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Bradley honors black history with variety of events

President Barack Obama recently visited Illinois to help celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday in Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield. Students said they think President Obama’s achievements are a wonderful addition to the celebration of Black History Month.  “Even though the accomplishments of Barack Obama have changed…

Softball upsets No. 25 Kansas

After a slow start at the Central Florida Early Bird Invitational, the Braves rallied back to win three straight games last week, including knocking off No. 25 Kansas. Bradley opened up the tournament against South Carolina and Bowling Green and were defeated 3-0 and 8-6…

Dance off not end to Easter Seals fundraising

Nine couples competed in eight dance categories to raise money last Friday. This year’s “Do You Want to Dance for Easter Seals?”competition featured a range of dancers from swing to hip-hop to tap dance. The event, that raised money for Easter Seals of Peoria, was…

Women’s basketball finds success at new home

Braves 9-1 at ICC in first season away from Robertson Memorial Field House, on pace for record season Some teams would struggle after being displaced without a true home court, but the women’s basketball team may go on to have the best season in program…

Students suffer with stomach flu this season

A seasonal outbreak of the stomach flu has hit Bradley. Medical Director of Health Services Dr. Jessica Higgs said there have been many students calling in with the stomach flu, but it hasn’t been more than any other year. “This is a fairly normal amount…

BU captures 500th MVC victory

The men’s basketball team picked up its 500th Missouri Valley Conference win on Tuesday, defeating Missouri State 71-60. With the win, the Braves became just the second MVC team to reach the 500-win plateau. Drake (511 wins) is the only other team with more Valley…

Summer Festival Preview: Manchester, TN

For a long four days in June, Nashville won’t be Tennessee’s premier city for musicianship and performance.  That distinction, the multi-stage music festival known as Bonnaroo , will belong to the city  of Manchester.  The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will take place June 11-14.…

Siblings to spend time on campus during Disney-themed weekend

Students and their brothers and sisters will have the opportunity to go to a variety of Disney-themed events during siblings weekend, which begins today. Siblings Weekend offers a variety of events, including parties, movies, karaoke, laser tag and tons of food. Freshman international business major…

One on One: Should A-Rod be in the Hall-of-Fame

No Alex Rodriguez has no place in the Hall-of-Fame. Bottom line – he cheated. I do have more respect for A-Rod then say, Barry Bonds, for admitting his mistakes. But that doesn’t make up for what he did. I have always been taught not to…

Chili Peppers guitarist digs deep for latest album

Music has the ability to capture many emotions, including anger, frustration, happiness or despair. All good music does this by taking the listener on his or her own personal journey to the top of a mountain or into the pits of hell.  If you’re ready…

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