For two years now, I have been producing weekly issues of the Icebox. I have been playing Smash for far longer, however. The game has been a core part of my life ever since I was five years old. Now, ...

New York Times bestselling author and winner of the 2017 Man Booker prize, George Saunders visited Wilkes University on ...

It’s been just over a week now since Alexander Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal scoring record in the National Hockey League (NHL).  Now, the debates begin and the top 3 player ...

The stage was set and the crowd went wild for the annual GSA drag show that was held on Friday night on April 11. The event ...

Sydney Allabaugh is the editor-in-chief of The Beacon and will graduate in May 2025 with a degree in Communication Studies. Outside of her work at The Beacon, she is the director of Wilkes Now and ...

Donating blood saves lives. Did you know one donation of blood can save up to three lives? Blood donations help hospitals maintain a steady supply in emergency situations like traumas and emergency ...

In the past week and a half, the spring sports season has continued, with Wilkes Softball continuing their Landmark Conference play. Since April 9, the team has played five games, all at home.  On ...

Sydney Allabaugh is the editor-in-chief of The Beacon and will graduate in May 2025 with a degree in Communication Studies. Outside of her work at The Beacon, she is the director of Wilkes Now and ...