The Department of English is offering students a chance to win $500. Its 12th annual James Ballowe Personal Essay Contest is open to all Bradley students and requires a creative, nonfiction essay, ranging from an autobiography to a personal commentary on any subject. The essay…
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The Smith Career Center hosted the largest Graduate School Fair yet with a total of 75 registered programs last Thursday. Students had the opportunity to speak to representatives from a variety of areas such as law, business, communications and many more. Participating programs came from…
Even though the 1,000 or so students rallying for MAP grants last week were more than a block away from the capitol, their cries were undoubtedly heard by those inside it. The group of students, including about 200 from Bradley, were gathered in Springfield to…
At some schools, condoms sit in baskets like Easter eggs, free for the taking. But not at Bradley. Not yet, at least. Student Senate voted Monday to pass a resolution that gives Wellness Programs the initial authority to distribute free condoms on campus. Though the…
It was cold. It was wet. It was raining. What a great day for Homecoming soccer. The Braves faced off against the Drake Bulldogs on Saturday for Bradley’s annual homecoming game. The Bulldogs (5-3-1) struck first and struck fast. In the 8th minute of the…
The volleyball team suffered a tough loss last weekend, before fighting back to win a five-set match. The Braves’ win on Sunday was their ninth of the season, putting their record at 9-10, the team’s best record since 2005. The Braves played the University of…
The leaves are starting to change and the weather is getting colder. That means it’s my favorite time of year. The month of October is full of sports action at its finest – college and professional football picks up, hockey and basketball season’s start and…
Offense The end result of a sporting event is always determined by its score, and the only way to get a higher score is through the offense. I’ve heard the phrase “defense wins championships” but in the end, if only the defense does its job,…
The women’s tennis team traveled to Cincinnati last weekend for the Queen City Invitational and came away with some lumps and bruises after taking on some tough competition. The Braves hung tough on their first day of action at both singles and doubles, but in…
PBS is home to shows such as “Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel,” “Masterpiece Mystery!” and “Antiques Roadshow,” among many others. Though Georgia Bonesteel probably fashions an excellent quilt, needless to say, I’m not tuned in to PBS a whole lot. Except on Saturday nights. “Austin…