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Vol. 120 | No. 3 18 September 2015 Heitz lounge space Bradley cleans up with revamped for students new laundry service

BY MICHAEL ECHEVERRI ulation,” President of Student ally fall under, don’t have meal Copy Editor Veterans Support Services Dan plans, and so the lounge can be a Smith said. “It’s not an exclu- space for them to bring their food After two years’ worth of sive lounge, but it’s specifically and escape the hustle and bustle dialogue with the university, marketed towards those students of lunch hour.” Bradley’s student veterans have and they get priority when they Smith said veteran students are finally secured a space in the reserve the space.” very grateful for the lounge. Heitz Hall lounge. Smith said the Heitz lounge “It’s a welcoming environment “The lounge was widely was chosen for a multitude of for the veterans, especially with underused by the residents of reasons. the military plaques on the walls,” Heitz Hall last year,” Assistant “A lot of other options were Smith said. “They really deeply Director of Orientation and considered, but I felt Heitz was appreciate the university taking Advisement Gregory Haines said. the best one,” Smith said. “It is a the first step to making the college “With it being such a nice space, very user-friendly space that has a more veteran friendly institu- we decided to re-purpose it for access for people with disabilities. tion. It shows the veterans that specific groups of students on The lounge’s close proximity to they’re welcome and that they campus who could benefit from Haines’ office, which often ser- have a place to go.” the particular resources a lounge vices veteran students, is another Smith was very dedicated to like that could provide.” bonus.” the project during the process, Haines said veteran students Haines said the lounge is not according to Haines. photo by Ryan Valentine These washers and dryers in the St. James Complex are just one of were a “catalyst” for the lounge, at an “end point” and changes are Dan Smith was pivotal in this the sets replaced on campus. All residence halls will soon be similarly although he emphasized it’s not being planned. lounge project and so I think outfitted. only for veterans. “We’re looking to secure he deserves a lot of kudos and “The lounge has been estab- microwaves, coffee pots and other recognition,” Haines said. “To lished as a shared area that is food-oriented appliances for me, the lounge is emblematic of New facilites improve student residence halls being primarily marketed to tran- the lounge,” Haines said. “Most what determined students can BY RYAN VALENTINE sitioning students, commuter commuting students, a category accomplish.” sophomore sport communication Copy Editor students and our veteran pop- which transfers and veterans usu- major Gracie Cobb said. “There was mold in them.” Bradley students are in luck; According to Thomas, new new laundry facilities are being machines will be connected to the installed throughout the St. James LaundryView service just like the apartment complex and residence previous ones. halls. “The timing is a little more dif- According to Vice President for ficult to answer, but it is anticipat- Student Affairs Nathan Thomas, ed within the next two to three every washer and dryer will be weeks,” Thomas said. “Some will replaced with brand new machines. be online sooner, [but] others will Williams Hall, University Hall and require a bit more infrastructure Geisert Hall have already received work to be up and running.” new washers and dryers. More Currently, laundry services are will be installed throughout the free because the machines are not week. yet synced to the system. Thomas Thomas said the changes said he is unsure how long this stemmed primarily from a change will last as new washers and dry- in contract. ers are still making the transition “We entered into a new con- into residence halls, but students tract with our laundry vendor and will soon have to pay the regular as a part of this agreement, all price. machines across campus were to The price of these new washers be replaced,” Thomas said. and dryers will increase from $1 In the past some machines to $1.25, but Thomas said they are faced challenges due to their still below market costs. age and inability for them to be Bob Cooling, a senior finance repaired, according to Thomas. major and current resident of St. “They [old washing machines] James, has done a couple loads of took forever. It would say one photo by Tessa Armich The previously unused space in Heitz Hall has been transformed into a lounge for students, marketed pri- minute but it would take forever marily toward transferring, commuter and veteran students. and they were just really gross,” see LAUNDRY Page A7 A2 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • Police received a report of damage to property on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 1 a.m. A male student reported that his car, parked at the Team registration open for Homecoming Games 1500 block of W. Bradley Ave., had been egged. There are no suspects. Registration for the Homecoming Games is now open to all Bradley students. The competition will include the Student Bowl, tug-of-war and a scavenger hunt. A point system • Officers responded to a male student stuck in an elevator in will be used to determine scoring for each team, and teams can also receive points for attending Dingledine Music Center Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1:41 p.m. The student other Homecoming events throughout the week. injured himself while the elevator was inoperative, and officers and Teams are made up of eight people. Each team must have at least two members of the opposite the Peoria Fire Department responded to the emergency call. sex. Groups of less than eight people are encouraged to sign up and will be matched up with other The victim refused treatment and the elevator was shut down for groups to make eight person teams. maintenance. The winner will be announced during the Homecoming soccer game Sept. 25, and each member on the team will receive a $50 gift card to the Bradley Bookstore. • Officers received a report of criminal damage to property Students can visit ACBU.org to register their team. Monday, Sept. 14. The male student who filed the report stated that dog feces had been spread on the front door of a residence located on the 1500 block of W. Bradley Avenue between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Caterpillar-BU Case Competition accepting applications The male student stated that he saw an unknown person doing this, but he was not able to get a description. There are no suspects Students interested in working with Caterpillar employees as well as business and engineering at this time. peers can attend the final information session for the Caterpillar-BU Case Competition from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in Baker Hall room B52. • Officers identified a male student attempting to gain The competition involves teams working together to present solutions to real business cases, and entry to a private residence on the 1500 block of Fredonia Ave. on results will be presented to members of Caterpillar’s senior management. Saturday, Sept. 12 at 1:13 a.m. The student was highly intoxicated, The application deadline is Sept. 25. registering a .236 blood alcohol level and was transported by medics For more details, students can attend the final information session or email Jeron Sanders at to OSF. [email protected], Jason Garrett at [email protected] or John Engdahl at jengdahl@ bradley.edu. • At 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, police received a report of theft from a female staff member. The complainant stated that Lighting of the B returns a poster hanging outside of her office had been taken sometime between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7. There are no suspects. The annual Lighting of the B ceremony will be held 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 23 at Founder’s Circle. • Police observed a car that failed to stop at the intersection The ceremony will include a social pre-event from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., live performances starting of Underhill St. and Russell St. on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 5:57 p.m. The at 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free food will also be available. car was pulled over and given an IVC (Illinois Vehicle Code) citation This year the budget has been increased for fireworks. for driving without a license. After the fireworks, the annual school spirit T-shirt swap will occur at a secret location announced at the end of Lighting of the B. T-shirts from colleges and high schools can be swapped • A smoke alarm went off at 2:42 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 in out for a Bradley Homecoming T-shirt. There will around 900 shirts to give out. Williams Hall. For more information about the Lighting of the B ceremony and Homecoming Week, visit www. Officers arrived at the scene and determined it to be a faulty bradley.edu/campuslife/sao/events/homecoming/. smoke detector. It was replaced with a new one. THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 A3 N Homecoming hopes run high BY TESSA ARMICH Gracik said the homecoming on campus supporting all Editor-in-Chief games were switched out for last these groups and, we’re year’s unsuccessful Lydias vs. all here together to cel- Homecoming recently hit a Kaboom! event. ebrate them.” growth spurt, growing from three “It didn’t do that well, so we’re Another return- days to a full week from Sept. trying to reach out to organiza- ing event will be 21- 26. tions,” Gracik said. “It’s a big way the Painting of the Homecoming Court 2015 The Activities Council of so we can try to target the fresh- Lydias, where stu- Bradley University (ACBU) men who aren’t involved yet, so dent organizations The Homecoming Court Pageant will be held Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. planned the week, lead by home- they can sign up.” decorate a Lydia Moss in the Student Center Ballroom. Students can vote for homecoming coming coordinators Quincy Keck, One event that has been a sig- Bradley cutout to represent their king and queen at the end of the event. Will Gracik and Olivia Carrizales. nature of homecoming is Lighting groups. However, 16 of the deco- “Of course it’s overwhelming of the B, according to Assistant rated wooden cutouts were stolen WOMEN: [going from three days to a week] Director of Student Activities from the quad last year. Sara Buchanan but at the same time really exciting Lauren Smetana. Gracik and Keck said they Senior nursing major because now more spirit is drawn Gracik said the event will be worked with the engineering when you have an entire week,” bigger than ever with an increased department to make changes to Mary Kavanaugh Gracik, a junior FCS hospitality fireworks budget. the cutout design, so the Lydia’s Senior chemistry pre-professional major leadership major, said. “It’s going to be huge this year would not be as easily stolen. Keck said one of the main pro- because after seeing the speakers “[The cutouts are] going to be Sumayya Qudrat grams for students will be the that Tech Crew has out, Lighting free-standing so we don’t have to Senior English education major Homecoming Games, which of the B is going to be crazy,” stake them in the ground,” Keck are comprised of three different Gracik said. said. Josephine Bonnie Mallari events: the Student Bowl, tug- Keck pointed out another part Gracik said the decentralized Senior public relations major of-war and a scavenger hunt. of the Lighting of the B she said locations will make it less likely for Students can participate in these she was looking forward to. them to be stolen and will incor- MEN: events by creating co-ed teams, “I think another really cool porate more spirit across campus. Brandon Johnson racking up points by competing aspect is Coach Wardle, the men’s Further, Gracik said student orga- Senior public relations major in the games and attending home- basketball coach, is going to be nizations will be responsible for coming events. there,” Keck said. From what I’ve keeping their Lydia inside for the Colin Carville The winning team at the heard he’s a super good speaker, night. Senior criminal justice studies major Student Bowl, which is a flag foot- and he really, really wants to be According to Gracik, there is ball game, will go on to play the involved with the students and more to homecoming than the Mitch Kuldell faculty team in the Bradley Bowl wants to get Bradley basketball events themselves. Senior business management and administration on Thursday, Sept. 24. The qualify- out there.” “[Homecoming is about] pro- and marketing double major ing game for students will be held Smetana also said the Lighting moting spirit and bringing the at noon, Sept. 20. of the B was an important aspect Bradley community together,” he Garrett Sprutta “The teams will also be getting to Bradley’s homecoming. said. “I think it’s about coming Junior industrial engineering major points throughout the week when “If you were to boil it [down], together and showing people why they come to different events like although all of our events are fabu- we are Braves. I really think that’s Bradley Bowl Faculty/Staff Roster the Lighting of the B and things lous, I feel like Lighting of the B is what it’s about, representing the like that,” Keck, a junior FCS hos- just our signature event that really campus well through spirit.” The Bradley Bowl is the student versus faculty and staff flag pitality leadership and public rela- sums up what the spirit and what Students can find out more football tournament taking place Thursday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. in tions major, said. “At the end of the significance of homecoming about events and the homecoming the Alumni Quad. The student team will include winners of the the week at the soccer game, we’ll is,” Smetana said. “You have all pageant by visiting ACBU’s web- student-only flag football tournament and a group of student be announcing the winner and these different types of organi- site at acbu.org. leaders nominated to play on the team. each member of the team will get zations across campus-you have a $50 gift card to the bookstore.” athletics, you have all the students Brian Wardle Mike Bargen Drew Adams Rick Karius Zach Larson Jimmie Foster David Schwartz Jessica Chandler Luke Haverhals Cody Roberts Sherry Gunn Theresa McConnell Lindsay Evens Lauren Smetana A4 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 NEWS Quad cultivates campus diversity BY MADDIE GEHLING the event was different. News Editor “This year, it’s first-come, first- serve,” Ruiz said. “There aren’t Student Senate’s second annual any tickets. We just wanted people Culture on the Quad took place to go to the stations they wanted yesterday on Olin Quad. to go to and mingle around. It’s a The event ran from 11 a.m. to 3 different approach.” p.m. and featured several campus This change seemed to be organizations, foods from around received well by students. the world and cultural demon- “I went last year and I felt like strations. there weren’t any opportunities to “On top of the food, there [was] learn more about the different cul- a variety of performances,” Ileana tures other than the food,” junior Ruiz, Student Senate vice presi- sociology and criminal justice dent of diversity and inclusion, major Jhoanna Vega-Rocha said. said. “[There was] a violinist, fla- Vega-Rocha, Student Senate menco dancers, a mariachi [band] vice president of city & local and a henna tattoo artist.” affairs, said different organiza- The event featured an array tions were located throughout of campus organizations, includ- Olin Quad this year. ing the Black Student Alliance, “As people were in line for Association of Latin American food, different cultural organiza- Students, Indian Students tions were in the general area to Association and the Asian talk to them,” Vega-Rocha said. American Association. “That way, [the organizations] “[The organizations] had their weren’t ignored.” own tables, giving [students] the Senior mechanical engineer- photo by Christopher Noonan opportunity to interact with cam- ing major Dennis Gessert said he Mariachi band members perform for students at the Culture on the Quad event, held by Student Senate. pus and speak about culture,” thought the event had a positive Students could also get free food from different cultures and learn more about those cultures. Ruiz said. impact on students that attended. At last year’s event, students in “It’s a positive thing to adver- Asian American Association, said. Sophomore political science “I really like the different cul- attendance were given tickets to tise culture to the student body as a “Another positive thing is making major Sean Faron said he was tures and kinds of foods,” Faron get stamped at each station they way for students to gain a bit more sure students of different back- interested in seeing the perfor- said. “The event is awesome.” visited. Stamped tickets went into insight on different cultural back- grounds find other students they mances that took place at the a raffle that was drawn at the end grounds,” Gessert, president of the can relate to in a cultural manner.” event. of the event. This year, however,

Author’s Day encourages students Constitution Day gets social NIKKI DURAN some work [for Constitution Day] previ- to keep writing Off-staff Reporter ously done by a Student Affairs intern and is actively working on this year’s activities, On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution which will be focused on a social media BY ALLISON APPELBAUM Many students who are pre- was signed. This year on Sept. 17, campaign about the Constitution itself,” Off-staff Reporter senting their pieces at the event 2015, Bradley University is celebrating Thomas said. are planning on publishing their Constitution Day with its students. Thomas and Kreher also said they incor- The Wyckoff room is booked stories. “Because Bradley receives funding from porated two video elements to this year’s tonight by the National Novel “This program can be compared the government, federal law dictates that Constitution Day celebrations. Writing Club for the second annu- to a test run,” Strom, a senior pub- we must acknowledge Constitution Day,” One video featured various student al Author’s Day. lic relations major, said. “It gives Student Affairs intern Kristin Kreher said. organizations and Bradley employees, Author’s Day is an event them feedback from a small audi- “Our celebrations are aimed to increase including Interim President Stan Liberty hosted by the club, nicknamed ence before they publicly release awareness about the Constitution and our and Director of Athletics Chris Reynolds, NaNoWriMo, during Family their novels or short stories.” rights that it protects.” reciting the Preamble to the Constitution. Weekend. The evening will consist Strom said most of the written Bradley University, similar to many This video was posted to Bradley’s official of five student authors introduc- work that will be presented was other colleges, receives federal funding Facebook and Twitter accounts. ing their original novel or short created last year during National through grant programs and student The other video component is a series story by reading sections of their Novel Writing Month, an annual loans. This fact requires Bradley to hold a of “take-it-to-the-streets” videos, which writing. writing project in November that Constitution Day program of some sort the featured students attempting to recite the It will be held in the Cullom- brings together professional and week prior or afterwards, if the day falls Preamble from memory. These are posted Davis Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. amateur writers. The NaNoWriMo on a weekend. on Bradley’s Snapchat. Free food and refreshments will be challenge requires competitors to Many students aren’t aware of “Many of us had to do this in grade provided. write 50,000 words, a typical novel Constitution Day and what it represents. school or remember the School House Rock “It’s a nice activity for peo- length, in 30 days. “This is a program of value that goes song about it, so it’s neat to see how many ple interested in writing to attend “My one piece of advice for beyond just the minimum requirements, people still remember it,” Kreher said. because it is a good way to meet those sharing their work at the however,” Kreher said. “When Nathan Once this year’s campaign is finished, people with similar interests,” event is to be confident,” Bourhis [Thomas] came to me with this project, I’ll Kreher said its success will be evaluated to NaNoWriMo club president stated. “Writing a short fictional admit that I didn’t know when Constitution prepare for Bradley’s future celebrations. Samantha Strom said. work is an accomplishment stu- Day is, which is something I think can be Thomas said future years are likely to According to Strom, the pri- dents should be proud to share.” said for the majority of Americans.” involve more active participation. mary objective of this program is Student authors are also avail- Previous celebrations for Constitution “This campaign shares Constitution fun to give pre-published authors an able after their presentations to Day included events on the quad, but facts through a variety of platforms, includ- outlet to share their work. discuss the writing and publishing Kreher and Vice President for Student ing fliers, Hilltop Happenings, Twitter and “Everyone can benefit from process afterwards. Affairs Nathan Thomas saw potential to Facebook,” Kreher said. Author’s Day,” English professor “At this event the student engage students even further. Students can access these electronic fun Celine Bourhis stated. “Not only authors want the people attending “In this, she [Kreher] is building off facts with #ConstitutionDay. does this event encourage people the event to ask questions and be to show appreciation for literature, curious about their work,” Strom it encourages students to write stated. “However, above all they and develop their creative skills want to inspire others by sharing as well.” their passion for writing.” THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 A5 N Newly elected Late nights on campus explored

student senators BY JOSE HERRERA At the Cullom-Davis Library, with three customers, or it could Off-staff Reporter the night is silent as students lis- be 300 customers. ten to their iPods or lecture vid- “I’ve had a lot of nights here,” learn the ropes With the moon out and stu- eos, and the three library assis- Nunn said. “Recently, there’ve dents in bed, nightshift workers tants on duty stand by patiently been lots of black-outs, every- BY MICHAEL ECHEVERRI wanted the language of the resolu- get to experience a complete- for signs of distress from stu- body drunk. One-night students Copy Editor tion clarified.” ly different side of Bradley dents. were parading around throwing All but one of the senators University. Andrew Silbaugh takes guac, queso and playing Tupac Student Senate’s first general voted to pass the resolution. “I like the night hours – I’m a charge with the help of two other all night. They were rapping assembly meeting of the year was The meeting concluded with a night owl,” dining service work- assistants. Silbaugh began work- it, singing it, so yeah that’s a Monday, where newly elected sen- brief PowerPoint about Robert’s er Audrey Netter said. “During ing the 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. night typical crazy night for me but at ators were officially sworn in and Rules of Order, which is a set of the daytime people are more shift at the library six months the end of the night I make sure introduced to the basics of student guidelines for group discussion uptight. At night people are loos- ago, describing the shift as quiet customers are happy entering governance. and decision-making. It was pub- er.” and tranquil. and happy leaving.” “I thought the GA meeting was lished in 1876 and is loosely based Night workers, from Cullom- “I’d be surprised if it [some- On the other end of the job a lot of fun,” freshman accounting on the United States House of Davis Library desk assistants thing outrageous] did occur, but spectrum, custodians can be major Anna LaHood said. “It was Representatives methodology. to Markin Recreational Center I’m trained to handle whatever found cleaning the academic a lot more laid back than I thought “Before the meeting I had never receptionists, normally run comes my way,” Silbaugh said. buildings from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. it would be.” heard of Robert’s Rules,” Clark, a through a typical shift without While there might not be in their respective areas. LaHood is one of the repre- representative for University Hall, any hitches, but occasionally much going on at the library, the Custodian Randy Johnson sentatives of Williams Hall. said. “I intend to look into it fur- deal with the unexpected. Michel Student Center awaits has worked for Bradley for two The first order of business was ther, but it’s pretty cool that we’re Throughout the week, night hungry students coming back years. Johnson said things like introducing the new senators to drawing from a governing text shifts at Markin are slow. Regular from Markin Center or those to go bump in the night. the student body officers and the that’s like 200 years old.” nights for employees in Markin crawling out of the resident halls “One night we were sitting executive cabinet, explaining their Clark said she was really excit- include monitoring access to the for a midnight snack. down in a room and heard foot- functions, jurisdictions and office ed for her senator term. building, providing sport equip- Dining service employ- steps through the hall, we went hours. “I’m all about changing the ment for students, overseeing ee Kierra Nunn has worked at to go see if anyone was there, but “The executive cabinet is pret- world and the Student Senate events and occasionally calling Bradley for over three years, no one was there,” Johnson said. ty intimidating,” LaHood said. makes changes to campus, so the police. working at the P.O.D., Geisert “This wasn’t the first time, we “They’re all upperclassmen, and I think it’s a good start,” Clark “I’d have to call the police for and Williams dining halls and heard that happen a few times they’ve done this before and they said. “I was involved in my high intruders, it’s a normal thing to other various locations across from other people as well.” know what they’re doing. And school’s student council, and I see,” senior community wellness campus. She said she wipes Whether or not students I’m just here like, ‘I don’t know thought Senate was going to be major Dakota Bullard said. “If down tables and chairs, makes know it, Bradley has its share of what I’m doing,’ but hopefully I’ll something like that but it’s not. It’s a person steals an ID and tries sure the floor is presentable and late night tales to tell. be there someday.” more like the U.S. Congress and to come in, we call the police greets customers. The night The meeting then moved into that’s really cool.” because it’s technically fraud.” shifts vary, as it could be slow resolutions dealing with the clo- LaHood had slightly different sure of Wyckoff Hall, which is reasons for running for senate. empty due to low enrollment. “I wasn’t really involved in “The resolution declared that my high school, so when I saw when a hall is shut down that Student Senate at the activities fair hall’s senate seats are frozen until I thought it would be an opportu- it’s reopened,” freshman chem- nity to change that and be involved istry major Sharron Clark said. in my new college,” LaHood said. “There were some dissenting opin- “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun, ions about the resolution, but I and I’ll do a lot of good work for think that was just because they my constituents.” LXA Crescent Week exceeds last year’s numbers

BY TORI MOSES changes to the Watermelon Bash, included a volleyball tournament, Managing Editor where students participated in bake sale and Lambda Chi Bash. various activities that included “Seeing that this was my sec- From Saturday’s Watermelon watermelons. ond year with Lambda Chi and Bash to yesterday’s Lambda Chi “I wanted to amp it up a little first year planning all these new Bash, Lambda Chi Alpha has been bit, so we had a radio station there events, the week was a huge suc- able to raise significantly more and I opened it up to the entire cess,” Johnson said. money for its philanthropy, the campus [instead of having just The philanthropy week con- Peoria Area Food Bank, than last greek teams participate], so that cludes tonight with the Crescent year. helped a lot of people really get Queen Pageant at 7 p.m. in Lambda Chi Alpha Vice into it,” Johnson said. Neumiller Lecture Hall. President Brandon Johnson, who Johnson also changed Lambda organized the events, said the Chi’s traditional Tuesday night Watermelon Bash kickoff event event from a Subway or Fieldhouse raised nearly $1,000, which was fundraiser to “Taco Tuesday” with the total amount raised from last Los Jimadores. year’s week of events. “It was a huge success,” Johnson said he attributes the Johnson said. “The place success of the week to students was completely packed for getting excited about participating the first three hours.” in the events. This week’s events also “I saw some things that I want- ed to tweak and change from last year, so there’s that, and I also wanted to get people really excited about the week and make it more of an experience thing,” Johnson, a senior public relations major, said. “I feel like that’s why people got photo by Anna Foley really involved in it.” Students play a game at the LXA Watermelon Bash. The Watermel- Johnson said he first made on Bash is just one of the events included in Lambda Chi’s Crescent Week. A6 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 OPINION Editorial

2015 Staff Don’t keep us in the dark The Scout Since the first email in early mer to keep updated on the com- information released. to show that. February from the Presidential mittee’s progress. This isn’t a request for an accel- That being said, Liberty made Editor-in-Chief: Tessa Armich Search Committee, the campus The last email update was erated process. Choosing a presi- it clear in his initial press release [email protected] and Peoria community have been released July 30 and informed dent for the university is not some- announcing his position as interim included in the presidential search recipients the fairly large pool of thing to be taken lightly or to be president that he would not “set a Managing Editor: Tori Moses process. candidates was narrowed to four rushed. vision or change strategic plans for [email protected] The committee hosted two after two days of in-person inter- However, as it was stated sever- the university.” open forums at the beginning stag- views, and they would be recom- al times in the presidential search This silence on the committee’s News Editor: Maddie Gehling es of its search in an effort to dis- mended to the Board of Trustees. forums, campus members desire part is troubling, partly because [email protected] cover the opinions of faculty, staff, The committee stated in the transparency. decisions need to be made, and the Copy Editor: students and community members campus update, “The Trustees will This editorial board isn’t dis- campus community is left in the Michael Echeverri in regards to the qualities they meet and interview the four ‘final- paraging Interim President Stan dark, meanwhile. [email protected] thought the new president should ists’ in the near future and will Liberty, either. He has reached out The committee needs to keep to Copy Editor: Ryan Valentine possess. select the person they feel can best to faculty, students and communi- its decision to include the campus [email protected] The campus community also lead our University at this time.” ty members since day one of his community in this process, wher- received four emails throughout Since then, it has been over a induction. He is a visible presence ever it goes. Sports Editor: Chris Kwiecinski the 2015 spring semester and sum- month and a half with no new on campus and has been working [email protected] Asst. Sports Editor: Alex Kryah [email protected]

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Voice Editor: Jaylyn Cook Be a fan, not a jerk [email protected] Asst. Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons [email protected] In case you haven’t heard by Jordan? They sure didn’t go see races, religions and walks of life. now, the “Fantastic Four” reboot your movie, now did they?” Despite this common fact, people Photo Editor: Moira Nolan that came out in August was a That’s right, folks. Pr0gram, still have the nerve to act like it’s [email protected] complete disaster. From what I’ve the smartest guy in the forum, a cardinal sin to portray what read, most fans and professional says the reason the movie failed is life looks like in modern-day Asst. Photo Editor: Anna Foley critics agree that the poor writing because Jordan is black. I can hon- America. [email protected] and direction were the icebergs estly tell you that after reading Some fans need to understand behind its titanic failure. that comment, my brain felt like that other people besides white Design Editor: Kristin Kreher I don’t know about you, but a fried egg due to the amount of males like to read comic books [email protected] those sound like fairly straight- stupidity I was unable to process. and watch movies that are based Graphics Editor: Sierra Buechler forward attributes of a bad movie How does casting a black man off of them. If anything, casting [email protected] to me (example: “Pearl Harbor”). in the role of a white superhero Jordan was an attempt to reach However, as with any general equate to political correctness? out to a demographic that rarely Online Editor: Calvin Walden consensus, there are always a few To be PC, one must put forth a gets any love when it comes to big [email protected] outliers. One particular dissenter, strong effort to avoid offending or budget films like this. Granted, it username “Pr0gram,” claims that marginalizing certain groups of didn’t work out the way anyone Advertising Manager: Travis Kelso the blame for the fantastic flop people within our society. had planned, but it was a noble [email protected] of “Fantastic Four” lies square- Is Pr0gram trying to say that attempt nonetheless. ly on the shoulders of Michael hiring Jordan was a move moti- I hope to one day live in a Advertising Representative: B. Jordan, who portrayed the vated by fear of offending black world where people don’t dismiss Brandon Johnson Human Torch. people? Well, I’m black, and if the possibility of a black James Jaylyn Cook [email protected] [email protected] “The film failed because [20th anything is offensive to me about Bond, or make nasty comments Voice Editor Advisor: Chris Kaergard Century Fox] thought they were this whole situation, it’s how nar- about a group of funny female [email protected] too cool for the room and needed row-minded this particular user Ghostbusters, or even decry the majority. After all, is it really to add PC casting and having a (and many others) can be about attempts of many writers and art- worth it to live in a world with black Human Torch,” Pr0gram diversity in the world of fandoms. ists to make comics appealing for no diversity? 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Seasonal puns have always been The Morton Chamber of Com- preliminary events starting draw for poor college kids and being the smeared remnants on my downFall. I’m sorry, I’m just merce undergoes a lengthy Sept. 12. Don’t worry; the main the elderly alike. The pumpkin- their faces. autumn-atically awFall at them. process to select the yearly events are today and tomorrow decorating contest also involves a theme, and the winner for 2015 when you can soak up pumpkin freebie pumpkin from Ackerman Some of the events that don’t Since its inception in 1967, the is “Pumpkins of the Caribbean.” fun from as early as 6:30 a.m. Farms. If it’s free, it’s for me! seem as appealing include the Morton Pumpkin Festival has Many of the contests incorporate Saturday until the festival closes Business Expo, the Art and transformed from a local fund- costumes and music that cor- at 9 p.m. Above all else, go for the food. Photography shows, Pumpkin raiser to an event that draws in respond to the theme, and there On top of the traditional carnival Idol, Pumpkin weigh-off (un- statewide visitors. Eighty-five are plenty of activities for people There is not one, but two parades foods such as corn dogs, funnel less you are easily impressed by percent of the world’s canned of all ages. where spectators are asked to cakes and lemon shake-ups, there seeing a rather obtuse pumpkin) pumpkins are processed at the wear orange and recite the of- are the best apple cider slushies and the Morton Pumpkin Clas- local Libby’s Pumpkin plant, Morton dedicated ficial Pumpkin Festival oath. in the Midwest and a Grille and sic 10K Run and 2 Mile Walk. If labeling Morton the “Pumpkin an entire week to The carnival rides seem above Sweet Shoppe featuring menus you enjoy running, participate Capital of the World.” celebrate, with average compared to other towns with every pumpkinesque food in the Hilltop Trot instead, while of similar populations. The craft you could imagine. only exerting half of the effort in faire features over Bradley’s 5K. 150 vendors, so The Pumpkin Pie Eating Compe- there is sure to be tition is a fan favorite, with three The festival donates thousands some hidden different age brackets competing of dollars every year to local gems and for gold (or should I say embar- non-profit organizations in order unique items. rassment). Personally, I will to strengthen the community. never understand the rationale So, do the right thing and get off Addition- of Americans who enjoy hardly campus to join Morton in com- ally, it is free tasting the delicious food they memorating the beginning of the to participate are stuffing into their mouths, harvest season. in bingo, a big with the only consolation prize

When you think of Netflix, what According to an article from pops to mind? “Doctor Who,” Forbes.com, not only is the streaming or binge watching TV mayor of Chicago unaware of shows when you don’t feel like how he plans on enforcing this studying? For the residents of law, the companies he intends to Chicago, a new thought added to force it on have no clue on how to the list is “taxes.” collect the taxes. And the plot of a new soap opera has arisen! A malevolent scheme has been brooding in the Chicago area for These streaming services were quite some time now, and it in- specifically created with the idea volves the oh-so-marvelous idea that they would be tax-free. Each to place taxes on our precious service satisfies basic college stu- streaming devotions like Netflix, dents with a specific need. Netflix Spotify and Amazon Prime. users pay a monthly fee to watch movies while So, if I’m hearing this correctly, “studying,” Spotify is the essence Chicago’s government wants to of our musical existence and place a tax on the main source Amazon Prime gives us the best of entertainment in one of the reason to buy food online at 2 world’s largest cities. I wonder a.m. how well that will sit in the minds of Chicagoans. Imagine if, on top of all of that, you had to pay a small fee for This sounds a lot like when the every movie you watched, every British placed a tax on sugar to song you listened to and every make more money. Well, that episode you had saved to watch ended when we dumped all of later. I shudder at the thought of The people of Chicago have Honestly, who can blame them? their tea into the ocean and had paying for all of the movies and already started to take means Fingers crossed that this debate ourselves a tea party. And those TV shows I’ve binge-watched into their own hands, recently will conclude with a satisfying hipsters weren’t even well- over the span of a weekend. filing a lawsuit against the city. season finale. known rioters. B2 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 24 VOICE

the day that I actually seemed weird to “like” those The thing about the dislike but- I’m not saying these are ways get to say we are working kinds of statuses because it ton that seems the most that everyone will undoubtedly Ladies and gentle- on it and are very close to seemed insensitive, even if the intriguing and potentially incen- use and abuse the dislike button men, our voices shipping a test of it,” Zucker- “like” is out of sympathy. diary is the freedom that users but the point is, the possibility to have finally been berg said. now have to express negative do so will soon exist. Currently, heard. Face- In fact, Zuckerberg’s reasoning emotions with the click of a but- there’s no timetable for when the book announced I don’t know about y’all, but this for toying with the idea of the ton. If you truly disagree with button will make its debut, but Wednesday that is an exciting mo- a post, or flat-out just don’t like until then, one can only wonder after a plethora of ment in the history the individual who posted it, what other user requests Face- requests from the of social media. Not you now have the ability to make book may consider embracing. public, a dislike button just because this is them aware of that. will soon appear on the social a Facebook feature Personally, I think it would be media site. that actually sounds For example, what if a distant cool if they put an end to the useful, but because cousin posts what’s possibly the whole “harvesting our personal Facebook CEO and Jesse Eisen- of all of the different millionth photo of their baby information for the sake of adver- berg look-alike Mark Zuckerberg ways it changes the gawking at the camera? Click! tisements” aspect of the site, but announced the change during a way we interact with Dislike. Or say someone writes I’d also be okay if we didn’t have Q-and-A session at the compa- our “friends” and family. dislike button is mainly for that a status update in some gobble- to download the Messenger app ny’s headquarters, during which purpose: to avoid seeming ingen- dy-gook cluster of misspelled to chat anymore. At this point, he said users would be able to try Have you ever seen a post that uine on Facebook. Then again, run-on sentences that they call only time will tell. out the button themselves soon. pops up on your wall that’s genuineness is something that’s “English?” Dislike. Or how about extremely sad, yet has a bunch rare to see these days within any when your crush posts their Man “Probably hundreds of people of likes? Like when a family social medium, but that’s a topic Crush Monday/Woman Crush have asked about this, and today member dies or someone flunks for someone else to write a term Wednesday post and it’s not you? is a special day because today is their math test? To me, it always paper on. Dislike. THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 B3 V

Accessories of the ‘90s were innovative and irreplaceable. It’s normal for what seemed to be an exclusive fashion style to make reappearances, but I can’t imagine a day where stick-on earrings make a comeback. I want you to journey back to Saturday mornings as a kid, and imagine yourself getting your bowl of cereal and plopping down in front of the TV to watch cartoons. The concept had good intentions. Many of us weren’t ready to commit to big girl earrings after hearing the wails from Claire’s We all had our fix. From the journey of Ash Ketchum to become a Pokémon master to the Digides- echoing throughout the mall and the alternative clip-on earrings tined trying to save the world with their digital friends. Some of us went so far as to don colored were too painful. suits, summon our robot dinosaur and fight giant monsters as Power Rangers.

The more appealing option was the sheet of colorful hearts, The cartoon selection didn’t matter. What did matter was that we had them. For years, various car- diamonds, squares and moons, with a pair for every day of the toons would play in the early mornings of Saturdays, making way for lazy afternoons. month. If only they could have stayed on for longer than half a millisecond… Nothing could beat watching a Batman/Superman team-up episode after a hard week of learning multiplication tables in school. Even as a college student, I will tune in online every once in a while It’s a shame that they couldn’t figure this one out. They either to relive those easier days. ended up tangled in my hair or intertwined in the carpet, much to my mother’s dismay. Sadly, those moments are gone, as stations like KidsWB, Fox Kids and Vortexx have gone the way of the Western. I guess that’s part of getting older. However, no matter how old I get, I’ll always have Kids of the 2000s will never understand the struggle of wanting to fond memories of Saturday mornings. hold up my hair (with a scrunchie) in order to show off my stick- on earrings, only to have them fall off. If only we had the luxury of simpler problems back in the day, like no Wi-Fi.

As an elementary school kid, but I adored my Webkinz. you don’t have much control I had a variety of pets, nine over your life. Your parents total, including a pink poodle hold the reins in almost every named Lacey and a Lil’ Kinz aspect of your life, including pink poodle named Macey. pets and toys. I tried to be a fair pet owner and not pick favorites, but I However, if you were lucky secretly preferred Macey and enough, they just might have Lacey over the others (shh, bought you your very own don’t tell). Webkinz pets (or Lil’ Kinz, the smaller version). They could Having to take care of these be found in stores as plush pets instilled a sense of re- stuffed animals, but each came sponsibility in everyone who with a secret code to play an played. The pets could feel a online game. range of emotions and notified you when they desired food or This access code allowed you needed to be loved. It was up to set up an account and add to you to fulfill their needs and Remember when you could choose to skate or walk at any given moment? Flashback 15 years ago all of your Webkinz. The ac- be a diligent caretaker. when Heelys were introduced: Kids and teens across the world enjoyed rolling by in their new kicks, so count gave you the freedom what could possibly go wrong? to name your animals, choose Participating in the Webkinz what to feed them, set up play- online game doubled as a fun In high school, I had a friend that still believed Heelys were an appropriate choice of style. He wore dates, design their house, etc. pastime for kids and as a first them everywhere just to get places a few seconds faster. One day, he forgot to take out the wheels step in learning how to act as a before departing from the school bus. As he stepped off, his wheel slipped on the step, and down he Truthfully, I was never an responsible adult. went. animal lover growing up,

When I saw people rolling in Heelys, I wasn’t hating. I was simply hoping that they would not have to experience any of the pain other victims had.

Heelys are still on the market, but the trend has died down. For anyone considering these shoes as a suitable choice of footwear, be warned that you are risking not just a mild injury, but possibly your life. B4 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 VDDISTRACTIONS

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LAUNDRY continued from page A1 Bradley Showcase funds laundry with the new machines. materials of fabric.” “They seem a lot easier to Thomas said the new washers load and you can fit a lot more and dryers should have a posi- student musicians clothes in them too,” Cooling tive affect on students. said. “The thing I noticed most “We should see better service BY MADDIE GEHLING especially for this concert, and it is to appear as part of the Music with the dryers is that the lint and usability for the students News Editor scored for a jazz quintet consisting Scholarship Concert Series. collectors are more modern and based on the new equipment,” of myself on trumpet, Dr. Steve “There used to be a faculty effective. What makes them bet- Thomas said. “Additionally, the The Bradley Showcase, the Heinemann on saxophone, Dr. showcase,” Orfe said. “I thought, ter than previous washers is how high efficiency machines will first show in an eight-part con- John Orfe on piano, Bradley alum- ‘Maybe we could expand this idea you can customize each wash by allow us to enhance some of our cert series, is scheduled for 3 p.m. nus Andy Greiner on bass and and feature some students and choosing to mix between hold sustainability efforts on campus. Sept. 20 in the Dingledine Music Bradley alumnus Jeremy Clark on ensembles.’ I made [the event] and cold water with the different Center. drums.” open invitation. I began with full- The Bradley Showcase is part Senior music performance and time faculty and everyone got of the annual Music Scholarship education major Clara Capriotti will back to me on what they wanted Concert Series. Money from tick- also be performing at the concert. to do. Then, I talked to perfor- et sales funds scholarships for “Dr. Dzapo and I are playing a mance faculty for [student per- Bradley’s music students. flute duet, with Dr. Orfe on piano,” former] recommendations.” “The Music Scholarship series Capriotti said. “It’s just one small Musical pieces from around the is our major fundraising event for segment of the stellar program Dr. world and of varying time periods music scholarship funds,” profes- Orfe has coordinated.” will be performed, according to sor of music business and director Assistant professor of music Orfe. of jazz ensemble Todd Kelly said. theory and composition Orfe has “There is a little bit of every- “Many of our music majors at been an instrumental component thing,” Orfe said. “Vocal, choral, Bradley have benefited and con- in not only planning, but also par- instrumental, solo, ensemble… It tinue to benefit from these music ticipating in the event. is truly a showcase.” scholarships.” “I have undertaken a brass Tickets for the Bradley The Bradley Showcase will fea- arrangement for [a] quintet,” Orfe Showcase are $10, but a package ture professor, alumni and student said. “We’re rehearsing this week, to all eight performances of the performers. but it’s all going to come together Music Scholarship Concert Series photo by Ryan Valentine “I finished composing [a piece] [for the] show.” can be purchased for $50. Students All residence halls will be updated with new washing and drying called ‘Blues for B and P’ about a Orfe said this was the first will be admitted free of charge machines in the near future. week ago,” Kelly said. “I wrote it showcase concert of its kind with a Bradley ID.

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Advertising Representatives for 2015–2016. HIRING: • [email protected] A8 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 NEWS Family Weekend BBQ Kitten hosts paw-some first show BY MADDIE GEHLING revitalized with News Editor Students laughed their tails off as Bradley’s improv group, new events Barbeque Kitten, put on its first show of the school year Saturday. BY RYAN VALENTINE events this year, some old favor- Barbeque Kitten is an improv Copy Editor ites are making a return as well. and sketch comedy troupe. Coy said the Haunted Peoria Bus Troupe president Peyton Bradley’s Student Activities Tour, which sold out last year, McDermott said they schedule hopes to improve attendance for has already been sold out again. four shows per semester. this year’s Family Weekend with Other events such as the Fellows Saturday night’s show featured a plethora of revamped activities. Pancake Breakfast, ACBU movie musical activities, guessing games New on the scene this year are screening and comedy balloon art- and audience participation. To pre- the Farmer’s Market and Student ist John Cassidy are all returning pare for shows like this, the troupe Organization Bazaar, Cram the for this year’s Family Weekend. hosts weekly open practices. Coliseum, Dueling Pianos, a Pep “We try to mix new and old “We meet each week to learn Rally with Director of Athletics events to provide a mix of oppor- improv, teach people how to play Chris Reynolds, Fraternity and tunities for families who might improv, make jokes and have a Sorority Open Houses and the have attended in the past,” Coy good time,” McDermott, a senior Sunday Family Weekend send-off. said. theater performance and television According to Director of Senior hospitality leadership arts major, said. Student Activities Tom Coy, major Abby Craft said the new Barbeque Kitten has been a cre- Family Weekend will be focused activities seem exciting. ative presence on campus since it on hosting events on Bradley’s “I can’t even believe this is my was founded in 2004. campus compared to hosting com- last official family weekend,” Craft “[The troupe] has been around munity events. Coy said last year’s said “My parents and I look for- photo by Maddie Gehling for quite some time, actually,” attendees said they wanted more ward to it every year. Bradley has BBQ Kitten troupe members improvise at their performance Saturday. Lorelei Volpe, senior psychology on-campus events, so they worked become my home so being able to The show included several games focused on engaging their audience. major and troupe recruiter, said. to accommodate that. share that with my family is the “A lot of the founding members Student Activities plans Family best. It’s a year full of lasts and it’s one,” Volpe said. “We want to fos- members receive constructive crit- created it to have an improv group Weekend in conjunction with all very bittersweet.” ter a great environment for people icism from each other and practice on campus, but I really think that student organizations, according Many underclassmen have also to learn, blow off some steam, and playing new games. throughout the years, it’s evolved.” to Coy. Both parties discuss the registered with their parents for have fun.” “Basically, everyone in the While each show features the changes they wish to see made for family weekend events. While playing improv games, troupe looks out for each other,” troupe’s members (called “kit- the upcoming events. Freshman music business major troupe members also get the Dolphin said. “You receive criti- tens”), any student can partici- “Changes are presented to the Kelsey Chapman said she and her chance to practice real-life skills cism from members of the troupe pate in the improv games that are Student Advisory Committee for family are going to the Fellows and apply them in a safe environ- on how to keep working towards played at open practices. their feedback,” Coy said. “We Pancake Breakfast, the volleyball ment. playing the game as best you can. “Every Wednesday night out always try to balance a variety of game and a concert at Dingledine. “Improv is all about coming up It’s a big family, and that’s so crit- in front of Bradley Hall from events that will appeal to a variety “I’m really excited to get to show with ideas and solving dilemmas ical.” 10:30 p.m. to midnight, we have of different families. This year we them all the things I’ve gotten to in short spans of time,” sophomore Barbeque Kitten’s next show is open practice,” McDermott said. are excited to add the Petting Zoo do since I got here,” Chapman public relations major and new scheduled for Oct. 17. “Anyone can come, anyone can and Inflatables at Farmer’s Market, said. recruit Chris Dolphin said. “It’s all “It will be a themed show, so play. That’s our motto.” while also adding some slightly For more information and a about thinking on your feet. You stay tuned for that,” McDermott Volpe said the group tries to more adult events like Delta Tau full list of the Family Weekend learn when to stick to your guns said. create a good environment for cre- Delta’s Dueling Pianos on Friday schedule, students can visit www. and when to adapt. It hones in on More information on the troupe ativity. Night and the Tailgate-Barbecue bradley.edu/familyweekend. many critical thinking skills.” can be found at bbqkitten.com or “The more that we teach the and Pep Rally on Saturday.” During the troupe’s Monday their Facebook page. lessons, the better it is for every- In addition to all the new night closed rehearsals, student

A.L.A.S. hosts Tomborazo on the Quad

photo by Anna Foley The Association of Latin American Students gathered Wednesday at its Tomborazo event on Olin Quad. They had games, music and a piñata. THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 A9 SPORTS Soccer gets blown away by Volleyball bounced at Kangaroo Klassic

Utah Valley, UNLV BY BRANDON WALLACE Omaha took the first set by a “For a young team like us, it Sports Reporter decisive margin. The Braves led was part of the growing pains,” BY ALEX KRYAH playing soccer, and it’s just differ- for most of the second set and Maurer said. “[There were] more Assistant Sports Editor ent than what we see here.” After a promising start to the were in position to win at 24-23, teachable moments and more DeRose said he learned when season, Bradley’s volleyball team but the Mavericks pulled out three learning opportunities came out of The men’s soccer team saw its the Braves can’t impose their “iden- experienced its first rough patch. three-game win streak come to an tity” on teams, they can’t win. Their straight kills to take the set. Omaha this weekend than just the score.” The Braves travelled to Kansas abrupt halt over the weekend. The identity, he said, is defending col- then ran away with the third set. Bradley returns to the City, Mo for the Kangaroo Klassic Braves traveled to Utah Valley and lectively, taking away other team’s Sack had six digs which put her Renaissance Coliseum for the UNLV only to suffer consecutive attacking options and executing in tournament and went 0-3. at 1,006 digs for her career, mak- Bradley Invitational, kicking off 4-1 losses, both of which caused the their scoring chances. The Braves weren’t at full ing her the 15th player in Bradley a five-match home stand tonight team to take a step back. One of the few bright spots from strength, according to head coach history to reach 1,000 career digs. against Southeast Missouri State. “Though we’re young right the weekend came from Bak, who Jenny Maurer. With Missouri Senior Jessica Teel notched her first now, to be honest, for what we’ve scored his third goal of the season. Valley Conference play getting double-double of the season, with Brandon Wallace is a junior sports accomplished over the last 20 years, As a freshman, he has taken on closer, Maurer decided to give 12 digs and 11 assists. Sophomore communication major from Eagle two 4-1 losing performances is a big role early in his career, and some players rest for various rea- Jamie Livaudais had nine kills and River, Wisconsin. He is the Scout’s something that can’t happen to us,” his performance is having a big sports reporter. sons. But she said that it wasn’t freshman Allison Turner added head coach Jim DeRose said. “Our an excuse. Direct questions, comments and kids are aware of the challenge another eight kills. “We chose to rest a few players concerns to [email protected]. we face every time we play. We’re Bradley’s third match of the edu. that had nagging injuries,” Maurer going to get everyone’s best shot.” Bradley Soccer tournament saw the same results Before the game, DeRose said. “We played the best com- as the first two: a loss in consecu- expressed his excitement to play petition to date, and making the tive sets. This time the victor was at Utah Valley, noting the electric Vs. Utah Valley adjustments we had to make to SIU-Edwardsville with a score of atmosphere of the opposing teams’ Utah Valley: 4 Bradley: 1 our team, we had to adapt. We 25-19, 25-23, 25-23. crowd. weren’t able to do that, and our Although the Cougars took the “The atmosphere was awe- opponents weren’t forgiving. We first set definitively, the second some,” DeRose said. “They had a Bradley Volleyball Goals: BU - Taylor just couldn’t get a rhythm going.” and third sets were closer. The record crowd. We were one of the Goals: UVU - Buxton (2) In the first match of the tourna- second set saw 14 ties and two biggest names to come through ment, Bradley lost to the University there ever. It was definitely one of Goals: Goal sKarson lead changes. Knotted at 23-23, the of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Vs.UMKC the top five environments I’ve ever Cougars were able to take the final Milne in straight sets 25-16, 25-16, 25-23. played in.” two points. The Braves seemed 1 2 3 Undefeated Utah Valley gave The Kangaroos dominated the to be in position to win the third BU 15O16O23 first two sets of the match as the the Braves its best shot on Friday set with a 23-17 lead, but an 8-0 UMKC 25O25O25 night. The game was played even Vs. UNLV scores indicated. However, the run from the Cougars sealed the for the first 30 minutes until a UNLV: 4 Bradley: 1 third set was a battle, featuring sweep. “bizarre” turn of events occurred, 10 ties before UKMC pulled away Sophomore Taylor Thiele was according to DeRose. In the 30th late. a bright spot for the Braves, post- Vs. Omaha minute, a ball found its way out Goals: BU - Bak Senior Lea Sack had a match- ing a team-best nine kills and from a scrum of players in the 1 2 3 Saves:UNLV - Ackley high 21 digs, one dig short of 12 digs. Freshman Erica Haslag BU 16O24O13 Bradley box and fell to a Utah the Bradley record in a three-set Valley player, who put the ball in added eight kills and six digs, Rodriguez match. Freshman Raegen Jackson OM 25O26O25 the back of the net. while Turner provided a team-best Musovski hit .385 and had a team-best six After the second goal was scored three blocks to go with seven kills. near the end of the first half, the Kamdem kills. Sack, who earned a spot on the Vs. SIUE Braves were put on their heels and The second match of the tour- Kangaroo Klassic All-Tournament were never able to bounce back. impact. nament played out just like the team, had nine digs, four assists 1 2 3 “We were our own worst “It’s been nice coming in as a first for the Braves. They were and an ace. BU 19O23O23 O enemy,” freshman forward Frank forward and just being able to fill defeated in consecutive sets by Maurer was able to draw some SIUE 25O25O25 Bak said. “We had a bunch of my role,” Bak said. “I have confi- Omaha 25-16, 26-24, 25-13. positives from the experience. opportunities like they did, but dence in myself, and lately it’s been they put them in the back of the net going good.” and we just didn’t execute.” DeRose lauded his freshman for The Braves were then 3-2 on the his play, even as he was thrown year and found themselves pitted into the fire from the beginning of against a formidable foe again in the season. UNLV two days later. The Rebels “Frank is willing to play on both proved to be too much to handle sides of the ball,” DeRose said. “It’s for the Braves early on and dealt difficult for freshmen to come in the men their second loss in three and do what people [expect] you days. to do, but he’s been living up to “I love playing UNLV,” DeRose expectations.” said. “West Coast soccer is a lot dif- The men play another road ferent than Midwest soccer. Those game tonight at Omaha. kids grow up their whole lives

photo by Adam Rubinberg Senior midfielder Alex Garcia plays a ball over a Houston Baptist player during the Braves 1-0 win over the Cougars on Aug. 30. A10 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 S

Who will win the Heisman Trophy? Friday Saturday Sunday Monday September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21 Cody Kessler Trevon Boykin

Southeast Missouri St UTEP/DePaul As the 2014 college football The Heisman Trophy debate Volleyball Renaissance Coliseum Renaissance Coliseum season came to a close the two always looms large at the start 7 PM 11AM/6 PM past Heisman Trophy winners, of every college football season. Jameis Winston of Florida State The past five Heisman win- Omaha ners have been quarterbacks, Men’s Omaha, NE and Marcus Mariota of Oregon, so don’t expect the pattern to Soccer 7 PM announced their intentions to forgo their next year of eligibility change this year. UIC Fall Shootout and go to the NFL. Although running backs Women’s Iowa City, Iowa This season, many of the favor- like OSU’s Ezekiel Elliott, Golf 8:30 AM ites include Ohio State Buckeyes LSU’s Leonard Fournette and and pocket passers. I’m picking Georgia’s Nick Chubb are all one of the candidates from the strong candidates, there’s one latter: USC QB Cody Kessler. dual-threat quarterback down Men’s and women’s golf struggle Although the Ohio State can- in Fort Worth, Texas that stands didates, most notably running out above the strong field of in weekend invitationals back Ezekiel Elliott and quarter- running backs. back Cardale Jones, intrigue me, Senior Trevone Boykin is BY SAMMANTHA DELLARIA 13th overall at the invitational as ment in Normal, IL. Kessler is the optimal candidate. coming off the best season a Off-staff Reporter she finished the final round of the This was the first tournament Kessler had a huge season TCU quarterback has ever had, tournament with a score of 78 and the men’s golf team has compet- last year that ultimately went leading the Horned Frogs to The Bradley university men’s a cumulative tournament score of ed in as they opened their season under the radar, throwing 39 a 12-1 record capped off by a and women’s golf teams had an 228. with a nice performance. After 36 touchdowns opposed to a measly statement win against Ole Miss eventful weekend as they trav- The holes, the team finished its rounds five interceptions. In two games in the Peach Bowl. eled to compete in their respec- women’s on Sunday taking fourth place. this season, Kessler has already Boykin accounted for 4,608 yards of total offense, throw- tive tournaments. golf team By the end of the tournament on thrown seven touchdown passes with no interceptions. ing for a school record of 3,901 The women’s golf team par- will head Monday, the team finished 5th Not only have Kessler’s stats yards with 33 touchdowns. ticipated in its second invita- to the overall among the 18 teams that been incredible, but his mechan- Originally recruited as a tional of the season on Sept. 12 UIC Fall participated. ics are great and his character is receiver, Boykin was converted and 13 at the Diane Thomason Shootout In the individual stand- sharp. to QB. What a rewarding deci- Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa. ssat ssLe- ings, Bradley freshman Drake Although the Trojans were 9-4 sion that has been for Coach On the first day of the tourna- mont, Bushong finished second place last season and ended as No. 20, Gary Patterson and the Horned ment, the team finished in ninth Illinois, overall in the tournament with a the prospect of him being teamed Frogs. Boykin has already place with an overall team score on Sept. score of 214 through the end of up with a dramatically improved accounted for 531 yards and five of 994. After all rounds had con- 19. his rounds. offense and a cleaned up, efficient touchdowns through two games cluded on Sunday, the women’s “It’s Drake Bushong Seniors Garrett Cox and Lyle head coach will not only make for of the young 2015 season. TCU will finally earn the golf team finished 10th in the just a Burns finished tied for 17th and a Heisman Trophy for Kessler. It’ll also put the Trojans in respect they deserve from both tournament. one-day event,” Swanson said of 47th place, respectively, as the contention to make it to the four- the playoff committee for the “We didn’t do that great,” the UIC Fall Shootout. “Its a little team shot a combined total of 893 team playoff. team, and the Heisman voters head coach Mary Swanson said. more casual in the sense that I for the tournament. for Boykin when he takes the “We had some individual reason- don’t think a lot of people are The men will continue their - Nick Todd award in New York. able rounds, but we didn’t really going to get practice rounds.” season as they compete Sept. string anything solid together. In The men’s golf team com- 28 and 29 at the Derek Dolenc the grand scheme of things, its peted Sept. 13 and 14 at the D.A. Invitational in Edwardsville, IL. - Austin Shone only going to help us get better.” Weibring Intercollegiate tourna- Senior Danielle Lemek placed Tennis comes up a winner in the Windy City, Manfredo White Flight champ

BY NATHALY TRUJILLO whizzed by in straight sets freshman Emma Sodergren who Off-staff Reporter against teammate freshman won her match 6-1. Also placing Malini Wejesinghe to win the in the Green Flight was Brandt, The first serve of the women’s singles White Flight champion- winning a 7th place match 6-2. tennis team’s fall season took ship, leaving a lasting mark for Freshman Julie Martin placed 7th place at Chicago State’s Cougar Bradley on the last day of the in the Black Flight match at 6-3 Invitational this past weekend. invitational. against Chicago State’s Leshia “[There were] a lot of new However, Bradley didn’t just Gadacz. faces for us, and it was good to come home with one champi- “I felt that we played well, kind of see where people line onship. The doubles duo junior but we can get better,” Tyler said. up and how they do under pres- Ariel Dechter and senior Irinka “I think a lot of it was just first photo via BradleyBraves.com sure,” head coach Matt Tyler Toidze finished the weekend tournament jitters and working Sophomore Aimee Manfredo winds up for a backhand. She won the said. with a 3-0 record. They won through some of those nerves.” singles White Flight championship at the Cougar Invitational. With a roster of 10 girls in the flight championship with a From this opening tourna- comparison to the eight from the 6-3 victory against the Bowling ment, Bradley’s 10-woman ros- previous year, there wasn’t a set Green combo of Radeva and Witt ter has a combined 16-13 record lineup. This was an opportunity on Sunday. in singles and a 6-8 record in for the tennis team to play top “While it cleared a few things double. The annual three-day competitors and themselves, but up for us, there are still a lot of Bradley Invitational will begin also to understand each player’s unknowns as far as where people Sept. 25, taking place at the strengths and weaknesses that are going to play,” Tyler said. David Markin Courts. Times are can later determine their desired The Braves had a combined 7-8 to be determined. lineup. record from Sunday’s six flights “The great news is that I think “As far as lineup is concerned, of final matches. Sophomores we’re playing really high-lev- things pretty much fell into place Alejandra de Lasa and Ashley el tennis,” Tyler said. “I think, the way we expected,” Tyler said. Thai had a 6-4 win in the 7th hopefully, we carry that same “We have a great problem in place doubles match against momentum into our home invi- really that all of our girls could Oakland. tational.” beat each other on a given day.” Dechter won the Green Flight Sophomore Aimee Manfredo 3rd place match 6-0, surpassing THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 A 11 S Opinion #StopNewEngland2K15

BY MATT CRUSEN always seem to skate by with just roof overhead.” Commissioner got caught cheating again, there and in multiple cases they broke Off-staff Reporter a slap on the wrist. Goodell fined Belichick $500,000 were complaints from the Steelers the rules until they were caught. My question for the NFL and and the Patriots $250,000, and he about something happening in But with the lack of severity in Bill Belichick became the head Commissioner Roger Goodell is docked the team its original first- the season opener last week. the punishments handed to the coach of the New England Patriots how many more times will it take round selection in the 2008 NFL Pittsburgh head coach Mike Patriots from the NFL, New in the year 2000. In his 15 seasons the organization in New England Draft. Some people consider this Tomlin passive-aggressively England will continue to find leading the Patriots, he has won to embarrass him before he finally to be the biggest cheating scandal accused the Patriots of cheating every gray area known to man more than 10 games in all but puts a stop to the best cheaters in in the history of the NFL. by screwing up his coach-to- until Goodell puts a permanent two of those years. New England sports history? Next of course is the coach headsets. Not much other stop to it. has won the AFC Championship The first time the Patriots “Deflategate.” Since it happened information on this issue has #Stop__(insert name)__2k15 six times and the Super Bowl were caught at their line-crossing last year, there’s no need to go into been released and it appears the has become a popular hashtag on four times. His coaching statistics behaviors came in 2007 in a case too much detail. Commissioner accusations will go to the way- Twitter that people use as a joke would suggest that he is one of, known as “Spygate.” On Sept. 9, Goodell attempted to punish the side, but once again the Patriots with their friends. This, however, if not the best, football coach of 2007, the Patriots were disciplined Patriots, but due to his lack of found themselves amidst another is no joking matter. Belichick has all time. for videotaping a regular-season caution while investigating the potential scandal. Who knows? been abusing the NFL ever since However, along with all of game against the New York Jets case, the judge found more loop- Maybe it will turn into some- he took over in New England the success New England has from an unapproved sideline loca- holes in his procedural process thing bigger in the next couple and will continue to do so until achieved comes a significant tion instead of from an approved than a basketball net. Ultimately, of weeks, and if so, I’m sure the commissioner stops him. The number of asterisks that can be indoor location. Brady was reinstated and his sus- Goodell will take it easy on their next time the Patriots are caught placed next to its name as the According to the 2007 NFL pension was reversed. “punishment”. cheating it should be the absolute years have gone by. Belichick and Game Operations Manual, legal Just when we all thought there It’s clear Belichick and the last time, but it undoubtedly will the Patriots have been involved game videotaping locations “must would be another five years or so Patriots bend the rules as far as not be. in numerous scandals, and they be enclosed on all sides with a before the next time the Patriots they can until they get caught, Competitive nature drives Dechter to the top of the MVC BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI be named All-Missouri Valley Sports Editor Conference (MVC). While this honor subsequently During the second day of the makes her one of the best tennis Chicago State Cougar Invitational players in Bradley history, her start singles play, tension was high on at Bradley began in an unconven- the Chicago State University ten- tional way. nis courts. “Coach Tyler isn’t the one that As the singles bracket pro- recruited me,” Dechter said. “A gressed into the semifinals, all month before I got here, [the pre- schools invited were treated to vious coach] went to a different what may have been the best school, so I didn’t even know what match of the entire weekend. to expect. Freshman year was a Bradley junior Ariel Dechter little difficult.” faced off against sophomore team- After her freshman year, she mate Alejandra de Lasa in a tie said Tyler had her focus on her break during the third and final serve and her doubles play, which set. was crucial in helping her succeed Head coach Matt Tyler in her sophomore campaign. could only watch as the trans- However, Dechter credited her fer from Virginia Commonwealth competitive personality as one of University took on Dechter, the the main reasons for propelling most decorated player in Bradley her to the top ranks of the MVC. tennis history. “I don’t care who I’m play- “It’s kind of a tough thing, ing,” Dechter said. “Like Wichita; for the players and the coaching They win conference. In the past, staff as well,” Tyler said. “We as my teammates... didn’t think they a coaching staff try to watch and could win, they were like ‘There’s stay away and not have too much no way.’ Why would you think input.” that? You have to compete.” Dechter, a Mundelein Illinois Decther said her contesting native, wasn’t interested in play- nature was influenced by her have a person like that show up for the tennis program as a whole. one step higher. ing her teammates, but she was childhood. day in and day out not only with “I think it sets more of a tone,” “Be proud, but never satis- stuck doing so in two of her “That’s how I was brought up,” a smile on her face, but ready to Dechter said. “They should be fied, that’s what my coach from three matches during the Cougar Dechter said. “I have a younger work hard, it just brings the entire your goals, that should be some- back home says,” Dechter said. Invitational. energy of thing you’re striving to get. I feel “A goal of mine has always been “[I] drove all the way to Chicago the pro- like [before] it was an outside to be Missouri Valley Player of the to just play my teammates, basical- “Be proud, but never satisfied, that’s gram up,” dream that no one was ever going Year.” ly,” Dechter said. “I wanted to get Tyler said. to get it.” new matches. We play in practice what my coach from back home “She’s Tyler also noted how big Chris Kwiecinski is a senior sports all the time.” says,” got that Dechter’s achievement was for the communication major from Vernon This was said not out of spite of winning program. Hills, Illinois. He is the Scout’s sports playing her teammates, but from -Ariel Dechter mentality. “It’s a critical first step,” Tyler editor. her competitive spirit, which was Junior women’s tennis player It doesn’t said. “To put our name up there Direct questions, comments and crucial in bringing the Bradley really mat- in the same group of people is concerns to [email protected] women’s tennis program its best ter who really important for everybody... ley.edu. You can also follow him on season in 20 years in 2014-2015. brother, [and] we’d always com- she’s competing against, you A lot of times, once you break that Twitter @OchoK41. The historic season was capped pete with each other [in tennis].” know she’s going to be in the mix barrier, then the flood gates may off with Dechter setting the school From her childhood competi- and has a chance to win.” open too.” record for wins at the No. 2 singles tions to NCAA Division I tennis As for this season, Dechter said As Dechter’s junior year begins, position and wins by a sophomo- matches, Tyler said her ambitious being named All-MVC accom- she noted her list of goals has more with 29, while also being nature is invaluable to the team. plished one of her career goals. realigned to fit last year’s accom- the first Bradley tennis player to “Knowing that you’re going to The honor was also monumental plishments, and she’d rather go A12 THE SCOUT 18 September 2015 SPORTS INSIDE: Feature Ariel Dechter, who is reshap- #StopNewEngland2K15 A11 ing the tennis program, enters Chicago Invitational A10 her third year at Bradley as the Thomason Invitational A10 SPORTSSPORTS most decorated tennis player www.bradleyscout.com ever. Page A11 Spaghetti Supper makes triumphant return BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI said. “We need the people in this Road Blues Sports Editor community to come out and watch us play. It’s important that we Bradley fans and supporters reach out to the community and alike gathered at the Itoo Hall on let them know how important they Farmington Road Thursday for the are to Bradley Athletics.” Bradley Spaghetti Supper. While 464 fans ate dinner at the The classic preseason event, event, others came simple to see which returned after a one-year the team, bringing the crowd total hiatus, made a comeback to the to around 500 people. Itoo Hall for the first time since Both the men’s and women’s 2009 and gave all attendees a basketball teams were introduced, chance to meet and mingle with with each coach asking for ample players on both the men’s and support from those who attended. women’s basketball team. “We want you, we need you on Director of Athletics Chris our team,” men’s basketball head Reynolds noted the importance coach Brian Wardle said. “You will of the event to Bradley Athletics, see [good basketball] this year.” citing how it united Bradley fans One attendee, a Bradley grad- under one roof and yet, just how uate, said the Spaghetti Supper easy it was to coordinate. returning to the Itoo Hall had a “When I came back to Peoria nostalgic feeling, and the previ- and to Bradley University, I was ous Spaghetti Suppers held at told it was a tradition that we the Renaissance Coliseum never should restart again,” Reynolds lacked a sense of intimacy. said. “For me, it was something That same nostalgic feeling that was easy to do and was some- was also another one of the rea- thing that the people in this com- sons why Reynolds brought the munity wanted.” Spaghetti Supper back to the Itoo In recent years, the Spaghetti Hall. Supper was held in Renaissance “The theme for this year Coliseum. This was an act that for Bradley men’s basketball is photos (left) by Ann Schnabel and (right) via Scout Archives frustrated the Bradley faithful who ‘Tradition plays in Peoria,’” Bradley volleyball and soccer look to regroup after a embraced the Spaghetti Supper at Reynolds said. “Spaghetti dinners the Itoo Hall as tradition. at the Itoo Hall are the tradition of winless weekend on the road: Page A9 When Reynolds announced Bradley basketball.” June 2 the Spaghetti Supper was While the Spaghetti Supper was returning to the Itoo Hall, he was a huge success, Reynolds did not Cross country dominates individuals and met with a very enthusiastic recep- say whether or not there would be tion. When Reynolds was intro- a Red/White scrimmage, which is sweeps duals at Bradley Intercollegiate duced at the event, he received a another preseason tradition that standing ovation from the crowd was held on the Peoria Riverfront BY ALEX KRYAH for the guys, there were a lot of continuing to improve lies within of 464. prior to last season. Assistant Sports Editor [personal records] on that course.” the team’s work ethic and cama- Reynolds even promised that “We’re still exploring ideas of The girls finished in an even raderie. next year they would be having what we might want to do before The men’s and women’s cross more impressive fashion, as 10 of “This is my fifth week as a head the Spaghetti Supper at the Itoo the season starts,” Reynolds said. country teams were the host of the the top 11 finishers in the wom- coach, and I haven’t been working Hall again. “We haven’t made any definitive 29th annual Bradley Intercollegiate en’s race were Bradley runners. with them long…and I think our Reynolds said the Spaghetti decisions yet.” last Friday, and they didn’t allow Clocking in with the fastest times 1-16 runners are all invested in Supper was crucial in garnering Bradley men’s basketball opens either of the visiting teams to spoil the support needed for the Bradley up their season Nov. 4 against were Caitlin and Kristen Busch, each other,” Gauson said. “They’re their party. Basketball teams, who are begin- Edgewood College, while the who tied for first at 16:49.8. The a good group and I’m very fortu- ning their seasons in a month and women begin the season Nov. 1 The men swept the top six in effort earned the twin sisters MVC nate to have the athletes that we a half. against McKendree College. their heat, all finishing within a Athletes of the Week honors. have here.” “We need support,” Reynolds second of each other. Finishing Gauson said both the men’s and Gauson said he still believes first was junior Caleb Beck, check- women’s teams have started off there is room for improvement ing in at a career-best time of 25:04. their seasons hot, and they want to throughout the team, but overall, Sophomores Taylor Floyd Mews carry that momentum through the he’s pleased with what he’s seen. and Michael Ward, juniors Mike rest of the season when the compe- Both cross country teams Bianchina and Patrick Campbell tition gets more difficult. compete today in the Bradley and senior Marshall Moyer all fin- “We just want to try to man- Invitiational at 3 p.m. in Donovan ished at 25:04.7 or faster. age our energy levels and training Park. “Our men’s goal was to get out so we can continue to progress,” and get in a good position in a Gauson said. “This weekend was a Alex Kryah is a junior sports com- pack together,” head coach Darren good stepping stone towards that, munication major from Indianapolis, Gauson said. “Our top seven ran and Notre Dame will be a week Indiana. He is the Scout’s assistant photo by Chris Kwiecinski sports editor. together for the most part, but [from today], so that’ll be another Direct questions, comments and First year men’s basketball head coach Brian Wardle introduces his obviously there was a pretty small big test for us there.” concerns to [email protected] team at the Itoo Spaghetti Supper on Thursday. margin of victory. I’m very happy He also noted that the key to “This is what the Bradley basketball spaghetti supper is about: players breaking bread with fans” ScoutSportsDesk - @KirkWessler, Peoria Journal Star Executive Sports Editor