On Monday evening, Guerrilla Girl Aphra Behn (a.k.a. artist-activist Donna Kaz), gave a lecture titled “Push. Push Back! 9 Steps to Make a Difference with Activism and Art” in Peplow Pavilion. The event was co-sponsored by Bradley University Galleries, Department of Art, ICAC and Women’s…
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The Thaakat Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic organization that raises money to bring free education and medical assistance to communities in Africa and the Middle East. “Thaakat” means “strength” in Urdu, one of the official languages of Pakistan. The Thaakat Foundation is a national organization…
Salsa dancing originated in the sunny Caribbean, but the Bradley Salsa Club is keeping it alive and well in the rainy Midwest. Salsa Club meetings are on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Markin 30. Students are taught by professional dancers Ed and Beverly…
The Infraternity Council (IFC) held a community forum on Oct. 3 addressing the recent changes in Greek life and the student opposition they have felt from the Greek community. Presidents of each fraternity along with other Greek life members gathered to listen to an explanation…
Sorority to host Do Over Prom Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting their f irst ever Do Over Prom, complete with food, music and more. Formal wear is suggested for this e vent from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Oct. 20 in the Michel…
It stings. I watched and felt years, maybe decades of my life come off over the course of a few days. Since April, I had an emotional investment in the New York Yankees. My great-grandfather saw Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig play. My dad watched…
It felt like basketball weather on a crisp 50 degree afternoon in Peoria last Saturday as the men’s and women’s basketball teams invited fans into the Renaissance Coliseum for their annual Red-White Scrimmage. The women tipped-off first and played two 10-minute halves. The White team…
After two victories against Loyola and Valparaiso to extend their conference record to six wins, Bradley volleyball fell to Illinois State 3-1 on Monday in Bloomington. A Bradley win would have tied the team with Illinois State for second place in the conference behind Northern…
Last Friday brought the season’s first snowfall to Peoria, but the show, albeit a frigid one, went on for the men’s and women’s cross country teams as they ran in 38 degree weather at Newman Golf Course. The men’s team placed four athletes in the…
Some things are better with age: wine, cheese, Colin Firth in Mamma Mia. Time isn’t so kind to others. The group I’ve painfully watched suffer the most is once iconic television characters that are now dubbed unacceptable. There are certainly a number of reasons behind…