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Vol. 124 | No. 3 | September 20, 2019 The Scout @bradley_scout Vape-nation or health deterioration?

BY HALEY JOHNSON News Editor

How harmful can a puff of cherry-flavored smoke be? College students and health professionals are finding out. According to the Center for Disease Control, there have been 380 lung-related illness cases over Students seek out the past year and a half, and each involves the use of vaping products. On Tuesday, New York became the first state to ban flavored opportunities at electronic cigarettes. The next day, Michigan followed suit and became the second state to ban the sales of the job fair flavored e-cigarettes products. Health officials in California confirmed Monday that another see page A5 person has died from a vaping- related illness, marking the seventh victim of this crisis. Tulare County, California health The Smith Career Center hosted its fall Job and Internship Fair that featured over 200 employers. photo by William Craine officials said they’re officially “warning community members about the dangerous effects of using electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.” Search committee to find the next Bradley president College students using e-cigarettes and electronic BY VERONICA BLASCOE secretary of the Board of Trustees, that the list contained at least one of the committee, student body vaporizers has nearly tripled from Copy Editor respectively. member of each college, and taking president Megan Brezka. 6.1 percent to 15.5 percent in one The co-chairs will only receive into account diversity of gender “My role within the Presidential year, according to a national study The imminent retirement of one vote between them, and can and emphasizing length of service Search Committee is to represent the by the University of Michigan. university president Gary Roberts has only vote in case of a tie. The faculty and involvement in the Bradley best interests of our student body as “Vaping has seen a very dramatic made it necessary to begin the search handbook dictates that no less than community. we develop the candidate profile and increase in use in young adults for a new president to lead Bradley one-fourth of the committee must be “We wanted to make sure they determine which of the candidates and college students due to clever into the coming years. The selection faculty, and provides for a process of are people who understand Bradley would best fit within the Bradley marketing campaigns by the process is long and involved, but the choosing them. and that care about the university,” community,” Brezka said. manufacturers,” Jessica Higgs, the first steps have been taken. The initial formation of the Fakheri said. After the committee identifies a Bradley Director of Health Services, “We are in some critical times committee stated this summer, Two weeks ago, the elected preliminary group of candidates, the said. “Unfortunately, as evident by in higher education,” said University when most faculty members were members of the Senate voted to select final decision on Bradley University’s the recent number of deaths, these Senate president Amahd Fakheri, not available. Three faculty members the final three committee members: next president will be made by the devices have not been fully vetted in who helped select the committee. were selected as temporary members Laurence Weinzimmer, a Caterpillar Board of Trustees. the potential consequences.” “The next person is going to have of the committee to handle some professor of strategic management “An ideal candidate is not only an extremely, extremely important preliminary work, but an election for from the Foster College of Business; a strategic professional, but also see VAPING impact on Bradley, so this is an the formal members was held at the Jacqueline Hogan, a sociology someone interested in personably extremely important process.” start of the year. Fifteen members of and anthropology professor from engaging and interacting with our Page A3 The committee consists of two the faculty were either nominated the College of Liberal Arts and student body,” Brezka said. “They co-chairs, seven members of the board or self-nominated to serve on the Sciences; and Tanya Marcum, an would seek to become an active of trustees, three members of faculty committee. entrepreneurship, technology and member of the Bradley and Peoria and one student representative. The Executive Committee of the law professor, also from the Foster community.” The co-chairs are James Shadid Senate (excluding the Provost) then College of Business. and Kathleen Holst, vice chair and narrowed the field to six, ensuring There is also one student member A2 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019 NEWS

BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS

Gender shaping conversations Cheryl Cooky, associate professor of American Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexual Studies • At approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, BUPD received a report of at Purdue University, will be presenting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the Hartmann Center an unconscious female in the fourth-floor restroom in Harper Hall. for the Performing Arts. She will be addressing how gender shapes sports experiences, cultural The female was alert and admitted to drinking several shots. She meanings and organizational structures in sports and other related topics. For more information was evaluated by medics and allowed to sign a transport refusal contact the department of communication at [email protected]. form.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ • A silent witness reported a party of underage attendees at The theater department will put on its first production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” at 7:30 p.m. approximately midnight on Sept. 15. Officers were dispatched to on Sept. 26 in the Hartmann Center for the Performing Arts. The prequel to “Peter Pan” tells the the address with negative results. origins of Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and many other characters. Performances will continue to be given until Oct. 6. Ticket prices are $20 for adults. Faculty, staff and senior citizens are $18. Students are $10. To order tickets either call the Box Office at 309-677-2650 or visit the Box • At noon on Sept. 15, a male reported that a package was delivered Office in Hartmann Center. while he was at class and signed for by an unknown suspect at 1800 W. Bradley Ave. Oktoberfest in Peoria Peoria’s Oktoberfest will take place on the RiverFront from 5-11:30 p.m. on Friday, 12-11:30 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event features authentic German food, music, a • Three juveniles were found riding bicycles in the Duryea Parking parade and many other activities. Admission is $7 before 5 p.m., $10 after 5 p.m. and free for ages Deck after curfew at approximately midnight on Sept. 16. The 12 and under. For more information, visit www.oktoberfestpeoria.com. juveniles were returned to guardians and with verbal warnings.

Concert on the quad At 4 p.m. today, on the Alumni Quad Bradley Bands such as the Symphonic Winds and • An unaffiliated female reported on Sept. 16 that her purse was Symphonic Band, directed by David Vroman, are putting on a free concert. The Bradley Jazz missing from her unlocked car while she was walking on the track. Ensemble, directed by Todd Kelly, will also be performing. This matter is still under investigation. September 20, 2019 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS

VAPING sciences, Lori Russell-Chapin, continued from page A1 recently published an article on Revamping healthline.com on how smoking affects the brain. “Although research on Homecoming Week According to Higgs, Bradley e-cigarettes is limited, we know so Health Services “fully backs” far that they can have a negative the Center for Disease Control’s impact on your brain and overall BY KAPRICE YOUNG perform in the Renaissance Coliseum. recommendation that students health,” Russell-Chapin said. Off-staff Reporter Coordinators said they feel a bigger Not only will the B be lit, but the Senior advertising major named comedian will start the week sky will be too. Fireworks will take should refrain from vaping until Samantha Kestler said this recent Homecoming week kicks off off well. place along with the announcement more information surfaces. outbreak has caused her to vape next, and this year, ACBU is deciding ACBU is also introducing a faculty of the food drive winners and the “Vaping has been presented for less. to switch things up. Homecoming vs. student food drive. Throughout crowning of Homecoming King and several years as the ‘safe’ alternative “I told myself I’ll be off it by coordinator Jacob McGiles said he is the week, collections will be taken Queen. to smoking cigarettes, but the end graduation [in December],” Kestler confident that the changes will be for up for the Midwest Food Bank along Saturday’s parade will conclude result is still introducing chemicals said. “I know nicotine is bad for you the better. with a charity trivia night. the festivities. into your lungs,” Higgs said. and I got myself addicted, but the For the first time since 2003, Even with the new additions, Most universities have a football In response to the crisis, few case studies that have saturated there will be a parade. McGiles and participants can still expect some of game during homecoming. Bradley President Donald Trump and the the media are alarming enough to co-coordinator Morgan Dunham are the traditional activities. differs from most because it does Food and Drug Administration get me to try and actively quit.” reintroducing the parade to conclude “I’m looking forward to all the not have an NCAA football team. are preparing to remove all non- Kestler said that from what the Homecoming Week. fun surprise contests and events that Coordinators feel that having a tobacco flavors of e-cigarettes, she’s observed, Bradley students With organizations already signed happen during Homecoming Week,” homecoming with a soccer match is including mint and menthol, from don’t seem to be concerned, and up for floats, the parade will begin its Imani Shamsuddin, a sophomore just as school-spirit orientated. the market within 30 days. vaping remains popular. route on campus. Television Arts major, said. “People at Bradley support each Junior political science major “I think they’re concerned “This has not been done for quite The Friday before the official other and show their pride with or Isaiah Harlan believes the ban isn’t about the outbreak, but they act some time at Bradley, so we are Homecoming Week begins, students without a certain team,” McGiles said. an appropriate response to the like they’re not,” Kestler said. “I excited to see how it goes,” McGiles can participate in the Painting of the “That is what is so great about the outbreak. think it comes down to the idea of said. “We also are trying to get the Lydias. The decorated Lydias will be Bradley community and homecoming “People must take responsibility,” ‘It won’t happen to me’ and they community engaged with the parade displayed in various locations around here is because everyone shows Harlan said. “Since one does have focus on the statistics showing only this year. We think this will be an campus during Homecoming Week. support for the school that they love.” to be 21 to buy e-cigs and tobacco a number of cases.” easy way for Bradley and the Peoria However, one of the most Albert Williams, a sophomore products in many states, it can community to come together.” anticipated events of the week will undecided major, is especially excited be assumed that they understand In addition to a parade, McGiles be held on that Friday night. for the soccer game. the risk associated with buying and Dunham are also starting Students, alumni, faculty and the “At the end of every soccer game, and using these products. A ban Homecoming Week off differently. community are expected to be in no matter if we win or lose, they do on legitimate e-cigarettes will only In recent years the Lighting of attendance and fill the area in front fireworks. They put me in the school create a black market for foreign the “B” took place on that Monday. of Bradley Hall to experience the spirit,” Williams said. made, unregulated vape products.” This year comedian Matt Bellasi Lighting of the “B” Friday. Professor and associate dean of will take center stage Monday and the college of education and health

ALAS hosts Levanta Tu Bandera

photos by Kayla Johnson To kick off the celebration of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 13, the Association of Latin American Students hosted Levanta Tu Bandera, or “Raise Your Flag” in the Circle of Pride by the Alumni Quad. A4 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019 NEWSNEWS Bradley students get called out

BY VALERIE VASCONEZ “Lazo was chosen to come to campus Calling Us Out” can sound daunting, Lazo “I thought she sent out a powerful News Reporter because she is very knowledgeable on informally adds “With Love” to the title to message tonight,” junior psychology major issues found within Latinx culture,” expand the importance of changing these Isabella Pumo said. “There’s something Talking about privilege is not easy said Abigail Fuentes, senior family and aspects of the culture. for not just the Latino community for most people. But for Kat Lazo, it’s consumer science major. “She is most “It’s concentrated on holding Latinx to learn about but for everyone else just another day on the job. The director, famously known for her series ‘The Kat folks accountable to the ways we can that came here tonight. The white producer and host for Mitu, a media Call’ featured on Mitu, where she debunks hold both privilege and oppression,” Lazo community, black community company with a focus on Latino audiences, common taboos [and] misconceptions said. “Only when we acknowledge that we or even other communities came to Bradley Monday. She spoke on found within the Latinx community.” have both will we be closer to liberation came here issues facing the Latinx community. As Lazo explained in her presentation, and freedom.” and learned The event filled the seats in the Michel she was invited to create content for Mitu The slideshow for the night covered something Student Center Ballroom, even if half but wanted to do it on her own terms. She how people holding toxic traits can hurt new tonight.” of the students came for extra credit, as decided to expand from one demographic, the individual and others and how these Lazo joked about. In addition to a Latinx looking at multiple ethnicities and issues can be resolved. These issues can presence in the room, there was a diverse backgrounds to elaborate on hard hitting be taboo, but for people looking from the audience ready to hear about the elephant issues. outside, who never had to deal with such in the room for another culture. Although the title “The Kat Call, topics, it can give them perspective.

photo by Katelyn Edwards Freshmen sworn in as senators

Eight freshmen were sworn into Student Senate on Monday after being elected on Sept. Amine Filali David Daye Eric Winkelman 12. They were assigned to Major: Civil engineering Major: History Major: Political science and Committee: Campus affairs Committee: Campus safety their committee during organizational communication Platform: “I learned about and community relations the General Assembly. Committee: Diversity and [Student Senate] at the Platform: “I just want to make inclusion Activities Fair and it seemed a difference in the community Platform: “All throughout my like something interesting to around Bradley and try to make years, I’ve been advocating me … One of my goals is to be it better for everybody here for people and leading and the best person I can possibly that attends and also doesn’t so I really wanted to bring be.” attend in general.” that here … We all know that freshman year is a transition for most people and I really want to make sure that – in a time that can be so crazy – that we can find some peace and also a voice in the midst of all of what’s going on.”

Kaitlyn Johnson Sierra Kaplan Dylan Konop Alyssa Mueller Major: Health science Major: Undecided Major: Mechanical engineering Major: History secondary Committee: Diversity and communication Committee: Diversity and education inclusion Committee: Public relations inclusion Committee: Campus safety Platform: “I wanted to represent Platform: “I joined Student Platform: “I did senate in high the out of state population, school and I really loved the and community relations Senate to help make a who aren’t from Illinois or the difference at Bradley and help experience. I think it’s important Platform: “Eventually, I want to Jennifer Reyes surrounding states. Since I’m make a better place for the to take ownership in making get into a career in politics … I’m from the east coast, I wanted your school a better place and students.” actually interested in making Major: Public relations and to make sure everyone had a I definitely want to be a part real policy changes on campus, voice in Student Senate and advertising of that experience ... My goals so I like the opportunity to be make sure that the outside would be to just really get to able to, not just hear people Committee: Public relations perspective were seen. One know the other senators and complaining about things or Platform: “I had a lot of of my goals is just to make just reach out to other Bradley even having positive feelings leadership opportunities in high sure that everyone is aware of students to know what people about things, but being able to school and I decided to do the what Student Senate is doing want and what they want to see actually implement the change following and college is better and just to make sure that accomplished and just try to that people are talking about.” and also be more involved, so I everyone who wants to be is BY ANGELINE SCHMELZER figure out what role I can play was pretty excited for that.” involved and give everyone the Assistant News Editor in achieving that.” opportunities to be involved.” September 20, 2019 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS The U.S. and China’s rocky relationship

BY CONOR MCENTEE “Every gun that is made, every anticipating and he definitely had to Copy Editor warship launched, every rocket fired optimistic route to it and maybe we signifies, in the final sense, a theft should be going for more optimistic The Peplow Pavilion at the from those who hunger and are not route for a lot of things in life.” Hayden-Clark Alumni Center was fed, those who are cold and are not The Peoria Area World Affairs filled with concerned citizens and clothed. This world in arms is not Council (PAWAC) helped arrange Bradley students alike to hear one spending money alone,” Orlins said. the event. Angela Weck, executive man’s experience dealing with the According to Orlins, the threats director of PAWAC, hoped students Chinese government. to both countries are ones that took a lot from the presentation. Stephen Orlins, president of the Americans fear all too well. They “I think there is a lot of bad National Committee on U.S. and include pandemics, terrorist threats, publicity about how ‘bad’ China is China Relations, presented a speech economic crisis and climate change. and how evil (it is), that they’re last Monday night about the future Orlins explained that if these threats stealing all our jobs, and I think a of the U.S. and China’s relationship are not addressed through the little perspective is helpful,” Weck and its impact on Peoria and the rest cooperation of the United States and said. “So, they’re neither bad nor of the world. China it could all be too real all too good, but that’s important to put into Orlins said U.S. Congressman fast. your brain … they’re good in areas Darin LaHood encouraged him to Orlins ended his speech by and not so good in other areas and speak at the event. describing the ending of the movie, that’s what I hope everyone figured “Congressman LaHood felt it “The Martian” starring Matt Damon. out tonight.” would be important for me to hear He hopes to see both countries Orlins said he hopes students start the views of the people of Peoria, and celebrating and cooperating together. educating themselves after the event I think I heard the views of the people Some students were impressed and to continue taking steps towards of Peoria, as well as the views of the with his optimistic tone and agreed building a better society. students at Bradley,” Orlins said. that cooperation was the best “[Students] need to speak up,” Throughout the night, he talked solution. Orlins said. “The U.S.–China about how he was deeply pessimistic “There’s a lot of problems facing relationship is critical for the peace about China in the short term, but our world and the best way… to and prosperity of the United States was optimistic about the long-term actually fix these problems is working and that [students] need to get run of the relationship. He described together with other countries instead educated to participate in the public the paths that both parties are taking, of opposed to them,” Jonathon Braun, debate.” Stephen Orlins takes questions from students and public on the future citing a speech from former president senior computer systems major, said. between the United States and China. Dwight D. Eisenhower. “He gave some answers I wasn’t fully photo by Miguel Agyei

What do employers really want?

BY COLE BREDAHL Mark Sargis, a senior mechanical Editor-at-Large engineering major, who has gotten an internship and a co-op from past Bradley students spend countless Bradley fairs, said employers want a hours preparing for the annual well-rounded student. fall Job and Internship Fair, which “They are looking for someone occurred on Thursday, but what are that can do more than just an the 207 employers at the fair even engineering job,” Sargis said. “They looking for? want someone that fits into the work The answer is a combination environment and is personable.” of a lot of factors. Do employers Lindsay Hermer, a human think classroom performance is resources manager with Executive important? Yes. Do they care about Construction, echoes Sargis’s past internship and part-time work statement. experience? Sure. Do they also want “[We look for] a cultural fit,” prospective employees to have soft Hermer said. “Our culture is work skill? Of course. hard, play hard, so that is what we “[Employers] are looking are looking for.” for competencies like career One of the most important areas competencies which is inclusive of many students need to improve on is soft skills,” said Jon Neidy, executive communication, according to Neidy. director of the Smith Career Center. “There is something to be said “We know that our students are for learning how to communicate developing the strong technical professionally versus learning how skills that they might need in their to communicate casually,” Neidy workspaces. What sometimes are said. “Sometimes recent graduates lacking the part of those work and current students aren’t able to competencies that are considered the differentiate between the two. So, soft skills.” there is a giant need for the soft Paige Jordan, a project manager skills.” at Executive Construction and a 2017 Neidy said many blame the greater Bradley graduate, said Bradley does a need for soft skills for millennials and good job providing students with the Generation Z members comes from necessary skills. the increase from technology, but “I feel like our school does put out he believes it is a different cultural some high caliber students,” Jordan change. said. “Since we are a construction “They may not have had the company, we know our engineering opportunities to learn those soft program is phenomenal and student skills as a result of how parenting have real-world experience.” has changed culturally and work However, there is more to it expectations have changed,” Neidy Students ptich their work experience to each employer in hopes to achieve further contact. than just having technical skills. said. photos by William Craine A6 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019 OPINION Editorial THE SCOUT Editor-in-Chief: Tony Xu It’s time for the foggy conversation [email protected] Managing Editor: Anthony Landahl [email protected] It is not uncommon to see a student casually with vaping are being brought to light. The Under the housing Bill of Rights, Bradley Editor-at-Large: Cole Bredahl vaping on campus. Whether you catch someone results of both are not far off: they can be fatal. prohibits any e-cigarette usage in all residential [email protected] taking a hit on the quad or see a puff of white fog Given this, we believe Bradley students should halls. However, other Bradley facilities and float out of a hoodie sleeve in the library, the act become more educated about the potential academic buildings, including the library, have News Editor: Haley Johnson has been normalized. dangers of e-cigarettes. been left unregulated. [email protected] But that needs to change. While Bradley HEAT now mentions vaping in If this trend is as serious as it is periceived Earlier this week, several states banned its orientation presentations, we believe a greater to be, then we would advise Bradley to take Assistant News Editor: flavored electronic cigarettes and the sales of effort should be made to emphasize its adverse precautions to encourage students to avoid the Angeline Schmelzer flavored e-cigarette products. effects. Likewise, the university should take a harmful habit in the same fashion of their [email protected] According to Jessica Higgs, director of Health serious look into policy changes and updates to warnings against binge drinking and drug use. If Services, Bradley “fully backs” this temporary building regulations. they intend to help spread accurate information Copy Editor: Conor McEntee ban because there seems to be a misconception Under Illinois law, smoking cigarettes is to students about the dangers of different aspects [email protected] about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. Higgs prohibited inside of buildings or anywhere of college culture, they need to cover the whole recommends students refrain from vaping until within 15 feet of air intakes of a building. spectrum. Copy Editor: Veronica Blascoe more information is available. However, vaping and e-cigarettes fall under a Bradley should think ahead in regards to [email protected] The health problems caused by cigarette gray area where only limited regulations would handling predicaments like these. Valerie Vasconez smoking are well-known and now the issues apply. News Reporter: [email protected]

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Voice Editor: Mackenzie Newman Call it ‘The Mike’ [email protected]

Assistant Voice Editor: Jade Sewell [email protected] While many of my classmates successful alumnus. At worst, of other buildings on Bradley’s elected to give their speeches it would simply create a fun campus, such as “The GCC,” Design Editor: Erin Martiens on serious topics like the nickname. “RenCo” and an affectionate tag [email protected] compensation of college athletes, Michel represented the 18th for Geisert that isn’t appropriate the increase of minimum wage Congressional district of Illinois, for print. “The Mike” would make Graphics Editor: Sophia Post or the legalization of marijuana, I which includes his hometown of a nice addition to the campus [email protected] opted for something a little more Peoria, for 38 years from 1957 culture. lighthearted. until 1995. While in office, Michel After all, the existing title is Multimedia Designer: Carson Allen The student center should be served as House Minority Leader pretty dry. “The student center” [email protected] nicknamed “The Mike.” for the Republican Party for 14 sounds like a place you have to What started as a joke amongst years and was known for his go in order to attend some sort of Content Manager: Ben Sullivan a few of my friends has turned civility and bipartisanship, in mandatory meeting you have no [email protected] into an actual nickname that I’d stark contrast to many of today’s desire to go to. like to introduce to the campus politicians. On the other hand, “The Mike” Photo Editor: William Craine lexicon. Before being elected to office, sounds more like a fun gathering [email protected] Larry Larson Not many students know that he served in World War II and was spot where you can chow down on [email protected] the building we all know as “The present at the famous storming Chick-Fil-A after a long Saturday Assistant Photo Editor: Katelyn Assistant Sports Editor Student Center” is officially titled of Normandy Beach. He was of dartying. Edwards “The Robert H. Michel Student wounded in machine gun fire and So, next time the squad is in [email protected] Center” in honor of one of Bradley’s was awarded two bronze stars, the search of a late-night snack and Last year, just like most most distinguished alumnus and Purple Heart and four battle stars somebody suggests the student Advertising Manager: Michaella freshmen at Bradley, I was enrolled former US Congressman, Robert for his valor. center, correct them and call it Busato in the Bradley Core Curriculum “Bob” Michel. Michel was an honorable man “The Mike.” While you’re at it, [email protected] course COM 103. Better known as In all seriousness, nicknaming who deserves to be remembered be sure to tell Bob Michel’s story. simply “public speaking.” the student center would be good by Bradley students, so why not It’s only right that we make sure Advertising Manager: John Finn For our final speech of the for campus. At best, it would make shorten Michel to “Mike” to create a true American hero’s legacy [email protected] year, we were assigned to give the student body more aware a catchy nickname in his honor? continues on the Hilltop. a persuasive speech to the class. of one of the university’s most We have nicknames for plenty Advertising Representative: Jalen Craglione [email protected]

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Mamma Mia - Major change - Final Fantasy Queerleader BY JADE SEWELL them as anything but hetero. handle it. But if a coach refused to let me work with her athletes Assitant Voice Editor On my high school competition squad, four of the 10 girls because of my sexual orientation, I’d be heartbroken. I’ve liked girls for as long as I can remember. were either lesbian or bisexual, and I’m certainly not the only gay The one cheer outlet that I am exceedingly grateful for is my In elementary school, when I didn’t know what homosexuality cheerleader here at Bradley. Bi, lesbian and trans cheerleaders squad here at Bradley. I came out to them fairly early into my was, I convinced myself that my romantic feelings for girls were exist. We just never hear from them. college experience, and the reception I’ve received from them has nothing more that an intense desire to be friends with them. I love girls just as much as I love the sport of cheer — and been greater than I ever could have imagined. After moving from private to public school, I realized I was that’s a lot. In the summers, I instruct cheer camps across the In the back of my mind, I’ve always feared that I’d be on a definitely attracted to women. I don’t recall coming out to my Midwest for the Universal Cheer Association. I’m also a middle squad where one or more girls refused to stunt with me because high school friends; I think they all just knew. My high school had school cheer coach and college cheerleader. There isn’t a day that of my attraction to women. I mean, cheer is a very up close and an almost statistically impossible amount of LGBTQ individuals, goes by where I’m not participating in cheer in some capacity. personal sport. However, I have never once felt discriminated with over one-sixth of my graduating class identifying as a part If you look at my social media, you could easily tell that I’m against here because of my sexual orientation. In fact, my team of the community. For perspective, the UCLA School of Law a cheerleader, but you’d never be able to guess that I identify actively supports it. reports that less than 5 percent of Illinois identifies as LGBTQ. within the LGBTQ community. I keep all of my accounts clean In the future, I would love for out-spokenly gay cheerleaders We also had a couple of outspokenly gay teachers and received because I have several coaches and athletes that follow me. to become a regular occurence, but the only way that’s going to be education about gay and trans rights in our U.S. history classes. I’m incredibly grateful to have such a solid base of cheer possible is if we open up a dialogue where those individuals feel Admittedly, I’ve had it way easier than most of my gay friends acquaintances, but because of these followers, I feel unable to comfortable enough to share their stories and experiences. My and peers. However, one thing I’ve never been able to reconcile share an essential part of my identity, and that’s true for many hope is that “queerleaders” become more accepted in the coming was my sexual orientation and cheerleading. other gay cheerleaders. years and that culture as a whole dismantles its preconceived “Lesbi-honest.” Queer and cheer have never been synonymous. I’ve never posted pictures from pride, pride prom or anything notions about what a cheerleader should and should not be. In fact, the popular cult classic film “But I’m a Cheerleader” plays that could be construed as “gay.” If a coach or athlete unfollowed on society’s rigid view of cheerleaders and its inability to imagine me because of a post, it’d hurt, but I think my self-esteem could Cults: a modern crisis BY JESSICA ARCHAMBEAU followers into doing the leader’s bidding. Extreme cases, like the agency; however, methods of indoctrination are tried and true Off-staff Reporter infamous Manson family murders, showcase just how deep this ways of convincing the most sound-minded individuals that they When rising actress and mother of two, Sarah Edmundson, indoctrination can go. would be better off forfeiting control of their lives. signed up for a five-day seminar in 2005, she hoped the sessions For Edmundson, her loyalty was rocked when she and four Many experts have tried explaining this gender gap among would bring her community, financial agency and a boost for her other women were invited to become a part of Raniere’s “secret cult members, citing women’s history of oppression or greater career. Instead, the “Executive Success Programs,” founded and sorority” in 2017. During the initiation ritual, the five followers desire for spiritual actualization as possible reasoning. However, led by Keith Raniere, were Edmundson’s first introduction to a 12 were blindfolded, told to strip and branded with Raniere’s initials claims that women are inherently more susceptible to cults may year odyssey of indoctrination, abuse and exploitation. — a pain that Edmundson describes as “worse than childbirth.” do more harm than good, as they disperse attention away from In her memoir, “Scarred: The Truth Story of How I Escaped This event served as a catalyst for the cult leader’s downfall, the perpetrators and fail to acknowledge female cult leaders. For NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life,” Edmundson explains as it brought Edmundson to a significant realization: “I am not example, Allison Mack, former “Smallville” actress and Raniere’s how she found herself falling under the influence of Raniere and cattle. I’m not owned by Keith.” second in command, faces her own charges as a result of her role unknowingly becoming part of NXIVM, a cult operating under Her voice, as well as other narratives from ex-followers, in recruiting and profiting off of the exploitation of members. the guise of a self-help group. proved essential in exposing Raniere and finding him guilty on Edmundson’s full memoir, “Scarred” hit the shelves on Sept. “I left … my initial training [feeling] as if a veil had been charges of sex trafficking, child abuse, forced labor and more in 17. She, like many other cult survivors, may never fully recover lifted,” Edmundson told ABC News in 2018. a 2019 trial. from her time in NXIVM, though her story can serve as a reminder Within these sessions, Raniere provided his audience with Edmundson’s story, while horrifying and laced with for us all. Cults aren’t a thing of the past, and as a growing clarity and concrete answers to complex problems, so it’s oppressive misogyny, is by no means a unique one. internet culture provides cult leaders with new opportunities for unsurprising people began to place their trust in his teachings In a 2019 article, popular news outlet Refinery29 reported recruitment and indoctrination, everyone is susceptible to their and authority. that an estimated 70 percent of cult members are women. This influence. The process of indoctrination is how cult leaders establish statistic, to an outsider, seems shocking considering the tight grip and maintain control over members, essentially brainwashing many cult leaders maintain on women’s sexual and reproductive B2 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019

Here we go again: Final Fantasy VI: backstage at The paragon of its series BY MADDI TROLINGER tendencies. Well-known for his haunting laugh, Kefka’s Mamma Mia! Off-staff Reporter unquenchable thirst for power, destruction and death Have you ever wondered what our world would leads him to become the god of magic and the final boss BY CAMERON DINGERSON have become if Hitler had won World War II? Are you of the game. Off-staff Reporter curious to know how different our lives would be if As well as plot and characters, Final Fantasy VI also Eastlight Theatre, a community theaters in the Peoria area, held auditions today’s technology coexisted with magic? Have you ever has remarkable game mechanics and an absolutely for “Mamma Mia!” in July. Now, after two months of long and strenuous hours thought about what you would do if the world ended? stellar soundtrack. In terms of mechanics, classic turn- of rehearsals, the cast was finally ready to perform in front of an audience. If you answered yes to any of these questions, then based RPG battle style is essential. What’s unique The production, directed by the talented Lexi Grant-Zellmer, runs from Sept. “Final Fantasy VI” is the game for you. One of the about this game is the ability to form your own parties 13-15 and 18-21. most popular role-playing games (RPGs) to date, “Final of characters, equipable relics which can provide stat One of the principal members of the cast is Clarissa Dolan. Fantasy VI” is truly a beautiful and imaginative game. bonuses and abilities, and of course, the equipable esper “I have so many mixed emotions,” Dolan said. “I’m excited and honored to Released on April 2, 1994, “Final Fantasy VI” rapidly rose “magicite shards” that allow all of your characters to be playing the role of Tanya. What a fun and sassy character who gets to sing to stardom and became an icon for both Square Enix learn magic. As for the soundtrack, this game presents amazing music. I was also nervous at first [because] everyone knows and loves (originally Square) and Nintendo. 61 songs, the longest being the epilogue. Perhaps the this musical along with all the characters. They have this expectation on how “Final Fantasy VI” is not only a masterpiece of its best piece of the whole game is “Dancing Mad.” This it should be and I wanted to make sure that I was able to deliver that.” time but perhaps the best game of its franchise. The dramatic, four-stage song plays during the final battle Along with the eight principal characters, the talented cast also featured an opening montage depicts the struggle between powerful against Kefka and is available on Spotify. ensemble, which included member Casey Nabors, a Bradley student. magic and advanced technology. This struggle, “The War All in all, “Final Fantasy VI” is the culmination of what “I absolutely love being a part of Eastlight,” Nabors said. “I am new to the of the Magi,” drives the events of the game. Though a made its franchise great, and this emotion-evoking game area and was looking for a way to make friends. My in-laws and husband thousand years have come to pass since then, great represents an entire childhood for many people. Though convinced me to audition for ‘Mamma Mia’ and I’m so glad I did. Everyone tension remains as “there are some who would enslave “Final Fantasy VI” is over 25 years old, it continues has been so friendly, welcoming and kind. Performing at Eastlight has been so the world by reviving the dreaded, destructive force to be a beloved favorite of many gamers because of much fun and I hope to be a part of their future productions.” known as magic,” according to the game. its intricate plot, revolutionary game mechanics and Slav Asenov, a sophomore at Bradley, attended the show on Sunday, Sept. From there, the main plot follows the battle between a timeless novelty. 15 and praised the production. resistance group called “The Returners” and the tyranny “It was an enjoyable, hilarious dramatic production with great casting of of Emperor Gestahl and his empire. The dark story of both principals, especially Sophie [Tiffany Riech], and the ensemble,” Asenov “Final Fantasy VI” is handled excellently and splits into said. two parts: the “World of Balance” and the “World of While many performers audition for Bradley productions, anyone who Ruin.” loves theatre should also consider auditioning for shows in the Peoria area. In addition to a fantastic story, this game also Anyone performing in theatre, community or otherwise, can reap many showcases a cast of 14 permanently playable substantial benefits. characters. Vastly diverse in design, each One of such benefits include that, through the extensive rehearsal process, character undergoes major personal you can cultivate amazing friendships, which may last for long even after the developments throughout the game. production’s final curtain call. Among the best characters of “Final Furthermore, while the countless hours of rehearsing are fun and Fantasy VI” are the main character, sometimes tiring, the experience of performing in front of an audience cannot Terra Branford, and the main villain, be replicated by anything. For that, it does not matter where you perform. Kefka Palazzo. Although performing in the community instead of on campus does provide Terra is a young woman born of a human logistical challenges, for example, having to go to school for part of the day, and a magical being called an esper. Her do homework and then go to a five-hour rehearsal, a person who loves theatre struggle to understand love and friendship should never be afraid to branch out and get as much theatrical experience as is the driving force of her character and leads possible. her to become a great hero. As for Kefka, he is a maniacal and ruthless psychopath, reminiscent of Hitler with his genocidal September 20, 2019 THE SCOUT B3 What show would you want to get a reboot?

“Seinfeld” “Firefly” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” I just want to see more of their zany and terrible person antics. I Nathan Fillion is hot. After the death of James Avery, I’d like to see Will Smith become want no hugging, no learning. the mentor.

- Conor McEntee - Veronica Blascoe - Anthony Landahl

“That 70s Show” “Jimmy Neutron” “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” It would be an interesting concept with millenials. Because Jimmy is sick, and I liked him when I was a kid. I really need his tips, but the college version.

- Larry Larson - Ronan Khalsa - Erin Martiens

Honorable mentions

“Clifford”

“The Powerpuff Girls”

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Working hard, dreaming big

BY MARTIN GONZALEZ & her a non-traditional student. advisers through that ODI office OF ANGELINE SCHMELZER She expects to graduate in May would be great,” Chica said. HUMAN THE HILLTOP Off-staff Reporter & and plans to continue her studies “Especially because a lot of students Assistant News Editor at Bradley by applying to the non- don’t feel comfortable going to their profit leadership masters program. own adviser, so we can have an Among FUSE posters and stacks After that, she plans to pursue a alternative thing from that office.” of books about Latin American Ph.D. in history with a focus in She said she has several academic history, Lorena Chica works toward Latin American history and U.S. role models working at Bradley, her degree. borderlands. including executive director of ODI Chica, a senior history major “I think it’s important, especially Norris Chase. with women and gender studies and when you’re trying to navigate “I really like doing diversity work, sociology double minors, has been predominately white spaces, it’s so that’s really my end goal, wanting studying part-time at Bradley and hard to know where you came from,” to do diversity work like he does,” she working full-time in the interactive Chica said. said. “I look up to what he’s doing.” media department. Chica’s parents came to America Even though she has a busy Not only does Chica work at from El Salvador and became citizens schedule, Chica is there for students Bradley Monday through Friday, she under President Reagan’s amnesty when they need advice. also works at Chili’s in East Peoria 20 law. She is doing her own research Sophie Orlet, a sophomore hours a week and takes six credits at study to learn more about Salvadoran animation major, said Chica is a good Illinois Central College and tutors a history. resource in the interactive media high school student in Spanish. While at Bradley, she wants to department. “It’s pretty crazy,” Chica said. make sure Latin American students “She’s the first person you can “There’s so much more that I would feel comfortable on campus. Chica go to if you’re a student,” Orlet said. like to do but I just really don’t have said she wants to see a welcoming “Because she has roughly the same time … I’m constantly going from one environment and give students the authority as the higher ups, but she’s thing to another.” opportunity to talk with someone still a student, so you feel more Chica was a student at Bradley they feel comfortable within the comfortable talking to her than the in 2011, but with the support from Office of Diversity and Inclusion adults in the department, especially LORENA CHICA her family she returned to finish her (ODI). if the issue isn’t too serious.” degree. She’s 26 years old, making “I think that maybe having Lorena Chica is a history major and gender studies and sociology double minor. photo via bradley.edu

It’s the season for the Olympic applications

BY PATRICIA DIAZ VELAZQUEZ and Bradley originated sometime with universities that were already Off-staff Reporter after 2009, when the communications involved in the Olympics. He said department wanted to add an he didn’t want to replace another It’s a process that only happens international dimension to the new school, but “set another placemat at every two years, but this semester sports communication major that had the table.” Bradley students will have a special just opened. “I kept telling them that we have opportunity to apply to the NBC Professor of communication Paul students who not only have the internship program for the 2020 Gulifor was one who sought support communication skills you seek, but Summer Olympics. from NBCUniversal to set up an they [have] sports backgrounds,” The position is open to all opportunity for Bradley students. Gullifor said. “We have exactly what undergraduate students in the “We wanted something in you’re looking for.’” nation, but Bradley students can addition to coursework that would This year, applicants had to take advanatge of the univeristy’s focus on the international-global submit applications by Sept. 13 and relationship with NBC to get ahead aspect for sports, and there’s nothing are currently waiting for the next of the competition. However, getting more global and international than round, a follow-up video interview. on the special list wasn’t any type of the Olympics,” Gullifor said. Upon receiving the notice, students quick string pulling. Gullifor said NBC didn’t want have 24 to 72 hours to complete the The partnership between NBC to trivialize its other relationships interview. Following those interviews, finalists will be selected for the internship. The experience will last from late July to early August and has the option for applicants to work in the host city, Tokyo, or in Stamford, Connecticut where the director of public relations Haley the preparation for the application NBC Sports Group is headquatered. Krus was once in McPartland’s spot process alone. Sophomore television arts major and just as nervous. She interned “When I actually got to my Kathleen McPartland is one of the with the Olympics during the 2016 internship and talked to students students who applied this year. Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, from other schools, they didn’t have She said she was nervous about Brazil. anything like that at all,” Krus said. applying. She added that Bradley was a “They were kind of on their own “The Olympics have always been great help in laying out all the steps figuring it out.” one of my favorite things to watch,” she needed to complete the rigorous According to an email Gullifor McPartland said. “This would be application. sent out to the applicants on Sept. 13, an absolute dream come true if it While mingling with other NBC expects to have interns selected were to happen, which makes it so interns from different universities, by November. exciting.” Krus realized they had to go through Bradley alumna and assistant Haley Krus interned during the 2016 Summer photo via Haley Krus Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A8 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019 NEWS Women engineers connecting in the STEM field

BY KAPRICE YOUNG “All the chapters from around the the chairperson of the group and Off-staff Reporter country gather in a specific place. operates a mentor program. The This year it’s in Anaheim, California,” goal is to pair freshmen and transfer With over 100 majors to choose Wagner said. “There’s a large career student engineers with junior and from, members of the Society of fair where you can network with senior engineers. Women Engineers (SWE) chose the people”. “Throughout the year, those who STEM life. With the support of each In addition to national affairs, participate will be doing different other, Bradley’s own SWE strives to SWE finds it essential to serve in the events,” Gendusa said. “something make a difference in the STEM world. local community. to build the connection. They will be The group’s president is Amanda By visiting local Peoria schools, helping them decide which classes to Wagner, a senior mechanical SWE extends its knowledge to the take and career chances.” engineering major. youth by educating them about The members’ dedication to According to SWE’s website, it STEM Through community service uniting has paid off. Wagner said she is an organization that “values trust, and school visits, their target is along with most other members have integrity, an inclusive environment, young girls. received internships based on their professional excellence and mutual “It’s just to introduce them to membership with SWE. support.” To achieve this they have STEM because not a lot of them have Uplifting other female engineers general meetings, both national and resources to learn what it’s like to be is the group’s driving force. regional conferences and community in STEM,” Wagner said. “So, we go to SWE said they feel their group is outreach events. them and teach them about it.” relevant because women are often The general meetings include SWE holds outreach with each looked down upon in the STEM different aspects of college and other in high standards as well. world. Members say companies business life. There are interactions Through serving others and particularly look to SWE members with professional engineers as well as focusing on their career paths, the because they know that members are recreational activities. women of SWE said they have trying to change that stigma. While the general meetings developed close relationships with For upcoming events, people are are on campus, club president and each other. encouraged to follow their Instagram senior mechanical engineering major “Most of my friends, I’ve met page @swebradley. SWE meets every The Society Of Women Engineers presents STEM information to a local Amanda Wagner said the regional through being in SWE,” Wagner said. other Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Peoria school. and national are more broad. Concetta Gendusa, a senior mechanical engineering major, is photo by Kaprice Young

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BY SAMUEL MWAKASISI Off-staff Reporter September 20, 2019 THE SCOUT A9 SPORTS The end of a streak brings the start of a new one BY ALLAN KABESE Off-staff Reporter Friday the 13th was not kind to Bradley soccer, as the team’s 17 game non-conference unbeaten streak was snapped after a 1-0 loss to Eastern Illinois. The weekend proved to be a forgettable one for the Braves, as they are now on a two game losing streak, bringing their record to 1-2-2 on the season. The Panthers’ last win against the Braves dates back to 2009. That season the Braves were on an eight game unbeaten run with an impressive 7-0- 1 record. This year, Bradley dominated the game from top to bottom but couldn’t find the back of the net. The Braves had a total of 12 corner kicks to the Panthers’ two. They had 19 shots to the Panthers’ six, but only six were on target. Eastern Illinois only needed two shots on goal to send a ball at the back of the net. The lack of finishing came back to bite the Braves when Eastern Illinois’ forward, Munir Sherali, took advantage of a ball mishandled by Bradley’s goalkeeper, Nick Gasperi, to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the 68th minute. They were able to hold the lead and get a narrow win despite The soccer team’s ubeaten streak came to an end at 17 games. They will look to reinvigorate the offense tonight at Drake. photo by Kayla Johnson being outplayed. “That’s just soccer, you outshoot Northern Illinois led the game with with a great volley from the top of the third, but sometimes it’s bad services, conference season. somebody, but the ball doesn’t go in, 18 shots to Bradley’s six and allowed box, but the team was unable to tie sometimes it’s a bad pass,” Schulte “I think it’s fair to say that but we have to control those things only one shot on goal from the the game and conceded their second Südhoff said. “In the final third, we everybody that we will play in our better,” head coach Jim DeRose said. Bradley offense. straight defeat. have to improve our performances, conference will be the best team that “I always say this to the guys: every DeRose said the lack of offensive Schulte Südhoff was happy to have we have to score goals.” we played to date so far,” DeRose said. analytic or metric goes your way, but urgency also was a problem for the scored his first career goal, but that DeRose said he believes his team “If we feel sorry for ourselves too there’s only one that matters, and team Sunday. didn’t diminish his disappointment has done a serviceable job at getting long, it’s going to turn into three or that’s the goals you score.” “We just missed a couple of following their second loss. the ball in dangerous goal-scoring four losses.” On Sunday afternoon, Bradley chances early in the game, and we “The goalkeeper nearly got his areas over the past two games The Braves will now try to forget played Northern Illinois in DeKalb just got punished for it,” DeRose said. hands on the ball, so it was close,” but have failed at making the last the rough weekend and focus on for its first road game of the 2019 The Huskies frustrated the Braves Schulte Südhoff said. “I was happy, determining choice. improving in their first conference season. with a high and relentless press, but in the end it wasn’t enough “In the final third, we just lacked games at 6 p.m. Saturday in Des The Huskies outplayed the Braves which forced Bradley to clear the ball because we lost anyways.” that composure,” DeRose said. “The Moines, Iowa against Drake and 7 from the early stages of the game. Jan away on multiple occasions. He echoed a similar sentiment as ability to make the last pass, the last p.m. Wednesday in Chicago to face Maertins and Nick Markanich scored In the 62nd minute of the game, his coach concerning the team’s goal shot or the last dribble.” Loyola. two goals within two minutes of each senior defender David Schulte scoring woes. The Braves will now turn towards other at the 31st and 33rd minutes. Südhoff gave the Braves some hope “We play very well until the final what is expected to be a tough

Men’s golf drives for improvement A look ahead BY JACOB STEINBERG Junior Jalen Hodges, a transfer Normally these types of seasons Off-staff Reporter from Parkland College, stood out for are referred to as a rebuilding year. ------Two seasons removed from a the Braves this weekend as he shot a Roche said he is hesitant to refer to Missouri Valley Conference title, the 5-over-par 221 to finish 30th overall this season as such, instead calling it Bradley men’s golf team finds itself in his first Division I tournament. a “building year.” Friday focused on developing young talent. “With not knowing what to With a roster that is also getting to 10:00 a.m. Tennis The team had a rough start to expect, I feel like it was a good week, know each other, Hodges and Roche the season, finishing in last place but it could have been better,” Hodges both agree that the team’s chemistry at Markin Tennis Court at the Crusader Collegiate with a said. is good and that everyone is pushing 5:00 p.m. Cross Country at Detweiller Park 920-overall score. Head coach Jeff Other notable highlights include each other towards improvement. Roche is viewing the events of the redshirt-senior and lone returnee While the expectations remain 7:00 p.m. Volleyball at RenCo tournament as a learning experience. Alex Ciaramitaro shooting a career- unclear, a specific goal of Roche’s is “It’s really not a failure if you look best 3-over-par 75 in the final round to consistently improve throughout to learn from it and get better every to earn a share of 60th overall at 230. the season. He urged fans to value week,” Roche said. “If you take one This season’s roster looks patience. shot over time you can’t evaluate incredibly different than last season’s. “What we look like this Saturday anything off one shot and you can’t Freshmen Nick Armbrust, Josh tournament will be vastly different 9:00 a.m. Tennis at Markin Tennis Court really evaluate it off one tournament.“ Kirkham, and John Stillman as well than what we look like as we move 2:00 p.m. Volleyball at RenCo Though the team improved its as Hodges are the four new faces forward,” Roche said. score in each round, Roche said there this year in a roster of five. Roche is The Braves look to establish 6:00 p.m. Soccer @ Drake is still more to work on. excited for their developments and consistency as they return to action “I thought we did a decent job believes that their skill levels will next Monday at the Derek Dolenc mentally but need to get our skill level improve as they get a feel for the Invitational in Madison, Wisconsin. up,” Roche said. college game. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Tennis at Markin Tennis Courts Follow us on Twitter! Wednesday @ScoutSportsDesk 7:00 p.m. Soccer at Loyola A10 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019 SPORTS Tennis’ roster echos a larger global diversity

BY JOSH SCHWAM take it seriously to the point of elite equipment, rules and regulations to on population, the U.S. should have are offered doesn’t mean people are Off-staff Reporter competition and success. accommodate children who are not more college tennis players than actually going to go to them. Kids This is not the case. big enough or strong enough to use most other countries, why is that not actually have to want it.” In the late 1990s, American According to the Collegiate full size tennis racquets and balls. the case? With many athletes not taking the tennis was at its pinnacle. The sport Committee of the United States “I think the way the USTA has The USTA has youth programs next step from recreational player to went straight from John McEnroe Tennis Association (USTA), 24.95 changed the progression of tennis is in all 50 states, as well as designated elite competitor, along with Perlwitz’s and Jimmy Connors dominating percent of Division I collegiate tennis more conducive to producing some competitions for kids as early as 12 confidence in the infrastructure and the men's game into Pete Sampras players are international residents. kids.” head coach Matt Tyler said. “I and under. The infrastructure for opportunity the USTA has provided, and Andre Agassi setting seemingly It’s so noticeable, the aforementioned think that will start to bear fruit in a producing talent is evident, which the lack of talent in NCAA tennis incomprehensible records, some of committee has a public FAQ list about couple years.” means there has to be excessive seems to be more a culture issue. which still stand. the amount of international tennis Bolivia, Hungary, and Serbia are money at the USTA’s disposal. Whether this proves to be true American women’s tennis had players and its impact on United three of the most booming tennis Perlwitz thinks the issue is more relies largely on the forthcoming seen better days with champions States collegiate tennis. countries in the world. They produced related to the lack of incentive in impact of the rule changes. Should like Chris Evert and Billie Jean Bradley’s women’s tennis team, four of the seven members that make competition, rather than the quality the ease and accessibility of tennis King, but future hall of famers which is coming off its best season in up Bradley’s women’s tennis team. of services the USTA provides. to kids have a large-scale impact, and Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles program history, has one American As of the 2017, the three countries “At the end of the day, the USTA more Americans start making college and Jennifer Capriati were in their sprinkled in on a roster of seven. The have a population that combines to can host all these tournaments tennis teams, than the USTA found primes. Not to mention, Serena and other six student-athletes are natives less than one tenth that of the United and provide all these opportunities the solution they have been looking Venus Williams were starting their of Serbia, Canada, Spain, Bolivia and States. to move up in the sport and the for. streak of dominance in the sport. Hungary. Floridian Nikki Perlwitz is the rankings, which you need if you However, if no real change in Statistically, there should be Building great players starts with lone American on the team, and came want to play college tennis and go demographics are recorded over the a wave of children who grew up creating an interest in tennis for up through the USTA system that anywhere [in the sport], but people next several years, all the effort the around the turn of the century who kids at a young age. Only recently may have failed many young talents. actually have to want it.” Perlwitz USTA put into developing talent may found an interest in the sport, and has the USTA began adjusting With the premise that, based only said. “Just because these tournaments have been counterproductive.

Bozana lojpur - Canada Sandra Maketin - Serbia Nikki Perlwitz - USA

Nina Marjanovic - Serbia Natalia Barbery - Bolivia Kinga Kovacs - Hungary Victoria Sanchez Bronze - Spain photos via bradleybraves.com VOLLEYBALL CHASES A RHYTHM

BY JOEY WRIGHT consistency,” head coach Carol Price-Torok said. I think that really helps us.” Off-staff Reporter “Just finding that right recipie of new players Sophomore outside hitter Rachel Pranger Entering a four-match homestand that will on the court in starting roles and sixth rotation also sees the benefits that playing in familiar take them into Missouri Valley Conference play, roles that haven’t been there.” territory provides. the Bradley volleyball team finds itself in search One detriment to finding consistency has been “It’s a pretty big deal, especially because we of a rhythm. the schedule, which was designed to prepare the have all of the people come out and watch our The first nine matches of the 2019 campaign team for conference play by featuring highly- games,” Pranger said. “That really just gives us have produced a mixed bag of results for the regarded teams from other conferences. Bradley a lot of momentum. It’s nice to be in our gym… Braves, who’s current record sits at 3-6. While opened its season with a four-set loss to SMU, we’re comfortable there, we can serve and pass it hasn’t been a disastrous stretch, as Bradley who ranked fifth in the American Conference well there. It’s just really nice to be at home.” has competed against highly-regarded teams preseason poll. Additionally, the Braves fell in Pranger, who currently ranks second on the from established conferences, it marks a stark five sets to preseason-Ohio Valley Conference team in kills and third in digs, says that the team contrast from the 7-2 record that the team favorite Murray State on Sept. 14. is working hard to establish a stronger measure boasted at the same point in 2018. With South Dakota and Northern Illinois of consistency. Sure, there have been peaks thus far: at the CEFCU classic at home this weekend, “Coach will put us in some drills where the Braves claimed the title in the CEFCU the Braves see an opportunity to build some we’re behind and we’ve gotta get back and just Invitational at Renaissance Coliseum on Sept. 6 momentum. finish off the game,” Pranger said. “It really helps and 7. But Bradley was also swept in the season- “We have a great home crowd,” Price-Torok with our consistency, and we’ve just gotta keep opening SMU Invitational in late August, and said. “We’re used to the ebbs and flows of our working on it each day.” Sophmore outside hitter Rachel only claimed one match against Sacramento gym serving and passing-wise. I think that’s Bradley hosts South Dakota tonight at 7 p.m. Pranger tallied 38 kills and 60 digs at State while dropping two last weekend at the something that’s really important to us and and Northern Illinois tomorrow at 2 p.m. inside the UIC Inventational. UIC Invitational. helps us stay consistent. When we’re serving Renaissance Coliseum. “I think we’re still continuing to battle really well, it gives us a little of that extra step … photo by Kayla Johnson September 20, 2019 THE SCOUT A11 SPORTS ONE-ON-ONE Bradley DII Hockey kicks off 51st season with sweep of SLU Who will win the the MLS Cup? BY MATT HARRINGTON Off-staff Reporter LAFC Atlanta United After falling short of expectations vs. in last year’s playoffs, the Bradley Division II Club Hockey team had Much remains to be decided Due to the many offseason several questions that begged to be with just three weeks left in the moves, critics remain skeptical of answered. MLS season, but first place in the Atlanta United’s ability to repeat Who would contribute in the Western Conference standings as MLS Cup champions. They absence of six departing seniors? is not one of them. Los Angeles lost South American wonder How would new head coach Brian Football Club’s record stands at Miguel Almirón to English side Hamilton adjust to the DII level? a league best 19-4-6. The team Newcastle in a record transfer. If this past weekend was any clinched first place and a first round On top of that, head coach Tata indication, then the Braves are right playoff bye in turn. Martino decided to leave to coach where they want to be. Bradley The best in the West will the Mexican men’s national team. completed a 2 game sweep of St. Louis soon prove to be the best in U.S. Despite the transactions, it University this weekend, winning 6-1 professional soccer. LAFC is my still kept MLS single season goal over the Billikens Friday night and pick to win the MLS Cup. record holder Josef Martinez. again 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Not only has the team clinched He has proven to be key to their In front of a packed house at the the West, but also they have the offense so far scoring 26 goals Owens Center on Friday, Bradley best record in the entire league. in MLS games. On top of that, jumped out to a 2-0 lead after two Despite its late-season struggles, Martinez has an active 11-game periods. They poured it on in the LAFC needs just nine points in its scoring streak. third period, collecting three goals final five games to break the MLS Supporting Martinez in the in a three minute span, more than single-season points record of 71. midfield are some key players, enough for the 6-1 victory. Seniors By finishing with the league’s including Julian Gressel and Kyle Tintera and Cole Harris each best record (and barring an Gonzalo Martínez. Both have picked up a goal and an assist in the implosion of epic proportions, done a phenomenal job leading win. they will) LAFC will be guaranteed the team in assists. On top of “You can’t help but feed off the home-field advantage throughout being able to set up Martinez, crowd energy,” Brian Hamilton said. the postseason. That’s a big perk both Gressel and Gonzalo lead “You can’t help but get jacked up for a team that is 11-1-2 at Banc of the midfielders in goals scored, knowing that the crowd is there for California Stadium, where it sold proving that Atlanta has goal you.” out all 32 MLS games it played power outside of Martinez. On Saturday, the Braves picked up there. It also allows them to avoid It won’t be an easy road for right where they left off, scoring twice photo by Elizabeth Breneiser a trip to Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta. The United currently sit in the first four minutes of the game. the home of the defending champs, third in the Eastern Conference Harris and sophomores Seth Bishop Goalie Joshua Soule tending net over the weekend for Bradley’s DII Atlanta United FC. standings. However, with only and Ryan Spence all added goals for team. Bradley won both games over Saint Louis Unviersity. With 76 goals, LAFC needs one real tough matchup against Bradley in the second period, enough just 10 more to break the league the current conference leader for a 5-2 win. play,” Hamilton said. “Sorrentino guys fit right in. As we continue this record in the category. Its explosive New York City FC remaining, The goaltending tandem of junior understands what I want and is a season I know this team will become offense is led by Carlos Vela, who Atlanta has the opportunity to get Joshua Soulé and freshman Devun guy who can get out there and lead very close, which will transfer to is looking to break a scoring record hot right before the playoffs. Schneider certainly impressed, the way a little bit. Bishop is a tough, some great on-ice chemistry.” of his own. In addition to winning the MLS combining to allow just three goals in gritty player who has that little bit of The team will travel to St. Vela has 28 goals in 27 matches Cup last year, Atlanta United has two games. finesse when he needs it.” Charles, Missouri to play perennial this season, a total that has him on momentum built up this season Offensively, veteran forward Hamilton credited the success powerhouse Lindenwood University track to challenge the single season from amazing performances in Harris had a big weekend, collecting of this weekend to former DII head in a two-game series this weekend. record of 31 goals set by Atlanta’s other competitions. They beat three goals and one assist. DII coach JP Fitzgerald. Despite the challenges, Hamilton’s Josef Martinez in 2018. Minnesota United in the 2019 US newcomers Bishop and sophomore “Originally our plan was not for confidence level remains the same. With a four-goal lead in the race Open Cup. They also are currently Nick Sorrentino also played a huge me to be ready for the DII team yet,” “With our system, we are going for the 2019 Golden Boot, which the only MLS side to beat a role for the Braves. Sorrentino had Hamilton said. “But as life has it, I to take it to them,” Hamilton said. “I includes Martinez as the closest Mexican team in a competitive two assists and Bishop scored in jumped up here early. I think this tell the boys that we dictate how the challenger, Vela is favored to claim final in the 2019 Campones Cup. each game. Hamilton was pleased weekend is a great credit to JP.” season goes. If we stick to the system, that honor as we hit the final stretch On top of all the momentum with what he saw from some of the In addition, Harris noted the I don’t think it really matters who’s of the regular season. they have, they have proven they newcomers. importance of team chemistry on the other bench. “ Vela is also just five assists shy can beat Western Conference “I was happy with [Bishop and moving forward. Bradley’s DII team won’t return of 20 and if he reaches the mark, sides. Recently, they have shut Sorrentino’s] advancement up here “So far the team is meshing really home until Nov. 15, when they host it would make him the first MLS out the Portland Timbers, the Los [on the DII team] and their level of well,” Harris said. “To me, the new Iowa State. player with 20 goals and 20 assists Angeles Galaxy and the Houston in the same season. If Vela and his Dynamo. teammate Diego Rossi combine for LAFC has clearly been the two more goals they will become most dominant team throughout the most prolific teammates in the season, but they will choke. league history with 44 scores. Dominating teams are often upset For all these reasons LAFC, will in the playoffs and the same will SPORTS BRIEFS win the franchise’s first MLS Cup happen in 2019. later this fall. Ultimately, after winning the MLS Cup in 2018, keeping some key players and building some Bradley women’s golf finished fourth of 11 teams at the par-304 Cardinal great momentum, I believe that Classic in Yorktown, Indiana on Tuesday. Sophomore Elyse Emerzian tied for the Atlanta United is set up for another successful MLS Cup run 12th while junior Maddie Hawkins finished in a tie for 17th individually. The in 2019. team will play at the Missouri Valley Conference Preview in Burlington, Iowa on Monday and Tuesday.

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The tennis team opened its season with individual flights at the CSU Cougar Invite over the weekend at Chicago State. Bradley finished 12-5 in singles of the week competition and 7-1 in doubles play. The team hosts the Bradley Invitational today through Sunday at the Markin Tennis Courts.

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Kyle Dillon has been named Director of Operations for the women’s basketball team. He will oversee team travel and supervise the team's managers and practice players. Dillon spent the last two years as director of operations at College of Charleston. He replaces Dee Davis. photo by Kayla Johnson A12 THE SCOUT September 20, 2019

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BY LARRY LARSON competitiveness we bring to all-conference team. other, but Jake is always rooting for Assistant Sports Editor everything we do now.” He continued his postseason Luke and vice-versa.” In the recruiting process, the success by being the highest Bradley After graduation, both brothers Heading into his fifth season as twins ultimately chose Bradley over finisher in the NCAA regional meet, plan to focus on their careers in head coach, Darren Gauson has led Notre Dame, citing the great team helping the Braves to a second-place the mechanical engineering field the Bradley men’s cross-country team atmosphere. In retrospect, they have finish that earned them their first but won’t rule out post-collegiate to four consecutive Missouri Valley no regrets choosing the mid-major NCAA championship bid in program running. Conference titles. over the power five school. history. As a result, he was named to “I’ve thought about training for Set to begin their fifth season on “I definitely made the right the NCAA All-Midwest region team. a marathon or two after college, but the team at the Bradley Intercollegiate decision,” Luke said. “All of my Both have received a laundry list we’ll see what the body allows today, redshirt seniors Jake and Luke awesome memories I’ve had at of academic honors as manufacturing me to do,” Jake said. Hoffert have been there every step of Bradley, I don’t even know if I engineering majors, including being “It’s getting tough on the the way. could’ve had those at Notre Dame.” named to the MVC honor roll four knees now,” Luke said, with After the brothers finished first “Everyone that I’ve met here, times. a chuckle. and second overall, respectively, in the and every experience that I’ve had While many sibling athletes can Things will be different around IHSA 2A state cross-country meet at has been so phenomenal, even the be intense competitors, the Hoffert the program after the Hofferts depart Detweiller Park in Peoria their junior bad experiences, they all [allow me brothers don’t see their relationship the team following the end of the and senior seasons for Yorkville High to] learn,” Jake said. “I always tell as a sibling rivalry. upcoming track season. School, the twins redshirted their recruits, ‘Bradley is a really good “It’s more of a hold each other “I’ve never coached a team at freshman season at Bradley. decision, and I never regret not going accountable than it is a rivalry,” Jake Bradley without them on the team, Since that first year on the Hilltop, anywhere else.’” said. “If he’s gonna get out there and so it’ll be really strange, probably,” the transformations are evident to the As some of the top athletes on the do something, I gotta get out there Gauson said. “They’re definitely Hofferts. team, the brothers’ contributions to and do it too.” going to be really missed, and so is “It’s amazing how much this team the team have been undeniable, on Gauson said he only sees a their family.” has grown since I’ve gotten here,” and off the course. “rivalry” when the two are engaged For now, though, the goal for the Jake said. “You gotta give a lot of that “They lead by example,” Gauson in fun competition. present is clear. credit to Coach Gauson because we’re said. “They’re very well-respected “The important things, like “If they can help us win five in pretty much on the same boat as him. and really well-liked.” academics and their athletic career a row, that would be huge,” Gauson We all came in at the same time.” Jake was named the MVC here, it’s more of a partnership and said. “That would be quite the legacy “I just remember the very first Freshman of the Year in his debut a collaboration than it is a rivalry,” they’d be leaving behind.” week of practice, just starting,” Luke season and has been named to the Gauson said. “They’ll joke, and so will said. “Being able to take that first All-MVC and NCAA All-Midwest our team if one finishes in front of the week of practice and looking where Region teams every season he has I am now, it’s really amazing how competed for the Braves. In 2017, he much confidence became the first Bradley male to win this team has the individual MVC Championship in grown and 52 years and earned an invite to the how much NCAA Championship meet. After only racing twice in his redshirt-freshman season and battling injuries as a sophomore, Luke had a coming out party in his junior season. Following an 11th place finish at the MVC Championship, he was named to the honorable mention

Both Jake (left) and Luke (above) Hoffert were named to NCAA All- Midwest regional team.

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