The Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance has concluded after more than three years, raising $161,206,751. That makes it the largest and most successful fundraising effort in Bradley’s history. The goal of the campaign was to raise $150 million to provide essential resources for scholarships, academic…
Posts published in October 2011
Students can expect to see change at Bradley over the next five years, not only visually on campus, but academically as well. Earlier this week, a committee composed of Provost David Glassman, Vice President of Campus Affairs Gary Anna and several members of faculty, staff…
After getting stuck in an eight-match losing streak, the Bradley volleyball team has broken out of its rut with two consecutive wins. On Tuesday, Bradley defeated Loyola-Chicago in three straight sets: 25-21, 25-20 and 25-20. “I thought everybody stayed focused and played on our side…
The Hartmann Center has worn many hats over the years and some believe that remnants of its history still reside in the building. It was constructed in 1909 as the Hewitt Gymnasium, with an indoor track, swimming pool and a basketball court that seated 1,200…
When people think about what makes an athlete, they think of tall, fast, big and ego-driven people. Bradley senior Bobby Smith doesn’t exactly fit that bill. The 6-foot-1 mid-fielder isn’t blessed with any outrageous physical traits or an inflated ego. “I’m not very athletic,” Smith…
The health center has recently seen an increase in flu shots and vaccinations, said Director of Health Services Jessica Higgs. “We’ve given out over 100 more flu shots than last year, which is always encouraging for a healthy winter,” she said. “Since school started Aug. 22…
This week the Association of Residence Halls and students teamed up in the fight against breast cancer, holding several events around campus to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research. A spa night was held in Lydia’s Lounge on Tuesday evening and featured make…
SESSION 9 A tight, creepy, psychological thriller about a group of asbestos removers tasked with cleaning a mental hospital, “Session 9” is surprising for a number of reasons. Though there is violence, it is relatively muted and mostly gore-free. We learn a lot about the…
Two Internet stars-turned-love gurus visited Bradley to teach students about college dating last Friday night in the Student Center Ballroom. Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell, two friends and self-proclaimed college dating coaches, put up a YouTube video in 2008 advertising themselves for a double date.…
It’s basketball season, and I couldn’t be more excited. Although some fans are disappointed they can’t watch Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls lose to the Miami Heat or some other team this season, I’m pumped that college basketball is finally returning. College hoops have…