On Oct. 30, 1999, a McDonald’s employee was robbed and fatally shot in the Main Street restaurant’s parking lot shortly after closing. The incident triggered fear throughout the Bradley community. Within three months, emergency blue light phones were installed on campus. Since its introduction in 2000, the emergency phones have provided students with a sense of security. “Emergency preparedness is always a good thing to have,” said senior physics major Ryan Crawford. “It’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it [...]

Bradley students and their siblings will be able to see a break dancing group with a unique spin tomorrow night as part of the Activities Council of Bradley University’s annual Siblings Weekend. Brakesk8, a break-dancing roller-skating group, will perform tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Markin Center. Brakesk8 has participated in MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” in 2008 and on “America’s Got Talent,” in addition to touring nationwide. “We are also really excited to have Brakesk8,” said Kyrsta Schauer, the ACBU Siblings Weekend Coordinator. “[This] [...]

The Muslim Student Association hosted Islam Awareness Week this past week to help students, faculty and members of the community better understand and appreciate the religion of Islam. This year’s theme was “Islamophobia in the Western Media.” Islamophobia is a phenomenon in which individuals harbor an irrational prejudice, hatred or fear of Islam and Muslims, believing that Islam is a violent political ideology rather than a religion. MSA hosted several speakers throughout the week with the purpose of addressing this misunderstanding. “[We are hosting these [...]

Starting this Friday, the menu of Lydia’s Lounge will feature a menu geared toward students with a sweet tooth. Leaving behind traditional late night greasy foods, the lounge will now be filled with desserts. “We are trying to make this a destination spot, something different and new,” said Director of Dining Services Ron Gibson. “We certainly do not want to compete with Center Court.” The idea was conceived during a Student Senate meeting, and freshman Holly Alquire has made it a personal project to bring [...]

Bradley’s Panhellenic community will not be seeing expansion any time soon, but that may change in the future. Director of Fraternity and Sorority Development Jesse Koch said welcoming a new sorority to campus is something that has been discussed in the past and is a topic that will be revisited next fall after recruitment. “Our community is growing and some chapters are getting too big,” said Katie Clemens, 2010-11 Panhellenic Recruitment Chair. “Also if Bradley is looking to have larger graduating classes, it would make [...]

Two weeks have gone by since the condom distribution program began in residence hall offices, and program administrators said they have received nothing but positive feedback. “The distribution has gone smoothly,” said Executive Director of Residential life and Leadership Nathan Thomas. “Everyone seems respectful of the program. There have only been a few minor things, but no blatant problems. Overall I think it has been fairly successful.” For the first time on campus, condoms are available to students in dorms or the Wellness Center free [...]

University President Joanne Glasser is recovering from surgery and returned to campus earlier this week. Glasser announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer in December and underwent surgery later in the month. “No one really ever thinks they will be struck by cancer and hear those words, ‘you have cancer,’” she said. “I eat healthy, I take care of myself, there is no breast cancer in my family. But this insidious disease can land on any doorstep. No one is immune.” This is the second time [...]

For many, Valentine’s Day is full of gifts, chocolate and excite- ment. But for Assistant Director of Student Affairs Dain Gotto, this special day may be more nerve racking than love-filled. Earlier this week, Gotto announced that on Feb. 15 he will start his first day at Northern Illinois University as the Assistant Director of Campus Activities Board, leaving behind the Activities Council of Bradley University and an advising position with Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. “Although it is Dain’s job to work with student organizations, [...]

While ringing in the New Year with drinks and celebration, 214 new Illinois laws went into effect. Some are small, while others might encourage you to change your habits. Here are just a few laws you should know: • Time to Buckle Up Backseat Riders: In effect Jan. 1, adults 18 or older) riding in the back seat of a vehicle are required to be buckled in. Failure to use a back- seat seatbelt can result in ticketing and a fine up to $25. Prior to [...]

For Mike and Denise Stillman, the movie “Field of Dreams” is about more than baseball. “‘Field of Dreams’ was the first movie we saw as a couple, and we always played the soundtrack while studying,” Denise said. “The movie has good memories for the both of us.” Now the iconic movie will play a larger role in their lives than just memories. The couple purchased and is working on a contract for the property where the “Field of Dreams” was filmed. “I feel like a [...]