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Senate approves new sports communication major

In years past, communication students had to choose between the five concentrations within the department: journalism, public relations, organizational communication, advertising or electronic media. Next semester a sixth option will be added to the list. “We decided to add a sports communication concentration,” Communication Department…

Former MTV correspondent discusses youth vote in lecture

When former MTV news correspondent Gideon Yago took the Neumiller Hall stage Wednesday night, girls in the audience went giddy with delight. But “teen television’s bespectacled face boy” offered up more than good looks in his lecture, “They’re doing WHAT? Politics and the Youth Vote,”…

Women leaders give advice in forum

On Founder’s Day, Bradley hosted an inaugural forum celebrating women in leadership. The panel included women from around the state who occupy top positions in their respective fields. The forum began with a welcome from University President Joanne Glasser. “In the spirit of Lydia Moss…

VP candidates face off in debate

With the nation watching, the two vice-presidential candidates squared off in their first and only debate last Thursday. “This debate was more intense than the first presidential debate,” political science professor Craig Curtis said. “Both candidates were tightly focused and on task.” All eyes were…

Alumni donations to fun Alumni Center

Three alumni recently donated a total of $5 million to be used to finance a new alumni center. Alumni Jerry and Marilyn Hayden and alumnus Bob Clark and his wife Kathleen have donated $2.5 million each. University President Joanne Glasser said she hopes construction will…

Garrett Center to receive various renovations

Center gets new chairs, Senate committee has five more upgrades in mind, Ben Koch said In a campaign started last year by the Student Senate Diversity Committee, renovations to the Garrett Center have begun. Student Body Vice President Ben Koch said the committee has several…

Pre-Law center seeks director

The new Pre-Law Center still needs a director but is set to be completely up and running next fall. “There are a lot of pre-law advisers already involved, but a director would pull everything together,” Chairman of the Political Science Department Larry Aspin said. “Mock…

Former MTV correspondent to visit Bradley

Gideon Yago’s career as a correspondent for MTV News began when the network handed him a camera and told him to cover the 2000 presidential election. That year, Yago was one of six college students across the country who was asked by MTV to cover…

Gossip site adds BU forum

A Web site based on the idea of freedom of speech has added Bradley to its forums, but some students said they think it goes beyond the First Amendment. JuicyCampus.com, a site where students can choose their universities and write anonymous posts on any topic,…

Students, alumni tailgate as part of Homecoming festivities

Wearing a white feather boa, University President Joanne Glasser stood on a stage clapping her hands and dancing. “Louder, louder!” she screamed, trying to excite students for the Homecoming soccer game. “They want to hear you in Shea Stadium. Coach [Jim] DeRose wants to hear…

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