Kaboom! turns one 40 years of SNL Cross steps down News A4 Voice B2 Sports A12 Vol. 120 | No. 16 20 February 2015 ‘Mountaintop’ pays tribute to King President’s office hours BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY Camae represents that and juxta- News Editor poses King.” receive approval Although the play is set in one On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther room with just two characters, BY TORI MOSES King Jr. delivered his ‘I’ve Been Roberson said it was one of the Copy Editor to the Mountaintop’ speech in most engaging plays he’s been a Memphis, Tennessee. Upon return- part of. With the retirement of ing to his motel room, King found “Everything is so real about President Joanne Glasser arrives himself in conversation with a this play and relevant today,” he the end of her monthly office room service delivery woman. said. “I don’t think anyone can go hours, where she invited students Played by senior theater arts through this play without having to have one-on-one chats on any major Aris-Allen Roberson, King any type of passion.” subject matter they wanted to is confronted with his past and “The Mountaintop” not only discuss. questioned about his future by offered new challenges to the cast, However, a resolution to make Camae, played by senior theater but was also a directorial debut of these office hours mandatory for arts major Kiayla Jackson. the theater department’s newest future presidents was passed “First and foremost, I believe faculty member, Susan Felder. by Student Senate Feb. 17 and we are both very honored to do Jackson said the depart- will now move on to request the this show, and I was a little ner- ment originally picked a differ- approval of the administration vous coming in,” Roberson said. ent play, but after the events of and the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Martin Luther King, every- Ferguson, Felder decided “The According to Student Body body knows who he is, but after Mountaintop” was more appro- Secretary of the Assembly Olga rehearsing and working with priate and relatable. Krapivner, the resolution would Director Susan Felder, it all came “[‘The Mountaintop’] is a roll- require future presidents to hold so naturally.” er coaster,” Jackson said. “It will monthly office hours open to Jackson said she agrees with make you laugh; it will make you all students, and also requests Roberson’s feelings. cry. It’ll make you want to do potential candidates for president “I love my character,” Jackson something different that you hav- be informed of the responsibility said. “She kind of represents how en’t been doing before.” and agree to it before being hired. people were feeling at that time.” The show will be performed “President Glasser chose to According to Jackson, during Feb. 19-21 and Feb. 26-28 at 8 p.m. do office hours on her own,” this time in history, views on how in Hartmann Center, with Sunday the sophomore political science to advocate for black rights were matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are major said. “It wasn’t mandated changing and many people were $14 for adults, $7 for students, $5 by anyone, and it’s a very rare stepping away from King’s peace- photo by Duane Zehr for freshmen and $12 for Bradley Seniors Aris-Allen Roberson and Kiayla Jackson pose as Martin thing. It gives the campus a more ful views. faculty, staff and seniors (62+). Luther King Jr. and Camae in a dress rehearsal for the civil rights inviting vibe.” “People were starting to be For tickets or more information, theatre production of ‘Mountaintop.’ Junior learning behavior spe- more radical,” she said. “I think call 309-677-2650. cialist major Rebecca Schwartz said she thinks the open office hours gave her a good way to get to know Glasser more personally. On-campus room reservations “She already had a sense of who I was becausewe had talked before, and she knew my dad so it was fun to actually sit down require simple solution and talk,” Schwartz said. BY SAMANTHA PALLINI Director of Student Activities BOLT training on the resources prehensive checklist outlining Editor-in-Chief Tom Coy said this is not a new and transitioning, but obviously step-by-step directions on how see HOURS Page A7 addition to the SAO website but we need to continue working on to plan an event without missing From Meinen to Markin, stu- rather a lesser known feature that, this.” important deadlines. dent organizations are constantly when used, can make life much The site features a “how-to” While there are a variety of in search of on-campus venues easier for student organization planning guide for students offices on campus that arrange to host events. Though seemingly event planners. to identify items like deadlines reservations, all contact informa- FOLLOW US! simple, this task can present prob- “I think that many students for scheduling catering services, tion and forms to apply for space lems of policy incertitude regard- lack the knowledge of the exis- which departments and people reservations can be found on the @bradley_scout ing when and where to reserve tence of the campus event plan- should be contacted throughout SAO site. rooms. ning section of our website,” he the process as well as guidelines Several student organization Amidst the chaos of event plan- said. “As an office, we continue to and restrictions that can come with executive board members cited TheBradleyScout ning, however, there is one simple work to meet the needs of student certain rooms such as rental fees, Student Center Ballroom, the solution: the campus event plan- organizations when it comes to limited building hours, availabili- Garrett Center and Markin as @bradleyscout ning page on the Student Activities officer transitions. We spent quite ty and capacity. Office (SAO) website. a bit of focus at this past year’s Additionally, it offers a com- see ROOMS Page A7 A2 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 NEWS BRIEFS English department Siblings weekend schedule announces poetry contest POLICE Siblings’ weekend events, hosted by the Activities Council of Bradley The English department recently announced two poetry contests. The University and the Student Activities Office, will occur today, Saturday submission deadline for both is at 3 p.m. March 11. and Sunday. REPORTS Hard-copy submissions and required entry forms must be delivered to the English Department office, Bradley Hall room 380. The contests Saturday activities include: • Officers were dispatched to are open to all majors and both undergraduate and graduate students. • $5 pizza party and packet pickup 6-8 p.m. in Lydia’s Lounge the 800 block of Elmwood Ave. The first contest is the Sipple Poetry Award, which calls for a group of • Open swim 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Markin 12:51 a.m. Feb. 13 when a male five original poems. First place receives $400, second place receives $200 • Open rock climbing 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Markin student was found lying on the and third receives $100. • Late Night BU 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Markin sidewalk. The second contest is the Academy of American Poets Prize. Students • Mockingjay: Part One 8 p.m. in Marty Theater When officers arrived, the may submit one original poem, with a chance to win $100 and an award • Women’s basketball game 7 p.m. in Renaissance Coliseum male appeared to be intoxicat- certificate. The English department is administering the Sipple Award ed. He refused a breathalyz- while the Academy of American Poetry Award winners are selected by Sunday’s activities include: er test but later admitted to the Academy in New York • Brunch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Geisert Hall Cafeteria drinking eight to 12 beers at a To access contest guidelines and forms, visit the English Department • Disney trivia 1-3 p.m. in Markin 38 hosted by Student Senate residence on the 700 block of N. website. • Open rock climbing 2-4 p.m. and open swim 3-6 p.m. in Markin Institute. • Recreation and crafts 2-5 p.m. in Markin hosted by greek life The male said he was dis- • Norman Magic Experience 6:30 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom traught with regard to a female Race for the Cure team • Ice cream party 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Student Center Dining Room student who said she did not Deborah Fischer, director of the Center for Learning Assistance, and • Viewing of Mockingjay: Part One at 8 p.m. in Marty Theater want to be in a relationship with Jessica Chandler, director of the Lewis J. Burger Center for Student him. Paramedics were called, Leadership and Public Service, are co-chairs of the Susan G. Komen Race Sunday, Feb. 22 there will be a brunch 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Geisert and the male submitted to a for the Cure Bradley team, which will take place May 9. Hall Cafeteria. For more information, visit the SAO page on the Bradley breathalyzer, registering a .179. At noon on Feb. 25 in the Wyckoff Room, Fischer and Chandler will website. He became belligerent and be kicking off their fundraising efforts and membership recruitment by tried to kick police officers and selling $12 PINK T-shirts. medics. The male was taken The Race for the Cure is the “largest series of runs and fitness walks in to Methodist Hospital with the the world,” according to their website komenmemorial.org. help of officers. For more information, visit bradley.edu/teambradley.