club travels to NYC; visits photo museum, restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/spanish-club-travels-to-nyc-visits-photo-museum-restaurant-1.2544441</link>
<author> Brittany Battista </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545638!image/3663642027.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3663642027.jpg><br /><br><p>
	Every year Wilkes' Spanish Club takes an educational trip relating to the culture of Spain or Latin America. On April 2, 2011, 15 members of the club took a trip to New York City. The group visited the International Center of Photography.
	The ICP exh...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Every year Wilkes' Spanish Club takes an educational trip relating to the culture of Spain or Latin America. On April 2, 2011, 15 members of the club took a trip to New York City. The group visited the International Center of Photography.
	The ICP exh...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[SIFE a reputable and charitable club that helps students get jobs]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/sife-a-reputable-and-charitable-club-that-helps-students-get-jobs-1.2544174</link>
<author> Christine Lee </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545635!image/2314716793.JPG_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2314716793.JPG><br /><br><p>
	Students in Free Enterprise club is more than meets the eye. SIFE creates and executes projects that are designed to help the community achieve economic success. 
	The club, which is one of 1,200 different SIFE organizations around the world, is ...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Students in Free Enterprise club is more than meets the eye. SIFE creates and executes projects that are designed to help the community achieve economic success.&nbsp;
	The club, which is one of 1,200 different SIFE organizations around the world, is ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weiss Hall announced as winner of Recyclemania]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/weiss-hall-announced-as-winner-of-recyclemania-1.2544150</link>
<author> Holly Boyer </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2546175!image/1692319338.jpeg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1692319338.jpeg><br /><br><p>
	MC
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Weiss Hall announced as winner of Recyclemania]]></media:title>
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	MC
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<title><![CDATA[Student sexually assaulted in Stark Learning Center]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/student-sexually-assaulted-in-stark-learning-center-1.2544147</link>
<author> Kirstin Cook </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545618!image/4260851272.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/4260851272.jpg><br /><br><p>
	A Wilkes student was sexually assaulted in the Stark Learning Center basement last week. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on April 11 in the women's rest room, room 6.

	The female victim was not severely injured during the attack, (citation). ...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	A Wilkes student was sexually assaulted in the Stark Learning Center basement last week. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on April 11 in the women's rest room, room 6.

	The female victim was not severely injured during the attack, (citation). ...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cheerleader uniform controversy settled]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/sports/cheerleader-uniform-controversy-settled-1.2544137</link>
<author> Phat Nguyen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545641!image/1552621358.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1552621358.jpg><br />SG, Student Affairs to split $4,000 grant proposal for new cheerleader uniforms<br><p><div>
	
		The Wilkes University cheerleading uniform controversy has ended with the allocation of a $4,000 grant for new uniforms.
	
		Last week, the cheerleaders presented a two week proposal before Student Government requesting money for new uniform...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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		The Wilkes University cheerleading uniform controversy has ended with the allocation of a $4,000 grant for new uniforms.
	
		Last week, the cheerleaders presented a two week proposal before Student Government requesting money for new uniform...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Students lobby in capital about budget cuts]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/students-lobby-in-capital-about-budget-cuts-1.2544136</link>
<author> Devoni Novak </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545616!image/357596917.JPG_gen/thumbnails/100x100/357596917.JPG><br /><br><p>
	 Seven Wilkes University PHEAA Grant recipients accompanied political science professor, Dr. Thomas Baldino to Harrisburg on April 12 to state their opinions on educational budget cuts to Senate and House members.
	The Wilkes students spoke to re...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	&nbsp;Seven Wilkes University PHEAA Grant recipients accompanied political science professor, Dr. Thomas Baldino to Harrisburg on April 12 to state their opinions on educational budget cuts to Senate and House members.
	The Wilkes students spoke to re...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Professors incorporating more technology in the classroom ]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/professors-incorporating-more-technology-in-the-classroom-1.2544134</link>
<author> Mark Ricci </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2546175!image/1692319338.jpeg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1692319338.jpeg><br /><br><p>
	Five faculty members have been issued technology grants for promoting innovative use in the classroom. The grant was presented by the Teaching Commons, with fiscal support from the Office of the Provost and the Information Technology Department. The pr...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Five faculty members have been issued technology grants for promoting innovative use in the classroom. The grant was presented by the Teaching Commons, with fiscal support from the Office of the Provost and the Information Technology Department. The pr...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[StudentsFirst CEO to speak]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/studentsfirst-ceo-to-speak-1.2544133</link>
<author> Todd Oravic </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545611!image/2324581100.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2324581100.jpg><br />Rhee will deliver Rosenn lecture on education <br><p>
	As Wilkes celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities, the university welcomes its newest speaker. Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO of StudentsFirst, has been a driving force behind the betterment of education in the public...</p>]]>
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	As Wilkes celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities, the university welcomes its newest speaker. Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO of StudentsFirst, has been a driving force behind the betterment of education in the public...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Music Review: Bright Eyes provides a unique blend]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/entertainment/music-review-bright-eyes-provides-a-unique-blend-1.2543490</link>
<author> Anthony Truppo </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2544651!image/483484637.JPG_gen/thumbnails/100x100/483484637.JPG><br />Eyes’ new album ‘The People’s Key’ offers focus on religion and culture<br><p>
	 Ten years ago, when Bright Eyes was only a boy from Omaha fueled by sadness and his love for folk heroes Elliott Smith and Daniel Johnston, no one would have expected Conor Oberst to retire the Bright Eyes moniker with a synthpop album.

	 and nbsp...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Music Review: Bright Eyes provides a unique blend]]></media:title>
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	&nbsp;Ten years ago, when Bright Eyes was only a boy from Omaha fueled by sadness and his love for folk heroes Elliott Smith and Daniel Johnston, no one would have expected Conor Oberst to retire the Bright Eyes moniker with a synthpop album.

	&nbsp...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sink or swim: helpful tips for finals success]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/sink-or-swim-helpful-tips-for-finals-success-1.2543358</link>
<author> Katy Betnar </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Katy Betnar<br><p>
	 and bull;Begin your final exam preparations a few weeks before the tests are scheduled. You might find it helpful to make a study schedule, where you allocate blocks of time over a few weeks, with two to three hours devoted to each time block. Study in sh...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	&bull;Begin your final exam preparations a few weeks before the tests are scheduled. You might find it helpful to make a study schedule, where you allocate blocks of time over a few weeks, with two to three hours devoted to each time block. Study in sh...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[IEEE sponsors second annual Engineering Olympics]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/ieee-sponsors-second-annual-engineering-olympics-1.2537231</link>
<author> Kirstin Cook </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2537397!image/2633589148.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2633589148.jpg><br /><br><p>
	 High school students got a taste of what engineering is all about at the second annual Engineering Olympics at Wilkes University. Ten teams from area high schools competed in several events to demonstrate their engineering abilities.

	Crestwoo...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[IEEE sponsors second annual Engineering Olympics]]></media:title>
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	&nbsp;High school students got a taste of what engineering is all about at the second annual Engineering Olympics at Wilkes University. Ten teams from area high schools competed in several events to demonstrate their engineering abilities.

	Crestwoo...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wilkes Cross Country host Colonels Run for Kids 5K ]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/sports/wilkes-cross-country-host-colonels-run-for-kids-5k-1.2537216</link>
<author> Phat Nguyen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2539048!image/3791093485.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3791093485.jpg><br /><br><p>
	The Wilkes men's and women's cross country team hosted their third annual Colonels Run for the Kids 5K last Saturday at Kirby Park.

	The race had a record number of runners, with 47 runners participating this year, beating the previous year's mark a...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Wilkes Cross Country host Colonels Run for Kids 5K ]]></media:title>
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	The Wilkes men's and women's cross country team hosted their third annual Colonels Run for the Kids 5K last Saturday at Kirby Park.

	The race had a record number of runners, with 47 runners participating this year, beating the previous year's mark a...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting to know...Alysha Bixler]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/sports/getting-to-know-alysha-bixler-1.2537214</link>
<author> Phat Nguyen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2545646!image/2942349895.JPG_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2942349895.JPG><br /><br><p>
	Meet former Williams Valley salutatorian Alysha Bixler, freshman pitching ace/outfielder of the 2011 Lady Colonel's softball team. Besides throwing two hitters and being tied for leading the team in home runs, this ps...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Getting to know...Alysha Bixler]]></media:title>
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	Meet&nbsp;former&nbsp;Williams Valley&nbsp;salutatorian&nbsp;Alysha Bixler, freshman pitching&nbsp;ace/outfielder of the 2011 Lady Colonel's&nbsp;softball team. Besides throwing two hitters and being tied for&nbsp;leading the team in home runs, this ps...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pajamas in public: just say no]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/opinion/pajamas-in-public-just-say-no-1.2537213</link>
<author> Cathryn Frear </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2538769!image/430456357.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/430456357.jpg><br /><br><p>
	There are certain things that are socially acceptable. Examples include greeting friends, greeting strangers and greeting no one. What do all of those things have in common? People are generally always wearing pants. Or a pants equivalent.

	However,...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Pajamas in public: just say no]]></media:title>
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	There are certain things that are socially acceptable. Examples include greeting friends, greeting strangers and greeting no one. What do all of those things have in common? People are generally always wearing pants. Or a pants equivalent.

	However,...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA['I'm Just Saying' director talks about first full-length film]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/entertainment/i-m-just-saying-director-talks-about-first-full-length-film-1.2537211</link>
<author> Molly Kurlandski </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2537212!image/4074506904.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/4074506904.jpg><br /><br><p>
	It all began with a breakdancing video in seventh grade. As a native Californian, Brian Douglas had always had an interest in the entertainment industry. The break-dancing video was his first creation and since then, he has worked with televi...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA['I'm Just Saying' director talks about first full-length film]]></media:title>
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	It all began with a breakdancing video in&nbsp;seventh grade. As a native Californian, Brian Douglas had always had an interest in the entertainment industry.&nbsp;The break-dancing video was his first creation and since then, he has worked with televi...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spring Fling attendance triples to record high this year ]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/spring-fling-attendance-triples-to-record-high-this-year-1.2537120</link>
<author> Christine Lee </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2539036!image/1885323963.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1885323963.jpg><br /><br><p>
	Decreased ticket prices, raffle prizes and a change in the dress code led to the highest-attended Spring Fling dinner dance in Wilkes Student Government history at Genetti's on Friday night.

	There (were) 348 people on the attendance list, which is ...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sat, 9 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Spring Fling attendance triples to record high this year ]]></media:title>
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	Decreased ticket prices, raffle prizes and a change in the dress code led to the highest-attended Spring Fling dinner dance in Wilkes Student Government history at Genetti's on Friday night.

	There (were) 348 people on the attendance list, which is ...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">Christine Lee</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Carbon Nation to be shown at Wilkes]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/carbon-nation-to-be-shown-at-wilkes-1.2537069</link>
<author> Emma Zimmerman </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2537394!image/1376781534.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1376781534.jpg><br /><br><p>
	Wilkes will be showing the documentary 'Carbon Nation' at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, in Room 166 in the Stark Learning Center. The film is going to be shown simultaneously at 20 colleges across the country. After the film, questions via Skype, Fac...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Sat, 9 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	Wilkes will be showing the documentary 'Carbon Nation' at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, in Room 166 in the Stark Learning Center. The film is going to be shown simultaneously at 20 colleges across the country. After the film, questions via Skype, Fac...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">Emma Zimmerman</media:credit>
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<title><![CDATA[Nesi, Shedden win $500 each for Wilkes video contest  submissions]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/news/nesi-shedden-win-500-each-for-wilkes-video-contest-submissions-1.2537068</link>
<author> Devoni Novak </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2537400!image/2084820694.JPG_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2084820694.JPG><br /><br><p>
	The  Marketing Communications Department announced the winners of its student video contest on April 4. After receiving the highest amount of votes for their homemade videos, Jared Nesi and Kathleen Shedden were declared the winners.

	  and nb...</p>]]>
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Nesi, Shedden win $500 each for Wilkes video contest  submissions]]></media:title>
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	The&nbsp; Marketing Communications Department announced the winners of its student video contest on April 4. After receiving the highest amount of votes for their homemade videos, Jared Nesi and Kathleen Shedden were declared the winners.

	&nbsp;&nb...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Women’s Studies Conference highlights ‘Women in Popular Culture’]]></title>
<link>http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/lifestyles/women-s-studies-conference-highlights-women-in-popular-culture-1.2536852</link>
<author> Devoni Novak </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://www.wilkesbeacon.com/polopoly_fs/1.2539024!image/3516725629.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3516725629.jpg><br /><br><p>
	This year's Women's Studies Conference provided participants with information on 'Women in Popular Culture.' Students gave various presentations regarding this year's theme on the second floor of the Henry Student Center on Thursday, April 7 and Friday...</p>]]>
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<pubDate>Fri, 8 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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	This year's Women's Studies Conference provided participants with information on 'Women in Popular Culture.' Students gave various presentations regarding this year's theme on the second floor of the Henry Student Center on Thursday, April 7 and Friday...]]></media:description>
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<media:credit role="author">Devoni Novak</media:credit>
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