One foot in front of the other, to the capstone
Every year toward the end of the semester, each senior stands before a panel of professors, professionally dressed and ready to conquer another significant leap towards graduation. This scene might...
View ArticleAre tattoos still taboo in 2014?
“It’s a neo-traditional tattoo, so it’s a little different from American traditional,” Roxana Mery explained, stretching her leg to reveal her newest tattoo, a rabbit surrounded by pussy-willows in...
View ArticleStudents to perform with Philharmonic at Scranton Cultural Center
Wilkes University’s Choral director, Steven Thomas, has been working with his students and other choral directors from local universities to prepare for a performance at the Scranton Cultural Center...
View ArticleLessons learned: Undergrads, listen to your elders
With graduation just weeks away, most seniors are on the relentless search for jobs. But, before they dive into the workforce, they’ve reflected on their years at Wilkes and have come up with some of...
View ArticleWCLH: Keeping it locked since 1973
WCLH, 90.7 , Wilkes University’s student-run radio station, has reached its 40th year of providing its viewers with entertainment and information services. WCLH is inviting the Wilkes community to a...
View ArticleWilkes ASME club hosts classic car show
A nice turnout for a great cause was recently held in the student center parking lot. Wilkes University’s “Wilkes Chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers” recently held its eighth annual...
View ArticleWilkes University Civic Band performs spring concert
The Wilkes University Civic Band held its spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The band collaborated on two different pieces, “Natya” with the Classical...
View Article400 participate in Wilkes’ third annual Big Event
The Big Event, which takes place on Wilkes University’s campus, is a single day of university-wide community service. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Wilkes University joined together Saturday,...
View ArticleWilkes hosts post-Big Event music showcase
Students and community come together for punk music appreciation following the university’s Big Event. The commuter lounge on the first floor of the Henry Student Center shook April 26 as the buzz from...
View ArticleIHRC study break lets students relax
Games, cotton candy, and caricature drawings headline Wilkes University study break. Wilkes University’s Inter-Residence Hall Council hosted its annual study break May 1 on the first and second floors...
View ArticleTips for the Wilkes commuter
You apply to college, get accepted and now you’re on to the greatest four to six years of your life. There’s only one thing. You won’t be living on campus. Instead, you’ll be residing at home and...
View ArticleCity of Wilkes-Barre offers more than meets the eye
Welcome to Wilkes University (and to the returning students, welcome back)! This special summer issue is being sent to you so you can familiarize yourself with the campus, as well as the area and some...
View ArticleHorror, pop-culture convention returns to Wilkes-Barre
The Woodlands Inn and Resort on state route 309 is rolling out the red carpet as Wilkes-Barre welcomes Mr. Hush’s Weekend of Horror to the Wyoming Valley on Sept. 5-7. “I’m bringing some of the most...
View ArticleMy New Holy Grail Skincare Products
If you haven’t heard of African Black Soap, you might be hiding under a rock. Every time I see someone complaining of acne, dry skin, or oily skin on social media, African Black Soap crusaders come to...
View ArticleAdventure Education plans an eventful year
When you’re sitting around a campfire with a melted marshmallow dangling at the edge of a stick after a good day of hiking, nothing can feel better than that. Adventure Educations give you just that...
View ArticleWhen the Colonels come marching in
Artistry, strength, and precision are all factors that a marching band strives for. Last Saturday, that is what Wilkes’ Marching Colonels aimed to bring to the field during the first football game...
View ArticleThe Performing Arts’ clever title
One of their most colorful and eclectic theater seasons is planned for Wilkes Department of Visual and Performing Arts along with numerous performing events. This year, there are six first-year...
View ArticleThe Sordoni Art Gallery presents The Faculty Exhibition 2014
The Sordoni Art Gallery recently opened their doors to present their newest exhibition. The Faculty Exhibition 2014 is a tribute to the legacy of Dick Fuller, professor of Emeritus of Art. Fuller began...
View ArticleThe Fragility of Memory: Alzheimer’s Awareness
The elevators in the nursing home are remarkably ornate. The red velvet carpet reflects off of the golden handrail, then off the full size mirror against the back wall, casting the elevator in an...
View ArticlePatch Adams inspires clowning around on campus
You’re walking across campus, perhaps trying to make it to your next class. Are you running late? Has class started without you? Suddenly, you see a small red ball in the grass on the Greenway. When...
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