Posts published in October 2013
For the first time in almost two decades, Bradley will have a mascot: a gargoyle. Following more than two years of focus groups and surveys, the university announced last week that a gargoyle will take shape as a new costumed mascot at athletic games and…
Bradley’s retention rate rose to its highest point in five years, with fraternities and sororities leading the way. The all-university retention rate for the 2012 – 13 school year, measured by the percent- age of freshmen who become sophomores, was 87.8 percent, up from 85.9…
The Bradley soccer team rebounded from two straight home defeats to knock off Belmont 2-0 Tuesday afternoon at Shea Stadium. The Braves had previously lost to No. 6 Cal State Northridge and to unranked Western Illinois in their last two matches at home. With the…
The Hilltop is no stranger to student apathy. However, it seems like we’re finally coming around. “Bradley probably has one of the most apathetic student bodies in the country,” stated staff writer Don “DO” Ohlmeyer in the Oct. 24, 1963 edition of The Scout. “It appears…
While most students headed home for fall break, the Bradley Volleyball team welcomed Missouri Valley Conference newcomer Loyola to the Hilltop. The Braves capped off their season long four game home stand with a convincing 3-0 sweep of the Ramblers (25-22, 25-18, 25-19). Senior Amy…
University President Joanne Glasser stepped up to a glass podi- um sporting a pink jacket in lieu of her usual red attire in support of breast cancer awareness Oct. 9 in Neumiller Hall. Glasser spoke of her personal experience with breast cancer as a two-time…
Can the Blackhawks repeat as champions? In a league where the last team to repeat as champions was in the 1997-98 season, it seems extremely difficult to hoist Lord Stanley’s hardware for the second consecu- tive season. But this season as the Chicago Blackhawks, led…
Oklahoma City Thunder As the weather outside turns colder, the action inside heats up. The NHL has started, and the NBA kicks into action later this month. That means now is the perfect time to figure out who the best team in the NBA will…
Halloween carries many traditions, but for the past four years a new tradition has surfaced with the premiere of “The Walking Dead.” Now in its fourth season, AMC’s thrilling show about survival after a zombie apocalypse is showing no signs of slowing down. Despite a…