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Smoke-free initiative to be implemented BY AJ LAMB Copy Editor

After almost two years of deliberating, rewriting and voting, University Senate passed the Smoke- Free Campus resolution on Oct. 19. Originally, the resolution started as a referendum during the spring 2016 student body elections as a way to gauge student interest in a smoke-free campus, but discussion surrounding the topic has been ongoing since 2014. “It was a non-binding referendum that [asked] if students would support a smoke-free campus or not,” Nathan Thomas, vice president of Student Affairs, said. “[The results of the vote said] 78 percent of the students Photo by Cenn Hall supported some version of a smoke- Bradley’s 2017 Tunnel of Oppression included nine tunnels to raise awareness on a range of issues including sexual assault, mental health stigma and more. free campus. Senate has worked on it, then it’s been to University Senate. So it’s been 18 months, at least, since Tunnel of Oppression exposes students to issues that referendum passed.” As is written in the resolution, BY ANTHONY LANDAHL main purpose is to expose students Tunnel as tour guides and actors for if you’re not, you have a privilege,” smoking will be completely Off-staff Reporter to the multiples issues and topics each individual tunnel. Youssef said. “Identifying our prohibited on Bradley’s campus, that others deal with on a day-to-day “I got to create my own tunnel,” privileges shouldn’t be a burden including all academic and residence Bradley hosted its sixth Tunnel of basis. He said he hopes the Tunnel Monica Youssef, a senior marketing because our privileges give us power halls, greek houses and all public Oppression event since 2005 this past will cause students to rethink issues major and student volunteer, said. to make a difference. I hope that property of Bradley University. Tuesday through Thursday, in the or take action. “I think it is very important for people leave the tunnel educated on Additionally, promotion of smoking Michel Student Center Ballroom. The “If you leave this Tunnel and this students to go through the tunnel different issues and are empowered and tobacco products through any Tunnel of Oppression is a national experience with one more question, because we’re highlighting issues to make a difference.” campus organization, activity or program started in the 1990s. It was one inclination to take action, one of oppression. Having worked on Following the 20-minute tours, media is prohibited. the first tunnel of Opression event at more dose of energy to say, ‘I want a tunnel, there were issues that I students participated in a discussion “Student Senate hopes to see Bradley in three years. to learn more about that,’ then we’ve wasn’t even aware of and this was an with a faculty member. The Tunnel a positive change in the student Nine tunnels were used this year done our job,” Chase said. opportunity to educate myself.” of Oppression was met with so much experience walking through to cover a wide range of current issues Chase helped develop the Tunnel All volunteers were taken through interest that registrations were full campus,” Molly Paterson, secretary including sexual assault, student loan of Oppression through a planning a brief training process to understand for all tours. of the assembly, said. “We are here debt, the stigma of mental illness, committee. Preparation for the the issues they were displaying “We had to implement a waiting to promote a safe and healthy African American women and their event began in March and brought and how to deal with a visitor›s list, which is not a bad problem environment for students to live and experiences with law enforcement, department leaders and students discomfort. to have, but it does disappoint me learn, and are confident that this transgender bathrooms, the together to collaborate. Each specific “The idea of discomfort and being that we can’t give all students the act being passed will improve this immigration experience for Latinos, section within the Tunnel had its own wrong is not the message we want experience of going through the environment.” the rise of anti-Semitic violence, body group of organizers. to send,” Chase said. “When you›re Tunnel of Oppression,” Chase said. While the resolution has officially image and privilege. “The event has been planned by uncomfortable to a point where Those who missed the Tunnel of passed through University Senate, “One of the main goals for the some of the greatest minds on campus. you can understand the way you’re Oppression can visit the Office of students can expect an extended Tunnel is to give individuals who The volunteers are phenomenal. Our uncomfortable, you grow the most.” Diversity and Inclusion for workshops waiting period while Bradley’s have lived experiences an opportunity planning committee is phenomenal,” According to Youssef, taking part and opportunities to expand cultural Administrative Council designs an and a platform to showcase and Chase said. “I really believe that in the construction of Tunnel of awareness and expand the ability to implementation program detailing share their message,” Norris Chase, this event will create conversations Oppression was a great opportunity create an inclusive environment. how the university will promote, executive director of the Office for at Bradley to enhance our campus to identify ways to improve society. carry out and enforce the resolution. Diversity and Inclusion, said. community.” “Different groups of people are According to Chase, the Tunnel’s Student volunteers partook in the oppressed for different reasons and see SMOKE-FREE Page A7 A2 THE SCOUT November 10, 2017 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS Bradley concert series to fundraise for scholarships •A male nonstudent was reported for making racist and inappropriate comments in a church service at 7:10 p.m. Nov. 6 on the 1300 block of West Main Street. Bradley University Police Department, BUPD, officers were dispatched The music department will continue its Music Scholarship Concert Series this to the location when one of the church members explained that the male weekend in Dingledine Music Center. The Bradley Symphonic Band and Sym- disrupted the service. The member said the male came into the church, sat in the front row of pews and made racial remarks to the African American phonic Winds will be performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. pastor. The male then made inappropriate comments to the females in attendance. The member confronted the male and said he could smell alcohol on All proceeds from the concert will go toward scholarships for Bradley music the male’s breath. Two members then escorted the male out. The member students. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the concert or by said he had never seen the male at the church before. Officers were unable to locate the male. contacting the Cultural Events Box Office at 309-677-2650. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for students. • A female student reported a male nonstudent confronting her and making sexual comments toward her and other female students at 10 p.m. Nov. 6 at the intersection of Western Avenue and West Moss Avenue. Student Center to host healthcare career fair The male confronted the female student, and she later reported that he was wearing a dress. She said he also approached two other female students, but she could not hear what they were discussing. Officers then located the male on Western Avenue, and when asked, he On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Smith Career Center will bring prospective employ- denied making the comments. ers in the healthcare industry for the Nursing and Physical Therapy Career Fair. The male was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Michel Student Center Ballroom, students will be able • Officers responded to an underage female student vomiting at 1:14 to interact with potential employers in their respective fields. a.m. Nov. 5 at Geisert Hall. Police originally found the student unconscious, but then the female regained consciousness. She then proceeded to vomit, and when asked The fair will offer students the opportunity to apply to internships to explore how much she had to drink, she said she had taken an unknown number of shots of alcohol. cooperative education programs and full-time jobs. Students can contact the The student was transported to UnityPoint Health Methodist. Smith Career Center at [email protected] with any questions or for • A female student’s wallet was found, and police discovered a fake ID more information. in the wallet at 1:30 a.m. Nov. 1 at 1308 W. Bradley Ave. A custodian found the wallet in Michel Student Center and turned it in to the police. Police then found the fake ID in the wallet. The police then Organization to sell coffee and donuts for Alzheimer’s awareness contacted the student to pick up her wallet. When the student came, police questioned her about the fake ID, and she admitted that she ordered the fake ID online but had not used it. The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s (YMAA) will be selling coffee, hot Officers confiscated the fake ID. chocolate and Krispy Kreme donuts outside of Bradley Hall on Thursday, Nov. 14.

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., students can buy cups of coffee, hot chocolate and CORRECTION single donuts for $1 and a dozen donuts for $10. All funds raised will go to Alz- Last week’s editorial (Nov. 3, “What constitutes heimer’s research. Students can also pre-order a dozen donuts for $8 through priority registration at this university?”) incorrectly https://goo.gl/forms/u4cCwJO6p6NSVW4n2. listed the Bradley Speech Team as a group that receives priority registration. This information was inaccurate, and the editorial has been edited online to reflect that.

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BY HANNAH SNIDMAN opportunity and excitement I found Hollywood semester, Amico also has OF News Reporter on the West Coast was irreplaceable experience working in the news and THE and definitely a good break away entertainment industries through HUMANS HILLTOP Bradley students have various from campus.” her production job with Bradley different reasons why they decide to As a result of participating in the University Television (BUTV). attend the university. For senior Jenna program, Amico said she decided “I joined BUTV because I wanted Amico, the university’s Hollywood to apply to be a producing intern to get involved on campus right away semester served as one of the reasons at an advertising agency over the and especially with something that she chose Bradley over art schools summer. She said both the Hollywood would accompany my major and feed and other universities. semester and her internship proved my interest in film and production,” Amico, a television arts major, to be incredible experiences. Amico said. “I wanted to study attended the Hollywood program “Upon working in entertainment animation and cinematography when this past spring during the second and experiencing what life would I was in high school, and before more semester of her junior year. be like in California, I’m definitely film groups began popping up on “I thought the Hollywood looking forward to working on the campus, BUTV was the biggest and semester would be an awesome northeast or northwest [coasts],” easiest way to get involved.” opportunity to immerse myself in Amico said. “So, ultimately, I would Amico said her position has given the entertainment industry and get love to continue working with her lots of responsibilities to help hands-on work experience,” Amico entertainment [or] advertising improve her time management skills, said. “I am beyond grateful that I was production.” as well as prepping her for a future able to have an entire six months in Doug Frank, who teaches for career in her field of study. Los Angeles to explore and learn, and Bradley both in Hollywood and via “A lot of the in-studio work for the work that I was able to be a part skype on campus and is the executive BUTV is done by students enrolled of was incredible.” in residence for the Hollywood in studio classes, but there is While in California, Amico had the semester program had Amico as always opportunity to be an anchor opportunity to intern at music mogul his student. Frank said Amico was or reporter for the show, which is Quincy Jones’ company. She also got hard-working and intelligent while tons of fun,” Amico said. “As for experience in the film industry. studying in L.A. Hollywood semester ... it is an “I worked as a production “She’s engaged, interactive and awesome opportunity to gain real assistant for a short film that will extremely pleasant,” Frank said. life work experience and get to know JENNA AMICO hopefully be premiering at festivals “I wish [all students] were Jenna such an iconic city.” Photo supplied by Jenna Amico soon,” Amico said. “Los Angeles is Amicos.” Senior television arts major Jenna Amico completed the Hollywood semester a totally different world, but the In addition to participating in the last spring, working for film and music producers.

All-gender restroom signs installed on campus

BY SCOUT STAFF will be designated as all-gender parallel to actions of other universities Managing Editor throughout campus. aiming to increase inclusivity. According to Nathan Thomas, “This has been a consistent and The installation of all-gender vice president for Student Affairs, best practice across other campuses restroom signs in select Bradley the all-gender restrooms are located and some [businesses] where one- residence halls will be completed this in the lobby of the dorms rather than person restrooms, with door locks, are month. the residence floors. Additionally, being open to use by all individuals,” Bradley Facilities is installing the the restrooms are mostly single stall Thomas said. signs, the process of which began spaces open to all individuals. The installation of the signs over the summer with residence halls Conversation regarding the follows a series of steps being taken and is continuing this semester in installation of the all-gender by the university to promote a more academic halls and other campus bathroom signs began last fall during inclusive campus. Last year, Student buildings. Installation is expected to a joint cabinet meeting between Senate passed its Pronoun Resolution, be completed this month. After the Student Senate and Administrative which allows students to select the installation, a total of 30 bathrooms Council. Former Student Body pronoun of their preference on Sakai President Jenna Dellaria, who was in and Webster. office when the conversation began, Earlier this semester, Residential said installing the signs is a way to Living held conversations regarding support diversity on campus. the possibility of a gender-neutral “We had this conversation in floor which would be available to hopes of making our campus more any student who prefers to live on inclusive, and this was kind of spear- the floor. However, the gender- headed by the [former] Diversity neutral floor has not passed through and Inclusion Vice President Alysen university administration yet. Photos by Sammantha Dellaria Newton,” Dellaria said. “The fact that Thomas said the implementation After installation is complete, a total of 30 all-gender bathrooms signs will be this is actually being presented and of all-gender bathroom signs is a found on campus. These signs in Williams Hall were installed earlier this fall. utilized on campus now is one more progression toward creating a more step towards an inclusive campus.” welcoming environment. and improvements to support and community,” Thomas said. According to Thomas, the “It is an important step as we respect the diversity of our campus installation of the all-gender signs is continue to make assessments

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BY RON MARTINELLI “[Fired Up! started] when a group business, and I would recommend it Off-staff Reporter of moms were in Florida and went to anyone looking for something fun [to] a [similar store],” Hogan said. and creative to do,” James said. “Fired Fired Up!, a paint-your-own “They said there was nothing like this Up! has a wide selection of glaze pottery studio, is a destination for in the Peoria area, so they opened colors as well as tons of different people of all ages and skill levels who it up. [The store] has now changed pottery pieces for you to paint. If you want to express their creative side. hands, but we’re still here.” need help with any details, the staff is Located on 4532 N Prospect Rd. in According to Hogan, what sets ready and willing to assist you with the Peoria Heights, Fired Up! provides Fired Up! apart from other pottery a smile.” customers everything they needed to businesses is the overall experience. Hogan said creativity is something paint their own masterpieces on a “[The best part of Fired Up! is] that fades in many adults as they get wide variety of pottery. the memory of making [pottery] older, but she wants Fired Up! to Heather Hogan, manager of Fired and being able to be creative in a allow people to bring back some of Up!, said she loves every aspect of the non-judgmental space,” Hogan said. that creativity. business. “We’re not artists. We don’t have a “A lot of adults, when they walk “All of the pottery is ready to be gallery. We’re very family-friendly in, [they say], ‘I don’t have a creative painted, so you don’t have to mold and open to all skill levels. And we bone in my body,’ and they’re so or make anything,” Hogan said. “You clean up the mess.” nervous and tense that they’re can probably spend up to two to three Although pottery prices range worried about making a mistake,” hours picking colors, and we’ll teach anywhere from $8 to over $40, Fired Hogan said. “Then a half hour in, you techniques, ideas and then in a Up! also offers deals for college they’re loosened up a little bit, and Photo by Ron Martelli week to 10 days, you come back to students with a reduced studio fee they’re proud of [their painting], and Fired Up! features a wide variety of pottery pieces available for customers to pick up your piece after we fire it.” of $5 a person. Emma James, a senior they’re happy.” personalize and take home. Opened in 2004, Fired Up! has public relations major, is one of Fired Up! provides more than just had plenty of time to perfect its craft those students who benefits from the a service; they provide memories, able to take it home with you is why more than a decade. and provide customers with a great reduced price. according to Hogan. The experience people continue to come back and experience. “Fired Up! is a warm, friendly of painting the pottery and being why Fired Up! is still in business after

u.Achieve finalized as replacement to DARS BY DAVID DEMEO the fall semester of 2016, u.Achieve security.” new system … It’s a continual work dynamic.” Copy Editor officially replaced DARS earlier this The registrar’s office said not in progress. Our implementation According to Haines, small semester in mid-October. DARS held only did they want to incorporate team has done our best to respond hiccups are natural in the beginning Bradley has seen a multitude of familiarity to the entire Bradley staff, a reliable, enhanced degree audit to issues and questions as they stages of a system implementation. changes recently: The construction being used for nearly two decades, system for campus use, but also to have arisen and are committed to Haines said these are not severe of the Business and Engineering with its inception at Bradley in the make the transition between systems continuing to do so.” problems, however, and the solution Complex, the not-so-distant late ‘90s. as smooth as possible. According to However, some students said they comes down to good communication implementation of Bradley’s Core The registrar’s office said via Kindler, they have achieved those do not know how to operate the between the various departments and Curriculum and the appointment of email that the system switch was goals the past year. system. Of those students is junior faculty. University President Gary Roberts. due, as DARS was outdated. “One important decision that organizational communication major “Some audits had programming Now, change has come once again “The time for a significant assisted in this was to run DARS and Victoria Williams. issues,” Haines said. “Some in the form of a new degree audit upgrade had come,” Registrar Andy u.Achieve parallel for a year,” Kindler “Change is good in a sense, but I information didn’t show up correctly system: u.Achieve. Kindler said. “DARS was working said. “This allowed users time to wish they would have had a seminar on a row. That [is solved] by a simple Although u.Achieve and Bradley’s fine, but we were several versions familiarize themselves with the new on how to use it,” Williams said. “I’m phone call to the registrar’s office. In former system Degree Audit Report, from the most updated release. We system, and gave the implementation an EHS 120 student aide, so I have to the long-run, I think u.Achieve is the DARS, operated simultaneously since also upgraded to enhance system team time to continue refining the teach the incoming freshmen how to 100 percent better solution. Getting use u.Achieve. I know how to use it feedback at this stage is imperative now, but it took me a while.” for u.Achieve to be successful. When As for faculty members, u.Achieve we see these issues, they have to be has a different reputation. Kindler reported so the [issues] can be fixed said most of the faculty and campus so that people can really depend on have given good reviews thus far. what they see on their u.Achieve “Rather than complaints, we have audit.” received a lot of valuable feedback that Haines also said issues may arise helped us make vital improvements, if students are not familiar with using especially when we first went live,” the system. Kindler said. “We have received a lot “In the beginning, it was a bit of positive feedback; people seem to frustrating [without being shown like [u.Achieve]. The views are more how to use it],” Williams said. user-friendly; audits are logged, so However, Haines said the you can go back and review things. Academic Success Center has Approved degree requirement implemented ways to get incoming exceptions can be viewed; you can students to become familiar with easily run what-if audits if you are u.Achieve. considering changing to or adding a “In addition to advisors being able major or minor.” to help students with their degree One faculty member who see audit, the Academic Success Center u.Achieve as an upgrade is Director has now hired the student aids of Academic Success Center Gregory who helped students at freshmen Haines. As someone who looks at orientation,” Haines said. “Student numerous audits of student degrees aids help pick classes during in the Academic Success Center, orientation, and now they are able to Haines approves of the u.Achieve help students with u.Achieve, which switch. allows incoming students to learn “It’s a much more robust system,” the system. They report any issues Haines said. “U.Achieve allows for occurring in the system to me, and students to have different parts of I am more than willing to send the their program connect with the issues to the registrar’s office.” correct catalog term, which worked Students and faculty who well with the implementation of experience issues or have questions Bradley’s Core Curriculum. In DARS, operating u.Achieve may report to we were severely limited with how the Registrar’s Office at their office that could work, and it was very number (309) 677-3101 or via email static in nature and didn’t allow the at [email protected]. switch between the two separate curriculums. U.Achieve is much more November 10, 2017 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS PANELISTS’ advice to students Steiner, King and others share knowledge in sports media

BY KYLEE HIGGINS & DAN “Through the years, we KAMINSKI knew each other. When News Editor & Off-staff Reporter I moved out to LA in 2004, he’s always been a As the third annual Charley Steiner Dodger fan, [so] we kind of Symposium for Sports Communication finished rekindled a friendship and up on Tuesday, students of all years and majors became really good friends.” heard from professionals regarding career paths Last week, King donated in media and working in the professional sports $1 million to form a field. scholarship fund that will But according to Los Angeles Dodgers support underrepresented announcer Charley Steiner, students are not communications students. the only ones who benefit from the symposium. Steiner said he was not “When I come back [to Bradley], I like to involved in King’s decision spend as much time as I can with the students to donate. because I find I can learn more from them and “One of the things I will where they’re coming from now than they can never do, ever … I don’t ask learn from me,” Steiner, a Bradley alumnus, said. people for money,” Steiner “[The students here] see the world differently said. “Larry, who received than I do, and [they] should.” an honorary [degree] from Because of that, Steiner said he wanted the Bradley … has, because of symposium to serve as a way for students to our friendship, had this network and to cultivate expectations for their affection for Bradley. The own futures. money part, I don’t know. “I [wanted] to bring a dose of reality to the I knew they were talking students [to show them] this is what it’s really about it.” going to be like,” Steiner said. Since King’s appearance One of the people Steiner invited was as Steiner’s first guest at renowned television and radio host Larry King, Photo by William Craine the inaugural symposium in Panelists Charley Steiner, Larry King and Jim Miller are asked questions at the Steiner Symposium panel Tuesday who moderated the symposium’s closing panel, 2015, Steiner said the event “The Rise and Fall of ESPN.” According to has grown in ways he could Steiner, he and King have been friends for over have never imagined. [panels]. Today, they were actually lined up to Steiner were in my shoes. I am curious to see 30 years. “It’s gotten better with each year,” Steiner get in [the auditorium] … and I’m thinking, ‘My where it goes. I loved hearing old stories and “Larry and I first met in 1977 or [1978], said. “[In the] first year, it felt like we had to God, we’re making some progress.’” their thoughts on the future.” somewhere around there,” Steiner said. give away candy to get [students] into the Those in attendance at the symposium Steiner said the hard work and passion said hearing from people who have been in Bradley students put into their future careers the career field was helpful, especially when are the most important skills they should carry hearing from media veterans like King. with them. “King’s presence definitely made this event “My mom told me when I was a kid, it’s the more appealing,” Younes Dayekh, a freshman best advice I ever got, if you give 100 percent of sports communication major, said. “He is a yourself 100 percent of the time, and it doesn’t legend amongst the broadcasting community, work out, there’s nothing you can do about it,” and it was cool to hear him firsthand.” Steiner said. “But if you don’t give your 100 Other students said by listening to Steiner, percent 100 percent of the time, then it’s your King and other panelists speak, they were able fault, so go all out, all the time.” to better understand how the media landscape Finally, Steiner offered some life advice to has changed over the course of the past few students. decades. “[The skills you have are] what you see “[Steiner] has made a huge impact in the and how your see the world, your sensibilities. department of communications, and what he is Nobody can teach you that. That’s you,” Steiner doing for the program will benefit us for years said. “You are who you are, and you can’t try to to come,” Emma Piotrowski, a freshman public be another somebody. You can just be the best Photo by William Craine relations major, said. “Being in the college of [version of] yourself.” Larry King visits with students after the Steiner Symposium’s final panel. communications, it was interesting to hear how the industry has changed since King and

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Editor-in-Chief: Maddie Gehling Editorial [email protected]

Managing Editor: Sammantha Smoke-free deserves to be taken seriously Dellaria The state of Illinois signed semesters later” should be a startling for us anymore. After all this time, how much of a say Student Senate [email protected] a law in 2014 stating all public statement. It took this university two not only do students know what and the student body has. This was News Editor: Kylee Higgins universities and community colleges and half years to decide whether to the smoke-free initiative entails, but proposed in 2014. It appeared as [email protected] were required to have “smoke-free” proceed with something that could administration has also had ample a referendum on a Student Senate campuses by July 2015. positively affect the health of its time to hammer out the details. ballot in 2016. Yet, it was still delayed Copy Editor: AJ Lamb After that, Bradley began its own students, faculty, staff and visitors. However, we still see significant by university administration until [email protected] mission to reduce the negative health Even after the resolution passed, holes with what they’ve approved. only recently. effects from smoking on the Hilltop, administration is still unsure of how The smoke-free plan is set to There is no excuse for this. In the Copy Editor: David DeMeo as well. The notion was first proposed long it will take to actually carry out function on an “honor system” future we demand to see university [email protected] in November 2014 by Student Senate, and enforce it. primarily, according to Nathan administration apply transparency and five semesters and a number Why is that? Thomas, vice president of student and take seriously their plans to News Reporter: Hannah Snidman of forums later, the resolution has Last year, The Scout was affairs. How is that different from officially implement a smoke-free [email protected] finally been passed by University concerned that a smoke-free what is in place now, regarding the campus. Senate. initiative would not benefit campus. rules of smoking a certain distance Sports Editor: Nick Konow As smoking and secondhand We wrote that students had been from buildings? How will it be [email protected] smoke has been proven to be under-informed about the proposal. effectively enforced? detrimental to people’s health, “five That’s not so much of a concern This also raises questions about Assistant Sports Editor: Cole Bredahl [email protected]

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Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons St. Nick brings Christmas cheer ... early [email protected] Brooke during the National Anthem, from the south side of Chicago and Thanksgiving any day if you visit a Assistant Voice Editor: Pisciotto immigration … really the list goes St. Patty’s Day has a special place in Golden Corral. on and on. Here’s a take that I don’t my heart, absolutely nothing comes With the issues plaguing our [email protected] think anyone should have a problem close to Dec. 25. country, it appears there are far Cenn Hall with – “Merry Christmas.” Some might say it’s too early too many Ebenezer Scrooges and News Photo Editor: That’s right, I said it. It’s Nov. 10, to start blaring Christmas music Grinches these days, and I think a [email protected] and I said, “Merry Christmas.” You or dusting off the ugly sweaters, little Christmas cheer is what we Justin Limoges know why? but those people are limiting their all need. The Christmas season is a Sports Photo Editor: Because it’s the best time of the Christmas joy. I myself broke into time of giving and selflessness that [email protected] year, that’s why, and I think we the Christmas tunes just the other should be spent with family. For Design Editor: Amy Trompeter could all benefit from getting into day. Fair warning – treat Christmas Christians, it holds an even heavier [email protected] the Christmas spirit a little early music like drug addiction. You’ll tell sense of sentiment as it represents this year. yourself one song won’t hurt, and the birth of God’s son, Jesus Christ. Graphics Editor: Tony Xu First off, if you are above the before you know it, you’ll be waking If you’ve been feeling down [email protected] age of nine and Christmas isn’t up to Mariah Carey’s angelic voice lately and want a pick-me-up, go your favorite holiday, just stop as your new alarm ringtone. pop in “Home Alone” or “Elf” or any Online Editor: Dan Anderson reading now and go seek some help. A lot of people wait until other awesome Christmas movie, [email protected] NICK KONOW Halloween has its perks when you after Thanksgiving to start make some hot chocolate, decorate a [email protected] are younger: dressing up as a super celebrating. Those people are giving Christmas tree and get in the spirit. Advertising Co-Manager: Savannah Sports Editor hero and knocking on stranger’s Thanksgiving way too much respect. Oh, and if you don’t want to take my Riese doors for free candy. A good, old- Sure, I love reliving the glory days advice, you’ll run the risk of getting [email protected] There are a lot of issues going on fashioned Fourth of July barbeque of childhood with some backyard coal in your stocking. Don’t forget, in today’s society that many people is nice, but I’ve seen one too many touch football, but the holiday is Santa is always watching. Advertising Co-Manager: Hannah in our country can’t agree upon grand finales and fireworks have lost based around the premise of over- Yglesias – gun laws, NFL players kneeling their luster. And even though I’m eating. You can literally go celebrate [email protected] Advisor: Chris Kaergard [email protected]

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JB & Selena - Pop Punk - Sudoku TRA BY NELSON GUTIERREZ Building off of the original Xbox One, the Xbox and 2.4 inches high. Long story short, the machine Off-staff Reporter One S first brought slightly more power under the is a monster of gaming technology. For centuries, gamers have enjoyed the meteoric hood capable of delivering 4K, HDR video, as well rise of technology. Each game console has been a as a faux-perforated exterior design. Moreover, With this uptick in improvements from its step for mankind toward entertainment bliss; the its internal power supply burned off some of the previous Xbox One iterations, players will find graphics improved, the functionality multiplied, clunky mass that was the infamous power brick. games performing more smoothly. Of course, with the Netflix chilled and the games simply got better. powerful numbers under the hood, players will also This is a gamer’s paradise. When comparing this system to the PS4 Pro, find upcoming first-party games given a graphical Microsoft claims the Xbox One X ends up 40 sponge bath to show for it. While there is an ongoing feud between gaming percent more powerful than its Sony counterpart. consoles, specifically with PlayStation and Xbox Couple this with a package that is 15 percent The Xbox One X is a powerful machine, even fanboys and fangirls dueling to the death (you’ll smaller, and you’ve got an item that battles the PS4 objectively speaking. For gamers, it will be a fast get there, Nintendo), gamers can rejoice in yet Pro in both performance and convenience. and beautiful way to enjoy stunning entertainment another gaming milestone with the Nov. 7 release like never before. Although it still must test its of Xbox One X. Now, the Xbox One X continues what the Xbox mettle with some of the more graphically intensive One S started in making the best gaming console games still on the horizon, the Xbox One X is sure Ridiculously powerful and awkwardly named, the on the market. With a 2.3 GHz processor, 12GB to satisfy. Xbox One X marks yet a second improvement off high-speed GDDR5 memory, and 6-teraflop GPU, its original console, following the Xbox One S. the device sits at 11.8 inches long, 9.4 inches wide Why ‘Shameless’ continues to succeed on Showtime BY LISA STEMMONS heartthrob we can’t help but fawn over. He’s a any of the characters who see significant screen Voice Editor genius with a good heart and was dealt a poor time. This past Sunday, the Gallagher clan blessed our hand when his alcoholism destroyed his future. screens once again in the season 8 premiere of Yet we’re all still rooting for him and his pursuit of While I’m not wild about the incorporation of “Shameless.” This premiere was similar to previous love and sobriety, because his chain-smoking self Trump’s America in season 8, the shenanigans ones, jolting us right back to where everything left deserves the world. will surely continue to reach beyond your typical off and making it feel as if we never left. dramedy sitcom, and so will the capabilities of the Ian Gallagher’s “glo up” is worthy of all the praise. actors. As long as “Shameless” is on air, I’ll always And that’s the beauty of this show: all the Portrayed by Cameron Monaghen, he went from tune in for the Gallaghers and their rock star cast. characters are wonderfully crafted with three- fully accepting his homosexuality to embracing dimensional personas, personal growth and long- his bipolar diagnosis and escaping an unhealthy term development. It helps the audience overlook relationship all within the span of a couple of the oftentimes outlandish storyline and keeps years. Ian had his fair share of off-the-rail moments viewers returning year after year. (including the fling with his ex Mickey), but ever since he set his mind on becoming a paramedic, Family patriarch Frank is consistently a sleaze ball he’s made a string of right decisions, and I only and he grows more delusional each season which hope to see this continue. commemorates his own whacked-out version of evolution. When it comes to actor William H. Everybody loves to hate Emma Rose Kenney’s Macy, he can truly do no wrong, and Frank just Debbie, but she doesn’t get enough credit. wouldn’t be Frank if his motivation for making Although she is selfish, manipulative and amends wasn’t spurred by smoking half a pound of annoying, she truly cares about her daughter, and meth. this season, I’m eager to see even more maturity.

Emmy Rossum’s Fiona is my personal favorite and Ethan Cutkosky has also been able to flaunt his has undergone an abundance of transformations. acting abilities, with Carl moving beyond his Just as she seems to have clawed her way out from previously prescribed limits as psychotic misfit. rock bottom, some sort of self-inflicted misfortune We’ve witnessed a lot of his puberty phase and heads her way. This season, the boss-ass-bitch now the beginning of his young adult life as he version of Fiona will continue to take advantage of does a 180 by enrolling in military school. He’s the gentrification of the Southside, and I’m all here the kid brother we never wanted but are definitely for it. proud of.

Ask any non-“Shameless” watcher if they find Even as Kev and V are predominantly used for Jeremy Allen White attractive, and they would comedic relief, they too have experienced their laugh in your face. But Lip is the troubled share of ups and downs. The writers have done a fantastic job creating a well-rounded picture for B2 THE SCOUT November 10, 2017 ADVERTISMENT

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Jelena 5ever Pop punk’s not dead BY JULIE LUCIA & LISA STEMMONS Off-staff Reporter & Voice Editor Feel a little emo? Express through music. Selena Gomez and the Weeknd have split after dating for 10 months, but many suspected the breakup and could “Feel It Coming.” In fact, BY BROOKE PISCIOTTO sources say they had been talking about their split and the fate of their Assistant Voice Editor relationship since the summer, and now it’s apparent Gomez was just Sometimes, you just need tunes to express how you’re feeling in ways you don’t know how to waiting to run for “The Hills.” put in words. But I recently realized my current playlists weren’t quite cutting it, and I found myself longing for something new and fresh. So it’s bye-bye to the soon to be “Twenty Eight”-year-old Weeknd and hello again to Justin Bieber. It’s highly probable that Bieber spent the As a long-time fan of bands like “Blink-182,” “Panic! At the Disco,” “Fall Out Boy,” “Paramore,” majority of their relationship thinking, “It Ain’t Me,” that “Should Be Me” “Green Day” and other traditional ‘90s/early 2000s pop punk bands, I noticed their sound has and “Let Me Love You” because “I’m the One.” become more align with today’s trends. This is totally fine, but where was the music I could lock myself in my room and listen to for hours, shedding a tear now and then or just wallowing Just days after the breakup, Gomez was spotted hanging with her ex in my early ‘20s angst? “Boyfriend.” I guess she just can’t stay away from her “Same Old Love.” I perused Spotify for some inspiration, and in just a few hours, I discovered some of the TMZ reports JB actually pursued Gomez right after her breakup, asking best music I had heard in a while. I used to have an aversion to the “new” pop punk of my her to “Love Me” again and to keep him some “Company.” It’s apparent generation, thinking it initially sounded whiny and almost like they were talk-singing. In she told him to “Come & Get It.” While Gomez might be rekindling her retrospect, I had only heard a couple of the thousands of bands that are out there now. What flame with her soulmate, her friends and family are not for it. I guess you makes “new” pop punk so different is the range of sounds depending on the band and even could say, “The Heart Wants What It Wants.” within different albums – from the more hardcore instrumentals to chill, lyrical tracks.

It appears that it’s not to late to say “Sorry,” as the couple has been I have since accumulated a list of bands worth knowing in the current pop punk genre based on on-and-off with flings several times before their most recent sighting. some of their most recent content. Though I am nowhere near an expert quite yet, these four Through all the interviews, G0mez has been quite a “Bad Liar,” claiming bands will give you a taste of the pop punk world nowaways. she’s officially done with Bieber. “Naturally,” she just can’t keep her “Hands to Myself.” 1. “Knuckle Puck” With their second full-length album, “Shapeshifter,” their Sources from US Weekly said “her friends want her to be cautious,” and meaningful lyrics about change and their fiery instrumentals when Gomez told them about the pair being back together, they said permeate the album with a beautiful, yet energetic sound “What Do You Mean?” from start to finish. Songs like “Plastic Brains” and “Want Me Around” are among my favorites; two somewhat-slower Francia Raisa, Gomez’s best friend and kidney donor, expresses her dislike songs perfectly balanced with ballad-like verses and catchy for Bieber saying she “has not been a fan of Bieber after all that Gomez choruses and hooks. Joe Taylor’s vocals will certainly make and he went through.” She isn’t willing to “Kill Em with Kindness.” you feel things. “Knuckle Puck” is one to keep an eye on.

A family member of Gomez’s told TMZ, “Justin is a vile human and will never be accepted by us as long as she is even speaking to him in any way, it is not only disrespectful to everyone around her, it is disrespectful to 2. “Neck Deep” herself.” “Neck Deep” has been prominent in the pop punk world for quite some time now, but when I discovered their Amidst the controversy, the pair were seen at Hillsong Church over the newest album “The Peace and the Panic,” I couldn’t help weekend, arriving minutes apart from each other. It felt like “Déjà Vu” but binge-listen to the entire thing. It takes a different when they attended church again the same weekend. route than typical pop punk tracks about lovesickness and heartbreak. In my opinion, there’s no better way They also dined at restaurants such as Morton’s Steakhouse in downtown to get through your existential crisis than by listening Los Angeles. When Gomez was left wondering “Where Are Ü Now,” she to songs like “Critical Mistake” and “Where Do We Go went to watch Bieber play hockey at a local ice rink. The pair left the When We Go.” If you need a little inspiration to get game with Gomez wearing Bieber’s very same jersey he was wearing through the day – or a bunch of catchy tracks to get during the game, making her “One Less Lonely Girl.” stuck in your head – give this band a shot.

They will not leave each other’s sides, so it makes it hard to believe they 3. “Broadside” are just friends, especially after their dating history. Selena, whenever “U No, not Bradley University’s literary arts journal, Smile,” J. Biebz is happy, so although you have the right to a friendship, but the pop punk band. “Broadside” is a bit more it’s starting to seem like more than just grabbing a bite to eat. underground than the others, but in my opinion, they deserve at least four times the amount of Gomez and Bieber were a huge part of each other’s lives, but let’s just monthly listeners on Spotify (currently holding just hope they “Slow Down” before they “Hit the Lights” and make a “Baby” over 250,000). Their album “Paradise” is an array of Biebz. Getting knocked up better not be a “Fetish” of Gomez’s. emotions with upbeat tracks like “Hidden Colors” to more punk rock, serious tracks like “Laps Around According to an insider source at People, “Justin was Selena’s first love. a Picture Frame.” Frontman Oliver Baxxter’s vocal He will always have a special place in her heart. She’s always held out delivery is addictive and will leave you playing this hope that one day the circumstances and timing would be right.” album on repeat.

If Gomez is ready to “Love You Like A Love Song” again, Biener, you better make sure that this “One Time,” “I’ll Show You” how to be a real 4. “The Story So Far” man, “As Long as you love me” in return. So “Never Say Never” fans! If This band dials back to more traditional, ‘90s you “Love Yourself,” things can turn out in the end. pop punk vibes. Their latest single “Out Of It” anticipates a new album (whose release date was Nov. 3 according to Alt Press, but has yet to see the light of day). No matter how long it takes for the album to come out, I’ll keep jamming to their new track, as well as their other amped-up songs from previous albums. Nevertheless, keep your ears peeled for “Out Of It.” B4 THE SCOUT November 10, 2017

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SMOKE-FREE we don’t necessarily have a system built on what that would look like Giving Tuesday continued from page A1 nor probably will we. I think it’ll be much easier to address them in one-off situations, then it will be to Students give back to Bradley community imagine a policy that covers every “I would doubt [the single thing.” implementation plan] will be [ready] Paterson said she believes scholarship in the long run that can week of events in which students can next semester,” Thomas said. “What BY KAYLEE CECCHINI implementation of the resolution make a huge impact.” get food, donate and become more I would anticipate is that next Off-staff Reporter may present challenges for the Formea said Giving Tuesday is a educated on the event. semester, we will begin to launch administration. With Thanksgiving right around very important event for students to Tables for Giving Tuesday will be our communications plan around “We are aware that it will be the corner, Bradley will once again get involved with. out from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16 in Michel it with a full-out announcement difficult to implement and have hold its annual Giving Tuesday event. and a timeline and other pieces of been recently informed that the The international event is a global that … I don’t see where some time administration is working hard on celebration of thanks and is intended next semester we’re a smoke-free creating a plan for this,” Paterson to raise awareness to various “Bradley wants to be able to support all of campus.” said. “We know they will find a way philanthropies and charities. Since its The administration’s current plan their students to implement successful methods of inception on campus in 2015, Bradley " for enforcing the new resolution will enforcement.” has raised over $2 million through - Emily Formea be primarily on students and staff to Giving Tuesday events. junior political science hold themselves accountable. “It’s an opportunity to show and business-economics double major “As the policy is written right students how blessed they are,” now, the enforcement is on the honor Emily Formea, a Student Alumni system,” Thomas said. “That’s what Association member, said. “For “It’s being thankful for your Student Center. we’ve seen as far as best practices A.J. Lamb is a senior sports students who are here getting a own education and then being able “It’s vital to remember not around looking at other universities communication major from Cary, quality education, to realize not all to support someone else,” Formea everyone is given the same and their policies, that type of system Illinois. He is The Scout’s Copy Editor. students are as financially stable as said. “I want them to have the same opportunities as you, and to recognize that most people are doing that Questions and comments can be them and that their education means opportunities that I do and feel the the struggle that the people closest seems to work relatively well.” directed at [email protected]. just as much as theirs.” same security I feel.” to you undergo everyday,” Formea Thomas also said if the honor Most of the donations go towards In the future, Formea said Bradley said. “It is incredibly meaningful that system does not prevent the issue, scholarships for Bradley students. might expand Giving Tuesday by Bradley holds this event every year, the administration will plan to take “Bradley wants to be able to making it a competition between it demonstrates just how much the further action. support all of their students, including dorms and Greek life to see who university cares for its students and “If there are habitual problems, me,” Formea, a junior political science is able to raise the most money, their education.” those will be addressed through ... and business-economics double in hopes that more people will get whatever the appropriate way may major, said. “For them to offer a involved. As of right now, there is a be,” Thomas said. “But after that Letters to the Editor

As junior at Bradley University have priority registration. We because they’re only option was to While the idea of getting a ball into a sleep, spent weekends competing across I am pretty familiar with the never have. The Speech Team take a class with a professor who circle several times seems to be a bit too the nation, change suit sizes, stay at the class registration process. In works tirelessly to maintain the will not make accommodations for complex for the majority of Bradley’s GCC until 2 am, run across campuses in my first semester here I found tradition of excellence we have them when they miss school while athletes, I like to think the Speech Team heels, cry in front of countless judge’s registering extremely stressful. I established at Bradley. In 2017, traveling for competition from does a bit more for this university rather during the climaxes of your speeches, was a freshman on the Bradley we are the only program or team September through April. And yet than wallowing in echo chambers or spent hours locked in a small room University Speech Team with two to bring a national championship this anonymous writer continues contributing to rape culture. So, here re-wording or changing the delivery of learning disabilities and no priority back to this University. But “when it comes to the speech are some fun facts about the team: No, one paragraph, sacrifice mental health, registration, meaning I was in the that is not uncommon. Since team, what differentiates them we do not have priority registration, but sacrifice physical health, sacrifice life last group of students to register. our inception, we have won 41 from other student organizations? we do practice extensive research before philosophies, and sacrifice part of your As a student with disabilities and a team national championships Many groups on campus juggle making false claims for how the system own identity just to make sure literally 504 plan through Bradley, I found and over 150 individual national strict deadlines and would benefit works. Yes, we do have a successful every single word you speak is perfect myself having to take courses championships. Not only have from early registration, but they recruiting process of bringing around a when you walk on stage in front of that put an emphasis on intensive we won more state and national aren’t given the same opportunity.” minimum of twenty freshmen per year, crowds ranging from five individuals reading and writing - not because titles than any activity at Bradley, I have the utmost respect for every who stay at Bradley even if they decide to nearly three-hundred people. This they were always necessary, but according to the Associated Press, student organization and team at to leave the team. platform is used to discuss political and because my other class options The Bradley Speech Team is the this university, but the difference is But here’s where you really swept social injustices in our society for people were already full. Honestly, I was most successful collegiate team in simple: time. No other activity has the leg, Johnny. You talked about how whose rights have been stolen. struggling to keep my head above any capacity, including sports. a season as long or as demanding the honor students and athletes have We are an Army of Artists fighting water. I had no other option than to Yet, the Speech team is still not a of time as ours. And no other more excessive workload than the for what we believe in with every ounce take courses with professors who beneficiary of priority registration, team’s success even comes close to Speech Team. This is my family. These of blood, sweat, and tear this team can are known to not work well with contrary to a November 3rd, 2017 touching the most successful team people are the hardest workers you will give. You do not know what passion students who require extra time, Bradley Scout anonymous opinion in the nation - and may I remind ever see in your life and I know this is until you feel the weight of others’ attention and accommodations - piece. you - the only team to ever win because I’ve seen what this activity does oppression within every word you speak, accommodations that are supposed As a student with disabilities, I a national championship at this to their mental and physical health. Like within every second of every round of to be granted to me by Bradley was incredibly disappointed to read university. others, I have had to sign up for Bradley every tournament. I am on this team University. such ableist rhetoric that is paired I am a student with disabilities, Counseling, increase my medication, go because I have lost people in my life Then, in the spring of 2017 an with poorly researched, factually so my priority registration isn’t to a professional therapist, and have who did not have anyone to speak for incredible amendment was made to inaccurate information. Why going anywhere. As for my developed worsening clinical depression them, so I speak for them now. And they the registration process: students shouldn’t I have the “privilege” to teammates, I hope someday they just to compete on the Bradley Speech will not be silenced because you think with disabilities would be added register early when all too often I will be as fortunate as I am to be Team. I have lost friends, changed we’re pretentious, arrogant, or given to the list of undergraduates with am not even granted the privileges recognized as important members majors, changed minors, suffered my special privileges. We do not compete priority registration. I found myself I am entitled to in the classroom? of this University - the recognition G.P.A, and most months I don’t see for the appreciation on campus, or the taking classes with professors who Why shouldn’t I have the priority and assistance they rightfully my biological family for long periods glory, or trophies, or recognition, or for valued my neuroatypical opinion, to choose professors who are deserve. of time. Yet, I would do it all again in a more money (trust me, this department professors who encouraged me known to be allies to students with heartbeat, because what we do makes a is severely underfunded). We compete to utilize my accommodations, disabilities, instead of professors Megan Magee difference in people’s lives and how they because this activity represents what professors who saw me as an asset who make my disabilities Junior, Television Arts Major are treated as human beings. we stand for and why the people we to the classroom; rather than an known to my peers without my Vice President, The Bradley There is a level of commitment for speak for matter. So please excuse me, if annoyance. I felt valued by my permission? For an individual to University Speech Team this team you can only begin to imagine, I happened to take offense to your biased University, which for the majority hide behind anonymity and say National Champion even after competing with them for article. You will respect my team… and of my education, hasn’t been the “Bradley’s acknowledgment and years. You do not know what work is you will respect my family. case. willingness to help such students until you have experienced on average While some of my teammates is commendable, but this gesture four hours of sleep every night for a Deanna Cantu who are in the honors program went too far and the two simply week while preparing for the nation’s Sophomore also receive priority registration, do not equate” is offensive, ableist, largest forensics competition with over [email protected] most do not, because, contrary to and ignorant. six hundred students arriving on campus the opinion piece that appeared But my teammates never for The Norton. You do not know what in last week’s Scout, The Bradley cease to amaze me, when they are dedication is until you have spent months University Speech Team does not forced to rearrange their schedule, re-writing speeches, missed meals, lost A8 THE SCOUT November 10, 2017 NEWS ON SCOUT THE STREET When do you start listening to holiday music?

“I get into the holiday mood after Thanksgiving so I will start listening “I might sound crazy, but I started to holiday music by mid November.” listening to holiday music at the beginning of October.” -Boby Johnson, junior, sports communication major -Lauren Simms, freshman, music Favorite song: Deck the Halls. and entertainment industry major Favorite song: Drummer Boy by Justin Bieber L au on ry ns n S Boby Joh imms

“I’m not the hugest fan of Christmas so I’ll probably start listening to holiday music around the beginning of December.”

-Luke Smith, freshman, sports communication major Favorite song: Jingle Bell Rock “I started listening to holiday music on Nov. 1.”

Valerie Gabriel, freshman, health V science major a le Favorite song: This Christmas ri ith e G Sm abriel Luke BY TIRZAHSPRIGELA CHRISTOPHER Off-Staff Reporter photos by Tirzahsprigela Christopher design by Amy Trompeter Leaders offer glimpse of experiences

BY HALEY JOHNSON The first question for the panel Off-staff Reporter was simply, “How Do You Lead?” Andrews said she leads by The Bradley Fellows brought a example. new perspective on leadership to “My school is in the poorest zip campus last night, welcoming four code in the district. The children speakers who are active members come in with issues you and I could of both the Bradley and Peoria not even fathom,” Andrews said. “As communities. the principal, the eyes are always on The panel consisted of leaders me, how I deal with stress and all with a variety of experience levels, difficult situations.” careers and positions. It included Event moderators asked the Jessica Martin (human resources speakers to think back to their days coordinator at Easter Seals in Central in college in order to connect with Illinois), Charlie Drier (regional vice the student audience. president for Auto-Owners Insurance “You all have leadership qualities,” Peoria), Mike LeCrone (ethics and Drier said. “You just have to make the compliance manager at Caterpillar) decision to use and explore them.” and Renee Andrews (principal at Drier also stressed the importance Trewyn Middle School). of leadership skills from an employers Senior accounting major Will perspective. Kennedy, who helped organize the “At career fairs, I don’t really pay event, said the speakers demonstrated much attention to GPA. Instead, I the goals of Fellows as they discussed look for involvement,” Drier said. “I their leadership experiences. don’t care if someone has a 4.0. If “The goal of the Bradley Fellows is they’re not involved in anything, I’m to instill leadership and service,” said moving along. When I see a candidate Photo by Maddie Gehling Kennedy. “The speakers demonstrate I ask myself, ‘How has this student Panelists discuss their leadership experience last night in the Peplow Alumni Pavilion. the importance of being a leader in developed as a leader?’” your career and community to learn When the panel was over, senior Omar Ellaicy said one recurring panelists overlapped in one message: think about them,” Ellaicy said. “Do more about yourself and others.” biology major and Fellows member message resonated with him. to follow your passions and dreams, what you’ll be happy doing.” “I noticed that all four of the despite what others might say or November 10, 2017 A9 SPORTS THE SCOUT Women’s basketball routs Upper Iowa in opener

BY COLE BREDAHL The Braves fouled the Assistant Sports Editor Peacocks 28 times throughout the game. Gorski said the team needs The Bradley women’s basket- to work on limiting those fouls on ball team opened their 2017 sea- the defensive side of the ball. son with a dominating 79-40 vic- “We have got to clean that up tory over Upper Iowa University. with Omaha coming in to play The Braves cruised through their us,” Gorski said. “They are a only exhibition game on the sea- much quicker team than Upper son over the Division II foe. Iowa, and we need to be able to The Braves started slow but defend without fouling.” used a 19-point run to take a 26-5 Bradley finished tied with the lead over the Peacocks late in the Peacocks in the rebound column first quarter. The run was fueled with 37. Gorski said she was by nine points from freshman impressed with team’s offensive guard Gabi Haack as she sank performance but would like to see three shots from beyond the arc. better rebounding from her team. Head coach Andrea Gorski “We had 13 people score, and said Haack allowed the Braves to the 22 assists were outstanding,” break open the game. Gorski said. “We definitely need “Haack came in and just start- to work on our rebounding by ed knocking down threes,” Gorski being more aggressive on the said. “[Upper Iowa] had to stretch boards.” out their defense a little more, and Overall, Gorski said the exhi- we were able to get some easy bition game was helpful for the buckets inside.” team early in the season. Haack finished the game with “Being able to try different 12 points, two assists and two line-ups throughout the game was rebounds. beneficial,” Gorski said. “We feel After the 19-point run, the good with some of the versatility Braves didn’t look back as they we have as a team.” eventually led by 32 at halftime The team will take the court and came out with the 39-point next tonight at 7 p.m. as they host victory. Nebraska-Omaha at Renaissance The Braves got a big contribu- Coliseum. Sophomore Ryan Wilkins is set to have an increase role in the offense this sea- photo via Scout Archives tion from freshman guard Jailynn son. The guard finished with five points off the bench against Upper Iowa. Lawson, who put up 15 points Cole Bredahl is a junior sports and five assists. Lawson said it communication major from was satisfying to find success in Lawson, a Peoria native, said at least 15 people at every game still have work to do. Maplewood, Minnesota. He is The her first collegiate game. playing in her hometown pro- supporting me.” “Our new kids can score, we Scout’s Assistant Sports Editor. “It’s exciting,” Lawson said. “It vides extra motivation. Gorski said her newcomers know that,” Gorski said. “We Questions or comments can be is something we have been wait- “Being from the area makes me have proven to be dangerous for need to buckle down on defense a directed at [email protected] ing a long time for.” go harder,” Lawson said. “I have other team’s defenses so far but little bit.” Major league talent Several members of Bradley baseball team met with MLB scout

BY NICK KONOW with a big league club. more meaningful, he will try to Sports Editor “I’ve thrown a bullpen in front take the field with the same mind- of some scouts, and I’ve met with set he always has. Anthony Wycklendt, an area the Mariners and the Royals,” “I have yet to be on the field scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Olson said. “Right now, it’s all with this sort of pressure,” Olson visited Bradley’s campus on pretty new to me, but it’s fun. said. “[During] my freshman and Wednesday to meet and interview You have to enjoy it while you’re sophomore year, all I tried to do several members of the Bradley going through it.” was throw strikes and try to get a baseball squad. Dennis, a member of the win for the team. This year I think The Braves who were inter- Asheville Tourists of the South that’s probably the best mindset viewed included juniors Luke Atlantic League last season, I can have going into a game. If Mangieri and Ben Olson, as well was not only on hand this past you start thinking about getting as senior Allan Beer. Wednesday to provide moral sup- drafted and what scouts are there, According to pitching coach port for his former teammates. you’re not going to do as good as Larry Scully, Wycklendt is the He is also back on the Hilltop to you usually do.” first scout to visit this year, but he finish his final requirements to Mangieri said he is not going does not expect him to be the last. receive his bachelor’s degree. to play any differently than he has “Depending on the class Dennis said he is so keen on in the past. in terms of eligibility for the finishing school because he guar- “I think it’s similar to when draft and draft prospects, the anteed his parents that he would. you’re in high school getting number of scouts who visit can “It was a promise to my par- recruited by colleges,” Mangieri be anywhere from four to 14,” ents,” Dennis said. “I remember said. “You know there are scouts Scully said. “They’ll reach out to the day I got drafted, when the out there, but if you try to be either me or [head] coach [Elvis] scout from the Rockies called me someone who you’re not, that’s Dominguez and let us know who and told me, ‘Hey, we just took when you’re going to mess up. they’d like to talk to. Then we Junior Luke Mangieri beats out a throw to photo via Scout Archives you.’ I looked at my parents and You just have to go out there and coordinate when the best time to first against Illinois State last spring said, ‘I got drafted,’ and the first do your thing, and whatever hap- meet is.” tion. thing they said was, ‘You know pens or doesn’t happen, you can’t on the field. If they are going to Former Bradley starting pitch- “Scouts want to know what you’re finishing school, right?’” be too upset with. You just have invest in you, they want someone er Matt Dennis, who was drafted a player’s makeup is, how they While Dennis wraps up his to be yourself.” who is a good kid and has his pri- by the Colorado Rockies in 2016, handle adversity, their strengths psychology degree and expects to The Braves first opportunity to orities straight. Not someone who went through the same process. and weaknesses as a person and graduate in December, Olson and show off their skills will be Feb. just throws a good fastball.” “Meeting with a scout, techni- things they’re trying to continue Mangieri will be preparing for the 16 in Atlanta as they take on the Scully said when meeting with cally, is pretty much just a job to work on,” Scully said. start of the season. Georgia State University Panthers a scout, they are rarely interested interview,” Dennis said. “It gives Olson, who started seven Though Olson said each time in their 2018 season opener. in athletic ability. Instead, they them an opportunity to get to games for the Braves last season, he toes the rubber will now be focus more on a player’s disposi- know you at a level you can’t see said this is not his first interaction November 10, 2017 A10 THE SCOUT SPORTS One-on-one Bradley basketball’s Who will win the Stanley Cup? very own ‘Pretty Penny’ Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues The most impressive team this SoAFC far thisEast NHL Winner: season, the St. NHLNew season England dons a Patriots lightning bolt on Louis Blues have been the most their chests. That’s because the Tampa impressive team. While still under the radar, the BayThe Lightning reigning are the bestSuper team inBowl the champions are one of the most NHL right now. Blues have proved themselves as the talented Sure, oneteams might in say the that NFL. it’s a clichéWith Tombest Brady team in and the Billcompetitive Belichick Central at the helm,pick, simply the Patriots because they’reare the in team first to beat,Division. not only Their in long-time the East, rival, but thein the entireplace of AFC. the NHL, but there’s more to Chicago Blackhawks, still look shell- it thanThe that. Pats The may Lightning face somedon’t justearly strugglesshocked fromwith their Brady’s early playoffs favorite exit target,lead league Julian standings, Edelman, they’re alsogoing first downlast season. for the Neither entire Winnipeg season norwith a Colorado pose a significant enough tornin goals ACL. scored, However, goal differential the offseason and acquisitions of Brandin Cooks goals per game. threat considering their previous and Their Rex high-poweredBurkhead will offense help fea to- fill Edelman’sseason and role. still mightOn the be aother flash inside oftures the Nikita ball, Kucherov,New England’s the league’s defense provedthe pan. to be just as strong as they ledtop goalthe scorer.league Kucherov last year is secondin fewest in points Elsewhere allowed. in the Western points only behind teammate Steven Conference, the Blues aren’t threat- ened by the Kings, who don’t have Stamkos,AFC West who hasWinner: set up his team- mates efficiently by recording the most a bonafide top goal scorer that can assistsOakland on the Raidersseason. come close to Jaden Schwartz. While Not only do the Lightning boast the Vegas story is really exciting, real- theWhen league’s thebest offense,Oakland they alsoRaiders announcedistically it isthey not woulda team builtbe relocating to win a tohave Las a top-tier Vegas goaltender in the near anchoring future, MarshawnCup in its inauguralLynch decided season. to come Not to mention – Schwartz is outthe team.of retirement Andrei Vasilevskiy and sign leads with the the team. Lynch’s decision was quietly one of the best and most pro- basedleague inon wins a singleand is top-10goal: inbringing save the Lombardi Trophy back to his percentage. The team is also top-10 in ductive scorers in the NHL this sea- hometownthe league for of least Oakland. goals against. Along with Lynchson. Vladimirin the backfield, Tarasenko quarterbackstill has that Derek As forCarr their has special one of teams, the best the wide receiverincredible tandems star power in Amarithat he hasn’tCooper andLightning Michael have Crabtree the second-best to throw power the balleven to. fully displayed yet this season. playWith percentage Khalil in Mack the league leading and are the defense,They finally this haveRaiders stable team goaltending, will be with Jake Allen showing significant excitingninth for topenalty watch kill no percentage. matter who is on the field. Even Oakland’s special When it comes to squaring up improvement between the pipes from photo via bradleybraves.com teamagainst unit other keeps top teams, viewers the captivatedLightning withlast season.fan-favorite Marquette King bootingare highly punts. successful. So far this As for the Eastern Conference, season, they beat the powerhouse Jack will try and sell you on the WashingtonAFC North Capitals Winner: in an overtime Tampa Bay Lightning, a team led by thriller,Pittsburgh outscored Steelers the defending- the injury-prone Steven Stamkos. photo via Scout Archives champion Pittsburgh Penguins 12-5 Nikita Kucherov and several others in two meetings with them, and won have been impressive, but the roster twoThe games Steelers, against ledthe Columbusby their high-Blue poweredoverall has offense, been top-heavy will andcapture has photo via BradleyBraves.com theJackets, AFC another North top teamfor inthe the secondstand- consecutiveweaknesses fartheryear. downPittsburgh the lineup. was ableings. to finish with an impressive 11-5Most record of the otherlast teamsseason, are a stepdespite missing The Lightning some of also their defeated top thetalent. St. Stardown running this season back in Le’Veon the East, Bell includ was- ing Pittsburgh, that is going to start sidelinedLouis Blues for this the season, first whichthree hapgames,- and Martavis Bryant missed the pens to be Beau’s choice as the best feeling the effects of the salary cap entireteam. That’sseason a prettyas the questionable pair dealt with suspensionsooner rather issues. than later. Sophomore guard Darrell Brown led the Braves with 12.6 points per game photo via Bradleybraves.com pick.The Steelers are reloaded, having all their The St.playmakers Louis Blues areback poised to jointo last season and was named to Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman an Theoffense Blues thatmay havetorched started opposing hot, defensesfinally add last a Stanleyseason, Cup thanks banner to tothe team. league’sbut they aretop headed wide nowhere.receiver AntonioIf you Brown.the rafters Pittsburgh’s of Scottrade defenseCenter. With was consistent scoring from all four lines, exposedneed proof, by just the look Patriots at the intheir the track AFC championship game last season, much improved goaltending and a whichrecord incost the them playoffs. a trip They’re to the a topSuper Bowl. While slightly improved, the BY NICK KONOW regular season team infamous for not coaching staff with the players’ full Steelers defense is still lacking, but theirsupport, offense the city is ofdominant St. Louis has to a thelot Sports Editor his teammates for the accolade. process,” Brown said. “To just being able to make it to the Stanley pointCup Finals. it may not matter. to be excited about. “It means a lot, but I keep improving, working and to Bradley basketball sopho- wouldn’t have been able to be take everything day-by-day.” AFC South Winner: more point guard Darrell recognized if it wasn’t for my - Jack Simzyk - Beau Woodcock Brown and NBA legend Penny teammates,” Brown said. “I’m Hardaway share a unique con- thankful for them for helping nection. me get to where I am.” While Brown stands at 5’10” Once again Brown is expect- and Hardaway at 6’7,” the pair ed to be the offensive catalyst have more similarities than for the Braves this season, and one would think. Besides being he said he is not backing down play-making point guards, from the challenge and has his they both hail from Memphis, eyes locked on lofty goals. Tennessee. “I don’t really feel too much Brown’s father, Darrell pressure,” Brown said. “I’m just Brown Sr., actually grew up really focused on trying to get Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday with Hardaway and formed a us to the NCAA tournament. relationship that lasts to this That’s the main goal, as well as November 10 November 11 November 12 November 14 November 15 day. Hardaway is even the god- winning the conference title.” father of his Darrell Jr. In addition to those team- “[Hardaway] and my dad oriented goals, Brown said he Men’s vs. IUPUI vs. Delaware are like best friends, basically,” also has some expectations Basketball 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Brown said. “He’s been there for himself this season. As the Carver Arena Carver Arena ever since I was born, and we guard said he wants to be a still communicate every day.” force on both sides of the ball. A member of the Missouri “Second team All-MVC MVC Semifinal MVC Championship Valley Conference All-Freshman kind of felt disrespectful, so vs. Central Arkansas TBD Soccer 6 p.m. 1 p.m. team last year, Brown had one I’ll be trying to get first team,” Shea Stadium Shea Stadium of the best rookie seasons in Brown said. “Another goal is Bradley basketball history. The Defensive Player of the Year. I point guard led the Braves with pressure the ball a lot, and if NCAA Midwest 12.6 points per game and fin- I can get some steals, I think I Cross Regional ished with the highest average have a shot at it.” Country 11:45 a.m. by an MVC true freshman since To achieve these goals, Ames, Iowa Doug McDermott in 2010-11. Brown said he will be following This year, the sophomore the advice the NBA legend, and was the lone underclass- vs. Omaha vs. Lincoln (Mo.) his godfather Hardaway gave 7 p.m. 7 p.m. men named to the All-MVC to him. Women’s Preseason Teams, collecting sec- Renaissance Renaissance “He just told me to trust the Basketball Coliseum Coliseum ond-team honors. Brown credits November 10, 2017 A11 SPORTS THE SCOUT Volleyball closes out road schedule

BY RONAN KHALSA Off-staff Reporter

This past weekend, Bradley volleyball wrapped up the road portion of its 2017 schedule. The team battled with Loyola for five sets Friday before falling in the final set. On Saturday, the Braves were swept in straight sets by hard-hitting Valparaiso. On Friday night in Chicago, the Braves fought hard and led two sets to one entering the crucial fourth. However, Loyola took the final two sets by hit- ting .381 collectively. Senior Jamie Livaudais brought the Braves within one point in the final set, but the team could not take control and fell 15-9. The Braves looked to come out strong against Valparaiso the next day, but were out- scored by 25 in the three-set loss. Bradley hit .028 to Valpo’s .290 during the match. “I think we have gotten Senior Jamie Livaudais rises for a spike against Valporasio. The Braves fell to the Crusaders 3-0. photo via Bradleybraves.com immensely better this season, but it is hard because we have I think we can have a lot more son with their core group of “She is a steady player for wins,” Price-Torok said. not gotten the results we want,” success.” players returning; Returners us,” Price-Torok said. “She gets When discussing the upcom- head coach Carol Price-Torok Throughout this season, include junior Erica Haslag and volleyball, and her volleyball ing matches, Torok mentioned said. Additionally, she said she the team has struggled to seize sophomores Kathryn Graf and IQ is really, really high. I am that the team has played four or is glad that the team has battled the moment and capitalize on Hannah Angeli. impressed with the job she five sets against each team and hard in competition and execut- opportunities to take control of “We have a lot of kids has done balancing everything are prepared to challenge the ed on game plans. sets. However, Price-Torok said returning next year and that’s going in her life and staying opposition. According to Price-Torok, she believes in her players. very exciting,” Price-Torok said. focused on the court.” The Braves will close out unforced mistakes led to “We, as coaches, must relax “We will continue to improve.” Next year, Price-Torok said the season with a three-game Bradley’s struggles. and let the players know they Another returner is junior Rosado will continue to anchor homestand beginning at 7 “The team played really have the skills to get the point,” libero Yavanliz Rosado. In the the defense. p.m. Saturday in Renaissance well at times but had too many Price-Torok said. next few matches, she will “We are looking to execute Coliseum against rival Illinois errors,” Price-Torok said. “If we The Braves will look to likely break the Bradley single on our game plans so we can State University. can clean up errors on our end, keep building on this sea- season dig record. close out the season with some Opinion Get rid of Goodell

BY COLE BREDAHL Assistant Sports Editor the entire league, and it is his players. responsibility to keep people NFL team owners are also The NFL’s ratings have been in their seats and keep viewers upset since they, too, have lost down the last two seasons, and watching. money due to players protesting league officials are running out Goodell is failing to accom- during the national anthem, and of excuses. It is time for the plish his duties, and because of Goodell has not done anything league to start fresh in the front it, his contract extension nego- about it. One of the NFL’s big- office. tiations have been delayed. gest sponsors, Papa John’s, is The NFL’s once sturdy televi- Goodell’s eleven years at the considering terminating their sion ratings dropped last year, helm have seen an increase in sponsorship with the league which many simply took as a incidents involving players off because their sales have dropped fluke, but midway through the the field. Throughout his time since the protests have begun. season, the ratings have contin- in charge, he has proven himself The NFL needs some con- ued to decline. ineffective in disciplining play- sistent and stern leadership in Commissioner Roger Goodell ers. The punishments for mis- the commissioner’s chair. It is has not been shy to point the conduct off the field has been time for the league to move on finger at a number of different lenient and inconsistent. from Roger Goodell. They must factors affecting the television Prolific cases including Ray hire someone who can deliver viewership, including last year’s Rice, Greg Hardy and Ezekiel punishments equivalent to the election, fantasy football and Elliot are responsible for the crimes athletes are committing player protests. tainted image of the NFL. and keep sponsors from leaving All of Goodell’s excuses may Now, people just wait for the the league, or else, the downfall contribute to the drop in ratings, next player to be arrested for of the NFL as a whole is immi- but the fact of the matter is it domestic violence or drunk driv- nent. is his job to make the NFL an ing since these incidents have appealing product. He oversees become synonymous with NFL A12 THE SCOUT November 10, 2017

INSIDE: Freshmen make strong debut The freshmen duo of Jailynn Baseball A9 Lawson and Gabi Haack paced Volleyball A11 the Braves as they blew by Upper @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS Iowa. www.bradleyscout.com Jailynn Lawson Soccer makes postseason run BY JUSTIN LIMOGES Sports Reporter

The Bradley soccer team con- cluded its regular-season with a well-fought 1-0 victory against Valparaiso University this past Saturday at Brown Field. The Braves seem to be hitting their stride at the right time, taking down Drake University 3-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference quar- terfinal. With the win over Valparaiso, the Braves completed their overall regular-season record 10-7-2 and MVC record 4-3-1. Redshirt-sophomore forward Jha’Lon Johnson scored the game- winner against the Crusaders in the 43rd minute – his second goal of the season. Junior forward Austin Bell provided the lethal photo by Justin Limoges assist, which Johnson headed home for the Braves to secure the win. Bradley goalkeeper Brandon Barnes made a total of five saves throughout the match to complete photo via Scout Archives his ninth clean sheet of the year. This allowed Bradley to finish in The Bradley soccer team celebrates with Freshman forward Gerit Wintermeyer who sealed the Braves win over photo by Justin Limoges third place in the MVC regular Drake University, knocking in the team’s third goal of the night. The goal was Wintermeyer’s fifth of the season. season and to secure the No. 3 seed in the MVC Championship The Braves then hosted No. possession and create goal-scoring the seventh goal of his debut ing, however, as Wintermeyer tournament. 7 seed, Drake University, in the opportunities. season in the 48th minute, tying completed the three-goal rally As a result of his performance, MVC Championship tournament Freshman forward Gerit the game 1-1. Schindler received after scoring a ball provided by Barnes received his fourth MVC quarterfinals on Wednesday night Wintermeyer commented on how a far-side cross from freshman Schindler in the 75th. The match Defensive Player of the Week in an enticing rally. the game didn’t start how they midfielder Younes Dayekh that he concluded in Bradley’s favor 3-1, award on Nov. 6. The graduate The first 20 minutes of the would have liked, but went their fired past Bulldogs keeper Caden advancing them past Drake to the transfer ties former Bradley goal- quarterfinal matchup at Shea way in the end. McCullough. semifinals. keeper Adam Gross for most times Stadium started poorly for the “We started out [the first half] It took only 61 seconds for the Bradley improved its overall receiving the acknowledgement. Braves, as they struggled to obtain not as motivated as we would Braves to turn that tie into a 2-1 record to 11-7-2 and is now unde- have liked,” Wintermeyer said. lead. Senior defender Jacob Taylor feated in its last four matches. “We got back on track after the launched in a long-distance throw DeRose noted that the team is first 25 minutes even though they to teammate Clark Emerson, who looking forward to the upcoming scored. By the second half, we then knocked down the ball for semifinal match and how it will showed our real face and executed junior defender Alex Ciaramitaro be a completely new game. our coach’s plan really well and to finish in the 49th minute. “Getting a couple wins lately won in the end.” Head coach Jim DeRose said in has been helpful for the team,” Just as the Braves started to the team’s aggression in the sec- DeRose said. “For us right now, get comfortable on the pitch, ond half was key. the tournament is knockout soc- the Bulldogs capitalized off a “We were sloppy and unchar- cer. I think we’ll be up for the deep cross from Juan Louis that acteristic in the first 15 minutes,” task, and it’s a matter if we can Stafford Dowling was able to fin- DeRose said.. “But by the second deal with Central Arkansas’ lead ish past Barnes. This gave Drake half, we were getting better by attacking players.” the 1-0 lead that would conclude running into the box hard and Bradley will continue its the action of the first half. being more aggressive. The first MVC Championship run at 6 After the break, Bradley two goals were a result of that p.m. tonight against No. 2 seed turned the tide as sophomore aggression.” University of Central Arkansas at forward Roman Schindler scored The Braves weren’t done scor- Shea Stadium.

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