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 semi monthly event, often features activities that align with that time of year. The first Late Night BU in August featured back to school activities, while October’s event incorporated Halloween...
It’s that time of year when Bradley University students are conflicted. They fear midterms and essays while worrying about next semester’s schedule. The fear of overworking students is where advisors come in to help relieve some of that stress by guiding students to complete their major and minor requirements to graduate on time. These...
From October 21st to the 25th, the Bradley Red Cross Club held a Sock Drive, to donate socks to local veterans in the Peoria area. The drive was just in time for the upcoming winter months, hoping to keep veterans warm and bring the Bradley community together by working towards a good cause. The...
Bradley University’s resident advisors returned a favorite for this month’s event, the annual haunted house. The five Bradley resident hall staffs came together to organize the event in Wycoff Hall. Wycoff is vacant this semester, which allowed the planning committee to elevate this year’s haunted house experience. Instead of having one or two floors...
A collaboration of organizations for the greater good On October 17th, Bradley University’s Phi Kappa Tau collaborated with Tazewell Animal Protective Society No-Kill Animal Shelter for a cuddle-filled philanthropy event on Bradley University’s Olin Quad. Phi Tau is a fraternity on Bradley’s campus that partners with SeriousFun Children’s Network for their philanthropy. Their goal...
Peoria IL—Ronald McDonald House Charities has long served as a ray of hope for families going through some of the most trying times in their lives. This communal facility offers families with severely ill children a home away from home, much more than just a place to stay. The impact is profound, even though...
The Peoria Humane Society’s annual “Bark in the Park” event brought together animal lovers from across the region. On September 28th, this event provided a platform for local rescues, including the Pet Pack Rescue Initiative (PPRI), to showcase their adoptable dogs. The event highlighted the joy of pet adoption while raising awareness about the...
Bradley University’s 127th Homecoming came to a close on the evening of September 27th, with student performances, sounds of music and the age-old tradition of lighting the B. While the current generation of students gathered in front of Bradley Hall to celebrate, the Class of 1974 quietly observed from the windows of the Hartmann...
On Aug. 29, in a heartwarming fusion of food and philanthropy, the Wags for Mags organization hosted its fall fundraiser, where hot dogs were more than just an afternoon snack. Wags for Mags is a student-led organization founded in 2012 by Bradley University physical therapy professors Stacie and Rob Bertram to honor their late...
The life events of Bayard Rustin continue to impact communities and citizens everywhere On August 23, 2024, the Dirksen Congressional Center collaborated with the Peoria Riverfront Museum to host an event showcasing the documentary Brother Outsider and a panel discussion. Bayard Rustin was a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for civil...