Students, faculty honor country, freedom with celebration, music and food Students and faculty came together Monday in the Michel Student Center ballroom to honor the Constitution. The sounds of “American Fanfare” accompanied the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs as Constitution Day got underway. A…
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The Never Ending Story I’ve always tried to respect the thought that a sport simply cannot revolve around one player. However, in golf’s case, that adage is about as true as the idea that “winning isn’t everything.” For those of you who don’t know, Tiger…
American English brings Beatlemania to Peoria I read the news today, oh boy, about a tribute band who made the grade. Even so, when covering such an iconic group as the Beatles, any musician has more to fear than a few Blue Meanies. Still, aging…
Those that know me know that I’m usually pretty freaking upbeat about life. But right now I’m going exercise my American right to do what we Americans do best – b****. First on my list of grievances is one almost every college student can be…
It’s not every day a Bradley alumnus’ name appears up in lights. But it’s not every day someone like Brad Cohen shows up on the scene. Cohen, a 1996 graduate of Bradley, is the basis for the newest Hallmark Hall of Fame made-for-TV movie. “Front…
Continuing from last week’s story, here is a look at the new recruits from the soccer and volleyball teams. Soccer After losing some key players to graduation, including defender Joe Donoho, last year’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament hero, as well as the ever-important goal-keeper, Mike…
The Main West parking deck opened the first day of classes, but commuters are the only students that can use it. The parking deck, located on Main Street next to Jobst Hall, adds 622 parking spaces to campus, Parking Director Charmin Hibberd said. “The new…
This past Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the MTV Video Music Awards, which are held in Los Angeles at the Paramount Pictures Theater. This year’s theme centered on the idea of honoring the past while looking forward to the future. The stage was…
Getting inside Chuck Palahniuk’s sleazy masterpiece The last thing to come to mind when you think of adult films is barbecue potato chips. But that’s exactly what Chuck Palahniuk uses to set the scene of his latest societal therapy session, “Snuff.” Adult movie superstar Cassie…
It’s nice to know every now and then, classic artists can to churn out more than greatest hits compilations and album re-issues. It’s even better when these seminal musicians create something that lives up to their iconic status. David Byrne and Brian Eno accomplished this…