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Thumbs up, thumbs down fall 2024

With Thanksgiving break next week and finals season creeping up, it’s clear the end of the semester is near. The Scout staff is reflecting on the various happenings on and around Bradley’s campus, determining what deserves a thumbs up, thumbs middle or thumbs down for…

What has Bradley done since shutting down Williams and Centre Court?

Bradley shut down Williams Dining Hall and Centre Court nearly a month ago in preparation for the renovations to be completed in the fall of 2025. Since then, a large influx of students have been attending Geisert Dining Hall and the student center for their…

Beginning to move forward following the election

This week has been hard.  The results of the election have triggered a stressful time for everybody, and the dreary weather certainly isn’t helping. Some may note that class attendance has dropped, while others may feel mentally or emotionally exhausted. In these rough times, there…

Bradley should invest in new washers and dryers 

Doing laundry is a routine everyone experiences, but in college, it’s a process students typically dread. Between working, finding a time when washers are available and worrying about the quality of the machines, doing laundry can be a hassle. Although laundry became free to Bradley…

Staying in your lane this Halloween

Dressing up and decorating for Halloween has no age limit. Almost everyone enjoys the thrill of getting a costume, whether it’s super detailed or created at the last minute.  However, there is a fine line between having a fun costume and being offensive or culturally…

How committed is Bradley to its students?

The cost of tuition is arguably the most critical factor when choosing a college. Tuition seems to rise yearly, making it increasingly more challenging for students without the funds to further their education.  Luckily for Bradley students, the institution has made efforts to help qualified…

What week should fall break fall on? 

Students can let out a collective sigh of relief now that fall break is finally here. Some may take the opportunity to look ahead at what the rest of the academic year will look like, while others might reflect on how the first half of…

Do students need to take midterm exams?

As we round out the sixth week of classes, students across campus are preparing to take, or may have already begun taking, midterms in certain major or minor courses.  Although some are exempt from this requirement, those subjected to the dreaded exams might be left…

Combating homesickness in college

Last week, many Bradley students got to bond with their loved ones on campus for the highly-anticipated Family Weekend.  Once every fall semester, families are invited to visit their students, attend a variety of events and catch up after a long first month of classes.…

Bradley guests enrich students’ learning experience 

Bradley hosted its first-ever TEDx event Wednesday night, presenting university faculty, entrepreneurs and government leaders to speak on a variety of topics.  This latest program is one example of many ways Bradley and its professors provide special guests, performers and alumni for the benefit of…

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