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Braves basketball shoots for a spot in NCAA

Bradley will kick off its postseason at 2:35 p.m. against Southern Illinois today at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Students traveling to this weekend’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament will receive free admission to Bradley’s games only. Although the Braves are only guaranteed one game…

New VP has plans to raise money, improve alumni relations

The new vice president for advancement’s office doesn’t have any furniture yet, but although his workspace may be sparse, he has plenty of hefty tasks in front of him. Pat Vickerman is in charge of raising funds for The Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance that…

BU set to see Athletic Performance Arena in 2010

In March 2010, athletes will have a new building to call home, Planning Supervisor Kim Green said. When construction on the Athletic Performance Arena is finished, most Bradley sports teams will play and practice there. “The area will primarily be meant for men’s and women’s…

Alum indicted for aiding al-Qaida

Former student Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri was indicted Feb. 27 on charges that he conspired to help al-Qaida for five months in 2001 while he was studying at Bradley to get his masters degree in computer science. The charges allege that from July 2001 to…

Spring breakers beware

Violence in Mexico causes State Dept. to warn students This Spring Break, students may be in for more than beaches and parties south of the border. The U.S. State Department has issued a warning urging students traveling to Mexico to be careful because of an…

Sigma Nu sues councilwoman

Sigma Nu fraternity filed a lawsuit on Thursday against three individuals for trespassing at the house in September. The suit was filed in Peoria County Court against second district Councilwoman Barbara Van Auken, Andrew Rand and Sid Ruckriegel. In September, the group approached members of…

BU Police buy Ford Explorer for use in extreme weather

Less than a month ago, Bradley officials decided the university needed another police vehicle. Instead of getting the classic Ford Crown Victoria police car recognizable to many students, a four-wheel drive Ford Explorer was purchased instead. “The mission of this vehicle is different than other…

Students to square off in Senate electons soon

If you’ve ever wanted to become involved with Student Senate, your chance to do so is approaching quickly. There is a mandatory informational meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Michel Student Center room 5 for anyone interested in becoming a student body officer. “In order…

Poet Laureate’s love for English, BU students apparent

Kevin Stein, a professor, author and poet, has the task of increasing awareness and promotion of arts Not every college campus can say it has the state Poet Laureate teaching English courses full-time. Bradley, however, can proudly say that it does. Professor of English Kevin…

Student groups to start requesting SABRC funding soon

The Student Activities Budget Review Committee is accepting applications from student organizations looking for funding. Each semester, full-time students pay a student activities fee of $35. Next year, the fee will increase to $65 a semester. This means there is a projected funding of $580,000…

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