Following the first presidential debate on Sept. 29, The Scout sent out a poll asking Bradley students which candidate for the President of the United States they would be voting for. The poll took form as a Google Form and was limited to Bradley students…
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I, like many Americans, was devastated by the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week. Her legacy has touched us all, whether we’re a conservative, liberal or somewhere along the spectrum. And I, like many Americans, am wondering what the fight for women’s rights will…
As this column will be published on Sept. 11, I thought it would be a suitable time to share my story as the daughter of a firefighter. Even though I wasn’t even 2 years old on Sept. 11, 2001, I feel a connection to it…
On Aug. 26, the Milwaukee Bucks made waves in the sports world when players went on strike prior to the fifth game of their playoff series against the Orlando Magic. The move put the NBA playoffs (and eventually other sports) on pause, successfully directing attention…
Our staff has compiled a list of our top places to visit in Peoria. Whether someone is new to the area or just looking to explore outside of campus, these picks are a great starting point. The Rock Island Trail – Conor McEntee The Rock…
On Friday, University communications sent out an update to all students, listing some changes students may face when they arrive on campus in the upcoming fall semester. One of the most significant administrative decisions in response to the pandemic is that in-person classes will not…
Just about four years ago, I dragged two large-sized luggage bags and a backpack and arrived at Peoria airport after a 24-hour delay in China. Little did I know that I was about to encounter many amazing opportunities and meet so many fantastic friends and…
“I’m dropping out,” is what I would say to my friends, family and classmates probably once (or maybe 16 times) a week during the last two years of my college career. School has never been something I’ve been interested in doing. But yet, I’m here,…
As I write this senior column from my bedroom of my permanent residence, I am provided with a unique perspective of my last semester at Bradley. Due to COVID-19, I wasn’t able to finish my last semester in the way I had imagined. Although it…
The week before spring break was one of the most exciting and busiest I’ve had. The following weeks were some of the most chaotic. I had been cast in my first ever role at Bradley as an orphan girl in a production of “Midsummer Night’s…