Drop D chords, thundering bass drums and abrasive screams are not for everyone. Metal music is not for the faint of heart. It packs so much emotion and power behind every note and scream. But those who love metal are more than just fans. They…
Posts published in October 2009
If you care about things that truly matter in this world, such as New York Yankees football, buying the 84th season of “House” on DVD or Halloween costumes involving the word “sexy” followed by various occupations, this column may not necessarily be your cup of…
Some students may have recently received a surprise in their financial assistance packages as part of the government’s new stimulus plan. Director of Financial Assistance Dave Pardieck said with the new plan, some students who meet a certain level of financial need through the FAFSA…
When Jason Preston arrived at Bradley, he said he was surprised to find there was a limited amount of places to purchase Bradley apparel. “I grew up by the University of Illinois, so I was used to being able to get anything in orange and…
Todd Gitlin informed a full audience of the alarming dangers altering journalism on campus this week. The chair of the Ph. D. program in communications at Columbia University’s lecture was called “A Glut of Crisis: Journalism and the Prospects for Democracy” discussed what Gitlin said…
The Department of English is offering students a chance to win $500. Its 12th annual James Ballowe Personal Essay Contest is open to all Bradley students and requires a creative, nonfiction essay, ranging from an autobiography to a personal commentary on any subject. The essay…
The Smith Career Center hosted the largest Graduate School Fair yet with a total of 75 registered programs last Thursday. Students had the opportunity to speak to representatives from a variety of areas such as law, business, communications and many more. Participating programs came from…
Even though the 1,000 or so students rallying for MAP grants last week were more than a block away from the capitol, their cries were undoubtedly heard by those inside it. The group of students, including about 200 from Bradley, were gathered in Springfield to…
At some schools, condoms sit in baskets like Easter eggs, free for the taking. But not at Bradley. Not yet, at least. Student Senate voted Monday to pass a resolution that gives Wellness Programs the initial authority to distribute free condoms on campus. Though the…
It was cold. It was wet. It was raining. What a great day for Homecoming soccer. The Braves faced off against the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday for Bradley’s annual homecoming game. The Bulldogs (5-3-1) struck first and struck fast. In the 8th minute of the…