New York Times columnist David Brooks outlined a few lesser-known principles this week that may make those of us headed for graduation in May want to beg Bradley to take a few credits off our transcripts. A brief summary: America needs to produce 10 million…
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MTV launched a logo redesign this week – one that stripped away the words “Music Television” from the network’s iconic symbol. To me, this confirms my worst fear – that MTV is turning its back on music and forever relegating itself to reality show hell.…
Vancouver, Canada: site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games – where great joy and tragedy occur and timeless story lines play out on slopes and rinks. Let’s start with the good that can come out of the Olympics this year. First of all – the…
You know that box of Valentine’s Day chocolates that are still sitting in your desk drawer because you are trying to eat healthy? Well, good news, eating chocolate can be good for you. Now of course, not all chocolate is good for you, but with…
Campus Police have ticketed two drivers since new laws governing cell phone use went into effect at the start of 2010. Both drivers were ticketed at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Underhill Street near St. Mark Catholic School for drivers talking on cell phones…
Students feel mixed emotions about a new state law that is aimed to keep roads safer. The law prohibits the writing, sending or receiving of text messages, and includes surfing the web and e-mailing. Exceptions are made for drivers who are stopped in traffic and…
Students wanting to go green and save green can get a little help from GreenCells. GreenCells was founded in 2005 by Bradley alumni Jay Hines and Brian Moore with the intent of helping people to save money while going green. GreenCells sells refurbished cell phones…
When Dan O’Rourke graduated in 2005, he already had a job, but he soon gave it up for a rather life altering experience. O’Rourke, after some encouragement, left a job at Caterpillar for the Peace Corps. For 27 months, O’Rourke lived and worked in the…
The Comprehensive Alcohol Action Plan hasn’t lowered underage drinking, nearly three semesters after its implementation, results show. Last semester, 171 students were cited for drinking violations – just four short of the 175 ticketed during the entire 2008-09 school year. “[A] goal of the alcohol…
Cancer survivors, competitive runners and enthusiasts of the color pink alike will likely be pleased with the keynote speaker for graduation. Ambassador Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Race for the Cure, will give this year’s commencement speech. Brinker established…