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Men’s tennis finishes strong, brings titles back to Hilltop

After struggling to start the season, the men’s tennis team returned to the Hilltop boasting four titles claimed at last weekend’s Western Illinois Invite. In singles play, the Braves went 16-5 and had two individual champions, and the winning didn’t stop there. Bradley went on…

BU swashbucklers slash through latest production

The Bradley University Theatre Department started off its season with pirates, generals, policemen and a special guest appearance by University President Joanne Glasser in the comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance.” “Pirates” focuses on the indebted Frederick played by junior theatre performance major Drew Overcash.…

Lydia honored in Founder’s Day celebration

Alumni, faculty and staff came together to pay tribute to founder Lydia Moss Bradley at this year’s Founder’s Day celebration. University President Joanne Glasser said the day is a gathering “to commemorate [Lydia’s] vision and her genius, to thank her for her wisdom and her…

Homecoming sees first home win for Braves

With 1,359 fans packed into Shea Stadium to cheer on their team during Saturday’s Homecoming Game, the soccer team was able to match the passion of the fans and pick up its first home win. “It’s a big deal,” said sophomore Paul Tracy, who scored…

Players shoot for the moon, barely lift off

While humor and quality haven’t always gone hand in hand, there’s one inherent rule when it comes to making anything remotely comedic – it has to be funny. After all, when a comedy falls flat, it often lands with a resounding thud. Case in point…

Blimpies may bid BU bye

The distinct smell of Blimpies subs has long been a part of the Michel Student Center experience. However, soon the Blimpies at Bradley could be history. “I think they should replace Blimpies,” senior computer science major Mark Overholt said. “Of the few times I have…

Forget cars – all you need is a bus

I am one of Bradley’s many car-less wonders. That’s right, my ID doesn’t open the parking deck gates and an extra set of keys doesn’t adorn my Bradley-approved lanyard. Like many others on campus, my only personal mode of transportation has been relegated to walking.…

Pre-Law center seeks director

The new Pre-Law Center still needs a director but is set to be completely up and running next fall. “There are a lot of pre-law advisers already involved, but a director would pull everything together,” Chairman of the Political Science Department Larry Aspin said. “Mock…

BU Health Center adds new counselor this year

Former St. Francis therapist specializes in treating eating disorders  The Health Center has a new counselor who specializes in treating eating disorders. Lisa Fix-Griffin has more than 20 years of experience of treating eating disorders and is the first counselor at Bradley to specialize in…

U.S. can’t ignore genocide

After the atrocities of the Holocaust, the world made a promise. Never again was our simple declaration. Never again would we turn a blind eye to the injustice and devastation of genocide and inhumanity. More than 60 years later, we have done just that. Repeatedly…

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