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Alum return to BU for job help

The state of the economy has resulted in job losses for many people across the country – including Bradley alumni. However, The Alumni Association and the Smith Career Center on campus relate to alumni in many different ways to adjust to the economic changes. “They…

Day-long music event aids Dist. 150

Live music will play on Olin Quad for 24 consecutive hours starting at 5 p.m. today. This year marks the 11th year of the 24 Hours of Music, where bands and performers, playing everything from hard rock to Christian, jazz to classical and more, play…

One-on-One: Will the Bulls find success in the playoffs?

No I’m a Bulls fan, and this team is decent, but they’re not that good. Yes, I will admit Derrik Rose is good and has a lot of potential, but people seem to forget he is still a rookie. Potential is good, but what is…

artSHAPEDlife combines creativity with therapy

Therapy and counseling can take many forms, including one-on-one analysis, individual thought and group therapy. But a new form of psychoanalysis is emerging – art therapy. It has helped many overcome trauma, difficult relationships and behavioral issues by allowing the participant to express thoughts through…

Build the block to better Downtown with museum

Voters in Peoria County narrowly approved a sales tax referendum that will go toward the Peoria Riverfront Museum. The referendum won by 410 votes, receiving about 60 percent of the votes in the city and about 40 percent of votes in the county. Brad McMillan,…

If you don’t vote, keep your complaints quiet

In an attempt to get more people to vote, Student Senate refused to stop blaring Hanson’s “Mmmbop” in the Michel Student Center and all over the quad until 1,500 votes were reached. But even after polls closed and the bop stopped, not even 1,500 students…

We The Living showcases talent in Lydia’s Lounge

Lydia’s Lounge may just be the best-kept secret on campus.  From nationally recognized stand-up comics and inspiring poets to surging bands eager to share their music with new audiences, the generous free entertainment offered to Bradley students (yep, no money needed for most of these…

Bradley to assist more students financially

Ten to 12 more families with Bradley students have asked for an increase in financial aid this year, but the director of financial assistance said the university is able to accommodate them. “Back in the fall when it became clear that this economic downturn was…

Van Auken to serve another term

Support from BU students lacks, Smith falls short In the elections for Second District Peoria City Council, Curphy Smith didn’t garner enough Bradley student support at the polls and fell to incumbent Barbara Van Auken. Van Auken got 1,388 votes, enough to defeat her opponent…

Bookstore changes hours at students’ requests

Student Senate has worked to expand hours to include select Saturdays, Ticaric said The Bradley bookstore has added hours on Saturdays, but it will not be open every Saturday. “The Student Senate wanted the bookstore to be open every Saturday, but for right now it…

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