With six returning players and six new freshmen, the Bradley women’s tennis team has high expectations for the spring season. “We have a tremendous amount of depth, which was lack- ing last season,” said coach Scott Petersen. “We feel that no matter who is in…
Posts published in January 2012
Sometimes popular culture goes beyond simply being adored. Some of it’s elevated into the highest of canon of public opinion. But do they all deserve to be there? In “Kill Your Idols,” the so-called modern classics are going to be held up to tough scrutiny…
Every five years, the university updates its roadmap for the coming projects, changes and improvements in the Strategic Plan. Well, 2012 is the first year for the new plan, and it is being considered by the Board of Trustees this afternoon. This plan is highly…
Main Street Commons will be home solely to upperclassmen starting next semester. Last fall, Bradley put together a pilot program offering apartment- style housing as an option for incoming freshmen. Alan Galsky, Vice President for Student Affairs, said the program’s goal was to mimic an…
While students and faculty were away over break, many people opted to sign their house or apartment up for the Bradley University’s Police Department Vacant House Program. And for one home, signing up saved these students a few valuable belong- ings. “We caught one burglary…
Kentucky There is one team in college basketball that stands above the rest. They have more talent than any team in the nation, boasting six McDonald’s All-Americans, and also happen to hold the No. 1 spot in the country. The Kentucky Wildcats have raced to…
In an effort to reduce Bradley’s environmental footprint, food waste from cafeterias on campus is being collected and turned into compost. Simply put, composting is the process of organic matter, such as food scraps and dead leaves, breaking down. About one-third of all the garbage…
The Eagle Scouts have arrived to campus, providing students with a new opportunity for leadership. While many students may have been involved with Boy Scouts in their youth, the Eagle Scouts are an elite achievement few have reached. It is the highest rank in Scouting,…
This weekend, the sports world will descend on Indianapolis in preparation for Super Bowl XLVI. As a native of Indianapolis, I couldn’t be more proud to see the biggest game in sports in my hometown. With the Colts suf- fering through a 2-14 season, I’ve…