Posts published in “Editorial”

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…