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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…

Apathetic youth should wake up

“The Real World.” Articles in magazines about “how to score a man in seven days.”  Dumbed down children’s television programs. A general lack of interest in reading. Texting instead of the traditional phone call. Paris Hilton’s “My New BFF.”  The future of America is beginning…

New lamps lighting students’ ways

Students may notice their walks around campus are a little brighter this year. Vice President for Business Affairs Gary Anna said the university will have spent almost $2.5 million on new light poles for campus, when construction is completed. “Over 500 light poles ultimately will…

Association of Residence Halls restructuring officer positions

This school year, a new change has started effect for the Association of Residence Halls. Four vice presidents will report to the ARH President instead of just one. Each vice president will be in charge of one committee instead of having separate committees reporting to…

Recruitment sees higher number of participants

Sorority recruitment is undergoing a small change this year but is seeing a larger number of recruits. While fraternity recruitment has remained the same, sorority recruitment will incorporate a break in between its weekends. “I hope it affects the girls in a positive way by…

University tweeting for communication

Every student should have a few job searching tools in his or her belt, including eRecruiting, Twitter and Facebook. That’s right – Twitter and Facebook. Since the beginning of the year, the Smith Career Center has created profiles on both the popular social networking sites,…

Bradley aims to increase out-of-state number

Since the mid-90s, Bradley has seen a significant shift in the number of out-of-state students from having 40 percent in the late 80s to the current 14 percent enrolled this semester. Because of this low percentage, Bradley has decided to regenerate interest to students outside…

Theatre Department class moves into Heitz

As Bradley’s theatre department changes and expands, so does its need for space. As a result, the old work out room in Heitz Hall has been temporarily turned into a classroom and lab space for theater students. “For the past five years, the Department of…

ForeWarn important, cheap way to offer safety

Bradley has made student safety a priority by using the ForeWarn messaging system. Kath Conver, senior director of public relations, said text messages will continue to be used in addition to other resources. “Text messaging is only one form that was identified,” she said. “The…

eRecruiting more convenient for students on myBU

Students seeking help finding jobs or internships need not look any further than their own myBU Web pages. ERecruiting has been moved from the Smith Career Center Web site to myBU. Before eRecruiting was moved, it could only be accessed from the SCC’s Web site,…

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