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Alum return to BU for job help

The state of the economy has resulted in job losses for many people across the country – including Bradley alumni. However, The Alumni Association and the Smith Career Center on campus relate to alumni in many different ways to adjust to the economic changes. “They…

BU to consider going carbon neutral

The arrival of spring isn’t the only thing that might make Bradley greener. The Student Environmental Action Coalition has presented university administration with a proposition that would make Bradley a carbon neutral campus. If Bradley were to become a carbon neutral campus, it would have…

Wall on quad falls to symbolize end of stereotypes

Students painted bricks about race, gender, greek life during the week to be hung on Wall of Stereotypes on Olin Quad Ronald Reagan’s famous words “Tear down this wall!” seemed to ring in the heads of students looking on the annual Student Senate “Wall of…

Students’ plans for business get financed through competition

Five students will not be participating in the mad dash for jobs after graduation. Instead, they will be creating jobs for themselves. A business plan headed by students called U-Exchange won first place at the third annual Springboard Business Plan Competition and will receive aid…

BEER Drive attempts to teach dangers of drunk driving

Drive isn’t effective at showing perils of intoxication behind the wheel, students say Students had the opportunity to experience a drunk driving simulation this week. Help Empower And Teach hosted its annual Bradley Educators Encouraging Responsibility Drive, better known as the BEER Drive, on Wednesday…

Students get hip while teaching dance class at Markin

Free hip-hop classes are being offered at the Markin Family Student Recreation Center from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Saturday.  The classes were started and are taught by junior journalism major Jeff De Chavez and junior family and consumer sciences major Megan Bowen.  Bowen said…

Riverfront, Downtown offer exciting summer activities

With summer fast approaching, most students will be heading home for break to their summer jobs, vacation plans or internships. One would think spending the summer in Peoria would be less than desirable without campus activities, events and masses of college students. However, even during…

SCC can assist with summer employment searches in Peoria

If you plan on staying in Peoria this summer or even if you’re going back home, plenty of options for part-time employment or internships are available. The Smith Career Center offers special advisement appointments for students seeking part-time employment opportunities in the summer. “All students…

Garrett Week celebrates diversity with events

Garrett Week gives minority students an opportunity to showcase their academic abilities, culture and talent, based on the foundations Romeo B. Garrett laid at Bradley University, the Black Student Alliance President Anthena Gore said. Garrett Week started Monday and ends Saturday. The week started in…

Various organizations volunteer during week

Fellows is hosting a volunteer week from Monday to Friday to benefit various non-profit organizations around the area. “Volunteer Week allows Bradley students to stay involved in the community through activities and donations that they might not be able to participate in on a regular…

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