Monthly Archives: May 2015

Is safety a top priority?

May 15, 2015
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Is safety a top priority?

By Alison Zupkus During the Bradley University lockdown on April 27, roommates Angela Paulick and Monica Velazquez texted each other to make sure they were both okay. Monica was at their St. James apartment and Angela was at the library. Angela told Monica that she had been moved into the basement while the library...

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Revamped mentoring program hopes to guide young students

May 11, 2015
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By Zach Roth Bradley University’s Exceptional Minds Mentoring Program is rebooted and, with greater demand, could expand into a bigger and better operation than it had before. Read more about this below, along with a map of autism centers and clinics and a timeline of the condition. PEORIA—Lexia Bishop probably didn’t expect to be...

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Bradley baseball honors seniors, mothers in final home game

May 11, 2015
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Bradley baseball honors seniors, mothers in final home game

Bradley University’s baseball team wrapped up their 2015 home schedule yesterday with a sound 13-4 thumping at the hands I-74 rival Illinois State, but the team has much more going for it off the field.

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Photography exhibit highlights student’s creative journey

May 11, 2015
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“Still/Searching,” a photography exhibition by senior Anastasia Link, is currently on display at the Heuser Art Center. Read about her journey to create the imagery used in the exhibit, as well as hear from a faculty member on the process that allows students to display their work for mass audiences.   Photography exhibit highlights...

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The Greek system and the media

May 11, 2015
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The Greek system and the media

By Bahnt Freiberger Recent events involving hazing, racism, and rape allegations have severely affected the public perception of fraternities and sororities around the country. With the media only focusing on the dark side of Greek life and popular culture playing up the party aspect, fraternities and sororities must work harder than ever to fight...

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Shopping Expands in East Peoria

May 10, 2015
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Shopping Expands in East Peoria

In 2013 the Levee District officially opened in downtown East Peoria, giving the community access to shops and restaurants such as Target, Costco, and Red Robin. The districts addition further establishes that over the past fifteen years the city has been slowly turning into a major powerhouse in shopping and restaurants.

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The Levee District: Phase 3

May 10, 2015
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By: Chase Coffey Urban planning can go one of two ways. Popular with today’s modern cities like Phoenix or Atlanta is the idea of building out. These large cities continue to spread thin, away from downtown and in their wake, leaving empty buildings of past factories. In East Peoria, much the same began to...

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The Peoria Riverplex, more than a gym

May 10, 2015
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by Elizabeth Degnan Most citizens in the city of Peoria are all familiar with the Peoria RiverPlex down on North East WaterStreet. The fitness facility is equipped with state of the art, premium fitness equipment for members. However, the treadmills, recumbent bikes, and other machines are not the reason why the Peoria RiverPlex is...

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Put down the phone, it could save your life

May 7, 2015
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Put down the phone, it could save your life

By Alison Zupkus With the installation of a new law banning cell phone use and driving, the general sentiment from many people has been one of disapproval. “If you need to call someone to ask for directions and you don’t have Bluetooth or something, you’re screwed,” said Emily Sonneborn, a junior at Bradley University....

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Sample Final Project Post

May 4, 2015
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by Your Name Please put a summary graph here that covers a bit about your topic and the online extras. This should list the components of your project while enticing people to click and read the whole package. Jump the rest of your content to a second page using the “insert more” button.

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Late Night BU Gets the Halloween Season Started

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Bradley University embraced the Halloween spirit with a themed Late Night BU on Oct. 11 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Late Night BU, a...

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