Nothing brings a slew of good deeds like Thanksgiving, but since food kitchens tend to be overrun this time of year, there are other ways to do good that often go overlooked. As college students, we are typically broke, and the canned food in our pantries will likely come in handy at some point. But there are ways to help someone in need even if all you’ve got to your name is pocket change. •The Hunger Site This is by far the cheapest, simplest way [...]

It was supposed to be a good weekend for college football with the top two teams in the nation facing off against each other, and although the game was boring, last weekend was much more than a football game. Saturday, Jerry Sandusky, former defensive coordinator for the Penn State football team, was indicted on felony charges for inappropriate contact with at least eight minors. The two-year grand jury investigation brought over 40 counts against Sandusky, ranging from 1996 to 2009. The worst details include people [...]

The relationship between students and police officers on campus has been strained, and when Brian Joschko became the new chief of police this year, this was one of the first areas he attempted to improve. That’s not a simple task. In the past, students saw the Bradley University Police Department as a force of opposition. A high percentage of police reports last year reflected some kind of resistance from students involved, such as refusing to answer questions, take a breathalyzer test or answer the door [...]

The best thing I ever did for my Bradley education was get away from Peoria for the entire fall 2010 semester. Studying abroad is something that every student who has the capability and interest should seriously look into, as it is an opportunity that will likely never come around again in your lifetime. The four months I spent in London was easily the most memorable educational experience I have ever had, along with an eye-opening cultural adventure. Though registration for the May study abroad programs [...]

There seems to be a common misconception by The Scout editorial board that the progress of Student Senate can only be measured in the number of resolutions passed. This is not the case. Three years ago, senate did not pass any resolutions, so passing any now is an accomplishment, but not a measure of progress. In fact, there are many issues that do not require a resolution because they can be worked out with the administration ahead of time. This so-called indicator of progress has [...]

I don’t feel safe on campus, and unfortunately, I’m not the only one. I’ve always been super paranoid about walking around on and off campus at night by myself and try to avoid it as much as possible. However, it’s starting to look like I need to be cautious walking around campus by myself in broad daylight. In the last month, there have been several incidences where a student was robbed on or just off campus before sunset. One was even alarmingly close to noon. [...]

On an academic schedule, many classes have already reached and passed the “halfway” point for the semester. From midterms on, it’s usually a quick finish to finals with winter break just around the corner. By looking at the progress Student Senate has made, or lack there of, it is not evident that we are ten weeks into the school year. This year we have seen two resolutions passed through senate. The first was a proposal to update the current Bradley fight song lyrics and a [...]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic “I have a dream” speech 48 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and he had a vision that America would rid itself of discrimination. Unfortunately, America is not at the point it should be, but it has made plenty of steps in the right direction. It elected its first black president. Title IX and affirmative action showed that politicians cared about helping all Americans without regards to bias. However, it took until 2011 for [...]

I would like to express my thanks to the eight Bradley University sports communications students who participated as interns in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Chicago.  I owe a very special thank you to student Zachary Keesee.  My fifteen year son Chad, who suffers from autism, is a huge NASCAR fan.  We were able to get a few pictures of Chad next to the car when it was on display at Olin Quad. I asked Zachary if it were possible to get an autograph [...]

The first concert of the semester hosted by the Activities Council of Bradley University was not as successful as hoped. The Taking Back Sunday concert sold 1,134 tickets in total, which is a dramatic difference from the 2,516 tickets sold for the Jason Derulo and Mike Posner concert and the 2,570 tickets sold for Weezer. Ticket sales decreased by 55 percent from the Jason Derulo and Mike Posner concert to the Taking Back Sunday, even after ACBU increased advertising with billboards, banners, posters and radio [...]