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The Beacon
Look around the Wilkes-Barre area and you can see road signs, construction workers and students having to swerve around potholes or find new ways to access campus. That’s the reality Wilkes University students are facing at the moment. With construction beginning as the semester started, issues have arisen for commuters coming to campus and having...
The Beacon
Wilkes’ Student Government (SG) met on Sept. 30. Currently, the treasury budget stands at $39,616. This week, the board welcomed the Student Government freshman class. The room was packed with new faces. Each student introduced themselves, sharing their majors, hometowns, and board positions. President James Cousins and his young son also attended the meetin
The Beacon
It’s that time of year again. Fresh ice, fresh faces and for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it’s a renewal of the season as hockey gets ready to be played at Mohegan Arena. After going a perfect two-for-two in preseason, the Penguins have trimmed their roster and are set to welcome fans back to Mohegan as they...
The Beacon
On Sept. 9, Wilkes’ Student Government (SG) had its second meeting of the 2026-27 school year. The treasury budget for this semester currently stands at $54,000. First off, the board voted to recognize the new Women in Business club. This club will support networking opportunities for female business students. Anyone interested in more information can...
The Beacon
In a small corner of campus, a different kind of therapy took place last Friday–not with a clipboard or couch, but rather a small, fluffy cat sitting in someone’s lap or chasing toys around the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Emma Baron, a Navy veteran who served two years in Iraq as a...
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