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Recycling programs tested at St. James

The effectiveness of St. James Apartment Complex’s new recycling program may lead to more recycling options being available on campus. Last week a large recycling dumpster was placed in the north-east parking lot of St. James, and this week a letter was sent to residents…

More students take time to get flu shots this year

With flu season here, the Student Health Center has seen a rise in the number of people getting vaccinated against influenza in comparison to last year. The Health Center has already given out more than 200 shots within the first two weeks of the season,…

Turnout high at first Late Night BU event of year

Student Body President Jordan Ticaric said more than 800 students attended last Friday’s Late Night BU. That number was 300 more than Student Activities Director Michelle Whited had previously predicted. “Late Night BU gives students an option besides going out,” Ticaric said. “Students are going…

Peoria area voters elect Schock, Gordon, re-elect Lyons

While the main focus of Tuesday night was the presidential election, there were also several important local elections that may have an affect on students. Bradley alumnus, former Peoria School District 150 board president and 92nd district state Rep. Aaron Schock was elected to represent…

Parties come together for election party

Students from three different political organizations  came together Tuesday night waiting anxiously for the election results to arrive at the first ever Election Night Extravaganza. College Democrats initially organized the event because of the gravity of this election, and the event was attended by the…

Bradley joins with community to reduce alcohol misuse

The Peoria Community Coalition had its first meeting this week and is beginning its work to educate, communicate and provide guidance for Peorians about alcohol consumption. The 12-member coalition is a part of the Comprehensive Alcohol Action Plan but it is not just directed toward…

Youth vote had large factor in election

Indiana hasn’t gone blue since 1964. But on Tuesday night, the state garnered just enough democratic votes to edge out a victory for Sen. Barack Obama. And the youth vote played a pivotal role in his win. Sixty-three percent of young voters in Indiana voted…

Students share mixed reactions to Obama’s presidential victory

Josh Cox sat in front of his TV on Tuesday night eagerly anticipating the outcome of the history-making election. “They called Pennsylvania for [Sen. Barack Obama] and I knew then that it was going to be tough to beat him because McCain basically put all…

Police Reports

At 10:07 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 1100 block of College Street in reference to a vehicular burglary. The victim told police she parked her car at 9:11 p.m. and returned an hour later to find her car had been entered and several items,…

Greeks reach out in weeklong event

Campus is going greek this week. Bradley’s annual Greek Week activities took place this week and will wrap up this weekend. Greek Week serves as an opportunity for the greek community to work together. Although it is called Greek Week, the events are open to…

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