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Braves basketball shoots for a spot in NCAA

Bradley will kick off its postseason at 2:35 p.m. against Southern Illinois today at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Students traveling to this weekend’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament will receive free admission to Bradley’s games only. Although the Braves are only guaranteed one game…

Fallon questionable as host

I already miss Conan O’Brien. With his show closing up Feb. 20, it has been a hard two weeks without the funniest man on late night TV. I am not concerned with the fact that he will be taking Jay Leno’s post and the move…

Sigma Nu sues councilwoman

Sigma Nu fraternity filed a lawsuit on Thursday against three individuals for trespassing at the house in September. The suit was filed in Peoria County Court against second district Councilwoman Barbara Van Auken, Andrew Rand and Sid Ruckriegel. In September, the group approached members of…

New VP has plans to raise money, improve alumni relations

The new vice president for advancement’s office doesn’t have any furniture yet, but although his workspace may be sparse, he has plenty of hefty tasks in front of him. Pat Vickerman is in charge of raising funds for The Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance that…

Ideas to add to stimulus package

The economic stimulus plan has some high points. However, it’s my thought that it has left a few areas out. And since we’re going to be the ones paying for our country’s mistakes, we should have a say in what some of the money goes…

BU Police buy Ford Explorer for use in extreme weather

Less than a month ago, Bradley officials decided the university needed another police vehicle. Instead of getting the classic Ford Crown Victoria police car recognizable to many students, a four-wheel drive Ford Explorer was purchased instead. “The mission of this vehicle is different than other…

BU set to see Athletic Performance Arena in 2010

In March 2010, athletes will have a new building to call home, Planning Supervisor Kim Green said. When construction on the Athletic Performance Arena is finished, most Bradley sports teams will play and practice there. “The area will primarily be meant for men’s and women’s…

Letter to the Editor: Science fiction writer lived successful life

As some may have noted, Philip Jose Farmer, one of Bradley’s more famous alumni, passed away Feb. 25. A legendary science fiction author, Phil Farmer came to Peoria in 1922, and lived much of his life here, graduating from Bradley in 1950, and coming back…

Students to square off in Senate electons soon

If you’ve ever wanted to become involved with Student Senate, your chance to do so is approaching quickly. There is a mandatory informational meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Michel Student Center room 5 for anyone interested in becoming a student body officer. “In order…

Baseball swept by Lipscomb in season’s 2nd series

After a 2-0 start to the season, the men’s baseball team was swept last weekend at the hands of the Lipscomb Bisons. Despite early scoring and strong starting pitching, the Braves were unable to win a contest in the three-game series, falling to 2-3 on…

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