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Ariel Reed

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Andrew Seaman addresses students by talking to them about general business practices and ways to improve their online presence.

Alumnus meets with business students about networking

Ariel Reed, Managing Editor
October 5, 2022

Colonels athletics in action throughout the week

Ariel Reed
April 6, 2022

BB: The process of balancing school, sports and a full-time job

Ariel Reed, Managing Editor
April 4, 2022

Wilkes-Barre versus “King’s-Barre” – Football Tweet Statistics

Ariel Reed, Managing Editor
February 16, 2022

WSOC: Emily Bidelspach’s impact on Wilkes women’s soccer

Ariel Reed, Sport Editor
November 10, 2021

MBB: Returning starters look to lead this team deep in MAC

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
November 3, 2021

SWIM: Colonels look forward to in-person meets this season

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
October 27, 2021

MSOC: Bombardment of goals lifts Wilkes over Immaculata

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
September 29, 2021

WVB: Service aces carry Colonels over Cairn to victory

Ariel Reed and Zara Lantzman
September 22, 2021

MSOC: Overtime goal from Rangers breaks Colonel win streak

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
September 15, 2021
Fall sports return to Wilkes after 2020 season drought

Fall sports return to Wilkes after 2020 season drought

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
September 6, 2021
Rumors on Tuesday centered around athletes and their potential role in causing the increase in the upsurge in positive cases on campus. Additional rumors included athletics being canceled or that the campus was at risk of closing and sending students home. The Beacon took these rumors to the attention of the administration.

Wilkes administration addresses rumors amidst an upsurge in cases on campus; sending students home is a last resort

Sean Schmoyer and Ariel Reed
March 17, 2021
Tyler Barrow, male athlete of the week.

Male Athlete of the Week: Tyler Barrow

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Abby Keating, female athlete of the week.

Female Athlete of the Week: Abigayle Keating

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Junior guard Sean Coller hit a three-pointer late in the second half to give the Colonels a two-point lead.

MBB: Coller’s late three-pointer secures win over Stevens

Ariel Reed, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Junior Kendall Castro skated towards the goal to score against Chatham University.

[Photo] WIH: Colonels fall in back-to-back contests with Chatham

Chris Gowarty, Asst. Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Senior Liam Flaherty controlled his opponent in the second period of his match to earn a 10-7 decision in hopes of leading the Colonels to victory.

[Photo] WREST: Lineup modifications fall short against No. 9 Stevens

Baylee Guedes, Sports Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
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[Photo] BLM Movement gains strength amongst professional athletes

Dylan Mehl, Co-Sports Editor
August 18, 2020
Female Athlete of the Week: Kacee Diehl

Female Athlete of the Week: Kacee Diehl

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Male Athlete of the Week: Kevin Long

Male Athlete of the Week: Kevin Long, senior cross country runner

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Head coach John McNichol questioned a call made during Wilkes’ Sept. 7, 2019 contest against RIT.

Head coach John McNichol’s past, present and future with Wilkes women’s soccer

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor
September 16, 2020

Coronavirus takes its toll on all levels of collegiate football

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor
August 18, 2020
MAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19

MAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19

Ariel Reed, Co-Sports Editor
July 24, 2020
No. 8 Maddie Kelley (women's basketball/field hockey) and No. 19 Karlye Huffman (women's volleyball) will face-off in the final Twitter poll to determine the Women's Athlete of the Year for 2020. Voting will take place on Twitter on the @WilkesBeacon account. Voting begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and runs until 8 p.m. on Thursday.

MLAX Spring Feature: Who could have potentially made it into the AOTY bracket from Wilkes men’s lacrosse?

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
April 12, 2020

WBB: A day in the life of an athlete; a freshman’s perspective on the transition from high school to college

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
WBB: Colonels graduate four seniors

WBB: Colonels graduate four seniors

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
MBB: Colonels Fall On Senior Night

MBB: Colonels Fall On Senior Night

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
King's players, from left to right Emily Kriston, Kristen Coleman, Kayla Dillinger, Mackenzie Yori, Rebecca Prociak, Emily Morano, Samantha Rajza, Zoe Stein and Sarah Keiskell-Mann.

Rival basketball teams unite for local Play4Kay fundraiser

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Outside hitter Zach Evans (1) recorded seven kills and two blocks in Wilkes’ 3-0 sweep against Neumann University in their season-opener on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

MVB: Fresh talent leaves Czopeck optimistic for 2020 season

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Wilkes football is participating in the Beads of Courage charity by displaying their beads on keychains or backpacks.

Crosstown rivals come together off the field for Beads of Courage

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Sophomore setter Karlye Huffman prepares the ball for senior middle hitter Michele Natale in the third set against DeSales.

WVB: Wilkes, DeSales promote Go for the Gold Foundation

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019

NFL: Are the Steelers strong enough to overcome injuries?

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Freshman midfielder Hannah Hart put home a chip shot to claim the 2-1 Colonel lead in the 31st-minute of play.

WSOC: Bidelspach scores twice in Colonels 3-1 HOCO victory

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
Senior Michele Natale (left) and sophomore Karlye Huffman (right) watch in anticipation during their 3-0 sweep against FDU.

WVB: Lineup switch proves efficient in win over FDU-Florham

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
Wilkes senior captain Kyle Bentz fights for positioning on a corner kick in Thursday night’s 1-0 contest against Susquehanna.

MSOC: Wilkes’ stout defense holds firm against Susquehanna

Ariel Reed, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
Sophomore Emily Bidelspach tied the game at 1-1 on a ball from 20-yards out that beat the Tigers' goalie early in the second half.

WSOC: Questionable goal stifles Colonels, leads to 2-1 loss

Ariel Reed and Kirsten Peters
September 10, 2019
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