Rhythm Kitchen RIP Gene Senior leaders News A4 Voice B2 Sports A9 Vol. 121 | No. 1 2 September 2016 Freshman enrollment efforts pay off BY MADDIE GEHLING Not only that, but this year’s Managing Editor freshman class brings Bradley’s diversity rate up 6.3 percent, lend- After several years of weak ing to an overall rate of 26.8 per- enrollment, the Hilltop finally saw cent of students. a larger freshman class this fall. With the state of Illinois in a About 1,100 freshmen enrolled budget stalemate that has affected in the 2016-2017 academic year, a number of public and private an increase of nearly 200 students institutions, Ball said many univer- from last year’s 929 freshmen. The sities have had difficulties recruit- year before that, 948 freshmen ing freshmen in recent years. were enrolled at Bradley. “[These] budget issues have “We take an official census impacted public and private during the third week of the schools throughout the state, some semester,” Justin Ball, associate in an extremely negative way vice president for Enrollment and others in a different way,” he Management, said. “We are work- said. “With all of the uncertainty, ing far more strategically than we I believe that more students and ever have. We have strong com- their families took a closer look at munication plans that are utiliz- private colleges and out-of-state ing digital marketing and social institutions.” media to reach students and their However, Bradley has “risen to families.” the challenge” of recruiting new Some of the plans that were students, according to Ball. introduced within the last year In response to this new jump include a new website landing in enrollment, the Wyckoff dor- page and the InsideBradley app. mitory reopened this academic Ball said the university recently year. In Fall 2015, the residence increased their recruitment efforts hall was closed indefinitely due to across Illinois and throughout declining enrollment and energy photo by Duane Zehr Chicago. This year has seen a larg- conservation. Students involved in greek life help freshmen and their families move onto Bradley’s campus during er draw of out-of-state students, “A lot of credit goes to Welcome Week. as well. Enrollment Management on exe- “We are doing great work cuting a plan and seeing the results in Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, of a well-built strategy,” Nathan beginning.” and professors. That’s what makes and staff from the very beginning, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas and Thomas, vice president of Student According to Thomas, prospec- them decide to come to Bradley. and that carries on throughout the California,” Ball said. “We also Affairs, said. “[It’s] one that engag- tive students who visit campus “You can see on a visit day entire experience,” Thomas said. [host] visit days … to communi- es incoming students with Bradley have a well-rounded experience or as we talk about the universi- “The impact for the university is cate the Bradley brand.” students, faculty and staff from the when they tour and meet students ty – it involves students, faculty, significant, in a good way.” Engineering-business Convergence Lydia Moss Bradley Center plans move forward gets her own

BY KYLE STONE The building will cost $85 mil- worried about the displacement of Copy Editor lion, according to a Peoria Journal classes while the building is being birthday treat Star article. constructed. The days of Baker Hall appear Lex Akers, dean of the “With most of my classes being BY HANNAH SNIDMAN bicentennial birthday. to be numbered, as plans for the Caterpillar College of Engineering in Baker, I’m worried about where Off-staff Reporter The limited-time dessert, titled Convergence Center, a new engi- and Technology, said he is optimis- I’ll have to go instead for class,” “Mrs. Bradley’s Birthday Blend,” neering-business building, are tic about the status of the financ- sophomore accounting major Students and Peorians alike consists of vanilla ice cream with being finalized. ing. Ronnie Martinelli said. are now able to get their fill of red velvet cake batter. Bradley staff “We’ll be tearing down Baker “We’ve had tremendous prog- Akers explained that while some sweet history at a nearby worked alongside Spotted Cow Hall next summer, the summer of ress in raising the money needed business students will have to go restaurant and ice cream shop this owner Frank Abdnour in order 2017, and then constructing 80 to to hit our target,” Akers, who is in elsewhere to attend class, students semester. to make the flavor unique to the 85 percent of the new building over the midst of fundraising activities The Spotted Cow, located at the next two years,” University for the Center, said. “We are con- 718 W. Glen Ave., recently released President Gary Roberts said in a stantly on the run.” a special-edition ice cream flavor Peoria Public Radio article. Some students said they are see CENTER Page A7 to celebrate Lydia Moss Bradley’s see ICE CREAM Page A7 A2 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • A male student reported an unknown person was using a nude video of him as blackmail at 9:45 a.m. Aug. 21 in the 1800 block of Coffee with a Cop returns to the hilltop W. Bradley Avenue. The student said he had been having Skype sessions with the The Bradley University Police Department will host this semester’s first Coffee With a Cop of the suspect, and they were both nude during one of the talks. semester today at 11 a.m. in the Michel Student Center. Officers representing both the Peoria Police The suspect then told the student the video had been recorded Department and the BUPD will be in attendance. and the person had access to the student’s Facebook account. The suspect threatened to post the video unless the student sent him In addition to providing coffee, the BUPD will be serving hot chocolate and doughnuts. The event $150, which the student wired to an account. The suspect then allows students the opportunity to engage in an open dialogue with the BUPD. Students are encouraged required $1,000, so the student contacted the police. to express feedback or concerns regarding safety efforts the BUPD is making. The student deactivated his social media accounts.

The event is free to any Bradley students. • Officers received a report from a resident advisor concerned about a threatening comment written on a dorm door’s whiteboard at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Bradley ranks on 2017 Princeton Review The board reads, “If Harambe don’t trust you … I’m gonna shoot you.” The male student living in the room explained he originally The Princeton Review has again ranked Bradley University on their annual list of “The Best 381 wrote, “If young Metro don’t trust you … I’m gonna shoot you,” Colleges.” Being ranked on the list, which was released last week, signifies Bradley is among the top 15 which is a line from Kanye West’s song “Father Stretch My Hands percent of undergraduate colleges in the U.S. Pt. 1,” and another resident changed “young metro” to “Harambe.” The student said he did not feel threatened. To determine the list, a survey of 143 thousand students is collected. The survey takes certain aspects including size, selectivity and extracurricular opportunities into consideration. • A female student fell while rollerblading at 5:35 p.m. Aug. 24 on the 600 block of N. Tobias Lane. The student was rollerblading with her dog when the dog chased Dingledine concert to feature guest performances a squirrel, causing her to fall. The student refused medical treatment. A trombone and piano recital will be held at Dingledine Music Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. The recital will feature guest performances by Bradley assistant professor of music John Orfe, who will • Officers received a report of a male non-student punching and be playing piano, and Mark Babbitt, a professor of trombone at Illinois State University. kicking a car at 7:36 a.m. Aug. 24 on the 1200 block of W. Main Street. When an officer arrived at the scene, the male attempted to run The professors will perform pieces by German-American composer Paul Hindemith, Swiss composer away. The officer stopped the male. The male told the officer a green Frank Martin and Danish composer Van Holmboe. Admission is free and open to the public. vehicle was driving dangerously, so the male’s father yelled at the driver. The driver of the green vehicle exited his car and started punching and kicking the father’s car. The two parties got into an Fine Arts Fair seeks volunteers argument, and the male jumped on the green vehicle. No charges were filed, but an officer noticed a softball-sized dent The Peoria Art Guild and the Peoria Park District are looking for volunteers to help at the annual Fine on the side of the father’s car. Arts Fair. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 at the Riverfront Gateway Building and Festival Park. • A female student called officers to report a male asking for her number at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 29 on the 1100 block of W. Main Street. Volunteers are needed to help set up, register artists, preview party ambassadors and more. The female was in the lobby of her apartment building when she Additionally, volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and admission to the fair. said an unfamiliar male was in the elevator when he said he “had to get out [of the elevator] and ask” for her number. The female told To sign up to volunteer, visit the Peoria Park District Website at www.peoriaparks.org. him, “No,” and she said he left the lobby. The female told officers the male attempted no further contact with her. THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 A3 N Cullom-Davis Library Personnel changes in gets a modern makeover Student Affairs New Positions BY TORI MOSES the first floor computer lab was floor],” Galik said. “It took more Editor-in-Chief condensed and the technology time than we thought it would, it Many changes are in the works on the Hilltop for desk and reserve desk will now slowed us down, and some of the administrative positions. Here’s a look at those newly Students and staff found fresh share one area. furniture was backordered.” filled positions as well as those currently vacant within paint, new furniture and an unfin- “We really tried to make use of Galik said she does not expect the Division of Student Affairs. ished second floor when they the windows,” Galik said. “The a problem with seating or space walked into Cullom-Davis Library shelving [on the second floor] was with the second floor unfinished, • Tina Welsh = Administrative Assistant Vice President’s this fall. back all the way to the windows but there will be some noise in Office The library’s summer renova- … so we set up bistro tables so mid-September when furniture tions added several power outlets, the students can take advantage arrives. • Jon Neidy = Assistant Vice President for Student Af- nearly 60 power towers, more than of them.” “The only loading dock that we fairs and Executive Director of the Smith Career Center 100 writing surfaces (including Junior management and lead- have for [workers] to bring it in is dry-erase tables and walls) and ership major Dave Jensen said he in the back, unless they come in • Tom Coy = Interim Executive Director for Student movable furniture. likes the library’s new environ- the front doors, but then it’s still Involvement “It’s very different; it’s very ment. going to be interrupting students open,” Executive Director of the “I felt like I had plenty of trying to get in the building, so • Anne Hollis = Executive Director for Student Support library, Barbara Galik, said. “The space, it was a relaxing environ- there will be that kind of disrup- Services whole theme has been collabora- ment [and] it was nice because it’s tion then,” Galik said. • Gregory Haines = Director of the Academic tive, mobile, flexible.” just refreshing,” Jensen said. “It Some of the old furniture from Exploration Program The first floor and half of the doesn’t feel sad – not that it felt the first floor was moved to the second floor have been painted sad before – but it’s just nice to get lower level, which Galik said prob- and carpeted, and they include a new look.” ably won’t be renovated for a few Currently Vacant new chairs, stools, tables and The library also improved its years. couches, many of which students networking to run faster. Galik also said she expects • Assistant Director of Student Activities Fraternity and can easily move. “We went from 25 access points renovations to the library’s lower Sorority Life “You can move all the furni- in the building to 50, so there are and upper floors to be put on ture, you can move all the tables more wireless access points and hold while Bradley plans con- • Assistant Director Campus Recreation Program and chairs, and everything is writ- the speed is higher,” Galik said. struction on a new building, the able, and it just makes for a much “The network is going to rock.” Convergence Center. Set to replace • Coordinator of the Center for Learning and Access more welcoming environment for While the first floor and half Baker and Jobst halls, this will studying instead of you feeling of the second floor is complet- house the colleges of business and • Assistant Director of Orientation and Advisement like you’re dying in a very closed ed, the west side of the second engineering. off space,” freshman elementary floor, which includes the study “It’s been a real experience, and • Director of Residential Living and Student Conduct education major Shaina Pine said. rooms, will not been finished until it’s been a rough summer with To allow more space for this mid-September. everything being done, but I think furniture, the shelving on the first “We really pushed, but we it looks great,” Galik said. “It’s and second floors was reduced, ran into problems on [the second definitely been worth it for us.

Fraternity and Sorority Life seeks new director

BY TORI MOSES some changes or transitions when Editor-in-Chief a new person comes in,” Coy said. Former IFC Director of New Nancy Schwartz, former direc- Member Education Dan Larson tor of Fraternity and Sorority Life, said he worked closely with resigned in June and left the posi- Schwartz. tion vacant for the fall. “[Schwartz] did a lot of the Director of Student Activities work, but I felt like I didn’t have Tom Coy has taken on the posi- the freedom to make any of the tion’s responsibilities while the work my own,” Larson said. “She search for a new director contin- just told me what I had to do. She ues. didn’t even ask me about my opin- “We were aware that she was ions or what I thought was right.” job searching and looking for IFC President Charlie Cohen, another position,” Coy said. “She however, said he valued Schwartz’ was very transparent and left us in efforts. a good position to be able to hire “Nancy brought a lot of new someone as soon as possible.” ideas and energy to Bradley, and Bradley created a search com- we appreciate all of the work she mittee consisting of four university put towards making Bradley a bet- officials and one student represen- ter place,” Cohen said. tative that reviewed all the appli- Coy said major attributes the cations, held Skype meetings and search committee is looking for in a invited two candidates to campus new director include someone who for two full days of interviews. is able to relate to all three coun- “We need to be certain that we cils (PanHellenic, Interfraternity are hiring the right person for the Council and National PanHellenic position, so we invested a good Council) as well as someone who amount of time,” Coy said. is likeable, flexible and a voice for According to Coy, Schwartz students. focused on value-based leader- “This position represents 1,500 ship, which is a high priority of students, so it’s important that ar from you! fraternities and sororities when it they truly are advocating for this o he t t comes to living by their respective position and an ally to them versus an w Submit your letters to the editor by 5:00 pm on Tuesday. rituals. being seen as a disciplinarian,” e Email us at [email protected] or visit us at bradleyscout.com “Each person in that role gives Coy said. W it their own spin and takes in Coy said he hopes to fill the terms of what their priorities are position by Oct. 3. with it, so I expect we will see A4 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 NEWS Rhythm Kitchen serves up a homestyle experience

BY SAMMANTHA DELLARIA table. At the core, that is what News Editor the Rhythm Kitchen is and that is what we strive for.” Walking into the Rhythm The combination of the quality Kitchen Music Cafe is like step- of the food and the down-home ping on a plane and flying down feel keep regular customers walk- to New Orleans. ing through the door and new The brick walls are covered customers sitting down to give the with artwork, there is a lingering Rhythm Kitchen a try. aroma of freshly-made gumbo and “We have got regular custom- a quiet jazz plays in the back- ers who have been coming in since ground, all of which come together the doors opened,” Zeck said. “On to give the restaurant a relaxed top of that, there are always new spunk and charm. faces. We always encourage peo- Rhythm Kitchen, located at 305 ple if it is your first time here, let S.W. Water Street at the Riverfront, us know.” has been providing Peoria a taste According to Zeck, having of New Orleans for over 17 years. new customers become regulars is Working to make the authentic something that the staff at Rhythm dishes is head chef Jason Zeck, Kitchen truly values. who has been with Rhythm “With all the restaurants that Kitchen for more than five years. are open in Peoria from fast food Zeck said the theme for the to the chains to the independents restaurant was developed by the to just everything else in between, owner, Shelley Lenzini. to have members of the communi- “The owner, Shelley, was a ty suggest your place, that means huge admirer and fan, just a lover something,” Zeck said. “We have of all things New Orleans, and also a regular staff, we don’t have a she was a big fan of Jamaica,” Zeck huge amount of turnover. These said. “She had been to Jamaica are the people that our customers a few times ... and she goes to see on a regular basis... we build New Orleans once or twice a year. that rapport; we know a lot of the She brought a lot of that influ- regulars by name.” ence back. The influence is mainly For Zeck, forming a genuine southern ... but it is not just held to contact with customers is some- New Orleans.” thing that goes hand-in-hand with Cooking southern food was a the homestyle experience that novelty for Zeck when he began Rhythm Kitchen offers. his time at Rhythm Kitchen, so he “In the age of social media and photo by Sammantha Dellaria Located at 305 S.W. Water Street at the Riverfront, Rhythm Kitchen offers diners an out-of-the-ordinary at- took it upon himself to study the technology and disconnectivity, mosphere while serving up a blend of authentic New Orleans cuisine. culture of the food. we have our Facebook page and “I had never cooked southern our Google Business page, and [food] before I started working that is it,” Zeck said. “We would they just want to chit chat, and that However, items not specific to It is the genuinity of the dish- here. I was overtaken by it,” Zeck much rather shake your hand. We is infinitely more valuable to us New Orleans can also be found es that Zeck said he enjoys most said. “I got down to New Orleans, would much rather be able to put than what we can do on Twitter,” on the menu such as the salmon about his time at the Rhythm and I just wanted to get lost. So, I our hand on your shoulder while Zeck said. B.L.T. or the hot chicken tostada. Kitchen. started researching and studying.” you’re sitting down and ask you Rhythm Kitchen also hosts live According to Zeck, putting effort “I’ve been working in restau- However, providing authen- how the food is. I’ll come out of music on Friday and Saturday into learning the background of rants for 20 years; The five-plus tic food isn’t the only priority at the kitchen a lot and make my way nights from 8 to 11p.m., provid- every dish is what makes them that I have been working here Rhythm Kitchen. Owners and staff around [the restaurant].” ing authenticity to the restaurant’s work. have been the most enjoyable,” also try to dish out a homey expe- Having an open kitchen and jazzy name. A stage for performers “Every dish has a fascinating Zeck said. “The food has passion, rience. allowing customers to interact sits in one corner of the restaurant history,” Zeck said. “To me, if you it’s got a core, it’s got a spirit to it “The core of the Rhythm with the owners poses a critical while a piano with a sign that know that, you have a greater and it has got a history.” Kitchen is that we want people key in forming a relationship with invites diners to play it sits in the insight and respect for what you From the passionate food to to feel like they are coming home. the regular diners. other. are putting out ... it kind of goes the live music to the warm atmo- We do a lot of home-cooked meals, “Being an open kitchen, we The menu carries tradition- along with coming home and sphere, Rhythm Kitchen provides it’s traditional,” Zeck said. “It is have customers come up frequent- al New Orleans staples such as knowing you’re getting a good a taste of New Orleans and a coming to grandma’s house when ly to the counter and say, ‘Thanks,’ shrimp creole or gumbo ya-ya. meal.” homestyle experience. everyone is gathered around the or ‘The food was good tonight,’ or Research-focused students take part in new program

BY SAMMY DELLARIA Seniors Kaydra Bui, an inter- because they know that this stu- on the quality of the proposals, in summer research will have the News Editor disciplinary major, Emily Walsh, dent has really focused in depth.” the feasibility of completing the opportunity to share their findings a psychology major, and Andie The three students were projects over the summer, and the at the LAS Student Fellowship Over the summer, three Bradley Miller, an environmental science required to complete an applica- faculty or mentor support for the Colloquium at 6 p.m. on Oct. 6. University students participated in major, were able to design and tion asking them to describe their projects. With successful outcomes in the first Summer Undergraduate complete their own research proj- plans for their research topics and Bui, whose research focused on its first year, the research pro- Research and Artistry Fellowship ects through the program. to explain why that research is language and the use of hashtags, gram will be seeking applicants at Program through the College of By completing the fellowship important. said the experience provided her junior standing for next summer. Liberal Arts and Sciences. program over the summer, stu- “Students complete an appli- with a skillset that she will be For interested students, it is never The program, which was dents are able to focus on their cation procedure; Mostly, they able to take with her in her future too early to start thinking about administered by LAS associate project with limited distractions, detail what they are going to do endeavors. a potential project, according to dean of engaged learning Derek according to Montgomery. and why they are going to do it,” “I definitely learned lots of the- Montgomery. Montgomery, was designed to help “One of the challenges [stu- Montgomery said. “Usually, it is ories and practices and methods of “A good proposal [should] start students interested in research dents] face in academic years is built on stuff they have already research within my field of study, soon,” Montgomery said. “You develop their own projects and that they have a lot of compet- begun with their professors.” and so those skills and that kind want to be thinking about what collect their own data. ing demands like classes and so In addition to Montgomery, a of knowledge is invaluable,” Bui you want to do, and you want to “The purpose of the program forth,” Montgomery said. “In the committee of Bradley professors said. “But I also learned a lot about have a faculty mentor in place so is to provide students with the summer, they can concentrate reviewed the applicants. The com- work ethic over the summer. It is that when it comes time to submit opportunity to really build on more deeply and thoroughly on mittee included Wayne Bosma, a hefty amount of hours, but it is that proposal, you have something some research that they started, their projects so it becomes really, a chemistry professor, Chuck very focused. Two hundred and really substantial.” typically during their junior year, really strong and a really good and Bukowski, an international studies seventy hours over a whole sum- Applications for the next sum- and really have time to devote in-depth product. It’s a process professor and Devin Murphy, an mer teaches a lot about diligence mer are expected to be released during the summer,” Montgomery that is very attractive to graduate English professor. with independent research.” during the spring semester. said. schools and potential employers Applicants were selected based The students who participated THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 A5 N Welcome Week in review

photos by Duane Zehr Students participated in a variety of activities during Welcome Week, including the greek life Block Party, Late Night BU and the Activities Fair.

New officers educate campus on safety issues Graphics Editor Wanted BY TORI MOSES in an active shooter situation and Editor-in-Chief what to do in the event a natural The Scout is looking for a Graphics Editor: disaster occurs. He and Young will Students will interact with two hold safety and campus emergen- new crime prevention officers on cy plan presentations throughout • Paid position campus this year. the year. The Bradley University Police “The students, faculty or any- • Time commitment: 7-10 hours a week Department created the position one can call on me, and I’ll go do last winter, and officers Sean a presentation for a group of three • Layout the Voice and Sports sections Savage and Shane Young have if I have to; I’m pretty flexible,” taken over the job. Savage said. • Design pictures, charts and graphics “I feel it’s important for a uni- Savage said he thinks he will versity police department to focus be able to relate to students while • Some familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and on outreach, prevention training holding this position and interact- and education rather than simply ing with campus. Photoshop required enforcement,” Chief Brian Joschko “I’m 26, so I’m really close to said. “While we have done quite a the students’ age, so we just have bit of outreach, prevention train- a lot of fun,” he said. If interested, please contact: ing and education within the past Savage said he hopes to hear five years, we decided the time feedback from the campus com- Tori Moses - Editor-In-Chief was right to dedicate an officer to munity on the crime prevention be coordination of those specific officer position. [email protected] tasks.” “If they have anything that they According to Savage, having feel is concerning or would like two policemen assigned to the to see us do differently, if we can, position allows for a daytime and we’d like to do that,” Savage said. nighttime officer. “Us changing the perspective of “[Shane and I have] sat down how we operate is not just going once or twice … and we are start- to be with in-house [feedback], ing to collaborate a lot and get we need input from everywhere some things written down, and or else we’ll never get anywhere.” I’m excited for what he’s got,” Those interested can view the Savage said. university calendar of events for Savage said one of his goals as presentation dates or call (309) crime prevention officer is to edu- 677-2000 to schedule a presenta- cate Bradley’s campus on import- tion. ant topics, such as how to stay safe A6 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 OPINION

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Editor-in-Chief: Tori Moses [email protected] Bradley adjusts to digital demands Managing Editor: Maddie Gehling [email protected] Bradley has struggled with With a focus on social media with on social media. Admissions These are all great public rela- freshman enrollment numbers for and digital marketing, Enrollment representatives from across the tions strategies, and it seems to News Editor: Sammy Dellaria years. Enrollment for 2011 missed Management found a way to country have their own Twitter be paying off. The Enrollment [email protected] the target by about 100 students, appeal to prospective students, accounts, and the university itself Management staff spent time cre- 2014’s class spurred a $7 million leading to an enrollment of about reads and responds to each tweet ating a cohesive plan, and they Copy Editor: Michael Echeverri budget cut and 2015’s enrollment 1,100 freshmen this fall. That’s an directed at them. They are active have nearly 200 students to prove [email protected] caused Wyckoff Hall to close. increase of nearly 200 students on Facebook and Instagram, which it. “If you don’t change the from last year’s numbers. is great for reaching tech-savvy We certainly applaud the uni- Copy Editor: Kyle Stone way you communicate, you will The InsideBradley app was a millennial students. versity’s efforts. After getting off [email protected] lose your brand,” then-Interim huge step forward. The app is a Bradley’s website also has a to such a great start this year, President Stan Liberty said in the new social engagement platform new landing page — completed let’s not be complacent and forget Sports Editor: Alex Kryah Sept. 25, 2015, issue of The Scout. aimed at showing prospective stu- last September with the help of the technological world is ever [email protected] “Younger people are all mobile dents the ins-and-outs of the col- digital marketing consultants, changing. Asst. Sports Editor: Austin Shone and into social media of all sorts lege admission process, as well as which is aimed at attracting pro- But we don’t think that will [email protected] [and] we got out of tune with introducing them to miscellaneous spective students, and student happen. that.” Bradley facts. visit days and tours were restruc- In fact, we believe this trend Sports Reporter: Josh Nelson Well, Bradley finally broke into In fact, Bradley has become tured to include a more complete has the potential to continue for [email protected] the Digital Age. somewhat of a force to be reckoned Bradley “experience.” years to come. Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons [email protected]

Asst. Voice Editor: Brien Jackson Column [email protected] Photo Editor: Anna Foley My sanctuary [email protected] Design Editor: Megan Bammann of your emotions and tears were all of my own memories to carry louder than ever as I write these [email protected] produced. on the tradition. words while at my cottage, star- If you have no clue what I’m Ending the night by play- ing at the vacant recliner next to Online Editor: Calvin Walden talking about, I’m truly sorry and ing Scrabble or Yahtzee with me, “Papa’s chair,” knowing I [email protected] hope you experience this sensa- the whole family after a tiring, will never again see him sitting Advertising Manager: Savannah tion soon. sun-filled day at the beach. in it. Riese Luckily, I have a place in Experiencing all of the excite- I’m not sure who I’ll be 20 years [email protected] Michigan that elicits that very ment of Homecoming festivities from now, but there’s comfort in response. There’s this little town including a parade and fireworks knowing that when I come here, Advertising Representative: called Pentwater that brings hap- display. Throwing up after eating things will remain unchanged. Rachael Kosinski piness to every fiber in my body. questionable Mexican food at an Or at the very least, my emotion- [email protected] It’s like second nature that when Irish pub called Murphy’s. The al response will remain constant. I arrive, an internal switch sends summer my brother kept break- And that sameness will serve as Advisor: Chris Kaergard waves of bliss to every inch of ing everything he touched within a reminder of how far I’ve come [email protected] my being. the confines of the ancient cot- as I continue to evolve into a bet- Even though the amount of tage. Then there’s my personal ter person than I was yesterday. _ _ _ time I’m allotted to spend at the favorite from long ago, when my Remembering how different my cottage seems to dwindle as I get brother and I were leaning against life was, even this time last sum- Lisa Stemmons older, I still consider it home. It’s a window when the screen broke mer, is truly remarkable. [email protected] safe, secure and oh-so-cozy and and he fell through, causing my This column is dedicated to Voice Editor familiar. My year-round home mother to jump out after him. my Papa, James “JB” Benzies. in Illinois is great, but there’s Even the standard array of Thank you for buying and build- Have you ever loved some- simply nothing quite like coming activities that we partake in every ing a place where magical memo- thing so much it’s brought tears “home” to my cottage, cleverly time we’re up here can be emo- ries are made. I think of you often, to your eyes? And it’s always in nicknamed “the Penthouse.” tional when you realize you never but especially at the Penthouse. a surprising way — where you I know this happens, in part, really know if it will be the last. Without you, the world has got- aren’t really sure why you’re cry- because of the history here. My Lord knows it’s been proven time ten a little darker and a light ing, but you are acutely aware mother came here as a little girl, and time again that life is short inside of me has gone out, but it All letters to the editor must of being so awestruck that there and my grandmother before her. and there are no promises. flickers while in Pentwater. Love be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday must have just been a confusion It’s a family place, and now I have And that reality rings true you forever and always. in Sisson Hall 319 or emailed to [email protected] for inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters longer than 500 words will not be accepted. 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Here’s some unsolicited advice from an upperclassman three or four days. Be sure BY brien jackson that learned these lessons the hard way – take some notes. to shower regularly (with soap), brush your teeth and •If you hate your major, change it as soon as possible. There aren’t wear clean clothes. And deodorant … please wear deodorant. If you many things worse than sticking to a major that you despise. Even if can’t do it for you, do it for the rest of us. If you get up late for class, at your friends love the major or your family wants you to stick with it, it’s least try to wash up – Axe/perfume and funk don’t mix too well. your college experience. Don’t be that person who’s constantly com- plaining, cheating off friends and dealing with sleepless nights when •And lastly … drink responsibly. OK, this is college. People will drink, you could just find a major that doesn’t put you through hell. You’ll whether they’re underage or not (if your parents say they didn’t drink thank yourself later, trust me. underage, there’s a 72 percent chance they’re lying). If you •Clean up after yourself, ya choose to drink, please do so slob. The people that work in responsibly and with people the cafeterias on campus aren’t you trust. Don’t loudly stumble your personal maids. You into your dorm or be that per- don’t need to wipe the tables son who is crying uncontrolla- clean when you use them, but bly every time they drink. And make sure to throw away your for the love of god, if you barf trash in the garbage cans and anywhere but the toilet, please take your plates and glasses to clean it up. Most importantly, the wash counter. if it’s late and you don’t feel like walking home (or home by •Remember your laundry. If yourself), use the campus Safety you’re doing laundry, remem- Cruiser/Patrol services. If you ber to take it out of the wash- happen to be intoxicated and ers and dryers on time. It’s underage, don’t worry – it’s a annoying when someone’s student-run program, so you laundry sits in the laundry won’t get into trouble. room taking up a machine for hours on end. If you forget, If you’re worried about making someone may have been nice enough to put your wet clothes in the mistakes, don’t be. They’re gonna happen regardless: just make sure dryer, but don’t be surprised when you find your clothes on top of a you learn from them, and make sure to enjoy your college experience – machine. Hopefully you also know to separate the darks and lights. it goes by fast.

•Take a shower, dude. Seriously. This might be common sense, but you’d be surprised at the number of people who think it’s OK to change Shining Bright Like a Diamond BY MADDY WHITE With 30 million albums sold, seven Grammy’s vocals muted all of Madison Square Garden At the VMAs, Drake presented the Michael collected, five American Music Awards as she combined some of her biggest hits into Jackson Vanguard award to Rihanna and accepted and one Michael Jackson Vanguard medleys, repeatedly wowing the audience. confessed he loved her for 11 years. And it’s Award earned, Rihanna is taking over the Rihanna has always been known as someone no surprise that they’re fond of each other, world. who walks to the beat of her own drum. She often featured in each other’s work and has been producing music since she was 16 and making guest appearances at each other’s Last week, MTV’s Video Music Awards has only gotten better with time. shows. However a relationship has not been (VMAs) showcased today’s biggest artists confirmed, especially after Rihanna turned a doing what they do best. As usual, Queen Bey She raised the bar for the music industry the romantic smooch into a platonic kiss on the slayed as she went through the roster of her second she came out with her first single “Pon cheek on stage. “Lemonade” album, making sure to include de Replay” in 2003 and has kept the pace all the plenty of backup dancers and special effects. way up to her hit “Work,” which was released There was more than one queen at this year’s Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj worked out to this year. Rihanna has experimented with VMAs, and Rihanna made that known. Her their new song “Side by Side” and newcomers sounds from reggae to pop, from steel drums to talent is undeniable and she never fails to the Chainsmokers and Halsey performed the dubstep and she has gone from woman crush wow us with an amazing show. As her lyrics current No. 1 track in America, “Closer.” Wednesday to woman crush everyday. suggest, she ended her final performance “shining bright like a diamond.” And then we have Rihanna, the clear standout Following her career is an adventure in itself, act performing four separate times throughout while following her personal life is an even the night, each time better than the last. Her wilder ride. B2 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 24 VOICE The Music Maker, The D*reamer O*f D*reams A brilliant, eccentric, comedic master and a truly one-of-a-kind man passed BY BROOKE pisciotto away Aug. 29.

Gene Wilder lived to the age of 83 but suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for - He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. the last three years of his life, unbeknownst to the public. His nephew, Jor- dan Walker-Pearlman, recently shared this information in a public statement, - His birth name is Jerome (Jerry) Silberman; he states in his book “Kiss Me revealing that his uncle “simply couldn’t bear the idea of one less smile in the Like A Stranger: My Search for Love and Art” that he chose to create an alias world.” after deciding that “Jerry Silberman in ‘Macbeth’” did not have the “right ring to it.” The world knew him for his bizarre, yet wonderful roles he portrayed on- screen, such as the original Willy Wonka in the 1971 film adaptation of Roald - While studying at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England, he Dahl’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and Dr. Frederick Franken- became the first freshman to win the All-School Fencing Championship after stein in 1974 film parody “Young Frankenstein.” His face has even inspired only six months of practicing fencing. the “condescending Wonka” meme that has grown in popularity within recent years. - He was drafted into the army in 1956.

However his success goes far beyond an Internet trend. His earlier years were - According to a Good Housekeeping article, he only agreed to play the role ablaze with many accomplishments. He was being nominated for awards such of Willy Wonka if the director would allow him to make his grand entrance as a Golden Globe, Academy Award and Emmy (which he won for his role of while carrying a cane and walking with a limp, then proceeding to collapse Dr. Stein in the comedy series “Will and Grace”). Yet there was much more to the cane into the ground and continue into a somersault, after which he this mysterious and inspirational man than what lay on the surface. would stand up straight and without difficulty; this scene’s purpose would establish him as the antagonist and would demonstrate to the viewer that he He had various interests and talents in addition to acting such as singing, danc- was a character not to be trusted completely. ing, screenwriting, directing and writing. He ended his acting career years ago in 1991, and he later stated in an interview on June 12, 2013 with Turner Classic - While he had four wives throughout his lifetime, his third (Gilda Radner) Movies (his last before his death) that modern films nowadays are “just bombs was considered by many to be the true love of his life. She was a talented and and loudness.” It is clear that he has left a lasting impression in our pop culture famous comedienne of her time, starring as one of the original cast members world, so here are a few facts about Gene Wilder that are not as popular and in NBC’s comedy skit “Saturday Night Live.” She was 42 when she died of widely known. ovarian cancer, and Wilder carried out her wish that information about her illness would be shared in order to aid others. He co-founded “Gilda’s Club” in New York in 1995, an organization that aided the community of cancer patients and their families.

- Wilder taught the ropes of acting to Peter Ostrum, the actor who played Charlie Buckett alongside Wilder’s Wonka. Variety Magazine reported that Ostrum said Wilder’s death is like losing a parent. “You know it’s going to happen, but it’s still a shock.” THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 B3 V B4 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 VDDISTRACTIONS

FutureSex/LoveSounds BY Justin Timberlake On Sept. 8, 2006, Justin Timberlake released the album “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” which included some quality baby-making music. Most notable is “SexyBack,” in which I still believe the chorus says “go heavy go” and “whose your sexy hell” to this day, even though neither of those phrases make sense. The other two most memorable songs from the album are “Summer Love” and “What Goes Around.../... Comes Around.” Even though Timberlake took a hiatus from his music to work on his acting after this album, he came back with “The 20/20 Experience,” solidifying his ability to continually produce fantastic jams. THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 A7 N

ICE CREAM port local businesses in Peoria. The Spotted Cow is independently continued from page A1 owned and does not have a chain franchise. university’s founder. “Part of the college experience “We wanted something kind is to discover what’s unique about of delicate to go along with Mrs. your college town, and I think Moss Bradley,” Abdnour said. “I we’re a part of that uniqueness,” like the actual cake and the flavor Abdnour said. “You’re part of the of the batter. It turned out much community; you want to enjoy the better than I thought.” flavor of your community.” The restaurant hosted an Abdnour actually started unveiling Aug. 24 to introduce the business on a pushcart on the ice cream to the public. Many Bradley’s campus around 1984. Bradley representatives attend- His first store was located on the ed the event, including President corner of Main and University, Gary Roberts. where Avanti’s currently sits. “I am a huge ice cream aficiona- “I’ve been doing this for a long do,” Roberts said. “This flavor was time and I think we’re kind of syn- very good, amazing since I would onymous with Peoria,” Abdnour think virtually every flavor that’s said. “I’ve always had a good any good would have already rapport with Bradley and they’ve been invented by now, but this always been good to us.” was quite unique and excellent.” Sophomore animation major Head softball coach Amy Hayes Aime DeLattre encourages stu- attended the tasting and said she dents to try the new flavor. hopes the Bradley community will “It is very good,” DeLattre said. embrace the ice cream. “I would definitely go back to get “It’s important to celebrate this it again.” amazing individual who was a Mrs. Bradley’s Birthday Blend pioneer for women in business already proved popular, as it sold and philanthropy,” Hayes said. out Sunday morning. However, “We are so fortunate to be a part of Bradley students have the oppor- photo by Renee Charles her legacy.” tunity to taste the flavor through Junior Dave Jensen and university President Gary Roberts celebrate Lydia Moss Bradley’s 200th birthday Abdnour and Hayes said they the end of the year. with special-edition ice cream titled “Mrs. Bradley’s Birthday Blend.” suggest trying the flavor to sup- Upcoming events this month

9/3 — ACBU screening of “Central Intelligence” 9/5 — Movie club screening of “Fight Club” 9/8 - 9/10 — ACBU screening of “Legend of Tarzan” 9/9 — Actor and speaker Rajiv Surendra 9/12 — Homecoming Lighting of the “B” 9/12 — Movie club screening of “Back to the Future” 9/15 - 9/17 — ACBU screening of ‘Finding Dory” 9/17 — Blues and marimba musician Noah Hoen 9/29 - 9/30 — ACBU screening of “Ghostbusters”

CENTER Polly toward a “Maker’s Lab” for the building. The lab will allow continued from page A1 students to utilize technology, such as 3-D printers, to bring their will not have to leave Bradley’s ideas to life. Akers said he imag- campus. ines this lab to be a draw for other “An external expert did a schools and community members. detailed study and said we do “We envision numerous K-12 have the capacity to continue class- [students] coming to Bradley es [on campus], though there may to take advantage of the new be more earlier and later classes,” opportunities,” Akers said. “[The he said. Convergence Center] is great for Akers also noted that Jobst will community relationship building.” continue to hold classes while While the project will not be the majority of the Convergence fully complete until 2021, Akers Center is being constructed. said he has high hopes for the “Jobst will stay in full opera- future of a more collaborative state tion during construction,” Akers of the engineering and business said. “There will be no impact on programs. engineers.” “The Convergence building According to Akers, the will provide a physical structure to Convergence Center is not only enhance the education of Bradley’s intended to provide a top-quali- students and change the culture of ty classroom experience, but also interaction,” he said. “This joint foster greater community involve- engineering and business facility ment and research on campus. will encourage closer and more A recent seven-figure donation frequent collaboration of both fac- was made by former Caterpillar ulty and students.” CEO Glen Barton and his wife A8 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 NEWS Delta Upsilon makes award finals, member wins President’s Award

BY MADDIE GEHLING training workshops. Managing Editor “This was my first time attend- ing the Leadership Institute,” Bradley’s Delta Upsilon chap- LaHood, the current president of ter was recently recognized on a DU, said. “[It] provides an oppor- national level at the Leadership tunity to celebrate the accomplish- Institute, an annual DU fraterni- ments of a brotherhood.” ty convention involving chapters In addition to the chapter being from around the country. recognized as a finalist for the At the convention this year, Sweepstakes Trophy, Bradley Bradley was one of seven chapters member Zachary Roake, who nominated for the Sweepstakes served as president of Bradley’s Trophy, the highest honor award- DU chapter prior to LaHood, was ed to DU chapters. awarded the President’s Award. “This award really does mean “It was very special to be recog- a lot to us because over that past nized with such a unique reward couple of years, we have been for the time and effort I put in working hard to keep improv- [when I served as president last ing our chapter,” Mark LaHood, year], but by no means was it just senior mechanical engineering my own efforts that allowed me major, said. “To receive this award to receive this award,” Roake, a really shows how much work we senior manufacturing engineering have put in and being nationally technology major, said. recognized for it feels great.” Since 2010, the President’s The winner of the 2016 Award has been awarded annu- Sweepstakes Trophy was Kansas ally to one DU member across State University. In the past, the nation who exemplifies the photo via Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Bradley has won the Sweepstakes fraternity’s values. Roake is the Members of Bradley’s Delta Upsilon chapter celebrate their achivement of finalist for the Sweepstakes Trophy three times and has been first Bradley student to receive this Trophy at the Leadership Institute in Indianapolis. nominated a total of eight times. award. At the convention this year – However, Roake doesn’t which took place in Indianapolis take sole credit for receiving the ter there is no way we could have doesn’t expect his chapter to stop lot of momentum going forward,” – members of Bradley’s chapter President’s Award – he attributes been as successful as we were,” he working hard following the nom- LaHood said. “It definitely gives were also able to learn about the his success largely to his fraternity said. “I am feeling very optimistic ination but expectations remain us some incentive to keep striving history of their organization, as brothers. for the upcoming year for our high. to be better, as I can see so much well as take part in leadership “Without the help of my chap- chapter.” “Coming back from the potential in all of our members.” According to LaHood, he Leadership Institute, we have a Senior goalkeeperLoganSenior into Ketterer midfield. goalkeepersince bootsagoalkick themiddleof2014season. Ketterer hasbeenthestarting captain,” Garcia said. “Probably Andrew Brown, he was a great shoes tofillasseniorleaders. the Hilltop,andtheyhavebig converged intoonefinalyearon roster. recruiting classonBradley’s only remaining memberofhis Garcia, atrue senior, isthe his 2015season.Forward Alex because atornlabrum derailed senior,a fifth-year only but Midfielder JasonLeschisalso redshirted his freshman year. fewest road blocksashewas a fifth-yearsenior, hasseenthe team’s. seniors ofthemen’ssoccer has beenuniqueforthethree Sports Editor BY ALEXKRYAH Senior forward AlexSenior Garcia headsaballtoward ateammate inamatch lastseason. “Last year, whenwehad Their three pathshave Goalkeeper LoganKetterer, The road tothe2016season A FewGoodSeniors Men’s soccer seniors Logan Ketterer, Alex Garcia andJason Alex seniors LoganKetterer, Men’s soccer a yearlikethisone. young leadershipbodeswellfor leadership style.Hesaidthe the underclassmen isashared coaching staff preaches earlyto time tolead.” three yearssothat’splentyof captain, they’vebeenhere for might notbeaseniorleaderor when youhavethat,whilethey been here fortwoyears,and have 11 juniorsthathavenow an issue],”Ketterer said.“We will notbeeffective. reason tobelievetheirleadership their classissmall,theyhaveno Ketterer agreed thatthough However, Garcia, Leschand to fill the void that Brown left. seen here atBradley.” probably thebestcaptainI’ve I’ve everplayedwith.Hewas one ofthemore vocalplayers Garcia saidsomethingthe “I don’t think [there will be Now, it’spartofGarcia’s job Lesch lead Bradley into 2016Bradley campaign Lesch lead class, whileallofGarcia’s 2013 members ofthe2012recruiting and Leschare theonlyremaining uncommon.Ketterercertainly this three-person seniorclassare wrong.” to tellmeI’mdoingsomething to be,and they’re not scared to helpmebetheleaderIwant just like I have all my teammates me beingaseniorthisyearis a leader,” Garcia said.“Ifeellike left, itkindofstruck methat said. “Whenthethree otherguys quarterfinals. 2007 teamthatmadetheNCAA 2010. Rudywasalsopartofthe played atBradleyfrom 2007- older brother, Rudy, whenhe same thinghappenedtoGarcia’s Bradley. recruiting classtransferred from photo viabradleybraves.com The circumstances leadingto “You’re nevertooyoungtobe “It’s kindoffunny,” Garcia Oddly enough,theexact and justbeingabletogothrough what it’slikeforaseasontoend, position,” Leschsaid.“Iknow program. him toleavehismarkonthe provides extra motivation for his fifthyeartoplayasasenior getting fartherthanmybrother.” … HopefullyIcanendthisyear would never think about leaving programme andthe I that think itsayssomethingabout ‘Wow, I’mtheonlyonehere.’ I work ethicand howhestuckto right now. It’s coolseeinghis top goalkeepers inthenation could argue thatheisoneof the goalkeeper.consummate You now,” Leschsaid.“Heisthe a completely different player since ourfreshman yearandis average at1.07. all-time withhisgoals-against percentage at.792andisfourth Bradley historyincareer save senior rankssecondall-timein and Garcia) is Ketterer. The the group (according toLesch arguably themosttalentedof defense. the traditionofastrong Bradley Braves astheyhopetoanchor will manthemidfieldfor his three-year career. Theduo over 2,300minutes during while Garcia hasaccumulated Mention Honorable selection, Missouri Valley Conference leadership. Leschwasa2014 a lotmore tooffer thanjust for me.” extra dimensionofmotivation addsan with have graduated were myageandwhoIshould that experiencewithpeoplewho “It’s definitelyaveryunique For Lesch,comingbackfor “Logan hasimproved alot The leaderofthedefenseand The trio of seniors has THE SCOUT edu. concerns to [email protected]. Indianapolis. communication majorfrom of leadership.” that really showsadeepertype to helpothersimprove, Ithink improve theteamandadesire you’re sayingwithadesire to “If you’re upwhat backing with youractions,”Leschsaid. you’re backingupyourwords something more if powerfully around asasenior, butitsays is anextremely powerfultool. by example,whichLeschbelieves people, sotheywillhavetolead admit theyare notoutspoken tournament.” to makeitbacktheNCAA conference tournament.We want so wecangetthebyein [last year],whichissecondplace repeat whatwedidinconference us, that’s our goal. We want to make thetournament.Ithinkfor “We weren’t over .500, we didn’t last two years,” Ketterer said. NCAA tournament. seems tobeattainable:Makethe rest oftheteamforthatmatter. of theseniors,coachesand what ispresently ontheminds task athandforthisseasonis takes tobeapro. However, the believes thegoaliehaswhatit play professionally, andGarcia pay off.” it inhisfifthyearandtoseethat

Direct questions,comments and Alex Kryahisaseniorsports “Sure, you canorder people Lesch, Ketterer andGarcia “We’ve hadadisappointing That taskissimpleandit Ketterer saidheplansto photo by Avnn Schnabel 2 September photo via bradleybraves.com 2016 A9 S A10 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 S Men, women introduce Who will win the Heisman Trophy? youth into rosters Christian McCaffrey Leonard Fournette BY CHANNING WHITAKER to have new teammates and a Off-staff Reporter coach who knows a lot about the Every year the Heisman Trophy Leonard Fournette was game of golf. I want to see how the is awarded to the most outstand- the front-runner to win the This season, the men’s golf upperclassmen on my team handle ing player in college football Heisman Trophy after the first whose performance best exhib- two months of last season. His team will feature seven return- pressure situations as well as the its the pursuit of excellence with hopes were quickly dashed ing players in addition to four little things they do to turn a good integrity. This year the Heisman when he was held to 31 yards incoming transfers. Ethan Brue round of golf into a great round of Trophy seems tailor-made for on 19 carries at Alabama, and from Illinois Central College, Yuan golf.” Christian McCaffrey. he ultimately finished with the “Leo” Li from Kentucky, and twin Even as a freshman, Jahn has Last year he proved to be the sixth most points in the voting brothers Branden and Michael high expectations for himself this best all-around offensive player even though he ran for 1,953 Mounce, who last played at Illinois season. in the nation, smashing Barry yards and 22 touchdowns. State, will all make their debuts as “Hopefully this season, I can Sanders’ record for all-purpose This year will be different, Charles John Bradley golfers. find my way into the starting five yards by 600 and finishing with though. Fournette is going The men’s roster will also and compete in many tournaments 3,864. He’s the most versa- to be on a mission to win the feature a fresh face in freshman throughout the school year,” Jahn Charles John, freshman tile weapon in the country. The Heisman while attempting to Stanford multi-threat back rushed propel his LSU team to a cham- Charles Jahn from Sperry, Iowa, to said. for over 2,000 yards from scrim- pionship. Barring any injury, he add some youth to a veteran roster. The women’s golf team will Bradley after attending Rend Lake mage, had 1,200 return yards, and should rush for over 1,000 yards As a junior in high school, Jahn Junior College while Wang will see head coach Mary Swanson had 645 yards receiving. for his third straight season, and was a first-team All-State selection in her seventh year at Bradley. start as a freshman. Most outstanding player: I wouldn’t be surprised if he by the Des Moines Register pub- The women will also have seven “While Stanley flew under the Check. surpasses the 2,000-yard mark lication, claiming individual con- returning players while adding radar as a high school golfer, when McCaffrey is expected to be this year. He’s out to prove that ference and district titles before two to the roster in Peoria native she came to Peoria it ended up the leader of the offense with new he’s the best in the nation. finishing fourth at the Class 2A Lexi Hammerton and Stanley being a perfect fit for her in terms quarterback Keller Chryst taking If Fournette is going to state championship. Wang from China. of what she desires academically over. He has everything you want dominate from start to finish While a senior, Jahn won a Class “We are excited about the and athletically,” Swanson said. in a leader: a strong presence in this season, he’s going to need 2A sectional title and finished sixth additions of Lexi and Stanley,” The women’s golf team will the locker room and in the class- some help from his quarterback, room and the play on the field to Brandon Harris. Harris needs to at the Iowa Class 2A state cham- Swanson said. “Lexi is the first open their 2016-2017 season back it up. He has great speed and improve to help open the run pionship. Jahn is looking forward Peoria-area player we have had for on Sept. 4 and 5 at the Redbird can change direction efficiently. game for Fournette. And now to bringing his history of success Invitational in Normal, Illinois, a while, and she brings a wealth of The only difference this year is that he has a full season under with him to Bradley. experience from her time at junior while the men will open their that everyone knows he’s going his belt, Harris should be able to “I am excited about getting to college.” season on Sept. 6 and 7 at the to get his touches, but they still help keep defenses from stack- play golf at a very competitive Hammerton will have two Crusader Collegiate in Chesterton, won’t have an answer for him. ing the box. level,” Jahn said. “I am also excited years of eligibility remaining at Indiana. Pursuing excellence with integ- Austin will try and tell you rity: Check. that Christian McCaffrey is Let Josh tell you what he going to win the Heisman this wants about Leonard Fournette. year, but he couldn’t be more Cross country aims to exceed last He’ll surely have a good year, as wrong. McCaffrey isn’t a bad well, but he’s one-dimensional. choice, but Stanford just isn’t McCaffrey is the most complete going to be as good as last year. year’s success and exciting player college foot- LSU has a chance to win a cham- ball has seen in a long time. pionship this season and that might just be the difference if BY CHANNING WHITAKER voted Bradley to finish second in but Gauson is not content with - Austin Shone both players live up to their Off-staff Reporter the conference. the team resting on its past accom- potential. “Team chemistry is going to be plishments. As the new season gets under- key for the group … we want the “We have a deep squad with - Josh Nelson way, Bradley’s cross country teams girls to challenge each other and to good experience and youth,” are ready to get back on the fast make us better on a week-to-week Gauson said. “So one of our goals respective seasons. track. basis,” head coach Darren Gauson is to make more progress and “Friday is a light opener for Last season, the women’s cross said. “A young team with less inroads towards competing at a the men, so most of our starters country team came up short at the experience needs to build camara- national level on the men’s side.” will not compete,” Gauson said. Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) derie and teamwork quickly.” It seems like an achievable goal “For the women … we have some Championship meet. However, the The men’s squad will see seven for the men’s cross country team, younger athletes competing … It’s men’s team fared much better, cap- of the eight individuals that helped especially considering last year’s a good chance to see what this turing the MVC crown for the first it secure the MVC title last year. As success. With a deep roster, there group can do.” time in school history. a result, the men were voted to is nothing holding back the Braves A good showing for both teams For the women’s team, losing finish first in the MVC standings from competing at a national level. at the first invitational meet would six seniors who competed at the this year. Both the men’s and women’s go a long way in their journeys MVC Championship would seem Last season the men showed teams will be in Iowa City this toward winning at the MVC like a devastating loss. However, great determination and reached weekend for the Hawkeye Early Championship. coaches within the conference their peak at the right moment, Bird Invitational to kick off their Darren Gauson, Head Coach don’t believe so. The MVC coaches

SOCCER for another 5-6 games.” here.” University, we share in each other’s at Grand Prairie Classic this week- end at Shea Stadium. Bradley continued from page A12 This year marks DeRose’s 21st As DeRose begins the 2016 sea- successes, we feel for each other year at Bradley. After coming to son, the head coach also reflected in failed moments,” DeRose said. plays Fairleigh Dickinson at Shea statement. They had one quality Peoria as the youngest coach in on why he has chosen to stay on the “We do it great here. That blend Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m., and chance, they stuck it. We had one Division I at the time, DeRose con- Hilltop for so long. of family, loyalty, commitment, is will cap off the weekend against quality chance, we didn’t.” tinues to be extremely thankful for “I’ve found that as an athletic something I’m very thankful for.” #18 Utah Valley Sunday at 7 p.m. The Braves come into this sea- the opportunity he has been given department and faculty at Bradley The Braves will host the Hotels son, once again, as the young- to coach at Bradley. DeRose contin- Up Next... est team in the Missouri Valley ues to be the first one to turn the Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Conference with 18 freshmen on lights on and the last one to turn the roster. But they also feature them off. some familiar faces fans have seen “The things in life that real- in the past. ly become important to you are “Our first three opponents will often times just thrown out as be as tough as anybody we’ve buzzwords,” DeRose said. “When played, so I think it uniquely pre- people make commitments to your pared us,” DeRose said. “We’re program and are loyal to you, you Vs. Vs. Vs. probably not going to figure out want to return that loyalty, and 7 p.m. @ Shea Stadium 7 p.m. @ Shea Stadium 3 p.m. @ Luger Field, Gonzaga who’s ready to go for the long haul it’s what’s kept me and my family photo by Moira Novlan THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 A 11 S Opinion We’re still missing the point league. Look, I’m a white male who Kaepernick recognizes this. a lot of good for his stance, and BY Alex Kryah The takes are endless, so it has almost little-to-no stake He also recognizes that, as a he can do even more. He can Sports Editor doesn’t really matter what I in this issue. But that doesn’t professional athlete, he has team up with the likes of LeBron think about his decision to sit mean that severe racial injustice a massive stage to make a James, Chris Paul and Carmello The spotlight of San Francisco during the Anthem. Honestly, doesn’t bother me. statement. He had to decided Anthony, who have also recently 49ers quarterback Colin I don’t care about whether There are major not idly sit by and allow these spoken out about their disgust Kaepernick’s 2013 success has Kaepernick sits or stands, and discriminatory problems in our things to happen. He has at the state of racial injustice in certainly faded, but it doesn’t neither should you. justice system that have a clear continued to make his thoughts America. mean he’s out of the news. Why are major sports media negative impact on the African- known even through the socks Like I said before, this Kaepernick has faced a lot of spending so much time on what American population. According he wears. As ugly as they were, injustice doesn’t directly affect flak lately after making it clear other athletes think instead of to the NAACP website, African the socks with pigs topped with me. But it still irks me that I feel that he will not stand during addressing the issue at hand, Americans constitute nearly police hats still sends a message. that I am rarely hearing about the National Anthem in light of which is clear racial injustice in 1 million of the 2.3 million It’s crude, but it delivers a point. the content of his stance, not the “racial injustice” in this country. America? Americans incarcerated. The Don’t get caught up in how stance itself, at least publicly. Sports media have been Who cares what Victor Cruz website continues to say African he is making his statement.. There is no need to defend or covering both positive and thinks about Colin Kaepernick Americans are incarcerated If we continue to bash or attack Kaepernick’s style of negative reactions to the taking a political stance? nearly six times the rate of white praise Kaepernick for simply statement. To use a common quarterback’s stance. Some We should care instead Americans. making a statement, albeit in cliché, it is what it is. players, like Drew Brees and about how important it is that But racial injustice against unconventional ways, we’re not In this case, opposite of what Victor Cruz, have maligned Kaepernick, who is half black minorities in the justice getting anywhere. Continuing Marshall McLuhan might say, Kaepernick for being despite what Rodney Harrison system is only part of the the conversation about racial the medium is not the message disrespectful. may think, is making a type of issue. Discrimination exists in injustice, and what can be done here; the message is the message. Chip Kelly, his head coach political stand that we haven’t education, corporate life and to change it is the point. Let’s listen to it. in San Francisco, supports him, seen in quite some time. even in social circles. Kaepernick has already done as do many other players in the Volleyball spikes oppostion in opening weekend

BY Josh Nelson one every single weekend that is Sports Reporter a conference contender,” Price- Torok said. “We want to let every- Fall sports are underway on the one in the conference know that Hilltop, and women’s volleyball is we belong, because our kids do. off to a fresh start led by new head We have pieces here that are really coach Carol Price-Torok. Price- good.” Torok, who was the associate head The Braves definitely believe coach and recruiting coordinator they have the ability to compete at the University of Arkansas last for an MVC title. Leadership will year, is looking to get the team to be provided in returning seniors come together as a unit to find Kelsey Cave, Kayla Rymer and success as the season begins. Rachel Jones. Along with the “We want [players] to better seniors, the team has some young- understand what we want and er talent with sophomore outside what we need out of them, indi- hitter Erica Haslag, who is second vidually and then collectively,” on the team with 37 kills and 3.36 Price-Torok said. “And we really kills per set, as well as sophomore want to get them to buy into what libero, Abby Ihrke. works and what makes us suc- The volleyball team will be at cessful.” North Dakota State this weekend Price-Torok seems to already for the North Dakota State Classic. have the team accepting her Bradley fans will be able to catch coaching, as the Braves started their first home game on Sept. off the year with two wins in 30 against MVC rival Southern three games at the Pepsi Panther Illinois. Invitational at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Josh Nelson is a senior sports The Braves lost their first match communication major from Palatine, of the season in a hard-fought Illinois. He is The Scout’s sports reporter. battle against UWM that went all Direct questions, comments and five sets. However, they bounced concerns to [email protected]. back and swept through the rest edu. of the invitational as they beat Western Illinois and Akron, both in straight sets. As the season progresses, coach Price-Torok said she realizes that the schedule ahead will be diffi- cult. And even though she is new to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), she believes that her team has the ability to challenge for a (Right) Junior Taylor Thiele jumps conference championship. near the net to spike a ball against “I think we’re in a really strong Northern Iowa last season. Thiele and conference, so the challenge is the Braves exited their first weekend we’re going to be playing some- of 2016 2-1. photo via bradleybraves.com photo by Moira Novlan A12 THE SCOUT 2 September 2016 SPORTS INSIDE: Seniors Lead the Way Column A11 Three seniors on the men’s We’re Still Missing the Point soccer team are poised to take the reigns of leadership. @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS www.bradleyscout.com Page A9

photo via bradleybraves.com Members of the Bradley soccer team celebrate a goal last season. The Braves have had plenty reason to celebrate early with a win against nationally ranked Notre Dame on Aug. 17. Men kick off 2016 with West Coast trip BY AUSTIN SHONE has really learned to be a great Assistant Sports Editor leader … When you have a guy like that, a last line of defense, that The Bradley men’s soccer team can steal you games, that perfor- began their non-conference sched- mance on the field is really a set- ule this weekend in Spokane, tling thing for a young team.” Washington, with two tough tour- The Braves’ second game came nament games against Gonzaga on Sunday against San Diego State and San Diego State. out of the Pac-12. It was a hard- Bradley opened the season fought defensive battle the whole with a bang in the annual Danny game. Dalquist Memorial Game at Shea “We’re going to be a little bit Stadium with a 1-0 victory over challenged on the offensive side of nationally ranked Notre Dame. the ball, I think,” DeRose said. “We Following the win, the Braves flew lost a first team All-MVC forward to Washington to play Gonzaga. in Grant Bell last year. A lot of our Bradley was on the defen- guys are in newer positions. We’re sive most of the first half against really trying to get that part of our Gonzaga, getting outshot 10-4, but game going. [The defensive end] is four saves from senior goalkeeper where we’re going to have to make Logan Ketterer kept the score knot- our culture and our identity until ted at zero. The Bulldogs broke [the offense] comes around.” through in the second half with a SDSU beat Ketterer on a deep goal in the 48th minute, but a head- strike in the 10th minute, but that er from junior defenseman Buseese was the only tally in a game that Lwanga in the 60th minute tied the didn’t present many scoring oppor- game at one. tunities for the Braves as they fell Ketterer held his ground in 1-0. overtime with two more saves, giv- “Even though we lost on ing him eight for the game as the Sunday, there’s a lot to learn in the Braves came away with a 1-1 draw. loss,” DeRose said. “To say San “I think Gonzaga is a very good Diego State has attacking talent all team, I think we worked incredibly over the field would be an under- hard to pull back a draw,” head coach Jim DeRose said. “[Ketterer] see Soccer Page A10

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