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All content by William Amos

Washington state tragedy reminds Wilkes of flood threats

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
April 25, 2014
Cell phones have been called a distraction in the work place along with in the classroom. New ordinances are in the drawing stages for bans on cell phones in certain environments.

Silencing cell phones in more than the classroom

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
April 15, 2014
The senior capstone calls for adequate preparation, time-management and professionalism. Don’t wait, start now. Junior history major James Gallagher, who has a minor in education, takes charge of the classroom in a practice capstone.

One foot in front of the other, to the capstone

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
April 8, 2014
Students can get the attention they need with a simple visit to the Writing Center on the basement of the Farley Library.

Writing Center guides students with words on paper

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
April 1, 2014
Going abroad might instill fear. But it’s overcoming that fear that leads to an experience students will never forget or regret.

Conquer the fear, get in gear: study abroad

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
March 25, 2014
Staying active, enjoying the moment and thinking good thoughts are key to leading a balanced lifestyle. Most importantly, be human. Remember that vitamins matter, too. Don’t forget to include them in your everyday routine.

Taking steps to ensure healthy, balanced lifestyle

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
March 19, 2014
Phonathon, which made a switch to a completely computer-automated system, is a program that allows students to talk with alumni and gain funding.

Phonathon connects alumni to students, campus

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
February 25, 2014
Wilkes University sophomore basketball player Steve Stravinski.

Getting to know … Steve Stravinski

Jake Cochran, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2014
Avoid turmoil, manage your campus account now

Avoid turmoil, manage your campus account now

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
February 11, 2014
A random act of kindness goes a long way

A random act of kindness goes a long way

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
February 5, 2014

‘I, Frankenstein’ viewers likely will be ‘I, Bored’

William Amos, Staff Writer
January 29, 2014
With its proximity and need for volunteers, the Wilkes-Barre YMCA is the No. 1 place students choose for work-study in the community.

Work study: Doing the work to stay on top

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
January 29, 2014

The 101: Social Media Etiquette

Jake Cochran, Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2014

The 101 Cheat Sheet: Where to browse

Jake Cochran, Editor in Chief
January 29, 2014

Hunger Games Sequel Doesn’t Satisfy Appetite

William Amos, Staff Writer
November 24, 2013

The 101: Finals Survival: Caffeine & Sleep

Jake Cochran, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2013
Polish Room: Keeps heritage, tradition alive

Polish Room: Keeps heritage, tradition alive

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
November 19, 2013

A lesson from the checkout line: mind your manners

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
November 11, 2013
Ruth’s Place more than just shelter for women

Ruth’s Place more than just shelter for women

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
November 11, 2013
PNC serves as official bank for university

PNC serves as official bank for university

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
November 4, 2013

Scott’s ‘The Counsellor’ discussion worthy, but messy

Jake Cochran, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2013
BACCHUS: raising awareness, improving life for all

BACCHUS: raising awareness, improving life for all

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
October 28, 2013
‘Captain Phillips’ impressive true story at sea

‘Captain Phillips’ impressive true story at sea

William Amos, Staff Writer
October 27, 2013
Collaborative creation remembers painful day in U.S.

Collaborative creation remembers painful day in U.S.

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
October 21, 2013

Popular WCLH DJ shot at downtown bar last week

Jake Cochran, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2013

Meet David Claybrook, athlete of the week

Jake Cochran, Editor-In-Chief
October 14, 2013

Building perfect resume, landing potential internship

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
October 8, 2013
Fall Fest: another year brings new fun for everyone

Fall Fest: another year brings new fun for everyone

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
September 30, 2013
Riveting film ‘Rush’ energizes and entertains

Riveting film ‘Rush’ energizes and entertains

William Amos, Staff Writer
September 27, 2013
Great white elephants: those things nobody wants to talk about

Great white elephants: those things nobody wants to talk about

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
September 22, 2013

New film “Prisoners” a unique, gripping mystery-drama

William Amos, Staff Writer
September 22, 2013
Celebrating the Colonel; building image campaign

Celebrating the Colonel; building image campaign

Alyssa Stencavage, L&A&E Editor
September 17, 2013
Transplants’ reunite for album ‘In a Warzone,’

Transplants’ reunite for album ‘In a Warzone,’

Jake Cochran, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2013
Aura Om Yoga, more than just the practice of yoga

Aura Om Yoga, more than just the practice of yoga

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
April 23, 2013

Alex Makos wants to make his mark on the tennis dynasty

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
April 23, 2013

Superstition is the way for some athletes

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
April 23, 2013

Women’s lacrosse shocks division with early divisional win

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
April 16, 2013

Keeping cancer away, celebrating and remembering

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
April 14, 2013

Wilkes students, surrounding community join together in service

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
April 9, 2013

Two down, two to go in Wilkes’ English Spring Writers Series

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
March 26, 2013
Super Smash for cash, prizes, charity

Super Smash for cash, prizes, charity

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
March 26, 2013

Longboarding club

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
March 19, 2013

ASB trips: Lending a hand to those around the world

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
March 19, 2013

Innovation councils designed to help improve Wilkes culture

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
February 26, 2013
The Graveyard Shtick: A Grave Approach to... Merle Dixon

The Graveyard Shtick: A Grave Approach to… Merle Dixon

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
February 21, 2013

Special Olympics bring the joy of sports to many

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
February 19, 2013
The Graveyard Shtick: The Sociology of Woodbury

The Graveyard Shtick: The Sociology of Woodbury

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
February 14, 2013

Learning to manage stress, one step at a time

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
February 12, 2013
The Graveyard Shtick: Where do we stand?

The Graveyard Shtick: Where do we stand?

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
February 7, 2013

SOUP-ER bowl fundraiser, Interfaith helps local foodbank

Alyssa Stencavage, Life Editor
February 5, 2013
The Graveyard Shtick: Introducing Negan

The Graveyard Shtick: Introducing Negan

Jake Cochran, Sports Co-Editor
January 31, 2013
Front Row Film School: Psychoanalyzing "Mama"

Front Row Film School: Psychoanalyzing “Mama”

Kat Dodson, Photographer
January 30, 2013

Akeno Sushi restaurant big hit with local college students

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
January 29, 2013

Psych professor opinion

Kat Dodson
December 3, 2012

Making a Thanksgiving away from home in W-B

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
November 20, 2012

Adventures coordinator enjoys new challenge

Alyssa Stencavage, Assistant Life Editor
November 20, 2012
The 101: Options for the End of the World

The 101: Options for the End of the World

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 20, 2012

UFC ON FOX: You’re Doing It Right

Jake Cochran
November 20, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to... The Governor

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… The Governor

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 17, 2012

The man, the myth, the laugh: the life of Matt Gaines

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 13, 2012

You don’t have to be ‘hardcore adventurous’ to have fun

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
November 13, 2012

Times Are Changing: Women’s Division and Strikeforce Folding

Jake Cochran
November 11, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: Dealing with loss

The Graveyard Shtick: Dealing with loss

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 10, 2012

A taste of the world at Wilkes

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
November 6, 2012
The 101: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

The 101: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 6, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: Tying the threads together

The Graveyard Shtick: Tying the threads together

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
November 1, 2012

ES Penitentiary can bring both excitement and apprehension

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
October 31, 2012

Anderson Silva is the most dominant athlete of all time

Jake Cochran
October 31, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: Season Three predictions

The Graveyard Shtick: Season Three predictions

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 25, 2012
Ghouls gather for charity at third annual W-B Zombie Walk

Ghouls gather for charity at third annual W-B Zombie Walk

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 22, 2012

Students spend Fall Break at local animal Shelter

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
October 18, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Carol Peletier

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Carol Peletier

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 15, 2012

The 101: The Walking Dead

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 9, 2012

Small steps for participants, large strides for breast cancer support

Alyssa Stencavage, Assistant Life Editor
October 5, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to... Andrea

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Andrea

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 2, 2012
Dancer turned writer visits Wilkes campus for reading

Dancer turned writer visits Wilkes campus for reading

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
October 2, 2012

This year’s Homecoming to include community service opportunities

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
September 29, 2012

Fall Fashion Tips

Alyssa Stencavage, Assitant Life Editor
September 25, 2012
Renee D'Aoust: From the stage to the page

Renee D’Aoust: From the stage to the page

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 25, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to... Carl Grimes

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Carl Grimes

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 25, 2012
Album Review: NOFX - "Self Entitled"

Album Review: NOFX – “Self Entitled”

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 19, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to... Shane Walsh

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Shane Walsh

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 18, 2012

Making the Switch to Gmail

Alyssa Stencavage
September 17, 2012
The 101: Punk's Not Dead

The 101: Punk’s Not Dead

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 17, 2012
The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Rick Grimes

The Graveyard Shtick: A grave approach to… Rick Grimes

Jake Cochran, Assistant A&E Editor
September 11, 2012
Importance of safe driving and appreciating loved ones

Importance of safe driving and appreciating loved ones

Alyssa Stencavage, Asst. Life Editor
September 3, 2012

A&E Oddsmakers: “Breaking Bad” Mid-Season Finale

Jake Cochran, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 2, 2012

The best techniques to help students prepare for finals

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012

UFC 145 predictions

Jake Cochran, Columnist
April 21, 2012

Lady Colonels continue to impress

Alyssa Stencavage
April 17, 2012

ZUFFA needs clearer conduct code for Twitter

Jake Cochran, Correspondent
April 4, 2012

SG to offer new Casino Week prizes, including skydiving trip

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012

SG hopes The Big Event volunteers make a small difference

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
March 26, 2012
Unimportant Questions with Important People: Georgia Costalas

Unimportant Questions with Important People: Georgia Costalas

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012

Commuter life is not so bad

Alyssa Stencavage, Correspondent
March 12, 2012

Relay campaign wants to ‘kiss cancer goodbye’

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
February 20, 2012

UFC Undisputed 3 hit shelves on Valentine’s Day

Jake Cochran, Columnist
February 15, 2012
Many oblivious of free space to create websites

Many oblivious of free space to create websites

Kat Dodson, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
Alt. Spring Break fundraisers bring in record profits for trips

Alt. Spring Break fundraisers bring in record profits for trips

Alyssa Stencavage, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012

UFC 143: Controversy ends with Diaz retiring

Jake Cochran, Columnist
February 13, 2012
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