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The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow

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The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow

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A student gets blood taken at a February 2017 blood drive held by Wilkes University and the American Red Cross.

[Photo] ‘The Red Liquid of Life:’ Wilkes to host blood drive

Seth Platukis, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
Freshman Women's Lacrosse player, Reilley Meanor

[Photo] Getting to know… Reilley Meanor

March 29, 2017
Junior Lacrosse player, Glenn Weist

[Photo] Getting to know… Glenn Weist

March 29, 2017
Senior Matt Reese starts opening day with a strong start at Artillery Park on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Wilkes’ baseball heads to Fort Pierce to prep for season

Taylor Ryan, Sports Co-Editor
March 1, 2017
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[Photo] One senior and one captain: Casey Evans leads by example

February 21, 2017
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[Photo] Conquer college campus hunger at Wilkes University

Amanda Bialek, Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor
November 14, 2016
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[Photo] Humans of Wilkes: Angel Salceda

November 14, 2016
#87 Garrett Armstrong hauls in a Jose Tabora pass for a Colonel touchdown.

[Photo] Getting to know… MC Treuting

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
November 15, 2016
Women's head coach Stephanie Newmark discusses her vision for the inaugural season.

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

Luke Modrovsky, Asst. Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Senior Ally Paskas soars against King's.

[Photo] Getting to know… Nicolette Towlen

Purvit Patel, Sports Writer
October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Share a cappuccino with your Conversation Partner

Amanda Bialek, Life, Arts & Entertainment Assistant Editor
October 7, 2016
Participants begin stretching during the outdoor yoga session.

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

Taylor Ryan, Sports Co-Editor
September 20, 2016
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[Photo] Allan P. Kirby Lecture; Fisher covers variety of topics; election to stigmas

Toni Pennello, Staff Writer
March 22, 2016
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[Photo] Mary Fisher: “Be a messenger, not a victim”: HIV, AIDS activist speaks out on entrepreneurship in global world

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
March 22, 2016
Phillips, above, explains that she hopes to take sexual assaults on campus down to zero through her position as Title IX coordinator.

[Photo] Wilkes welcomes Samantha Phillips, Title IX: Clery Report; Title IX bill, sexual misconduct, assaults

Toni Pennello, Staff Writer
February 9, 2016
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[Photo] One Day Stand celebrates lung health; nonsmoking

Gabby Glinski, Asst. News Editor
November 24, 2015
Members of the university gather for a moment of silence in honor of the victim's of the Paris attacks.

[Photo] Terror attacks in Paris, failure of shared intelligence services; International community rallies with France while some instill fear in citizens

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
November 24, 2015
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[Photo] Wilkes named military friendly campus for 6th year

Gabby Glinski, Asst. News Editor
November 17, 2015
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[Photo] Profile of a professor: Dr. Edward Schicatano, neuroscience

Dian McKinney, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
The Nov. 12 fire in Bedford Hall caused damage to the university’s ceramics studio.

[Photo] No one injured in Bedford studio fire: Damaged ceramics studio to reopen, says art professor

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2015
Firefighters leaving Bedford Hall after checking the inside of the building.

[Photo] Fire breaks out in Bedford Hall

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2015
Gretchen Yeninas, associate dean of Student Affairs.

[Photo] Anatomy of Administrator: Getting to know Gretchen Yeninas

Toni Pennello, Staff Writer
November 9, 2015
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[Photo] Profile of a Professor: Dr. Chris Zarpentine, philosophy

Toni Pennello, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
During a recent study abroad fair, a representative from Alliance Global Education spoke with Anthony Polizzi, a freshman, mechanical engineering major, and Ashley Bender, a freshman, pre-pharmacy major about international opportunities.

[Photo] Students can ‘Zoom In’ to win monetary awards, study abroad

Toni Pennello, Staff Writer
October 13, 2015
Recent changes surrounding the university’s Sordoni Art gallery (pictured above) have some faculty accusing the administration of a lack of transparency.

[Photo] Some faculty give failing grade to administration’s transparency: Art gallery plans spur shared governance questions

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
October 13, 2015
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[Photo] Assistant Art Director resigns amid controversy;President Leahy: “We are not a museum”

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
October 6, 2015
Students can find out more information on the Tobacco Cessation Treatment by visiting Health and Wellness Services.

[Photo] ‘Tobacco Cessation Treatment’ offered: Help students kick smoking habit in the “butt”

Sarah Bedford, News Editor
September 29, 2015
At last Wednesday’s meeting, members of Student Government were able to view their new office space for the first time since renovations began this summer. The new office is located within the Henry Student center lounge which was once meeting space and the Leadership room.

[Photo] Student government changes: New faces and spaces

Alyssa Mursch, Social Media Director
September 29, 2015
At left: Anthony Fanucci and Makia Stocker prepare for homecoming festivities in the Alumni office. “Family of Colonels” is the theme for Wilkes Homecoming 2015. It will take place Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, with various activities thoughout the weekend.

[Photo] Wilkes University Homecoming 2015 to be a family affair

James Jaskolka, Editor-in-chief
September 29, 2015
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