Bradley’s endowment decreased 26 percent in the last six months of 2008, as donors’ wallets pinched and stocks plummeted. Vice President for Business Affairs Gary Anna said students shouldn’t see any immediate impact, but the drop has caused some belt-tightening and may cause more in…
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Aspects of package may affect Bradley students The $787 billion economic stimulus bill, which President Barack Obama signed into law on Tuesday, includes a higher education tax credit aimed at helping families with children in college. Financial Assistance Director Dave Pardieck said the increased tax…
At first glance, you might think Steve Warner is just another college student in his faded wash jeans and polo T-shirt. However, this mild-mannered man is actually a Bradley professor. With an office that is “literally a closest, it is used for storage,” Warner is…
Douglas Anderson didn’t know that his first reading of “The Lord of the Rings” when he was 13 years old would lead to his career as an expert on J.R.R. Tolkien. “I was visiting my older sister, and she gave me the Tolkien books to…
President Barack Obama recently visited Illinois to help celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday in Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield. Students said they think President Obama’s achievements are a wonderful addition to the celebration of Black History Month. “Even though the accomplishments of Barack Obama have changed…
Nine couples competed in eight dance categories to raise money last Friday. This year’s “Do You Want to Dance for Easter Seals?”competition featured a range of dancers from swing to hip-hop to tap dance. The event, that raised money for Easter Seals of Peoria, was…
A seasonal outbreak of the stomach flu has hit Bradley. Medical Director of Health Services Dr. Jessica Higgs said there have been many students calling in with the stomach flu, but it hasn’t been more than any other year. “This is a fairly normal amount…
Sorority spring recruitment gained popularity this year because of an increase in the number of women allowed to be admitted into each chapter. Last year, Panhellenic Council voted to either add another chapter to Bradley’s greek life or increase the total of women accepted into…
Committee’s draft marks improved printing, better lighting and addition of outlets as most important In response to poor results in the Princeton Review, the Cullom-Davis Library has created a Library Student Advisory Committee to gather information on student concerns and prepare a draft. The draft…
Anteing up for yet another year, Bradley’s Relay for Life is going all out to make sure this year’s event suits its Casino theme. “Play your cards right! Join the Fight!” is the theme for the fifth annual Relay for Life event, which kicks off…