Last Friday, Caterpillar announced its international headquarters would remain in Peoria. As an American company known on a global scale for its construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar headquarters has been an employer and supporter of the Peoria community since its first plant opened with just…
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Judges were a(maze)d by the three Bradley engineering students. Bradley’s engineering team won first place in a maze-following robot competition Feb. 7 at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Region 4 Student Leadership Conference at the University of Wisconsin. Electrical and computer engineering students…
As a result of lower staff recruitment numbers last semester for Residential Life and an excess in marketing budget, a mysterious figure appeared last Tuesday, Feb. 17. Marshmallow Man, a puffy-suited mascot, debuted by making surprise appearances in various locations around campus. Shortly after his…
The Dialogues on Diversity event aimed to talk about the ‘tough stuff’ Thursday night, but reviews from students and audience members were tougher than the topics. The Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU) hosted Ron Jones, a leader in the world of improvisation. Most notable…
For commuting students, a new club for them could be a welcome relief. The Commuter Connection Club officially arrives at Bradley on Saturday Feb. 28 with the goal to recruit members. The first informational meeting will take place at noon in the Student Center room…
With the restructuring of the general education criteria making its way to the Hilltop, one of the final pieces of the puzzle presents itself in the form of a staff member: the Registrar. Following a 16-year tenure, Kathie Beaty retired as Registrar in December. Her…
As another step in reviving its organization, the Backpacking Club recently held a fundraiser to collect extra resources for its trips. Last Friday and Saturday, members offered a cookie delivery service to dorms and certain off-campus locations. According to club president, Michael Chang, the fundraiser…
Students filled the Hartmann Performing Arts Center Feb. 23 and 24 to enjoy “Two Nights of One Acts,” presented by the Ministry of Experimental Theatre. Senior advertising major Cassandra Cooper and senior theatre arts performance major Cedric Knuth directed two plays, where a storyline usually…
Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-professional health honor society, will soon join the mass of Hilltop organizations. Two sophomore students, psychology major Nikki Pearl and biochemistry major Brandon McFarlin, separately approached the Director of Pre-Professional Health Valerie Bennett with the idea of creating a pre-health society…
The Tech Crew has recently changed its contact information. Event coordinators should now submit tech requests to butechcrew@mail.bradley.edu. Tech Crew provides audio and lighting services, but not projectors, screens or musical instruments. Applications must be sent at least two weeks before the event. If students…