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Mayer’s “Battle Studies” sappy, nothing new

John Mayer is infamous for his love of women – namely beautiful, big-named celebrities.  For a period in time, he was better known as a playboy than a talented singer-songwriter. With “Battle Studies,” however, Mayer aims to gain his credibility back, through his seemingly infinite…

Peoria Heights restaurant offers good food, atmosphere falls short

Taste buds on strike from Peoria’s daily humdrum eats? Got a pocket-searing wad of money to burn? You just might find yourself at the door of Peoria Heights’ chic restaurant, Seven on Prospect.  This self-proclaimed cosmopolitan grill is lost somewhere in the bevy of boutiques…

“The Blind Side” inspirational, about more than just football

Imagine for just a moment what it would be like if your family was never around. Imagine going to school everyday where everyone stares at you like you’re a freak of nature. Imagine what it would be like to have nothing at all, not even…

More H1N1 shots available today

Only 415 students had opted to receive the H1N1 vaccination from Health Services as of Tuesday. That number represents less than 9 percent of the undergraduate student body, of which a large majority has met the qualification to receive the vaccine. Before Thanksgiving Break, the…

Bradley cutting phone service in dorms

Students with poor cell phone service or no cell phone at all should act fast, because by next summer, land lines in residence hall rooms will be cut. “[In-room land lines] aren’t used a great deal,” Associate Provost for Information Resources and Technology Chuck Ruch…

Condom plan undergoes changes

Students won’t be getting free condoms for the holidays – at least not for now. The Wellness Program and Help, Empower and Teach’s resolution to give students access to free condoms is awaiting administration’s approval. Student Senate voted last month to pass the resolution with…

The Scout presents the top 10 stories of the decade

The first decade of the 2000s was a tumultuous one.  From Sept. 11 at the start to the economic nosedive and election of Barack Obama at the end, it’s been exciting. Here are the top Bradley stories from each year of the decade. 2000 St.…

Wireless Internet a necessity, not accessory

It’s not just for Facebook anymore. The Internet has become an integral part of the college experience both socially and academically. Professors communicate vital information through e-mail. Sakai and Blackboard are used for posting, turning in and grading assignments. The day of the occasional online…

Condom plan a good first step, but needs changes

After a few months of negotiation, it looks as if the details of Student Senate’s Sexual Health Resolution have finally been nailed down. Administrators seem to be OK with the plan, and the Wellness Program has put together what we see as a fair condom…

Line between church and state hazy

People always say the two things you should never discuss when first meeting a person are politics and religion. These two topics tend to go hand in hand, but may do so even more than you might think. For example, people who are members of…

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