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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…

The bookstore hinders more than it helps 

Every semester, the Bradley Bookstore sends students a list of books required for their registered classes.  For unsuspecting first-year students, the bookstore acts as a reliable and opportune alternative to other book distribution services. However, it seems as students advance through their college years, the…

iPads: Bradley’s turbulent attempt to introduce new technology to campus

Last summer, Bradley announced a partnership with T-Mobile that would foster a digitally connected campus, providing all students and faculty with iPads in stages. Following the distribution of iPads to select students and faculty last fall, all full-time students received an iPad at the beginning…

Thumbs up, thumbs down spring 2024

With the end of the semester fast approaching, students are reflecting on the many ups, downs and in-betweens from the past few months. The Scout editorial staff has compiled a list of what deserves a thumbs up or thumbs down for the spring 2024 semester.…

Mastering money management

Money. Besides grades, that’s one of the things always on the minds of college students.  This week, tax season is barely in our rearview and conversations about developing financial skills have been led by student organizations. This puts a necessary spotlight on financial literacy, as…

Amending the dissipating school spirit on Bradley’s campus

A solar eclipse shined over Peoria on Monday, bringing students together on the quads of Bradley’s campus to observe the rare phenomenon. Students joined in looking up at the afternoon sky, talking over the science with strangers and daring their friends to take a peek…

Destigmatizing mental health

As senior public relations majors prepare to present their capstone projects, a few students have drawn attention to the importance of mental health.  One group created the capstone Brighter Days for Bradley to shine a light on mental health stigma on Bradley’s campus. This is…

Student Senate needs to have a tangible impact

Students announced their campaigns for study body president and various positions in Bradley’s Student Senate this week, and the general sentiment is less than excited. For years now, there has been a pervasive belief that participation in Student Senate is akin to a popularity contest,…

Fundraising for student organizations

As students return to campus after spring break, several student organizations, fraternities and sororities are gearing up to fundraise for various causes.  From an organizer’s standpoint, it is important to keep in mind ways to increase excitement about raising money for a cause. While the…

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