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The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow

The Beacon
The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow

The Beacon

Purvit Patel, Photographer

Purvit Patel is an Environmental Engineering with a minor in Political Science and Geology Class of 2018. He started as a sports photographer, and now serves as one of two Chief photographers on staff.

Purvit chose to work for the Beacon due to the amazing staff and love of photography, and has been on staff for four semesters.

All content by Purvit Patel
Wilkes Baseball

[Photo] BASE: Spring Preview

Kirsten Peters, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Junior baseball player, Joe Champi

[Photo] Getting to know… Joe Champi

April 11, 2017
Junior softball player, Christina Gambino

[Photo] Local sports officials encourage Wilkes students to “get in the game”

Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
April 11, 2017
Junior Tennis Player Andrew Neidig

[Photo] Getting to know… Andrew Neidig

April 7, 2017
#26 Joe Champi throws to first base.

[Photo] Joe Champi leads the Colonels in his senior year

Brandon Gubitosa, Sports Writer
April 4, 2017
Junior Field Hockey player, Keighlyn Oliver

[Photo] Three Wilkes Wrestlers named NWCA Division III Scholar All-Americans

Taylor Ryan, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2017
Senior Baseball player Johnny Jan Jr.

[Photo] Getting to know... Johnny Jan Jr.

February 21, 2017
Junior softball player Nicole Cumbo

[Photo] Getting to know... Nicole Cumbo

February 21, 2017
Danny Sales, Junior Men's Volleyball Player

Getting to know… Danny Sales

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
February 14, 2017
Samantha Lawlor, Junior Lacrosse Player

Getting to know… Samantha Lawlor

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
February 14, 2017
Samantha Lawlor, Junior Lacrosse Player

[Photo] Wilkes Lacrosse teams set the bar high going into season

Taylor Ryan, Sports Co-Editor
February 14, 2017
First-year player #12 Mark Mullins looks to receive a pass from #22 Clay Basalyga

[Photo] Leicht: Coach of the Year; sustains Wilkes’ tennis dynasty

Pankil Chander, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Freshman Swimmer

[Photo] Getting to know... Maura Clarke

February 7, 2017
Senior Wrestler

[Photo] Getting to know... Jake Brook

February 7, 2017
Senior basketball player, Em Meinhart

Getting to know… Em Meinhart

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
January 31, 2017
Sophomore basketball player, Marcus Robinson

Getting to know… Marcus Robinson

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
January 31, 2017
Marcus Robinson has scored 59 3-point field goals this season, which is the most for any individual player in the Middle Atlantic Conference.

[Photo] Men’s volleyball begins action as 21st Wilkes varsity sport

Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
January 31, 2017
Getting to know... Jarret Colvin

Getting to know… Jarret Colvin

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 15, 2016
Sophomore soccer player and swimming, MC Treuting

Getting to know… MC Treuting

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 15, 2016
Freshman volleyball player, Jamey Mikovich

Getting to know… Jamey Mikovich

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 8, 2016
Sophomore soccer player, Alyssa Shaver

Getting to know… Alyssa Shaver

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 8, 2016
Junior cross country runner, Kaitlin Sitch

Getting to know… Kaitlyn Sitch

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 1, 2016
Freshman football player, Jose Tabora

Getting to know… Jose Tabora

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 1, 2016
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[Photo] 2016 Casino Night teams up with the backpack project

Kylie Dillon, Staff writer
October 31, 2016
Humans of Wilkes University

Humans of Wilkes University

Purvit Patel
October 31, 2016
Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Young recorded five saves in the shutout against SUNY Cortland.

[Photo] Late season shut-outs lift women’s soccer into the MAC playoffs

Danny Van Brunt, Sports Co-Editor
November 1, 2016
Junior volleyball player, Madison Scarfaro

(The Halloween version of) Getting to know… Madison Scarfaro

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 25, 2016
Junior football player, Glenn Weist

(The Halloween version of) Getting to know… Glenn Weist

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 25, 2016
Junior football player, Glenn Weist

[Photo] Wilkes hires coaches for new men’s and women’s ice hockey teams

Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Humans of Wilkes University

Humans of Wilkes University

Purvit Patel
October 19, 2016
Junior football player, Garrett Armstrong

Getting to know… Garrett Armstrong

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 11, 2016
Sophomore soccer player, Nicolette Towlen

Getting to know… Nicolette Towlen

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Wilkes names 2016 Homecoming King and Queen

October 7, 2016
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[Photo] Dino’s Pizza Express slices out hunger one cut at a time

Kimberly Hein, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2016
Freshman Football player, Chris DeFrancesco

Getting to know… Chris DeFrancesco

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 4, 2016
Junior Field Hockey player, Marissa Surdy

Getting to know… Marissa Surdy

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 4, 2016
Senior Soccer Player, Ryan Rompolski

Getting to know… Ryan Rompolski

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 27, 2016
Junior Volleyball Player, Grace Boyle

Getting to know… Grace Boyle

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 27, 2016
Senior Football player, Storm Deemer

Getting to know… Storm Deemer

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 20, 2016
Junior Women's Soccer player, Micaela Oliverio

Getting to know… Micaela Oliverio

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 20, 2016
Senior Football player, Storm Deemer

[Photo] Wilkes students challenged to go outdoors and be active

Taylor Ryan, Sports Co-Editor
September 20, 2016
Senior Football Player Marcellus Hayes

Getting to know… Marcellus Hayes

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 12, 2016
Sophomore Michael Murphy #25 dives for a loose ball in the home opener at Schmidt Stadium.

[Photo] Wilkes football falls to Muhlenberg in home-opening thriller

Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
September 12, 2016
Senior Football Player, Dre Roberts

Getting to know… Dre Roberts

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
September 12, 2016
Getting to Know...Josh Slocum Junior Baseball Player

Getting to Know…Josh Slocum Junior Baseball Player

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
April 19, 2016
Getting to Know...Jenna Graziano Junior Softball Player

Getting to Know…Jenna Graziano Junior Softball Player

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
April 19, 2016

Getting to know… Weston Miller Sophomore Lacrosse Midfielder

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
March 15, 2016
Getting to know... Madeleine Brownsey Senior Lacrosse Player

Getting to know… Madeleine Brownsey Senior Lacrosse Player

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
March 15, 2016
Getting to know... Alex Kramer Junior Baseball Player

Getting to know… Alex Kramer Junior Baseball Player

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
February 1, 2016
Getting to know... Nicole Cumbo Sophomore Softball Pitcher

Getting to know… Nicole Cumbo Sophomore Softball Pitcher

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
February 1, 2016
Getting to know... Peter Feno Junior Swimmer

Getting to know… Peter Feno Junior Swimmer

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 24, 2015
Getting to know... Amanda Lope Sophomore Swimmer

Getting to know… Amanda Lope Sophomore Swimmer

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 24, 2015
Concerned students wish to find the feline a forever home before the cold, winter months.

[Photo] ‘Kirby cat’ in need of a forever home; adoption

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
November 24, 2015
Getting to know... Covey Austin Sophomore Wrestler

Getting to know… Covey Austin Sophomore Wrestler

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 16, 2015
Getting to know... Danica Benson Sophomore Libero

Getting to know… Danica Benson Sophomore Libero

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 16, 2015
Getting to know... Austin Paisley sophomore swimmer

Getting to know… Austin Paisley sophomore swimmer

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 9, 2015
Getting to know... Cassie Morey Senior Swimmer

Getting to know… Cassie Morey Senior Swimmer

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 9, 2015
Getting to know...Matt Grossman Sophomore Wrestler

Getting to know…Matt Grossman Sophomore Wrestler

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 2, 2015
Getting to know...Sarah O'Hara Sophomore Basketball Player

Getting to know…Sarah O’Hara Sophomore Basketball Player

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 2, 2015
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