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Expectations high as Pitbull releases “Rebelution”

With the success of his three recent singles, fans of rapper Pitbull surely had high expectations for his newest album “Rebelution,” released on Aug. 31. The album contrasts his previous album “The Boatlift,” which aimed for a more gangster rap style by experimenting with elements…

Bradley puts swine flu plan into motion

Bradley is among many universities across the country taking precautionary measures in order to avoid a campus pandemic.  Students and faculty received an e-mail last week from University President Joanne Glasser informing them of Bradley’s flu prevention plan, the three C’s.  Jessica Higgs, medical director…

Catalog changes make Bradley more competitive

In the face of the poor economy, Bradley is going back to basics to make itself stand out. Although administrators hope amenities such as the Markin Family Student Recreation Center and Library Cafe will attract students, they have also made several changes to the academic…

Search for Provost begins

The university is in a pursuit to fill the position of one of its most important administrators. Last week University Senate devised a search plan to fill the position of provost, the chief academic advisor of the university. “The deans of each of the colleges…

Students needed for LNBU ideas

The first Late Night BU of this year was the most successful hosted so far with around 1,800 students in attendance. “Since the event, we have sent out a survey to students asking for their feedback on the event and have received great reviews,” said…

Peers advising peers in the Smith Career Center

Starting this school year, career peer advisors will be around campus helping promote the Smith Career Center by giving presentations, sitting at booths, helping to write resumes, helping students know how to use the career center’s services and a whole lot more. The Career Peer…

Most faculty switches from Blackboard to Sakai

The university’s plan to switch to Sakai in place of Blackboard is in its final stages, though some faculty and students are reluctant to make the switch. But come May 21, 2010, those who don’t use Sakai will be out of luck when the university’s…

Swine flu precautions unfortunate but necessary

Last week in an e-mail, University President Joanne Glasser said she deemed it “inevitable” H1N1, also known as the swine flu virus, will hit our campus. She informed students of a precautionary plan to control swine flu called the three C’s: clean, cover, contain. And…

Be smart: do your research

Have you ever wondered what exactly is in the food you eat? Or what comprises those household cleaners your mom uses? What about the shampoo you shower with or the toothpaste you use every morning? The response to these questions I would mostly likely assume…

Writer’s block cure is simple

There are two words that, when put together, strikes fear into the hearts of students and writers everywhere. Writer’s block. Just writing that makes me nervous. We all suffer from it sometimes though, whether we’re writing a story, poetry or even just an essay for…

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