Bradley’s mid-year retention rates for 2009 have slightly declined compared to past years. The freshmen and sophomore retention rate for 2007 was 88.1 percent, down .8 percent from last year’s 88.9 percent. And the freshmen mid-year retention rate for 2008 is 96.5 percent, down .7…
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After an extensive four-year hiatus, Blink 182 has finally returned. “To put it simply, we’re back,” the band wrote to fans on its Web site. “We mean really back. Picking up where we left off and then some.” Formed in 1992, pop-punk trio Blink 182’s…
The ability to dress slightly boyish, but still keep one’s feminine flair, has been exceedingly popular in women’s fashion for decades. Some of my favorite designers, Yves St. Laurent and Helmut Lang, have based entire empires on the idea of androgyny. To clarify, this does…
Spring recruitment for fraternities ended last week, and overall numbers stayed relatively consistent compared to last year. Similar to sororities, the Interfraternity Council recruits fewer men in the spring than the fall. The Director of Recruitment Charlie Schmitt said between 25 and 30 men will…
Steady number of applicants for 2009 freshmen class leaves Bradley hopeful, Galsky said While no one is sure what effect the economy will have on university admissions, Bradley officials are optimistic and have a plan in place to meet enrollment goals. “We’re going to make…
Even though she can’t move into her actual home yet, the new Pre-Law Center is up and running as of Monday when its new director, Maria Vertuno, started work. Vertuno received her law degree from the University of Notre Dame, and for 15 years she…
I came to Bradley to study journalism and hopefully, one day, I will leave this campus as a journalist. It may not be the best time to get into the newspaper industry, but the truth is, not many professions are filled with openings. It’s not…
With Residential Life staff applications due March 13, potential candidates may be weighing the decision about whether or not to take on the responsibility of an assistant resident adviser. While the job requires a lot of time and personal commitment, resident advisor Dan Short admits…
During the Iowa Invitational last weekend, freshman Michelle Hartmann earned her first career individual victory by winning the 400-meter run with a time of 1:01.38, claiming the fastest time for a BU runner in the event. Hartmann defeated Nicole Mulder of Simpson by a full…
Police begin effort to ticket bar owners who allow smoking A year after the passage of the Smoke Free Illinois Act, patrons still smoking in bars may have to finally put an end to their puffing. Police have taken initiative to ticket bar owners and…