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…
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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…
I’ve been listening. Whether you’re walking on campus, eating in the student center or sitting in class, your words aren’t safe. I guess you could say your words are never safe because you never really know who’s listening. These past few weeks I’ve been paying…
It’s no secret that teen suicide has increased greatly in the past decade. So why do we treat it like nobody knows? A few weeks ago, in my home city of Denver, Colorado, two teenagers committed suicide. It happened days apart. They attended the same…
Ah, yes, Geisert. Where the food is warm and the freshmen seek shelter. As a senior, I know there’s really no place like a college dining hall. You’ve got your salad bar, sandwich bar, and a variety of different meal options. Something for everyone. Geisert…
Saturday morning cartoons. Nothing beats jumping out of bed, pouring your bowl of cereal and sitting down in front of the TV to enjoy your favorite shows. As I was reminiscing about some of my favorite cartoons of the past, something caught my eye. At…
Forests are becoming engulfed in flames, coastal cities are being flooded with rising ocean levels and famine is forcing us to our knees, but worst of all, we may lose our beautiful and bountiful fields of corn. When will we begin to care? The International…
An email from university president Gary Roberts was sent to all faculty and staff last Tuesday with concerns about Bradley University’s future. Roberts’ email announced the news of a 243-student shortfall in enrollment, which will lead to an operating deficit between $4.5 and $5.7 million…
Although students may still be recovering from the loss of Happy Fish, Pho on Main II is filling a vacancy in Campustown and hoping to fill that casual dining void in our hearts. Pho on Main II is scheduled to open on Sunday, Oct. 14.…
Undressing, eyes shut, taking a step, waiting for the results. It felt like a lifetime before I was brought back to reality by a loud starting beep. Looking down, the number revealed itself: 160.7. While the progress was evident, it wasn’t enough. I had only…