Although the news of spring break’s elimination was announced on Oct. 9, the conversations on the possible repercussions have not stopped. As students, we have felt the impact of not having a fall break, and our staff believes the toll on mental health that took…
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As the semester progresses from the university enforced two-week quarantine, the number of positive cases has been very low. However, with the holiday season coming and the winter months following along, there are a lot of opportunities for cases to rise. All it took for…
The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees voted 4-2 on Sept. 23 to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus in Laura Bradley Park. In the last week, the statue has been removed. It’s one of many Columbus statues to come down in the United States…
University president Stephen Standifird announced plans for the 2021 spring semester on Wednesday and while it may feel disappointing that hybrid model classes will continue, they’re also necessary given the current state of our world. Unless a vaccine or herd immunity is achieved, social distancing…
There is no way to sugarcoat this – life during a pandemic is less than ideal, and attending college during these times is even less ideal. It is okay and appropriate to take the time to be frustrated and complain to each other, but now…
Every year, more schools are doing away with traditional homecoming kings and queens, instead opting to recognize students in other, more meaningful ways. Awarding gender-based titles can come across as insensitive and exclusive in today’s social climate, especially considering many students here at Bradley identify…
This two-week quarantine is giving the university administration and students a chance to step back and re-evaluate the approach to this semester. There is no doubt the university has put thoughtful plans in place to mitigate the spread of the disease. Contact tracing efforts, while…
By now, everyone has heard “stay 6 feet apart,” “wear a mask” and “wash your hands,” but living through a pandemic is about more than just social distancing and a piece of fabric. We, as students, have to be responsible, hold each other accountable and…
Our staff has compiled a list of our top places to visit in Peoria. Whether someone is new to the area or just looking to explore outside of campus, these picks are a great starting point. The Rock Island Trail – Conor McEntee The Rock…
President Stephen Standifird’s June 2 statement to students, which was titled “Bradley University statement regarding racial tensions and violence” was 264 words long, excluding the introduction and signature. The follow-up apology to the statement, issued three days later after students and alumni took to social…