Originally published September 3, 2010 Sometimes it’s hard for me to be the occasionally practicing Catholic that I am. And it’s not because I find it hard to make my way to Mass, though I do. It’s because after roughly 2,010 years, the church still…
The Bradley Scout
Originally published September 3, 2010 “The library is awful” – it’s a complaint heard emanating across campus, in nearly every class, nearly every day of the week. But what is the library’s actual problem? Is it the lack of materials? The building itself? What? It’s…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue There are few bonds that are stronger than the bond between teammates, except maybe the bond between siblings. Now make it twin sisters who play the same position on the same volleyball team and you have the…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue Although Bradley’s cross country team competed in Normal at Illinois State’s home course, there was nothing normal about its times. The Braves competed in the Illinois Intercollegiates last weekend, where four Braves on each of the men…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue Bagpipe music filled the air as the Bradley soccer team took the field for its home opener versus Darthmouth to a crowd of 1,204 fans. The Braves have been riding high since starting the season 3-1-1 away…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue Michael Vick Sunday, when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars, the much maligned Michael Vick will be the starting quarterback. Eagles coach Andy Reid made the right decision choosing Vick over opening day…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue Why am I excited that football is underway? Because it’s just one step closer to the start of hockey season. But most importantly, my favorite team, the Chicago Blackhawks, will start the season as the defending Stanley…
Originally published in the September 24, 2010 issue The volleyball team extended its winless streak to five games, losing to conference opponents Wichita State and Missouri State. Both of the contests were held at the arena on campus. The Braves faced Wichita State in their…
Most Division I college teams are full of upperclassmen who have earned their stripes and learned what it takes to succeed in college athletics. The Bradley men’s soccer team is bucking that trend. This season, the Braves have 14 freshmen on a roster of 28…
Originally published in the September17, 2010 issue Many college students prefer to leave the comforts of home and go off somewhere new to college. Chicago and St. Louis natives are three hours away from family and friends. Out of state students could be hundreds of…