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Humans vs. Zombies game cut short after police request

The campus-wide Humans vs. Zombies game was cut short last week when a player was handcuffed for standing in the backyard of a sorority house with a pair of binoculars. Around 6:30 p.m. last Thursday night, Bradley police were called in to confront the individual.…

Health Center skeptical Spring Break H1N1 will reach campus

Public health officials have expressed concern over a possible reappearance of swine flu after Spring Break. Flu activity in the U.S. is low nationally, but states in the southwest have reported regional activity and the southern hemisphere is about to enter its flu season, according…

Senate uncertain whether mascot referendum will cause response

Last week’s polls proved students are in favor of adding a mascot, as they overwhelmingly voted for the mast referendum. A tangible mascot would give students something to rally behind, Student Body President Nicholas Swiatkowski said. “It’s cooler to see an actual image than just…

State supreme court justice addresses importance of history, civic issues

When Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride began to teach his 9-year-old daughter about the Civil War, her first response was, “Why would we want to fight Disney World?” “It’s understandable that a 9-year-old wouldn’t understand the Civil War, but when educated students and adults…

Every senior deserves a chance to speak at commencement

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…

Singers aren’t actors: don’t try it

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…

Healthy foods: the good, the bad and the smelly

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…

Parents’ Weekend struggles to meet students’ expectations

College and home lives collided this weekend for many students. Parents who thought they’d never sit on a college campus again and eat cafeteria food were in for a surprise as Parents’ Weekend commenced. “It was especially nice for our parents to see how we…

Speech team places first at national competition

Bradley’s speech team recently took first place at the national American Forensic Association Tournament. After travelling to the tournament in Eau Claire, Wis., this win gave the team a collective total of 20 AFA national titles. Though winning nationals was a huge accomplishment for the…

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