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Editorial: Learning from a year of COVID-19

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the worldwide shutdown, and we’ve learned a lot along the way. However, these accomplishments cannot be met with complacency.  At this time last year, many of us students left campus for spring break, unaware that we would not…

Editorial: Fight social isolation—get involved

It’s not easy to feel like you belong somewhere when the majority of your social interactions take place through a screen. Dear freshmen and transfer students, We can’t even imagine having been introduced to Bradley without the in-person activities fair spread throughout the quad. We…

Editorial: Inclusivity at Bradley needs to go beyond cosmetics

During the height of the Black Lives Matter protests over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police this summer, Bradley made promises regarding inclusivity and equality. This included remodeling the Romeo B. Garrett Cultural Center and offering a scholarship to Peoria area youth in…

‘No homework days:’ an insult to student mental health

Bradley’s solution to prevent students from traveling during spring break due to COVID-19 was as haphazardly rushed as a procrastinated assignment. The university announced two “no homework days,” ordays in which professors cannot assign quizzes or homework to be due, in December. We can applaud…

Editorial: Thumbs up, thumbs down semester review

Thumb up: Student Senate Throughout the semester, Student Senate has taken steps toward becoming a more transparent and representative organization. Student Senate has been pushing for pass/fail this entire semester. Despite facing push back from the university, they’ve been consistent in their demand for the…

Editorial: Pass/fail needs more than a yes/no answer

Last Thursday, university provost Walter Zakahi sent an email to all students announcing that the university will not be implementing a pass/fail option this semester. After months of the student body pushing for the grading system through campus discourse, a change.org petition, Student Senate presentations,…

Editorial: Entering the age of social media activism

Although the full data isn’t completely out yet, statistics cited by National Geographic show that young American voter turnout during this election will likely surpass that of the record-setting 2008 election. Though the data won’t be solidified for a while, social media may have been…

Editorial: Establishing an effective discourse establishes a democracy

Throughout the fall semester, despite the inability to meet in-person, the Bradley community and student organizations have compiled a notable push to host events related to this year’s 2020 presidential election. On Oct. 20, Bradley’s Black Alumni Alliance (BUBAA) in partnership with several other organizations…

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