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  • Bradley on the edge of the enrollment cliff: Students and staff react to declining numbers

    College enrollment numbers nationwide are declining, and Bradley is no exception.  According to a news release on Sept. 23, the university welcomed 1,064 new students for the fall semester. This includes just 642 freshmen, 150 transfer students, 119 online students and 153 graduate students.  These…

    Scarlett Rose Binder - News Editor October 3, 2025
  • How Jimmy Kimmel’s punchline became a power struggle

    They say laughter is the best medicine, unless it’s aimed at the wrong target.  Jimmy Kimmel learned that lesson on Sept. 15, when, in a monologue, he suggested Republicans were doing everything in their power to make it known that Charlie Kirk’s killer was left-leaning…

    Jordan Jones - Assistant Voice Editor October 3, 2025
  • Men’s golf shoots historical third round at Dolenc Invitational

    Bradley men’s golf took a trip down to the Missouri border, 10 minutes from St. Louis, for a beautiful two days of golf. The Braves had an impressive performance on Monday and Tuesday, finishing tied for ninth out of 19 teams competing at SIU Edwardsville’s…

    Mark Wagner - Sports Co-Editor October 3, 2025
  • ‘One Battle After Another’ is as incredible as it is important

    The last time Paul Thomas Anderson wrote and directed a movie set in the present day was 2002’s “Punch Drunk Love.” After a long time of sticking to period pieces, I wondered if he’d be able to transition back to filming in a modern setting.…

    Paul Swartz - Voice Editor October 3, 2025
  • Animated K-pop idols fight demons, real ones fight their labels

    “KPop Demon Hunters” has brought a spotlight to the K-pop industry.  The Netflix original movie has over 314 million views and has become the platform’s most-watched film of all time. With its action sequences and infectious soundtrack, the animated musical has introduced millions within Western…

    Nikko Wotherspoon - Copy Editor October 3, 2025
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Bradley on the edge of the enrollment cliff: Students and staff react to declining numbers

Bradley on the edge of the enrollment cliff: Students and staff react to declining numbers

By Scarlett Rose Binder - News Editor on October 3, 2025

College enrollment numbers nationwide are declining, and Bradley is no exception.  According to a news release on Sept. 23, the university welcomed 1,064 new students for the fall semester. This includes just 642 freshmen, 150 transfer students, 119 online students and 153 graduate students.  These…

Column: MLB needs to bring back Game 163

Column: MLB needs to bring back Game 163

By Ethan Diamond - Sports Co-Editor on October 3, 2025

Major League Baseball’s postseason kicked off on Tuesday. While it’s an exciting time for fans of the sport, there has been one notable absence from the baseball calendar over the past few seasons. Game 163. Once the league’s answer to ties in the standings, Game…

Second time’s the charm: CSA brings back J’ouvert with Synergy

Second time’s the charm: CSA brings back J’ouvert with Synergy

By Injy Wasfy - Assistant News Editor on October 3, 2025

J’ouvert (joo-VAY), a vibrant street carnival celebration, may have started in 18th-century Trinidad to mock French colonists, but the Caribbean Student Association (CSA) brought it to Bradley on Sept. 26 to celebrate their heritage with everyone. “Traditionally, in Trinidad and other Caribbean islands, it’s done…

Rapid recap: Braves soar in conference play

Rapid recap: Braves soar in conference play

By Ian Manley - Contributor on October 3, 2025

Bradley volleyball entered conference play 6-6 last weekend, with matches against Evansville and Illinois State on the horizon. The Braves’ season had not gone exactly as planned, as the team struggled against teams with winning records.  The tide shifted against the Purple Aces. The Braves…

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