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Faltering economy causes classes to consolidate for fall

Some students may find class registration more difficult this semester because of cutbacks being made in the tight economy. “There has been some consolidation of class offerings, depending on the college and the department,” said Robert Bolla, interim provost for vice president of academic affairs.…

Softball splits with MVC-leading Bluejays

After splitting a doubleheader with Creighton last weekend, the softball team suffered a 4-1 loss to SIU-Edwardsville on Tuesday at home. The loss dropped the Braves to 15-16, while SIU-E improved to 29-7 behind a solid pitching performance by Erika Taylor. Taylor scattered four hits…

Greeks raise money for various philanthropies this spring

During the spring months, fraternities and sororities all over campus work with the surrounding community to support local and national charities. “For instance, Kappa Delta canned at Wal-Mart and they also had the Daggerman competition and a pancake breakfast,” Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority…

Bradley wins three straight, fall to Illini

Bradley downs North Dakota over the weekend, but has its winning streak snapped Tuesday After taking three of four from North Dakota over the weekend, the baseball team had its winning streak snapped as the Braves fell to Illinois 11-9 on Tuesday. The loss ended…

Solid cast rounds out “Adventureland”

Amusement parks are seen as a great way to waste a summer day – thrilling, run-down rides, addicting yet rigged games and fatty, yet tasty food. Chances are, though, no one fantasizes about spending an entire summer vacation working there. “Adventureland” centers on James Brennan,…

Students to pay more for transcipts

When Lauren Polak went into the Registrar’s Office to request transcripts, she was surprised to hear it would cost her $105 for seven transcripts. “I had just been in there a few weeks before, and it was only $4 in office to pick them up,”…

People in Afghanistan deserve our attention

As the war in Iraq continues and the United States and the world slump further into the recession, the media and many Americans are overlooking the war in Afghanistan. Although the death toll of 824 is not as large as the war in Iraq’s, Afghanistan…

Schock to address seniors

U.S. Rep Aaron Schock is adding another item to his resume as the youngest keynote speaker at a Bradley graduation in the past 30 years, and likely the youngest ever. “Hopefully I’ll add a different flavor to the … list of speakers in that obviously…

One-on-One: 2009 NCAA Tournament: Biggest upset

Michigan St./Louisville One of the best parts of March Madness is watching underdogs make their ways as far into the tournament as possible. Unfortunately, they didn’t put up much of a fight this year. For that reason, I think the biggest upset of this year’s…

No spring concert for BU

The Activities Council announced it won’t host a spring concert this year. “There were really no bands touring that ACBU wanted,” Director of Student Activities Michelle Whited said. “We wanted to save the money [students spent this semester] and put more money into next semester.”…

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