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All content by Emily Cherkauskas

‘A Man Called Otto’ and the difficult path to acceptance

Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2023
SG notes: Sept. 14

SG notes: Sept. 14

Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2022
Within the basement of the Eugene S. Farley Library, an unindentified, presumed staff member, assesses the destroyed bookshelves and materials.

Archived photos and tour reveal true extent of ood damage

Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2022
As of Saturday, March 26, Dance Marathon raised more than $11,500 for the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network, as announced by Donald Ballou, executive director (far left). From left to right, holding the signs: Kaleb Hanson-Richart, special events chair; Cassidy Taylor, external director; AJ Rubino, fundraising chair; Maddy Kinard, internal director; Ariel Reed, finance director; Lauren Gardner, volunteer; Ariano Como, public relations chair. Donations are still being accepted until April 4.

Wilkes hosts second Dance Marathon, exceeds expectations

Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2022

Community mourns the passing of Clayton J. Karambelas ’49

Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021
A Liège waffle with some bananas, strawberries and chocolate sauce.

All Belgium, Wilkes-Barre’s newest Belgian waffle dessert truck

Emily Cherkauskas, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 5, 2021
Current and incoming Wilkes students are encouraged to celebrate Blue and Gold Day on Saturday, May 1 for National Decision Day.

[Photo] Blue and Gold Day set to take place on May 1 for current, prospective Wilkes students

Jordan Daniel, Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2021
Raising money for charity with style through Actions Over Words

Raising money for charity with style through Actions Over Words

Emily Cherkauskas, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2021
Wilkes University graduates Derek Jolley '17 and Dave Heinz '19, as well as fellow band members Frazee Sutphen and Patrick Walton, will honor their late friend with fundraiser to benefit the National Suicide Prevention Hotline on Feb. 13.

Wilkes alumni band set to raise money for suicide prevention with new album, charity performance

Emily Cherkauskas, LA&E Editor
February 12, 2021
Student Government announces Virtual Club Day for Sept. 18: How the changes in format will allow for flexibility in club advertising

Student Government announces Virtual Club Day for Sept. 18: How the changes in format will allow for flexibility in club advertising

Emily Cherkauskas, Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
Instanbul Grill, among other locations, has reopened and is offering outdoor seating.

Local businesses slowly reopen in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

Sara Ross and Emily Cherkauskas
August 18, 2020

To mask or not to mask: Why Wilkes will mask on campus

Emily Cherkauskas, Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer
August 18, 2020

The Black Lives Matter Movement: Getting Involved

Emily Cherkauskas and Maria DiBuo
June 17, 2020
Student Government hosts semi-annual Casino Week

Student Government hosts semi-annual Casino Week

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Profile of a Professor: Dr. Timur Akhunov, visiting, mathematics

Profile of a Professor: Dr. Timur Akhunov, visiting, mathematics

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020

It’s On Us chapter recently awarded $30,000 grant

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Professor Profile: Dr. Andy Ren, digital design & media art

Professor Profile: Dr. Andy Ren, digital design & media art

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Dr. Mark Johnson

Professor Profile: Dr. Mark Johnson, Director of Bands

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
Profile of a Professor: Dr. Danielle Kieck, pharmacy

Profile of a Professor: Dr. Danielle Kieck, pharmacy

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019

Profile of a Professor: Dr. Frances Turner, marketing

Emily Cherkauskas, Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
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