With the end of the semester on the horizon, The Scout is closing the semester with a look back at the positives and the negatives of the past 16 weeks. Here is The Scout’s spring 2022 edition of “Thumbs up, thumbs down.” Lower credit requirement…
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Before finals season, college students are inundated with papers, assignments and dreaded group projects. Everyone understands that this is the busiest time of the semester, but there are several practices to make it easier on other group members. The number one thing: communicate. Group chats,…
College students and drinking are often associated with each other, and the trend runs true at nearly every university in America. If consumed responsibly and legally, alcohol can be an enjoyable social activity. However, irresponsible drinking can lead to people making choices that they would…
With the recent end of Women’s History Month and Pride Month approaching quickly, it is important to reflect on the real purpose of these months: advocacy and awareness. While Instagram infographics and educational TikToks can bring attention to these important events, our allyship cannot stop…
April Fools’ Day may be a time for pranks and jokes, but not everything is a laughing matter. Especially in light of recent events (namely the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars), be mindful of the effects your words and actions…
Elections for next year’s Student Body Officers are in less than a week, scheduled for March 30 and 31. The two main campaigns for chief positions — David Daye and Lydia’s Leaders — are currently promoting through different means, including their social media accounts and…
In light of a recent unsanitary incident on campus, the necessary yet often unnoticed role of our custodial staff has been put into focus, as they handle some of the most taxing jobs at Bradley. The staff is busy working to maintain the university on…
With the temperatures warming and mask mandates lifting, opportunities to get involved around campus have been the best they’ve been in almost two years. Just semesters ago, The Scout wrote an editorial after student outcry that they were being deprived of the full “college experience,”…
On Feb. 9, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state of Illinois would lift its statewide indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28 due to declining COVID-19 related hospitalizations and increased vaccination rates. While the mandate is lifted, masks are still recommended and local mask…
With the Smith Career Center’s in-person Spring Job and Internship Fair coming up on Feb. 22, the realities of life after college are also approaching. Many fears come to mind with this realization, and here are some tips to ease people through the transition. Whether…