Photo by Madalyn Mirallegro
Dear Scout alumni,
It is exciting to think that this February will mark 125 years of The Scout’s existence.
As many of you know, The Scout is Bradley’s longest-running student organization and has employed many staff members and undergone several makeovers since its foundation in 1898 (I still cannot believe that I have been selected to be the Editor-in-Chief, so if anyone can tell me when the nerves go away, that would be fantastic).
As I’m sitting here writing this letter, to all the past Scout alumni, I can’t help but get a little sentimental and teary-eyed.
This is where many of us hold memories of late nights, stressful deadlines, inside jokes and so many memories from our years on staff. Currently, on our chalkboard, we have a clock out tracker for our editing nights, a Greek life police reports leaderboard and, of course, staff quotes that hopefully never see the light of day.
I’m sure for some of you The Scout is a distant memory, a job that helped guide you on the path that you have taken – whether it be a career in journalism or one that doesn’t involve checking the AP Stylebook 24/7. No matter where you are now, I hope that The Scout has left an impact on you that makes you smile when you think about your time in the office.
Without having The Scout as part of my college career, I have no clue what I would be doing every Thursday night. This office has given me a space to grow as a journalist and as a person; that is all thanks to you, the alumni, for keeping The Scout alive for all of these years.
I hope you enjoy reading about The Scout and its history in this special edition. The current staff has put our hearts and soul into making it one of the best yet.
I’ll do everything I can to keep this office up and running for these next two years, so it can continue on for another 125,
Madalyn Mirallegro
The Scout Editor-in-Chief (2023-2025)
