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Braves Council pushes for university-wide absence policy

A university-wide absence policy is being drafted by the Braves Council and the Bradley University Intercollegiate Athletics Committee. Bradley currently does not have an official policy, Vice President of Student Affairs Alan Galsky said. “For the last four or five years, the athletes have wanted…

Greeks dance around the world in Pan-Fra-Sing

The increase in attendance at last week’s Pan-Fra-Sing already has members of Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils thinking the event may need a new home next year. The dance contest formerly took place in Robertson Memorial Field House, but because of its demolition, Pan-Fra-Sing took place…

How to fight the flu in winter weather

As winter weather bears down on the Midwest, students might want to take a few simple measures to keep from falling ill. Get a flu shot.  “Even if the flu shot doesn’t target the particular strain that you catch, it could be close enough to…

Student concerns, problems addressed at ‘Speak Up!’

Issues ranging from as light-hearted as Bradley not having a mascot to those as serious as the Comprehensive Alcohol Action Plan’s effectiveness were brought up at an event on Tuesday night. “I don’t think this will make a difference right away, but it will bring…

Student Center rates low in survey

University officials were happy with the results of the 2008 ACT Student Opinion Survey, despite low ratings in areas such as the Michel Student Center and academic advising, Alan Galsky said. The survey, administered every three years, measures student opinion and student utilization of university…

BU responds to job market slump

Recent Bradley graduate Dana Felix is having a tough time finding a job she wants. She graduated in May 2008 with a degree in art and the intention of working in a gallery. “I tried to get a job in an industry that was severely…

Police Reports

While on patrol Nov. 5, an officer saw the front door of a house in the 700 block of Duryea Place propped open. The officer entered the house to ensure the residence wasn’t being burglarized. Inside the house, the officer saw several different street signs…

BUDM reaches fundraising goal

Students raised more than $30,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Illinois during this year’s Dance Marathon, Sara Bernardi said. “It was very exciting, because we broke our goal of raising $300,000 in 8 years, which is how long the marathon has been at Bradley,” the…

Author explores Islamic religion in lecture

A University of Chicago professor captivated a full audience in Neumiller Lecture Hall as he addressed issues of religion, violence and their potential consequences in the world. “Religion fosters a sense of community, a sense of purpose in people’s lives and can motivate people to…

Sunday dinners may disappear

Sunday night dinners have been poorly attended this semester and may or not may not continue. Attendance has dropped from more than 300 students attending last spring to around 140, Director of Food Services Ron Gibson said. The dinner runs from 5 to 8 p.m.…

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