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Thumbs up, thumbs down for spring 2023

Every semester, there are undoubtedly an array of ups, downs and in-betweens that occur on Bradley’s campus. The Scout editorial staff has compiled a list of what deserves a thumbs up, thumbs middle or thumbs down for the spring 2023 semester Thumbs up: Men’s basketball…

Advocating for sexual assault prevention should be central in Greek Life

Students across campus came together this week to support survivors of sexual violence with a Take Back the Night March. An important topic in the conversations addressed the sexual assault culture present in Greek Life.  Bradley is home to 18 fraternities and 12 sororities and…

Suns out, funs out

With the warm weather arriving on Bradley’s campus, students are flocking to the quads to soak up the sun.  Currently, the weather has fluctuated between the 70’s and 80’s and students are, and should be taking advantage of it. Sitting out on picnic blankets, hammocks…

Introducing the new Webster

The switch from the student application website Webster to MyBradley on March 27 startled many students, considering that registration for the upcoming school year was right around the corner. Essentially, MyBradley has the same information as Webster did and served the purpose of allowing students…

Try and give ACBU a fair shake

The recent decision by Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU) to cancel this year’s Recess concert caused various emotions such as surprise, disappointment, and bewilderment among students. With the typical timeframe for the concert fast approaching, the announcement halted the anticipation on who would be…

To reach your goal, you can’t be seated on the sidelines

As the entrepreneurial mindset has taken center stage this week with Bradley’s Big Idea Competition returning, The Scout invites others to get up from the bench and chase the end goal they dream about. Very few individuals have achieved their coveted goals by sitting still…

Pause privileged posting

Spring break is one of the most anticipated dates on the calendar for college students. While we only get a week off, there’s ample time to have fun, relax and reset before tackling the second half of the spring semester. It’s common for students to…

The importance of actively participating in Women’s History Month

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated the week of March 2-8 as Women’s History Week. Seven years later, Congress declared that the entire month of March would be Women’s History Month.  It may be difficult to think of ways to celebrate the month, so The…

Stay ahead of seasonal depression

At the end of February, spring is almost in sight as the weather is starting to warm up. However, winter is still chilling the campus and recent days around Bradley’s campus have been cloudy and rainy. These conditions can bring seasonal affective disorder, also known…

Editorial: Use common sense to stay safe on campus

It’s safe to assume that many of us have heard the term “stranger danger” before. This means that if someone you don’t know approaches you and tries to strike up a conversation, you should automatically become aware of your surroundings. This phrase is especially true…

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