Bradley Alumna Rebrands Peoria Griege Galvanizes

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Griege galvanizes campus Bradley alumna rebrands Peoria community Tamms brings hand-crafted lettering art to city BY HAYLEY JOHNSON Off-staff Reporter BY KYLEE HIGGINS while I learned News Editor the Adobe H-O-P-E, an acronym for How Creative Suite Ordinary People Endure, was the Tucked away in the Warehouse programs. Once inspirational message speaker District of Peoria is Lettering I learned them, Teri Griege brought to Bradley on Works, a custom lettering and my high school Thursday night. Students and faculty design company. The business art teacher still members gathered in Neumiller Hall offers its clients a chance to encouraged at 7 p.m. to hear the story of how have personalized hand-lettered me to use my she completed the Ironman World artwork crafted for whatever lettering in my Championship while battling a six needs they may have. work,” Tamms percent chance to live. Owner Chelsie Tamms, who said. Caleb Weisman, a junior graduated from Bradley in 2016 Tamms said sports communication major, was with a Bachelor of Arts in graphic she started responsible for bringing the speaker design and a minor in marketing, learning about to campus, who has also appeared said she did plan on staying in the entrepreneurship on The Today Show, NBC and ESPN. area after graduation. But when and participated “Teri is a long-time close family Tamms started Lettering Works in several friend. I reached out to her last year, last year, she realized she had an competitions to and [I] was so excited she was willing important reason to stay. sell her product to come to Bradley and share this “As a student, I never imagined much later in amazing story,” Weisman said. I would live and work in Peoria life. Tamms The Ironman World after college,” Tamms said. “I participated Championship is the ultimate long- became involved with both in the New distance triathlon; it consists of a the art and entrepreneurship Venture Poster 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride communities in the City of Peoria Competition, and a marathon run with no breaks. my senior year. The connections for which she This was the competition 48-year-old that I made throughout that time earned third Griege was training for when she photo via Letting Works Instagram discovered she had Stage 4 Colon ultimately led to me staying and place, Brave Chelsie Tamms started her business, Lettering Works, while she was still a student at Bradley. starting my own business here.“ Pitch and Project Cancer. According to Tamms, she was Springboard, “My first thought when I got always passionate about the art of for which she and spreading positivity,” Tamms 820 SW Adams St. To look at home was to get on the internet and hand-lettering, but had to practice earned first place for both, and said. Tamms’ previous works and see Google, and the number I found was to gain the skills she has today. was given the Presidential Award Some of the clients she does what the business offers, visit six percent,” Griege said. “[Doctors] “In high school, I created hand- at the Student Scholarship Expo. work for include the City of www.letteringworks.com. Tamms gave me a six percent chance to lettered designs for my art classes In addition to the responsibility Peoria, the Peoria Riverfront and her work can also be followed live, but when I saw that number, I of running the business and Museum and Jenna Scifres on Instagram @letteringworks. remember thinking ‘that’s not me.’” creating art for the clients, Tamms Handmade Jewelry. Tamms has Griege said she was determined also offers workshops to help also created several Snapchat to fight cancer and be around for her others learn how to create their filters. husband and two kids, and set out own hand-lettered art. Tamms Though Tamms said Lettering Kylee Higgins is a senior to defy that number as well as fulfill said the workshops fall into Works is firmly placed in Peoria, journalism major from Bristol, her life-long goal of completing the her overall vision for Lettering there is potential of growth Wisconsin. She is The Scout’s News Ironman. Works. elsewhere. Editor. “At that time, I knew I had three “My goals for Lettering Works “I would love to expand All questions can be directed to things on my bucket list. First: to include creating meaningful and Lettering Works to other cities [email protected]. celebrate 25 years of marriage. engaging designs to help amplify and be able to help build city and Second: to see my children married. my clients’ and projects’ causes, community pride in other places,” [Third:] to complete the 2011 Ironman educating the community through Tamms said. Competition,” Griege said. lettering and branding workshops Lettering Works is located on see GRIEGE Page A5 A2 THE SCOUT October 13, 2017 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS 5k to kick out cancer • Two female students reported a burglary at their house at midnight Oct. 9 on the 1200 block of N. Maplewood Avenue. The students arrived home when they saw the front door Bradley CureSearch will be sponsoring a 5k tomorrow at Markin Family was unlocked and open, so they made a report to the Bradley Recreation Center in effort to raise money for childhood cancer research. University Police Department. Police arrived at the scene and discovered there was no forced entry. The students said they kept a house key hidden under a While registration for the event begins at 8:15 a.m., the race officially kicks mat on the front porch of the house, and it was missing when off at 9 a.m. with a sign-up fee of $10. Registration includes a complimentary the burglary occurred. The students reported a watch and car bandana. keys missing. There are no suspects.

Participants may either walk or run the 5k and are encouraged to dress in their • A male student fell through an unstable floor grate at favorite superhero costume. Winners of both the race and costume contest will 10:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Michel Student Center. receive gift card prizes. The male stepped on the grate and was scraped by the fall. The student was offered medical treatment but refused. An order was placed to fix the grate.

Fair hosted for undecided students • Police stopped a car for not having its headlights on at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the intersection of N University Street and For students who are still unsure about their major or need help choosing a W. Russell Street. minor, Bradley will host the Majors and Minors Fair where students are able to The police discovered the car’s license plates were expired, and the driver, a nonstudent, did not have insurance. The explore various academic curriculums. officer smelled the odor of cannabis from the car and asked the nonstudent if he could search the car. On Monday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. in Renaissance Coliseum, students will have The male agreed, and the officer found 2.14 grams opportunities to interact with representative faculty and upperclassmen in of cannabis and other drug paraphernalia in a backpack in the car. The officer confiscated the cannabis and the specific fields of academia. Students will also be able to receive feedback on paraphernalia. the department perspectives and career options each field of study brings to No charges were filed. the table. • BUPD received a report about a nonstudent male stealing a dollar from a donation box at 12:50 p.m. Oct. 5 at Feeling Groovy in Campustown. University hosts diversity in STEM symposium The owner reported to BUPD that the male came into the store, took a dollar from the donation box and left. “Road Less Traveled,” one of a five-part event series focusing on diversity in Two days later, the owner of the store saw the male leadership will be held Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. in the Garrett Center. The event is walking on the sidewalk outside of the store and confronted the man. The owner asked for the male’s name and took a meant to inspire development of leadership in careers for underrepresented picture of the male. The owner then reported the male to groups. BUPD and asked that he be banned from Campustown. The police were unable to locate the man. The event’s panel will consist of professionals of color in careers in STEM, fnancial management, marketing and law. Panelists will share knowledge of successful college resources, tips to becoming successful and inform students of leadership opportunities with diverse backgrounds. October 13, 2017 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS After over a decade, professor continues to impact

OF BY DAVID DEMEO the goals is the hard part.” more and put aside a little more cash THE Copy Editor By following his list of rules, toward a young family.” HUMANS HILLTOP Funkhouser said he was soon able Funkhouser’s second encounter “I’ve never applied for a job in my to become hired full-time after with teaching came in 2002 when he life,” William Funkhouser, a finance graduating from Millikin University. had lunch with Phil Horvath, who and quantitative methods executive It was because of these values he is currently a professor of finance in residence, said. received a full-time offer, according at Bradley and was at the time of These are strong words from to his boss at the time, Phil Weiss. meeting Funkhouser, the department someone who has held positions With strong appraisal of chair of finance and quantitative people wait a lifetime for: home Funkhouser’s work ethic, Weiss methods. equity manager, vice president senior said he knew Funkhouser would Horvath said Funkhouser having credit officer, president city executive accomplish many important goals in tremendous experience in the – the list continues. his lifetime from early on in his banking industry, previous teaching Like many of the accomplishments career. experience and a notoriety for in his life, Funkhouser’s career path “[I could tell] he had a strong exemplary character molded a was spontaneous. character and was a fearless guy,” strong desire for Funkhouser to be “I really didn’t plan out my Weiss said. “He was very committed on Bradley’s campus. He added that career. Sometimes I think it was all to what he was doing. He was goal- those traits remain apparent today. by accident,” Funkhouser said. “My oriented and tackled [every task] the “[Professor Funkhouser is] truly wife [Kathy] and I got married when same way. I know he started off a valuable asset to our students, the we were 20. I had just completed working part-time while he attended finance and quantitative methods my sophomore year at Millikin Millikin University doing collection department, the Foster College of University. Kathy got a full-time job work, which is usually a task for Business and the University [as a at a bank in Decatur, and shortly the beginners, but he worked with whole],” Horvath said. “His wealth thereafter, the bank offered me a enthusiasm. At the time I held of banking and financial knowledge part-time job in the consumer credit an executive position, and it was from practice and leadership at department.” noticeable that [Funkhouser] was the executive level enhance his Unbeknownst to Funkhouser, advancing quickly… I knew he would students’ and colleagues’ experience WILLIAM FUNKHOUSER this was an opportunity to turn the [eventually] have a top position, and understanding. [He] brings a photo via William Funkhouser part-time job into an ideal corporate and it was obvious he had what it great deal to the classroom and the William Funkhouser began teaching at Bradley in 2003. ascension that would eventually took to excel in nearly anything he department.” elevate him to executive positions he wanted. Now, it seems Bradley [is Funkhouser eventually became an Bradley,” Funkhouser said. “I spend attend social events, such as home- previously could not fathom. what motivates him].” official full-time faculty member as more time with students outside cooked dinners over the holidays. He credits both the help of his Funkhouser’s enthusiasm for an executive resident in 2005. of the classroom than inside. I’m “I formerly served as the wife and a few essential ideas to building strong relationships is “I had just left the banking always providing career guidance faculty advisor for FMA [Financial helping him accumulate success in evident to Weiss who said their work industry after 25 years. I wanted a new to students, prepping students for Management Association], and in his career in banking over the years. relationship has “transformed into a challenge,” Funkhouser said. “Having job interviews, answering questions that capacity, Kathy and I would host “I live by three rules in my life,” friendship over the years.” taught at a community college in about current events … I welcome students at our home every December Funkhouser said. “The first is to the past, real world experience in those opportunities. I have several for a holiday party and every May for always presume innocence. Make sure Similar to his roots in the banking banking and a CPA certification, the students that have graduated, [and] a cookout,” Funkhouser said. “You you know the facts, the circumstance industry, Funkhouser’s start at transition into full-time teaching at I maintain contact [with them]. I had have to remember that, in addition and the motivations before you make teaching occurred by mere chance, Bradley worked out well.” a lot of great mentors throughout my to being a faculty member, I’m also a judgement. The second is ethics which began during the kickoff of his Funkhouser said being a professor career. This is time to pay it forward.” a dad.” and integrity are important … The banking career. at Bradley has been a gratifying Funkhouser said he makes an third: Once you have an objective, “My first opportunity in teaching experience where he is able to give effort to maintain strong interaction everything else is just details. What was part-time at a community back to Peoria’s community. with his students, which is not only that means is there are lots of ways to college, teaching economics courses,” “Interaction with students is the shown through his mentoring but achieve your goals, [but] establishing Funkhouser said. “I wanted to do most rewarding part of teaching at also through inviting his students to Trash club keeps campus clean

BY KAYLEE CECHINI down the street and say, ‘Thank you According to Wijesinghe, the Off-staff Reporter for doing that.’” future goal of the club is to create Bradley students aren’t the a more efficient recycling program The BU Clean Up crew, also only ones invited to help better the for the university. Wijesinghe also referred to as the BU Trash Club, has environment. Peoria citizens often said she believes holding recycling been helping the community clean join the students to help reach their competitions between dorms could up it’s act since the beginning of the goal of making the city a cleaner be a smart way to aid in the recycling school year. place to live. One of the clean-up issue at Bradley. The organization was founded dates included the mayor of Peoria. Members of the BU Trash in hopes of creating a cleaner city Because of this, Wijesinghe Club said that giving back to the by senior Malini Wijesinghe. Club said cleaning up the city inspires a community is a valuable part of the members gather on Friday mornings greater sense of community between club’s membership. in different areas around campus and the citizens of Peoria by creating a “[My favorite part is] working the surrounding areas of Peoria to stronger relationship for the people in with the kids,” Michael Timm said. clean up litter. the city and the students at Bradley. “I’m from Peoria and it’s always “The goal was primarily to “I used to do this alone,” something I’ve taken for granted and help the community and the Wijesinghe said. “But now, I get to it’s what I owe to the place I call home.” environment … making the earth watch my friends and everyone else look clean,” Wijesinghe, a Spanish do [it]. I was able to help bring and biochemistry double major, said. everyone together and get to see photo via Malini Wijesinghe “[It] fosters a lot of positive feelings everyone be excited about what I’m Members of the BU Clean Up Crew work early hours on Fridays to pick up for the community. People will walk excited about.” trash on campus and the surrounding area. A4 THE SCOUT October 13, 2017 NEWS THE SCOUT

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Managing Editor: Sammantha Finding LGBT support on campus Dellaria [email protected] In 1994, October was designated the government would not accept Common Ground is the university’s they’re important in creating a “LGBT History Month,” and since transgender individuals into the queer-straight alliance, and the more inclusive campus – and News Editor: Kylee Higgins then, individuals across the country military. In June 2016, 49 people were organization provides a place for a more understanding world. [email protected] have celebrated the history and killed and 58 were injured when students to discuss the issues facing Nobody is expected to simply move identities of the queer community. a man opened fire at Pulse, a gay their lives. on from a traumatic or victimizing Copy Editor: AJ Lamb But lately it’s been hard to think nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On Oct. 11 – “National Coming Out event, and it’s so easy to feel lost [email protected] of the queer community without We never truly heal from violence Day” – members of Common Ground and discouraged with all that’s David DeMeo unfortunate – and sometimes like this, and it’s appalling to see such adorned the statue of university going on in the world. Take a step Copy Editor: painful – situations coming to mind. a blatant disregard from our nation’s founder Lydia Moss Bradley with a back if needed and utilize Bradley’s [email protected] Though there has been a stronger leader for so many American citizens. rainbow ribbon, urging students to resources – Common Ground, the Hannah Snidman push towards equality for the queer Where are we supposed to look for take selfies with it and share their counseling center at Health Services News Reporter: community recently, there have also guidance, if not our elected officials? coming out stories. Gender-neutral and many more. Everyone deserves [email protected] been instances that have set back When it feels like there’s no hope housing is also in the works for that. Nick Konow these efforts. in this world, it’s important to keep in Williams Hall – and it could possibly Sports Editor: In July, President Donald mind the active and supportive queer be unveiled in the next year. [email protected] Trump announced via Twitter that community on Bradley’s campus. These steps are small, but Assistant Sports Editor: Cole Bredahl [email protected]

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Sports Photo Editor: Justin Limoges My first and last dance with Petty [email protected] rain showers, which rolled on the pungent smell of weed filled the and record-breaking violence, it’s Design Editor: Amy Trompeter Chicago skyline, stopping and stadium’s air during “Mary Jane’s easy to take for granted someone [email protected] starting like Morse code. Last Dance.” I was truly living in a like Petty. While I am not claiming While the weather remained moment of pure happiness. Wrigley that Petty took any stand in Graphics Editor: Tony Xu miserable through most of the night, Field became a cocoon, shielding me these matters, it is evident that [email protected] I was in awe of how every audience from the disturbances of daily life there are some parts of life that member endured jovially. The near- just outside the stadium. connect us as human beings despite Online Editor: Dan Anderson constant rain didn’t bother even the There’s something ethereal about political preferences or differing [email protected] people sitting on the field without listening to Petty’s music. Perhaps, backgrounds. any shelter from the roof. They just it’s that his music has withstood For me, Petty is not only an Social Media Intern: Nicole Castillo pulled on the over-priced ponchos the turn of the century and has American rock icon: he is a binding [email protected] purchased from vendors outside been ingrained across multiple force in cultural history. It is so the stadium and continued to enjoy generations. rare to find people who can bring Advertising Co-Manager: Savannah themselves. The audience was just The audience of Petty’s Wrigley individuals together in a similar Riese that excited to see Petty. show had no specific demographic. magnitude as Petty. [email protected] Unbeknownst to us concert- There were people like me, who I’ll never forget the memories goers, this would be one of Petty’s were seeing Petty live for the first of my childhood, riding in the car Advertising Co-Manager: Hannah SAMMANTHA last performances as his passing time, and there were people like my with my dad as he blasted Petty Yglesias DELLARIA came three months later on Oct. father, who celebrated his fifth time on the radio; he always tried his [email protected] [email protected] 2. Yet, on that night, his vivacious witnessing Petty in concert. There best to match Petty’s tone. Those Chris Kaergard Managing Editor performance filled the sold-out were young people, old people, memories always bring me back to Advisor: Wrigley crowd with a contagious people from different parts of the happy times. [email protected] Over the summer, my dad appreciation for life. Midwest and people of different Whatever represents harmony _ _ _ took me to see Tom Petty perform Being at the concert was a racial backgrounds. Petty had the to you in the way Petty does to live at Wrigley Field, one of the peaceful, nearly euphoric experience. ability through his music to bring me, cherish it and understand its All letters to the editor must be many stops Tom Petty and the I couldn’t help but smile as Petty people together. importance, especially during a time received by 5 p.m. Tuesday in Sisson Heartbreakers made on the group’s crooned the well-known verses In a country so strongly divided of such divide. Hall 319 or emailed to 40th anniversary tour. The weather of “Free Fallin’” or even when the by political opinions, racial tensions bradleyscout@ that day consisted of sprinkled gmail.com for inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters longer than 500 words will not be accepted. The Scout reserves the right to edit letters for inappropri- ate content. All letters must include the writer’s name, contact information and relationship to Bradley. Responses to published letters will be eligible for print only the week following their appearance in the Scout. Any e-mails directed to members of the Scout staff may be published as letters. The Scout is published by members of the undergraduate student body of Bradley University. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the uni- versity. October 13, 2017 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS ‘Fight the Blight’ one lot at a time

BY AJ LAMB Lydia shows her pride Copy Editor

Bradley students are teaming up with the City of Peoria to rebuild and repurpose a vacant lot on the southside of Peoria in the upcoming weeks. Alongside Moja Southern Kitchen & Creamery (located adjacent to the lot) and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, Bradley public relations students are hosting the “Fight the Blight” project to find new uses for the many vacant lots in Peoria’s First District. “We’re thrilled to be able to do something to bridge the gap between Bradley and the neighborhoods around us,” Jenna Niedzwiedz, a senior public relations major, said. “It’s important for us to participate in this community and raise awareness of the issue of vacant spaces. This particular lot gets a lot of foot traffic, and could really use some photo via Jenna Niedzwiedz beautifying.” Bradley students will team up with the City of Peoria to make use of a vacant From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, lot on North MacArthur Highway this Sunday. Oct. 15, Peorians and Bradley students are invited to come to the more Bradley students get out of the since mindfulness is huge right now, ground-breaking event of the vacant campus “bubble” and engage with but we want feedback [from other lot at 301 N. MacArthur Highway to other parts of the community. people as well] on Sunday.” participate in this hands-on project. The public relations group said The day’s events will include “We are looking forward to it has many ideas of their own, but family-friendly games, face-painting working with the students of Bradley believes by incorporating the people and the opportunity to participate in University on a project that can be who will actually be utilizing the a new community art project. “Fight photo by Maddie Gehling a benefit to the entire community,” space, they will be able to create the Blight” is free and open to the Members of Common Ground, Bradley’s queer-straight alliance, Stacy Peterson, communications something worthwhile for the public. wrapped a rainbow Pride ribbon around the Lydia statue for “National specialist for the city of Peoria, said. neighborhood. For any questions or concerns, Coming Out Day” on Oct. 11. According to Niedzwiedz, the “Intially, we wanted to create a please contact Niedzwiedz at event is aimed not only to be fun for sort of pocket park, but then realized [email protected]. the community, but also to serve as we wanted to do something more a public forum to field community unique,” Sarah Brashear, a senior thoughts and ideas for the vacant public relations major, said. “Now, lots. She also said she wants to see we’re thinking about a zen garden,

GRIEGE but I endure. That’s how I came up “My dream is for all of you to with H-O-P-E.” feel that sense of accomplishment continued from page A1 Mikki Tran, a junior health some day,” Griege said. “You should science major, said she was moved all have a big goal to work towards, Despite enduring rounds of by Griege’s dedication and pure whether it’s swimming across an extensive chemotherapy, Griege said persistence. ocean or painting a masterpiece.” she never stopped pushing herself to “I was inspired by the enthusiasm As she closed, Griege left the train. and just the passion she had for audience with three final pieces of “I would ride my bike into accomplishing her goal,” Tran said. advice to carry with them. chemotherapy every day,” Griege This passion turned into success “One: you’re never too old or too said. “My nurse once looked at me when Griege overcame all odds, young, two: you’re never alone, and and said ‘You’re extraordinary.’ It’s crossing the tape of the National three: never, ever let anything allow funny – that word is just ‘ordinary’ Ironman Competition cancer-free you to give up your dream,” Griege with an ‘extra’ in front. I’m ordinary with her family waiting to celebrate. said.

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Nick Jonas: The Transformation BY LISA STEMMONS Jonas Brother. He was the cutest, had the best vo- why God sent him down for us to listen to him at Voice Editor cals and is proficient in several instruments. It was Bradley University,” Andrew Helm said. “Very tal- Upon hearing the first chords of “Levels,” my heart clear that his brothers were just along for the ride. ented. Bradley University got to witness an angel, fluttered with a kind of happiness I can only imag- Nick held all the talent, as evident by the atrocity and it was amazing.” ine is similar to how a parent feels when they see known as “Cake By The Ocean” and the E! reality their child accomplish something great. Nick Jonas show snore-fest known as “Married to Jonas,” some Fellow peers can pretend to be huge fans of may have ditched his purity ring long ago, but he of the endeavors pursued by his older brothers. *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys, but in reality, that was still managed to become a fine (emphasis on the ahead of our time. Conversely, One Direction came fine) young gentleman. His growth is remarkable, And now, it has all paid off, as Nick has made about after our prime boy band days, so the Jonas and it only registered for the first time when I saw a successful solo career for himself not only in Brothers was truly all we had, and for that, I am him doing his thing at the RenCo. music, but film, television, theater and modeling as grateful. well. In fact, if you were to look up the definition From dance jams like “Jealous,” “Chains” and of “glo’ing up,” it would say the evolution of Nick “Close” to more emotional songs like “Numb” and Jonas. “Remember I Told You,” there was something for everyone. Even the day-one fans were appeased I believe the outcry from the male population was with acoustical renditions of “Love Bug” (which he simply because they had a pre-conceived notion of admitted to writing at the age of 14 in a bathroom) who Nick Jonas was, and that’s a damn shame. Per- and “Burnin’ Up.” haps they still even had some pent-up resentment from when they found out their first crush only The man I witnessed hardly resembled the Disney- had eyes for one guy, and it was Nicky J. whipped, little boy from “Camp Rock.” He was fashionable, confident, clearly felt comfortable However, those who did attend the concert seemed riffing with the audience (claiming he saw a group to recognize the transformation and appreciate the of guys at a house party earlier) and genuinely performance. seemed to be enjoying Bradley. “Nick Jonas was awesome, it was a great time, he Needless to say, this was not the same guy I clipped played some great songs.” Nick McMurray, junior pictures of from J-14 magazines. His stage presence finance major, said. “I’m glad I went, and that’s 100 and performance completely erased the awkward, percent sincere.” pre-pubescent image of Nick Jonas I so voraciously admired in middle school. But there was still plenty His friend from another school echoed this senti- to idolize about his former self. ment and was a clear fan of Jonas.

Early on, it was obvious that he was the superior “Nick Jonas has the voice of an angel. I don’t know Media mogul goes to rehab

BY LARISSA MORELAND Hollywood industry. In fact, according to the Off-staff Reporter New Yorker, 16 current and former executives This pressure on victims and those aware of his Last Thursday, The New York Times released an admitted to knowing about Weinstein’s behavior actions to stay quiet not only came from Weinstein article uncovering three decades worth of civil toward women, saying that practically everyone in himself, but from everyone in his company as suits brought against one of Hollywood’s most Hollywood knew about it. well. According to Michael Hirschorn, who was powerful and successful men, Harvey Weinstein. then an editor at New York magazine, Weinstein’s We’ve seen this scenario happen all too often authority at his company influenced his top The number of allegations of sexual harassment throughout history. Men in powerful positions get lawyers and agents to bombard anyone who dared and assault has rapidly increased over the past away with countless heinous acts due to their high to write a word on the topic of his crimes with few days to at least 27 accusers, with actresses positions in various industries that could ruin the ruthless threats and, at times, even personal calls such as Angelie Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow also lives of anyone who dared to speak against them. from Weinstein himself. stepping forward with stories of their own. The hidden settlements themselves were no longer a Weinstein possessed complete power and control After the report from The New York Times was topic of discussion, because now that his behavior over not only the actors and actresses, but also released, rather than accepting responsibility, has been publicized, victims were willing to break the majority of mass media as well. For more than Weinstein attempted to deviate allegations by the silence on their own traumatic incidents with three decades, he had the power to launch careers, blaming the Times for wrongful reporting and Weinstein. to create Hollywood stardom and to endorse immediately threatening lawsuits against them. others to the “latest and greatest” positions in However, the true horror in all of this is not just the Hollywood industry. However, with as much Though the Weinstein case was long overdue, the what he did, but rather what the media failed to control as he had to help their careers, he was also magnitude of this story is bringing a much-needed do. Weinstein got away with sexual assault for able to destroy them just as easily. discussion to the industry. Hopefully it’s finally years, not because his actions were unknown, but clear that no spotlight is so bright that it can because his actions were blatantly ignored. As a reporter from HuffPost said, “[Weinstein] overpower basic human morals and justice. bought journalists, threatened journalists ... they Weinstein’s behavior was no secret to the do whatever they have to do.” October 13, 2017 THE SCOUT B2

The Rick and Loss of a Morty epidemic ‘Wildflower’

BY BROOKE PISCIOTTO “meaning” that fans praise the show for: Rick Tom Petty, 1950-2017 Assistant Voice Editor is actually depressed and empty, despite hav- Since its premiere in December 2013, popular- ing every possible material “thing” that could BY KELLY ANN CHRISTENSEN Off-staff reporter ity of the animated series “Rick and Morty” make him happy. has grown exponentially. I was pretty late It is with a heavy heart this article is being written to mourn to the party when I was first introduced to So, on Oct. 7, McDonald’s decided to bring the passing of an American legend. The end of an era is upon the show this past summer, but now I’m OK back Szechaun sauce in limited quantities us, and it is catalyzed by the death of rock musician Thomas with being fashionably late. At the risk of at participating locations. Fans of “Rick and Earl Petty. At 8:43 p.m. on Oct. 2 in Santa Monica, California, sounding like a hater, I can say after watch- Morty” lined up for hours at various McDon- Petty was pronounced dead following a cardiac arrest, leaving ing several episodes of repetitive belching and ald’s stores only to find out that most loca- spirits crushed and hearts shattered around the nation. drunk jokes that it isn’t my cup of tea. And tions had hardly any of the sauce at all. the fanbase for the show is beginning to get a Petty’s musical career began at the age of 10 after he had an pretty terrible rap, as well. Quite a few fans were upset about this; some encounter with his idol, Elvis Presley, and decided to chase carried signs demanding Szechuan sauce and his dreams of becoming a rock star. Starstruck and eager, he The humor within the show is absolutely chanted, “We want sauce!” at McDonald’s learned from the best, including lead guitarist of the Eagles, absurd. It follows Rick, a sociopathic scientist, workers. In fact, if you Google “Rick and Don Felder. and his grandson, Morty, who go on adven- Morty Szechuan sauce angry fan,” you’re tures via Rick’s scientific inventions created likely to find a video showing probably the His career skyrocketed when he became lead singer of Tom in his daughter Beth’s garage. The point of most cringe-worthy behavior of any person Petty and the Heartbreakers, going on to the Traveling Wil- the show seems to be rooted in the belief ever. burys and finally taking off into a solo career. The late rocker that life is meaningless and irrational, but the also dabbled in the art of acting as well, appearing in films result is episodes too scatter-brained and so In the video, a young man freaks out on a like “The Postman” in 1997 and making cameos in TV series over-the-top in attempts at getting a laugh cashier at the fast food establishment, literally such as “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill.” that it becomes boring. jumping up and down on the counter while yelling and demanding the sauce. He then For 40 years, Petty flooded the ears and souls of many with Since the third season began this past April, I proceeds to get into the fetal position on the his rock and roll music, writing hits such as “Wildflower,” noticed references to Rick and Morty fre- floor, making verbal references to the show. “Free Fallin’” and “American Girl.” Petty’s music impacted the quently on my social media feeds. As Rick lives of millions and planted seeds in the homes of over 80 and Morty’s fame increased, more negative This, obviously, gave people even more reason million people. His success landed him the honor of being in- reactions to the show’s fanbase started pop- to loathe the show’s fanbase. Not only are ducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after being labeled ping up. some of them just too uncomfortably die- as one of the best-selling artists of all time in 2002. hard, but others consider themselves smart The overarching critique of the show’s fans simply for watching the show. Not only will his mark forever be printed in the Hall of Fame, is their tendency to be a bit nerdy. This but he will also be remembered for his impact on the MTV- wouldn’t appear to be a bad thing, that is un- My favorite tweet in response to this kind of era. When music videos were first introduced to the world, til they start becoming condescending. “Rick attitude comes from Twitter user @mineifi- Petty’s well-established, rugged Americana brand, made and Morty” fans are notorious for their “you wildout: “how do rick n morty fans even have a name for rock and roll in the music video industry. By just don’t get it” attitude, proclaiming that the time to watch the show between discovering introducing the art of storytelling in music videos, he broke TV show is far more complex than its catch- scientific breakthroughs n performing open ground for musicians. phrases “Wubba lubba dub dub” and “PICKLE heart surgeries.” RIIIICK.” Being one of the most well known rock and roll artists of his If you’re a fan of the show and don’t act era, Petty performed for over four decades. He completed his An incident almost as strange as the show like any of the aforementioned fans, then go 40th Anniversary tour on Sept. 25, but no one imagined it happened about two weeks ago when Mc- ahead and keep doing you. I’m not going to would be his last. Donald’s and “Rick and Morty” united. Szech- hate on people just for watching a show I uan sauce was referenced in the first episode don’t enjoy. But fans that believe watching “When I first found out about his death, I found out twice, of season three when Rick was fighting Ricks “Rick and Morty” makes them a genius, just and it was an emotional roller coaster,” junior creative writing from other dimensions just so he could get stop. Don’t let “Rick and Morty” become the major Tessa Rasmussen said. “I was really upset. I cried and more Szechuan sauce from McDonald’s. next “Big Bang Theory” (if it hasn’t already). felt a lot of regret because I was supposed to see him at Sum- This episode represents the type of nuanced merfest and missed my opportunity.

Although many fans feel that Tom Petty was taken from the world too soon, he surely has left us with a lot to remember him by, from his impact on the music industry, to his cameos on TV and his unforgettable voice in general.

“He was an artist that had such a huge impact on so many people, and now I won’t have the chance to see him,” Rasmus- sen said. “It broke my heart. It’s upsetting that someone who still had so much time was taken so soon.”

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“I attended a close friend’s wedding in St. Louis … As the groom was Chinese, the “I got home Friday night and had reception was Asian themed which included dinner with the family … But I got a custom called the ‘tea ceremony’ where the sick for the rest of the break.” couple served tea to their respective families and the families in return showered them with - Jonathon Roth gifts.” Freshman | Accounting Major

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“For most of the break, I just hung out a “Honestly, the first couple of lot with my high school friends and went days, I just stayed in bed cause shopping. One of my friends also gifted me I was really stressed out about with a scrapbook, which consisted of all school, and I felt like I needed a our pictures, which made me really happy.” break.” - Meghan Galvin - Paige Holland Freshman | Biochemistry Major Freshman | Biomedical Sciences Major

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er Cory Turn October 16, 2017 Thinking about changing or adding your major or minor? RENAISSANCE A CADEMIC COLISEUM MAJORS AND MINORS FAIR 3:00-5:00 pm ptions about your o from faculty a pus Learn nd students from across cam October 13, 2017 A10 THE SCOUT SPORTS One-on-one Cross Country runs in World Series matchup prediction. Bradley Invite Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros BY COLE BREDAHL Assistant Sports Editor TheAFC Chicago East Winner: Cubs will represent The Houston Astros will face off the NewNational England League Patriots in the World against the New York Yankees in the The Bradley men’s and Series for the second year in a row, and American League Championship series women’s cross country teams as aThe die-hard reigning Cub fan I’mSuper sure of it.Bowl championstonight. While are the oneYankees of boastthe bothmost After captivating fans last season, a deep bullpen and elite sluggers like competed in the Bradley talented teams in the NFL. With Tom Brady and Bill Belichick at the Invitational at Donovan Park last by making it to their first World Series Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Todd sincehelm, 1945 the and Patriots coming are back the from team a 3-1 to beat,Frazier, not the only Astros in the will East, clean but up thein the Friday. The Invitational featured deficitentire againstAFC. the Cleveland Indians Yankees rather handily. Carl Sandburg College, Southern to captureThe Pats their mayfirst worldface titlesome in 108early struggles The Astros with have Brady’s a powerful favorite rota- Illinois Edwardsville and Lincoln years,target, the CubsJulian will Edelman,prove it was nogoing downtion featuring for the A.L.entire Cy youngseason winners, with a College. Both Bradley teams had fluketorn byACL. returning However, to the Fallthe Classicoffseason acquisitionsJustin Verlander of and Brandin Dallas Keuchel. Cooks for the second straight season. The ‘Stros also feature the young but several top-10 finishers. and Rex Burkhead will help to fill Edelman’s role. On the other side The Cubs struggled during the talented hurler, Lance McCullers Jr., as With weaker competition than firstof the half ball, of the New year England’sand limped defenseinto provedtheir third to bestarting just pitcher.as strong as they typical meets Bradley competes theled All-Starthe league break withlast ayear 43-45 in record. fewest points While allowed. Houston’s strong pitching in, head coach Darren Gauson The team shook off their World Series can shut high-powered offenses down, hangover, though and put together the Astros will primarily hurt the said he was able to give his AFC West Winner: a greatOakland second Raidershalf to win the N.L. Yankees with their offense. Headlined top runners a weekend off from Central and to give themselves a first- by superstars Jose Altuve, Carlos racing. round match-up with the Washington Correa and George Springer, the Astros When the Oakland Raiders announced they would be relocating “We rested our top-10 on the Nationals. three-headed monster has shredded to Las Vegas in the near future, Marshawn Lynch decided to come men’s side,” Gauson said. “It Chicago’s lineup is stacked from pitchers all season. topout toof bottom. retirement They’re andled by sign reigning with the Theteam. 5’6” AltuveLynch’s led decisionthe A.L. in batwas- was another chance for some of MVPbased Kris on Bryant a single as well goal: as Anthony bringing theting Lombardi average and Trophy finished backthird withto his our redshirted and non-varsity Rizzo,hometown Kyle Schwarber of Oakland. and Alongplenty ofwith Lynch32 stolen in thebases. backfield, Simply put, quarterback Altuve is athletes to prove themselves.” otherDerek solid Carr bats. has Defensively, one of the they’rebest wide receiveran absolute tandems menace in at Amarithe plate Cooper and The men’s team was led by strong with Addison Russell and Javy on the base paths. While Carlos Correa Baezand atMichael shortstop Crabtree and second to throwbase. the ballmissed to. significant time on the disabled senior Mike Bianchina as he NotWith to mention Khalil perennial Mack goldleading glover the defense,list, Springer, this BregmanRaiders andteam Gonzalez will be crossed the finish line of the Jasonexciting Heyward to watch in right no field.matter The who is onhave the picked field. upEven the Oakland’sslack. special photo via bradleybraves.com eight-kilometer race in 26:29. Cubsteam alsounit have keeps a great viewers starting captivated pitch- with As fan-favorite a lead-off hitter, Marquette Springer King Bianchina finished as the first ingbooting staff, headlinedpunts. by Jon Lester and popped 34 bombs and drove in 85 RBI photo via Bradleybraves.com Jake Arrieta. while also locking down center field. eligible collegiate athlete behind The men’s cross country team had 3 top-10 finishes at the Bradley Chicago’s one question mark, Bregman drove in 71 runs, including two unattached runners from though,AFC is North their bullpen. Winner: In Game Two a huge game-tying home run in the Invite Oct. 6. photo via Scout Archives Bradley. Gauson said he was able of thePittsburgh Nationals Steelersseries Kyle Edwards 8th inning against the Red Sox in their Jr. left a curveball hanging in the 5-4 series-clinching win. Gonzalez has to run his redshirted runners as Lain and sophomore Emma suffered a foot injury which will eighthThe inning Steelers, and Bryceled byHarper their made high- poweredembraced hisoffense, super-utility will role capture by turn- unattached, where they do not Makowski. keep himphoto out via for Scout the rest Archives of the himthe pay,AFC crushing North a game-tyingfor the homesecond consecutiveing in his best year. offensive Pittsburgh season with was 23 count towards the team’s score. The Braves take the course cross country season. run.able Theto Cubsfinish would with go an on toimpressive lose that 11-5home record runs and last 90 RBI.season, despite game, but were able to pull off a series While Nick will tell you the Cubs Bradley also had top-10 today at Newman Golf Course “[Gagne’s injury] is a big loss missing some of their top talent. Star running back Le’Veon Bell was victory. postseason experience from last year finishes from redshirt freshman for the Bradley Classic. The first when you lose an all-American,” sidelined That being for said, the thefirst Cubs three will games, andwill carryMartavis them toBryant another missed title in 2017, the Jon May and sophomore David race of the Classic begins at 1 Gauson said. “Our goal is just to notentire be ableseason to make as the those pair mistakes dealt with suspensionthe Cubs bullpen issues. is where the team Rodriguez. p.m. The Bradley varsity teams have him back for the indoor and if they’reThe Steelers going to are take reloaded, down the having allfalls their flat. Howplaymakers can Chicago back be expectedto join On the women’s side, senior will compete in the red races at outdoor track season.” Dodgers,an offense and thatJoe Maddon torched will opposing need to defensesto contain last Houston’s season, dynamic thanks offense to the do a better job managing his pen. without Aroldis Chapman and a strug- Nicole Alfano led the Braves 3:15 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively. The Bradley Classic will league’s top wide receiver Antonio Brown. Pittsburgh’s defense was This team has experienced plenty of gling Carl Edwards Jr.? with a time of 19:43 in the five- exposed by the Patriots in the AFC championship game last season, “The goal for both the men’s feature a lot of competitive ups and downs throughout the season, The Astros have too much firepow- kilometer race. Alfano finished and women’s teams is to win teams and will shed light on the butwhich they’re cost peaking them aat trip the rightto the time. Super Bowl.er for Whileany other slightly team left improved, in the play the- in fifth place overall. the meet, especially to be ahead Braves’ development, according TheSteelers Cubs defenseare more istalented still lacking, than any but theiroffs. Theiroffense explosive is dominant offense coupled to the otherpoint team, it may and not they matter. know what it with strong pitching performances will The women continued to have of the teams in our conference,” to Gauson. takes to win it all. carry them to their second pennant a tight pack of runners in the Gauson said. “This is a big race for us. We ChicagoAFC South should Winner: be able to get by and first World Series championship. Invitational claiming the next The men will have a greater will know a lot more about how the TennesseeDodgers, and Titans when they do, they four spots behind Alfano. The challenge in accomplishing this ready we are for our more will also be able to knock off Kevin’s Braves following Alfano were as they took a huge loss a couple important races this season,” pick, the inexperienced Astros, in the WorldThe Series. Tennessee Titans are poised to win their division after just senior Jennifer Luskan, freshman weeks ago. One of Bradley’s Gauson said. missing out on the playoffs last year. The Titans posted a 9-7 record Arsinoe Del Real, junior Morgan top runners, senior Dan Gagne, last season and - Nick Konow seemed to - Kevin Lindgren Volleyball picks up first MVC win

BY RONAN KHALSA Off-Staff Reporter tive. Sophomore setter Hannah have created,” Angeli said. “We The Bradley volleyball team Angeli said she believes a break- support one another. The MVC is in the thick of their Missouri through is near. Angeli notched is a very competitive conference Valley Conference schedule, as her team best 15th double-double with many high-level teams. I they have taken on five confer- at Evansville. believe that every aspect of my ence opponents in the past two “We’ve had some awesome game has improved rapidly and weeks. The Braves faced their wins against great opponents, will continue to progress.” biggest test of the season when so we know that we have the Head coach Carol Price-Torok they travelled to play the previ- talent,” Angeli said. “The key views Angeli as a valuable mem- ously nationally ranked No. 22 concepts our coaches have been ber of the team. University of Northern Iowa. stressing are consistency and “Hannah is a strong person The team was unable to take focus. If we can maintain our who wants to be good and see a set from UNI, Drake or MVC focus as individuals, as well as her teammates succeed,” Torok newcomer Valparaiso; the Braves energy and intensity as a team, said. “She will do anything we were swept in three sets each we will be able to play to our ask of her, and she continues to photo via Bradleybraves.com match. However, in come-from- highest potential and the wins find ways to get better and put Sophomore setter Hannah Angeli leads the Braves in assists with 843. behind fashion, on Oct. 7, the will follow.” her hitters in good positions.” Braves picked up their first Valley Angeli credits fellow team- Coach Price-Torok knows her We are trying to set the culture as Torok said. win against Loyola Chicago. mate Kathryn Graf with con- team will continue to work hard we move the program forward to The team will be in Normal, The volleyball women finished tributing the slogan “be a frog, and communicate well with each be a contender in the MVC. Our Illinois, taking on rival Illinois their busy stretch taking a loss at jump forward.” By using the silly other in order to improve. motto is Brave New Era. As the State tonight at 7 p.m. seeking Evansville on Monday. slogan, the team fosters an ever- “We will keep pushing to team grows as a unit consistency their second MVC victory. Throughout this rough patch, improving mindset. build on what we are doing well is very important. When we are the team has tried to stay posi- “I absolutely love the girls on and talk about what we need to this team and the dynamic we improve on to see more results. consistent, we look really good,” October 13, 2017 A11 SPORTS THE SCOUT Re-Specht-able showing for men’s golf

BY NICK KONOW Sports Editor The Bradley men’s golf team continued its solid start to the sea- son, shooting a team score of 889 and placing fifth overall at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate in Overland Park, Kansas. The finish gave the Braves their third top-five finish this season. Bradley was paced by senior Matthew Specht who fired a three- round score of 220, good enough to earn him a tie for eighth. “I set a game plan and was able to execute it,” Specht said. “It was a new course, at least in my four years, we haven’t played it. I was able to hit some good shots and make some putts.” The team has been fortu- nate, as they have experienced nice weather so far this season. However,conditions at the par-72 Milburn Golf & Country Club were less than ideal. Specht said he was able to lean on experience to shoot a final round 75 to earn his sixth career top-10 finish. photo via Bradleybraves.com “Monday it was really nice. Senior Matthew Specht finished with a three-round score of 220, earning him a tie for eighth at the Bill Ross Intercollegiate Oct. 10. There was hardly any wind and it was pretty typical for a nice Fall whole career here,” Roche said. keep trying to get the ball in the Roche said he was happy with but mentally, I thought we were Day,” Specht said. “Tuesday “Aside from his play his attitude hole,” Specht said. “I told my the way his team focused, but very strong.” though, there was 15 to 20 mile- is also very beneficial for the team. teammates to just go out there, need to improve in other areas of Bradley will close out its 2017 per-hour winds, and it was the He’s kind of our light hearted guy and have some fun.” its game. Fall schedule Oct. 23 & 24 as they coldest we played in all year.” and keeps us all in a positive atti- Along with Specht, fellow “I think we could’ve done a tee it up for the final time at the According to head coach Jeff tude,” Roche said. senior Zach Jewell and junior little more, but all in all I think we Little Rock Invitational in Little Roche, Specht tries to keep the The personality that his coach Branden Mounce both tied for 24th handled things pretty well,” Rock, Arkansas. team morale high with his positive describes helped the senior suc- overall at 225 to help lead the Roche said. “We still have some attitude. ceed in the adverse weather, Braves. Ethan Brue finished one things to work on from a physical “Matt has played well not according to Specht. shot back of Jewell and Mounce standpoint and just actually only this week but throughout his “I tried to just embrace it and in a tie for 35th overall. scoring better than what we have, Tennis competes in MVC championships

BY COLE BREDAHL Drake’s pairing to set up a third- Assistant Sports Editor place match with Stony Brook. The Bradley tennis team The Bradley duo could not mus- competed in the Missouri ter a comeback win in the third- Valley Conference Individual place match to Stony Brook 8-4. Championships last weekend in The Braves have just one Normal, Illinois. The Braves left tournament left in their fall Normal without any titles but season before their break from still had some strong showings. competing until their competition Bradley received a second- resumes in January. The Braves place finish from the duo of lost many players from last sea- sophomore Natalia Barbery and son and have used the spring freshman Sandra Maletin in season to grow both as a team Flight 1 Doubles. and as individuals. The pairing outlasted Stony “It is always a tough adjust- Brook University’s top doubles ment in the fall season especially team in a tiebreaker set and won for our international players,” 8-7 on the first day of the tourna- Tyler said. “It is an exciting time ment. Barbery and Maletin then for our program and we will be beat the pair from Evansville, 8-5. photo via Bradleybraves.com ready come January. Finally, the duo fell to the tourna- Freshman Victoria Gonzalez took third in Flight 5 singles at the MVC championships Oct. 9. The Braves will close out their ment host Illinois State 8-5 in the fall season Oct. 19 to Oct. 22 in championship match. Lawrence, Kansas at the ITA Gonzalez started out the tour- accomplishment for her,” Tyler third in the MVC against such “Sandra and Natalia played Central Region Championships. nament with a three-set victory said. “I am really proud of what excellent competition is very [outstandingly],” head coach over Stony Brook’s Ana Carrion she was able to do.” motivating for me.” Matt Tyler said. “I think they cer- Cole Bredahl is a junior sports but then lost in straight sets Gonzalez, a native of Bolivia, The Braves duo of senior tainly had a chance to win that communication major from to Evansville’s Nicoli Pereira. stepped up to the challenge of Alexa Brandt and junior Malini match, but I got to give a lot of Maplewood, Minnesota. He is The Gonzalez was able to capture playing a more experienced Wijesinghe lost in the third place credit to ISU.” Scout’s Assistant Sports Editor. third place after her opponent player. match of Flight 2 Doubles. Additionally, freshman Questions or comments can be from Missouri State retired before “It was a bit daunting because The pairing kicked off the Victoria Gonzalez turned in a directed at [email protected] the match began due to injury. I am a freshman and she is the tournament with an 8-6 win over third-place finish in Flight 5 “Beating the athlete from team captain for Stony Brook,” Illinois State. In the semifinals, Singles. Stony Brook was definitely an Gonzalez said. “To have come in Brandt and Wijesinghe fell to A12 THE SCOUT October 13, 2017

INSIDE: Bianchia runs strong Senior Mike Bianchina paced the Cross country A10 Braves at the Bradley Invite with Men’s golf A11 a 26:29 finish in the 8k. @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS www.bradleyscout.com Mike Bianchina The man between the posts

Braves goalkeeper Brandon Barnes spent time at Seton Hall before coimg to the Hilltop. photos courtesy of Thomas Chen and Bobby Parker. Design by Nick Konow.

BY JUSTIN LIMOGES Sports Reporter replace last year’s keeper, Logan has a 0.73 goals against aver- I run back to the goal before the for the following two weeks on When a soccer fan thinks of a Ketterer, who is now playing age, 0.88 goals saved average, game starts, I have to touch the Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. He also won top-tier goalkeeper, giants like professionally in the MLS as a 71 total saves and has obtained right post, shuffle 5 times to the the online Twitter poll for the Manuel Neuer, Gianluigi Buffon backup goalie for the Columbus seven clean sheets, all within 13 left post, and touch it two times Bradley Athlete of the Month and David de Gea come to mind. Crew. games. before walking back to center.” award for September. At Bradley University, a gradu- At the start of the season, Barnes commented that his Barnes was selected as the ate transfer from Seton Hall head coach Jim DeRose said that unique play style, inspired by MVC Defensive Player of the University comes to mind. His he and his coaches were deter- Arsenal FC goalkeeper Petr Week on Sept. 19 and then again name is Brandon Barnes. mining who would get to start: Čech, has enabled him to pro- Being a graduate student- Barnes or redshirt-sophomore vide the seven shutouts and athlete, Barnes was given one Albert Reinwart. many saves he’s had so far this year of eligibility to play for the “Replacing Logan [Ketterer] season. Braves. While at Bradley, he’ll is different,” DeRose said. “The “Growing up, I idolized Petr be pursuing a master’s degree in graduate transfer [Brandon Čech and learned from watching mechanical engineering. Barnes] and Albert [Reinwart] him on how to be a shot stopper Barnes noted how fond he battled through preseason, and and a commanding presence in was of his time at Seton Hall both will be used this year. the box,” Barnes said. “I think and was excited to make the Brandon’s experience in the Big every goalkeeper has their own move to Peoria for both academ- East [Conference] and previous unique play style, but they pull ic and athletic reasons alike. four years got him the start.” aspects of professional goal- “My time at Seton Hall was Filling the shoes of Ketterer keepers’ game and make it their a great experience, because it wouldn’t be easy, but after own.” prepared me for the next step Barnes impressed during the When asked if he had any in my athletic career,” Barnes preseason, DeRose and his pre-game rituals, Barnes didn’t said. “Bradley University was coaching staff said they knew hesitate in sharing his personal my choice to pursue a master’s the goalkeeper’s skill would routine, which includes help degree, because, in combina- earn him the start for the Braves from freshman defender Jordan tion with being closer to home, in the season-opener against Walpole. I knew the reputation for both Gonzaga University. His contin- “My routine starts with athletic and academic success ued success has earned him the Jordan Walpole holding my that Bradley carried.” starting role for all of the Braves’ shin guards for me while I wrap Barnes, who joins the Hilltop matches. them,” Barnes said. “Next I put from a Big East Conference Now, more than half way my shoes on, but I wait till our school, brings a lot of experi- through the season, Barnes has pregame talk to tie them. It’s a ence to the team. Luckily, he been able to produce incred- way for me to ‘lock-in’ before ended up being a perfect fit to ible results for the Braves. He we step out onto the field. When