As students pass by Constance Hall, they often hear pianos faintly ringing out of the windows as assistant professor of music John Orfe and his students hone their craft. Since learning to play the piano as a child, Orfe has been around music for much…
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While I originally felt compelled to craft some witty last words in an attempt to encapsulate my time at Bradley, I just don’t think comedy can convey my thoughts as a soon-to-be graduate. So to avoid another sugary story of the things I missed out…
After four years of partying into the early morning and lighting up downtown Peoria, Berlin nightclub closed its doors and has been remodeled into a new type of bar. The club was able to have a final party on New Year’s Eve before owner Tyler…
Bradley University Police Department is teaming up with Kaboom! this semester to bring attention to a growing issue on Bradley’s campus: jaywalking. Throughout the month of March, Bradley students may have seen Kaboom! dressed in a crossing guard uniform keeping pedestrians at the Campustown intersection…
Just off War Memorial Drive in Peoria Heights sits a quaint little flower shop that has been a part of the Peoria community for nearly 40 years. Gregg Florist has provided floral arrangements and decorations to the area since 1953, but has been under owner…
Last night, Bradley students and community members alike gathered to hear the moving testimony of Jim Obergefell, and his journey to the Supreme Court to fight for marriage equality. As a self-described “accidental activist,” Obergefell found himself on the forefront for civil rights five years…
The Smith Career Center hosted the Spring Job & Internship Fair yesterday in the Renaissance Coliseum to connect students with prospective employers for the summer, school year and after graduation. According to Executive Director for the Smith Career Center Jon Neidy, this spring fair was…
After 37 years of tenure at Bradley, Vice President of Business Affairs Gary Anna has decided to move forward into retirement. The transition comes at a time when the administration is looking to restructure his position’s responsibilities, dividing them between current positions and the new…
In a recent interview with New York Magazine, Quincy Jones took it upon himself to address a lot of issues, past and present, with the music industry … or what’s left of it (his opinion, not mine). The 85-year-old music producer had some choice thoughts…
Since 2003, Chicago Grill has been giving the Peoria community a taste of authentic Chicago hot dogs, sandwiches and deep dish pizza. With only one Peoria location 20 minutes away from campus, operating manager Michael Simon wanted to expand his franchise and bring his Chi-town…