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Broken Tree HO HO HOrror Somber Slide News A4 Voice B3 Sports A12 Vol. 120 | No. 12 4 December 2015 Students show support for Giving Tuesday kicks Planned Parenthood off with a splash BY MADDIE GEHLING comes from donors, and it makes News Editor for more scholarships and more opportunities,” Charles said. “We Bradley took part in the inter- have the Scholarship Luncheon, national Giving Tuesday event for and it goes towards sustaining a the first time on campus Dec. 1, lot of those. When people called raising $576,460 from 1,692 donors. in or made their donation online, Giving Tuesday, which started they could designate it to a certain in 2012, is a global celebration of area they wanted to. There’s a gratitude. It takes place on the general fund, and most of it went Tuesday after Black Friday and into that and is dispersed and Cyber Monday, and it is intend- distributed as necessary, through ed to bring awareness to various scholarships and programs for the philanthropies and not-for-profits. Bradley experience.” “Lydia Moss Bradley, one of her As part of Giving Tuesday fes- big traditions was giving,” univer- tivities, university administrators sity spokesperson and Executive and faculty members participated Director of Public Relations Renee in incentive challenges to encour- Charles said. “We wanted to get age students to donate. students thinking about how giv- Vice President for Student ing to Bradley — even if it’s $1, Affairs Nathan Thomas taught $5, whatever — is that tradition his class and attended campus of Bradley. That way, when you meetings while wearing Batman leave, you’re thinking, ‘I already pajamas, Interim President Stan made a difference at Bradley. I’m Liberty created a video of his dance going to keep making a difference moves and Director of the Lewis after I leave.’” J. Burger Center Jessica Chandler According to Charles, Bradley photo by Ann Schnabel is considered a not-for-profit, as it Members of Feminists at Bradley and the community gathered at the corner of Main Street and University is a private university. Street to show support for Planned Parenthood in the wake of the Colorado Springs shooting. “A good portion of our budget see GIVING Page A5 BY MICHAEL ECHEVERRI women do in fact have control Parenthood representative talking Copy Editor over their bodies,” political sci- about the sale of baby parts.” ence and theatre arts double major Some passing motorists shout- Study Abroad derails Members of Feminists at Derek Yeghiazarian said. ed insults and profanities at the Bradley and other community FAB member Anjelica protestors, and Hofbaur said members gathered Wednesday at Velazquez emphasized the variety she encouraged a levelheaded Paris plans the intersection of Main Street and of roles Planned Parenthood fills response to critics of pro-choice. University Street to show solidar- beyond abortion. “The best approach to those BY MADDIE GEHLING to graduate in May who required ity for Planned Parenthood. The “I come from a low income who don’t understand where we News Editor one of the gen ed course categories event was held as a response to the neighborhood, and I feel Planned are coming from is to acknowl- that was offered in Paris.” recent Colorado Springs shooting. Parenthood is vital to neighbor- edge what they’re saying and their In light of the November Paris Blouch said a number of stu- “The demonstration is modeled hoods like mine and society as right to believe what they want to attacks, the International Programs dents chose to sign up for a May after and inspired by another soli- a whole,” Velazquez, a freshman believe in,” Hofbaur said. “Don’t Office has cancelled the January interim study abroad trip in place darity event going on in Chicago English education major, said. engage in a negative exchange interim trip to Paris, France, due of their January trip. Bradley is [Wednesday] hosted by Support “Planned Parenthood does a lot with the person. You don’t need to safety concerns for Bradley stu- offering trips to Dublin, Rome and Legal Abortion,” FAB president more than just abortions. It also to convince them, and they aren’t dents. Madrid this May. Elizabeth Gum said. “We thought helps out with counseling, adop- going to convince you.” Many students attending the “I was able to sign up for the it important that Peoria also stand tions, sex education and cancer Hofbaur said she thought the Paris interim were enrolled in a May term study abroad to Dublin with Planned Parenthood and screening.” demonstration was very important general education course, and [Ireland], and all of the money was stand against abortion clinic ter- Members of Peorians also and was glad to see college stu- other arrangements have been transferred to that trip,” junior his- rorism.” attended the solidarity event for dents standing up for pro-choice made to ensure they can fulfill tory major Stormy Luna said. “The The demonstrators held up Reproductive Health Care. despite the criticism they received. their classes at another time. department really did their best to signs with messages like “Honk “Planned Parenthood needs “I grew up in a time when “In terms of the cancelled cours- help me find another way to study to preserve pro-choice” and “Keep our support because it is often women didn’t have a choice and es, we worked very hard at mak- abroad.” Abortion Safe + Legal.” misunderstood or misrepresent- Roe vs. Wade was not the law ing alternative academic arrange- The International Programs “I feel that, especially in light ed,” Cherly Hofbaur, a member of the land,” Hofbaur said. “The ments for students in our high-pri- Office was not able to refund the of the shooting, women’s control of PRHC, said. “I’m thinking spe- memories of friends who had ority group,” Christine Blouch, over their bodies and their health- cifically of that fictitious video illegal abortions haunt me, and I assistant professor and director of international programs, said. care is under attack, and we are released a couple of months ago don’t want to return to that time. see PARIS Page A4 out here trying to reaffirm that that depicted a supposed Planned We need to move forward.” “[That] means seniors with plans A2 THE SCOUT 4 December 2015 NEWS sponsored by BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • Officers responded to a report of arson at 3:56 p.m. Dec. 1. A female staff member reported that an inspection certificate of a south elevator of Geisert Hall was burned in two places. Body Project promotes Love Your Body Campaign with contest There are no suspects. The Bradley Body Project is hosting its annual poster contest to celebrate the Love Your Body Campaign. • Officers responded to a report of a burglary at 1:03 p.m. Nov. Students can submit a poster by noon Dec. 4. to Markin Room 50. 28. Two suspicious males were reportedly taking items from the garage The Body Project was developed to challenge the current standards of beauty and fitness in order to pro- of a residence located on the 1700 block of W. Bradley Avenue. Officers mote positive body image. recorded license plate numbers and a suspect description from wit- nesses. A $50 Visa gift card will be awarded for first place and $25 for second place. The first place winner’s poster Later, both suspects were spotted in the vehicle reported from the will be sent to the national Love Your Body contest. witness and both non-students were taken to the Peoria County Jail. The National Organization for Women Foundation sponsors the poster contest, and the winning posters • A male non-student reported stolen property at 9 a.m. Nov. will be featured on its website to promote Love Your Body events. 30. A ladder and scaffolding had been stolen from his residence located For more information, students can visit the Body Project’s Facebook page or email Emma Walser at on the 800 block of N. Cooper Street at noon that day. [email protected]. For contest guidelines, students can visit now.org. The Peoria Police Detective Office has taken up the case. • Police responded to a female student’s report that her house Dietetics association holds food drive on the 1600 block of Barker Street had been broken into at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 29. The Dietetics Students Association is hosting its holiday food drive until Dec. 11. Students are collecting A window was broken and the residence had been entered, but no non-perishable food items to be donated to the Tinley Park Food Pantry. belongings were stolen. There are no suspects. The organization encourages students to learn and explore the role of food and nutrition as they relate to self-development. Members are given the opportunity to learn with professionals in the field of nutrition, • Officers responded to a report of a possible domestic dispute while gaining practical experience in planning activities related to nutrition. at 8:54 p.m. Nov. 26. Upon arriving on the 1600 block of Main Street, they found a Students can find donation boxes in the Family and Consumer Sciences office located in the basement of non-student male in a car, who reported that his non-student girlfriend Bradley Hall. had gotten out of the car and walked away after a verbal argument. • Officers observed a vehicle driving without headlights at 5:21 Late Night BU hosts dodgeball tournament p.m. Nov. 25. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was found to be operating The final Late Night BU of the semester will feature a dodgeball tournament from 9 p.m.