There are very few bands that are as notorious and have done as much for the metal scene as Slayer. Not only were they infamous for their edgy Satanic/occult imagery but drummer Dave Lombardo also ...

Since the dawn of time, society has been obsessed with beauty. Our desire to stay forever young or turn back the clock to the days of our youth to be “young and beautiful” is ubiquitous in society.

Haley Katona, a junior political science major, is this week’s pick for creative colonel. Katona’s high school experiences and the urge to reinvent how she sees language and emotion are what fuels her ...

After yet another failure in a national tournament by the United States Men’s Soccer Team (USMNT), the team continues to be overhyped. Quite frankly, and rightfully so, they’re the laughing stock of ...

For a Western audience generally unfamiliar with the culture of the Near East—from Libya to Afghanistan, and from Turkey to Yemen—the world of “Dune” feels extremely unfamiliar. In mainstream media, ...

There are few international metal bands that have had the same impact as Sepultura from Brazil. They broke the barrier for heavy metal bands coming out of Latin America, with bands like Angra, Krisiun ...

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 ...

The third annual Athlete of the Year tournament completed its two-day Semifinal Round on Tuesday, advancing two athletes on each side of the bracket to the Championship Round. Action concluded in the ...

has to do a lot with my mom,” said Hime.

On Thursday, Wilkes University’s Programming Board held their “Paws and Unwind” event to destress from midterms. Taking place in the JPAC and Miller Room, this event had many calming activities, such ...

The Roman Emperor Galerius, in his dialogues with ambassadors of the Sassanid Empire, at that time under Shah Narseh, describes that “Rome and Iran are like the two eyes of the Earth,” which for two ...

Recently it seems like every piece of superhero media has been playing with the idea of “passing on the mantle.” The “Marvel Cinematic Universe” is a prime example of this. Within the last three years ...