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Senate delays voting on program eliminations

BY TONY XU Editor-in-Chief

On Thursday, the University Senate postponed the voting on three recommendations that would eliminate some degree programs in family and consumer sciences, and programs in the physics and theater departments to March 26. The delay resulted from a realization that an operational MURRAY BAKER BRIDGE procedure in the Faculty Handbook was not followed by the University Strategic Planning Committee. TO CLOSE IN MARCH The handbook, a binding document for the Senate, states that the committee shall provide a written notice to the Senate body before The Murray Baker Bridge is scheduled to undergo construction beginning on March 29 through Oct. 31. The university has suggested a specific a recommendation for program route to campus. photo by Haley Johnson elimination can be considered. The handbook also states that the BY HALEY JOHNSON (IDOT). Charles met with IDOT to create a university advises drivers to instead affected department shall have a News Editor Approximately 67,000 vehicles specific route for those coming to take a left at Romeo B. Garrett cross the bridge each day, according Bradley that will avoid interstate Avenue after the bridge to get to chance to provide a written reaction Peoria drivers, beginning to IDOT. With the closure, that traffic. Bradley more efficiently. to accompany the committee’s on March 29, will be affected by traffic will now have to be entirely “For events like commencement, “We’ve chosen this route partly recommendation. construction that may increase their rerouted. The Public Information visit days, [and] Ollie events, people because there’s already signage The recommendation to eliminate commutes by up to an hour. Officer for the IDOT, Paul Wappel, are going to need to know this there directing you to Bradley,” all theater majors was introduced by The Murray Baker Bridge, the said he doesn’t anticipate any information,” Charles said. Charles said. “It’s easier for traffic to President Gary Roberts as a senator, main route between East Peoria and decrease in travel to East Peoria. According to IDOT, a general just follow the signs.” after the committee rejected the Peoria, will close for renovation until While IDOT has suggested an GPS will route traffic from the Bob recommendation, with 7 to 6 votes, late October, according to the Illinois alternative route for general traffic, Michel Bridge through Perry Street see BRIDGE last Friday. Department of Transportation University Spokesperson Renee back to the interstate. However, the The two recommendations to Page A3 eliminate all physics degree programs and half of the family and consumer sciences degree programs were brought up by the committee. Williams Dining Hall renovation put on hold “I decided that it is important that the Senate consider all of these happening in Williams Hall over the planned construction project has are implemented, others are not,” BY ANGELINE SCHMELZER recommendations, and not just the summer 2020 and it’s going to be the been put on hold. Thomas said. “When reviewing any Assistant News Editor ones that the strategic planning premier spot on campus for dining – “That project was way down proposed changes weighing the committee got voted to send Although it was never yes, even better than Geisert.” the road and we had designs and associated costs, potential impact forward,” Roberts said at Thursday’s announced to all students, many Gayle Hanson, former general everything drawn up, but at the and the timing of the changes are Senate meeting, before the voting were anticipating a renovation for manager of dining services at Bradley, moment we suspended that project taken into consideration.” was postponed. the dining facilities in Williams Hall. confirmed the plan at Student Senate because we can’t get it under budget,” According to Roberts, the project Roberts explained that the As of this week, the project has been meeting on Sept. 16, 2019. According Roberts said. was going to be paid with a long- decisions were difficult, but need to put on hold. to Hanson, there would be a remodel According to Nathan Thomas, term, no-interest loan from Aramark. go forward. The project was first announced to of Williams dining facilities next vice president for student affairs, “The cost of the project is just “We have to make, sometimes, Student Admission Representatives summer. This would have included the university has been considering more than we’re able to finance, painful and gut-wrenching decisions (STARS) in August and to the changing the appearance of both a renovation and expansion of so that’s on hold at the moment,” ... Saying ‘no’ to a four-year phase Student Senate in September. the dining hall and Center Court to Williams dining for the past six Roberts said. “But hopefully out to only two percent of chronically According to an email sent to make it one facility. months. sometime in the fairly near future, STARS on Aug. 30 and obtained by This Thursday, University “In a given year there are we’ll be able to move forward with SENATE The Scout, tour guides were told President Gary Roberts announced many proposed changes across the that kind of project.” see to say “major renovations will be at the University Senate meeting that university that get reviewed; some Page A3 A2 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS

Starting a business in Illinois • At approximately 12:05 a.m. Feb. 14, BUPD received a For those looking to start a business, a workshop will take place on Monday, Feb. 24 from 3 to 5 report that an unknown person had spray-painted words p.m. at Fondulac Bank, 201 Clock Tower Drive in East Peoria. The informal workshop, presented and symbols on the wall of the Duryea Parking Deck. A by Bradley University’s Illinois Small Business Development Center, is free and will review how work order has been placed to remove the paint. to get a tax ID number, getting a business name registered and more. For more information, email [email protected] or call 309-677-2992. • A male unaffiliated with Bradley was arrested by BUPD during a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant Black history trivia brunch at the corner of Western Avenue and Moss Avenue at The Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) and the National Society of Black approximately 8 p.m. Feb. 14. He was released later by the county after it was discovered that another person had Engineers are hosting a black history trivia brunch tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Garrett Center. They been using his name as an alias. are providing free food from Cracker Barrel and the winning trivia team will receive Amazon gift cards. No RSVP is needed. • Police were called to the Delta Upsilon fraternity house at approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 15 when an unknown Paint Night at Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl suspect partially entered through a window before Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl will host a night of cocktails and art in East Peoria at 7 p.m. Tickets are $37 fleeing. The suspect apparently had two accomplices. per person and art supplies are provided. Contact Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl at 309- 427-3300 for more Nothing was taken. information.

• A student received an email on Feb. 6, apparently Mountain Dulcimer Folk music concert forwarded from her mother, suggesting that she become a Heirloom Folk Art School is hosting the Mountain Dulcimer Folk music concert tomorrow at Shore “secret shopper” for a given company. She was instructed Acres Park located at 100 Park Boulevard in Chillicothe. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and includes a to buy gift cards and mail them to an unknown suspect. variety of different artists. The event is open to the public and tickets are $10. For more information, She reported to the police on Feb. 18 that she thought she had been defrauded. call 309-676-2787. February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS

BRIDGE The Bradley Speech Team continued from page A1

In order to communicate the Senior health science major Sierra puts on Black History Showcase alternative route, the university Hedin is from Bloomington and created a page, bradley.edu/ travels to East Peoria at least once directions, that contains a a week either to go home or to get downloadable map with the new groceries. directions. Charles has also set up “If I can avoid traffic and go meetings with administration to somewhere else, even if it’s far away, spread communication to the campus I would prefer that than sitting in community. traffic,” Hedin said. “The bridge was “Keep in mind it’s going to take closed a couple of times this summer a lot longer to get there, and I’d say and I took alternate routes.” avoid peak travel times,” Charles said. For more information about the For students who frequently bridge project and traffic updates, travel to East Peoria, this closure will visit gettingaroundpeoria.com. be more of an inconvenience.

The speech team performed at Dingledine Music Center Saturday night in honor of Black History Month. photo by Ellie Hawkins

BY ELLIE HAWKINS students an experience they may tournament, a student must place in Contributor not otherwise get on campus. the top three at three tournaments Saturday night’s program earlier in the season, which Edlund Bradley’s nationally ranked ranged from educational to comedic has already achieved for the year speech team put on its seventh to moving. It featured spoken- with her comedic yet emotional annual Black History Showcase at word poetry speaking, program performance on soul food. Dingeldine Music Center to display oral interpretation, informative As a senior, she said this season their talents, while offering a speaking, duo interpretation and is extra special to her. minority perspective to those who after-dinner speaking. “It’s wild that this is my last attended. Performer and senior public one,” Edlund said. “I did the same “As the only black professor in health education major Cassie genre and event my freshman year, the communications department, Edlund believes the event also so it’s kind of come full circle.” I’ve noticed that a lot of people’s benefits the speech team, giving The speech team has multiple perceptions of black people have them more experience performing events throughout the year that come from the media,” assistant in front of a crowd. students and other community forensics coach Tia Collins said. “It’s really cool having people members are invited to attend. “This is an opportunity for people come in here, and they get to learn Coming up, they will have their to come judgement free and just about new topics and they go out “Night before Nationals” event, consume art that is geared to make into the world and just view it which will take place on March 30 you feel a certain way. It will make differently,” Edlund said. in the Neumiller Lecture Hall. They you stronger once you leave, and While some of these students welcome the community for a night more informed.” prepared just for this event, Edlund of performance, as the team gets This is Collins’ first year as is shaping her performance for her ready to travel across the country for assistant coach of the forensics future competition at nationals. the Forensic Association’s National team. She said events like this give In order to compete at a national Championship Tournament. The university has proposed an alternative route for traffic to campus that can be found at bradley.edu/directions. illustration by Bradley University

SENATE continued from page A1 underperforming programs from imperiled the Senate’s ability to act highly public lobbying campaign,” university and then create a business under committee’s procedure, our own financial standpoint is on the issue, and believes all three Roberts said. “In my mind, it became model that will allow it to survive he suggests that to be treated the not being a good faith partner in recommendations deserve the full imperative that the Senate be allowed and thrive,” Roberts said. “What I same as the other elimination seeking solutions to our huge and consideration of the Senate. to weigh in on this issue.” fear is that the concept of shared recommendations and delayed the growing financial plate,” Roberts “Once the provost’s Roberts said that if the Senate governance will be damaged, and the voting to March. said. “Eliminating programs that recommendations were announced rejects the recommendations, it will faculty voice diminished or maybe The committee will now drain resources are not about their to the world last month, they then send the wrong message to the Board even lost if the board loses its faith in prepare its written responses for academic merit or integrity, it is became very highly publicized and of Trustees and eventually harm the the faculty’s judgment and courage.” recommendations and present the about financial viability.” then did the recommendation, with faculty shared governance concept. Even though the elimination recommendations on Thursday, Roberts said he had concerns that respect to theater, became the subject “I’m not afraid that the board will recommendations introduced by March 26 at 3:10 p.m. in the student publicity surrounding the issue had of a well-orchestrated and massive not do what is necessary to save the Roberts is not technically constituted center ballroom.

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BY VERONICA BLASCOE When Gorman arrived three years ago he revamped Copy Editor the plans for the BECC, which had been in the works for years. Although technical issues initially delayed moving Various firms competed to design the technology classes into the Business and Engineering Convergence in the building; the winner was a company called Center, technology now looks to be facilitating Diversify, which produced their own proposal specifying innovation. equipment and wiring requirements. When the BECC was initially conceptualized, Dean The main interfaces and routers were produced by Lex Akers of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and a company called Crestron, but the monitors and other Technology and Darryl Ransom, the former dean of the hardware are from various producers. Foster College of Business, studied outside companies The audio-visual equipment in the BECC was roughly and intel organizations. The collaborative spaces and $6 million of the total $100 million spent on the building open layout of the BECC are similar to high-tech offices. itself. Most of the classrooms are built and designed with “You go about all of the interviews and try to figure collaborative learning in mind. Majority of the seating out what the actual functional need is of how we teach, is in “pods,” small tables at which students can sit and how students are wanting and desiring to learn,” Gorman converse together, generally featuring USB and HDMI said. “You guys want it to work, we want it to work, ports. The contents of student laptops can also be that’s my goal.” projected onto the monitors at the head of the room at photos by Katelyn Edwards the discretion of the professor. “So far, the only thing we’ve really used is the TV,” said Megan Jones, senior business major. “But the professor just project the thing that’s on the main screen on all the TVs, which I personally think is unnecessary … I do like, though, that they have charging ports.” Those in charge of the business college feel that the building will generate better communication between students. “I think the thing that we’re trying to really instill is collaboration,” said Matthew O’Brien, Interim Dean of the Foster College of Business. “Most of the environments, the technology, the layout of the floorplan, the building itself, is supporting ‘what can we do to have great interactions?’” Several courses in the Foster College of Business require partnering with an outside firm, and the BECC is designed to facilitate that interaction. “What [we’re] trying to do is … ‘what are the tools that are available to us and how do we get students used to using those technological tools and applying those tools for better outcomes for them?’” O’Brien said. Prior to the move into the BECC, a “training room” was established in Morgan Hall that mimicked the technology available in the BECC. This process allowed instructors to discover and troubleshoot issues such as the complicated nature of the lecture-recording features. “We held massive amounts of interviews with faculty,” said Zachary Gorman, Bradley’s Chief Information Officer. “We asked, ‘what do we need to do? What are your goals for this space?’ What does convergence mean for both colleges?’” February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS Springing into a job

BY CONOR MCENTEE internships and full-time jobs.” Copy Editor Another student felt that the fair brought a variety of employers. Students filled the Renaissance “There’s definitely something Coliseum yesterday with hopes and here for everyone,” Quinn Donnelly, ambitions of receiving a full-time job sophomore computer science major, or internship this summer. said. “If there’s one complaint I have The Spring Job and Internship though is that it’s kind of hard Fair let employers and students to pick out from literally 150 plus interacted to learn more about each here, so it’s overwhelming to say other. Some employers present the least.” included State Farm insurance, Girl Some students anticipated that Scouts of Central Illinois, Enterprise the fair would be easy to navigate. Rent-A-Car and Caterpillar Inc. “My expectations were [for it] to Jon Neidy, executive director of be a nice layout where I would be the Smith Career and assistant vice able to look at all the businesses and president of student affairs explained find them fairly easily. Logan Pulido, what the fair gave to students. junior business economics major, “We are trying to provide said. “Along with friendly staff to opportunities for students to be as help along the way and recruiters exposed to as many companies as actively looking to talk to Bradley possible, and for those companies to students.” be exposed to those good qualities Pulido also expected that the our students are bringing to those employers present would help him jobs,” Neidy said. along in his professional journey. Additionally, Neidy said that “I am just trying to get my feet 161 employers were registered at wet, trying to get an internship,” the fair while one or two cancelled Pulido said. “Trying to get some or a few showed up outside the money over the summer and trying original schedule. The Spring Job to get a role in the business sector, and Internship Fair seems similar but which will help the development of has notable differences. my professional career.” “The spring job fair has fewer At the end of the day, Neidy employers at it. Otherwise, it’s hopes that students take away structured exactly the same as the fall valuable lessons from the fair. job fair,” Neidy said. “The difference “I hope students come away with in the number of employers is an understanding that although they several of the larger companies that have an ideal company in mind there attend only do their recruiting in are a lot of very good companies to the fall. So, it’s a little bit smaller work for and that they should be overall because some companies open to all kinds of opportunities,” The Smith Career Center held its annual Spring Job and Internship Fair featuring over 150 different have already filled their quotas for Neidy said. employers. photos by Kayla Johnson

The authority behind Darling Authority

BY MELODY HAMPTON followers that posts not only potentially buy you know, type of Contributor outfits, but also memes to attract thing,” Konopka said. new customers. Her goal is to expand on the Though Natalie Konopka is still To figure out what clothes she growth that DA has experienced in a student, she wanted to launch wants to sell for the next season, its first year of operation. her business right away. The idea Konopka does online shopping of Konopka advises other students of Darling Authority (DA) came her own at wholesale websites and with passions for business to start about during a road trip, when tries to find pieces she would wear. right away. Konopka’s friend mentioned She also looks for pieces that “Honestly, just go for it,” someone else she knew that had she knows will be popular, and Konopka said. “The biggest step started a boutique. from the pieces she’s found, she in starting your own business or Konopka’s goal is to offer will create a style board with all doing anything … you just have pieces that push women’s style the pieces to make sure they all are to jump in feet first and just limits while looking and feeling on theme and on brand. really decide to go for it. Do comfortable. She said she plans to move your research, but definitely just “I want to inspire women to to Orlando, Florida after she put yourself all in. There’s always do it all, and I’m kind of hoping to graduates in May and expand DA room for whatever your skills are serve as an example of a girl that by potentially opening up a brick and your expertise is.” … wants to do whatever she wants and mortar and expanding her To learn more or to shop the and sky is the limit,” said Konopka, online base. new line, visit darlingauthority. a senior professional sales and In the day and age of body com or @darlingauthority on public relations double major. positivity, Konopka said the lack of Instagram. Because DA does not have a size expansion was because of the brick and mortar store yet, it is lack of resources. thriving through the store’s online “In Florida, I want to come out presence. It also has a blossoming with like a full line of plus size, not Instagram account with over 3,000 just ‘Oh here’s one top you can

Bradley senior Natalie Konopka started Darling Authority online and plans to expand to a brick and mortar store after graduation. photo via Darling Authority A6 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020 OPINION THE SCOUT Editorial Management [email protected]

Editor-in-Chief Tony Xu Press and protest are not to blame Managing Editor Anthony Landahl News In pressuring the University Senate to faculty the day before the Jan. 30 Senate committee, chaired by Zakahi, missed an [email protected] pass all recommendations to eliminate a meeting. important procedure. This was not helpful handful of degree programs, university For many, this was the first time they to establish public faith in this process. News Editor Haley Johnson president Gary Roberts referred to the saw this large amount of information. And the public was already frustrated. Assistant News Editor Angeline Schmelzer amount of publicity, protest and push back Information overload sets barriers for Students were caught off-guard by Copy Editors Conor McEntee as a “well-orchestrated and massive highly people to understand the situation. the initial news of the proposal. Many Veronica Blascoe public lobbying campaign.” In the culmination of two years of work learned about the proposal through their News Reporters Valerie Vasconez Such criticism is invalid and the and information, it should not be hard professors or news media outlets days Sam Mwakasisi characterization was in poor taste. for Walter Zakahi, Bradley’s provost and before Zakahi sent out his email to all Kaprice Young The University Senate is set up to be senior vice president for academic affairs, students on the afternoon of Feb. 3 with a shared governance body of Bradley to to present his recommendations in a timely redacted information. Sports oversee curriculum and faculty related manner and allow faculty the time to Students were not given the proper [email protected] issues. Senate procedures should be comprehend the circumstances proposed. chance to learn about the situation from conducted through a democratic process Alternatively, he could make these the direct source, and as such, speculation Sports Editor Ronan Khalsa and for the process to function, free press recommendations with the consensus of the and panic was the reaction. The protest Assistant Sports Editor Larry Larson and protest are inevitable and necessary. USPC and forward the recommendations organized on the morning of Feb. 3 outside Sports Reporter Hernan Gutierrez Though the University Strategic as a committee to the Senate at large. the Hartmann Center was a result of this. Planning Committee (USPC) has been Ultimately, USPC is the one tasked with the The Scout is in no position to determine Voice working on the program prioritization for program prioritization as a committee, not if these proposals will solve Bradley’s [email protected] about two years to produce the scores and Zakahi as an executive administrator. financial issues in the long run. Only time rankings for each of the degree programs, Roberts disregarded the rejection vote will tell. But at the moment, if Roberts Voice Editor Jade Sewell the complete results were only announced of USPC to push the recommendation is claiming his decision to push through Assistant Voice Editor Blake McBride in late January. to cut the theater degree programs; he the process is to protect the integrity of Voice Reporter Jossie Ward A pages-long email with multiple also introduced the recommendation as the Senate, lack of communication with documents, including one spreadsheet that an individual senator. This was an act the students and mischaracterizing outside Design has over 10 tabs and hundreds of rows in that overrides the very process that he efforts will only undermine its process. each tab, was only sent out to full-time claims to protect. Not to mention the Design Editor Erin Martiens Graphics Editor Sophia Post Multimedia Designer Carson Allen

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Photo Editor Katelyn Edwards Getting through the troubles of interracial dating Assistant Photo Editor Kayla Johnson Podcast [email protected] dating. When my grandmother found and tell them what’s happening. While Producer for Sports Joey Wright out about my “first” boyfriend, I thought I never want to see my family as evil, I she would just be mad about me dating. need to at least view their behavior as Instead, she questioned me for unacceptable. Advertising dating outside my race. I know that I would want the truth [email protected] I honestly don’t know what my if it were me. Advertising Manager John Finn response was, but I can tell you that Do keep in mind that this is not just Advertising Representative Jalen Craglione it most definitely wasn’t the right one. difficult for you, but for your minority Marilyn Gutierrez That was my first mistake, I didn’t tell partner also. This is a common trauma her that my boyfriend brings out the for people of color. If you’re not familiar best of me. with those issues, then it’s best to listen Adviser While it may seem disrespectful and learn from them at least. at first to tell family that who you I wish that I could say that my entire Chris Kaergard [email protected] date isn’t their choice, it’s the truth. family isn’t prejudiced after years of me Especially when they’ve disrespected dating my boyfriend. Unfortunately, I Valerie Vasconez you and your lover first. The issue just think that they’ve gotten better at _ _ _ [email protected] doesn’t stop at who you may date. hiding it around me. News Reporter It’s going to also affect your in-laws After talking with my boyfriend The Scout when your family does the most to about the situations I’ve been through, (309) 677-3067 | BradleyScout.com avoid them. That happened to me he knows that I’m not going to put up 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Sisson Hall 319 College years are the ones where when I first started dating my current with the prejudice behavior anymore. Peoria, IL 61625 stuCollege years are the ones where boyfriend senior year. I’m taking steps to call out my family _ _ _ students can possibly make lasting We both did well in our academics because they’re not just hurting me or relationships and become a well- and got invited to ceremonies often, but my boyfriend, but also themselves by All letters to the editor must be received by 5 rounded person in culture. For some I would find a few missing faces where having a toxic mentality. p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters students, mixing both of those things my family was, all because they knew If you’re stuck on how to handle longer than 500 words will not be accepted. The Scout will be a whole new type of course. that my boyfriend’s family would also a situation, the help of a therapist, reserves the right to edit letters for inappropriate I’ve been in an interracial content. All letters must include the writer’s name, be there. spiritual leader or even online forums contact information and relationship to Bradley. relationship for over two years now. I That moment made me realize where couples face the same problems can speak from both a perspective as Responses to published letters will be eligible for that even if I never take action, they could really help. print only the week following their appearance in the a minority and as someone who was are going to miss the most important Not having your family’s support for Scout. Any emails directed to members of the Scout scared to hear my family’s opinions of moments in their life because of their your relationship can suck. Just know staff may be published as letters. me dating out of my race. discriminatory patterns. I ended up that actual court cases protect your In high school, I wasn’t really talking about it with my boyfriend and right to love, not your family. All content published are propety of The Scout and allowed to have a boyfriend. My chatty how I felt. may not be reproduced or published without written permissions from The Scout. cousin, who found out through my I found that the best way to handle aunt, told my whole family that I was this is to be honest with your partner The Scout is published by members of the undergraduate student body of Bradley University. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the university. February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT B1

‘Harley Quinn’ - Jake Paul - Vegetarian fast food ‘The Wolves’ stands out from the pack

BY JOSSIE WARD Voice Reporter Instead of simply logging into Netflix, Hulu or Disney+, maybe it’s time to come out of hibernation for the winter and experience what’s blooming in Hartmann Center. With an all-female cast, the Bradley theatre department is kicking off this year with “The Wolves,” a play about the trials and tribulations of a high school indoor soccer team. The cast does a phenomenal job at conveying the roller coaster of emotions the players face at every obstacle and challenge they confront. The twists and turns of the plot keep them on their toes, but the actresses do not disappoint. They deliver their lines with such raw emotion that, at times, it is difficult to imagine that they’re anyone but the character they portray. The play takes advantage of the teenage mentality and personas to sprinkle in comedic relief. For instance, over the course of the production, the players bicker about sex, tampons and hot moms. The immature high school attitude comes across almost too perfectly. The charisma of the actresses is enough to get laughs from the audience, but the wit of the lines doesn’t hurt either. The play may seem light and happy at first glance, but it is not all fun and soccer games. The piece also tackles serious topics such as Plan B, fitting in and dealing with grief. While warming up and stretching, the girls also run their mouths and flex their brain muscles. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the performance, though, was the attention to political and international news as the players debate hot topic issues such as the Khmer Rouge, Abu- Ghraib and immigration camps. All in all, “The Wolves” is a riveting production that is sure to score with any audience. From laughing to crying, this cast is sure to leave an impression. Be sure to check out “The Wolves” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 and 28, or on Sunday, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m.

Bradley theatre’s ‘The Wolves’ runs from Feb. 27 to March 8 and tells the story of a female high school soccer team

photos via Bradley Department of Theatre Arts Weirder things

BY BLAKE MCBRIDE in order to write this article. After reviewing the That being said, it will certainly be Assistant Voice Editor episodes, specifically Hopper’s death scene, it’s interesting to see how this cross-country plot You like “Stranger Things.” I like “Stranger possible that Hopper was able to jump—or fall— plays out over the course of season four. Given Things.” We all like “Stranger Things.” Given the down the metal rafters that held up the platform the spectacular theatrics of the other three, it’s show’s explosively memorable debut in 2016, he stood on. It’s also possible he would’ve been not a stretch to ask where the series can grow it’s hard to remember what the world looked knocked unconscious by the impact of his fall, from here. It appears that all the monsters of like before. “Stranger Things” has become a which would explain why he refused to answer the “Upside Down” have been eliminated and staple of modern pop culture and is easily one when Joy called out to him after the explosion. synthetic versions have taken over in their of Netflix’s most successful original series. After the explosion, we can assume that stead. Now, with the introduction of the new the Russians kidnapped Hopper either for The Duffer brothers originally planned year, fans of the show can expect the much- questioning, research or as payment for his to end the series after four or five seasons, anticipated fourth season to finally grace their crime. In the teaser, we saw Hopper working which begs the question: will the new TV screens. Of course, it should be noted that on a railroad, so he’s certainly in a work camp. season end the show with a if you happen to be someone who hasn’t been But the next question is: how did he survive the bang, or will the series caught up with the show up to season three, it demi-dog at the end of season 3 if he is indeed fizzle into obscurity? may be wise to finish that first, as this article “the American.” will contain spoilers for the third season. Now, this entire theory is obviously very safe With that out of the way, let’s discuss the and practical. It’s much more likely that some big reveal the “Stranger Things” Instagram page stranger things will occur in order for David made on Valentine’s Day: Jim Hopper is back Harbour to reprise his role on our screens. He from the dead with a sick new look. Indeed, at could just as easily be a clone or an alien. That’s the end of season three, we witnessed Hopper get what we love about “Stranger Things.” blown away with the destruction of the portal to The incredibly horrifying and life- the ‘upside-down,’ the parallel dimension filled threatening experiences that the characters with evil creatures that is featured in the show. encounter are the reason that we continue to The question becomes, then, how could Hopper be fans of the show, and Netflix knows it. It’s possibly survive such an explosion? likely that the show will continue to become Luckily for you, dear reader, I’ve taken the more ridiculous over time, and I’m here for time to rewatch the final episodes of season three it! B2 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020

A new potentially dangerous Beware the Mercury retrograde financial exploit by Jake Paul BY JADE SEWELL reading out of curiosity, there are Voice Editor a few things you can do to combat BY SYDNI ADAMS of influencers, Team 10. Edfluence required you to This Tuesday, I slipped up my Murphy’s law until March 10: Contributor pay $7 for access, at which point you would be able front steps, shattering my phone Jake Paul is at it again. to enter the platform and then spend around $60 to and ripping my favorite pair of work 1. Avoid making any big We could rehash a million of the insidious or actually unlock all the features of the product he khakis. decisions. just downright annoying things that Jake Paul has boasted. All of his exclusive videos were poorly-edited Two nights ago, my best friend Mercury retrograde is notorious done: his choice of filming in the suicide forest, his and unprofessional, and featured barebones tips on realized that she lost her driver’s for poisoning any opportunities general disrespect for other cultures or his deliberate the life of an up-and-coming influencer. license. She leaves for Arizona this found during it. Signing any contract, objectification of women. We could also just forget FFM is a bit different. It would reportedly include weekend and has no alternative ID. whether a house lease or business about him and move on (the preferred option, really). video calls with influencers such as himself, tips on My roommate went relaxing in proposition, may prove unfruitful The third option, of course, is that Jake Paul how to be successful and a structured education on a hot tub last night and woke up at during this period. The internship could launch another business venture in which business affairs. It’s a lot broader than Edfluence was 3 a.m. with a mild case of chlorine you wanted might turn out to be he convinces his young, impressionable fans to pay even pretending to be. poisoning. indentured servitude or your dream him money in order for him to make them rich, FFM’s website is littered with over-the-top Yep, Mercury is in retrograde. house may end up being a living hell. successful and powerful influencers like images of Paul showing off his wealth and But what exactly is the Mercury him. I guess we have to go with the popularity and promises of being able retrograde and why is it synonymous 2. Plan extra time for travel. third option. to live a life where you can freely take with misfortune? This is just a great rule of thumb Recently, Jake Paul, other vacations any time you choose. It’s also Scientifically speaking, the in general. For the next three weeks, creators and a company a platform requiring more money out Mercury retrograde is an orbital give yourself a little cushion time targeting millennials and Gen of its purchasers than the majority phenomenon that causes the planet while driving. It’s much better to be a Z-ers have launched a product of other streaming services, and it’s to look like it’s moving backwards tad early than significantly later. called Financial Freedom the successor of a very dangerous, across our night sky. Due to the Movement (FFM). It’s a $19.99/ exploitative predecessor. planets’ orbital patterns, Mercury is 3. Make a conscious effort to month subscription on all things Jake Paul is undeniably a part of in retrograde three times a year. The remember where you set down of how to be successful in real life. the media that many would choose first retrograde of the year started your important items. It’s eerily similar to his last flop to ignore and for good reasons. As Feb. 18 and will end on the March 10. You don’t want to be the kid of a cash grab: Edfluence. Edfluence he lines up more potential money- The other two retrogrades begin in locked out of their dorm in the middle was a platform where Paul released making scams with little payout, mid-June and October. of the night. exclusive videos in order to teach his however, it will be interesting to see But what does that have to do with fans how to become successful like him, if his young audiences continue to my broken phone? Remember, the Mercury eventually allowing them to gain access let him profit off of their naivety. According to astrology, the retrograde doesn’t necessarily mean to “Team 1000,” a play on words planet Mercury rules over all bad things will happen. Use this time referring to his group communication, travel, commerce to practice preparedness, and you’ll and technology. When it retrogrades, be just fine. Further information is all of these areas tend to spin out of available online if you want to see control. how this retrograde will specifically If you follow astrology or are just affect your sign.

Harley Quinn and the rebranding issue BY HANNI SALATA recent appearance in any other form of media was a subtle Contributor reference in a one-off line heard only in the story mode After a disappointing opening weekend, Warner Bros. of the combat video game “Injustice 2.” The concept of has rebranded their latest superhero film, commonly a group of heroines seeking vengeance against the men known as “Birds of Prey”, proving the point that top who have wronged them is definitely appealing, but in the billing is important. world of DC, the concept has grown cold. Originally, released as “Birds of Prey (And the Advertising the film as centered around Harley Quinn, Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, the while more accurate to the actual plot, does not seem film, centered around the alliance between Harley Quinn, likely to be any more successful. Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya against the Most media surrounding Harley as a character is villain, Black Mask. built on a framework of her relationship with the Joker. Despite heavy marketing, the film only made slightly There’s even a line in “Suicide Squad” that refers to Harley more than $33 million in its opening weekend. That’s as the Joker’s queen, “and God help anyone who dared pretty terrible, considering the movie’s production budget to disrespect his queen,” which glosses over his repeated of 97.1 million. physical abuse and emotional manipulation of her. The film is now being referred to as “Harley Quinn: Additionally, a majority of the Harley Quinn fanbase Birds of Prey” on the websites of several theater chains, consists of younger girls. An R-rated film portraying including AMC, Regal and Cinemark. Amazon’s digital Harley without much interaction with the Joker cuts out preorder, however, along with Fandango and a handful fans and is of little interest to others. of other ticket websites, still lists the movie under the That being said, I did enjoy the movie. My love for original title. Harley is built upon the ways she is depicted as recognizing The manner in which this rebranding was done makes and healing from her abuse. sense. Harley Quinn is the only member of the film’s cast Even her steps backward in various media have been of characters that has already been shown in the DC portrayed in a sympathetic manner. There is no clear path film universe. The Birds of Prey as a group have out of an abusive relationship, and I admire Harley as a never appeared in film before, and even fans who vessel for exploring that. This film not only portrays the have consumed other forms of DC media duality of Harley Quinn as a supervillain with a PhD in may not recognize them without a deep dive psychology, it also contains what may be the first female into the comics. fight scene where a woman bothers to tie her hair back. Personally, I’m not surprised by the No matter your feelings toward or background shortcomings of the film, regardless of knowledge of the premise, it is worth seeing. When you how it’s advertised. go in, don’t hold any expectations toward continuity with The Birds of Prey have not previous incarnations. Just expect to watch a refreshingly been mentioned in any comics candid film about female empowerment and some butt- since early 2018, and their most kicking, and you will not be disappointed. February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT B3

Start spreadin’ Fast food has a the Bloom: new vegetarian look Mike’s coming your way BY JADE SEWELL As far as affordability goes, Taco Bell’s black bean Voice Editor quesarito comes out to just over $2 after tax. Though BY ANTONIO DUCA One of the greatest difficulties of being a vegetarian it’s not high quality, it isn’t completely devoid of the Contributor has always been the lack of options. nutrients my body needs, and it’s certainly better If you’ve been cruising through YouTube recently, watching When I first became a vegetarian, eating out was than eating toast for every meal. Plus, it’s open past “American Idol” clips, Jeffree Star tutorials or perhaps even the “Joe Rogan nearly impossible. Unless I went to a vegetarian- midnight. If I get the munchies and need a snack, I Experience,” you have likely come across presidential campaign ads for a friendly restaurant, like One know I can count on Taco Bell’s drive thru. certain candidate. World, I was straight out of I use to struggle to maintain a healthy diet. An older gentleman, you could say. luck. As a college student, I don’t always have time And if the line, “Hi. Got a small favor to ask of you,” just popped into Until recently. to craft a nutritionally-conscious meal. But your head, no, it’s not that guy. Within the past year now, I can go to almost any restaurant within a The presidential candidate being referred to is a former NewYork or so, fast food producers 10-minute radius and find something filling and mayor and CEO of a renowned Manhattan-based software company, Mike including Dunkin’ Donuts, at least somewhat nutritional. Bloomberg. Burger King and Taco Bell This fast food phenomenon is no surprise. Bloomberg announced his candidacy on Nov. 24, 2019. He entered have begun to release As more people begin to cut down their carbon late in the game, missing the Iowa, Nevada, South Carolina and New vegetarian items or footprint and step toward sustainability, fast Hampshire primaries. This is the process by which able voters can— entire vegetarian menus. food organizations have a greater motivation to essentially—designate a party’s candidate in an upcoming general election, What was once a fast food cater toward these consumers. local election or by-election (an election to fill an upcoming vacancy), in struggle has now become an animal-friendly “I think vegetarian food has definitely become order to narrow the field of candidates in a race. Due to this, he has been smorgasbord. a lot more accessible within the last year,” said Ben able to skip the hassle of several debates. In fact, many of my omnivorous friends prefer the Rodrigues, a sophomore graphic design major. The answer to why this circumstance is of little importance to a man vegetarian options restaurants provide. In general, “Ten years ago, there was nothing. If restaurants like Bloomberg can be summed up using Mr. Eugene Krabbs’s most I find them to be tastier, cheaper and—usually— could expand their menu and maintain the arousing word: money. healthier. options, it would be perfect.” Mike Bloomberg has an estimated personal net worth of over $61 For example, Panera recently released a Baja Though I would still love to see more options, billion and it’s growing. Need I mention that a system we use to rank the grain bowl that includes black beans, a great source including some vegan items, I’m grateful for the world’s richest people is called the Bloomberg Billionaires Index? He has of protein, avocados, a healthy fat, and quinoa, a progress that has been made. already dropped more than $360 million in television ads outspending all power-house grain. of his party rivals and President Trump combined. His campaign expenditures are entirely unprecedented and utterly astronomical. He’s even hitting the kids where it hurts, employing the power of meme-culture to engrave his image on younger voters’ minds. If there’s one thing AMC’s “Mad Men” taught us, it’s that one must never underestimate the power of advertising, especially in this country. Remember Coca-Cola? Political pundits have been fascinated by Bloomberg’s resurgence calling it, “the Bloomberg effect.” Nevertheless, there has been a public outcry of condemnation for these tactics. Some of the suspicion and even derision that many of our younger voters harbor towards wealthy candidates have been voiced. Many warn that this permitting this activity is evidence that there is a looming threat of plutocracy in this country. However, in this up and coming election, some advocates are condoning the fire-with-fire logic. Democrats, more than anything, want to remove Donald Trump from office. The question is whether or not it will take a billionaire to fight a billionaire. It’s interesting to note that, for many years while holding the position of New York mayor, Bloomberg was a registered Republican. Before this, he was a Democrat and is now back with the party. It appears that these moves were merely for political expediency. His orientation and political values lie within the democratic spectrum, but his rules are aligned to win the game. Is Frank Sinatra’s prophecy true? If Mike can make it there, can he make it anywhere? 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From coffee to clinical to kids A day in the life of Jessica Clark

BY REAGHAN WHARF nursing from a young age. said. “She actively engages students to get Contributor “I had a grandfather who was a type- feedback on how we can improve things. two diabetic, severely diabetic to the point I think exciting things are around the JESSICA CLARK New year, new school; it’s scary to take that he lost his feet. And I remember my corner.” the first steps into a building as a student, first encounter of nursing being after he While Clark has a lot on her plate, the let alone as the new associate dean and drew up his insulin, he would let me shoot self-proclaimed “forever optimist” stays director of the Department of Nursing. it into his belly, and then I would help dress confident in her new job. However, in June 2019, this was where his feet,” Clark said. “I was told when I was Those who work with Clark feel that Jessica Clark found herself. very very little that it was like my natural she has made an impact. Before coming to Bradley University, calling.” “Working with Dr. Clark has Clark worked at Indiana State University Clark has big plans for her department, brought a new infusion of energy into in Terre Haute for seven years. She served having already prepared to create a the department,” Grugan said. “Her as the program chair for the Baccalaureate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program prior experience is helping us promote Nursing Completion, an all-undergraduate and brought back the Second Degree our department, our students and our online program where students from Accelerated program. She planned the accomplishments. She has been proactive over 30 states studied to become licensed First Inaugural Research Day for nursing, in interaction with students to gain insight practical nurses and registered nurses. health science and social work students as to how we can improve things to “I was looking for a little bit of a change,” to attend on May 1, and is having an ice enhance their educational outcomes.” Clark said. “I loved what I was doing, cream social for her students. Grugan feels that Clark’s devotion I loved the undergraduate population I “I think the fact that even though it to the department has been beneficial was serving, but I wanted to be in a more is so complex and I get pulled in a lot for faculty and students in the nursing encompassing role of undergrad and grad.” of different directions, it’s never boring,” program. At Bradley, Clark found a job, and Clark said. “What I like about the upper “Dr. Clark has worked to support in Peoria, she found a home to raise her administration at Bradley is that they are faculty and staff in their roles and also family. forever supportive, so any new ideas I to support students,” Grugan said. “The “When I went around on a visit and saw have, anything I have wanted to go after, Peoria Community Health and Human the city in general, Peoria really captured they have been in full support.” Services Scholarship Symposium is a new my attention,” Clark said. “It wasn’t too Amy Grugan, assistant director of endeavor for our college. This collaborative big, it wasn’t too small and I have small nursing, supports Clark’s big plans for the effort between departments in the EHS children so I was looking for a good fit department. College and regional nursing schools is a because my kids were going to enter the “[Clark has] a proactive approach in great opportunity to present their work Jessica Clark took the position of associate dean of the school system.” working collectively with our students and network with peers.” Department of Nursing in June 2019. Clark knew she wanted to go into to achieve positive outcomes,” Grugan photo via Bradley University

BSOC a resource for student organizations

BY RYAN CORNER provided potential solutions to both Contributor While some student organizations gaining new members and keeping have been successful, Lee said BSOC current members engages. Even the best businesses can have is meant to be a resource for not only BSOC helped the president of trouble communicating or experience new but established organizations. Engineers in Entrepreneurship internal problems. Now, student “Just because something works become less stressed with making organizations have somewhere to doesn’t mean it can’t be improved,” decisions by serving as a resource to go for suggestions toward working Lee said. talk to before showcasing ideas to the through their issues. Lee said he hopes to work with engineers. Bradley Student Organization Greek life and help them with formal The organization has also worked Consultants (BSOC) is a free and rounds and advertising. with the Asian American Association, confidential resource for all student “We aren’t trying to tell you how as well as individual students who organizations. to do your tradition,” Lee said. “When wanted to start new clubs. They provide general help, but also it comes to formal rounds, that isn’t BSOC also offers diversity training, specialize in “succession planning, a tradition, that’s a business thing, a making sure leaders of organizations team building and idea generation,” brand. With our marketing expertise, know how to talk and communicate BSOC’s president, Jeremiah Lee said. that is something we can help you with people of all backgrounds. During meetings, they brainstorm with.” Lee said BSOC is open to business ideas for helping clubs and also Lee said BSOC is willing to help majors, and English majors could be come up with what they need to even if in the end no changes are helpful when writing reports. research for a conclusion, as well as made. However, other majors are also go over soft skills in business and “It is just recommendations and encouraged to join the club. interpersonal communication. there is no pressure to go along “Psych Majors, anything with “[When] there is a secrecy with any suggestions, and nothing is interpersonal effectiveness would and lack of transparency between mandatory,” said BSOC vice president help,” Lagunas said. “Management the exec board and the individual Baloy Lagunas, a sophomore human and leadership majors also to help members, there is a lack of trust,” Lee, resources and entrepreneurship people learn how to manage clubs a junior entrepreneurship and theatre double major. better.” arts double major, said. Recently, BSOC worked with Students can reach the BSOC BSOC aims to keep clubs self- Engineers in Entrepreneurship. by contacting Lee at jklee3@mail. sustaining and to facilitate inter It provided a 12-page report with bradley.edu. organizational communication. recommendations. The club also A8 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020 NEWSNEWS Braves Sounds Entertainment hosts second ‘Sounds of Love’

BY REAGHAN WHARFF there is opportunity for people to After receiving funding from performers, so a lot of them are Contributor stop by on their lunch break and SABRC, the club was able to either club members or people enjoy the holiday,” said Miranda improve the event compared to around campus that come to our Students on Bradley’s campus Dianoivski, vice president of last year. open mics, or we have the jazz may have had typical plans for Braves Sounds Entertainment. “[Performing] feels way combo performing.” Heatter said. Valentine’s Day like dinners Dianoivski, who performed more official this year because The performers’ love songs or movies, but Brave Sounds under the name ‘Rain Garden,’ we got funded and we have nice filled the air to close the holiday. Entertainment added a opened ‘Sounds of Love’ for the decorations, so it wasn’t just like “I have a bunch of love songs romantic soundtrack to second year in a row. we were sitting there and doing that move me very deeply the mix. “I am trying to get my music music without any Valentine’s because the way The student out there and also to support the things,” Dianoivski said. they communicate artists held their club,” Dianoivski said. “We were The event gave the emotion is second ‘Sounds of looking for performers and I was other students the very apparent,” Love’ in the Michel like ‘Well I have songs I could do, opportunity to Dianoivski said. Student Center so I’ll open for the show.’” be involved. atrium on Feb. 14. Senior club member Delaney “We have The event featured Heatter hopes to continue the people in charge five performances event as a valentine tradition. of helping find that varied from ‘Sounds of Love’ is always a soloists to couples good event to put on, because to groups. it goes with Valentine’s Day “I like it and it is just really nice to have because people people come out and let our artists are coming in perform love songs on Valentine’s and out and Day,” Heatter said.

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What’s your hidden talent?

“I can flip my eyelids inside “I can wiggle my nose.” out.” -Sarah Johnson, freshman -Dawson Bickel, junior nursing major biomedical science major

l n e o k s ic “I can do a handstand and n B h on walk across the entire floor Jo Daws in the Student Center on Sarah my hands.”

-Bailey Beason, sophomore organization n o communication major s ea “I can beat Super Monkey B ailey Ball in under half an hour. B “I can make a smiley face I’m just weirdly good at it.” with my tongue.” -Connor Riley, senior game -Alyssa Mueller, freshman design major history major

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BY TIRZAH CHRISTOPHER Contributor February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT A9 SPORTS BASEBALL OFF TO ROCKY START

BY CAMERON IRWIN and only surrendered two earned runs [last week] was a fluke.” Contributor while striking out five. Ultimately, Behind the plate, junior catcher Gosswein was outdueled by Incarnate Keaton Rice will look to stabilize the Bradley baseball started its Word starter Luke Taggart, who held staff. He is hitting .364 with an on-base campaign once again last weekend as the Braves scoreless through eight percentage of .462. Rice is considered it traveled to San Antonio, Texas and innings. one of the top defensive catchers in dropped three straight to Incarnate The bats would get going in the Missouri Valley Conference, as he Word to open the season. It’s the first the second and third games, as the led the league catching 19 would be time since 2013 that the Braves have Braves finally got on the scoreboard. base stealers last year. begun the season with a 0-3 record. Pitching, once again, let them down With pitching the main focus from Sophomore first baseman Connor as 11 pitchers were used in the final the past weekend, look for Bradley O’Brien started hot, hitting .333 in the two games. The team earned run to double down on the mound this series with a double and two home average was is 12.75. weekend. Four games in four days at runs, one Saturday and one Sunday. Defensively, the Braves committed four different schools in the Nashville But, the Achilles heel for the a lone error the entire weekend. area – Middle Tennessee, Lipscomb, Braves this week was pitching. The Returning seniors outfielder Dan Austin Peay, Belmont – present quite staff allowed 34 earned runs over Bolt and shortstop Luke Shadid both the challenge, yet the Braves bats the three-game stretch, including 19 hit above .320 last season, and senior which plated nine runs Sunday hope walks and eight hit batsmen. third basemen Brenden Dougherty is the pitching can limit the damage. “We played well, I’m just known to get on base with an OBP of The Braves fell 5-0 to open the disappointed with the fact that we above .360 every year. weekend Middle Tennessee State didn’t throw strikes,” Bradley head After the first series, the pitching last night. The Blue Raiders dropped coach Elvis Dominguez said. “I don’t seems to be the only worry according their first three games of the season know if it was a lot of nerves, but we to Dominguez. in Chapel Hill against North Carolina, know they have to learn on the fly.” “This weekend, I’m looking for yet no-hit the Braves for eight and Senior Luke Shadid rounds third base after hitting a home run at Dozer Game one for the Braves flashed consistency, especially on the mound,” two thirds innings. Park last season. He is hitting 357 this year. photo by Kayla Johnson strong pitching in a 5-0 loss, as junior Dominguez said. “I’m looking for Brooks Gosswein went six innings guys that can throw strikes and hope

BROWN might not be natural to them, but Men’s golf finishes 18th in Georgia continued from page A12 Darrell has improved. He’s worked hard on it.” According to Wardle, Brown’s BY JACOB STEINBERG winter and it was nice to see it kind of As a result of the fall season, the Contributor When Brown missed back to improved communication has been come together for him this week and team used the winter for players to back games with a leg injury on invaluable to the team recently. In a year defined by the give him a nice head start into the adjust to the intensity of collegiate Jan. 22 and Jan. 25, the senior guard “Down the stretch here, it’s development of young talent, the spring,” Roche said. golf. The spring will hopefully see contributed off the court by pointing probably been the best I’ve ever seen Bradley men’s golf team is ready to Other notable results included more positive results teamwide. out defensive and offensive patterns of him,” Wardle said. “He’s very vocal, continue its progress this spring. junior Jalen Hodges finishing with a Roche explained the overall and tendencies he noticed from the but he’s very smart … so the things The team opened its spring season total 232 to tie for 79th overall and change of competition for the players sidelines in practice and game action. he says, I always want the players to last weekend at the Invitational freshman Josh Kirkham earning a once they arrived at the university. This led Wardle to address him as listen to … Anytime your seniors are at Savannah Harbor Georgia, share of 86th place with a total score “There’s a big difference from “Coach Brown” during practice while vocal down the stretch, it’s big for finishing 18th of 19 teams. Despite of 234. Despite the positive takeaways, playing in the summer when you’re he was sidelined, and the nickname your team.” finishing towards the bottom of the there is still improvement to be made. playing for yourself to then going stuck upon his return. The title fits As Brown’s final MVC slate hits leaderboard, head coach Jeff Roche Freshmen Nick Armbrust and John into college golf where everybody on the veteran guard, who is known the home stretch, he’s focused on urged fans to be patient. Stillman rounded out the scoring with the other teams are good,” Roche said. inside the locker room for his high going out on a winning note, but also “We’re looking at getting a little 94th and 95th place finishes. With three weeks to go until the basketball IQ. setting the precedent of being a hard bit better in all these areas and at For the spring season, the roster next tournament, the overall focus of “He has a very good eye for worker for the future of the program. some point, it will start to show up adds a bit of depth with freshman the team is shifting towards getting the game and IQ. So, share that “Just be yourself and work hard, from a results standpoint as far as transfer Brady Kreiter joining rounds under their belt to gain knowledge, we say, be a professor that’ll always help you out, regardless where we finish,” Roche said. “With a the Braves from South Mountain experience. With outdoor practices on the floor, teach to help share it of it you talk, whatever you do, just semester under their belt, [the team] Community College. Now that roster starting this weekend, the goal is to with these young guys and these a bunch of hard work, be true to looked a little more comfortable, now is six, there is not enough room for piece together how the skill practices newcomers, because they don’t yourself, stay true to the program and we just got to get it to translate into a the whole team to travel. Although during winter translate to the course know because they don’t have that listen,” Brown said. “Don’t think you better finish.” he didn’t travel with the team, Roche come tournament time. experience,” Wardle said. know it all, and I think those are the Redshirt-senior Alex Ciaramitaro believes Kreiter provides competition “We’re going to keep playing and Brown doesn’t deny his newfound biggest things that I’ve shared with highlighted the tournament for that was absent during the fall season. competing just to get rid of those nickname. the guys here and their talent and Bradley finishing tied for sixth overall “He’s going to add some depth to nerves but then also to shoot some “I definitely coach some of the skills speak for themselves.” in the individual standings, scoring a our roster,” Roche said. “Not every lower scores,” Roche said. younger guys, a bunch of them look Of all his accolades, Brown simply career-best 4-under-par 68 in the final spot is guaranteed now as far as Men’s golf is back in action March up to me,” Brown said. “Just leading by wants his legacy to be one of a winner. round. It was the lowest round by any traveling goes, so now you can create 9-10 at the Grover Page Classic in example has been one of my biggest “Just knowing that Darrell was Bradley golfer in nearly a year. a very competitive atmosphere which Jackson, Tennessee. The women will things since I’ve been here. Even a winner, I think I’d say that’s the Roche credited Ciaramitaro’s you can’t really simulate very well tee off for the first time this spring when I was younger, just knowing I biggest thing I wanted for my legacy,” performance as well as his work ethic. when everybody knows that they’re this afternoon at 3 at the Rio Verde could set an example by my actions, Brown said. “Since I’ve been here “He worked very hard over the going.” Invitational in Arizona. besides talking and stuff like that.” we’ve increased our win total every Brown admits that his vocal year so I mean, that speaks for itself.” presence hasn’t been the best After climbing the scoring list, throughout his career, but his piling up accolades and leading communication has come along from the Braves to their first NCAA where it was early in his time at tournament appearance in 13 seasons, Bradley. Wardle has certainly taken the hard-nosed point guard already note. has done a lot of work on building his “Every year he’s improved,” legacy at Bradley. Check out the track recap Wardle said. “I know he had to get Other than going out on a high- out of his comfort zone to do, so I give note, there’s just one more box to Visit BradleyScout.com/sports him a lot of credit. A lot of people check, according to No. 5: don’t want to get out of their comfort “Hopefully we can retire this zone and work on some things that jersey one day.” by Jonathan Michel A10 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020 SPORTS Bradley prevails in physical OT battle over Bears

BY LARRY LARSON to start the game,” Brown said. “I Assistant Sports Editor just stayed aggressive, guys gave me When sophomore Ja’Shon confidence to keep shooting the ball, Henry slammed home a dunk for and they left me open a couple times the final points of a 83-79 overtime in transition, I was able to make some Bradley victory over Missouri State big shots.” Wednesday night, the Carver Arena The spurt wasn’t enough to put crowd was up for grabs. the game away, as Missouri State The win, and the Braves’ first freshman guard Isiaih Mosley went overtime game since 2015 versus on a 7-0 run of his own to diminish North Dakota, marks the first time the Braves’ lead back to one. The since the 2008-09 season that Bradley Bears eventually pried back when has won 10 games in conference play. guard Lemont West’s layup made it “It was the loudest, maybe, 69-68 with 3:13 to play in regulation. Carver’s been all year,” Braves’ head After the lead was swapped a few coach Brian Wardle said. “We needed more times, the game was knotted it too, I mean these guys were running at 72 with one minute to play, but on fumes, and both teams were.” two travel calls – first on Mosley The rest of the game almost with 19 seconds remaining and then perfectly followed a narrative arc, on Brown with three on the clock – with Henry’s flush serving as the prevented either team from taking a Redshirt-juinor guard Danya Kingsby averages 7.9 points and 2.3 assists per game. photo by Kayla Johnson climax of a thrilling game. shot to win. The lead fluctuated throughout Bradley won the overtime tip and Senior Koch Bar provided a presence picked up a common foul and was was a physical war out there, and we the game. Bradley had control early, Henry scored the first bucket of the underneath the basket, scoring called for a technical on the same were able to just make enough plays but lost the lead with 12:24 to go in extra period to make it 74-72. Missouri 11 points, along with Henry, who play. The foul trouble sent Prim to the to win. I’m glad there were no injuries the first half. Following the swap, the State to snatched the lead back with a dropped 10. bench and forced Bears head coach in that game.” Braves held the Bears without a field Keandre Cook layup with 3:55 to go, “[Brown] really passed the ball Dana Ford to get creative, already “It was a slugfest, in my personal goal for four minutes before going but it would it was last time the Bears and playmade for us in the first half, down senior forward Tulio Da Silva, opinion,” Ford said, visibly frustrated. into halftime with a 41-32 lead. were in the drivers’ seat. in the second half he made big shots who didn’t make the trip due to “I thought our guys tried to hang in Missouri State gained momentum The game was tied at 79 again, and scored,” Wardle said. “Ja’Shon influenza. there as best they could. The players out of the gate, in the second half. but after Mosley fouled junior Elijah making his big free throws … Eli, “We grew today, in terms of ran the game, which I don’t know The whistles became plentiful and the Childs, the forward hit two free just his presence and forcing double showing some resiliency,” Ford said. how or why … I don’t know how that crowd became more engaged, often throws to give the Braves a lead, teams, [senior] Nate [Kennell] had “Those were some rotations and some can happen at this level, this big a in the form of boos. The Bears trailed which culminated in the Henry huge defense in the end, [redshirt- lineups out there that hadn’t played game.” until they snagged their first lead of dunk and the jubilation of 5,708 in junior Danya Kingsby] played really together in probably weeks, and I still The victory moves the Braves to the half with 8:29 remaining off a attendance. good D on Cook for the most part. It felt like we had our chances to win.” 10-5 in Missouri Valley Conference Bradley turnover, prompting Wardle The Braves received double-digit was just a total team effort.” While both coaches watched play, good for third place, one game to call a timeout. scoring performances from five In what was a physical battle, their words postgame, the consensus behind Loyola. The Ramblers come to Senior Darrell Brown responded players. Brown led the way with 19 three players fouled out and 51 seemed to be that the game was too Peoria on Feb. 29 for Bradley’s senior with 11 points in two minutes and 20 points and five assists, followed by a combined fouls were called. The physical to their tastes, despite the night. seconds to breathe life into the crowd 15 point, 10 rebound double-double whistles dictated the flow of the game, plethora of whistles. Now winners of four straight, BU that had lost some steam. He finished from Childs. especially putting Missouri State at a “I’m a big boxing fan and there’s will travel to Valparaiso for a 7 p.m. with a game-high 19 points but said it Freshman sharpshooter Ville disadvantage in the early going. a heavyweight championship fight match-up with the Crusaders on was an unsteady performance. Tahvanainen scored 12 points in just Within the first two minutes of Saturday night. It looked like that at Saturday. “I really couldn’t make any shots 17 minutes of play off the bench. the game, Bears big man Gaige Prim times in this game,” Wardle said. “It

Women’s basketball falls at Drake Upcoming schedule BY RONAN KHALSA got be more poised no matter what The Braves (10-3 in MVC) continue Sports Editor the call is.” the Iowa road swing at UNI Saturday for the Bradley Athletics The Braves played with mostly a at 2 p.m. It will be a battle between Drake outscored Bradley 19-8 in six-player rotation. Senior forward the third and fourth place seeds in the Baseball the first quarter in Des Moines, Iowa, and reigning MVC Player of the Week conference. Friday 2 p.m. @ Lipscomb but Bradley didn’t get discouraged Chelsea Brackmann did not play Saturday 1 p.m. @ AustinPeay Thursday night. The rest of the game, in the game and her minutes were the Braves shot 38.8 percent. The picked up by fill-in starter junior Sunday 1 p.m. @ Belmont Bulldogs scored down the stretch, Emily Marsh and freshman Veronika however, and took advantage of Roberts. Freshman Mahri Petree also Softball four free throw makes following a played 21 minutes off the bench. Friday 9 a.m. vs. North Carolina A&T common foul and technical called on The elder Petree led BU with 20 Friday 11:15 a.m. vs. Appalachian State Bradley junior forward Nyjah White. points on 7-24 shooting. Sophomore She fouled out and Drake won 85-72. point guard and lone Iowan Tatum Saturday 11:15 a.m. vs. Virgina Tech With 7:58 in the fourth quarter, Koenig tallied 18 points for the Braves sophomore guard Lasha Petree stole while junior guard Gabi Haack scored Women’s Golf the ball from forward Brenni Rose, 10 of her 14 in the final quarter. Friday-Sunday @ Rio Verde Invitational charging down the floor to toss in Drake shot 41 percent from the a layup between two defenders. field and picked up 29 points at the Bradley’s 65-64 lead forced Drake free throw line. It was led by Hitter Tennis to burn a timeout. From that point (24), Kierra Collier (22) and Sara Saturday 5 p.m. vs. Northern Illinois on the teams exchanged leads, until Rhine (17). The Bulldogs also won the guard Becca Hittner made four free rebounding battle 51-32. The Bulldogs Men’s Basketball throws to extend the lead to eight at recorded two double-doubles to the Saturday 7 p.m. @ Valparaiso the 1:43 mark. Braves’ none. Drake led by 20 points with 2:25 “I liked our defense. I mean, a team Wednesday 6 p.m. @ Illinois State left in the first half and Bradley’s that scores 90 points at home with two ability to fight back was impressive. minutes left are at 74,” Gorski said. “I Women’s Basketball “The team played tough and really liked our effort especially in the Saturday 2 p.m. @ UNI didn’t give up,” head coach Andrea second half, that was a gritty group Thursday 7 p.m. vs. Southern Illinois Gorski said in an interview posted we had out there.” Sophomore guard Tatum Koenig to BradleyBraves.com. “Down the Bradley only committed 11 scored 18 points at Drake. stretch we had ‘em and some mental turnovers but could not hit shots photo by Kayla Johnson mistakes and we can’t do that, you’ve early or down the stretch. February 21, 2020 February 21, 2020 THE SCOUT A11 SPORTS From Serbia to Peoria, Maletine wouldn’t have it any other way ONE-ON-ONE BY HERNAN GUTIERREZ Sandra and her family.” some great training partners.” Sports Reporter Much like many other freshmen However, Maletin’s success has Will the XFL be successful? worldwide, Maletin’s first year away not come without her setbacks. This Entering her senior year of high from home was rough and rocky. On past fall season she reached the school, junior Sandra Maletin did the courts, she played at No. 1 singles MVC individual championship for Absolutely vs. Definetly not not imagine herself leaving Serbia to but only posted a 14-14 record, her the second time, losing to tennis- continue her tennis career and pursue worst in three years. She wasn’t sure only member school Stony Brook an education. if she was willing to come back. sophomore Jamie Wei. Now, almost four years later, the “Freshman year happened and I “It did [motivate] me, but also The revamped XFL, the newest After failing the first time five-time Missouri Valley Conference didn’t want to be here,” Maletin said. it showed me that I had another attempt at a spring football league, around in 2001, the XFL, a has has been brought to the professional football league, is Singles Player of the Week has found “That was my first time away from opportunity to win,” Maletin said. national spotlight and that said back. The previous version of the a home in Peoria. my family for that long. I wouldn’t “That day was not my day, and it spotlight will result in success. league had a monstrous amount Maletin met coach Matt Tyler the be here without coaches ... and also happens. It motivated me to play The season started the week of issues that Vince McMahon summer before her high school senior my team.” better and just be better on and off after the Super Bowl, so it caters to and commissioner Oliver Luck year at a tournament in Serbia. Tyler Playing at both the No. 1 singles the court.” the fan that craves more football have worked to correct, but it’s was in the area recruiting with help and No. 1 doubles spot since her Although she has a year left, after the NFL season ends. The unlikely that it will be enough for from assistant professor of sports freshman year, Maletin has cemented Maletin looks to continue her tennis XFL plays a 10-week season with the league to succeed. communication Dunja Antunovic, herself as a leader on the team. career after school. Now a hospitality two playoff games going through A handful of football leagues also from Serbia. He said he was Currently she boasts a 13-1 singles leadership major, she is also looking the month of April. An additional have tried either competing with looking for a player like Maletin. She, record for both the fall and spring at combining tennis with her degree. three months of football caters the NFL or being a feeder league however, was originally completely seasons this academic year. “[Hospitality leadership] gives wells to fans of the country’s most to the NFL, and none of them have followed sport. worked. This includes the original against the idea of coming to the Maletin stayed in Peoria this past me the opportunity to combine my The XFL is also financially XFL, AAF and USFL. All of which United States. summer and she decided to put in the job and tennis, at maybe a country abled. Compared to other leagues have hoped that there would be “After my match [Tyler] came up work, which explains her singles six- club as a tennis pro or as a manager,” rivaling the NFL, the XFL is backed enough demand for the sport to to me,” Maletin said. “He was like, match win-streak. Maletin said. “Right now I’m working by Vince McMahon’s $500 million support two professional leagues ‘Hi, I’m Matt Tyler from Bradley “It was either be the best or on my tennis coach certification ... so investment with the league being in the United States, but they were University in Peoria, I saw you be average, and I don’t like being I can coach others.” ran by a football mind in Oliver proven wrong with television playing. I would like you to come to average,” Maletin said. “Last summer While Peoria may not have been Luck. There is stability at the top, ratings at a fraction of NFL games, America to study and play tennis.’ It I stayed because I wanted to work the college home she envisioned, whereas other leagues didn’t have and abysmal attendance numbers. was right after my match and I just on tennis and also to see Peoria in Maletin has made the most out of the stability the revamped XFL There are also lots of things looked at him, kind of with a mean different eyes, not just during the her time on the Hilltop with her does. happening at this time of the year face, and said no. “ school year. Nobody was here so I teammates. The XFL has been away from in other sports leagues. The NHL the game for years and those in and NBA are approaching the Eventually, Tyler, along with her had time for myself. I didn’t know “They’re kind of my second charge were able to learn and finish line of the regular season parents, convinced Maletin to attend what to do with myself, so I started family,” Maletin said. “I literally came educate themselves on the proper with thrilling races for playoff Bradley. Originally the physical working out more than I usually do. I here alone and didn’t know anyone way to orchestrate a league. spots. The MLB regular season is therapy department sparked an was on the courts until 9 p.m.” except coach. They helped me push They’ve put themselves in a only a month away, and the NFL interest. She was completing her high Coach Tyler also credits her through.” better position than any other offseason offers plenty of roster school coursework in the subject. success to the work she put in organization to be successful. transactions that leave fans with “My dad thought it was a good during the summer. Another reason the league will enough to consume that they don’t opportunity to study and get a degree, “We run our summer camps be successful is because of the TV need a second football league, even which is important to my parents, for kids all summer long,” Tyler deals they have secured with ABC, at this time of year. and still play tennis,” Maletin said. said. “Sandra was one of those ESPN, and FOX, while before, the The biggest thing that will “Everything came together,” people who was there for us day XFL was not broadcasted on a doom the XFL is the quality of national stage weekly. play, the big problem with every Tyler said. “Her family was very in and day out. She really worked The XFL only has eight teams other football league that has gone forward thinking in knowing that an hard. She had the afternoons to work for now, which fits perfectly as it up against the NFL. Players in the education is very valuable. I was able out. We have some really great tennis has selected markets where the XFL are significantly worse than to make a connection ... with both players in the area too so she got NFL already has or has had teams. those in the NFL. In New York, L.A., Houston, No players will sacrifice Dallas, Tampa, Washington, St. millions of dollars to play in the In Ivy’s League Louis and Seattle, fanbases are XFL over the NFL, leaving the craving more football, which is XFL at a decisive disadvantage. exactly what the XFL provides. The average player salary in the BY ALLAN KABESE and former member of the women’s on the third floor of Harper Hall. She XFL is $55 thousand, with the top Contributor basketball team, Audrea Nanabray, said scheduling and time management Lastly, the XFL will be If you saw her on campus, the who played in 1985-86. This played is essential to managing those tasks successful because of the head players earning as much as $500 coaches running each team as they thousand. The NFL average salary first thing you would probably a role in her decision to come to along with school work in English have been around NFL players is $2.1 million with the top players notice about Bradley along with academic aspects. education. and have had success throughout earning north of $30 million. Those sophomore “It had to have a good education “[RAs] are here help out when we the football careers. numbers are astronomically higher Hannah Ivy is program, it had to have a good are needed,” she said. “There’s going It might be too early to tell, but than the XFL. her nappy community vibe and it had to have to be times when you are like, ‘Dang, the XFL has all the resources to With such little money to pay hair and a track team that was willing to give I just stayed up until 4 a.m. for this succeed, all we have to do now is the players, and that’s not even the large smile, me a decent scholarship,” Ivy said. issue,’ but it does not happen often.” sit back and watch. more important resource, the XFL but what Ivy is one of five female sprinters Ivy believes her personality bodes is destined to fail once again. you might on the Bradley track team and the well for this type of task. not know sophomore has already left her mark “I have always been a mediator in is she’s on the program. After only a season my friend group so it comes pretty likely the and a half at Bradley, Ivy ranks in the natural,” she said. “I give advice at fastest top-10 in Bradley’s history for every first and if they need me to do more, I woman distance she ran indoor. She ranks will do more.” y o u second in her preferred 400-meter At Glenbard North High School in know. distance both indoor and outdoor. the Chicago suburbs, Ivy earned team - BRANDON YOUNAN - COLIN DAVERN I v y She also ranks sixth and eighth in the MVP, all-conference, all-state and always knew 60-meter and 200-meter runs indoors. academic all-conference accolades. she wanted to In the program record book, Ivy This caught the eye of coach Darren compete at the holds the second-lowest and fifth- Gauson who deemed her worthy of a ethic, toughness, involuntary humor, Bradley according to Gauson. He intercollegiate level. lowest 4x400 and 4x100 relay times scholarship. leadership and her ability to get along believes Ivy has the potential to She did not compete in school history outdoor. Indoors, “I thought she showed great with the whole team. Those are some literally run away with every indoor in track until high she holds the school’s fifth-lowest potential,” Gauson said. “We really of the reasons why she is loved by and outdoor school record. school, but running distance medley relay time, helping wanted to expand on the sprints her teammates and coaching staff with her father and win the program’s first title in that and she had a phenomenal freshman according to him. sister were a big part of category during the 2019 season. year.” “I love having her on the team,” her upbringing. While breaking sprinting records When mentioning some of the Gauson said. Ivy is the daughter at Bradley, Ivy is also a resident qualities Ivy possesses, Gauson’s Hannah Ivy has strived for of Bradley alumnus, adviser. This semester she is the RA list was long. He mentioned work excellence in every aspect of life at A12 THE SCOUT February 21, 2020

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school’s all-time assist list as well. BY LARRY LARSON Assistant Sports Editor The only other Brave to crack the top- 10 on both lists is Hersey Hawkins, When senior guard Darrell Brown who played 12 seasons in the NBA. graduates from Bradley this May, his Despite his climb into the ranks of fingerprints will be everlasting on BU lore, one of Brown’s main goals Bradley men’s basketball history. for his final season in red and white His list of accolades - Missouri doesn’t have anything to do with Valley all-freshman team, two time filling up the bucket. all-conference, 2019 Missouri Valley “I think more this senior year, I’m Conference Tournament Champion really dedicated to being just a better – is impressive, but perhaps his most teammate more than anything, as far impressive achievement is still in as myself,” Brown said. “We’ve done progress. so many things many people don’t Throughout the 2019-20 season, get a chance to do in their college Brown has ascended to seventh place careers, so I mean just being a great on the program all-time scoring list teammate to the younger players and with 1,746 points. Brown has climbed the new guys here, just letting them over legendary names to the likes know what it takes to win and how Senior Darrell Brown is currently seventh on Bradley’s all-time scoring list. He averages 14.7 points this season. of Walt Lemon Jr., Anthony Parker, they can win a championship.” photo by Kayla Johnson Gene “Squeaky” Melchiorre and One of those younger guys is Marcellus Sommerville in the process. freshman guard Antonio Thomas, Brown has continued to work with accountable as a result. so close,” Braves’ head coach Brian When it comes to gameplay, a fellow Memphis native. Thomas the freshman. “Besides the coaching staff, Wardle said. “They know each other, Brown said he doesn’t pay attention is of similar stature to Brown and “DB has helped a lot since I’ve Darrell’s the hardest person that’s and [Antonio] knows he cares about to the list. both play point guard, but their been here,” Thomas said. “I’ve just been on me that’s on the team,” him, and [Darrell] is doing it out of “Just honestly being myself and relationship goes well beyond playing been learning from him for years, and Thomas said. “Anything that I slack the goodness of his heart.” coming in day in and day out and the same position. his experience on the college level on, he’s making me pick up on it, like, Brown’s desire to share his being aggressive and being the player The two have known each other doing what he’s been doing, top-10 in he looks out for me. He continues to knowledge with Thomas and other I know I am, and as long as I do that, since Brown was in eighth grade and scoring, has just helped me a lot. He’s just be on my behind, make sure I do players has grown into leadership I mean, the scoring will take care of Thomas was in the sixth grade, and been like a big brother to me.” the right thing, because like coach similar to that of a coach. itself,” Brown said. they have played against each other The players’ tight-knit said, he wants me to carry on his Being aggressive isn’t something and worked out together in Memphis relationship has allowed Brown legacy once he leaves.” that has just led Brown to points, since then. Brown played a big role to have high expectations for his “Darrell feels like he can hold see BROWN but also assists. He ranks fifth on the in recruiting Thomas to Bradley, and freshman counterpart and hold him Antonio accountable because they’re on page A9

Bradley softball searches for early consistency

Hayes said of the team’s effort in the Hayes also credited the efforts BY JOEY WRIGHT Sports Podcast Producer Golden State Classic. “We started off of sophomores Grace French, who slow against Davis and then found a earned two wins in the circle, and Two weekends into the 2020 way to win … [but I] don’t really feel Camryn Monteer, who stepped up season, consistency – or lack thereof like we put much of anything into the to fill the gap at shortstop created – is a focal point for the Bradley San Jose State game, honestly, so that by the absence of sophomore Lucy softball team. was a pretty big disappointment. Mead. Mead, missed the Golden State The Braves, sitting at 5-5 after “But we talked about things that Classic due to a concussion suffered earning three wins in last weekend’s [night] and came back and made against New Mexico State the week Golden State Classic, have already some great adjustments the next day.” prior and is expected to return soon. experienced highs in the season’s first Hayes isn’t concerned about the Production also came from the ten games. A win in New Mexico over team’s streaky start, given the time to bottom of the order, which can be a ranked Arkansas squad opened the level out the valleys before Missouri attributed to the success junior Vicki season on Feb. 7, and mercy-rule wins Valley Conference play. Bradley is Zaluske has found in the ninth spot in over UTEP and Army have followed. hitting .296 as a group and has a team the batting order. Yet the highs have not come earned run average of 6.16. “Zaluske has come in and done a without early lows. The team “It’s growth,” Hayes said. “We took good job,” Hayes said. “She hits out experienced run-rule losses in a lot of steps forward this weekend.” of the nine-hole for us and she’s been the rematch with the Razorbacks After an opening weekend in one of our more consistent hitters and and against San Jose State, and which Bradley batted a mere .242, the that’s been a bit of a surprise. Not that surrendered a late lead against bats came alive as the Braves hit .333 Vicki can’t hit, but sometimes she’s a Hawaii on Feb 16. before ultimately last weekend in California. Especially little streaky so it’s been nice to see falling 8-5. stout at the plate have been senior her be really solid for us down there.” It has been the quest to find Kealia Wysocki and junior Taise This weekend, the Braves will a balance between these peaks Thompson. see action in the Charleston Classic, and valleys that has become the “[Thompson] hit over .550 for the which was set to begin yesterday, Braves’ early mission. The team’s weekend,” Hayes said. “She stepped but Thursday’s games were rained performance in California, a state back in to having to play third a little out. Bradley will face North Carolina that six current Braves call home, was bit because Lucy [Mead] was out this A&T, Appalachian State and Virginia Junior Taise Thompson is hitting .500 on the season. She also boasts a shaped by early adversity. weekend and did a good job for us Tech over the course of the weekend. 4.45 ERA in the circle. photo via Bradley Athletics “We hadn’t really found our grove there. Just real positive in the infield yet on Friday,” head coach Amy and is a heady ballplayer.”