Meadows Avenue Tap Schumer Shares MVC Schedule Revealed News A3 Voice B1 Sports A12 Vol. 121 | No. 2 9 September 2016 Speaker shares experience with gender identity BY MICHAEL ECHEVERRI Terri Pheonix, the Director of the Copy Editor LGBTQ+ Center at UNC-Chapel Hill. Students had the opportunity “Terri used the pronoun ‘they,’ to learn about the gender spectrum which was new to me, and talked during a presentation by Jacob about how gender was something Tobia, a comedian LGBTQ+ advo- they played with like a game,” cate and author. Tobia recounted Tobia said. “Terri said some days the ups and downs of their per- they felt more masculine while sonal journey with their identity other days they felt more femi- as a way of tackling the nuances nine, and that’s OK, and that’s of gender. part of the fun. And I had never Tobia started off their story thought of gender as something with an incident from their child- fun before.” hood in which their mother for- After the workshop, Tobia bade them from dressing up as bought some heels, wearing them Pocahontas for Halloween. secretly at home after their parents “She asked me if I could be one went to sleep. of the other characters from the “Just sitting in those shoes, movie, with the implication that I which I now realize were too should be a boy character,” Tobia small for me, was so empowering said. “And my first reaction was, because I finally felt a little bit photo by Shelby Caruso ‘That’s stupid because all the other like myself in my home,” Tobia Jacob Tobia, a comedian LGBTQ+ advocate and author, speaks about their life journey concerning gender characters suck. I’m not going to said. “And I wish I could show identity last night for an event hosted by Common Ground. be John Smith. You’d rather me be myself then who I am now – show a colonist than a woman?’ Jokes them that they’re not just going aside though, that moment has to wear heels and their mother’s liked Tobia’s metaphors about the members of Peoria Pride, a local Tobia concluded their talk by really stuck with me because it lipstick once, but they’re gonna gender. LGBTQ organization. encouraging people to play with was one of the first moments I wear a gown at a fancy dinner, “They talked about how right “One of the things that stuck their gender. walked out onto a limb and it just and they’re gonna turn heads. Tell now there are only two islands: with me is this idea that you can “Keep exploring who you are broke underneath.” them, ‘Embrace this faster, don’t one for men and one for women,” set your own rules when it comes and create a space where other After the Halloween incident be afraid of it; love it.’” O’Hern said. “And as a result to pronouns and different spaces people can explore who they are and numerous moments similar to When Tobia finished telling everybody in between is adrift and your identity,” Peoria Pride too,” Tobia said. “Even if you’re it, Tobia said they stopped exper- their story, they lectured on some and in danger.” Director Marcus Fogliano said. not super into lipstick or bow ties, imenting with their gender for a of the basics of gender theory and Bradley students were not the “I’m hoping to start up a job at an trying them out might create a safe while, doing their best to con- offered up metaphors the audi- only one impacted by Tobia’s story. elementary school, and I’ve started space for someone in your com- form in middle school and high ence could use to educate their The event was also attended by thinking about how to explain to munity who really needs it.” school. This changed after they communities. senior English major Illinois State Students, members of kindergartners that I’m not a he attended a workshop headed by Mason O’Hern said they really the greater Peoria community and or a she.” Opening ceremony heralds New app created to decrease sexual violence Hispanic Heritage Month BY HANNAH SNIDMAN Support Services, said. “All of the negative actions of perpetra- Off-staff Reporter the resources within Reach Out tors.” BY MICHAEL ECHEVERRI was not until 1968 that President are conveniently organized into Reach Out accompanies the Copy Editor Lyndon B. Johnson decided to This semester, Bradley intro- easy-to-understand categories and Preventing Sexual Violence in observe Hispanic Heritage week,” duced a free smartphone applica- subcategories.” Higher Education Act, a law that Hispanic Heritage Month Vega said. “Later in 1988, President tion that allows students to easily One of Reach Out’s resourc- outlines requirements for univer- kicked off with an opening cer- Ronald Reagan expanded the cele- access policies, reporting options es, Ethics Point, gives students sities in Illinois regarding policies emony in the Garrett Cultural bration to a 30-day period, starting and other services regarding sex- the opportunity to anonymously and response to sexual violence on Center Wednesday. The month on Sept. 15 and ending on October ual assault. report harassment and discrimina- campus. Illinois Governor Bruce is meant to celebrate and high- 15.” Reach Out - College Edition is tion incidents. The app is private, Rauner signed the act, which was light Hispanic culture and will Vega explained that the now available in Google Play and so users are not required to share fully implemented on Aug. 1. include a variety of events host- Hispanic population of the United the Apple App Store and features any identity information. “Bradley consistently works ed by the Association of Latin States, much like the Hispanic customized material such as con- “The safety of our communi- to provide quality services and American Students and the Office student population at Bradley, is tact information for offices and ty should not have to be com- resources to any Bradley member of Diversity and Inclusion. ever growing, but emphasized that resources for students. promised due to sexual violence, who has experienced sexual vio- The ceremony opened with shifting demographics was not “It is a Bradley-specific resource assault or harassment,” Stephanie lence,” Hollis said. “This new law a speech by education professor enough to bring real social change. guide containing comprehensive Horjes, a graduate student study- serves as an additional resource Rios Vegas about the history of “It does not matter how many information about the on and off ing counseling, said. “Individuals to ensure we are doing all that we Hispanic Heritage Month. campus support services available come here with the mindset that “Although Hispanic persons to student survivors of sexual mis- they will be safe while away from have been in the U.S. the second see HERITAGE Page A7 conduct,” Anne Hollis, executive their permanent home. This mind- see APP Page A7 longest after Native Americans, it director of the Center for Student set should not be tainted through A2 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • Two people were shot at 7 a.m. on Sept. 3 on the 900 block of Garfield Avenue. The victims were non-students. ACBU presents Rajiv Surendra A female non-student and a male non-student were having an argument when two non-students approached them. The two The Activities Council of Bradley University is hosting motivational speaker Rajiv Surendra tonight at non-students were shot, one fatally, and transported to OSF St. 7:30 p.m. in the Michel Student Center Ballroom. Francis Medical Center. The female suspect was arrested, and the male suspect turned Rajiv is most famously known for his role as Kevin G, in the 2004 film “Mean Girls.” himself in. The female was charged with murder and aggravated battery, Today, Rajiv is a calligraphy artist and motivational speaker who presents to college students across while the male was charged with murder, aggravated domestic the country. battery and home invasion.

The event is free and is open to all students. • An armed robbery was reported at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 3 in Campustown. A male non-student entered the building’s rear entrance, dis- Service fraternity to host charity 5K played a handgun, took $540 in cash from the business and fled out the same door. Four non-students in the building called the police. Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, will host its 3rd annual Color the Way to Clean Water 5K No suspect has been apprehended. Event at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 in Laura Bradley Park. • A male student reported seeing three juveniles attempting to The cost to participate is $25, which includes a T-shirt and two bags of color. All proceeds will go to break into vehicles at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in a parking lot on the 1100 Charity: Water, which is a non-for-profit organization that raises money for underdeveloped countries to block of W. Main Street. Officers located the juveniles and brought provide them with clean water. them back to the station. The owner of the car was notified and declined charges. To register for the 5K, visit the Facebook page “3rd Annual Color the Way to Clean Water 5K.” Check- All of the juveniles were returned to their parents. in for the run begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. • Suspicious persons were reported by two students at 10:40 pm Sept. 6 on the 400 block of N. Glenwood Ave. First official Service on Saturday The residents of the address reported that the screens on their doors had been moved up. They reported seeing suspicious males Bradley SERVE, a campus service organization, is hosting the first official Service on Saturday of the in the area earlier. semester on Sept. 24. Students are assigned a location in the community to volunteer at for the morning No suspects have been apprehended. before returning to Bradley for free pizza. • Dorm staff received complaints of smelling cannabis at 9 p.m. SERVE is a leadership and service organization that plans regular events aimed at getting the Bradley Sept. 4 on the 1300 block of W. St. James Street. campus involved with the Peoria community. Each semester, the group hosts multiple Service on After completing a drug search, drug equipment and cannabis Saturday outings. were taken from two students. No charges were filed.

For questions and to register for Sept. 24’s Service on Saturday, students can email bradleyserve@ • A student passed out in class at 9:12 a.m. Sept. 6 on the 1400 gmail.com. block of W. Main Street. The student declined medical treatment after waking up. A package was reported stolen at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 2 on the 1000 block of W. Bradley Ave.

• Two Bradley students notified the police when they saw the package was missing. The package has not been recovered. THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 A3 N Meadows Avenue Tap provides a welcome alternative

BY KYLE STONE “I’ve tried to add as many as I Copy Editor can.” Gabbert also said he’s looking Do you like wings, beer, sports to develop a more sports friendly and a noise level where it’s possi- atmosphere. ble to actually hear your friends “People seem to be going [to speaking? Look no further than bars] for the sports,” Gabbert said. Meadows Avenue Tap. “That’s what I’ve been trying to Established in 1971 under do.” the name Bill and Mary’s, the Conducive to developing bar and grill originally catered a sports-friendly atmosphere, to Caterpillar’s bustling Peoria Meadows features a 50-cent wing workforce. Now called Meadows deal on Mondays, which some Avenue Tap, Peoria native Rich Bradley students have started to Gabbert has owned the business notice. since 2006. Seniors David Hynek, Keegan Located at 2000 Meadows Ave. Thacher and Bob Rice remained in East Peoria, Gabbert said his speechless until they finished main goal is to provide a great devouring their wings. dining, drinking and gaming “The wings are good sized, and experience to customers of a wide the flavor is great,” Rice, a health variety of backgrounds. Meadows science major, said. “A plate of 10 features 12 flat screen TVs, seven wings and a side of fries for less pool tables (which all cost 75 cents than $7 isn’t something you can or under to use), a mini arcade find most places.” and darts. Gabbert explained the food at “I’ve never really classified the Meadows has been drawing in restaurant as being any one thing crowds. photo by Kyle Stone Meadows Avenue Tap, located at 2000 Meadows Ave. in East Peoria, gets students off campus while also because I want to be for every- “The food has really taken providing food and a sports bar atmosphere. body,” Gabbert said. off for me the past three years,” Gabbert said he examined the Gabbert said. “It’s just getting bet- success of other popular bars to ter and better.” to bars typically more frequented Gabbert said. “People come away week, which range from 75-cent determine what he could do to While Gabbert said he hasn’t by Bradley students. One advan- [from Meadows] with the feeling tacos on Thursdays to $7 tender- enhance customer experience. historically considered reaching tage is the quality of service. that they’ve had good service and loin and fries basket on Fridays. “Looking at a place like Buffalo out to Bradley’s campus, he identi- “You get there and you’re going good food.” To see a full menu, including Wild Wings, it’s all the TVs that fied some key advantages to mak- to be [waiting] 30 or 40 minutes to Meadows features a different drinks, visit meadowstap.com. everybody loves,” Gabbert said. ing a stop at Meadows as opposed get your little basket [of wings].” food special every night of the Professor Spotlight: Dr. Josh Dickhaus Charley Steiner School of Sports Communication

BY AUSTIN SHONE be a college professor,” Dickhaus job at Bradley was still open, and I to work in it because then you’re Assistant Sports Editor said. “I really enjoy this.” applied and things actually moved not a fan anymore, it’s a job,’” “As I got to my senior year I pretty quickly, and by December I Dickhaus said. “The symposium If you’ve walked into started filling out job applications, had the job.” has been very valuable to the pro- the Caterpillar Global and some small offers started roll- During his time at Bradley, gram and our students and I think Communications Center during ing in,” Dickhaus said. “I wanted Dickhaus has helped shape the it will just continue to grow.” your time at Bradley, odds are to go to graduate school at Miami sports communication program Outside of teaching, Dickhaus you’ve probably seen him. The because I could teach my own and was part of the team of peo- continues to work with colleagues professor with his hair spiked up classes, to see if I really enjoy ple, along with Paul Gullifor and from universities around the in the front wearing a plaid shirt, teaching or not. It never hurts Dean Jeffrey Huberman, who country to study and research hot khaki shorts and flip flops any day to have more education because eventually had the school named topics in sports and their impact the thermometer reads more than in this business sometimes you’re after Charley Steiner in 2015. on media and society. Topics he’s 20 degrees. the hot commodity, but then you “My first year in 2012 we actu- researched include LeBron James’ Josh Dickhaus, or “Doc D”, has start getting older and you become ally held the sports summit here, image restoration after “the deci- been a staple of Bradley’s com- expendable.” which is a conference,” Dickhaus sion,” athlete endorsements, the munication department and the Dickhaus said he first heard of said. “That was the first time I met relationship between race and Charley Steiner School of Sports a job opening in the sports com- Charley.” sport and the Ray Rice case. Communication since 2011, teach- munication program at Bradley “I flew out with Dr. Gullifor One of Dickhaus’ favorite parts ing various courses in sports com- before he finished his doctorate, and Dean Huberman to LA for about teaching has not only been munication and communication but he was stunned to find the an announcement of the Steiner the positive impact he’s been able theory. Dickhaus came to Bradley position still needed to be filled School of sports communication. to make on students, but also the University in December 2010 after he received his Ph.D. When I was there, Charley actu- positive feedback he’s received in photo by Anna Foley after earning a BA and master’s “I had honestly never heard of ally asked me if I was graduating return. Professor Josh Dickhaus has been at Miami University in Oxford, Bradley before,” Dickhaus said. that year, and I said, ‘No I’m not “You’re not going to reach teaching within the communica- Ohio, as well as a Doctorate in “A friend of mine in my master’s graduating. Do I look that young every student, but reaching some tions department since 2011. Mass Communication from the program at Miami had called me to you?’” is always rewarding and you can University of Alabama. and told me that Bradley had a Since then, Steiner has start- usually tell when you’ve reached sports communication. Although he’s only been a pro- sports communication program. ed a sports symposium meant to them and when they’re getting “You have to know what you fessor at Bradley for six years, he’s Bradley was hiring as I was enter- be held every November, during it,” Dickhaus said. “The best thing want and be willing to work hard been teaching in a college class- ing my second year of my Ph.D which he brings various sports is when I’ve had former students for it, and you’ve gotta be tough. room since his graduate assistant- program, so I couldn’t even apply media professionals to cam- reach out to me and say, ‘You It’s a very cutthroat industry,” ship at age 22. yet. I still had another year to go. pus to speak to the students and weren’t easy, but you were good at Dickhaus said. “Sports is ever-ex- “My plan was to go into the When August of 2010 hit and I had hosts panels, often occupied by what you do,’ and that has always panding. I don’t see in any way [mass communication] industry, passed my comprehensive exams, Dickhaus himself. meant a lot to me.” in the short term that sports are but I got to college, and you start I was working on my dissertation “I think the brightest thing that In terms of advice, Dickhaus going to diminish in size, I only interacting with your professors, and researching for a professor, was said at the symposium last said perseverance and patience see them getting bigger, so there and I thought I really liked that life, and I got a phone call from my year was, ‘If you’re really a big will be key when entering a very should be opportunities for people I thought it would be really nice to friend and she told me that the fan of a sport you might not want competitive industry such as that are willing to work hard.”

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Advertising Representatives for 2015–2016. HIRING: • [email protected] A4 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 NEWS Group fitness classes see low numbers BY SAMMANTHA DELLARIA spring of 2015. promotes brain health. So, I think “One, I think it is the knowl- hesitant to attend a group fitness News Editor “With R.I.P.P.E.D. it’s more academically that would be help- edge background of kinesiology, class,” Walker said. “There is no about toning and getting healthy,” ful for students if they were more anatomy and so forth that you harm in trying.” Sometimes it’s difficult to find Walker said. “That also leads to active in the gym.” might be missing out on,” Walker “It is better to try it and figure time to work out while in college. better academic performance.” However, Walker said she is said. “Two, I think an instructor, at out that you don’t like then not Family Student Markin Recreation Despite the benefits group positive attendance can improve, least the experiences that I’ve had, do it and miss out on some of Center offers a variety of group fit- fitness classes offer, Walker said especially with the free fitness makes or breaks the class. If you the training benefits,” Walker said. ness classes designed to help stu- attendances at the classes are courses offered during the first have a really good instructor that “I would suggest trying different dents lead a healthy lifestyle, but low. In a class that fits 25 people, week of classes. is motivating and fun, you want things. Even if you’re not a bicycle attendance shows students aren’t Walker only sees an average of 10 “For my class, it was the best to go back.” person, just try the cycling class. taking advantage of them. to 15 people in each class. turnout during the free week that Currently, Markin has a total Don’t limit yourself to what you Shelly Walker, a group fitness “It’s a shame because I do not I had ever had,” Walker said. “To of seven group fitness instructors think you’re good at or you know instructor at Markin, said rais- think they are attended like they me, that spoke that students cared who have backgrounds in teaching you like.” ing awareness on group fitness at could be,” Walker said. “I get it about their health and were inter- exercise courses. Students who have tried the Bradley has been a priority for her. because life gets in the way … ested in maybe trying something “Right now we have got a great group fitness classes said their She started teaching R.I.P.P.E.D., but it really is for a healthy life- new regarding their health. So, I team of instructors, and I think experiences were beneficial. (Resistance, Interval, Power, style. We all know obesity is an was really encouraged by that.” if people tried it and got into it Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet), issue for our nation. There are also According to Walker, there are ... that would really help a lot of a class designed to focus on cardio studies that show being active in many added benefits to taking a students on campus,” Walker said. using weights and resistance in the some sort of exercise program also fitness class. “For any student who may be see FITNESS Page A6 Job fair encourages students to branch out BY KYLE STONE ater employers go, so there isn’t on investment for companies. This Bradley does not bring in just Center works to ensure lasting Copy Editor really a point,” Zucker said. is basically the pre-screening for any employer to campus. relationships with employers. Conversely, senior accounting who they’re going to talk to. Here “We vet companies before we “It’s not just about getting the Students on campus are franti- major Aaron Zimmerman said he [at the job fair] they have to talk let them come to campus.” Neidy companies here, it’s about main- cally preparing their resumes for is excited to attend the fair. to everybody, and it may not be said. “An example would be if taining relationships with them an audience of over 190 employers “I could not be more thrilled worth their time.” you’re a company who only works over time,” Neidy said. “We invest as the Fall Job and Internship Fair about the opportunity to meet so Employers who may not attend on commission, we don’t really let a lot of time and energy into main- rapidly approaches. many employers,” Zimmerman the job and internship fair or inter- you recruit our students. We just taining relationships we have Jon Neidy, executive director of said. view on campus use other chan- don’t think that’s the right first job with companies by reaching out the Smith Career Center, explained Neidy explained the Career nels to reach students. for students, or that a student will to them, checking in with them, the way Bradley goes about bring- Center is taking the issue of certain “Some companies may not have the right skillset.” making sure the students we sent ing in employers. According to majors being less represented very do the job fair because they can’t Neidy clarified that the Career to them are doing a good job. All Neidy, the Career Center main- seriously. afford it, but do information ses- Center will not prohibit students of those things.” tains constant contact with over “We take the time to go ‘Have sions for students who are inter- applying for certain positions. The Fall Job and Internship Fair 4500 employers. we got representation for compa- ested,” Neidy said. “A lot of com- “That doesn’t mean we won’t help runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 “We have a foundation docu- nies for majors that may not have panies will just list their jobs with a student get that job they want, at the Renaissance Coliseum. ment that we give to employers,” always been at the job fair and are us. We really try to push those jobs but we’re not going to say ‘go Neidy said. “This is the piece we underrepresented?’” Neidy said. out to students and let them know work for that company.’” use with a lot of companies to Using graphic design students what’s available.” According to Neidy, the Career show some of the services we pro- as an example, Neidy pointed out vide.” what the Career Center has been In regards to the job and intern- doing to assist students majoring ship fair, Neidy said it just isn’t the in programs that cannot necessari- right hiring environment for all ly benefit as much from the job fair types of employers. as other majors. “Companies that come to the “We, as a result of recogniz- job and internship fair are compa- ing that [underrepresentation at nies that typically hire more than the job fair] in the career center, one student a year, probably two, have instituted over the last cou- or three or four students a year,” ple of years, career road trips,” Neidy said. “These are the kind of Neidy said. “We have been taking companies that hire in mass. The design students to design studios. job and internship fair may not It’s been in Chicago, it’s been in be the right fit for a company or Peoria, and we are going to go to major.” St. Louis.” While Neidy affirmed the fact Neidy also explained that that certain majors, such as art or bringing students majoring in pro- theater majors, are less represent- grams less applicable to job fairs ed at the job and internship fair, on these trips will assist students he asserted that this isn’t because in discovering job opportunities. Bradley favors these majors any “We are taking groups of stu- less. dents to those locations to let them “I think it’s important for art hear from the experts, and the majors to understand that the jobs people actually doing the hiring, for art majors and the companies how jobs are discovered,” he said. for art majors are not the kind of “I know there is a little mythology companies that recruit at job fairs,” that all companies recruit at job Neidy said. “There’s a disconnect fairs. They simply don’t. We’re try- there. I think some students are ing to expose students to the ways under the impression that all com- their majors get recruited.” panies recruit at job fairs and that’s Besides the Fall Job and just not the case.” Internship Fair, Neidy expressed Students have mixed opinions the importance of other on-cam- about the employers attending the pus interviewing opportunities. fair this year. Sophomore theatre “We have companies that don’t arts major Sam Zucker said she come to the job fair, but do on-cam- isn’t interested in the fair. pus interviews,” Neidy said. “Usually only one or two the- “Sometimes it’s about the return

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Homecoming and Family Weekend have combined this Friday, Sept. 16 year for a week-long event on the Hilltop. From Sept. 12 to •Dueling Pianos — 7 p.m., Michel Student Center 18, students, family members, faculty and staff can partic- Ballroom ipate in a variety of activities, including familiar traditions A Hilltop favorite, Dueling Pianos returns to Bradley with a Friday night performance. and a number of new events.

Today Saturday, Sept. 17 • Painting of Lydias — 2 p.m., Olin Quad •Pancake Breakfast hosted by Fellows — 8 a.m., Williams Student organizations kick off homecoming week Cafeteria with this time-honored tradition of painting wooden The first of many student-run breakfasts this combined homecoming/ cutouts of the university’s founder. The best Lydia wins a pizza party and eternal glory. Family Weekend. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals. •Farmers Market — 9 a.m., Founder’s Circle A relatively new addition to Family Weekend, this event features vendors from the Bradley and Peoria community. Visitors can purchase anything from fresh produce to crafts, as well as learn about different Bradley Monday, Sept. 12 organizations. •Lighting of the B — 7 p.m., Founder’s Circle •Hilltop Trot 5k run — 9 a.m., Markin Recreation Center Fireworks, music and free T-shirts … That’s enough to make this event the highlight of homecoming week for This annual run raises money for Bradley’s Doctor of Physical Therapy pro- most Bradley students. gram and meanders through Laura Bradley Park, as well as the Bradley campus. •Homecoming soccer game — 7 p.m., Shea Stadium Break out your face paint, pom-poms and air horns (maybe not air horns) and get ready to tailgate or cheer in the stands at the homecom- Wednesday, Sept. 14 ing soccer game. This year, Bradley takes on the Evansville Aces. •Homecoming Pageant — 7 p.m., Michel Student •Pep Rally & Parents of the Year Award — 3 p.m., Alumni Quad Center Ballroom Who’s got the most spirit, and whose parents are the best? There’s only Members of the 2016 homecoming court will compete in a traditional pageant, and judges will crown the home- one way to find out, and that’s by stopping by the homecoming pep coming king and queen. Winners receive scholarships, rally and Parents of the Year award ceremony on the Alumni Quad. bouquets and the much-coveted crowns and tiaras. A6 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 OPINION Editorial The Scout

Students need to be proactive in job search Editor-in-Chief: Tori Moses With the Fall Job and Internship It’s great to see some more com- probably won’t have any luck Students should find an [email protected] Fair coming up next Thursday, petitive fields are receiving more walking into the fair hoping to on-campus interview or a road trip Managing Editor: Maddie campus is abuzz with students representation, and we applaud find an open audition. Creative – yes, this is all offered through the Gehling tweaking their resumes and the Smith Career Center for put- writing majors might not be able career center. [email protected] fine-tuning their elevator speech- ting forth the effort to find these to submit their poetry books and But if by some act of the devil, es. employers. short stories to a publishing rep- a student can’t find the resourc- News Editor: Sammantha Dellaria This year, the fair will fea- But students in some disci- resentative. Art majors probably es they want by using the career [email protected] ture a number of familiar faces plines need to realize that the Job won’t find a free sign-up to partic- center, they should do some – Caterpillar, Inc., OSF Healthcare and Internship Fair may not be ipate in a gallery tour. research and meet some peo- Copy Editor: Michael Echeverri System and the City of Peoria the right place for them to search We don’t expect Bradley stu- ple who currently employed [email protected] – and this is no surprise. Majors for jobs. dents to have expectations this where they want to work. like marketing, computer science Jon Neidy, executive director outlandish, but we do believe College is all about being proac- Copy Editor: Kyle Stone and accounting always appear to of the Smith Career Center, said some have set the bar a little too tive. Jobs don’t find students; stu- [email protected] have a range of opportunities to his department is trying to expose high. dents have to seek them out. choose from. students to the ways that their dis- Instead, they should take And now is a great time to start. Sports Editor: Alex Kryah But this time around, The Scout tinctive majors are recruited, many advantage of other opportunities [email protected] took note of an increase in the of which do not include going to offered by the Smith Career Center Asstistant Sports Editor: Austin number of employers from com- job fairs. – things that may not take the form Shone munications and creative fields. That means theater majors of a traditional job fair. [email protected]

Sports Reporter: Josh Nelson Column [email protected] Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons The problem I have with all-female casts in remakes [email protected]

dy tour, going to the movies is Moranis and Sigourney Weaver. reotypes. Assistant Voice Editor: Brien like going on a “cinematic adven- With a clearly male-dominated Instead, I want to see original Jackson ture.” cast, the film went down as a works that have female-driven [email protected] However, there is something pop culture classic and remains a performances worthy enough to Photo Editor: Anna Foley going on in Hollywood that both- favorite to this day. gain popularity and praise and [email protected] ers me. As the movie industry But just because the original to receive the same respect that churns out unnecessary sequels film didn’t have many female the classic male-dominated films Design Editor: Megan Bammann and regurgitates remakes, it has cast members doesn’t mean it have received. [email protected] become evident that Hollywood needed to be remade to include This is not to say there aren’t is tired and the creative juices are women. any respectable films with female Online Editor: Calvin Walden not flowing. I’m definitely not saying there leads. Hollywood has gotten on [email protected] A troubling trend in isn’t a place for women in pop- the right track with films like Hollywood is creating remakes ular film, I’m just wondering “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Advertising Manager: Savannah of popular movies with all-fe- why Hollywood can’t drum up and its spinoff in “Rogue One: Riese male casts. Take this summer’s movies that have original ideas A Star Wars Story,” which [email protected] revamping of “Ghostbusters,” a with all-female casts and let those include original female leads. Advertising Representative: flick that starred movie moguls movies create legacies of their It’s the films or film series with Rachael Kosinski like Melissa McCarthy and own. tired storylines, like this year’s [email protected] Sammantha Dellaria Kristen Wiig and brought new Instead, the industry has Ghostbusters and the upcoming sdellaria @mail.bradley.edu faces to the big screen in Leslie been focusing on remaking clas- Ocean’s 11, that feel forced to Advisor: Chris Kaergard News Editor Jones and Kate McKinnon. While sic films and putting women bring a female perspective to the [email protected] the idea of recreating the 1984 in them just for the sake of it. plot. Show me an original come- I’m a movie buff. There is hon- classic with a cast that was all-fe- While the upcoming “Ocean’s dy or an original heist movie that _ _ _ estly nothing I find more exciting male seemed like a great idea, I 11” remake, which is also slated has an all-female cast. than taking a trip to the movie had to ask myself: What was the to have an all-female cast, sounds So, I have a challenge for theater, buying a huge bucket point? intriguing, we don’t need another Hollywood: Demonstrate to of popcorn and sitting down to The original film, which installment in that series. me that female-led movies can enjoy a new flick. Everything was written by the late Harold Original movies with all-fe- stand on the same level as the about watching a movie and Ramis and fellow-comedian Dan male leads include “Bridesmaids” male-dominated ones, but don’t going to a theater brings me joy. Aykroyd, was a hit because of its and “Mean Girls,” and while show me the same movies with Heck, I even like watching the snappy humor. The star-studded these movies are well-done and female casts just because you can. trailers. As Dane Cook once put cast included Ramis, Aykroyd, exceptionally funny, their plots it in his “Vicious Circle” come- Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Rick play into traditional female ste-

All letters to the editor must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday Letter to the Editor in Sisson Hall 319 or emailed to [email protected] for My name is Clint Boone. I am iticians to choose their own vot- tion. The court holds the power case so it will appear on the inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters a physical therapist and a mem- ers. If you take a quick minute to to restore the democratic rights November ballot. For more infor- longer than 500 words will not be ber of Bradley University’s Class see a Google Image of the current of the residents of this great state, mation on the Independent Map accepted. The Scout reserves the of 2013. I am also one of 564,000 congressional district boundar- but unfortunately, the court has Amendment, please go to www. right to edit letters for inappro- citizens of Illinois who signed ies – especially the districts near recently determined – by a 4-3 mapamendment.org. priate content. 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The cur- in 60% of legislative races and ly another petition to have the appearance in the Scout. rent system virtually allows pol- only one incumbent lost re-elec- court reconsider and rehear this Any e-mails directed to mem- bers of the Scout staff may be published as letters. Letters to the Editor are printed as they appeared in the Bradley Scout email inbox. The Scout is published by mem- bers of the undergraduate stu- dent body of Bradley University. Opinions expressed here FITNESS ly helped me get into a consis- they are really great.” or can purchase a 15-punch card do not necessarily reflect those tent workout routine,” Rachel Group classes offered at Markin for $25, a 20-punch card for $30 or continued from page A4 of the university or the news- Gardetto, a sophomore psycholo- include yoga, cycling and Zumba, an unlimited-punch card for $35. paper’s sanctioning body, the gy and nursing double major, said. among others. 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To me, there’s Calling all Amy Schumer lovers AND haters: Schumer’s first book titled “The Girl With nothing like coming home after work or school and turning on a video- the Lower Back Tattoo” goes above and beyond raunchy anecdotes and obnoxious one- game to unwind a bit before bed. liners. Even as I continue to enjoy games today, I can’t seem to get rid of the I was a fan of Schumer before reading the novel, but I also understand why others disap- pit of worry in my stomach about the current direction of the gaming prove of her stand-up and overall facade. Therefore, I can say with confidence that which- industry. (As a game design major, I think about these things quite a ever side of the spectrum you fall on, your feelings about Schumer will be altered by the lot.) end of this book. There’s no way to promise that you will fall in love with her, but at the very least, readers should gain a renowned respect for her authenticity and vulnerability. A good number of game publishers and developers seem to be put- ting profit ahead of the quality of the game. Money should be made, of Although Schumer explicitly reminds readers that her story should not be used as a guide course, but there are so many games that are over-advertised, over- to understanding life, this comedian who took the world by storm underestimated her hyped or announced with pre-order bonuses and paid downloadable work. The following list includes major takeaways and important messages from “The content (DLC) before the game is even shown to potential players. Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo.” It certainly does not encapsulate all of the greatness within the 320 pages, but it does highlight how some of her experiences can translate into Advertising is a large part of the budget used to develop many of the your own life. games published today – without advertising, the game will just collect dust on Wal-Mart shelves. However, many ads for games tout pre-or- 1. Adults are still human. der bonuses and DLC before the game is even shown to consumers or This was analyzed and explained by Schumer herself, but it’s still important to reiterate make the game out to be much more than it is (throwing shade at you, for adult figures in your life other than your parents. If teachers or coaches are bringing “Watch Dogs”). you down, don’t let their words effect you too heavily. Chances are they are just as flawed as you are, and their opinions should not be the end all, be all. Stand up for yourself and Don’t get me wrong, DLC is great for games – it keeps much of the realize there will be instances when the elders in your life are acting more lofty and im- content fresh. But today, it seems like the base games offer less and less, mature than you. while there’s more and more DLC to purchase and pre-order bonuses are so minor that it isn’t worth paying $60 before the game is even 2. Sexual assault isn’t always committed by a masked robber in an alley. released (have I mentioned how expensive gaming is as a hobby?). I know you’ve heard this one before, but there’s a difference between seeing statistics Another trend that’s becoming more common is the remastering of and reading a real-life account from someone older titles for new gaming consoles. Many developers are taking clas- who lost her virginity through nonconsensual sic games and improving graphics, doing some bug-fixing and adding sex with her boyfriend. Schumer’s story is content, then re-releasing the game as a “remaster.” raw, relatable and inspiring. Abusive relation- ships can happen to everyone, even those in I think this is a pretty cool idea, but in some cases, not so much. “Call the spotlight. of Duty 4: Modern Warfare”, a game from 2007, is getting the remaster treatment: updated graphics, improved gameplay and a lot of other 3. Dating apps are the future. fancy enhancements. But there’s one catch: in order to get the shiny There’s still a pretty big stigma about online remaster of the Call of Duty favorite, you have to purchase the newest dating, but it’s an inevitable aspect of modern Call of Duty title, “Infinite Warfare.” relationships. Schumer met her beau through online dating, and they seem to be one of the Purchasing that new title won’t be a problem for some, but the game’s more authentic relationships in Hollywood. trailer hasn’t exactly gotten favorable reviews from many older fans of the series. If you don’t believe me, look it up on YouTube; the trailer 4. Labels are arbitrary. has more than 3.2 million down-votes, compared to about 540,000 up- Schumer has been referred to as a loud, votes. egotistical whore and many other variations of some not-so-nice names. That’s why I was Just let that sink in. shocked to find out Schumer considers herself an introvert, she’s only had a single one-night It’s awesome that an old favorite has been remastered, but it’s not so stand and she spent her pre-tween life help- awesome that the only way to get it is to purchase a game no one in the ing handicapped adults at a summer camp. gaming community seems to want. It’s like the publisher, Activision, We forget that comedians are also actors, knows its new game won’t be able to top some of the previous titles in and when they get on stage, they, too, put on the series. a persona in order to entertain the masses. Those aforementioned adjectives don’t define There seems to be more and more examples of these events occurring or limit her ability to be multi-dimensional. in the gaming industry as time goes on. Unsatisfying games and a bucket-load of DLC won’t be the end of the gaming industry, but I feel 5. Journaling is a must. like they can highlight some of the issues that currently plague it. Not only is it a healthy, daily exercise, but also there is no greater joy than looking back on an Insert Pink Floyd’s hit “Money” here. entry and adding present day commentary. Some of Schumer’s greatest chapters do just that. It’s a beautiful thing to reflect on your older, more naive self while wishing you had your current knowledge back then. It’s very self-fulfilling to have tangible proof of your mental and emotional growth. B2 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 24 VOICE BY BROOKE pisciotto WAVING GOODBYE TO WAYNE Fresh If you’re anything like me, I’m constantly checking the “Release Radar” playlist on Spotify, patiently waiting around for a new album from my favorite artist to drop (ahem, Frank Ocean.) Well, good news, because music fanatics have a lot to look forward to. There is something for every type of fan, from rock to indie to rap to country. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for these dates, and be sure to purchase the albums of your choice in support of MUSiC these talented musicians. Old and current artists are releasing new records for you to indulge, and while this list in no way includes ALL of the music to be released, it will surely be a jam-filled month. So mark your calendars and prepare for some exciting FrIday and fresh material coming your way.

Alternative enthusiasts Classic rock devotees

• Sept. 20— “Chapter and Verse” • Sept. 9— “Wild World” by Bastille by Bruce Sprinsteen • Sept. 9 — “Big Mess” by Grouplove • Sept. 30 — “Keep Me Singing” by Van Morrison • Sept. 16 ­— “Disappear Here” by Bad Suns Modern rock fans Indie admirers • Sept. 16 ­­— “Shapeshift With Me” by Against • Sept. 23— “Young as the Morning Old Me! as the Sea” by Passenger • Sept. 23 — “Fires Within Fires” by Neurosis • Sept. 30 — “22, A Million” by Bon Iver

Other genres • Sept. 9— “They Don’t Know” by Jason Aldean

• Sept. 9 — “Something Worth Saving” by Gavin DeGraw

• Sept. 16 ­— “I Remember” by Alunageorge

• Sept. 23 — “Illuminate” by Shawn Mendes

Rap followers • Sept. 9— “A.I.M.” by M.I.A.

• Sept. 16 — “The Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 B3 V WAVING GOODBYE TO WAYNE BY MADDY WHITE He “Dropped the World,” stayed “Right Above It” career rattling up social media each time. His and showed us “How to Love,” but most impor- health required multiple emergency plane landings tantly, Lil Wayne crafted memorable explicit lyrics when he reportedly experienced seizures while up that made us all feel a sense of accomplishment in the air. Before his manager confirmed anything, upon memorizing. rumors were spread that Wayne was dead in February 2016. That was quickly cleared up, but Lil Wayne has been rapping since 1996. That’s the severity of two episodes in the same month right, his rap career has been around for longer was complete when he stated he could’ve died in than I’ve been alive. Lil Wayne was the rapper of the hospital after such violent seizures. Thankfully all rappers in his prime, contributing to his current Wayne’s health conditions are monitored more $150 million net worth. closely, hopefully ensuring the 33-year-old rapper lives a long life. Wayne has been flying under the radar for about a year, which was when his last studio album “Free Even though he is still scheduled to perform a Weezy Album” and his mixtape “No Ceilings 2” few times this year, his fans weren’t happy to hear came out. But after several featuring roles at music about the rapper’s possible retirement. Wayne festivals and concerts, Wayne recently took to acknowledged the uproar he caused in the Twit- Twitter when he casually announced: “I AM NOW tersphere and sent out, “ain’t lookin for sympathy, DEFENSELESS AND mentally DEFEATED & I just serenity” and “I’m good y’all don’t trip” to leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I’m calm his fans down. dun.” Following the announcement, rappers like Drake Lil Wayne’s career has experienced a few bumps in and Young Thug have expressed their gratitude for the road. Disputes with artist Birdman over money Wayne as a role model and leader of Young Money, were reported as “Tha Carter V” album was being which only makes these retirement rumors seem developed, and Wayne broke off his relationship more real despite accusations of it all being a myth. with his label “Cash Money” and the relationship with the man who once thought of him as a son. In Retirement or not, Weezy will go out a legend. Two 2015 Wayne sued Cash Money for $51 million on decades of rapping seems to take the cake, and if account of Birdman withholding the album. After it turns out to be a myth, he has a solid fan base dropping the label, Wayne fully committed to awaiting his return. Young Money, which took off in 2005 and features artists like Nicki Minaj and Drake.

If that dilemma hadn’t been enough, Wayne also suffered multiple health scares throughout his B4 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 VDDISTRACTIONS

Big Girls don’t cry BY Fergie On Sept. 19, 2006, Fergie released her album “The Dutchess,” and she produced one of the most iconic songs of 2006. “Big Girls Don’t Cry” gives me chills to this day. When you hear the familiar “da da da da, the smell of your skin lingers on me now,” you can’t help but squeal with excitement while preparing to belt out the song at the top of your lungs. THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 A7 N Student Senate seeks seats BY KYLEE HIGGINS according to its constitution. and to bring any concerns they have a cumulative GPA over 2.0,” vote.” Off-staff Reporter “We bring up [with the group’s have with Bradley to their atten- and this applies to sophomores, Dellaria admits that “[Student] university administration] gener- tion. juniors and seniors. Senate can be kind of a big com- The general elections for new ally problems that students have, “We really want senators in Responsible for filling the mitment or a little bit intimidat- student senators at Bradley took whether it’s very minor or some- Senate to just be very passionate empty Senate seats is the Speaker ing” to incoming freshmen, but place Sept. 5 and 6, but there are thing that really needs to change,” about the organization not just sit of the Assembly, junior Dave the group wants to make them still more seats to fill. Student Body President Jenna there during the meetings, and Jensen. feel comfortable by sharing their Currently, there are nine empty Dellaria said. not necessarily care or just kind of “Filling empty seats on Senate excitement and willingness to seats in Student Senate. Vacant For example, Student Senate have something on their resume,” is ultimately the Speaker’s job. I work with students. seats include two from Wycoff, has installed water bottle filling Dellaria said. “We want students have already been in contact with To students who are thinking one from Heitz, one from St. James, stations throughout campus. But who are truly passionate and truly numerous people regarding the about joining Student Senate, one from Main Street Commons, according to Dellaria, they are also care about this University, so that open seats,” Jensen said. “Student Dellaria said, “There’s no harm and four from singles. focusing on other issues, such as way we can honestly make a dif- body-wide elections were already in trying.” She said she encourag- Student Senate deals with a promoting sexual assault aware- ference on campus.” held, so the process for the them es students to not hold back and wide variety of issues that affect ness for the entire year. But there are some qualifica- is a little different. They will still focus on what they want to do the student body and “serves Student Senate is also planning tions that a student must have in complete a petition [with 40 signa- so they can make a difference on as a medium of communication on installing an iPad in the Michel order to be a senator. According to tures]. Then at General Assembly, campus. between the university admin- Student Center to give students a the fall 2014 petition to become a the candidates give a small speech istration and the student body,” chance to have a voice on campus student senator, the student must and the current senators then

HERITAGE After Vega’s speech, Ileana ‘Never believe anyone that says Luna” at Neumiller Hall Sept. 21. “I’m pretty pumped up for Ruiz , a student engagement intern your generation is filled with lead- There will also be a Latina and this month,” sophomore unde- continued from page A1 for the Office of Diversity and ers of tomorrow. Your generation Latino faculty connection Sept. 30. cided major Abigail Fuentes Inclusion, detailed the theme for is filled with leaders of today, so “I’m particularly excited for said. “Sometimes on campus, my of us are in this country, ” Vega this year’s heritage month: Latino go conquer the world.’ This is a the faculty and staff connection friends and I have been judged said. “Unless we get education, and Latina Leaders at the Hilltop. message I wanted to pass on to the because it’s a real opportunity to harshly for being Hispanic with we are still invisible. Not only that, “When planning this month Bradley campus.” build a relationship between gen- people asking us what we’re doing but people from different genera- out and thinking about the theme, Ruiz then outlined some of the erations,” Ruiz said. here, so it’s great that we have this tions need to work together. This I was inspired by my intern- events planned for the month. The opening ceremony con- month to show off and be proud.” way we can preserve our history ship with the Hispanic Heritage Geisert and Williams will be serv- cluded with a performance by Hispanic Heritage Month will and maintain the integrity of those Foundation,” Ruiz, a senior polit- ing traditionally Hispanic meals Salsa Club and a raffle, leaving conclude Oct. 5 with a closing who came before us. Otherwise, ical science and Spanish double Oct.19 and 23. There will be a those in attendance excited for the ceremony at the Garrett Cultural young people may compromise major, said. “My boss said to me, screening of the film “La Misma upcoming month of activities. Center. and lose their cultures.”

APP Violating the university’s sexual of Student Conduct, Bradley will tions. The app contributes to rais- pus because it can help out some- misconduct policy can result in a continue to hold those responsible ing awareness with educational one who needs something as sim- continued from page A1 variety of punishments, including for sexual misconduct accountable videos for students to learn more ple as the Safety Cruiser’s phone expulsion. for their actions.” about sexual violence. number to something as serious can for the students.” “Bradley takes reports of sex- The university also works to “I believe this app is 100 per- as reporting options for a situation Bradley already fulfilled many ual misconduct seriously and is prevent sexual assault though cent in the right direction for involving sexual misconduct.” of the requirements of the law prompt in responding once we education during freshman ori- Bradley,” senior public relations because they overlap with Title IX, are made aware of any situation,” entation and H.E.A.T) (Help, major Collette Pfledderer said. Campus or Clery requirements. Hollis said. “Through the Office Empower, and Teach) presenta- “It’s such a great addition to cam- A8 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 NEWS THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 A9 S Young runners prove themselves at Iowa meet

able to beat a couple teams, so it BY ALEX KRYAH Sports Editor was good.” Gauson said that he hopes the Though the cross country top runners from the Hawkeye team’s opening weekend was Early Bird meet will be able to not a great barometer for future contribute with the top runners success, head coach Darren later on in the season. Gauson was still pleased with The developmental group the results of the Hawkeye Early will run with the top runners Bird meet in Iowa City. next week when the team hosts Gauson said he rested the top the Bradley Intercollegiate nine runners for the men and meet. Gauson said it will be a the top seven runners for the great opportunity to see the top women. The “developmental” runners compete for the first runners who competed delivered time this season. quality performances, as many “This will be the first big task are vying to race with the top for them mentally and physically runners. to see how people compete,” “[The developmental group] Gauson said. “Practices are one will be running more in the thing, but going out there and earlier season meets,” Gauson competing is a little bit different. said. “For the younger group, it You see different things from will be difficult for them to race different people. We want to later in the year because only the make sure we’re going to select top seven run, so their season the best nine from the women ends a lot earlier.” and the men who can compete Junior Haran Dunderdale up at Notre Dame.” and sophomore Sara Piller Moving forward, the men photo via bradleybraves.com were the standouts from and the women are facing Junior Haran Dunderdale ran a 6K of 18:41.6 at the Hawkeye Early Bird meet over the weekend, which was the best the developmental group. two different sets of pressures among all Bradley men. Dunderdale led all Bradley men considering the makeup of the The men qualified for the with a 6K time of 18:41.6 to rosters. The women are much NCAA meet last year and expect finish 17th overall, while Piller less experienced, while the men to get back there this season. Article correction ran her 3K in 10:48.3, putting in have every starter returning. “On the men’s side, we 27th place overall. However, the expectations for return everyone and we have In the Sept. 2, 2016, edition of The Scout, we printed As a team, the men finished both sides are high. The women a very very good recruiting incorrect information in an article called “Cross Country ninth out of nine teams, while and men were both favorably class coming in,” Guason said. aims to exceed last year’s success.” The article said, the women placed sixth out of ranked in the Missouri Valley “We have a whole different set “Last season, the women’s cross country team came eight. Conference entering the season. of pressures and expectations. up short at the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) “We had some very solid “For the women, we’re still I think they’re handling [the Championship meet.” However, the women won the performances,” Gauson said. planning on winning,” Gauson pressure] well. We have a ton of MVC Championship and won the individual title. The “Haran Dunderdale I thought said. “From losing almost our camaraderie, and people want team also finished 6th at the NCAA regional meet. ran very well. [Freshman] Rachel whole team to now being ranked their teammates to do well.” The Scout regrets this error and constantly strives to Iacofano in her first meet was number two in the conference, The Braves will not be perfect our newspaper’s accuracy. solid along with Rachel Piller. I think people saw our recruits competing this weekend as They competed well and did and saw how our developmental they prepare for their meet next well on that course. For running group ran during the track weekend at Detweiller Park a younger team, we were still season improved it.” for the Bradley Intercollegiate. Volleyball struggles at North Dakota State Classic

BY JOSH NELSON sets as sophomore Erica Haslag Kangaroo Klassic, with two match- Sports Reporter led the team with 18 kills. Senior es on Friday against the University middle blocker Kelsey Cave also of Nebraska-Omaha and Cornell. The women’s volleyball trav- contributed with nine kills and They will wrap up the week- elled out to North Dakota State one block. end with a matchup against the University this weekend for “I was proud of the way the University of Missouri-Kansas the North Dakota State Classic. team played against SDSU,” Price- City on Saturday. Unfortunately the results weren’t Torok said. “It was good to see that “We will be facing very strong exactly what they were hoping for. they could bounce back quickly teams that have some veteran The Braves struggled against and move on to the next opponent, players who know how to win,” Northern Illinois, University of which is going to be very impor- Price-Torok said. “We are focused Texas at El Paso and North Dakota tant once conference play starts.” on being organized and playing State, as they were only able to Cave said she thought her team our style of volleyball.” take one set in all three of the learned a lot from the losses this Cave expanded on what the matches they played. weekend, but was excited at how players need to do to succeed this “We played some really tough quickly the team was able to learn weekend and into the future as the competition at North Dakota from that. season progresses. State,” coach Carol Price-Torok “We are continuing to learn “I think continually focusing on said. “We played veteran teams how to work together,” Cave said. the next match is important,” Cave that really capitalized on some of “We’re understanding how to said. “We also need to focus on our errors, and that contributed to complement each other’s strengths ourselves and what we’re going to the losses.” and weaknesses. But we were able do to prepare for what’s upcoming” Even with the three straight to reflect on the three losses and losses, the team responded well come out and play well as a team with a win over South Dakota to finish the weekend with a win.” photo via bradleybraves.com State (SDSU) on Sunday afternoon. The volleyball team will Sophomore outside hitter Erica Haslag celebrates a kill against South The Braves beat SDSU in straight head out to Kansas City for the Dakota State Sept. 4 at the North Dakota State Classic. A10 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 S ‘Confidence’ NFL Preview

is key for The Scout sports staff picks the best teams in the NFL this year tennis NFC Preview AFC Preview NFC East Winner: concerns had limited his play AFC East Winner: their defense and wreak havoc. BY KEVIN LINDGREN Dallas Cowboys last season, but James Starks has New England Patriots This division crown is complete- Sports Reporter proved to be a reliable backup, and ly dependent on the performance Although the Cowboys have they tend to stick with their aerial This season will probably be the of quarterback Blake Bortles. He Fresh off last season’s appear- only won one game without Tony identity most of time. Their veteran toughest test for New England since showed last year he could score ance in the Missouri Valley Romo the past three seasons, I’m defense has a chance to be really quarterback Tom Brady missed the and lead the offense. With elevated Conference semi-finals, the ready to bet on Dak Prescott. good with a more experienced sec- entire 2008 season with an ACL expectations this year, can he do Bradley women’s tennis team will Prescott showed his value by put- ondary and long-time anchors Clay tear. Usually, New England’s divi- the same? I think he can. It’ll be a look to pick up right where it left ting together an excellent pre-sea- Matthews and Julius Peppers. sional foes are weak. That chang- close race between Jacksonville and off this weekend at the SIUE Fall son, and he should be able to hold es a bit this year. New York has Indy, but the Jags will claim their Invitational. The team returns sev- the Cowboys afloat until the return NFC West Winner: some serious offensive firepower, first division crown since 1999. eral players and even picked up of Romo. Prescott also has three Arizona Cardinals while Buffalo boasts a threatening a couple of new recruits includ- solid running backs to hand off defense and some consistency in AFC West Winner: ing freshman Natalia Barbery to including running back Ezekiel Even at his age, Carson Palmer, the offensive backfield. Denver Broncos and redshirt sophomore Kathryn Elliott. had one of his most productive Despite the better competition, Adelman. Although this makes for a seasons ever last year. His great no one has a better team or coach I have some reservations with “The confidence from getting to fairly inexperienced backfield, the receiving corps are lead by the in the NFL than the Patriots. It this, but it is really tough to pick the semifinal [last year] … solidi- Cowboys possess the best offensive ever-young Larry Fitzgerald, John seems inevitable that Brady will against undoubtedly the best fies the fact that we belong there,” line in the NFL, which makes their Brown and Michael Floyd. David lose one or fewer games when he defense in the league. The Broncos head coach Matt Tyler said. “That lives a little bit easier. The defense Johnson has developed into a great comes back from suspension, and know what it takes to win when gives the team a whole bunch of has a few early suspensions to deal NFL running back after taking over Bill Belichick will continue to be the they really need to (see: NFL Super confidence. We expect to be in with, but has a strong core lead by for Chris Johnson last year. He’s best coach in the game. It will be a Bowl Champions 2016) and no one those situations.” Sean Lee, Morris Claibourne, and everything you could want in a tall task for any team to conquer is going to be able to run the ball Confidence is key, and Tyler Orlando Scandrick. Most of Dallas’ running back and his success on New England when they’re at full against them. has plenty of confidence in his toughest matchups are at home so I the ground allows them to have strength The team’s offense is obvi- team. The team’s chemistry, bond think that gives them a chance. success in the air. Their defense ously worrisome as second year and overall culture has the head is improved, and they bring back AFC North Winner: Northwestern grad Trevor Siemian coach excited for the upcoming NFC South Winner: a great secondary with Tyron Cincinnati Bengals is taking over at quarterback, but season. Carolina Panthers Matthieu and Patrick Peterson. can their offense really be any Bradley will look to improve on The Cardinals are in position to The Bengals have a solid squad. worse than last year? Denver has its breakout season last year, which The Super Bowl runner-up get back to the NFC championship Though they lost one of the best a solid offensive line and qual- included several key victories over Panthers are clear frontrunners in once again. defensive minds in former defen- ity playmakers everywhere. They Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, this division. They thrive on get- sive coordinator Hue Jackson, showed that teams don’t necessar- Missouri State and Illinois State as ting out to early leads and holding Wild Card Winners: they still have the same personnel. ily need a high-quality quarterback well as a six-match win streak. them. Cam Newton has solidified Seattle Seahawks Safety Reggie Nelson, linebacker to win a Super Bowl, much less win However, Tyler said he isn’t his status as an elite quarterback in Minnesota Vikings Vontaze Burfict and corner Adam a division. comfortable with his team resting the NFL. He can burn defenses on Jones anchor a potent defensive on its past accomplishments. the ground and he can hurt them The Seahawks could challenge unit that may be the best in the Wild Card Winners: “We will continue to work the air with his rifle of an arm. the Cardinals in the West, but division. Kansas City Chiefs hard on the court and in the gym, The defense lost cornerback Josh the loss of Marshawn Lynch to Remember, this team was Indianapolis Colts improving our fitness level as well Norman to the Redskins, but they retirement means that the rush- dangerously close to making it as our tennis…100 percent effort still have one of the best defens- ing workload will fall on Thomas to the divisional round last year. Kansas City is too good to not day in and day out,” he said. es in football lead by linebackers Rawls. Their defense returns a lot Cincinnati has nearly the same make the playoffs this year. Andy One area where Bradley strug- Thomas Davis and Luke Keuchly. of key pieces and I expect that to roster, which bodes well for Reid has routinely put Kansas City gled last season was in doubles The best is yet to come for this fran- carry them in tough games. Russell team chemistry, too. As long as in the playoff hunt, and Alex Smith matches. The Braves lost several chise as they’re stocked with young Wilson has also proven to be a top quarterback Andy Dalton, wide continues to show poise and con- close matches due to not capitaliz- talent and their window for success quarterback in the league and will receiver A.J. Green and running fidence at quarterback. TThey will ing on a doubles point. If the team is huge. once again lead his team to the back Jeremy Hill stay healthy, the fight for a division crown, but they is going to compete for an MVC playoffs. Bengals should find themselves will certainly claim the fifth playoff championship, it must improve in Minnesota’s defense is one of back in the playoffs. spot. doubles, according to Tyler. NFC North Winner: the best in football and they don’t There is no reason the Colts “We want to win more dou- Green Bay Packers get enough credit for it. Linebacker AFC South Winner: should not make the playoffs, bles matches,” Tyler said. “That’s Anthony Barr is a future defen- Jacksonville Jaguars either. Andrew Luck is a phenom- always a focus of ours, trying to Aaron Rodgers and company sive player of the year. Sure, enal player and has taken the Colts get that doubles point to take the will lead the Packers to the playoffs Bridgewater is out but he wasn’t This season is what the to the playoffs every year he’s been pressure off our singles.” once again. Last year the Packers an elite quarterback, he was a game Jacksonville front office has been healthy. He’ll get beat up, and the This weekend, the team will be receiving core was depleted with manager most of the time. If Sam waiting on for so long. Head coach defense will lose a few too many in Edwardsville for the SIUE Fall injuries, yet Rodgers still managed Bradford can keep defenses honest, Gus Bradley has a track record games for Indy, but Luck and head Invitational. Looking to get the to save some games at the end. This Adrian Peterson will be the same for building great defenses, and he coach Chuck Pagano will get them season started off on a good note, year Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams guy he’s been in the past. Plus, with finally has a team in Jacksonville into the postseason. Tyler said he knows the competi- and Randall Cobb will all be back, a new stadium, Minnesota fans will filled with tremendous talent. tion will be tough, but he enjoys along with Ty Montgomerey, Jeff have a home field advantage simi- Cornerback Jalen Ramsey, lineback- the early challenge. Janis, and Jared Abbrederis. Mike lar to the Metrodome. er Myles Jack and defensive end “There are three really good McCarthy said that he’s pleased Dante Fowler are all young and teams in Edwardsville this week- with Eddie Lacy, even after weight - Austin Shone versatile players who will anchor - Alex Kryah end,” Tyler said. “Two of those teams we will face this spring. So SOCCER we’ll get a good look at them.” continued from page A12 The road to the Missouri Valley Conference Championship begins to play in the ProRehab Aces Soccer this Friday as the Braves look to Classic. Their first opponent will be Friday Saturday Sunday Friday carry over last year’s success into Fort Wayne on Friday afternoon, the new season. September 9 September 10 September 11 September 16 followed by a Sunday afternoon ‘UMKC Indiana State matchup against Portland. Nebraska-Omaha and Cornell Kansas City, Kansas Terre Haute, IN “As for Fort Wayne, I think it’s a Volleyball 10 AM and 5 PM 1:30 PM 6 PM must win,” Olson said. “Portland is a really great team as well, but our Fort Wayne Milwaukeev Kevin Lindgren is a junior Men’s Shea Staduim defense is really good, so I feel like Shea Staduim Sports Communication major from 7 PM 7 PM we can hold them to zero, and we’re Soccer Woodridge, Illinois. He is an off-staff going to get a few opportunities SIUE Fall Invite reporter for The Scout. Women’s SIUE Fall Invite and we’ll be able to put one away.” Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville, IL For direct questions or comments, Tennis 1:00 PM 10:45 AM you can email him at klindgren@mail. bradley.edu. Bradley Invite M/W XC Detweiller Park 5 PM photo by THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 A 11 S Opinion Football Sundays are lazy days at noon because I know that broadcasts ever, the Super Bowl to do it on Sundays. Who up every so often to see what’s BY JOSH NELSON once the games have started, I’m holds nine of those top spots. does homework on a Friday going on in the game. It’s that Sports Reporter not moving. I’m serious. I don’t The NFL basically owns Sunday, or Saturday? But homework simple. leave my couch until the Sunday and it owns me. is still not an excuse for you So when this Sunday rolls Rejoice football fans. The night game is over. I’m definitely not the only to stop watching football. You around, don’t be afraid to be number-one sport in America is Some people may read this person that sits on his butt work hard all week, and school lazy and watch football all day. back this week, and as a football and think, “Wow, what a bum. from noon to 11 p.m. watching is stressful. We need time to Sundays are meant for you to fan myself, I couldn’t be happier. Does he have a life?” football. There are thousands of unwind. do nothing, anyway. Football is It all starts this Sunday as 13 I like to think I usually other people who sink into the What better way to let off the the sport of our generation and games will be played and for the do. But let’s be honest here, I couch for every football Sunday. stress from the week than by has become a way of life to some next 22 weekends, football will definitely don’t on Sundays. At All of my roommates do it too. I watching 275-pound men trying people. Plus, I’m just hoping overtake TV. least I admit it and I don’t feel fully expect all seven of us to be to hit each other as hard as they more people do this so I don’t Ah yes, football Sundays. The bad about it, either. Football is surrounding the TV with beers can? feel as worthless. time of year when I set my the greatest sport in the world. in our hands as we sit there If you really need to do alarm for 11:30 a.m. to wake up All you need to do is look at and talk crap about each other’s homework, try multitasking? and make sure that I have at the ratings the Super Bowl gets fantasy teams. It’s the 21st century; you should Josh Nelson is a senior Sports least 15 minutes to tinker with year after year after year. In Now I know what most of be able to do it by now. Write Communication major from Palatine, my fantasy lineup. I’ll make the United States, when looking you are going to say. If you your paper with your laptop Illinois. He is the Sports Reporter for myself some food before kickoff at the top 10 most viewed TV have homework, you’re going in your lap while you glance The Scout. Golfers tee off at ISU BY CHANNING WHITAKER Wright State, and Detroit. Sports Reporter This experienced team came to play with junior Ethan Brue lead- On Sept. 4 and 5, the Bradley ing the way with a score of 214. women’s golf team competed Senior Bobby Jacobs had a great in the Redbird Invitational in showing playing near his home- Normal, Illinois, where it finished town, scoring a 215. Closely fol- in sixth place in a 14-team field. lowing behind Jacobs were junior The teams who finished ahead Zach Jewell and sophomore Drake of the women’s golf team were Bushong, scoring with 217 and 218 Boston College who won the team respectively. Overall, the Braves title with a score of 890, Northern scored an 864, the second lowest Illinois, Florida Gulf Coast, Butler score in program history and two and tournament host Illinois State, shots off the program mark of 862, who was two shots better than the which was set in the fall of 2015. Braves in fifth scoring a 911. The Bradley men’s golf team Sophomore Chloe Horton led will hope to continue their early the way for the Braves with a score success in two weeks on Sept. 19 of 225. Only one shot behind her and 20 at the John Dallio Memorial was sophomore Francesca Saban in Lemont. who shot a 226. To round out the scoring, junior Ally Scaccia and freshman Taylor Channing Whitaker is a sophomore Ledwein followed the sophomores Sports Communication major from up with scores of 229 and 233. Fremont, Californida. He is an off- photo via bradleybraves.com Overall, the Braves scored a 913 staff reporter for The Scout. for the tournament. Head coach For direct questions or comments, Frankie Saban shot her way to a 226 at the Redbird Invitational in Normal on Sept. 5, finishing second Mary Swanson said she was very you can email him at cwhitaker@mail. on the team. satisfied with how the team played bradley.edu. in its first tournament this school year. “Our depth this year is very exciting and was on display, as our starting five all really made strong contributions during this past weekend,” Swanson said. “They all work hard and under- stand the areas of the game they need to focus on individually and as a whole team.” After a great first showing, the women’s golf team hopes to per- form well once again as it returns to action Saturday, Sept. 17, at the UIC Fall Invite in Chicago. The Bradley men’s golf team competed just after the women on Sept. 6 and 7 at the Crusader Collegiate in Chesterton, Indiana, where they finished first in a four- photo by team field, beating out Valparaiso, A12 THE SCOUT 9 September 2016 SPORTS INSIDE: Volleyball struggles to find groove Column A11 Women’s team drops three Football Sundays ar Lazy Days out of four at the North @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS Dakota State Classic www.bradleyscout.com Page A9 Soccer splits weekend matches BY AUSTIN SHONE Assistant Sports Editor

The Bradley men’s soccer team hosted the Hotels at Grand Prairie Classic over the weekend at Shea Stadium. The tournament featured the Braves along with Fairleigh Dickinson, Utah Valley, and Evansville. The Braves opened up their tournament Friday night against Fairleigh Dickinson out of New Jersey. From the opening minutes Bradley had control of the game. The Braves were getting their chances and attacking well, but they were unable to find the net in the first half. Defensively Bradley was able to limit the Knights to only one shot in the opening period “We made a concerted effort to try to lock up that [defensive] photo via bradleybraves.com portion of our game,” head coach Jim DeRose said. “We gave up a lot Braves junior forward Richard Olson splits two Fairleigh Dickinson defenders and scored the game-winning goal against Notre Dame Sept. 2. of goals last year, so this year we’ve rallied around our defense so that of the tournament Sunday night. our forwards and midfielders will Bradley’s attackers struggled to have a chance to win us games. We find shots throughout the game, Men’s basketball reveals changed our shape; we changed but the Wolverines were able to our system.” take advantage of an opportunity In the second half the Braves MVC schedule in the first half when All-American kept their foot on the gas. In the Skyler Milne scored to put them up BY ALEX KRYAH our best basketball at the end of the season. 87th minute, Fairleigh Dickinson 1-0, which was all they needed to Sports Editor February.” The men also play four weekend missed a clearance which allowed pull out the win. Wardle said the middle stretch games, which Wardle said he hopes senior mid-fielder Jason Lesch to “Truth be told we need to find The men’s basketball team of the conference season will be will attract more students to the play a through ball just past two a lot more goal scoring chances, announced its 2016-2017 Missouri difficult as they play on the road game to provide an exciting setting. Fairleigh Dickinson defenders. or else we’re going to be finishing Valley Conference schedule “quite a bit.” Their home games “I love when school’s in session Lesch’s ball reached junior forward with a lot of ties and coming up on Tuesday, filling its slate for the are not much easier during that and when students are around, Richard Olson who scored the the wrong side of one goal games,” season. The MVC season begins stretch, either. Between Jan. 14 so when we have some Saturday Braves lone goal and lead the team DeRose said. “We really just had Dec. 29 in Peoria as the Braves host and Feb. 1, Bradley plays four of games and our students are in to a 1-0 victory. about a two minute spell there in Southern Illinois. their six games on the road. Their town, that’s always a huge positive “Lesch slotted me in, I looked the first half when we gave up a “We’re just excited to get the home opponents? Illinois State and for us,” Wardle said. “They can up at the keeper and saw he was chance right before that goal and season going,” head coach Brian Wichita State on Jan. 18 and Jan. 29, change that atmosphere and help right in the middle of the goal so then [Milne] got a chance and made Wardle said. “[We’re excited] to respectively. us play at a higher level.” I put it back post,” Olson said. “It the most of it.” be in a great basketball league like February’s schedule features The Braves will host three all starts with defense and I think The Braves were held to only the Missouri Valley, a nationally four home games, and Wardle said preseason games before starting we’re doing an amazing job on five shots over the entirety of the recognized league.” he wants his team playing its best their non-conference schedule, the defensive side of the ball. I game, and only managed one shot Last year the MVC lived up basketball during that stretch. which features a couple of familiar think our midfield needs to find on goal, while Utah Valley stayed to be nationally recognizable as “We want to show improvements foes from last season including our forwards along the with the on the attack with four shots on both Wichita State and Northern each month,” Wardle said. “We did TCU and Ole Miss. The Braves’ outside-mids and we can go from goal, and produced five corner kick Iowa made runs in the NCAA that last year. Statistically, when home games in non-conference there.” opportunities. Tournament in March. you look at our last 10 games, I was play are against Nevada, Chicago DeRose said he was happy “I thought we defended very “I love that we open up at home proud of what our team did with State and UT-Arlington. about the way his two forwards well against a nationally ranked after Christmas against Southern how young we were and with the Wardle said they won’t take any were able to connect and put the team,” DeRose said. “We limited Illinois,” Wardle said. “We have ups and downs we had last season. game in the preseason or MVC for team ahead. their opportunities, but we just some home games to close the That’s what you want.” granted. “We missed a lot of chances didn’t generate enough and that’s conference schedule, but really Wardle said he “raised “We’re still in a building stage of early in the game, so that goal was a going to be the focus of this week when it’s all said and done, I’ve expectations” this off-season in our program, so we have to take it good testament to their work ethic, in training.” gone into seasons thinking that regards to the team’s workout one day at a time and prepare like their fitness and their willingness The Braves will travel to we had a really tough conference regiment. He said he hopes that we’re playing the best team in the to as two forwards to turn defense Evansville, Indiana, this weekend schedule and we won the league the Braves enter conference play country every game,” Wardle said. into offense,” DeRose said. at Green Bay. It is what you make clicking on all cylinders and that The Braves hosted No. 16 Utah see Soccer Page A10 it, and hopefully we’re playing they can continue that throughout Valley in the second and final game

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