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The Scout @bradley_scout ‘Bloody hell!’ It’s quidditch season BY KYLEE HIGGINS NEWS EDITOR While the story ended with a book series was held on Wednesday evening, during which know and movie franchise, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter students were invited to Meinen Field and given a that universe remains alive in the hearts of some chance to practice their Quidditch skills. [they] are doing students as they gear up to revive Bradley’s Quidditch is played at universities all over the something that [they] Quidditch club. country and can be played for competition or just love,” Falk said. Quidditch, a popular sport in Rowling’s for fun. Secretary of the club, Susan Falk, said the One thing that separates fictional wizarding world, is a “mixed gender unanimous goal of the Quidditch club is to be Quidditch from most contact sport with a unique mix of elements from inclusive. sports is the gender rule. rugby, dodgeball, and tag” when adopted into a “I really hope that a lot of people from According to the U.S. real-life sport, according to the U.S. Quidditch everywhere, from all departments, come, and Quidditch website, website. I hope they can participate and get to know each team is allowed Although it doesn’t have the people that they never could have before,” Falk, a “a maximum of four same magic as freshman theater performance major, said. players, [out of a starting the book The sport includes four different positions seven], who identify as with three different types of balls used to the same gender in active play on the field at the represent the snitch, quaffle and bludgers same time.” from the books. While this may be a hard rule to maintain, Cline said he is determined to make sure everyone version, who joins the club feels like they can freely express Alex Cline, “Anyone can come. Anyone themselves and their interests. president of the Bradley can play. Anyone can “Our main objective is to grow a safe community Quidditch club, said its around Quidditch,” Cline said. opportunities are endless. participate. All you really need Falk also said there are no restrictions as to who “I’m definitely excited to can join the club. play it, but I want this club to is a broom or a stick.” “Anyone can come. Anyone can play. Anyone grow even after - Susan Falk can participate,” Falk said. “All you really need is a I’m gone. Freshman broom or a stick.” From Quidditch club will meet at 3 p.m. this upcoming Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on what I Meinen Field. understand, Despite its earthly tethers, Falk said she hopes the [past playing Quidditch can serve as a form of escape Quidditch] club ended for students. after the people who “I think [Quidditch] is just one thing where it’s started it left,” said Cline, a like [students] can just take [their] minds off of all freshman game design major. the schoolwork [they] have to do and all DESIGN BY To kick off the of [their] other obligations and re-establishment of the club, just play and AMY TROMPETER an informational meeting have fun and DESIGN EDITOR Photos By Maddie Gehling Snitch via Warner Bros. A2 THE SCOUT September 29 , 2017 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • A male student was found urinating on the second floor of Health services to provide flu shots Duryea Parking Deck by Bradley University Police (BUPD) at 814 Duryea Pl. at 11 a.m. Sept. 19. One student witnessed the male and another student in the The Health Services Department will be providing flu shots from 11 a.m. parking deck leave a car and urinate in a corner. The witness said to 2 p.m. next week in Markin Family Recreation Center, lower level, he saw the two other students walk out of the parking deck and Room 30. into Williams Hall. The witness took a photo of where the other student urinated as well as a photo of the license plate of the car. The witness then contacted BUPD, and from the license plate, Flu shots for Bradley students are $1, while the price for faculty and BUPD was able to find the car’s owner. BUPD then contacted the staff is $25 dollars. Recipients may pay in cash or check only. owner and tried to question the student. After the owner of the car spoke with an officer, BUPD ACBU to host food truck frenzy received an anonymous phone call from another student who said they overheard the call with the owner of the car. After the phone call ended, the owner said he gave the officer a fake name of the Activities Council of Bradley University (ACBU) is hosting a special student who urinated in the parking deck. event on Alumni Quad from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight. BUPD then contacted the owner of the car and explained the owner was committing an obstruction of justice, and the owner apologized and gave the officer the real name of the student. Multiple food trucks from the Peoria area will be in attendance and No charges were pressed against the student. serving food. • Officers extinguished two mattresses that were on fire at 1 The night will feature a musical performance by American Idol singer a.m. Sept. 23 at 1720 W. Bradley Ave. Officers were responding to a call in the area when they and pop-country artist Haeley Vaughn, an opening act of student pop- noticed the two mattresses on fire. The mattresses were located punk band “Buddy, You Died” and a finishing performance by campus near a building with two apartments, and a student living in one improve troupe BBQ Kitten. of the apartments did not notice the fire. The student said the residents of the other apartment were in the process of moving, so the student said the mattresses could The first 250 attendees will receive tickets for free food. have belonged to them, but they weren’t sure. BUPD started to extinguish the fire, and then the Peoria Fire Pitch contest to be held Department came and extinguished the fire completely. The fire caused no injuries.

The Turner School of Entrepreneurship is hosting a pitch contest in • A male student reported four juveniles making threats which students have a chance to win cash prizes for ideas on products, toward him at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 24 at 627 N. Western Ave. services or social solutions. The student said he was waiting for food at the McDonald’s drive thru after working at his off-campus job at Elevate Trampoline Park when a vehicle came into the parking lot, passed The Fall 2017 Brave Pitch Competition will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3. in the student’s vehicle then backed up. Westlake Hall, Room 130. The student said there was a teen night at the trampoline park that night, and some of the teenagers had been kicked out and Cash prizes are $250, $100 and $50 for the first, second and third place, banned due to poor conduct. The student said there were four juveniles in the vehicle, and respectively. Students have three minutes to pitch their ideas. they asked the student if he worked at Elevate Trampoline Park and if he would be working there the next day. When the student Bake sale to raise charity funds said he would, one of the juveniles said he was going to “f*** it up,” referring to Elevate Trampoline Park. The student then received his food and left. He reported the Bradley Rotaract is hosting a bake sale to raise money to support incident to police and gave them a description of the juveniles. hurricane victims from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 in Michael Student Center. The student said he knew two of the juveniles by name and recognized the other two. All proceeds will be donated to Americares Hurricane Relief Fund, who No charges were pressed. will send medical supplies and resources to areas in need.

Get the news online @www.bradleyscout.com September 29, 2017 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS Jonesing for Jonas

HALEY JOHNSON lucky this year.” Off-staff Reporter Jonas almost canceled his original performance (previously scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 28) due to a filming conflict in Jealous – that’s how the Activities Council of Bradley August. But Engerman said it was yet another stroke of luck University (ACBU) promised people would feel if they when the singer decided to reschedule instead for Saturday. waited too long to purchase tickets for the expected “Right before we announced the cancelation, we got a sold-out Nick Jonas concert, which will take over call that he’d be willing to do the Saturday show,” Engerman Renaissance Coliseum tomorrow. said. “It was just so nice for him to accommodate us because Like every concert on the Hilltop, ACBU he’s literally just flying into Peoria for the concert and then is responsible for arranging and executing flying back out.” the event. This year, ACBU members said Previous ACBU concerts were held on Tuesdays and still planning for such a sought-after star was no managed to sell out, according to Engerman. With Jonas set easy task. to perform on Saturday, ACBU is expecting nothing short of ACBU coordinator Brooke Engerman a packed audience – higher than last year’s concert featuring said the process of booking Jonas began as Bastille, which saw an audience of 1,735. it usually does: with a survey. “We’ve sold 2,035 tickets … and the student pit is “Our agent sends us a list of 70 completely sold out,” Engerman said. “We haven’t had a sold artists in our price range,” Engerman, out pit for several years … We found we didn’t have to do as junior English professional writing and much advertising as usual, just because the name ‘Nick Jonas’ advertising double major, said. “From the gets tickets sold.” list of 70, we narrow it down to 30, and that’s She also said this is because the name “Nick Jonas” what goes on the Facebook survey that Bradley catches the attention of more than just the Disney Channel- students vote on.” devoted fans. Freshman Sophia Vojita said she was excited to “I know there are some unhappy people on campus about see the artist behind hit like “Jealous,” “Chains” and this artist, mostly guys, but I feel like he’s an artist everyone “Levels” as one of the survey options. can relate to,” Engerman said. “He’s appeared in TV shows “Nick was my favorite Jonas brother when I was a kid, and movies - he’s actually going to be in the re-make of and now, he’s one of my favorite solo artists,” Vojita said. “Jumanji” with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. His new music According to the ACBU student poll, Jonas was the top as a solo artist is also all over the radio.” request, beating out both Blink-182 and Big Sean. The concert will take place tomorrow at 8 p.m. at “This year it so happened that we got our number-one Renaissance Coliseum. survey choice, Nick Jonas, to agree,” Engerman said. “This isn’t always easy with the number-one choice because they don’t always have compatible dates and times, but we got Photo via Pop Muzik

A weekly lunch in Spain with Mesa Hispánica conversation, if you are a new learner, BY TIRZAHSPRIGELA but you will be able to introduce CHRISTOPHER yourself and learn more as time Off-staff Reporter passes,” Kessler said. The group is not just limited La Mesa Hispánica (translated to to students from Bradley, but the Spanish Table), meets at Michel also Spanish learners from other Student Center for lunch once a universities and schools. week. Whether students attend it for Additionally, a different professor extra credit or just for some time off attends Mesa Hispánica every week regular classes, it is a great source for as a resource to improve attendees’ learning and a method for students knowledge of the Spanish language. of all majors to practice Spanish- Even though it isn’t considered speaking in real conversations. tutoring, the professor plays an Inspired by the French Table, important role in helping the students tenured Spanish lecturer Deborah continue conversations smoothly and Kessler said she decided to start correcting common errors they tend Mesa Hispánica in 2010 to serve as to make. a friendly group in which students “The thing I like the most about from all nationalities, majors and this table is that it is very informal, ages are welcome to join. The group hence, new members of the group get meets for about an hour to converse accustomed to the atmosphere quickly in an informal manner over food. and start having conversations with According to Kessler, students people they’ve just met,” Jennifer who participate in this initiative are Barajas, an assistant professor of not only those who have chosen Spanish, said. Photo via Tirzahsprigela Christopher Spanish for that semester, but also Occasionally, a native speaker Students engage in Spanish conversation at the weekly Mesa Hispánica event, held in the Student Center. those who want to preserve and is invited to join the students and increase their fluency and proficiency converse with them, according to improvise their speaking skills, as The Mesa Hispánica is open to Hispánica for the semester can be in Spanish. Kessler. This helps students listen to well as practice speaking with people those inside and outside the Spanish found on Bradley’s event calendar at “In the beginning, you might different dialects of Spanish and to from different regions. curriculum alike. The dates for Mesa www.bradley.edu/calendar/. not be able to add much into the A4 THE SCOUT September 29, 2017 NEWS

Eggert brings psychology into English classrooms

BY DAVID DEMEO Fictions,” inspired by her deep interest for the opportunity to have Eggert OF Copy Editor in trauma studies. Eggert utilized her as an English professor during her THE Ph.D. to pull ideas from both fields of freshman year. HUMANS HILLTOP Bradley English professor Amy study for the book. “You come into college with the Eggert’s experience at the university “My specialization at Illinois notion that you already know how began at a young age and has been a State was trauma narratives,” Eggert to somewhat write,” Kolkmeyer said. part of her identity ever since. said. “I worked with [post traumatic “Eggert’s class went beyond what I According to Eggert, her passion stress disorder], but also creative expected, and she taught me skills for the Hilltop all started when she writing, [and] how to teach writing in writing that I am using in my would travel with her father. and literature. [I wanted to write 300 level English class today. She “Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to the book] because I’m interested in is a great professor, and I would come to Bradley,” Eggert said. “My dad being an activist for PTSD. I think recommend taking her to anyone used to play basketball tournaments since most of the subject matter is so here on campus.” here, and every so often, he would dark, people just want to avoid it, but Eggert also works with students bring [me] with. I immediately fell I think it is important that we talk in the Writing Center. She has a long in love with the campus, so I decided more about it.” history there and she was promoted to pursue my undergraduate degree After a lot of hard work, Eggert to director while completing her here and eventually stayed for my said her passion was achieved in masters program. Eggert has masters.” 2015, when her book was published. continued to work there ever since. Although Eggert attended Illinois Initially, she was surprised by the “What I like about Dr. Eggert is State University for her Ph.D. in willingness of the publishing house. that she is very involved − she is English studies, she said she decided “I didn’t believe it at first, since go-getting and tries to see a problem n oo to return to Bradley to give back it isn’t much of a mainstream topic,” and fix it,” Anna Berlinger, an h Y to the institution that molded her Eggert said. “The woman who runs English masters student, said. “She’ll AMY EGGERT Mica intellectual ability even though she the small press is heavily invested in personally come to the office and ask didn’t originally intend to study outside-the-margins work, so it was us how things are going, if kids are photo by Cenn Hall English. really cool – and it has been really coming on a regular basis, [and] she Amy Eggert began teaching at Bradley 11 years ago. She is a member of the “Initially, I was a psychology cool, even today, because I’m able to creates grammar handouts allowing English department. major,” Eggert said. “I was, however, go to readings and promote this idea us to focus more on students’ writing [interested in creative writing]. I of giving voice [of] trauma narratives structure development, rather than undergraduate student, and then I as a coworker. learned, in a funny way, that in order to trauma survivors.” grammatical issues. She is always served as her academic advisor for her “She is a great listener, has an to take creative writing classes just Eggert not only has experience in personally trying to make things masters degree in English,” Prescott amazingly open mind,” Prescott said. for fun … I had to declare the creative writing trauma narratives. She also easier.” said. “When I was department chair “Extremely knowledgeable but always writing minor to take the [upper works on developing relationships Rob Prescott, assistant dean of for English, I was very happy I was very humble. She never assumes she level] courses. From there, I stuck while at Bradley. As someone who undergraduate studies and associate able to have her teach for us as has all of the answers, which makes with it and loved it.” has taught at Bradley for 11 years professor of the English department, an affiliate faculty member and as her easy to collaborate with. She is By blending both her psychology now, Eggert has earned high praise said he has enjoyed watching Eggert director of the Writing Center for always looking for alternative views and creative writing backgrounds, from faculty and students alike. move forward in her professional and many years.” or better decisions.” Eggert said she wrote her fiction Junior accounting major Lindsey academic careers. In addition to her teaching ability, book, “Scattershot: Collected Kolkmeyer said she was grateful “I knew her first as an Prescott said he also appreciates her

Leaves are falling, activities are calling

BY MADDIE GEHLING Editor-in-Chief

It’s time for exams, projects and – yes – midterm prep. That means fall break can’t come soon enough for most of us.

In the meantime, you might need something to take your mind off the madness of school, so check out this miniature list of nearby attractions to distract you from classes. Don’t worry – we tried to avoid the cliché and only included one outdoor autumn attraction.

TANNERS ORCHARD: A Hilltop NORTHMOOR OBSERVATORY: The TOURS: The “Bradley Bubble” is a favorite and a one-stop shop for autumn, greater Peoria area has its own observatory favorite phrase for students – but stepping Tanners Orchard is the place for apple – something many students aren’t aware of. off campus and learning more about the picking, cider donuts and farm animals. Their Bradley originally purchased the telescope city we study in is one way to “pop” it. The orchard has nearly 20 varieties of apples to decades ago, but it was put away and never Peoria Historical Society offers a variety of pick, and they offer a by-the-bushel “U-Pick” used until the Peoria Astronomical Society tours of the area, including rides through option. Pick out a pumpkin, recline on a took over. The Northmoor Observatory is Grandview Drive, the historic Springdale hay bale and enjoy the fall weather as close to campus, located on Knoxville Avenue. Cemetery and even “haunted” tours of you gorge yourself with cinnamon treats. Stop by through the end of October to see a the city that begin around Halloween. Located at 740 IL-40 in Speer, IL. Open from view of the heavens like nothing you’ve ever Tours can be booked through the Peoria 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. seen. The Northmoor Observatory is located Riverfront Museum at 222 SW Washington at 5805 N. Knoxville Ave. and is open on St., and tickets average cloudless Saturday nights for free around $10. The number viewings. to call for tickets is 309-674-1921. September 29, 2017 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS

ON SCOUT THE STREET What is the most interesting date you’ve been on?

“There was this guy that I met at my church bible study, and I didn’t think he was that cute but I thought I’d give him a “A couple weeks before prom, my dad and try, so we went to go see ‘SkyFall’... it was his friend from work tried to hook me and already going to be awkward because her daughter up to prom… So she’s already my cousin was going to go because catching feelings for me, but in my mind, they are good friends ... The big Korean I’m saying high school is almost over, I’m church van brought the entire youth not gonna see this girl forever. She was group, and my pastor drove us all.” mad because I wasn’t ‘paying attention to her’, so things turned out weird and we -Micah Yoon, sophomore middle school haven’t talked since.” math education major -Kurtis Asante, freshman undecided

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“I went on a first date with a guy “My freshman year I took this girl out to and later found out he took his ex- go roller skating, and I didn’t know how to girlfriend to see the same movie. roller skate, and she is a state champion Another instance was when I went in figure skating.So, I fell on my a**, broke on a date with an older guy, and he my elbow. It’s fine because she took me on brought his older sister because another date, but it’s like she knew I tried to she was trying to make friends.” finesse a girl.”

-Cory Turner, freshman political science -Tiara Gore, freshman education major and journalism double major

BY LISA STEMMONS re o Voice Editor G iara photos by Lisa Stemmons T er design by Amy Trompeter Cory Turn A6 THE SCOUT September 29, 2017 OPINION THE SCOUT

Editor-in-Chief: Maddie Gehling Editorial [email protected] This week, The Scout saw a Sustainability Report Card (a D in to know that administration doesn’t climate, our rivers and forests are Sammantha number of flyers posted around 2010 and a C- in 2011). seem to reflect these desires. Two such pressing topics right now; it Managing Editor: Dellaria campus – “Join Trash Crew,” they Sure, Westlake Hall is rated years ago, we ran an article that has recently become impossible to said. The group, officially titled BU highly for its eco-friendly design and referred to a lack of recycling efforts ignore the planet and how we treat [email protected] Clean Up Crew, meets on Friday operation. There are blue recycling in residences across campus, as well as it. Bradley needs to wake up and News Editor: Kylee Higgins mornings to pick up garbage along bins in academic buildings across a proposed sustainability minor that smell the roses about eco-friendly [email protected] roads and fields near campus. campus. ZipCars are available on has yet to be rolled out. Additionally, campuses – before there aren’t any This was refreshing to see. It’s campus to minimize the use of fossil the new business and engineering roses left. Copy Editor: AJ Lamb hard to find opportunities to “go fuels among students, faculty and complex will not be as eco-friendly or [email protected] green” on campus, and within the last staff. sustainable as Westlake Hall, either. decade, Bradley has even received It’s inspiring to see this effort come Now is the time for Bradley to Copy Editor: David DeMeo nearly failing grades on the College from the students, but disheartening take a look at the world outside. The [email protected]

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Sports Editor: Nick Konow Columns [email protected] Assistant Sports Editor: Cole Bredahl Three keys to completing college correctly [email protected] America, we must be well-suited in buy into the societal standard of piled-up college stress by drinking a Sports Reporter: Justin Limoges many facets of professional life. perfection, we become so busy nice, cold beer. [email protected] We are told we need to strive that without a planner, priorities As students, we are forced to for stellar academic grades, make a slip through the cracks of an micromanage our lives to have a Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons difference on campus by becoming unorganized life. Planners help us fighting chance at being competitive [email protected] involved in various student remember what we need to do on in the job market. Getting inebriated organizations and get to know as a daily basis and allow students to is a sure way to let loose, forget Assistant Voice Editor: Brooke many people as possible. Basically, prep for big calendar events, serving about upcoming project deadlines Pisciotto our country wants us to be perfect as an excellent time management and have a good time. [email protected] corporate prospects after four years tool. Besides, alcohol also has of college. The second tool every college professional benefits as well, as News Photo Editor: Cenn Hall Will you graduate as the perfect student needs is coffee, or, more socializing becomes exponentially [email protected] job candidate? Probably not. It specifically, caffeine. easier. What better way to isn’t realistic. But there are three Many Americans are addicted to network than sharing crazy college Sports Photo Editor: Justin Limoges tools every college student can use caffeine, and for good reason. experiences over a few dollar-you- [email protected] towards becoming a well-versed Being stimulated by a cup of joe call-it’s at Crusen’s on a Thursday Design Editor: Amy Trompeter Bradley University graduate. in the morning is basically cheating night? [email protected] The first is a school planner. your way to ensured productivity Students must remember to keep I went into college hating daily each day. Coffee allows students the late nights at the bar to a healthy David DeMeo Graphics Editor: Tony Xu planners. They were over-used to finish homework assignments minimum and to drink responsibly [email protected] @mail.bradley.edu ddemeo in high school, as teachers forced in-between classes, stay attentive at all times. Copy Editor students to use them. In high school, throughout course lectures and If you’re a student who is Online Editor: Dan Anderson most students did well in classes remain energized for the numerous overwhelmed by the demands of a [email protected] Getting through college isn’t a without ever touching their school after-class meetings for student college lifestyle, utilize these three walk in the park. planner; college is a different story. organizations. tools, or incorporate beneficial tools Social Media Intern: Nicole Castillo As students, we are faced with Most students now have schedules The third and final tool is alcohol tailored to your own demands of [email protected] a multitude of demands. Society from hell. (if you are of age, of course). life. assumes since we are the future of Since we are students who There is nothing like unloading Advertising Co-Manager: Savannah Riese [email protected]

Advertising Co-Manager: Hannah Yglesias Telling the stories nobody will [email protected] Advisor: Chris Kaergard me a copy of the book “The Corpse robberies, child endangerment, to carry on with their jobs. I even [email protected] Had A Familiar Face,” by Edna shootings … I saw so much of it stopped reading the police beat Buchanan. every single day. stories when I went back to school _ _ _ He said something like, “I’ve Eventually, it stopped scaring in August. I’m lucky. I don’t have to never read it, but I know it’s good.” me. I lost my motivation to ask a report on that stuff anymore. I don’t All letters to the editor must be At first, I was shocked by how higher power to stop the madness. have to see it. I never had to live it. received by 5 p.m. Tuesday in Sisson blithely my coworkers talked about I wrote up police and coroner One of the last cases I reported on Hall 319 or emailed to bradleyscout@ death. They’d look into the distance reports after shootings. I covered was that of a missing little boy from gmail.com for inclusion in Friday’s and say, almost dreamily, “Ah, I peace rallies protesting senseless Pekin. I sat in a field on Route 29 issue. Letters longer than 500 words remember my first homicide case.” violence here in Peoria. I read the for four hours the night his remains will not be accepted. The Scout reserves I did not want to be like that. Facebook comments on my stories, were found. It was a personal case the right to edit letters for inappropri- Throughout her book, Buchanan speculating which kind of people I for me – I had written so many ate content. All letters must include talks about her experiences working was writing up in my police reports stories on this kid. I prayed to God the writer’s name, contact information as a police reporter in Miami during every day. But I still felt numb to in my car that night for a negative and relationship to Bradley. Responses the ‘80s. The victims she wrote the violence and pain; if I didn’t tell result on the remains. Last week, to published letters will be eligible for about. Why she felt compelled these stories, someone else surely forensic testing came back positive. print only the week following their to write about them. She was would. That’s the world, even if the MADDIE GEHLING appearance in the Scout. concerned that, if she didn’t report One shooting I covered was things I saw and reported on were by [email protected] Any e-mails directed to members on their deaths, nobody would. In so close to the newsroom that I no means like what Edna Buchanan Editor in Cheif of the Scout staff may be published the hot, swirling, corrupted mess saw the victim being rolled into an covered in the ‘80s. as letters. that was Miami crime in the ‘80s, ambulance by stretcher when I got My summer internship was a I used to say a prayer every time The Scout is published by members who would tell their stories? there. Walking into my apartment wake-up call for me – that tragic I heard ambulance or fire truck of the undergraduate student body of I fought this notion for the first that night I heard the loud sound of things happen, and we have to carry sirens nearby. This lifelong habit Bradley University. month of my internship. I fought someone slamming their car door on after. But those sirens pass by changed in May when I started to Opinions expressed here do not it hard. shut, and it sounded so similar to a and I hear them now. I roll down my intern as a police beat reporter for necessarily reflect those of the uni- It was reading the police reports stifled gunshot that I lost my footing window and I hear them. the Peoria Journal Star. versity. Reporter Phil Luciano sat at the every day and reporting from crime on the sidewalk. desk next to mine. In the second scenes that did me in. Aggravated I realized then that not everyone week of my internship, he handed assaults, domestic batteries, armed has to accept the world’s cruelties September 29, 2017 THE SCOUT B1

Cardi B - Kardashians - Killers Liberty and justice for… some

BY BROOKE PISCIOTTO and, more importantly, his right to protest. national anthem not to disrespect our country or Assistant Voice Editor those that have fought for it, but rather to make The practice of protesting during the national This debate begs the question: Are there rules a statement about the things America, in general, anthem has become an increasingly controversial somewhere that outline what IS disrespectful ignores and handles unjustly. topic as of late. Some argue that a refusal to towards our flag and our country and what IS stand during the national anthem and Pledge of NOT? Believe it or not, a US Flag Code exists and Kaepernick told NFL media “I am not going to Allegiance is a peaceful protest to the injustices can be accessed online at usflag.org, which can be stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that minorities and people of color continue to face used to fact-check the following statements. oppresses black people and people of color. To me, today in America. However, others view it as a sign this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish of disrespect towards the American flag and the Twitter user @koopa_kinte, who identifies as a on my part to look the other way. There are bodies troops that have died fighting for our freedom. third-generation veteran, outlined some basic in the street and people getting paid leave and tenets of the Flag Code in a wonderful tweet thread getting away with murder.” Recently, there have been heated debates about that paints it black and white to clear up any what constitutes disrespecting our flag and anthem. confusion. On the other hand, if anyone in your family is Former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick started a war veteran or has died in combat, you may “taking a knee” last year during the national His first tweet reads: “Since ‘disrespecting the flag’ feel that a refusal to stand during the anthem is anthem, and many soon followed his lead. When is still the narrative being used [against peaceful disrespectful towards our military and our country asked why he did so at the time, he said, “This is protestors], this courtesy of the US Flag Code as a whole. And some just think that politics not something that I am going to run by anybody. I Chapter 10: Respect for flag A Thread.” shouldn’t be brought into the sports arena at all. am not looking for approval. I have to stand up for people that are oppressed ... If they take football He goes on to point out that the flag should In my opinion, I do not think that kneeling away, my endorsements from me, I know that I never be carried flat or horizontally – ironically, a or sitting during the anthem is disrespectful, stood up for what is right.” common practice at American football games. especially if there is an important motive behind the action. You shouldn’t be required to stand, but This trend to kneel continues, despite Kaepernick In addition, “The flag should never be used as you should WANT to stand if your nation is really mysteriously losing his position on the 49ers and wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.” I’ll give something to be proud of. And I can see why many the backlash his protest has received from so many you a nickel if you’ve never owned an article of people do not feel this is true. – even President Trump with a slew of tweets. clothing with the American flag printed on it, which goes to show that many of us disrespect the Take a knee or a seat during the national anthem In fact, Fox News reported “more than 200 NFL flag without even knowing it. and/or the Pledge of Allegiance if you so choose. players made some form of gesture at games on As Americans, we have the right to protest and [this past] Sunday – many kneeling or sitting on The Twitter user lists several forms of disrespect the right to sit, stand, kneel or do whatever we the bench – in reaction to comments and tweets to the flag but points out that nowhere in this want during the anthem and the Pledge. No one by Trump, who called on team owners to fire Code does it say that you “must” stand during the – not even the president – can take away these players who followed former San Francisco 49ers national anthem, “just that you ‘should.’” When constitutional rights from the people, especially if quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s lead by kneeling reading the Flag Code, the presence of the word your intent is a peaceful protest. during the national anthem. Some owners locked “should” is quite obvious. arms with players.” People should try to understand both points of It was brave of these players and team owners to view when it comes to the national anthem and show their solidarity with Kaepernick’s protest – the flag. Kaepernick refused to stand during the B2 THE SCOUT September 29, 2017

Bodak Yellow is berserk, bonkers, blasphemy

BY LISA STEMMONS superior artists such as Missy Elliot or In other words, she may be Voice Editor Nicki Minaj didn’t beat her to the feat, illiterate, but we’re the real fools Nothing encapsulates the decline of the and even more so that she removed Taylor for allowing this to happen. American culture more than Cardi B Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” She’s self-made, and it’s all becoming the first solo female rap artist from the spot. However, I still have because of the support from to reach number one on Billboard Hot trouble giving her props. some of the worst facets of the 100 since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That media: reality TV-watchers Thing),” back in 1998. There have been other rap artists who and social media gurus. Now, have topped charts with assistance from young females brag about With her first chart entry, Cardi B others, but considering she riffed off knowing every word and went from being an exotic dancer, ’s “No Flockin’,” that’s refer to this as their Instagram-famous, reality TV-star to a essentially like having a feature. People anthem. well-respected rap artist in a manner of inevitably stumbled upon the song while two years. And cheers to her success in listening to Kodak, and the name of the I used to get down to Lil’ Wayne a male-dominated industry, but to what track itself is all kinds of offensive. When like it’s nobody’s business, but degree can you applaud her when she explaining the song title to MTV News, now I can’t help but find our incorporates such dismal lyrics? she said “I call it ‘’ because current state of (so-called) art Bodak, my name start with a ‘B’ and irksome. And while she may be It took 19 years to see another female in yellow because I’m a yellow b****.” problematic, I can’t even blame the number one spot and “Lil b*tch, you Cardi B because she’s just can’t f*ck with me if you wanted to, these Sure, the vulgarity and the improper giving the audience what they expensive, these is red bottoms, these is grammar bother me, but not as much as want. bloody shoes” is what the music universe the underlying message. When probed provides us with? Bodak Yellow is hardly on what her chart-topper is about, she And we need to stop permitting a positive message, and Cardi B is even says, “talking about money moves, and this noise to get playtime on the less of a person to idolize. Lauryn Hill ya know I’m always humble in my music, airwaves. Demand more from crooned about avoiding manipulation so I got a little cocky, like nah I’ve been musicians, because we are currently from potential lovers for “that thing,” real humble sometimes, so I gotta show allowing anyone with a pulse to while Cardi B raps “I might just feel on people right like I can really stunt on your have a musical career. I’m far too your babe, my p**** feel like a lake.” head if you push me there, ya know what young to be complaining about the I’m saying.” racket blaring from speakers, but it And it’s more than a little surprising that couldn’t get any more horrendous.

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Why I don’t keep up with the Kardashians

BY LARISSA MORELAND Off-staff Reporter Do you know what else has been going on this While Jenner’s 98.1 million followers on Instagram Britain has the Queen, the Vatican City has Pope week? Mexico was hit with a 7.1-magnitude may continue to track her latest baby drama, Francis and what does the United States have? The earthquake, trapping countless people under the rest of us must begin to prioritize issues and Kardashians. toppled buildings. Hurricane Maria ruthlessly demand the news to cover it. We need to stop tore through the country of Puerto Rico, leaving keeping up with the Kardashians and start caring This past week, the media absolutely imploded the entire country without power. And Hurricane about the world around us and the people in it. with news from the Kardashians. Harvey’s damage still resonates in the state of After sources confirmed Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy Texas, while Hurricane Irma recently swamped the on Friday afternoon, just a few days later Jenner’s Caribbean and the state of Florida. sister Khloe was reported to be expecting as well. It’s impossible to go onto a single social media Our nation is engrossed with the lives of the platform without seeing at least some sort of post Kardashian family and every move they make. regarding the latest Kardashian update. There is coverage on ultimately every aspect of their lives. And it’s not the Kardashian family It’s shocking that even after an entire decade of the themselves that I have a problem with, because reality show “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” props to them for profiting from their lifestyle. people still obsess over every detail of their lives. However, the fact that people have allowed the The Kardashians have become absolute master drama of this lone family to become a priority in manipulators of the media ¬¬– they know exactly their life is unacceptable. when to get headlines stirring and how to suck every ounce of attention to themselves. The media has taught us to glorify the lives of the ultra-wealthy and socially elite, causing us to While the Kardashian clan has yet to confirm or turn a blind eye to those who need our help the deny the news of Jenner’s pregnancy, millions of most. While news broke out that Kylie Jenner people were combing through her social media was pregnant, thousands of people were losing accounts, searching for clues, completely desperate their homes, their pets and even their loved ones to know, as if their lives depended on it. due to catastrophic disasters. September 29, 2017 THE SCOUT B5 DISTRACTIONS Crosswords Classifieds Classified ads can be submitted to the Scout Office in Sisson Hall 319 Across Down or by calling the Scout office at (309) 677-3067. Please submit classified ads by 5 p.m. Monday for inclusion in the Friday issue. Ideal Rentals Now Renting For 2018-2019 Year. 637-5515 or [email protected]

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BY HANNAH SNIDMAN “I really enjoy talking about findings. News Reporter things that I’m passionate about,” said “I plan to write a paper from Cecelia Lentz, a senior psychology this research [so] that I can submit The Liberal Arts and Sciences major and presenter. “Talking to for publication in a sociology (LAS) Summer Undergraduate others who can get passionate about or women’s and gender studies Research and Artistry Colloquium the same thing or ask questions about journal,” said Annie Schuver, a senior was held Tuesday in the Westlake it just brings me so much joy and organizational communications Hall Atrium. happiness to do this, so I look forward major. “I am also planning to present The event began with poster to it every time I get to present.” my research at a conference. I want to presentations by students in biology, Project topics greatly varied, pursue my doctorate in sociology and chemistry and biochemistry, ranging from intramolecular continue researching sexual violence psychology, and world languages and interactions to narcissist relationships in addition to other topics.” cultures departments. Then, three to refugee crises. Attendees could Younger students attending the summer fellows gave PowerPoint explore and learn about both familiar colloquium were exposed to the presentations on their work. and unfamiliar subjects. experiences and discoveries made “Research produces so many “[The colloquium is] a great possible by summer research. unique learning opportunities that chance for departments to kind of “The LAS Fellowship Program just aren’t available in the classroom,” get together and see what we’re all was an amazing opportunity, and I Matthew Folkenroth, a senior up to, since we’re all under the liberal encourage every LAS student who chemistry major and presenter, said. arts and sciences college,” Elizabeth is interested in research to apply,” “Over this summer, I was able to Wright, a junior biochemistry and Nicole Pearl, a senior psychology learn much more about the research psychology double major, said. major, said. “It’s not always common process and how to deal with “All the departments can kind of to be presented with the opportunity roadblocks as they arise.” come together and celebrate to conduct a study of your own as In addition to conducting research, all their students who have been an undergrad student, and doing so the colloquium allowed students to accomplishing great research will strongly benefit anyone in their practice their presentation skills. projects.” future endeavors.” Peers and faculty members listened After extensive summer research, photo by Hannah Snidman and asked many questions to many of the participants said they Junior psychology and criminology double major Sydney Ruggles presents her presenters of 13 posters. want to continue pursuing their LAS Colloquium project to English professor Robert Prescott.

Husband and wife partner up for poetry

BY KAYLEE CECHINI University. Off-staff Reporter Her poems display themes of what Atkinson described as “eco- To mark the beginning of the poetry.” She described the aftermath 34th season of the Visiting Writers various natural disasters through her Series, poets Eric Pankey and Jennifer descriptive writing. Atkinson were asked to read excerpts Pankey followed his wife’s from their personal repertoire performance with his own collection of poetry Wednesday night. Lee of poetry. Pankey is the winner Newton, English department chair of the Walt Whitman Award and and associate professor, said the two his poetry has been published in poets were brought in to demonstrate journals, amongst others, like the a variety of writing styles. Harvard Review, The New Yorker and “Their artistic modes and The Yale Review. philosophies differ from each other, “[His poems] tell you about the so it is good for students to see quality and breadth of his work ... his and hear these different modes,” is a work of literary genius,” Newton Newton said. “And, because they are said. a husband and wife team, we get the According to Newton, Pankey is a luxury of having two writers in the poet and a visual artist. same evening.” “His paintings, drawings, collages, In order to perform poetry at and photographs have appeared Bradley, authors must be willing in juried group shows around the to give time to assist and educate country and in many literary and students during their classes, along cultural journals online and in print,” with being able to read and perform Newton said. their poetry to said students. Students who attended the event photo by Cenn Hall The first performance of the night said they were able to take away a Poet Jennifer Atkinson gives a reading of her “eco-poetry” Wednesday night in the Cullom-Davis Library. was given by Atkinson, a winner of fresh perspective on poetry from the the Pushcart Prize and the University night. interesting to hear the experience of Megan Landre, a freshmen creative away an appreciation for writing and of Alabama Poetry Prize. She has “I thought it was really nice to established creative writers. writing major. the arts in general, but they will taught creative writing and poetry hear a poet read their own work “It was so cool to have people According to Newton, the event also learn that their own experiences​ in places such as Nepal, Japan, the so you can get a new experience of that excel and know so much and are was about more than just appreciating transcend their lives and can make an University of Iowa, Washington poetry,” said Becca Meier, a junior celebrated poets come out and talk to creative writing. impact on others,” Newton said. University and is currently a part creative writing major. us and share their work with us,” said “The students will not only take of the faculty at George Mason Others in attendance said it was

ar from you! o he t t an w Submit your letters to the editor by 5:00 pm on Tuesday. e Email us at [email protected] or visit us at bradleyscout.com W September 29, 2017 A9 SPORTS THE SCOUT Brue leads Braves BY KEVIN LINDGREN Off-staff Reporter Three weeks removed from their last tournament, the men’s golf team resumed action this weekend at the Derek Dolenc Invitational in Madison, Illinois For the second straight event, Senior Ethan Brue captured the top spot, leading the Braves to a third place finish. The win gave Brue sole owner- ship of the golf team’s record for most career victories. In his two seasons on the Hilltop, Brue has claimed individual medalist hon- ors a Bradley-best five times. The record-holder, Lyle Burns, won four medals for the Braves from 2014 to 2016. The senior won the invitational with an overall score of 205, edg- ing out the second place finisher by two shots. According to head coach Jeff Roche, Brue’s strong play can be attributed to his consistency. “He just played very steady,” Roche said, “He didn’t put him- self into bad positions ... He only had one bad hole. Otherwise, he was solid all week.” In addition to capturing his fifth title, Brue set another Bradley record as the first player in program history to score each round in the 60s, by carding a 67, 69 and 69 in his three rounds of Senior Ethan Brue claimed medalist honors at the Derec Dolnec Sept. 26 with a three round score of 205. photo via Bradleybraves.com play, respectively. Sophomore Charles Jahn Tuesday’s final round of play in invitational. in Akron, Ohio, for the Firestone team to improve across the board. enjoyed a career day as well, second place, however, the team’s “We didn’t have the same Invitational on Monday and “We’ll see how we respond,” finishing at four over par for the performance slipped a bit, and the energy we had on the first day,” Tuesday before heading to the Bill Roche said. “Playing two weeks tournament, good enough for Braves settled with a third place Roche said. “Playing in 95-degree Ross Intercollegiate the following in a row will put us in better 16th. His three-round score of finish in the 17-team field. heat we were out on the course week. shape. It will help us make sure 217 was his best career mark as a Roche said the elements fac- for 11 hours the first day.” Roche said he views the tour- that we’re improving.” Brave. tored into the outcome of the The Braves will tee it up next naments as an opportunity for his Bradley headed into the Cross country prepares for invitational

BY COLE BREDAHL Sophomore Kirstin Oakley Assistant Sports Editor will make her season debut for the Braves, and senior Hannah The Bradley cross country Witczak continues to improve teams will race in the Sam Bell from the injury she suffered this Invitational in Bloomington, summer, according to Gauson. Indiana, tomorrow. The race will The six kilometer race of the feature nationally-ranked teams Sam Bell Invite is a step up from from across the country as the the three-mile race of the Bradley men will Intercollegiate. run eight kilometers and the “It will be interesting to see women will run six kilometers. how we fare over a little bit lon- The Braves last competed in ger of a distance,” Gauson said. the Bradley Intercollegiate on The Sam Bell Invitational Sept. 15 and swept the titles, but marks the first meet for the they will face tougher competi- Braves this season where they are tion Saturday. Many teams on facing both the men’s and women’s nationally-ranked teams. Gauson sides are ranked among the top- said he believes the meet will tell 25 teams in the country. photo via Bradleybraves.com him a lot about his team for the Despite the stiff competition, Sophomore Kirstin Oakley will make her season debut at the Sam Bell Invitational Sept. 30. rest of the season. head coach Darren Gauson said “It is a really good gauge of he expects the men’s team to do The men will not have the said. “We just have a few little On the women’s side, Gauson where we are with overall fit- well. ness,” Gauson said. “Everyone “I would expect us to finish full squad Saturday as various injuries and niggles.” said he is excited for the team to injuries plague multiple runners, Injuries also resulted in keep building off their win at the should be fresh and compete third in the meet,” Gauson said. hard Saturday.” “If we do better, that’s awesome, including all-American senior Gauson pulling freshman Alec Bradley Intercollegiate. and Dan Gagne. Danner’s redshirt for this season. “Our women are healthy and if we are a little off, I would be “Dan Gagne has an injury Danner will make his colle- running well,” Gauson said. “We disappointed.” with his foot, and Luke Hoffert is giate debut in a Bradley uniform just have to keep our momentum just not quite back yet,” Gauson this weekend. going from the Intercollegiate.” September 29, 2017 A10 THE SCOUT SPORTS One-on-one Who will claim the second NL wild card? Colorado Rockies Milwaukee Brewers AFC East Winner: The Milwaukee Brewers will make TheNew Colorado England Rockies Patriots will reach the NL Wild Card game this year their first postseason appearance thanks to their core of seasoned veter- since 2011 thanks to their solid offense ans.The Players reigning like Nolan ArenadoSuper andBowl championsled by former are MVP one Ryan of Braun the andmost Carlostalented Gonzalez teams will in continuethe NFL. their With Tomfirst Bradybaseman and Eric Bill Thames, Belichick who athad the helm,strong playthe andPatriots earn theirare theteam team a trip to beat,a breakout not only season. in the The East, Brewers but willin the entireto the postseason. AFC. surpass the Colorado Rockies and make their way into the NL Wild Card WhileThe Pats this seasonmay hasface seen some a huge early struggles with Brady’s favorite game. target,increase inJulian the amount Edelman, of home-runs, going down for the entire season with a come October, pitching is what teams Early in the season, the Brewers aretorn going ACL. to beHowever, depending the on. offseason The acquisitionswere series contenders of Brandin to capture Cooks the Rockiesand Rex have Burkhead already donewill ahelp mag -to fill Edelman’sNL Central role.title, however,On the theother Chicago side nificentof the ball,job overcoming New England’s the struggles defense provedCubs veteran to be experiencejust as strong proved as tothey be ledposed the by leagueplaying atlast Coors year Field, in fewesttheir pointsthe difference allowed. maker in the division home ballpark. Those struggles are race. The Brew Crew have a serious shot at picking up the last wild card dueAFC to the West stadium’s Winner: altitude, which spot though, and if their offense can makeOakland baseballs Raiders fly further on average than any other ballpark. find their groove, they should be able Although the team’s ERA currently to make a run at it. sits Whenat 4.52, thethe starters Oakland have turned Raiders announced Ronan will they try would and sell be you relocating on into qualityLas Vegas outings in when the needed near most.future, MarshawnColorado’s two-gameLynch decided lead this to late come outThis season,of retirement the Rockies and carry sign a .636 with thein theteam. season, Lynch’s but if there’s decision anyone was basedwinning on percentage a single in one-rungoal: bringing games. thethat Lombardi can overcome Trophy the odds, back it’s to his the Milwaukee Brewers. While the hometownTherefore, if theof Oakland.team can get Along the ball with Lynch in the backfield, quarterback to their bullpen, especially closer Greg Brewers lack experience and have Derek Carr has one of the best wide receiver tandems in Amari Cooper Holland, they will be the team cel- several younger players, their youth ebratingand Michael on the Crabtreefield following to throw the last the ballmakes to. them more fresh and ready to out Withof the season.Khalil Mack leading the defense,handle late-season this Raiders action. team This willteam be exciting The Rockies to watch are balanced no matter offen who- is onhas the been field. improving Even Oakland’s down the stretch,special photo via bradleybraves.com teamsively unitwith sevenkeeps players viewers in theircaptivated withwith youngfan-favorite guys like Marquette Keon Broxton King bootingstarting line-up, punts. possessing a batting stepping up and playing a major role average above the .255 2017 MLB in this comeback. average. The Rockies also have a great The Brewers’ rivalry with the St. AFC North Winner: lineup, stacked with on-base connois- Louis will provide more motivation Pittsburgh Steelers photo via Scout Archives seurs and home-run bashers, not to for the Brewers to complete a series mention their exemplary defense all sweep this weekend. The Brewers the Theway aroundSteelers, the led diamond. by their high-poweredslipped in Augustoffense, and willSeptember, capture photo via Scout Archives the While AFC Beau North will tellfor you the that secondthe St. consecutivewhich dropped year. them Pittsburgh out of the divi was- ableLouis toCardinals finish arewith the realan impressivedeal, their 11-5sion race,record but thelast Brew season, Crew remaindespite a huge factor in the wild card. The missingcurrent roster some lacks of experience. their top The talent. Star running back Le’Veon Bell was Cardinals are rebuilding in the middle Brewers will complete the comeback sidelined for the first three games, and Martavis Bryant missed the of a postseason race and are not pre- and advance to the NL Wild Card paredentire for season the toll as an the extended pair dealt season with suspensiongame against issues. the Diamondbacks. The Bradley volleyball team is 7-10 overall and 0-3 in conference. photo by Patricia Diaz Velazquez takesThe on Steelers the body. are Not reloaded, to mention, having the all theirMeanwhile, playmakers Colorado back will beto left join anguy offenseis a Cardinal that fan. torched opposing defenseswondering last how season, they let thanks the pesky to the league’s This weekend, top wide the receiver Rockies willAntonio Brown.Brew Crew Pittsburgh’s come from outdefense of nowhere was to pass them up. The Brewers will not exposedbeat the scuffling by the LosPatriots Angeles in the AFC championship game last season, only advance to the wild card game, whichDodgers cost to secure them a a date trip with to the the Super Bowl. While slightly improved, the Arizona Diamondbacks in the but do some real damage in the post- Steelers defense is still lacking, but their offense is dominant to the Volleyball winless in postseason. It’s time to let the well- season when they get there. travelledpoint it maymen innot Colorado matter. rock this postseason; they have waited long conference enough.AFC South Winner: Tennessee - Ronan Khalsa - Beau Woodcock Titans BY NICK KONOW Sports Editor es and has paced the Braves so With plenty of volleyball The Bradley volleyball far throughout their conference left to play, Price-Torok said the team opened Missouri Valley play. team’s focal point remains on Conference play this past week- Price-Torok said she is excit- execution. end. While the Braves previ- ed with how Graf has produced “We’re focusing on capital- ously looked to be hitting their for the team thus far. izing on opportunities and play- stride, the team took a misstep, “Kat has always been some- ing clean, aggressive volleyball,” and dropping three straight one that, even last year, has Price-Torok said. “We’re just tak- matches. The Braves wrapped worked really hard and wants to ing things day by day and need up their 10-match home stand be very good,” Price-Torok said. to focus on being the aggressors with losses to Southern Illinois “She studies and prepares her- during matches.” and Missouri State, before kick- self really well. It’s fun to kind The Braves face off against ing off a three-match road swing of see her come into her own Drake University tonight at 7 with a loss to Indiana State. right now and [produce] for us p.m. in Des Moines, Iowa, before Head coach Carol Price-Torok and playing really hard. She’ll taking on 22 UNI at 12 p.m. said she is not worried about continue to play a big role for us Sunday in Cedar Falls, Iowa. the team’s recent slide; instead, as we move through the season.” the team is focusing on simply After playing at Renaissance improving. Coliseum for 10 straight games, “I think we’re still doing the Braves are now on a three- some really good stuff just like match road swing, which in the preseason,” Price-Torok includes facing off against said. “We’re just continuing to nationally ranked #22 University Nick Konow is a junior sports work on our consistency and of Northern Iowa. communication major from Chicago, our competitive edge as we take According to Price-Torok Illinois. He is The Scout’s Sports on some tough MVC teams each road swings can actually help a Editor. and every weekend.” team regain its focus. Questions or comments can be The Braves have fallen in “I think in a way being on directed at [email protected]. four sets in each of their three the road is a benefit. You have a edupho conference matches. Despite lot more time to think about vol- the losses, the Braves have been leyball and put into your prepa- the beneficiaries of sophomore ration and we’re going to try Kathryn Graf. Graf posted a and use that to our advantage,” career-best 16 kills in two match- Price-Torok said. September 29, 2017 A11 SPORTS THE SCOUT Soccer draws against Aces

BY JUSTIN LIMOGES Sports Reporter The Bradley soccer team was able to come out with a 2-2 draw in their second Missouri Valley Conference match on the road against Evansville last Wednesday. Bradley was the first to score as senior defender Clark Emerson converted in the 14th minute after dribbling through two Evansville defenders. He finished with a difficult shot onto the right post, claiming his first goal of the 2017 season. The Braves would hold the lead for the remainder of the first half, but the Purple Aces were able to draw even thanks to a controver- sial 61st minute equalizer. Evansville was able to lob a ball over Bradley’s defense near the 18-yard line. Emerson, being the last defender, shielded the ball for goalkeeper Brandon Barnes to collect. Evansville senior mid- fielder Ian McGrath was then able to draw a foul, as he ran into Emerson’s back. As a result, McGrath calmly finished the pen- alty kick for Evansville, tying the game. Bradley head coach Jim DeRose said the penalty given to the Freshman mid fielder Younes Dayekh leads the Braves with four goals on the season. photo by Justin Limoges Purple Aces was definitely a pho- fourth goal of the season, he now to take advantage of it, and the night [against Evansville], game-changer. sits alongside teammate Roman game ended as a 2-2 draw. and he marshals in a good way in “It was a questionable penalty,” Justin Limoges is a sophomore Schindler for top goalscorer this Barnes notably won his second the back line. There’s a great confi- DeRose said. “Our goalkeeper sports communication major from season. straight MVC Defensive Player of dence level in front, knowing that had possession of the ball, and we Troy, Vermont. He is a sports reporter McGrath was able to equalize the Week award for last week’s he’s there to protect the net.” were up 1-0. When they equalized for The Scout. again for the Purple Aces in the career-best 11 saves in Bradley’s Bradley, who is now 1-0-1 in it, the penalty was a turning point Questions or comments can be 79th minute, forcing the 2-2 draw 1-0 victory against Depaul MVC league play, 6-3-1 overall, in the game.” directed at [email protected]. into extra time. University. He was also able to will be hosting Drake University Freshman midfielder Younes photo via Bra Evansville received a red card make 10 saves against the Purple at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. at edu Dayekh was able to help Bradley in the 99th minute when sopho- Aces, bringing his total to 48 saves Shea Stadium. The Braves will be regain the lead, capitalizing on a more midfielder Jesse Stafford- this season. celebrating their 30th anniversary poor attempt from an Evansville Lacey hit Dayekh in his stomach “Barnes’ performance was noth- season as an NCAA Division I pro- defender to clear the ball in the with an elbow. Regardless of being ing short of spectacular,” DeRose gram during the match. 70th minute. a man down, Bradley was unable said. “He was very good again last With this being Dayekh’s Softball starts spring season preparation

BY COLE BREDAHL Assistant Sports Editor also changed since last season with “I think this team has realized The Bradley softball team is volunteer assistant coach Rachel that and has come back with a using the fall season to make sig- Huggins being promoted to a full- little bit of a vengeance and a chip nificant improvements by the time time assistant coach. on their shoulder,” Hayes said. February rolls around. The Braves Additionally, Jackie Bishop The Braves will play two exhi- have gone about their fall season joined the coaching staff as an bition games Saturday against by making changes to the roster assistant coach. Bishop comes to Heartland Community College and to the coaching staff. Bradley from the back-to-back and the University of Illinois The Braves will look to national championships Oklahoma Champaign. Finally, the Braves improve on their disappointing Sooners softball program where will play their Alumni Game season last spring. Their record she served as a graduate assistant. Sunday to finish their fall season. was 21-32 with a 7-19 record in Bishop will work with Bradley’s Missouri Valley Conference play. pitchers. The team’s 7-19 conference record Hayes said she will delegate Cole Bredahl is a junior sports was not good enough to qualify the duties of working with the communication major from for the conference tournament. pitching staff exclusively to Bishop Maplewood, Minnesota. He is The “We had a really talented team “I have stepped out of the bull- Scout’s Assistant Sports Editor. last year,” head coach Amy Hayes pen and let [Bishop] do that job,” Questions or comments can be said. “We certainly fell very Hayes said. “I think she is going to directed at [email protected]. short of what we should have.” have a huge impact on our pitch- eduphoto via Bradleybraves.com This year, the Braves have photo via Scout Archives ers in the circle. I think it was time added four incoming freshmen to Junior Julie Kestas finished last season with a 7-10 record and 4.06 ERA. for a fresh look.” help the team improve from last Overall, Hayes said she year. Hayes said every freshman made the biggest impression on “She has done a really good job believes her team is poised to put can make a big impact in their Hayes. adjusting to some of the things we together a stronger springtime sea- first season, but Stacia Seeton has “She can pretty much play any- do offensively.” son than last year. where in the infield,” Hayes said. The Braves coaching staff has A12 THE SCOUT September 29, 2017

INSIDE: Barnes solid in goal Golakeeper Brandon Barnes Cross country A9 made 10 saves against Evansville, Volleyball A10 giving him 48 on the year. @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS www.bradleyscout.com Brandon Barnes Tennis claims two titles

BY NICK KONOW Sports Editor The tennis team competed in the Bradley Invitational this past weekend, which serves as the Braves final match before the Missouri Valley Conference Individual Championships, set to begin Oct. 6. If the outcomes of this weekend’s matches are any indication of how the team will perform at the champion- ship, then the Braves should have a strong showing against their MVC rivals. In her first home event, fresh- man Sandra Maletin won the Singles Flight A championship while the veteran duo of senior Alexa Brandt and sophomore Malini Wijesinghe claimed the Doubles Flight B crown. The winning performances highlight- ed a weekend head coach Matt Tyler said he was pleased with. “I thought it was a really good weekend for us,” Tyler said. “We had some really great photo by Julie Lucia performances from Sandra Malini Wijesinghe (left) and Alexa Brandt (right) claimed the Doubles Flight B crown at the Bradley Invitational Sept. 24. Maletin, Malini Wijesinghe and Alexa Brandt who all took home out with an injury, is another Brandt and Wijesinghe obviously really happy and Women’s Tennis Individual titles. Overall, the team played person who plays in a top spot,” picked up two more wins en proud to be recognized with the Championships Oct. 6 through 8 very well.” Tyler said. route to capturing the title. award, but I couldn’t have done at Illinois State’s Gregory Street While Maletin’s opponent The Braves dominated the The victories placed the duo in it without my teammates and Tennis Courts in Bloomington, forfeited the championship first day of play, finishing with Bradley’s all-time top 10, their coaches. I think this is just the Illinois. match due to injury, Tyler said a 6-2 record. Maletin, along 24 career wins as a doubles team beginning to a great year.” he was happy with the way the with fellow freshman Victoria slot the pair as eighth overall. The Braves will return freshman kept her composure Gonzalez both delivered three- According to Brandt, the pair to action at the 2017 MVC throughout the invitational. set victories in their singles tries to enjoy every match they “It was disappointing for matches. While Brandt and play together. sure that Sandra’s opponent Wijesinghe chipped in with a 6-1 “The experience of playing was injured,” Tyler said. “I was victory in their opening-round with Malini definitely helps,” happy with the way she played match. Brandt said. “We’ve learned to though, and she should continue Tyler said he attributes communicate well, but we also to produce throughout the sea- Wijesinghe and Brandt’s success just go out there and try to have son.” to their on-court relationship. some fun.” Although Maletin has made “I think it helps them for sure Brandt was also named the two strong showings in her that they’ve played together for Bradley scholar-athlete of the young career, Tyler said the so long. Malini and Alexa have week for her 5-1 record. The team’s order is still not deter- been doubles partners for three senior said she’s proud of the mined. years now, and I think they’ve early accomplishment and “Our lineup isn’t set yet, and learned to mesh well with each expects this to be a successful a lot of things remain to be seen. other, and learned the instincts season, not only for herself, but Sandra has played well but we that you need to have in order to as a team. also have a lot of other really be a successful doubles pairing,” “I felt really good about my great players on our team and Tyler said. overall performance this past Alejandra de Lasa, who’s still weekend,” Brandt said. “I’m “Not 2 get all political but I love NFL football” -@PFTCommenter- Barstool Sports ScoutSportsDesk personality PFTCommenter during an NFL Sunday that was filled with political and activist demonstrations.