One minute and forty-five seconds. That is the Guinness World Record for the fastest a person can eat a 12 inch pizza. Josh Anderson from Wellington, New Zealand set this record on March 22, 2008. While that is both fascinating and nauseating, the better word…
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Four years ago, I came to Bradley to do one thing: play tennis. As many athletes do, I chose what college to attend based largely on the athletic program. Bradley had my major, was far enough from home and offered a nice financial package without…
Being selected to speak at commencement is an incredibly high honor. Parting your message on your graduating class at its last Bradley event as students must be a rather powerful feeling, and selecting the student who will be given that honor is a serious…
March 24 was a day for celebration in California, and not just for the pot smokers who live there. A California voter initiative was passed, giving people the opportunity to vote for the legalization of marijuana. The issue will appear on the Nov. 2 general…
Last weekend I decided to watch an episode of Saturday Night Live in honor of Tina Fey’s return as host. Also featured in the show was musical guest star Justin Bieber. Not only did JB sing, he performed in a few skits. Don’t worry, his…
Substantial steps have been made to promote healthy lifestyle and eating habits in the U.S. We see fast food chains offering leafy greens, commercials pushing the power of antioxidants and whole grains making a guest appearance in nearly every cereal box. If you have yet…
This year’s student body officers ran their campaigns on injecting life back into the university. And for the most part, they succeeded. They brought condoms to campus, extended Food Services’ hours, fought for MAP Grants, sparked plans for wireless Internet expansion and initiated a new…
With summer months approaching quickly and the weather warming up, it is now about the time when people reach into the backs of their closets and pull out the shorts, skirts, tank tops and flip-flops that were neglected during the long fall and winter months.…
When I was a junior in high school, my school was one of 10 schools in the country to win a Grammy award. This, of course, is a little different from the Grammy awards you see on TV. We were given a Grammy for having…
On Dec. 28, 2009, PepsiCo released a new line of soft drinks called Mountain Dew Throwback and Pepsi Throwback. The marketing of these new products relies on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, giving the labels a vintage 1970s feel. Those who have tried the…