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Counting down minutes to midnight

Change comes with a positive connotation to most. We’ve seen a lot of technological advancements over our lives and even seen a presidential election essentially decided because of it. But I have developed a relatively negative perception when I think of change for one reason…

Animal attacks still shocking

Animals can be dangerous and unpredictable creatures. That fact is probably the reason why people are so entertained when we domesticate animals and teach them tricks. But sometimes these tricks can go horribly wrong, the most recent one being the SeaWorld incident. Instead of being…

Friday’s Flavor: Eating disorders – know the facts

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2010 started Feb. 21. For the 10 million women and 1 million men in the United States affected by this disease, last week was very important. Eating disorders are commonly misconceived and belittled; patients aspire for the true severity of…

Despite incidents, campus still safe

For the second time this year, the Bradley Bubble has been popped, although this time a student was directly affected. Sophomore Kelsey McClellan was robbed on her way home from the Cullom-Davis Library late Monday night. A man, who police haven’t yet been able to…

Fashion week excites despite retail struggles

If I could have been anywhere in the world last week, it would have been inside a white tent at 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue in New York City. Inside that tent, I’d be accompanied by individuals I feel I’m on a first-name basis with…

The issue with ranch dressing

There’s nothing like a good salad. Colorful lettuce, fresh vegetables, crunchy croutons and the irresistible taste of ranch dressing. With a good salad, you really can’t go wrong. Wait, I take that back. The food services on campus has managed to mess that part up.…

Friday’s Flavor: The importance of breakfast

Do you eat breakfast in the morning?  If not, why don’t you?  Do you not have time; are you not hungry; is there another reason?  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  It gives you energy, helps you focus, and has been shown…

Alcohol plan calls for reassessment

Two years  ago, the Bradley and Peoria communities were recovering from a horrific alcohol-related tragedy. Sheridan “Danny” Dahlquist was killed in August 2007 after his roommates set off roman candles underneath his bedroom door. What we didn’t know at the time was that tragedy would…

Participating in provost search vital for university

The success of a university boils down to one thing at the end of the day: academics. That’s why Bradley’s interviews with candidates for its new provost, which begin next week, are so vital. The provost, also called vice president for academic affairs, manages all…

Temporary economy shouldn’t alter lifelong goals

New York Times columnist David Brooks outlined a few lesser-known principles this week that may make those of us headed for graduation in May want to beg Bradley to take a few credits off our transcripts. A brief summary: America needs to produce 10 million…

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