Haley Katona, a junior political science major, is this week’s pick for creative colonel. Katona’s high school experiences and the urge to reinvent how she sees language and emotion are what fuels her ...

There are very few bands that are as notorious and have done as much for the metal scene as Slayer. Not only were they infamous for their edgy Satanic/occult imagery but drummer Dave Lombardo also ...

Since the dawn of time, society has been obsessed with beauty. Our desire to stay forever young or turn back the clock to the days of our youth to be “young and beautiful” is ubiquitous in society.

Sydney Allabaugh is the editor-in-chief of The Beacon and will graduate in May 2025 with a degree in Communication Studies. Outside of her work at The Beacon, she is the director of Wilkes Now and ...

One aspect of life in the Wilkes University Honors Program is the living situation itself. Residential students are required to spend their first year in Waller Hall, a mansion-style residence hall on ...

For a Western audience generally unfamiliar with the culture of the Near East—from Libya to Afghanistan, and from Turkey to Yemen—the world of “Dune” feels extremely unfamiliar. In mainstream media, ...

Wilkes provides plenty of service opportunities for students. From Big Event, to Blood Drives, there is a way for every student to give back to the community. One group of students; however, is more ...

Young and old people are two separate groups of people in society that differ in their behavior, their likes, dislikes and their nature. There are several different ways in which they differ, but ...

The third annual Athlete of the Year tournament completed its two-day Semifinal Round on Tuesday, advancing two athletes on each side of the bracket to the Championship Round. Action concluded in the ...

On Thursday, Wilkes University’s Programming Board held their “Paws and Unwind” event to destress from midterms. Taking place in the JPAC and Miller Room, this event had many calming activities, such ...

After yet another failure in a national tournament by the United States Men’s Soccer Team (USMNT), the team continues to be overhyped. Quite frankly, and rightfully so, they’re the laughing stock of ...

In the past, there has been no question — a group of fans is called a fanbase. However, in recent years, the term “fandom” has risen to popularity. Do not stop reading now! I have looked into it, and ...