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Vol. 122 | No. 11 | November 17, 2017 The Scout @bradley_scout Increased reports of rape, fondling and stalking in annual crime report

BY KYLEE HIGGINS Student Senate, the reason for the News Editor increase comes from helping create a safe space for students and continuing The annual crime log released by to educate them on the topic of sexual Bradley University Police Department assault. indicated an increase in reports for “I would hope that people are rape, fondling and stalking. feeling more comfortable to come Despite the increase in reports forward about it,” Sheraden, a of this nature, BUPD Chief Brian senior criminology major, said. Joschko said he believes the numbers “Bradley is doing a great job making come from an increase in reporting the resources available known on due to a strengthened trust in the campus, and students are able to BUPD and services on campus to utilize those.” share any incident that occurs. Among those resources are BUPD, “I don’t believe it’s an increase the counseling center, the Peoria in the number of actual incidents,” Center for Prevention of Abuse Joschko said. “I do believe that it’s and the Center for Student Support an increase in trust and that the Services. university has done a great job of According to Executive Director building trust amongst the students, of the Center for Student Support so they feel comfortable coming and Services Anne Hollis, efforts have reporting.” been made at the university to From 2015 to 2016, reports of rape respond with care toward those who increased from two to five total (150 have been sexually assaulted. percent increase). For fondling, the “This office has worked hard to reports went from one to four total educate [faculty, staff and student (300 percent increase), and reports of organizations] on how to respond [to stalking increased from six to 12 total survivors] and what to say and what (100 percent increase). not to say,” Hollis said. Joschko said the number reflects Despite the training, Hollis said both reports where the incident talking with students who have been occurred on campus and on public sexually assaulted never gets easier. property adjacent to campus. Greek “My heart breaks every single houses are also included, but houses time I have to have this conversation that are rented around the area are again,” Hollis said. not. As for the prevention of sexual Statistics via the BUPD Security & Fire Safety Report, 2017. Numbers reported in the Campus Student Housing Additionally, Joschko said the assault, Joschko said he isn’t positive graphs are included in the totals reported in the Campus Property graphs. number represented in the crime log that there is an answer to stopping Graphic by Maddie Gehling. includes incidents reported to student it from happening. Despite that, affairs, residential advisors and to Joschko said students should be other authority figures. Counseling looking out for themselves and one can make a difference.” specifically trained in different ways “We want [students] to know … is not included due to confidentiality. another. Additionally, Joschko also said to help students protect one another. that if this happens, [they] don’t have BUPD officers are trained “The challenge with [preventing that alcohol can play a factor in a “The Bradley HEAT does a to go through it alone,” Hollis said. specifically to handle these situations sexual assault] is that these are majority of these cases. training on bystander intervention with sensitivity, according to Joschko. incidents that are most likely “I would that say that, a lot of times, that has gone to all of the residence “We’ve trained all of our officers perpetrated by acquaintances … … alcohol is mixed into incidents halls and some various other student Kylee Higgins is a senior journalism in a trauma-informed investigative and that’s one of the reasons why of sexual assault, at least the vast organizations,” Hollis said. “We have major from Bristol, Wisconsin. She is technique,” Joschko said. “What that I think this is such a violation of majority of them that are reported to a responsibility toward each other The Scout’s News Editor. really means is that our officers are trust, because this is most likely a [BUPD],” Joschko said. “So I would and what signs to look for and how Questions and comments can be listening to the students and are person that you trusted,” Joschko careful about the overconsumption to get help.” directed at [email protected]. asking appropriate questions.” said. “There is a lot of power in of alcohol.” Hollis said she hopes students feel edu. According to Brandon Sheraden, [bystanders speaking up], and I think Hollis said faculty, staff and comfortable to report if they have vice president of campus safety in that’s probably the best way that we student organizations are also experienced sexual assault. A2 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS BUPD begins vacant house watch this week • Officers were dispatched due to an argument between a male student and a female nonstudent at midnight Nov. 11 at 1312 W. Main Any students leaving town for Thanksgiving Break can register their residences with the Bradley St. University Police Department through the Vacant House Watch program. The female saw something on the male’s cellphone that upset her, and that provoked an argument. A residential advisor heard the Throughout the week of Nov. 22 to Nov. 26, BUPD will make routine patrol checks to all registered vacant argument from the hallway and reported it to BUPD. houses in order to protect against crimes. Students are also encouraged to park their vehicles in either Officers talked to the male and female, and at that point, they had the Main Street or Duryea Avenue parking decks, which will also be patrolled. No permit fee is required to calmed down, and the officer allowed the female to stay. park vehicles in university parking decks for the duration of Thanksgiving Break. • A safety cruiser driver reported a female student vomiting at To register for Vacant House Watch, contact BUPD at 309-677-2000. 11:35 p.m. Nov. 10 outside of Williams Hall. The driver reported the female vomiting while sitting outside of the residence hall. Officers located the female in the lobby of Student organization to host Thanksgiving dinner Williams Hall, and when they questioned her, they determined she was extremely intoxicated. The Catholic Braves club will host a Thanksgiving dinner, “Turkeyfest,” tonight at 6 p.m. The female was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

Turkeyfest is an annual event open to all students. Traditional Thanksgiving will be served, including • Officers responded to a female student getting sick from turkey, stuffing and pie. After dinner, members of the Catholic Braves and guests are invited to help put consuming a brownie containing cannabis at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 11 at up Christmas decorations throughout the St. Joseph Newman Center. University Hall. The student was at her residence when she ate the brownie and Students can stop by the Newman Center, located near St. Mark Church at 1116 W. College St., knew it contained cannabis. She said she began feeling anxious, dizzy throughout the evening. Contact Sam Gerbic at [email protected] with any questions. and had difficulty breathing. The officer reported the student showed signs of increasing anxiety as the conversation with the officers went on. Bradley club hockey to skate against Iowa State The student was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

Bradley’s division 2 club hockey team will host Iowa State University this weekend at the Owens Center, • An officer saw a male nonstudent who appeared to be disoriented 1019 W. Lake Ave. at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the 900 Block of Bradley Avenue. The male asked the officer for directions to Bradley’s visitor’s The Braves will play the Cyclones tonight at 6:45 p.m. and tomorrow at 6:45 p.m., as well. Student tickets parking lot, and when the officer asked why the male wanted to go are $2 with a Bradley ID. A free shuttle will be on campus outside the Michel Student Center at 6 p.m. and there, the male appeared to be disoriented. 6:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow to transport students, and it will also take students back to campus once Later, the officer saw the man again in a campus parking lot, and the game is over. he tried to get information from the male. When the male would not give information, the officer called Emergency Response Services “Vagina Monologues” auditions to be held in the library who said the male had dementia. The male was transported to UnityPoint Health Methodist. Auditions for “The Vagina Monologues” will be held in the Cullom-Davis Library until Nov. 20.

“The Vagina Monologues” is a play written by playwright Eve Ensler. Performed annually by Bradley students, the play focuses on the stories of women and their experiences with sex, relationships, femininity and more.

Interested students are not required to prepare any material before they audition, but are asked to contact Kirsten Klima at [email protected] to request a time to meet. November 17, 2017 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS Theater is anything but simple

BY NELSON GUTIERREZ lifespan is only 24 hours. Off-staff Reporter “Variations on the Death of Trotsky” displays a macabre Bradley’s Department of Theater collection of different ways in which Arts opened its second production of Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky the Fall 2017 season, a performance meets his grim demise. which consists of various short plays, “The Universal Language” all authored by playwright David follows a con artist named Don Ives. Finninneganegan and his quest to “English Made Simple,” the scam people out of their money by production’s titular short play, follows teaching them a made-up language Jack and Jill, a couple that endures a and the interesting developments that night of comedic revelations. The come when a woman named Dawn audience members become voyeurs enrolls in his class. to the characters’ thoughts and With a production consisting of actions – courtesy of an onstage eight short-form plays, the cast and English professor who guides viewers crew are tasked with tackling a more through the experience. idiosyncratic beast. Comprised mostly Scott Kanoff, chairperson and of students, Kanoff said the goal of professor for Bradley’s department having fun as well as an educational of theater arts, said he plans on using experience is yet another objective this production as an educational for Bradley’s theater department. opportunity for the community. “These are very much curricular “Theater is a great medium of kind of production,” Kanoff said. language,” Kanoff said. “Our culture’s “Scheduling all of that is challenging, so visual, it’s always so interesting to and it’s another reason we chose to see how audiences – young audiences do short-form plays. We wanted to especially – respond to the challenge give these students a chance to get Photo via Scott Kanoff of the spoken word. And these right in there ... The stage managers Bradley’s Department of Theater Arts opened its second show of the fall semester on Wednesday. Shows plays are so intricate in their use learn how to organize, schedule and will run through Nov. 19. of language and their explosion of run a production, even though it’s a language.” ten-minute production. They learn finding the sense of an aggregated of them,” Murphy said. “But finding “English Made Simple and Other Alongside “English Made Simple” how to do a small version of it.” theme. that piece of truth that sort of runs Short Plays” is directed by Dan are a collection of Ives’s most Emma Murphy, the production’s “The plays are so different, and through all eight plays … they sort Matisa, and will be shown in the popular works. “Time Flies,” follows stage manager, sat on the frontlines as they all have so many different of found all those bits and pieces of Hartmann Center for the Performing the comedic existential crisis of rehearsals unfolded. She said despite storylines and characters that, at the story in their own scripts and Arts from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19. Tickets anthropomorphic mayflies who must the variety of the eight short plays, first glance, you don’t really see a brought that to the overall play as a are $5 for students. cope with a difficult truth – their the boon for everyone involved was huge comparison between all eight whole.”

Students hold themselves ‘account’-able for hurricane relief

BY AJ LAMB Psi chapters that were affected by Copy Editor disasters,” Petravick said. “For these three schools [Nicholls Bradley accounting students, State University, Eastern Carolina along with other business majors, University and Valdosta State are working to spread awareness University], there were floods, and raise money for hurricane relief hurricanes [and] tornados. We did efforts in Puerto Rico. different fundraisers, and we sent After hosting their “Eating with money to the school where they a Purpose” fundraiser at Avanti’s on would use it to cover tuition [or other Wednesday, in which 15 percent of student needs].” purchases went towards hurricane For each school, the chapter raised relief in Puerto Rico, the members around $500 for each chapter’s needs. of Bradley’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Samantha Newmark, vice president an honor society for business of professional events for Beta Alpha professionals, said they hope to Psi, said a big component of these continue the rebuilding projects fundraisers is to serve as a reminder for those affected by September’s to keep donating. tropical storms. “These funds, they don’t last,” “When the hurricanes hit Puerto Newmark, a fifth year accounting Rico and other areas, I was talking graduate student, said. “People give to an accounting alumnus in Puerto when they first hear about it, but Rico, and I also had a student in one then they forget about that they need of my classes whose family is in to keep giving becase recovery for Photo via Beta Alpha Psi at Bradley University. Puerto Rico, and so we said, ‘Can we Katrina took more than 5 years. It just Members of Bradley’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi particpate in a fundraising event last year. do something to help them?’” Simon is ridiculous how much time it takes Petravick, an accounting professor to recover.” they’re in need of assistance, it’s kind “I definitely think it’s important to Newmark said Beta Alpha Psi and faculty advisor for Beta Alpha According to Petravick, the of our turn to come out of nowhere give back when you can considering will be holding another “Eating with Psi, said. recovery efforts for the tornado and help them out.” something similar just happened Purpose” fundraiser next semester, Petravick also said the chapter’s damage in Washington, IL in 2013 Vice President of Community to us, and if something were to potentially at Chipotle. All proceeds interest in raising funds started last served as a catalyst for the chapter. Service Blake McCormick said she happen again, we would want other raised at these fundraisers will go to year while helping chapters at other “When our community, or our wants students to remember to put students to give to us, so I think it’s United for Puerto Rico, and additional schools affected by natural disasters. nearby community was hit, people forward the same amount of effort necessary in college just to consider donations can be made online at “Last year, we decided to do came out of nowhere to help, people they would expect from others and to other people,” McCormick, a senior www.unidosporpuertorico.com/en/. some community service projects we’ve never heard of,” Petravick said. count their blessings every day. accounting major, said. that benefitted other Beta Alpha “So when somebody else is hit, and A4 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017 NEWS From Paris to Peoria

BY ANTHONY LANDAHL is very unexpected,” Charrat Nelson OF Off-staff Reporter said. “In most European countries, HUMANS THE HILLTOP you’re sort of distant and very formal, Priscilla Charrat Nelson cannot whereas Americans are friendly [and count the number of languages she straight-forward]. It’s one of the speaks on one hand (hint: she speaks things I like the most now in the U.S.” six total: English, French, Spanish, According to Nelson, it’s a pleasure Italian, Russian and Arabic). to teach college students, especially at Charrat Nelson is the Visiting a time in their lives when they are Assistant Professor of French and developing their learning styles. She Arabic. In her first semester at believes learning a new language is Bradley with her new role, she is important and has fueled her passion teaching four courses in the French to teach young students. and Arabic languages. “It’s a lot easier to understand a Born in Paris, Charrat Nelson culture if you know the language. found her way to America through an In a way, you’re immersed in it, exchange program while serving as a and you’re not an exterior observer,” teaching assistant at the University of Charrat Nelson said. “People are Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She received much more willing to interact with her Ph.D. from the University of you and adopt you into the culture if Illinois and discovered her next you’re speaking their language.” opportunity at Bradley. Juliet Boyer, a freshmen in the “I was hoping to find a place that academic exploration program, takes would be a smaller school where I French with Charrat Nelson. She said would be able to know my students Charrat Nelson is active through on a personal basis,” Charrat Nelson hosting Table Français, a club where said. “I wanted a place where I could students can learn about French get to talk to [students] about what language and culture and often greets their projects were and if they wanted students outside the classroom. to study abroad or how they could “I like that she isn’t timid about PRISCILLA CHARRAT NELSON use French in their future career.” correcting us or telling us that Photo by Cenn Hall Charrat Nelson said she learned we’re incorrect,” Boyer said. “Other Visiting Assistant Professor Priscilla Charrat Nelson is in her first semester at Bradley and teaches French and Arabic. English at a young age, so when professors that I have had try to be she first came to America, there nice and accept answers from students “Sharing knowledge is the goal with students who discover it for the advice she offers to all college was no language barrier to cause even if they aren’t completely right.” of academia,” she said. “While we first time is always a reviving pick- students. conversational complications. She Getting her students involved also do so by disseminating research me-up.” “Be inquisitive. Try a lot of things,” said other aspects of American culture in their studies and inspiring them findings through writing papers and Nelson said through her travels Nelson said. “Open your eyes to did catch her off guard, though. to look deeper into languages is attending conferences, stepping in the around the world and learning at things and opportunities you won’t “The friendliness was a big shock. something Nelson said she is always classroom every day and sharing my different universities in different have later.” Having neighbors who say ‘Hello’ excited to do. passion for languages and literatures countries, she has cultivated some UGG founder shares entrepreneurial spirit on campus

BY SARA FESSLER these people – how they really Off-staff Reporter had no intention of building this huge company. It was all kind of It’s not unusual to see students serendipitous the way it happened.” wearing UGG footwear on campus. Throughout Smith’s visit to But what do those students know campus, he spoke with university about the company itself, or UGG President Gary Roberts, held informal Boots founder Brian Smith? discussions with several classes More now, after Smith spoke on and organizations on campus and campus Wednesday as part of the finished with a campus-wide address Distinguished Speaker Series for the in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center Turner School of Entrepreneurship Wednesday evening. and Innovation. According to Smith, he lives his According to Ken Klotz, managing life through specific sayings. director of the Turner School for “I like to live by four mantras,” Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Smith said to the audience. “Feast Smith has been active in speaking upon uncertainty, fatten on to different audiences about his disappointment, enthuse over experience as an entrepreneur. apparent defeat and invigorate in the “[Brian Smith] ... has spent the presence of difficulties.” last month traveling, doing different Smith’s speech to students focused speeches for people,” Klotz said. “[For on different stories in his life as the speakers like him], it’s not that they’re UGG brand came to fruition to where looking for personal glory; they’ve Smith is now with the company. had plenty of that in their life. I just “Because of the market area that think they feel this responsibility to he was in, I knew that we would pass on lessons to others.” have several different sets of students Photo by Kylee Higgins And Smith does more than sell that his lessons could appeal to, from UGG Boots founder Brian Smith details how he started his footwear business to a group of community members on shoes. business students taking a retail Wednesday in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. The UGG founder shared his story management course, to family and of success and said he started off consumer science students interested “Here’s my take on goosebumps,” goosebumps].” “[Smith’s speech] shows people as a surfer and accounting major in in fashion merchandising, to students Smith said. “The idea is that, way the He then told students to listen to that it’s possible to do what [he] did, Australia. He switched careers the in our Collegiate Entrepreneurship hell out there, in heaven somewhere, their feelings like he did with his. and it’s possible to go out and live day he graduated and visited the U.S. Organization,” Klotz said. there’s a spark or a fragment of spirit “I challenge you all, in the future, your dreams,” Johnson said. to find a new product to bring back to The recurring theme of inside every single one of us, and whenever you get goosebumps, just From the beginning to the end, Australia. But the opposite happened: goosebumps was peppered it’s different just like a fingerprint stop and think for a second, ‘What Smith bookended his speech with he started selling sheepskin footwear throughout Smith’s speech relating is different, every single spark is did I just think,’ Smith said. “You’ll be words of wisdom for the audience in American surf shops. to moments in his life where he said different for everybody. And it has surprised [at your ideas].” when going into entrepreneurship. “I saw a video of his on YouTube. he was figuring out what he wanted some plan for us, and it’s my belief McKinley Johnson, a junior “You just have to figure out what He’s fascinating,” Klotz said. “His to do in life and with the company, that everytime we make a decision actuarial science major, said she came you can do better than anybody else, startup story is what you hear and he gave an explanation for what that’s in alignment with that plan, to the speech for a class credit, but and then do it,” Smith said. about, but you don’t always meet they mean to him. it sends a message to us [through she admired Smith’s success. November 17, 2017 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS Bradley engineering sees Students create far-out opportunities a safer campus

BY HALEY JOHNSON being committed on campus. BY DAVID DEMEO Caterpillar College of Engineering engineering. News Reporter “Criminals are risk adverse, Copy Editor and Technology, the possible “I am phenomonally excited,” therefore, they will not typically outcomes of the contest go beyond Akers said. “It is an honor to be a To combat Peoria crime-rates commit crimes where they will likely In its third installment of four the hypothetical end goal of a Mars part of this event. Working with spreading to Bradley’s campus, the be apprehended,” Joschko said. “The phases, NASA’s 3-D Printed Habitat habitat – it may lead to innovation in professionals from NASA … has university has paired with Bradley student patrol employees deter crime Competition will once again be construction on Earth. opened up doors that normally we University Police Department, when they are out and patrolling the hosted by Bradley University. Bradley “It is not a direct goal of the would never get a chance to walk implementing many safety initiatives, campus area.” previously held phase two of the contest, but … an obvious extension through … It helps our students, it including the student patrol service. While Peoria overall has a high- competition in August of this year [is] to be able to put up shelters helps our faculty get engaged with The program currently has six crime rate, Joschko said initiatives like and received confirmation of phase literally within days after damaged working professionals; there are just walking patrollers and runs Thursday these make the Bradley environment three earlier this month on Nov. 7. houses from [natural catastrophes] or all kinds of great spin-offs that come through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 3 much different. As an international event, the 3-D build habitats in very impoverished from this.” a.m. The patrollers serve as walking “Bradley University’s campus is Printed Habitat Competition draws countries which are much safer and far According to Khodair, as a escorts to students, faculty and staff very safe,” Joschko said. “We have in contestants from around the globe better than what they typically use,” professor, he is excited to see the to on-campus and near off-campus very little crime either on-campus or who compete to design an innovative Akers said. “This technology could be benefits arise from being a part of the areas. the near off-campus area. The most habitat suitable for an environment just literally transformational in how event for both students and faculty, According to BUPD Chief Brian common crime occurring on or off on Mars. we design homes and buildings here as well as potentially making a mark Joschko, the student patrollers do campus is theft of typically unsecured Specific to the third phase, teams on Earth.” on history. more than provide walking company. and unattended property. The vast will focus on designing a sub-scale “This is a dream come true. This is “When not providing escorts, majority of those incidents could model of the habitat to be constructed something we can, in the future, say the student patrol employees act have been prevented by simply on a set of strict limitations, for an “We can, in the future, say maybe 30, 40 years from now that this as the eyes and ears of the police securing the stolen property.” opportunity to win a final prize of $2 ... that this competition was the competition was the seed for being department by looking for and Casper said she believes Bradley million, civil engineering associate seed for being able to live on able to live on Mars,” Khodair said. reporting suspicious behavior,” is safe but warns students to be professor Yasser Khodair said. “The 3-D Printing, the use of recycled Joschko said. cautious venturing beyond Bradley Mars.” “The word ‘autonomous’ is specific materials and structural testing is Senior nursing major Ariel boundaries. to this phase of the competition,” -Yasser Khodair all state-of-the-art. So, involving Casper joined the program during “We all know that Peoria can Khodair said. “[The 3-D printer civil engineering associate our students in something like this her sophomore year as a patroller and absolutely be an ‘iffy’ area when it must] do things without human professor enhances their teaching experience. said she has since seen its positive comes to safety, especially the areas interaction. [They will] use recycled I’m doing research on using recycled impact on campus. surrounding campus,” Casper said. materials of what is indigenous to materials and concrete, and being “With the amount of people “I feel that Bradley’s campus itself, Mars and [will create] a habitat that involved in this type of work [which calling us, I think everyone can however, is very safe. I would warn must withstand hydrostatic testing, With the opportunity to build uses these materials] helps with my see that this is a wonderful crime- students to be cautious outside of atmospheric pressure, electricity and relationships with companies such as research.” prevention method,” Casper said. “It Bradley’s immediate campus.” plumbing. Phase three will be a sub- NASA or representative contestants The third phase will be held in the reduces the risk and the potential Other safety services available to scale model of the shelter and [will be from other universities such as Caterpillar Edwards Demonstration for crime to occur. By providing our students include the Hilltop Safety a step towards] the actual 93-meters- Penn State, both Khodair and Akers and Learning Center from April 29 to services, we are able to promote a Cruiser, the Vacant House Watch squared sized habitat.” said hosting the event is an out-of- May 4, 2019. method of safe transportation for our program and a variety of other crime According to Lex Akers, dean of this-world opportunity for Bradley students so that they do not have to prevention and self-defense programs feel they are putting themselves in a taught by the campus police. risky situation by walking alone or through campus in the dark.” Joschko also said he believes the program reduces the risk of crime

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Recently, handfuls of men and increased numbers are because elite, professional athletes or even educational events. By actively Managing Editor: Sammantha women have come forward to accuse students are feeling more comfortable college classmates – are catalysts avoiding problematic behavior and Dellaria actors and producers in Hollywood of coming to their administrators and for others. This increase in reports language. By listening. [email protected] sexual assault. Kevin Spacey trended officers to report sexual assault or causes an increase in conversation, in The efforts Bradley has made on Twitter for a day, followed by if these crimes have increased on Hollywood as well as at Bradley. toward educating students about News Editor: Kylee Higgins Louis C.K. Then they disappeared. campus in the last year. People will still get away with sexual assault has been a great stride [email protected] Even President Trump has been What we can be sure about is that sexual harassment, in the same way forward, but there needs to be more. accused of sexual harassment and although an increase in reports of people will still get away with running Sexual assault does not just happen Copy Editor: AJ Lamb assault – and yet, he was still elected these crimes does not solve the issue stop signs at empty intersections. It in a single month – so we need more [email protected] last November. of sexual assault, it can perhaps lead either goes unnoticed or ignored. educational events outside of April. Copy Editor: David DeMeo That is because sexual assault has to awareness and recognition of the But with the creation of Students The awareness needs to continue [email protected] become a normalized crime in today’s problem. Against Sexual Assault, SASA, on throughout the year, and we hope society. But in the past month, this has campus this semester and the efforts Bradley continues this conversation. News Reporter: Hannah Snidman In the annual security and fire become an even more dominant topic toward educating students through Ignorance has never been and will [email protected] safety report BUPD released in within conversation. The culture events in April’s Sexual Assault never be an excuse to let sexual September, the number of reports of of sexual assault remains prevalent Awareness Month, we do see a assault happen. Sports Editor: Nick Konow rape and fondling increased by 150 within society. positive change happening at Bradley. [email protected] percent and 300 percent respectively. Those who come forward We can work to end sexual According to BUPD Chief Brian with their stories – whether they assault at Bradley by continuing the Assistant Sports Editor: Cole Joschko, we can’t be sure if these speak out about the Hollywood conversation on campus. By attending Bredahl [email protected]

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Thanksgiving break isn’t long enough for an out-of-stater Assistant Voice Editor: Brooke Pisciotto it’s the weekend – a two-day the Peoria Charter to O’Hare home for two reasons: to briefly [email protected] period where I, like the majority International Airport, which spend time with family and friends of students, am either A) enjoying takes around three hours or more, who I haven’t seen in three months News Photo Editor: Cenn Hall life instead of doing an assignment depending on the traffic and stops and to enjoy some free time before [email protected] that’s due the following Monday, taken. Then, I fly out from O’Hare preparing for my finals. or B) frantically trying to finish to (bear with me here) Montréal- At this point, I’d be more than Sports Photo Editor: Justin Limoges the assignment I blew off that’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International willing to give up Fall Break for a [email protected] due the following Monday. I also Airport in Québec, which takes slightly longer Thanksgiving Break. know that a lot of in-state students about three hours flight time. I know a lot of students agree with Design Editor: Amy Trompeter occasionally go home during the That doesn’t include wait times in me on this point. I only get to go [email protected] weekends anyways. between, either. home during Thanksgiving, Winter Now, I’m from Vermont, which Note that I take flights through and Spring Breaks, and now as I Graphics Editor: Tony Xu is quite far away. The majority of Canada because it’s way cheaper. approach the end of my sophomore [email protected] my friends from back home also When I arrive in Québec, I meet year, less and less time will be spent attend college out of state, but we all up with my parents who drive me returning home due to internships Online Editor: Dan Anderson make it back home for Thanksgiving back home, which takes another and opportunities. [email protected] Break, even if you’re like me who two hours. By the end of the day, I’m complaining, yes. But I feel JUSTIN LIMOGES Advertising Co-Manager: Savannah lives halfway across the country. I’ve probably spent around 12 hours even worse for those who don’t [email protected] Riese The main problem I face is travel traveling and a lot of my money. get to go back home as much. Sports Reporter [email protected] time, which usually consumes an Luckily, I enjoy traveling, so it’s Remember, the limited time you entire day just for the one-way trip. not as big of a problem for me as it have now to spend with family and For most Bradley students, Advertising Co-Manager: Hannah In other words, I lose two days on is for other students who live out of friends is significant. the three extra days they get off Yglesias any vacation I have which requires state, out of country or dislike the during the week of Thanksgiving [email protected] are happily welcomed. But as an me to go home and return: two thought of flying. Nevertheless, it out-of-state student, it’s simply not days where I don’t have to worry is tiring. Advisor: Chris Kaergard enough, and I know for a fact that about school. Most students here A lot of Bradley students who [email protected] extending Thanksgiving Break is an don’t have that problem because 83 live outside Illinois don’t even have idea we can all get behind. percent of Bradley’s student body the luxury of going home due to the _ _ _ Before I continue any further: lives in Illinois, according to College burdensome expenses or because no, the weekend doesn’t count as Board. it’s just too short of a vacation All letters to the editor must be part of my break. Why? Because, I usually start by taking anyways. Personally, I like to go received by 5 p.m. Tuesday in Sisson Hall 319 or emailed to bradleyscout@ gmail.com for inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters longer than 500 words will not be accepted. The Scout reserves Open Positions the right to edit letters for inappropri- ate content. All letters must include the writer’s name, contact information and relationship to Bradley. Responses Sports Photographer News Photographer to published letters will be eligible for print only the week following their appearance in the Scout. Any e-mails directed to members Responsibilities include: Responsibilities include: of the Scout staff may be published as letters. • Coordinating with Sports Editor to The Scout is published by members • Coordinating with Photography of the undergraduate student body of assign sports section photos Editor to assign news section photos Bradley University. • Take photos of regular sporting • Take photos of campus events Opinions expressed here do not events, such as basketball, necessarily reflect those of the uni- versity. volleyball, soccer, etc.

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Maroon 5 - Thor: Ragnarok - Sexy Men Terminate ‘Turkey Day’

BY BROOKE PISCIOTTO and meat/cheese plates by the time dinner actually rolls Assistant Voice Editor around. I’m almost glad I’m celebrating this year as 4. Football and “Turkey Bowl” After Halloween, we should plummet straight into the a vegetarian, so I can substitute my main entrée for a For some reason (likely money), the NFL thinks it’s a Christmas season to avoid the worst holiday of the veggie burger instead. At least it’ll be done cooking in great idea to have a few football games scheduled for the year – Thanksgiving. Sure, the idea behind it is pretty less than five hours. day of Thanksgiving. However, I find watching people harmless – giving thanks for what you have instead tackle each other and toss a ball on a screen for three or of focusing on what you don’t have. Other than that, 2. Forced family relations more hours less than enticing. American Thanksgiving is just the boring second-cousin Sometimes, extended family members think it’s a to Christmas. great idea to catch up with one another over a great Some families even take it upon themselves to spend Thanksgiving feast. Or worse, Uncle Dave is already the day organizing their own “Turkey Bowl.” I myself Maybe it’s due to my family’s lack of tradition and drunk off his ass and passed out in the guest bedroom, have never participated in this tradition, but I can only overabundance of dysfunction, but we never seem to and everyone is preoccupied about who’s going to have imagine my older brother concussing everybody in get the holiday quite right. But in addition to family to drive him home. One of the only things I’m truly the backyard, including my nine-year-old nephew and issues making this holiday terrible, the thematic issues thankful about this Thanksgiving is that I’ll only have six-year-old niece. The idea of a family-friendly game Thanksgiving is grounded in makes it even worse. Here to socialize with my immediate family at our house, may sound fun in theory, until everyone is covered in are the reasons why Thanksgiving – for lack of a better meaning no one will be forced to stay sober, and I dirt and grass stains, sweaty and forced to sit in one word – sucks. can pass out into a food coma comfortably in my bed another’s foulness around Thanksgiving dinner. immediately after binging myself. 1. Subpar food 5. The history Sorry, not sorry. I may be judging my mom’s cooking 3. “Let’s go Black Friday shopping” It was embedded into our minds as children that skills a little harshly, but I just don’t see what’s so It always seems like a fun idea, but do not be fooled: Thanksgiving is this celebratory time and feast between great about gorging yourself with a bunch of carbs, Black Friday shopping is the Devil’s holiday. Every year, the pilgrims and the Native Americans, but something dry turkey, gravy from a can and boxed stuffing. If my stores boast earlier and earlier Black Friday sale hours, just doesn’t sit right with me about that. Did the Native family is anything like yours, they don’t put in the effort robbing designated “valuable time with your family” Americans really forgive all their massacred peoples in to make food from scratch. Therefore, Thanksgiving and ripping family members apart. Before you know it, exchange for some turkey? dinner is just a bunch of food we could make any other stores’ Black Friday hours will be pushed to noon on day of the year. Thursday, merging the two holidays together into one Plus, it’s not like Thanksgiving solidified the relations big, stressful mess. between the two groups forever – Native Americans In reality, this results in everyone bringing a plethora have continued to be oppressed by the people who of dinner sides that don’t really go together (e.g mac Plus, it’s pretty ironic that a holiday of giving thanks stole their homeland throughout all of American ‘n’ cheese, ambrosia salad *ew*, mystery casserole, for what you have is immediately followed by the need history. Native American tribes today might celebrate etc.), Grandma will most likely take forever to serve the to go out shopping for a bunch of material things. Go Thanksgiving to be thankful for their ancestors who turkey and everyone will already be filled up on veggie figure. survived colonization, which is pretty damn depressing. HQ Trivia: Not a scam BY LISA STEMMONS Push notifications. As it is, we are constantly interrupted live stream of comments before and during gameplay Voice Editor by notifications from our phones, yanking us from our is nothing more than a distraction. Be careful though, Vine may be dead, but the co-founders were busy surroundings. Without this feature, I highly doubt the because I’ve seen quite a few people kicked out from the making a live trivia app, “HQ.” Each trivia game – two number of players would be as plentiful, as we now game for vulgarity. per day during the weekdays, and one during the require anything of significance to be directly sent to us, weekends – provides players with a chance to earn real fully expecting these distractions. HQ may be the future of gaming, because it’s reflective cash money. of society’s needs. Now you can participate in games Useless facts. In a world of “now this” news, fully and actually be rewarded for it. Hit me up with an extra There’s no denying the popularity of game shows, as developed stories are hard to come by. Often we get life by using my referral code lisa st3m. made clear by the sheer number of them consuming flashes of information and if we feel like primetime television spots for decades. I’m sure at some it, use our own context clues to piece it point you’ve said to yourself while playing along, “Darn, together. Due to this, many consider the I wish I could play this for real, I’d be rich.” people who can spit out random facts geniuses, when in reality, they may be Some fella named Scott Rogowsky hosts HQ, and incapable of higher caliber activities this real-time, game show requiring game player required of intelligent people participation perfectly exemplifies the age of smartphones. Here’s the proof. Money grab. A typical game features $1K on the line, however, there’s never Entertainment factor. Scott spews culturally relevant been only one winner, meaning the jokes in between questions, making players feel as if pot always gets split. Currently, the they have a special connection with the host. With some all-time highest winner has racked in funny inside jokes to keep you occupied, a poppy intro $560. Money drives this world whether and flashy graphics, what’s not to love? As a matter of we like it or not, and the possibility of fact, the first time I tuned in to play, he even made a dough with minimal effort is even more reference to Peoria. enticing.

The speed. There are 12 questions, it takes 10 seconds The comments feature. For whatever to answer each question and no show lasts longer than reason, people find it extremely cool 15 minutes in total. The time commitment to play is to see their name on the screen of a minimal, and HQ requires little to no patience. group forum. The inventers of HQ were certainly aware of this, because the B2 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017 De-evolution of Maroon 5 BY LISA STEMMONS The Remix Album” was an atrocity, have responded to “Red Pill Blues” Voice Editor at least by my standards. While “Red with an overwhelmingly positive Their latest album isn’t devoid of any Whether by mere coincidence or an Pill Blues” doesn’t implement the response, presumably gauging it on redeemable qualities, but it’s certainly actual influencing factor, it’s safe to same style, the vibe is still heavily today’s cultural trend, rather than the digressing farther away from the say Maroon 5’s music went downhill electronic and loses a lot of the raw substance of the band’s improvement band I fell in love with in “Songs as soon as they gained more than five talent the group possesses in the as a whole. About Jane” and “Red Pill Blues” members. While evolving as a group process. is my least favorite album to date. and adapting to new trends may At the beginning of Maroon 5’s Maroon 5 has just become more basic, sound like a reasonable and strategic The lyrics are also generic and popularity, it was hard to put a genre but that’s not saying I still won’t bop move, many fans (myself included) clearly produced with the intent of label to the band. This was something to a few staple singles like “What think otherwise. radio plays and popularity in the they were prideful in, and rightfully Lovers Do” and “Help Me Out.” club. Gone are the days of poetic so. Now, their style is so clearly I had been waiting for a part two of songs that actually made you feel modern. Every pop star and DJ from While I’d do anything to go back to “Songs About Jane” for years now, something. Money is a big player in here to Timbuktu is featuring rap the days when Adam’s crooning and and my hopes were dashed with any industry, but Maroon 5 shouldn’t artists, and it hurts to see Maroon 5 Valentine’s guitar riffing gave me the latest release of “Red Pill Blues” have to sacrifice their greatness for hopping on the bandwagon, too, with goosebumps, it’s going to take more last week. This wish wasn’t a mere platitude. five of their tracks including verses than some mainstream songs to shake shout to the void either, seeing as from prominent figures in the rap the girl who even has their acoustical in November 2015, guitarist James Even without deeply profound lyrics, game such as Future and Kendrick EP from 2003 and live Friday the 13th Valentine responded to a fan on props are still in order for Adam Lamar. show from 2005 in her iTunes library. Facebook and said the group wanted Levine for at least still “to make a more traditional record churning out material next like the way we made ‘Songs in the writing room and About Jane’ just sitting in a room putting it to a beat, unlike with our instruments and slugging many current pop artists. it out. It’s been fun to experiment on There’s no denying his the last couple of records with the musical ear, as has been more electronic sounds, but maybe made clear from his we’ve gone as far as we can with that coaching on the Voice, and for now.” perhaps that’s why my disappointment runs so “Red Pill Blues” is the polar opposite deep. “Red Pill Blues” isn’t of Valentine’s promises. EDM holds reflective of his potential a special place in my heart but not abilities. in my Maroon 5 collection. In 2008, the release of “Call and Response: Nevertheless, critics

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Thor: Ragna-Rocked my world

BY SAMMANTHA DELLARIA demons of her past. helped to bring out the talents of the naturally Managing Editor funny Hemsworth. It’s been a busy year for Marvel with the releases Another new character has Jeff Goldblum playing of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Spiderman: the most Jeff Goldblum character of his career: The Waititi can also be credited with finally giving Homecoming” and now “Thor: Ragnarok.” As the Grandmaster. He serves a pivotal role in creating Thor, the God of Thunder, the ability to actually third installment in the Thor franchise, “Ragnarok” conflict by pitting Hulk and Thor up against one use thunder as a weapon. You would think that is included in Marvel’s Phase 3, better known as another. Some recurring characters of the MCU between the two previous Thor films and the two the series of films leading up to “Avengers: Infinity also make an appearance in “Ragnarok.” Tom previous Avengers films, which Thor appears in, War.” Hiddleston’s fan-favorite Loki, the God of Mischief, maybe he would learn to use his namesake more to enjoys stirring up some trouble in this movie. wield power and defeat his enemies. Having seen every Marvel film through each of the Anthony Hopkins also makes a brief return as three phases, I’m confident “Ragnarok” shines the Odin, the father of Thor and Loki. While the film has some minor flaws in plot brightest. The film takes on an ‘80s vibe, a current development, they can be easily forgiven due to pop culture trend (I see you, “Stranger Things”). However, it isn’t just the all-star cast making this the pure escapism “Ragnarok” provides. Overall, With its use of neon lights and synth soundtrack, movie stand out. “Ragnarok” achieves what the the film sets up the MCU for an epic conclusion in viewers easily escape into the ensuing adventure of other two Thor films failed to do: it takes us on “Avengers: Infinity War,” which is slated for a May the plot. an intergalactic journey without taking itself too 2018 release. seriously. In this chapter of the story, Hemsworth “Ragnarok” centers on the arrival of Hela (the utilizes elements of humor, both physical and As always, make sure to stay through the credits. A Goddess of Death) to Thor’s home (Asgard) as she verbal, to bring Thor to life. No longer is he the true Marvel fan will know to wait for not one, but brings about the beginning of Ragnarok (the end vain, brooding and cocky protagonist of the first two ending credit scenes. of the world). Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, film. Now, Thor isn’t afraid to crack a joke at the partners up with Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk as the two expense of himself. All of this lends embark on a buddy-cop journey to save Asgard. to a Thor that, despite being a Norse god, is more human and relatable than Hela, the first female villain in a Marvel film, is previously seen in his other films. played by the incomparable Cate Blanchett. She steps up to the challenge spectacularly, proving The character rebuild of Thor can she is no match for Thor as she easily destroys his be credited to director Taika Waititi weapon of choice (the hammer Mjolnir) early on in (also known for “What We Do in the the film (no spoilers – this is in the trailer). Shadows”), who lends his brand of simple humor to “Ragnarok.” This The film features another first for the Marvel is the first time Waititi has worked Cinematic Universe in the form of a new character. on a Marvel film, but if you haven’t Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie, the first bisexual seen any of his other projects take a character in a Marvel film, does well not to serve Saturday night and enlighten yourself as a love interest. Rather, Valkyrie is an essential with his comedic writing. Waititi component in taking on Hela as she deals with the pushed the actors to improvise, which Robot rights surpass human rights

BY LARISSA MORELAND a domino effect which will lead to workers being “Women [in Saudi Arabia] have committed suicide Off-staff Reporter replaced by machines and self-driving cars. because they couldn’t leave the house, and Sophia In November 1816, Mary Shelley’s novel is running around,” Ali al-Ahmed, director of the “Frankenstein” introduced the concept of artificial On top of all this, artificial intelligence has now Institute of Gun Affairs in Saudi Arabia, said. intelligence and its impact on human beings. obtained a legal right – citizenship – making it Written during the Industrial Revolution, many more human. Sophia, a robot created by Hanson If a woman in Saudi Arabia acted as Sophia did, she of the advancements during this era initiated Robotics, was granted citizenship at Saudi Arabia’s would have been severely punished for her actions. concerns about society’s relationship with Future Investment Initiative Summit. Saudi Arabia may claim to be ahead of the curve technology. as the first country to grant artificial intelligence While some may deem this as a progressive step in citizenship, however, they should place an Though “Frankenstein” is simply regarded as a artificial intelligence, most online reactions have importance on considering how a woman’s human classic fiction novel, nearly 200 years later, it seems demonstrated concern that this robot has already life is more valuable than artificial intelligence. the once-bizarre concept of artificial intelligence been given more freedom than human women in has become a reality. Saudi Arabia. As artificial intelligence advances and becomes a part of our daily lives, it is imperative that people Human-like robots are all around us. Intelligent Saudi Arabia’s women are also required to wear truly understand the direction assistants such as Siri or Google Now can do a customary headscarf and traditional cloak in these technologies are anything from telling you what the weather is public. However, as Sophia was presented on stage headed. Before other outside to replying to the last text message your she wasn’t wearing a headscarf and cloak. And countries jump on the mom sent you via voice command. while Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship system bandwagon and grant has recently relaxed some its laws, Sophia was artificial intelligence It is inevitable that the world is going to continue immediately exempt from the requirement. citizenship, they to advance technologically, so be cautious as to should evaluate the how much power you give to these advancements. Don’t get me wrong: I believe artificial intelligence rights of their own Think twice before you ask Siri to do your next is an extensive technological accomplishment, people first. task, and make sure that you, yourself, can do it, one that is truly incredible. It has created many too. conveniences that I find myself using on a daily basis (thank you, Siri). However, when a robot Amazon’s Alexa can even order you a pizza or tell has more rights than an actual human being, it your child a personalized bedtime story, but that becomes a problem. doesn’t mean you need or even want her to. It’s B4 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017

2017 Sexiest Man Alive: alternative picks The staff at People’s magazine should either be axed or invest in some glasses. Blake Shelton has caused an uproar on social media and in the Scout office, so the staff here at the Scout decided to take things into their own hands.

Brooke’s pick: Harry Styles AJ’s pick: Bradley Cooper Nick’s pick: Tom Brady Lisa’s pick: Ian Somerhalder “He has a voice of an angel and “Silver Linings. American Hustle. “But definitely with the long hair.” “First of all, this is v. difficult, but the face of a god” Any movie they’ve been in to- those piercing eyes and sexy grin. gether, I’d pick him over J. Law.” I mean, he’s a sticker on my lap- top, that’s special.”

Kylee’s pick: Kit Harington Dan’s pick: Kevin Abstract David’s pick: Chris Pratt Amy’s pick: Milo Ventimiglia “He’s just got those sad puppy dog “Young cutie with the booty, check “Jake Gyllenhal… wait no, Chris “Well, he plays the hottest dad on eyes, and I want to hold him.” that ‘FOLLOW’ music video.” Pratt, have you seen that man’s TV right now.” transformation?”

Cole’s pick: Matthew McConaughey Tony’s pick: Tom Daley Sammy’s pick: Tom Hiddleston Maddie’s pick: Donald Glover “Alright, alright, alright.” “I mean, he’s pretty cute.” “Quite frankly, I don’t know how “A beautiful face and an even he hasn’t won yet.” more beautiful soul.” November 17, 2017 THE SCOUT B5 DISTRACTIONS Sudoku Classifieds Classified ads can be submitted to the Scout Office in Sisson Hall 319 or by calling the Scout office at (309) 677-3067. Please submit classified ads by 5 p.m. Monday for inclusion in the Friday issue.

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Crosswords Across Down A8 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017 NEWS ON SCOUT THE STREET What’s the craziest thing you’ve done on Black Friday?

“I went to Walmart on Black Friday at 2 a.m. looking for a TV and the place was absolutely packed. When “At home in Wisconsin, I was at I got in line, I saw this man with Dick’s Sporting Goods and saw a his cart waiting in line, but he was bidding war over the last cheese- only buying bread, eggs and other styled cowboy hat for sale. It was normal groceries. When we asked listed at $10, but these two went him why he was there he said ‘I have all the way up to $75 … People to eat breakfast tomorrow, I don’t really love their Packers gear.” J have a choice.’” o - Jon Ciepluch, freshman n a C d JJ Svoboda, sophomore mechanical engineering major ie bo plu JJ Svo management leadership major ch

“I was in line waiting to get into “I went to the mall late Thanksgiving Victoria’s Secret and I see a fight night one year, and there was this break out over a pair of yoga huge line outside of Macy’s for their pants on sale between an older sale. All of the sudden I hear the lady and a young woman. The security alarms go off, the people had security guard was letting it go trampled down the door and busted on until the older woman threw in before the sale even started. The a right hook and knocked out police had to come and ended up the younger one … Turns out the closing the store for the night.” J woman she hit had a concussion a ke and a broken nose.” - Jake Williams, freshman nursing W n il o major liams rls Nicole Ca - Nicole Carlson, sophomore nursing major BY DAN KAMINSKI Off-staff Reporter photos by Dan Kaminski design by Amy Trompeter

App helps students ‘B Involved’ on campus BY HANNAH SNIDMAN at several programs and assessing the campus brand … and working students can gain access to a personal News Reporter our current campus needs. Presence with the university’s marketing office portal for their organizations in B was selected because it has some key to create the logo.” Involved, according to Wood. This week, Student Activities features we were looking for in terms Benefits of the tool include event Starting in January, there will Office introduced a new student of event management and student promotion, document storage, online be continued training sessions for organizational tool called B Involved organization management.” rosters, forms and mobile event students to get accustomed to the to campus. Presence is a software solution check-ins. tool. The tool comes in the form of a and company based in Florida. Wood “Students will be able to easily “Student Activities plans to new online site and mobile app which said she came up with the branding search for upcoming events at Bradley, migrate many of our forms and hosts information regarding active for the app in late summer to help connect to student organization student organization directory to the campus organizations, according to students recall it easily. leaders, manage their own student site throughout the spring,” Wood Director of Student Activities Cara “Since my hiring in July 2017, organizations and complete forms said. “We hope to have every student Wood. I have been the point person for online that were previously in paper,” organization using the site by the end “B Involved is the campus the project and tasked with its Assistant Director of Progamming for of the spring semester.” branding for a student organization implementation on campus,” Wood Student Activities Michael Croal said. management platform called said. “I have been working with our The first of two training sessions Photo via Cara Wood Presence,” Wood said. “Presence was dedicated staff member at Presence was held on Tuesday, and the second B Involved is being implemented to selected by the Student Activities staff headquarters to get ready for our will happen today at 3 p.m. in Marty increase organizational in the spring semester after looking launch. This included coming up with Theater. By attending a session, communication on campus.

Get the news online @www.bradleyscout.com November 17, 2017 A9 SPORTS THE SCOUT Cross country finishes sixth at Midwest Regional FloydMews and Hoffert advance to nationals

BY COLE BREDAHL national meet. Assistant Sports Editor Gauson said he liked the way his team competed and was The Bradley cross country happy with them taking sixth out teams competed in the NCAA of the 28-team field. Midwest Regional meet last “I thought [the men] were Friday in Ames, Iowa. Both the really good today,” Gauson said. men’s and women’s teams fin- “I am real proud of those guys, ished in sixth place, and the men sixth is really good.” also had two individual run- The women matched the men’s ners receive bids to the NCAA result with a sixth-place finish of National Championship. their own, a nine spot improve- Senior Taylor FloydMews ment from last season. paced the men’s team, taking Sophomore McKenzie sixth in the 10-kilometer race. Altmayer led the women’s squad The result was the best ever by a with a time of 21:03 in the six- Brave in the regional meet. kilometer race, slotting her in FloydMews said he was 34th. Seniors Hannah Witczak and pleased with his bounce back Natalie Burant finished in 39th performance, as he was sick and and 43rd place, respectively. not 100 percent at the conference According to Gauson, getting championship. off to a slow start plagued the “I didn’t get to run my best women’s team, who spent the at conference,” FloydMews said. entire race making up ground. “I just wanted to come back for “They didn’t get out very well redemption and push myself.” in the first 800 meters, and they At first glance, FloydMews’s were buried,” Gauson said. “They time of 29:17 might seem aston- did well to move through the Senior Taylor FloydMews paced the Braves at the NCAA Midwest Regional on ishing considering it topped the photo by Cole Bredahl pack though.” previous best time in Bradley his- Nov. 10 with a time of 29:17 and sixth place finish in the 10-kilometer race. Gauson said he liked the way tory by over a minute. However, both the men and women battled many runners and coaches felt shortened length of the course were not on the top-two teams, FloydMews said. “It is pretty cool despite the 25-degree temperature that the course was not at the cor- hurt his team in particular giving him an automatic bid to to end on that note, so I am pretty and 15 mph wind and is looking rect length, and questioned if it because the Braves were making a the national meet. excited.” forward to the national meet. was full distance. final push to catch the University FloydMews said he is thrilled FloydMews was followed FloydMews and Hoffert will “To be honest, I think the of Minnesota, who finished one to close out his collegiate career closely by sophomore Jake take the course in the NCAA organizers messed the course up, spot ahead of Bradley. on the national stage. Hoffert, who finished in ninth – National Championship tomor- because the times were totally “We were coming on like a “I have never been there exactly where he placed last year. row in Louisville, to close out the off,” head coach Darren Gauson steam train,” Gauson said. before, so I don’t know exactly Hoffert had to wait until Saturday 2017 season. said. FloydMews’s finish put him what to expect, but I will just to find out he received an at-large According to Gauson, the among the top-four runners who go out there and try my best,” bid to join his teammate at the Gauson raises cross country program to new heights

BY NICK KONOW for outdoors. Once outdoors are Sports Editor over we’re like, ‘Hey, if you don’t have a good summer and train Darren Gauson, head coach hard, we’re not going to compete of the men’s and women’s cross well during cross country.’” country teams has quickly elevat- Gauson said the reason he is ed both squads to title contender so persistent in encouraging his status in just three short seasons. athletes to improve lies in his phi- Under his watch, the program losophy to never become content. has won five Missouri Valley “For some people, they proba- Conference Championships, bly look and are like, ‘[Bradley is] including the first in school his- conference champions, and they tory in 2015. were sixth in the region and sent According to Gauson, compet- two individuals to the national ing for and winning MVC titles meet, their staff must be so was his primary focus when he excited.’ But for me and our staff, first got to Bradley. we are really hungry and want to “The first thing I wanted to be a lot better than what we are,” do was get the culture of train- Gauson said. “We’re not going to ing going and start recruiting,” be content until both teams are Gauson said. “I was focused on top-15 in the country, that’s what recruiting a group that could Bradley cross country head coach Darren Gauson (left) has guided the men’s photo by Cole Bredahl we’re striving for.” consistently compete at the MVC team to three straight MVC titles in his first three seasons on the Hilltop. Gauson said he expects both level, because the first thing that I the men’s and women’s squads was thinking about was winning Michael Ward have obviously said he now focuses more on Since taking the helm, Gauson to be in the national spotlight MVC championships.” been excellent, but I think we’ve intangibles. has quickly turned the program sooner, rather than later. The Braves have had success done a really good job at recruit- “I think when I was a younger into a perennial championship “Recruiting has been going with recruiting international ing some local talent,” Gauson coach, I used to look at the times contender. According to the head really well, and we’re returning athletes – there are six total on said. “If we can have a mixture of and how fast are they, but now coach, one of the main reasons for a lot of talent so we’re trending the roster. Born and raised in top kids from the Midwest and as a staff, we really look at their the Braves’ success is because he in the right direction,” Gauson Edinburgh, Scotland, Gauson said domestically and add in a little character and attitude a lot more,” is constantly pushing his athletes said. “You’re only as good as he is able to connect with inter- international flavor, we’re going Gauson said. “We want to bring to work hard and get better. your last year, and as soon as you national athletes because he was to do really well.” in kids who have good attitudes, “We keep our athletes account- get a little taste of contentment, once in their situation. While this According to Gauson, the suc- who are going to be good team- able and put pressure on them that’s when you get worse really gives him an advantage in recruit- cess of the program allows him mates and add to our culture. Our 365 days of the year,” Gauson quickly. We’re going to keep our ing over other coaches, Gauson to be more critical and thorough culture is key, so we don’t want said. “Once we’re done with cross foot on the gas and keep growing said he prides himself more on in the recruiting process. While to bring in someone who is going country, it’s about making sure the program. We’re hosting the the local recruits he has brought in prior years it was necessary to be a prima donna or think that we’re in shape and ready to go for regional meet next year, and we in. to bring in the best athletes in an the program is going to revolve indoors. Then once indoors are want to win it and show just how “Haran Dunderdale and effort to be competitive, Gauson around them.” over, getting them fit and ready good we are.” November 17, 2017 A10 THE SCOUT SPORTS One-on-one Volleyball can’t shake slump, Who is the nation’s top college football team? loses 5th match in a row Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Miami Hurricanes Very few things are cer- AfterAFC a wildEast Winner:weekend of col- tainNew in life: England death, Patriots taxes and lege football, where four of the Alabama football. 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On theMiami other has side proven itself time-and-time again of the After ball, a crushingNew England’s loss to defense proved to be just as strong as they this season, and there shouldn’t ledDeshaun the league Watson last and year the inClemson fewest points allowed. Tigers in the national title game be any doubt about whether this team means business lastAFC season, West the Winner: Tide has come roaring back with a vengeance. Two weeks ago, Miami took Oakland Raiders Though they graduated several down then-13th-ranked Virginia players to the NFL last season, Tech 28-10. For those who still When the Oakland Raiders announced they would be relocating Nick Saban has his team in the weren’t convinced, they should be tomidst Las ofVegas another in titlethe hunt.near future, Marshawnnow, as the Lynch Canes decided blew the to doors come out Amongof retirement the talented and sign with theoff ofteam. third-ranked Lynch’s Notredecision Dame was in basedSoutheastern on a single Conference, goal: bringing thelast Lombardi Saturday’s Trophy 41-8 dominating back to his hometownAlabama boasts of Oakland. a perfect Along 10-0 with Lynchvictory. in the backfield, quarterback Derekrecord. Carr Just has like one championship of the best wide receiver The 2017tandems Hurricanes in Amari have Cooper the andteams Michael of the Crabtreepast, The tozero throw in the the ballswagger to. of the 2001 National Tide’sWith loss Khalil column Mack is a leadingresult of the defense,Championship this Raiders squad. team Their will high- be excitingtheir elite to defense.watch no This matter year’s who is onflying, the field. hard-hitting Even Oakland’s defense setsspecial photo via bradleybraves.com teamsquad unit features keeps the viewers likes ofcaptivated shut- withthe tonefan-favorite and images Marquette of Hurricane King bootingdown corner punts. Minkah Fitzpatrick, defenders wearing the turnover run stuffing defensive tackle chain keeps opposing offenses up Da’RonAFC NorthPayne Winner:and hard-hitting at night. safety Ronnie Harrison. Miami has overcome every photo via Scout Archives Pittsburgh Steelers Most of Alabama’s critics are challenge thrown at them this season en route to a 9-0 record. skepticalThe Steelers, of the offense,led by theirbut the high- powered offense, will capture Before their matchup with the theTide AFC have enoughNorth forweapons the secondto consecutive year. Pittsburgh was photo via BradleyBraves.com Fighting Irish even began last ablehang to with finish anyone. with Quarterbackan impressive 11-5 record last season, despite Saturday, the Hurricanes had missingJalen Hurts some has of proven their hetop can talent. Star running back Le’Veon Bell was beat teams both with his legs and already clinched the ACC Coastal sidelined for the first three games, and Martavis Bryant missed the his arm. Receiver Calvin Ridley is Division title, setting them up a entire season as the pair dealt with suspension issues. one of the top pass catchers in the date with Clemson in the ACC The Steelers are reloaded, having all their playmakers back to join game. And when times get tough, title game. anthey offense have Bothat Scarbrough torched inopposing the defenses Kevin last will season, say that thanks Alabama to the league’sback field top to widehand receiverthe ball offAntonio to. Brown.is the best Pittsburgh’s team in the defense nation. Inwas exposed Nick bymay the try Patriots to hype in up the AFC championshipprior seasons, I gamewould’ve last agreed season, whichMiami’s cost defense, them a but trip the to teamthe Super Bowl.with him,While but thisslightly year, he’simproved, Junior Yavianliz Rosado returns a serve against Illinois State University on photo by Kayla Johnson thelacks Steelers much-needed defense playoffis still lacking,experi- butwrong. their The offense Crimson is dominant Tide are to the Nov 11. The libero posted a team-high 18 digs in the match. pointence. itThe may Canes not matter. also don’t have banged up and haven’t been chal- any standout players on the offen- lenged at all this season. This is siveAFC side South of the Winner: ball, which will not the same Alabama team as in years past. They’ve lost a multi- BY ROLAND SOMORIN endTennessee up costing Titans them. Off-staff Reporter 29-27. helped her break the Bradley The Hurricanes can keep their tude of great players to the NFL The Braves served the ball season digs record of 606 that chainThe – theTennessee only bling theTitans Crimson are poisedand are to vulnerable win their to division an upset. after Bradley volleyball kicked off well for the entire match, finish- was set in 1985. Rosado recorded justTide missing needs is outthe ring.on the playoffs last Ifyear. U didn’t The know,Titans nowposted U do: a 9-7 The Miami Hurricanes are the its final homestand of the season ing with, five aces. According her 607th dig of the season, and record last season and seemed to be destined for a playoff berth until best football team in the nation. last Saturday, facing I-74 rival to Price-Torok, Bradley’s solid 18th of the match on the final Marcus Mariota - Kevin Lindgren - Nick Konow Illinois State University. The effort from the service line dis- point. suffered a season- Braves took the floor with the rupted the Redbirds’ game plan. Bradley, will look to fin- hopes of not only knocking off “I thought we served very ish its season on a high note, their rival, but correcting a four- well, which knocked them out as the team continues its final match losing streak, as well. The of system,” Price-Torok said. home stretch of 2017 at 7 p.m. Redbirds were up to the chal- “[They] led to us securing some tonight against the University lenge and took the match 3-1. important points.” of Evansville. The Braves The Braves jumped out to a Bradley attempted to mount wrap things up as they take 16-14 lead in the first set before another comeback effort in the on Indiana State University at an 8-0 run by the Redbirds third set. The Redbirds jumped 7 p.m. tomorrow in their final helped them take the opener out to a 12-5 lead, but the Braves match of the year. 25-17. chipped away and cut the deficit Head coach Coral Price- to just one at 17-16. Three Illinois Torok said her team played well State errors allowed Bradley to overall, but needed to better square the set at 20-20, however execute its game plan. the Redbirds collected them- “We had a great match, but selves and pulled away to win it came down to some errors in the set. our execution,” Price-Torok said. Junior Erica Haslag would “The opposing team did well in not let her team go down quietly Roland Somorin is a junior their adjustments, and that led in the fourth. The outside hitter economics major from Naperville, to their victory.” put up eight kills and six digs in Illinois. He is an Off-staff Reporter Bradley came out more the frame. Her performance was for The Scout. aggressively in the second and not enough, though, as Illinois Questions or comments can be put together a comeback rally of State took the set, along with the directed at [email protected]. their own. After falling behind match, 25-21. edu 22-17, sophomore Hannah Haslag turned in her 16th Angeli got her team back in the double-double of the season match with a kill that ignited with 18 kills and 13 digs, and a 5-0 run. The Braves held off Angeli added her team-best 21st three Illinois State set points double-double of the year with before a clinching ace from 40 assists and 11 digs. junior Yavianliz Rosado, to win Rosado’s 18-dig performance November 17, 2017 A11 SPORTS THE SCOUT Women’s basketball blows past nonconference foes

BY RONAN KHALSA White’s ability she can turn to on Off-staff Reporter the bench. “Nyjah’s got a lot of tools,” The Bradley women’s bas- Gorski said. “She’s very athletic ketball team took the court at and once the game slows down Renaissance Coliseum twice this for her a little bit she’s going to week, and twice came away with be very very good.” a victory. The Braves opened After a standout freshman their nonconference schedule campaign, sophomore forward last Friday, taking down the Chelsea Brackman will play a University of Nebraska-Omaha pivotal role for Bradley this sea- 69-56 and followed it up with son. Brackman, along with sev- a 88-44 win over Lincoln eral other Braves, is tasked with University on Wednesday. filling the void left by star guard Bradley struggled with hit- Leti Lerma who graduated last ting shots in the first half against spring. the Mavericks, but their hustle Averaging 8.5 points and 5.5 on the defensive end kept things rebounds through the first two close. games, Brackman said she’s Head coach Andrea Gorski thrilled with how talented the said her team looked tense to freshman are and is excited for start the game, which contrib- the season. uted to their scoring woes. The “The team’s goal this year Braves came out much more is definitely to get more wins,” loose in the second half though, Brackman said. “We lost Leti, and found their offensive but we gained some really rhythm. The team shot 68 per- good players, so we should be cent from the field in the final 20 alright.” minutes. Gorski said she is looking for- “We got good looks in the ward to the team growing as a first half, but our defense kept unit and continuing to play well us in the game,” Gorski said. defensively. “At halftime, we told the team “We have to shore up our to play loose and assured them half court offense a little bit, and shots will fall.” move with more of a purpose Freshman Nyjah White posted the first double-double of her career against Junior transfer point guard photo by Kayla Johnson from the opening tip,” Gorski Lincoln University on Nov.15. Shunseere Kent, who played said. “We have got to come out 35 minutes and finished with with a good rebounding effort, 17 points, led the charge for and if we do, it will pay off for Bradley coming out of halftime. The Braves came out with all The Braves jumped out to a “It was good to see everyone us.” Gorski said she was happy to cylinders firing on Wednesday 41-23 lead at the half thanks to a touch the ball.” Off to their first 2-0 start to see how quickly Kent is finding and drubbed the Lincoln balanced scoring attack. Freshman guard Nyjah White a season since 2013-14, Bradley her role in the offense. University Blue Tigers 88-44. “We had a lot of people in paced the Braves, putting up will face an early challenge as “Shunseere is a dynamic type Bradley not only displayed there in the first half and I was team-highs of 14 points and 13 they open a four-game road of player,” Gorski said. “She was their offensive prowess, but also glad to see everyone scoring rebounds along with five assists. swing Saturday in Champaign able to penetrate and get some showcased their depth, as the rather than a lot of shots from Gorski said it’s a great feeling with a 2 p.m. matchup against pull up jumpers.” bench combined for 53 points. one or two players,” Gorski said. knowing she has a player with the University of Illinois. Off the post Soccer misses out on MVC Championship appearance

BY JUSTIN LIMOGES next year. Men’s Soccer All-Tournament team. Sports Reporter “I honestly thought the second Looking ahead to next season, half and overtimes were as good as DeRose said the team will lose The Bradley soccer team’s season any other final attacking half we’ve some key players, so rebuilding the came to an abrupt end last Friday, played,” DeRose said. “They barely defense as well as shoring up the as they fell to the No. 2-seeded cleared two balls off the line in the offense will be a necessity. University of Central Arkansas in end. Overall, though, we didn’t lose “[Junior] Alex Ciaramitaro is the the Missouri Valley Conference our last five games and played well only returning player in our back Semifinals. The Braves closed out [during the tournament].” five,” DeRose said. “Again, we’ll have regulation with a 1-1 draw, but lost With neither squad able to find to get in situations where we’re in the following penalty shootout the back of the net in extra time, the getting to our second goal plateau, 8-7. teams went to penalty kicks with a and then we can take the next step. Freshman forward Gerit spot in the MVC Championship on The new guys we brought in did Wintermeyer scored the first goal the line. The Braves and the Bears very well and scored a lot. We need of the game, giving Bradley the 1-0 traded goals with their first seven another dimension for that next advantage in the 22nd minute. Senior penalty kicks. After UCA converted season.” defender Jacob Taylor provided the their eighth attempt successfully, assist with one of his signature long- Bradley forward Roman Schindler distance throw-ins. saw his shot rattle off the crossbar. The Braves lead would disap- As a result, Bradley concluded its Justin Limoges is a sophomore pear within a matter of 36 seconds, 2017 season 11-7-3 overall. Central sports communication major from though, as the Bears pressed aggres- Arkansas went on to claim the MVC Troy, Vermont. He is a Sports Reporter sively off the restart and scored the Championship, by taking down for The Scout. equalizer on a rebound. Missouri State University, 1-0, in Questions or comments can be The score remained knotted at extra time last Sunday. directed at [email protected] Junior forward Frank Bak puts a shot on the end of regulation, forcing the photo by Justin Limoges Several Braves were recognized goal Nov. 8 against Drake University. game into extra time. Both teams for their efforts this season, includ- were unable to pull ahead, but the ing midfielder Younes Dayekh, who closest opportunity came from a UCA defender. the Braves played exceptionally bet- was named MVC Freshman of the senior Clark Emerson, whose shot According to head coach Jim ter than their opponents, and the Year. Taylor and Wintermeyer were was barely saved off the goal-line by DeRose, despite not getting the win team will look to build on this finish also both named to the 14-man MVC A12 THE SCOUT November 17, 2017

INSIDE: Rosado in the record books Junior libero Yavianliz Rosado Cross country A9 broke Bradley’s 32-year-old Soccer A11 season digs record, notching @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS her 607th against Illinois State. Page A10 www.bradleyscout.com Yavianliz Rosado Men’s basketball grits out 2-0 start BY NICK KONOW Sports Editor in 15 points along with eight rebounds and four assists, while After an undefeated preseason, sophomore guard Darrell Brown the Bradley men’s basketball team added 10 points and four assists. took the floor at Carver Arena last According to Kennell, he does Saturday, for its first meaningful not have a preference between game of the year. The Braves kept coming off the bench or starting their winning ways going, taking for the Braves and has been pro- down Indiana University-Purdue ductive in both roles. Head coach University Indianapolis 68-53 in Brian Wardle said Kennell is just the season opener. looking to make a positive impact Bradley struggled to pull away any way he can. early, as the Jaguars switching “I don’t think it matters to between man and zone stifled the him; he’s just a hooper,” Wardle Braves’ offense. That proved to be said. “It was great to see him come true until sophomore guard Nate in and give us some punch off the Kennell checked into the game bench.” with 16:30 left in the first half. While the offense hit some Kennell sparked a 13-0 run, rough stretches, such as the final pouring in a quick nine points on 7:10 of the first half in which three straight 3-pointers, to give the Braves did not score, Bradley Bradley a 17-5 lead they would remained consistent defensively hold for the remainder of the throughout the game. photo by Justin Limoges game. “It was a great step for us. We “I was just taking what the didn’t let our offensive struggles defense gave me,” Kennell said. “I affect how we defended and how have to give credit to players hit- we competed on the other end,” ting me when I was open. We’re Wardle said. “That was nice to see going to have different guys step the first game of the year. We had up every game; I guess tonight that drought in the first half, but was just one of mine.” we still strung together six stops In the second half, IUPUI cut in a row.” Bradley’s lead to five. The Braves The Braves also returned were once again bailed out by to Carver Arena Tuesday, fac- Kennell’s hot hand, who put up ing off against the University eight points in a five-minute of Delaware. A strong defensive Sophomore Nate Kennell came off the bench against Indiana University – photo by Justin Limoges stretch, and sealed the victory for effort and 15 points from junior Purdue University Indianapolis on Nov. 11. The guard put up a team-high 19 Bradley. Luuk van Bree propelled the points in the Braves season opener. Kennell finished with a career- Braves to a win. The 2-0 start is best 19 points to pace the Braves. Bradley’s first since the 2013-14 Wardle said he was pleased do that,” van Bree said. “My team- Thomas said he’s excited about Senior Donte Thomas also chipped season. with how his team came away mates found me in some good the team’s hot start and hopes to with a victory in the physical places to hit some shots and I was continue their solid play in the matchup. able to knock them down.” Bahamas. “I’m proud of our guys for According to van Bree, this “We’re off to a great start, pulling out a win like this,” year, the team is ready to com- and it feels good,” Thomas said Wardle said. “It was a grind-it-out pete, and team chemistry is at an “Hopefully, we can push this game, and it’s good to get one of all-time high. through to the Bahamas trip and those early in the season.” “I think we’re a lot farther come back with a championship.” Thomas grabbed 10 rebounds ahead of where we’ve been all and sophomore Koch Bar collected the years I’ve been here, espe- six to help the Braves dominate cially chemistry-wise,” van Bree Nick Konow is a junior sports second-chance points by a 22-8 said. “That just helps us so much communication major from Chicago, margin. because as long as we’re playing Illinois. He is The Scout’s Sports Van Bree, who missed the together, we’re always going to be Editor. second half of Bradley’s season in position to win.” Questions or comments can be opener after he strained his foot, The Braves tip off the their directed at [email protected] said it felt good to get back on the first of three games in Islands of floor. the Bahamas Showcase at 10 a.m. “I just wanted to get out there today against the University of and play hard, and I was able to Vermont.

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-@KeeperKetterer- Goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew and former Bradley Brave, Logan Ketterer on GQ naming Colin Kaepernick citizen of the year.