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Police Reports: April 5, 2024

At 4:40 p.m. on April 2, BUPD responded to a fight in progress near the entrance of the Campustown Dollar Tree. A physical altercation broke out between two non-Bradley-affiliated women, one of whom was caring for two children. The second woman entered the adjacent CVS…

Destigmatizing mental health

As senior public relations majors prepare to present their capstone projects, a few students have drawn attention to the importance of mental health.  One group created the capstone Brighter Days for Bradley to shine a light on mental health stigma on Bradley’s campus. This is…

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Student drop outs? The Bradley Bachelor? Kaboom! won a championship? The Scoop has you covered on all of these stories and more in this year’s special edition!  Disclaimer: All articles published in The Scoop are satirical and not meant to be taken seriously. Enjoy and…

Police Reports: March 29, 2024

At 1:59 p.m. on March 24, BUPD responded to three gunshots fired at a residence on North Sheridan Road near Columbia Terrace with the Peoria Police Department (PPD). Upon arrival, a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound was seated on the porch of the house and…

Student Senate needs to have a tangible impact

Students announced their campaigns for study body president and various positions in Bradley’s Student Senate this week, and the general sentiment is less than excited. For years now, there has been a pervasive belief that participation in Student Senate is akin to a popularity contest,…

Police Reports: March 22, 2024

Around 4:30 a.m. on March 12, three individuals unlawfully entered the property of a private residence on North Rebecca Place. It is unknown if the individuals, who appeared to be juveniles, are affiliated with Bradley. After entering the backyard of the residence, one suspect noticed…

Fundraising for student organizations

As students return to campus after spring break, several student organizations, fraternities and sororities are gearing up to fundraise for various causes.  From an organizer’s standpoint, it is important to keep in mind ways to increase excitement about raising money for a cause. While the…

Go out and see the world

As we venture into spring break, students have a variety of plans to enjoy the week off. Some are going home for much needed time with family and friends, some will tour new places and others will just relax on campus. For those that already…

Police Reports: March 8, 2024

At 10:14 p.m. on March 4, the Peoria Police Department’s ShotSpotter system detected four gunshots fired two blocks northeast of campus. The incident was announced to Bradley students and staff via a community advisory alert around 10:50 p.m. When officers arrived at the location of…

Police Reports: March 1, 2024

On the morning of Feb. 25, a Bradley student flagged down a BUPD officer patrolling campus. The student told the officer they had just come from Saddle Up Dance Club, where they were battered by a non-Bradley-affiliated individual. Around 3 a.m., the student and aggressor…

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