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Eric Casey

Eric Casey, Staff writer, political commentator and “music guru”

Senior Communications major with a concentration in Broadcasting and Journalism. Minor in Integrative Media. Host of radio show “Indie Flavour” on 90.7 WCLH. News addict, music guru, major fan of Horror genre, and attends many concerts. Totally an Anglophile and #1 fan of Doctor Who. Enjoys covering politics, music, and occasional news stories for the Beacon which he joined in fall 2013. Class of 2016.

All content by Eric Casey

Reflections and ‘coming clean’

Eric Casey, Special to The Beacon
June 23, 2016

Indie Flavour: spring music updates!

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
April 1, 2016

A reaction to: Think before you underage drink at Wilkes

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Politically Unapologetic: John Kasich holds MSNBC town hall

Politically Unapologetic: John Kasich holds MSNBC town hall

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
March 12, 2016
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Ohio Governor John Kasich formally announces his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination during a kickoff rally in Columbus, Ohio July 21, 2015. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

John Kasich needs to be GOP nominee

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
March 8, 2016
Politically Unapologetic: John Kasich needs to be GOP nominee

Politically Unapologetic: John Kasich needs to be GOP nominee

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
March 7, 2016

A rebuttal to Anthony Fanucci’s anti-marijuanna article

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 23, 2016
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Ohio Governor John Kasich formally announces his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination during a kickoff rally in Columbus, Ohio July 21, 2015. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein

Politically Unapologetic: Republicans lose debate, Kasich last hope

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 14, 2016

Politically Unapologetic: Sanders wins New Hampshire, battles Clinton in post debate

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 12, 2016

Politically Unapologetic: Rand Paul is out, but now who do I vote for?

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 8, 2016

Indie Flavour: My favorite songs of 2015 part 2

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 5, 2016

Indie Flavour: My favorite songs of 2015 part 1

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 5, 2016

OPINION: Putting the ‘B’ in LGBT

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015
Indie Flavour: new fall releases

Indie Flavour: new fall releases

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
November 17, 2015
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas overhaul

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas overhaul

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 12, 2015
Rand Paul continues underdog status

Rand Paul continues underdog status

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015

Double review: Slaves riding on Wavves

Eric Casey, Staff Writer, Music Guru
November 9, 2015

Lana Del Rey cruises to her own hum

Eric Casey, Staff Writer, Music Guru
October 6, 2015
Politically Unapologetic: Low on funding, high on insanity

Politically Unapologetic: Low on funding, high on insanity

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
October 1, 2015
Jessica Lee Wilkes bringin' the groove back

Jessica Lee Wilkes bringin’ the groove back

Eric Casey, Staff Writer, Music Guru
September 15, 2015
The Griswolds are quite impressive

The Griswolds are quite impressive

Eric Casey, Staff Writer, Music Guru
September 8, 2015

Indie Flavour: Best of the summer

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
September 1, 2015
Politically Unapologetic: What about Bernie Sanders?

Politically Unapologetic: What about Bernie Sanders?

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
August 4, 2015
Indie Flavour: So much music!

Indie Flavour: So much music!

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
May 23, 2015
Kim Schifino from the band Matt & Kim

Matt and Kim are forever young

Eric Casey, Staff Writer, Music Guru
April 21, 2015
Liz de Lise on the road

Liz de Lise on the road

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
April 14, 2015

Hozier makes a bold soulful debut

Eric Casey
March 24, 2015
Anticipated albums, concerts, and more!

Anticipated albums, concerts, and more!

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
March 22, 2015
Hozier makes a bold, soulful debut

Hozier makes a bold, soulful debut

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
George Ezra looks young but sounds old

George Ezra looks young but sounds old

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015

George Ezra looks young, but sounds old

Eric Casey
February 18, 2015
Indie Flavour: thoughts on the 57th Grammy Awards

Indie Flavour: thoughts on the 57th Grammy Awards

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
February 11, 2015
Charli XCX experiences commercial success with sophomore album

Charli XCX experiences commercial success with sophomore album

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 3, 2015
Indie Flavour: My favorite songs of 2014

Indie Flavour: My favorite songs of 2014

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
January 26, 2015
Vance Joy on a riptide to folk stardom

Vance Joy on a riptide to folk stardom

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
January 18, 2015
Azealia Banks releases debut album...and it's about time!

Azealia Banks releases debut album…and it’s about time!

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
December 2, 2014
Indie Flavour: Obscene lyrics & cool new music

Indie Flavour: Obscene lyrics & cool new music

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
November 11, 2014

Tove Lo is staying high…on the charts with “Queen of the Clouds”

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 11, 2014
Indie Flavour: All about that dark pop/rock

Indie Flavour: All about that dark pop/rock

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
November 4, 2014
Indie Flavour: New albums and singles

Indie Flavour: New albums and singles

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
October 27, 2014

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour “Bring Us Together”

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
October 21, 2014
Indie Flavour: My horrible concert experience and other stuff.

Indie Flavour: My horrible concert experience and other stuff.

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
October 20, 2014
Indie Flavour: Perfect autumn playlist

Indie Flavour: Perfect autumn playlist

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
October 13, 2014

Lana Del Rey’s “Ultraviolence” Review

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
September 30, 2014

Ida Maria “Accidental Happiness” review

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
September 23, 2014

Bleacher’s “Strange Desire” album review

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014
Indie Flavour: end of summer recap

Indie Flavour: end of summer recap

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
August 27, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: summer of great music

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
August 10, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: New releases, upcoming album reviews

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
June 27, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: New releases, concert review

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
May 18, 2014
ASME car show

Wilkes ASME club hosts classic car show

Eric Casey, Correspondent
April 30, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: Record Store Day review, music chart news, & more!

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
April 27, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: Coachella review & new music!

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
April 18, 2014

Foster the People releases sophomore album, repeats first

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
April 8, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: Concert recap, & my love for EDM

Eric Casey, Beacon blogger
April 6, 2014

‘Grouplove’ concert gains recognition of unrecognized songs

Eric Casey, Contributing writer
April 1, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: New picks for the week

Eric Casey, Blogger
March 27, 2014

‘Never heard of’ indie rock band breaks records

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
March 26, 2014
Eric Casey

Indie Flavour: New picks for the week

Eric Casey, Correspondent
March 17, 2014

‘Shangri La’ creates gold for young folk artist

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 24, 2014

Theatre Department presents SNL-style sketch comedy

Eric Casey, Correspondent
February 24, 2014

Wilkes University hosts annual winter open house

Eric Casey, Correspondent
February 11, 2014
John Newman - Tribute

Despite latest trend, Newman remains on top

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
February 5, 2014

‘Decades’ chosen as 2014 Winter Weekend theme

Eric Casey, Correspondent
January 28, 2014

New Fitz and The Tantrums album gives good vibes

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
January 28, 2014

Clairy Brown’s ‘Baby Caught the Bus’ brings back retro, motown with modern twist

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 24, 2013

M.I.A. ‘Matangi’ controversial, loud and proud

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
November 19, 2013
Mystery ‘90s band ‘Mazzy Star’ returns

Mystery ‘90s band ‘Mazzy Star’ returns

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
October 31, 2013
Lorde a fresh, unique face in alternative genre

Lorde a fresh, unique face in alternative genre

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
October 24, 2013
Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros album review

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros album review

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
October 14, 2013

We love it! Icona Pop album has flavor, power

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
October 3, 2013
British musician Jake Bugg makes honest music

British musician Jake Bugg makes honest music

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
September 20, 2013

Top 10 songs you probably missed out on this summer

Eric Casey, Staff Writer
September 9, 2013
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