Posts published in “Editorial”

Media outlets across the nation this week have been reporting on the untimely death of Caleb Wilson, a student at the historically Black institution Southern University in Louisiana, who was potentially the victim of hazing. Wilson died on Feb. 27, and an SU representative has…

Black History Month, like every month of the year, is the prime time to highlight the achievements of Black people in a variety of professions.  This year, Bradley is concluding this month of celebrations on Friday by permanently cementing the memory of an esteemed Black…

This stage of the spring semester can feel like a whirlwind. Classes are ramping up, dodging the flu feels like a full-time endeavor and the early stages of burnout are creeping in. During these trying times, it can feel like you can barely focus on…

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love. Whether that be for partners, friends or family, telling the people around you that you care is an important part of the season. This goes for couples of all varieties. Same sex, different sex, no sex; all couples…

Beginning this spring, Bradley University has opened up the faculty newsletter, B-News, to students, who will now receive the bulletin every Monday and Thursday.  Right now, B-News consists primarily of university updates, sponsored events and other important messages. There are plans in progress to work…

During Christmas break, recipients of the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant received an email from Betsy Hull, Bradley’s Vice President of Finance and Administration, stating that the state of Illinois would be reducing MAP Grant funding for its spring semester recipients. Recipients were understandably…

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…

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…

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…