'Mountaintop' Pays Tribute to King

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. Student Center hosts Jazz Festival Upon arrival, his behavior had not improved, and he was transported to Peoria Country The Bradley Jazz Ensemble will host its 11th annual Jazz Festival Feb. Jail on charges of aggravated 24 in the Student Center. assault on police, aggravated Free performances by high school bands will start at 8 a.m. and assault on medics, disorderly Submit your events to... continue throughout the day until the 7:30 p.m. concert, which features conduct, underage drinking the Bradley Groove Project and Jazz Ensemble. It will also feature guest and obstructing police. The Bradley Events Calendar! drummer Dennis Mackrel, who was a child prodigy and began playing the drums at the age of two. • Officers were dispatched The evening concert is $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more to the 1500 block of W. Bradley information, call the Bradley Cultural Events Box Office at (309) 677- Ave. 12:03 a.m. Feb. 14, when www.bradleyscout.com/calendar 2650. a male student was discovered unconscious The student was found in always loved Bradley and wanted counselor.’ It’s just something you a bathroom unresponsive but OF to work here.” fall into.” breathing. An unknown party- THE However, Bradley and becom- As an admissions counselor, goer told police the male drank HUMANS HILLTOP ing an admissions counselor was she often references her own col- whiskey and several beers that not the first thing on her mind. lege experiences in order to relate night. Now she will soon be celebrating to students. He was taken to OSF the eleventh anniversary of her “It’s a lot of fun for me to help Hospital for further evaluation, introduction to the Hilltop. students find their best fit and to and the party was shut down. “I don’t think I was quite sure know that they have to choose a what I wanted to do when I fin- school for the right reasons that • Officers were dispatched to ished college, but I knew I loved will suit them,” Cheney said. the 1500 block of Fredonia Ave my college experience,” Cheney Her favorite part of admissions 1:18 a.m. Feb. 14, when a female said. “I was an orientation leader is working with students through safety cruiser driver reported and a tour guide at Ball State. the whole process: before, during being hit with a banana. Some of our supervisors had talk- and after their time at Bradley. The driver said a male stu- ed to me about going into student Cheney said she loves knowing dent was siting on the porch of a affairs. Something related to work- they are having an amazing expe- residence and threw the banana ing with college-age students was rience. She even has students that through the van window, hit- always on my radar, but I actually come back and talk to her about ting her in the chest. started my career in the finan- their college experience. Officers administered a cial services industry at Morgan One challenge Cheney said she breathalyzer test, and the male Stanley Smith-Barney.” faces is when there are students registered a .155. Cheney said she had been on who she feels are right for Bradley, He was issued a ticket for her way to becoming a financial but cannot attend for some reason. disorderly conduct and was consultant, but it wasn’t the right She said it is difficult to see released. fit for her. She really wanted to a student who will do well at work with students and after Bradley but ends up choosing a • Officers were called to the Cheney graduated, she would different school for the wrong rea- 800 block of Underhill Street LINDSEY CHENEY periodically look at the Bradley sons. 12:30 a.m. Feb. 13 to pick up website for openings. However, she said that she has drug paraphernalia and weap- Serving as an Admissions Counselor since 2004, Cheney is a When she interviewed in 2004, to let them go and trust their judg- ons from dormitory staff. Peoria native who has always dreamed of working at Bradley. Cheney recalls the admissions ments. Staff collected a cup filled Though her path to the Hilltop was rather uncoventional, she office being a very tight-knit group “No doesn’t mean never,” with cannabis ashes and a stun eventually found her way home. and that she was eager to become Cheney said. “If they really want gun from a female student and part of the family. to be here, they will find a way to her male non-student friend. “I felt at home immediately and be here.” Officers confiscated the items BY TESSA ARMICH “I grew up in Peoria and have just in my gut [I] knew this was and informed the pair the items Copy Editor attended men’s basketball games going to be the right fit, whether were illegal. since I was ten years old, and I or not I got that position,” Cheney As a Peoria native, admissions would not sit down or shut up at said. “I don’t think anyone grows counselor Lindsey Cheney has the games,” Cheney said. “It’s a up and says, ‘When I grow up, always had an interest in Bradley. big family tradition of ours, and I I’m going to be an admissions THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 A3 Students, alumnae geared toward success

BY SAMANTHA PALLINI views, the First Look for Charity content, surveying attendees and Editor-in-Chief event and with social media pro- writing and creating digital media motions. releases while the show is taking The Chicago Auto Show cel- Senior public relations major place. ebrated its 80th anniversary this Whitney Huggins said it was a “I have really enjoyed getting week with the help of 14 Bradley rewarding experience. to help upload content to social University student interns paving “Of the internships I’ve had, media,” senior sports communi- the way to success. this was the most intense and the cation major Ashley Alletto said. From writing press releases most geared toward public rela- “We have gotten a chance to walk and credentialing media, to film- tions,” Huggins said. “We would around and really get to know the ing videos for Vine and publishing work during the day, go to recep- show floor, while coming up with online photo galleries, the students tions in the afternoon and, all the different content to post. It has kept busy at McCormick Place. while, be networking. The people also been great to get to write arti- Senior public relations major [we met at the receptions] would cles about different features of the Ashley Arendt said even though remember us from earlier and say, show and get them published on it was her second time working ‘Here’s my card; stay in touch.’” the Chicago Auto Show website.” the internship, the opportunity to Arendt said the day-to-day In addition to this year’s learn something new is always agenda was never the same and interns, new to the Chicago present. presented an element of excite- Auto Show is former intern and “This was my fourth intern- ment and surprise, keeping the Bradley public relations alumnae ship and my second time with the interns on their toes. ‘14 Erin Guth, who is serving as Chicago Auto Show,” Arendt said. “I think, most importantly, you Communications Specialist on the “The environment is fast-speed, learn to adapt and adapt quickly,” official Chicago Auto Show com- high-paced and a great experi- Arendt said. “You cannot neces- munications team. photo provided by Ashley Arendt ence on such a big scale. I worked sarily plan ahead for the day and Senior public relations and The first wave of Chicago Auto Show interns arrived at McCormick the same shift [as] the first time the tasks, but you learn how to marketing double major Bri Karls Place Feb. 10. The students met at 6:30 a.m. each day to write press around, but I still learned new take it all and keep your cool. said she advises students to apply releases, post social media content and network with industry profes- things this year.” You get things done quickly and to the show next year and to make The Chicago Auto Show takes efficiently.” the most of it, if selected. Wave 1 Wave 2 place Feb. 14 through 22, and the The second wave of interns “Do as much as you can, volun- Ashley Arendt Markist Booker interns are sent in two waves. Two arrived to the Chicago Auto Show teer for projects and use the time Stephanie Porter Thomas Bunch more interns than last year were Feb. 15 and will work through you have,” Karls said. “It is so Christine Gale Kristin Kreher selected for this year’s program, today. While the focus of the first much more of a great experience Whitney Huggins Sierra Buechler bringing the total to 14. group was more centered on if you’re engaged. Be a go-getter.” Brianna Karls Hayley Feichter The first wave with eight preparatory work for the show, Sydney Yeazel Ashley Alletto interns worked Feb. 10 through the second wave of students has Erika Kubik Feb. 15 at receptions, media pre- a greater focus on social media Taylor Stephens Seniors brave job fair, market for future

BY LISA STEMMONS of who he wanted to visit and the advertising major Sydney Yeazel with over the summer but it does tice with. Staff Reporter field he was interested in. said she had a positive experi- not hurt to explore her options While this year’s graduating “I found multiple people that ence, despite initially being skep- before making a final decision. class is preparing to enter the real In between hectic extracurric- I wanted to go talk to today,” tical about going and making a “I look for growth,” Yeazel said. world following spring gradua- ular schedules and maintaining Blanco said. “When I went in, it last minute decision to attend. “I want to be a leader, so I look tion May 16, last year’s gradu- a social life, students sometimes was very easily organized, and I However, Yeazel was exploring for opportunity to advance and ating class boasts a 93 percent forget the true purpose of college: found exactly what I was looking her options as she already has one something that could potentially employment rate with a 95 percent to get a degree that leads to a job. for in the companies.” job offer on the table. roll over to a full-time [position] knowledge rate according to the The Smith Career Center Blanco said he was pleased “I walked around and was able that can be put on my resume for 2013-2014 First Destination Study hosted its annual Spring Job & with the resources that were avail- to talk to so many interesting peo- future employment.” completed by the Smith Career Internship Fair Feb. 19, where stu- able at the fair and learned from ple,” Yeazel said. [They were] not Senior bio-medical engineering Center. dents brought out their résumés attending the job fair that he was necessarily something that I could major Kelsey Devine is already in To read the complete report, and best attire to woo potential searching for smaller automotive see myself working, for but there the desired senior position as she visit the Smith Career Center page employers. companies. As a result, he said were so many opportunities, and has already accepted a job offer. on the Bradley website. Senior mechanical engineering he is more interested in being it was a great experience. I made a Devine is currently a simula- major Aaron Blanco does not cur- involved with innovative projects lot of connections.” tion engineer intern, assisting in rently have a job lined up but said and companies with new designs. Yeazel said her job offer came constructing simulation devices he went into the job fair with ideas Similar to Blanco, senior from the company she interned for medical professionals to prac- Lydia’s Lounge to be renovated BY TORI MOSES Tom Coy said keeping the conve- ing, and if I had that space last of campus, that if we could make plete overhaul of Lydia’s Lounge,” Copy Editor nience store was not financially year I could have used that, but it desirable, comfortable and an Coy said. “We are looking at how practical and as ideas for what to it wasn’t open,” the theatre arts option, it might be a space they to slowly add pieces as we find After the removal of the P.O.D. put in its place are being generat- production and mechanical engi- can come to and use instead.” budget available to add comfort- convenience store in Lydia’s ed, university budget restrictions neering double major said. The space can also be used for able seating in there with the goal Lounge last year, students and need to be considered. However, Coy said he hopes campus programs, such as hosting of making this a usable study administration are discussing “There were many suggestions, the current hours of operation can meetings and events for organiza- lounge.” what to do with the underutilized [from] setting up a restaurant, to a be altered. tions, upon request. The space that was previously space in University Hall. game room, to leaving it as it is,” “With the scanning process, “I’m referring to it as a study the convenient store is now closed According to Student Body Coy said. “The most financially we would like to extend those space available that has program- off and vacant indefinitely. President Jason Blumenthal, the accessible option was to move it hours and make it usable [for all ming opportunities within there,” “That has some structural [ren- convenience store was removed toward being a study lounge avail- students] and also look at it as Coy said. ovations] that would have to be because students were not using able to all students.” an alternative study space or a As the first step in improv- done before providing access to it as much as was needed to keep Currently, undergraduate and group project space compared to ing the lounge, old furniture was students,” Coy said. “It’s not able it open. graduate students have access to the library,” Coy said. removed and other furniture was to be open and just accessed until “I think having two P.O.D.s on Lydia’s Lounge as a study space Coy said several students said rearranged Feb. 17 to include four some significant modifications are a campus this size was probably from 5-9:30 p.m. they would use the space in place high top tables, two small circular made that are not within universi- not the best option,” Blumenthal Junior Michael Castelluccio of going to the library. tables and two longer style tables, ty budget right now.” said. “I think having two con- lived in University Hall last year “We have heard from students, each table seating four to five peo- Another obstacle in renovat- venience stores for a population and said he would often study in especially as we go into finals ple. ing Lydia’s Lounge is figuring out when they are going to go to the Lydia’s Lounge but the hours were and different busy times of the The space also includes two how to inform students about the Student Center anyway doesn’t inconvenient. year, that [the library is] too jam flat screen televisions, according possibilities for the space. make sense.” “I will stay in the library until packed,” Coy said. “We think for to Coy. Director of Student Activities two or three in the morning study- residential students on that side “We can’t afford to do a com- see LOUNGE Page A7 A4 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 NEWS Kaboom! celebrates birthday by giving back BY TESSA ARMICH used when basketball slam dunks Copy Editor took place. The mascot was initial- ly introduced last February during Bradley’s mascot Kaboom! the men’s basketball game against celebrated his first ‘KaBirthday’ Loyola-Chicago. last Sunday in the Great Hall of The birthday party supported the Civic Center with hundreds the Baby Beginnings Project, a pro- of students, alumni and commu- gram created by the Children’s nity members in attendance for Home Association of Illinois. the men’s Bradley versus Loyola- Attendees brought items on the Chicago basketball game. organization’s wish list to donate. During the past year, Kaboom! The Children’s Home Good has made appearances at key Beginnings program educates sporting events, varied communi- young mothers in the Peoria and ty programs and numerous on and Tazewell areas. According to the off-campus occasions. Children’s Home website, their Starting at 11 a.m. and run- goal is to foster positive relation- ning until halftime, the celebra- ships between children and par- tion included a bounce house, face ents and to reduce child abuse. painting, a balloon artist, coloring “The event was fun,” senior station and an opportunity to sign music business and music perfor- a giant birthday card for Kaboom!. mance double major Tracey Furling “There was a large amount of said. “I was really impressed with community members and a large the birthday present idea. It was amount of kids at the birthday a great way to get involved in the party,” Red Sea President Anthony community.” Sperando said. “There was a large Furling said she thought, due to bounce house and many other the environment of the event, stu- games. Kaboom! was walking dents might be ready to welcome around, and I thought it was pret- Kaboom! more warmly than when ty successful.” he was first introduced. The idea for Kaboom!’s figure For more information on came from the multiple gargoyle Kaboom!, visit his page on the statues on top of buildings on cam- Bradley website. pus, while his name was inspired Editorial cartoon by Tessa Armich by Hall of Fame Voice of Bradley “Kaboom!, use your manners...and a fork.” Athletics, Dave Snell’s catchphrase Black History Month Paving the way for the kicks off with culture disabled community BY TORI MOSES BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY News Editor Copy Editor

Red, black and white dress- Building accessible summer es lined the walls of the Garrett camp facilities for men, women Multicultural Center as the ladies and children with disabilities, of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority freshman civil engineering major Incorporated hosted the third Kevin Lindgren will travel on a annual Black History Month cer- six-week journey this summer emony. across the country as part of Build “The idea of having an official America. opening to Black History Month The Ability Experience, a non- is an important thing to remind profit organization owned by Pi people why this month exists,” Kappa Phi Fraternity, sponsors Build America. As a new member English professor and speaker KEVIN LINDGREN Demetrice Worley said. of the fraternity, Lindgren said he spend one-on-one time with them The room was filled with stu- found out about the opportunity just having fun, hanging out and dents and community members from two older members of his interacting with them,” Lindgren alike and was set up as a variety chapter. said. “You get to meet new people, show with banquet tables, appe- “I thought it sounded like a people with different disabilities, tizers and a range of performers. really rewarding experience, and it and it’s definitely an eye-opening Ceremonies opened with “Lift was something that I knew I want- experience.” Every Voice and Sing,” often ed to try,” Lindgren said. “[My fra- Lindgren is required to fund- referred to as the Black American ternity brothers] kind of inspired raise $4,000 by June 24, the start of National Anthem, sung by senior me to do it.” the trip. The money covers his trip mechanical engineering major The journey starts with a costs and the supplies put toward Michelle Bryant. training session in Boston and building at the campsites. Following Bryant’s perfor- ends with The Arrival, an event “You try to raise as much mance were poetry readings and photo by Dan Smith to recognize the participants, in money as possible because that’s dance pieces, all centered on black Senior sports communication major Bintu Njie speaks on behalf of Washington, D.C. Lindgren will what you put into each camp,” history. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. at the black history ceremony. travel with about 20 Pi Kappa Phi Lindgren said. “The money goes The crowd favorite appeared members from around the country Victory Ogburu said. “It was according to the troupe leader. into building the camps. The more to be the slam poem “Seven to six camps in different cities. something different and educa- “I think it’s wonderful that money you raise the better. Then Reasons to Love a Black Man,” “It depends on the camp, but tional. They put in a lot of work, everyone got together,” Worley they get a nicer camp, and you are outlining the softer attributes of we could be building ramps, play- and I appreciate it.” said. “[It was] not just the black able to build more.” African American men. ground equipment or really what- As the troupe played their students.” Lindgren said he has contact- Junior business management ever they need,” Lindgren said. drums, the crowd clapped and For more information on Black ed parents, friends, alumni and administration major Jamara Bell “I have not had experience [with cheered along with them. The History Month and upcoming members of his chapter to ask for performed the poem, which was construction], so it will kind of be dancers also invited volunteers events, visit the Multicultural donations. responded to with a standing ova- like learning on the job.” to the stage to learn a few dance Student Services page on Bradley’s “It’s constant fundraising,” he tion. The team will spend four days moves. website. said. “This large-scale fundraising To close the night, African trib- at each camp and use the week- Despite the energizing drum is quite new to me, but it’s defi- al dance group Kumasi Kamberg ends to travel to the next site. music, however, the main message nitely a fun challenge, and I’m up took the stage. “I’ve heard that a lot of the the troupe wanted the audience to for it.” “[My favorite act] was the trib- really rewarding experiences are take away was to be proud of who To donate, contact Lindgren at al dance,” junior sociology major when, at night, you are with the you are and where you came from, campers themselves, and you can [email protected]. THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 A5 N Alumni win spot in music festival lineup Professor links is really the reason why we won. It was amazing, and we sounded depression to Facebook great.” With their St. Louis victory, Fanny Pack is guaranteed a spot and envy. in the 2015 Summer Camp Music According to Ferrucci, there Festival in Chillicothe, Illinois were other similarly themed May 22-24. studies completed, but they were “I love the people that go unable to directly connect the two. there,” Heller said. “Everybody “There was a study at the is creative, and everyone has University of Michigan where some sort of outlet for creativity. [researchers] had the idea to try There are just all sorts of crazy, for [a link between Facebook and creative people that go to these depression],” he said. “They things, and that’s definitely my didn’t actually find the connec- main drive.” tion, but we looked at it and real- Fanny Pack is continuing to ized the framework they utilized build momentum in St. Louis, PATRICK FERRUCCI probably didn’t fit the study.” and Heller said he hopes that This is why Ferrucci, Duffy and Tandoc decided to look for a con- playing in the Summer Camp BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI nection between depression and lineup will help them get into Assistant Sports Editor other music festivals. Facebook usage. photo by Maggie Cipriano The festival is not the end for Journalism professor Patrick According to Ferrucci, it is impossible to connect Facebook Alumnus ‘14 Ethan Heller rocks out on guitar in a performance with the group, however. Ferrucci co-authored and pub- use to depression currently, unless bandmates of Fanny Pack. The group is set to play at the Summer Joe Weil, creator of Psycho lished an essay in December of envy is present first. He said Camp Music Festival in May. Films in Los Angeles and long- 2014 on the correlation between time friend of Heller, has agreed Facebook, envy and depression. because people are envious and then become depressed, a link can BY MELODY MERCADO 2014, Fanny Pack had composed to help create a music video for Ferrucci said he focused on be more clearly established. Off-staff Reporter seven songs. Heller said the cre- “Harry’s Breakfast,” one of the college students. “What we found, and it was ation of an album would make the songs on Unzipped. “Doing these kinds of stud- being a little misreported, was that Alumnus ’14 Ethan Heller never group more legitimate in the eyes They are also set to open in St. ies, you’re going to talk to col- Facebook use knew that a random ‘jam fest’ one of the public and make it easier to Louis for the nationally touring lege students because they are doesn’t necessarily cause afternoon during his senior year at book shows, so “Unzipped” was band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong the ones around you,” Ferrucci depression,” Ferrucci said. “But a Bradley University would end in born. March 25. said. “Students used Facebook very specific type of Facebook use the creation of a band, but one year “A lot of the lyrics are all pretty Heller said he credits part of a lot back then. The survey was over time can.” later, he is glad it did. philosophical for the most part,” the band’s success to the sup- done in early 2013, so we are Ferrucci also said most of the The trio named Fanny Pack Heller said. “It’s a mixture of port of family, friends and the St. dealing with pre-Instagram and information found from surveys released their debut album, Eastern philosophy with a Western Louis community. Yik-Yak.” demonstrated that people, who Unzipped, Nov. 2014. mindset. [It’s] growing up in the “The St. Louis community has Ferrucci conducted this use Facebook for “stalking” as “[A] fanny pack is something suburbs but being kind of like the really latched on and given us a study, which was published in opposed to “just interacting with that your mom wore in the 90s, hypocrisy of suburban life.” ton of support and encourage- Computers in Human Behavior, friends,” had higher rates of and we want to play music that On Feb. 7, Fanny Pack per- ment,” Heller said. “ All of the when he was a doctoral student depression. your mom would like,” Heller formed for the Summer Camp musicians have been really sup- at the University of Missouri. The According to Facebook said. Road Tour at the St. Louis, Missouri portive, the music community in study involved more than 700 Newsroom, there were more Fanny Pack is a funkified stop. The Summer Camp Music St. Louis is just great.” college students, and it found than 890 million active users on power trio, blending whirlwind Festival hosts 13 different contests Fanny Pack will be travel- Facebook use may lead to symp- Facebook in December of 2014, guitar solos, throbbing bass lines for bands to secure a spot in the ing back to Peoria to perform at toms of depression. and according to the Anxiety and dirty jazz rhythms, according final lineup of the main festival, Kenny’s Westside Pub Feb. 27. The idea for the study origi- and Depression Association of to its Facebook fan page. ranging from Boulder, Colorado to This will be the band’s second nated when Ferrucci was writing America, 3 to 5 percent of peo- Heller said he would write Columbus, Ohio. time performing at Kenny’s. an essay on social media use ple suffer from major depression melodies and chord progressions, For their tour stop performance “[We] definitely expect to see and its link to reality television. every year. drummer Adam Sharp would the power trio wore bright neon the AEPi brothers there, probably However, when Ferrucci and his write lyrics with Heller, and bass- clothing along with their per- a lot of Bradley greek life and colleagues decided to take the ist and alumnus ’14 Dylan Jacobs formance dance crew, the Moon then some Peoria locals,” Heller study a step further, the idea for would create the bass pieces in Puppies. said. “There’s a pretty big group Facebook and envy emerged. combination with the melody. “The response was overwhelm- of locals who love live music and Ferrucci said he and his col- “It’s a very boiled process,” ingly positive,” Heller said. “A jam bands.” leagues Margaret Duffy and Heller said. “We work very well lot of my Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) For more information, visit Edson Tandoc got two essay top- together.” brothers from Bradley drove down the Fanny Pack Facebook page. ics out of the research process: From inception to summer that Saturday to support us, which reality television and Facebook Changes to Welcome Week schedule include new events

BY TESSA ARMICH we’re kind of where we want to are place to host it again. the Garrett Multicultural Center hosting a step show, as opposed to Copy Editor be.” Additionally, the Block Party as well as receptions for transfer performing their stepping during One of the more significant and Taste of Bradley have changed students and commuters. the Block Party.” While there are changes in store changes occurring is the move- times to allow the Taste of Bradley “We are restructuring a few While major changes are few, for next year’s Welcome Week, ment of the Theta Chi fraterni- to take place earlier in the day. of the Welcome Week events that all changes are part of a contin- many of the usual events will ty sponsored B-Glow event to The Activities Council of Bradley greek life puts on this upcom- uous process of revision by the remain unchanged. Welcome Week, which was tradi- University’s Lydstock music ing year,” Panhellenic Council SAO. According to Director of tionally held in April. This move event will likely play during President Marian Kavanaugh said. “It’s important every year Student Activities Tom Coy, it is was made to better the student these events, according to ACBU “The first [change is] the Block that we go back and reevaluate the goal of the Student Activities experience, according to Coy. President Helen Lagerblade. Party is now taking place earlier Welcome Week [with] what’s Office to have the new Welcome The B-Glow event will be one “The big change to Lydstock in the day from 2-5 p.m. I’m sure working [and] what’s not work- Week schedule on the website and of two large fraternity-sponsored that I know of is the date change we can all remember how bru- ing,” Coy said. “We take some finalized by the end of the month. events, alongside Alpha Epsilon to it being during Taste of Bradley tally hot out it was last year, and time every year, regroup, look at Vice President for Student Affairs Pi’s Foam and Fun party held in instead of the first day of classes,” to combat this, we have plans of what’s going on and figure out Nathan Thomas is reviewing the the Admissions parking lot annu- Lagerblade said. “This idea came getting misting machines for [the] how we can improve next year.” changes, while the SAO will be ally. up in our post-event evaluations Block Party.” According to Coy, students are confirming details with their key B United, the pep rally event last fall. After discussion between Kavanaugh also said the greek very involved in the changes. Coy partners. introduced last fall, is focused Lauren [Smetana], SAO and the system plans to change up timing said student organizations are the “There’s nothing major to on introducing new students to previous Music Live coordina- of greek life showcases and per- ones truly sponsoring the events, the changes,” Coy said. “We’ve Bradley tradition and encourag- tors, it has been moved. Any other formances. and their feedback is extremely received [students’] blessings on ing them to take part in Bradley changes will be up to the current “We are giving our [National important. some of the larger items prior culture, according to Coy. Red Sea Music Live coordinators.” Pan-Hellenic Council] organiza- to even taking it to the Student President Anthony Sperando said There will also be a Students tions a chance to show some of the Advisory Council. At this point, he heard great reviews, and plans of Color Welcome Reception in heritage of their organizations [by] A6 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 OPINION Editorial 2015 Staff The Scout

Digital Age not an excuse for laziness Editor-in-Chief: Samantha Pallini This week, an article titled “Top version. “inform us” that our school is the but not all are credible. [email protected] 25 most dangerous college cam- In this day and age where we No. 4 most dangerous school in Technology often receives a puses in America” was released read our nation’s news more often the entire country? bad rap for shielding us from the Managing Editor: Kristin Kreher via Find The Best and immediately from the sidebar of our Facebook Yes, we receive the occasional discomfort of face-to-face interac- [email protected] went viral, from news stations to home pages or Buzzfeed “10 things ForeWarn text message and Safety tion or detracting from the lessons social media sites. you should know” countdowns, Alert email, but of the more than learned and knowledge gained News Editor: Danealle Khaimskiy Bradley University came in at it’s no surprise that we would 2,800 four-year colleges in the from reading books and seeking [email protected] No. 4 behind Drake University, jump on an article that reads easily, United States, did we really think a out experts. Copy Editor: Tessa Armich Alabama A & M University and includes pictures and supplies us slideshow on a random site would However, technology can also [email protected] SUNY College at Plattsburgh. with gossip-worthy conversation. reveal this shocking news to us if be a resourceful companion, as Within just a few hours of its However, what is a surprise is it were true? online databases, credible news Copy Editor: Tori Moses virality, it was taken down, and that we were so quick to believe it While this is but one situation sources and even books (e-books, [email protected] the site reported that it had “found and pass it on. that has come and gone, there is a that is) are at our disposal at any an error in the analysis of the data Bradley is, by no means, a greater message. moment. Staff Reporter: Lisa Stemmons used in [the] report.” Harvard, but it is a school with Just because we live in the It’s time to remove ourselves [email protected] Less than 24 hours later, an students who know the impor- Digital Age, it does not mean from the land of headphone isola- entirely new listing was released, tance of being well-versed, credi- we are exempt from doing our tion and computer screen solitude Sports Editor: Garth Shanklin revealing that not one of the col- ble and informed citizens. research. Resources are more read- long enough to realize the impor- [email protected] leges that had appeared on the first So, are we so naïve that we ily available and accessible now tance of being well-informed peo- edition was listed in the updated allow some random website to than they have ever been before, ple. Asst. Sports Editor: Chris Kwiecinski [email protected]

Sports Reporter: Alex Kryah Opinion Letter to the Editor [email protected] Voice Editor: Kristin DiMaggio Embrace innocent Unknown territory [email protected] Asst. Voice Editor: Jaylyn Cook shatters stereotypes [email protected] As a gender equalist who is been farther from my expectations. guilty pleasures afraid to use the word “feminist” From day one, I never felt like Photo Editor: Maggie Cipriano [email protected] have to rationalize every single because of its extreme 1970s con- my gender was holding me back notation, I have something to say. in the club. Rather than being met thing you like. Sometimes you Asst. Photo Editor: Daniel Smith I venture outside gender norms with laughter or ridicule from the like things just because you like [email protected] them; you can’t pin an explana- and make homes in realms that are boys there, I was encouraged to tion to it. not stereotypically female. I have improve, motivated to keep at it Design Editor: Sierra Buechler From my experience, it seems played and loved video games and determined to keep showing [email protected] that people hate to admit their since I was a child, I was the only up and learning whatever I could. guilty pleasures because they female member of my high school Any expectation I had that the Graphics Editor: Chris Walls don’t want to be judged and Scholastic Bowl team and I am MMA Club would reflect the his- [email protected] made fun of. I know that if I pursuing a career in law, where torical misogyny of professional women make up 47 percent of fighting was shattered. Online Editor: Calvin Walden told some of my old friends that [email protected] I liked Backstreet Boys that I’d law school graduates, but only 17 Martial arts are about technique, percent of equity partners in firms momentum and skill. Although pretty much be shunned. That’s Advertising Manager: Travis Kelso (American Bar Association, 2014). muscle helps, it is designed so not healthy. [email protected] You should be able to embrace I have had mixed experiences in that even the weakest person can Alex Kryah your guilty pleasures and enjoy these areas, ranging from over-en- flip huge dudes and be completely Advertising Representatives: [email protected] them as much as you want. No thusiastic surprise from male capable of winning fights. If any- Aaron Morden Sports Reporter one should have to hide what he teammates to outright hostility, thing, I called my own gender out [email protected] or she likes just for acceptance; and I have come to expect at least as a potential explanation for my No matter who you are, you that’s ridiculous. If you want different treatment than boys, if sometimes embarrassing inepti- Jacob Wulf have a guilty pleasure. Everyone to watch “Keeping Up with the not inferior treatment. (See: death tude, and was repeatedly told that [email protected] in the world has something they Kardashians,” then so be it! I per- threats of female game developers being a girl has nothing to do like that they’re not particularly sonally don’t know why anyone who criticize the community for with needing more practice. (See: Kaitlin Stone proud of or don’t want people would want to spend any time being a boys club.) Ronda Rousey compared to any [email protected] to know. You might think you’re watching what those annoying When I joined the Mixed average male.) wrong and weird for liking these women do, but if that’s what you Martial Arts Club at Bradley, it was As such, it feels worth saying: Zach Jackson things. like to do then don’t let anyone, only at the urging of a friend of Girls! I know there are reasons [email protected] I know, for instance, my big- especially not me, stop you. mine. As an engineer, she was not why you shy away from things Advisor: Chris Kaergard gest guilty pleasure is boy bands. If you like taking selfies unfamiliar with being the only girl like video game communities and [email protected] If you go through my music every day and putting them on in the room herself, and she told clubs based on fighting, but this is ------playlist, you’ll find a plethora Instagram, then keep throwing me that I would not be unwelcome a place on campus where I think All letters to the editor must of *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and your filtered face out there. So and that it would be a lot of fun, every male member is a credit be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday One Direction songs. I’m even what if someone calls you basic? not just on its own merits but to to their gender, and every female in Sisson Hall 319 or emailed listening to “Night Changes” by I’d rather be called basic than be have another friend there. member is welcomed and chal- to [email protected] for One Direction as I write this col- forced to bottle in my true self. I knew that MMA, as with basi- lenged just as much as their male inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters umn. Everyone, please embrace cally all professional fighting, is counterparts. I’m sure it would be longer than 500 words will not be I can also tell you that I feel your guilty pleasures, especially wildly dominated by boys, but too controversial to call Bradley’s accepted. The Scout reserves the a little weird about it, especial- now that we’re in college where I figured it would be worth put- MMA Club “feminist.” At the very right to edit letters for inappro- ly because I live in a fraternity we are likely in the most socially ting up with some hypermascu- least, this is a prime example of priate content. All letters must house, where testosterone flows accepting phases of our lives. I line muscle glorification to hang gender equality thriving on cam- include the writer’s name, contact like water through the Nile River. promise you’ll feel more whole out with her and learn some rea- pus, and I am so proud of it. information and relationship to Does that make me weird for when you accept that your guilty sonable self-defense at the same Bradley. Responses to published liking that music? Of course not! pleasures are really just innocent. time. My expectation, in a nut- – Eileen Prescott letters will be eligible for print Well, ok, maybe that one is a little As One Direction would say, shell, was to join another girl in Senior, Philosophy and only the week following their weird. you don’t know your (guilty putting up with the boys to learn International Studies double appearance in the Scout. But overall, guilty pleasures pleasures) make you beautiful. how to defend myself against… major Any e-mails directed to mem- are a great thing. You shouldn’t boys. What I got could not have bers of the Scout staff may be published as letters. The Scout is published by mem- bers of the undergraduate stu- dent body of Bradley University. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the university or the news- paper’s sanctioning body, the EMAIL US: [email protected] Communications Council. 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While it’s Anyone who has any form of social media deleted after three, six or 12 months of time fishing for likes, retweets and “swipe commendable that Willow wants to is theoretically pulling a Lord Voldemort, inactivity, according to sfgate.com. rights” than sit across from someone else promote engaging interaction among in that part of them can live eternally. and make small talk. users, how much of that interaction is But what exactly happens to social media Twitter’s terms make it a bit more difficult actually genuine? accounts when people die? to wipe a user’s data. The company’s Willow, a dating app that was released to support page has a list of steps family the masses Feb. 10, aims to reverse this No one types and sends messages without There have been plenty of stories on members or an authorized person must trend by “putting the ‘social’ back in social putting a little thought or careful editing various blogs about parents setting up a take, including the deceased’s username, media.” It’s kind of like a bizarro version into them first, so it wouldn’t surprise me social media contract of sorts with their a copy of a death certificate, a copy of of Tinder, as users are unable to see any if many of the smooth talkers and verbose children so that when they come of age, a government issued ID and a signed pictures or profile information of others intellectuals on the app are more prone to they’ll have access to their own personal statement with more contact information, until they begin a conversation with them. spit game like Porky Pig in the real world. accounts. What we do not see as much is action you are requesting to be taken (such the end-of-life social media planning. as the deactivation of the account) and Conversations are started by asking and Plus, there’s always the select few that other evidence that you and the deceased answering questions, ranging from silly frequently take creative liberties with their Recently, Facebook created a new feature are who you are claiming you are. to serious, that are posted on a message own lives in order to appear more exciting where users can designate a “Legacy board comprised of other queries within than the next guy or gal (Like saying Contact” where, in the event of death, that Twitter also requires all of this information your area. However, it takes more than you’ve been to Paris, France when really it contact will be able to decide what becomes be sent to the company by mail rather than just starting the conversation to gain more was Paris, Illinois). of their Facebook page. electronically. information about another party. You must also actively maintain an engaging Despite those common flaws mired within Call it a “social media will.” Overall, the Legacy Contact feature discussion with each other, as doing so will social media, Willow still manages to put appears to have good intentions, despite eventually reveal more profile info as time a fresh spin on an oft-imitated means of With this new feature, Legacy Contacts the fact that it’s gotten some negative press goes by. communication. Give it a try if you’re can choose to run a person’s profile as lately after a terrorist in Copenhagen had looking for love or someone new to talk to a memorial page rather than a normal his profile made into a memorial page just It’s an interesting approach to social about the weather, but keep in mind that Facebook profile. For example, my days before he carried out an attack. networking in a society that tends to base nothing will ever replace the sometimes profile would say “Remembering Kristin first impressions of others on appearance awkward but always educational DiMaggio,” with my legacy contact being Although it may seem like a lot of work on instead of personality, but I can’t help but experiences that face-to-face conversation the only one able to change my profile top of planning for your death in real life, remain slightly skeptical about the way will give you. photo or pin posts on my timeline. There it may be worthwhile if you or your family people will utilize it. would be no way they could log into members don’t want all your tweets from Willow is currently available for download my actual account and see old private 2010 floating around the Twittersphere With social media, we’re given the on the App Store. messages and things of that sort. forever.

Facebook may be the first to think ahead for its users in this way. Google’s “Inactive Account Manager” is somewhat similar The 2015 Snubby AwardsBy Jaylyn Cook Once again, the Oscars have the fact that he’s also one of the based on Marvel Comics complement to the quasi-heroic managed to drum up a lot of most charismatic actors working characters; while “Guardians efforts of he and his unlikely buzz as many eagerly await to in Hollywood today. “Edge” was of the Galaxy” drew in the team. Each song on the track see who takes one of the little another great showcase for his biggest crowd, “Winter Soldier” listing manages to connect to a gold guys home with them this talent, and it also turned out to be boasted the most thrilling action certain emotion, which is exactly Sunday evening. However, as the one of the funniest, smartest sequences out of the quartet. The what a good soundtrack should per Academy tradition, some and most inventive films that decision to eschew CGI and rely do. Plus, baby Groot dancing to films that many felt deserved of came out this year, which makes mostly on practical effects was the “I Want You Back” is the stuff nominations, particularly ones its less than stellar box office right choice, as Cap’s battles with legends are made of. that aren’t of the independent draw even more confusing. HYDRA made for surprisingly or foreign persuasion, were left gritty and adrenal entertainment. Best Animated Film: “The behind. Best Comedy Film: “22 Jump Lego Movie” - I loved “How to Street”- Aside from the Golden Best TV-to-film Adaptation: Train Your Dragon 2” and “Big As a way to recognize a few of the Globes (which people really only “Veronica Mars”- While the TV Hero 6” just as much as anyone features that didn’t make the cut, cared about because of Tina Fey show was cancelled far before its else, but the fact that “Lego” here are six films that each stood and Amy Poehler), comedies time, the movie easily made up didn’t get a nod is a travesty of out in six different categories. are generally left unrecognized for the sins of the executives at epic proportions. Not only was These films may not be nominated during awards season, which is a The CW. It’s funny, suspenseful it the most original animated for any major awards, but the shame because “Jump Street” was and features an array of cameos movie released in a long time, it creative forces behind them can beyond hilarious. Plus, Jonah Hill ranging from Ira Glass (“This also had a surprisingly strong rest easy knowing that they won and Channing Tatum’s bromance American Life”) to James Franco, central theme behind it. I guess a “Snubby” within their lifetime. is a heartwarming spectacle to doing his best “James Franco the Academy voters were more watch from beginning to end. hosting the Oscars” impression. partial to Mega Bloks as kids, Best Sci-Fi Film: “Edge of which honestly says a lot about Tomorrow”- Tom Cruise may Best Action Film: “Captain Best Soundtrack: “Guardians them. be a borderline sociopath, but America: The Winter Soldier”- of the Galaxy” - Star-Lord’s that shouldn’t take away from Last year featured four films “Awesome Mix” was the perfect B2 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 VOICE ‘SNL 40’ Sincere, Nonstop Laughter for 40 Years By Lisa Stemmons

“Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” The most integral and memorable portions of the show include a musical The opening credits for “Saturday Night Live” are monologue by Jimmy Fallon and Justin enough to get me buzzing with excitement and Timberlake, an unconventional Beyoncé hyped for the pop culture phenomenon. Everybody and new “Wayne’s World” and enjoys a good laugh, but no one takes the time to “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketches. consider where comedy would be without Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center. And, of course, it was fun to see the recent reoccurring mock soap SNL is notorious for always being watched, but opera “The Californians” feature not always being loved. Some would say that an Bradley Cooper, Betty White accurate parallel would be that classic film or book and Taylor Swift, but it wasn’t that you watch or read simply because it’s popular. particularly memorable. The same can be said about the It certainly is one of the most unpredictable Weekend Update starring shows to have survived four decades. The success Jane Curtin, Tina Fey and and enjoyment of the program is consistently Amy Poehler taking over inconsistent depending on the season, host and the anchor desk with special sketch. In a single episode, there can be several hit- guests Emma Stone and Melissa or-miss moments, making it hard to describe SNL McCarthy impersonating past SNL with just one adjective. characters. ‘The Mountaintop’ Despite the critics, however, no one can form a valid Other less than spectacular parts of the evening argument that SNL is flat out awful. Even if the included “Mom Jeans”, “Colon Blow” and “Bass- show goes through spurts of just barely surviving o-Matic” as the featured ads, Miley Cyrus, Kanye comes to the Hilltop and not necessarily thriving, it has managed to West and Sia providing mediocre performances By lisa stemmons maintain its challenging 11:30 p.m. time slot. There and Jerry Seinfeld taking a unique spin on a Q&A is also no denying the prestige associated with 45 session. My expectations for Bradley’s latest theatre production, “The Emmy Awards and the work of comedy god Lorne Mountaintop,” were far surpassed. Upon hearing that only two Michaels. My personal favorite part of the night was the new people were involved in the duration of the play, I anticipated digital short, “That’s When You Break,” which a long, drawn out and mediocre account of Martin Luther King My knowledge regarding SNL cast members prior deserves to be credited with the likes of “Dick in Jr.’s last day. to the 2000s is slim, due to my age, but I can still a Box,” “Jizz in My Pants” and many others. It appreciate the comedic genius of Dan Aykroyd, effectively took a glance back at all the times cast However, the performance I viewed at the Hartmann Center Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Eddie Murphy, Billy members couldn’t contain the laughter, while was both refreshing and brimming with raw talent. I was easily Crystal and Martin Short that made the show an cueing a humorous melody. That’s the key formula engaged throughout the show due to several unexpected twists instant classic. for creating memorable digital shorts: a unique and turns. It was much more than a reenactment of the night concept, a catchy melody and Andy Samberg. King was assassinated. SNL has been an inspiration for comedians, as well as the starting point for some of our most treasured Overall, SNL 40 had a good balance of serious A lot of the credit for the success should be attributed to the actors and actresses. Imagine the wrath of a world recognition as well as amusing content, both new casting. The suave nature of King, portrayed by senior Aris-Allen without Jimmy Fallon’s late night show, Maya and flashbacks. It fulfilled its expectations by Roberson, was entertaining, as well as the snarky attitude from Rudolph and Kristen Wiig’s “Bridesmaids,” our identifying the significant members and aspects the maid, portrayed by senior Kiayla Jackson. They recreated favorite female tag team Tina Fey and Amy Poehler that contributed to the overwhelming success. southern accents and easily adjusted to the mindset of a person and, horror of all horrors, a world without Will in the ‘60s. Ferrell’s “Elf.” However, unlike the Christmas special, the spectacle for the 40th anniversary doesn’t feel like a The end of the show took a unique spin with a mix of song and The program celebrated 40 years of outrageous, vital part of the legacy, rather merely an important poetry alongside a slideshow of the history, good and bad, which original and comically innovative skits with a milestone. occurred since King’s untimely death. It emphasized the concept special live event last Sunday Feb. 15, despite the that anyone’s actions can foster change, take the baton, and run fact that SNL actually debuted on Oct. 11, 1975. I sincerely hope SNL continues to be on an upswing toward a brighter future. so they are ready for me in the near future. The success of the 210-minute special far surpassed Download the trending SNL 40 app from the App All in all, I highly recommend viewing this hour and a half expectations, attracting around 23 million viewers. Store to view endless content that is sure to induce production. It was the perfect combination of entertainment and Starting with a red carpet, SNL alumni and laughter and smiles. informative content that is still relevant even today. other random celebrities joined in cherishing the achievements that sprang from years of fun and I would also like to acknowledge the fact that one of the props games. was an old Scout paper and the cameo was much appreciated. THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 B3 V

#FoodTruckPeoriaAs a Bradley student who at one think it would be tremendous By Kristin DiMaggio point lived on campus with no for Bradley students in terms of car or means of transportation, creating pedestrian traffic in the I can fully understand the belief Bradley area and the West Bluff that there are only so many good neighborhood,” Gettys said. places to eat around campus that are both delicious and reasonably Of course there are plenty of priced. After an upcoming vote, concerns on issues like sanitation, this may change. waste and parking. Rightfully so. These are the questions people In the past decade, the popularity need to ask with any sort of of food trucks has exploded. From new endeavor trying to make its television shows, like “The Great way onto the radar, and a smart Food Truck Race” to movies like business needs to know how to “Chef,” these mobile eateries are answer these kinds of questions. becoming more mainstream than For now, the primary push is for ever. the initial green light.

On Feb. 24, Peoria City Council Interested folks can read more will vote whether to devote city about the potential food trucks staff resources to drawing up a in Peoria at www.thewhiskeycity. new ordinance for food trucks. com/projects/foodtruckspeoria/, This will be the second vote on the where they can also voice support matter, as a six to five vote in 2012 for the initiative. shot down the last proposal. Some of the opposing views focused on taking away business from well- established restaurants and their owners in Peoria.

Randon Gettys, a contributor for The Whiskey City Collaborative, is one of the leaders in the push for allowing food trucks their due space in Peoria. With a four-part plan that includes getting support from Peoria diners, getting support from stakeholders, putting together a report for city staff and council and talking with stakeholders on both sides of the issue to better assess the general feeling, Gettys said he feels that the initiative is on the right track.

“We have over 300 names of people who are supporting us that we’ve acquired through digital means, like social media and that sort of thing,” Gettys said. “And we have over 30 business owners, some of whom are restaurant owners specifically in Peoria that have spoken up in support of food trucks as well, so we have a pretty solid backing.”

So if this were to pass and the food trucks were given the green light, what would it mean for the Bradley community? Hearing many underclassmen talk about how little life and culture Peoria has is by no means new, but that’s because this thought is taking place within the Bradley bubble.

The potential passing of this initiative could allow for some culinary culture to make its way closer to campus, along with the business it will seek out downtown.

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Athletic Director search LOUNGE continued from page A3 could take some time should be taken into consider- BY GARTH SHANKLIN to be used in the search again. the end of May. “When [students] hear ation when they decide what to Sports Editor Candidates will submit applica- While the current adminis- ‘Lydia’s Lounge,’ they don’t do with it.” tions to a posting on Bradley’s tration has yet to name specific even know where that is,” Coy According to Blumenthal, his Now that Michael Cross has website, and those submissions details, Bradley did release a state- said. “Another element for us number one priority is to get stu- made his resignation official and will be anonymously sent to the ment regarding the search. is coming up with a marketing dent feedback before investing set a date for his departure, the firm in Atlanta. “Finding a new athletic direc- campaign so people know where in any expenditure. process of hiring an athletic direc- In the past, Bradley limited tor is of the highest priority for and what it is.” “It wouldn’t make sense to tor will soon become important selections to candidates who pos- Bradley. A national search firm Junior Student Body Speaker invest money that students don’t for Bradley fans and students. sessed a bachelor’s degree and at will be engaged to find candidates of the Assembly Sarah Handler want to use,” Blumenthal said. However, it’s not exactly a least five years athletic administra- and the hiring process will move said she is unsure if marketing “The number one thing I always normal event on most college tion experience at the senior level. forward from there. Dr. Cross con- the lounge as an area for all say is come talk to Student campuses. Bradley, for instance, Meanwhile, Reynolds also tinues to be the AD until mid- students would be best, due to Senate. We are always willing to has had only nine athletic direc- noted outgoing Bradley president March and at that time it will be its location. work with the facilities and see tors in its 117-year history. Glasser will help the board inter- determined if an interim is need- “I don’t know, given where what we could do to improve Questions are natural among view the applicants, even though ed.” it is on campus, if [making it [them].” students and staff alike: how does she herself is leaving Bradley at a study room] would be the If students would like to voice the process work? What is the most feasible option because their opinion, Student Senate timetable Bradley will be dealing you aren’t going to accidentally General Assembly meetings are with? stumble into Lydia’s Lounge,” Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the If history is any indication, we Handler said. “You have to go Garrett Multicultural Center. may have the answers to some of there very intentionally and that those questions. In November 2009, the Scout published an article titled “Applications in for new BU FOLLOW US! Athletic Director” that helped Looking for events shed some light on the process. @bradley_scout Before Bradley tapped Cross on campus? as the University’s AD, applica- tions were submitted to an execu- TheBradleyScout Find them at tive search firm based in Atlanta, bradleyscout.com/calendar Parker Executive Search. @bradleyscout According to Dave Reynolds of the Peoria Journal-Star, that firm has been contracted by Bradley A8 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 NEWS Gay alumnus fought Student Spotlight: DOMA, immigration Triathlon, Sounds of Love BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY “I got so scared because that News Editor was my side business,” he said. It turned out that Monaghan The Marty Theater was filled hacked his account and left a tear with roughly 70 people as Brett filled video professing his love and Lemick (’08) and his husband Ray wishing him a happy birthday. Monaghan told their story of love “That’s when we knew that and turbulent process of receiving we couldn’t be apart anymore,” a visa. Monaghan said. “I quit my job and “Ray and I met through went to apply for a visa.” YouTube actually,” Lemick said. According to Lemick, Lemick was working as an Monaghan’s enthusiasm and intern for the Jerry Springer confidence came across as suspi- Show and made videos detailing cious to the American embassy in his experiences, when one day Ireland. Monaghan left him an “insight- Monaghan applied for three ful and witty” comment. The two different visas before finally being started a long-range relationship, approved. He was denied a tourist with Lemick in America and and student visa, before the two Monaghan in Ireland. decided to tie the knot and apply “His YouTube name was for a fiancé visa. IamRaynbow,” Lemick said. “Then “We proposed to each other on comments turned into messaging, June 26 [2013],” Monaghan said. messaging into Skyping and then “That is the same day the section we fell in love.” three of Defense of Marriage Act Unlike Lemick, who had never (DOMA) was overturned.” been with another man, Monaghan But the troubles didn’t stop flirted with men before, but waited there. until he was in a relationship to “Those [relationship ques- Top: Students competed in the come out to his mother. tions] you see in movies are real,” Valentine’s Day Triathalon “[Being gay without dating] Lemick said. “They asked us who in Markin Center last week. is like liking carrot cake without slept on what side and we had to Students swam for 10 minutes, eating carrot cake,” Lemick said. prove our love was real.” biked for 20 minutes and ran “You don’t know if you really do It’s been a long road, but the for 15 minutes. like it, but you go to Wal-Mart two will celebrate Monaghan’s and think about carrot cake and one-year anniversary in America. go home and watch carrot cake on After opening up about all the Right: Braves Sounds Enter- the Internet.” disappointments and the journey tainment hosted their fourth After several months of Skype Lemick and Monaghan really just annual Sounds of Love Val- sleepovers, Lemick told Monaghan wanted the audience to take away entine-themed concert and that he was going to be on NBC’s one thing. showcase, where students were “Escape Routes.” That meant very “Long story short, we need to featured in art, poetry and live limited contact for six weeks. stop being polite about who we music performances. “It really put us to the test,” are,” Lemick said. Lemick said. According to Lemick, while filming, people were tweeting him that someone hacked his YouTube photos by Maggie Cipriano account. Psychology students win national research awards BY SAMANTHA PALLINI and the Formation of Attachment Editor-in-Chief Associations,” completed by Kailey Simons, Brett Hoffman, The Midwestern Psychological Clara Tostovarsnik, Danielle Association Conference enter- Lewis, Casey Grage, Weston tained more than 575 research Edwards and Marina Palakeel project submissions, 40 of which sponsored by Lane Beckes. were authored or co-authored by The second award-winning Bradley students. project was “Repeated pairing of Of the Bradley submissions, cocaine with an anxiogenic envi- two were selected for awards ronment impairs the acquisition by the international psychology of conditioned place preference, honor society Psi Chi. but promotes behavioral sensitiza- The students will receive tion in chronically food-restricted the awards for their research in rats,” completed by Dana Sautter, Chicago during the April annual Jenny Smith, Greg Baker, Amber meeting. Garrison and Lauren Thompson in The first award-winning proj- collaboration with Tim Koeltzow. ect was “Reinforcement Schedules

FOLLOW US! Looking for events @bradley_scout on campus? TheBradleyScout Find them at bradleyscout.com/calendar @bradleyscout THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 A9 SPORTS Men’s basketball loses to rival Redbirds Tennis falls BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI to Ball State Assistant Sports Editor BY CULLEN BEGELY Off-staff Reporter The Bradley men’s basketball team looked to get back on track The Bradley women’s tennis and snap a two-game losing streak team battled to the last serve in a Missouri Valley Conference but were unable to tally a point rematch against I-74 rival Illinois in their 7-0 loss to Ball State on State. Saturday. In their earlier matchup at The Braves had several Redbird arena, the Braves offense chances to avoid a sweep, but shot 50 percent from the field fell short in all 7 matches. Ball and racked up 72 points against State took the first point of the Redbirds, however Bradley’s the night after taking doubles defense allowed Illinois State to matches No. 1 and No. 3, 6-3, shoot 52 percent from beyond the 6-4 respectively. arc and 51 percent from the field in According to head coach a 82-72 loss. Matt Tyler, the doubles matches In part two of the War on 74, are normally a turning point in the Braves offense was missing-in- the competition. “The doubles action as they shot 29 percent from point is always huge for us,” the field for the entire game as Tyler said. “It’s a critical junc- Illinois State won 60-47, which was photo by Dan Smith ture in the match and gives you their first first victory at Carver Junior Warren Jones drives toward the hoop for two of his nine points against Illinois State Wednesday. a lot of energy, if you can take Arena since the 2011-2012 season. them, going into your singles “If you watch that tape and In fact, the Braves have shot ally snapped, but not before the tough, but at the same time we matches.” you’re any rational, unbiased per- under 30 percent five times this Redbirds had found their way to didn’t play aggressive enough to The Braves would go on to son in America, you would think season. All of those games have a 14-6 lead. break that down.” lose all their singles matches. they have way better players than resulted in losses. The offensive discord contin- While the Redbirds defense sti- Freshmen Alexa Brandt and us,” head coach Geno Ford. “I Junior guard Omari Grier, who ued into the second half, where fled the Braves into 13 turnovers Aimee Manfredo were able to don’t think they have way better led the team in scoring with 10 the Braves did not notch a field and blocked eight shots, Ford said push their matches to the limit, guys than we do, I really don’t, but points, said that the offensive play goal until the 12:57 mark in the the lack of confidence offensively but it wasn’t enough. we aren’t playing offensively with can often affect the team on the second half. is the biggest issue. “I think very quickly, by a any confidence.” other side of the court. While Bradley had plenty of “Confidence is something that matter of a few points really, The Braves offensive output the “A lot of the times as a team offensive struggles against ISU, is internal,” Ford said. “You’ve got that match becomes very differ- last two games has been lacking to we allow our offense to dictate the Redbirds’ zone defense was a to have confidence in yourself and ent,” Tyler said. say the least. While Bradley has how we play,” Grier said. “I feel major problem for the Braves. it’s not something that can be just Ball State came out hot, and shot 35 and 37 percent the last two like that we allowed that to dictate “A lot of the times in the course given to you.” that was the difference. “They games against Drake and Loyola, how we play defensively.” of the zone, we just didn’t pass the The Braves go back on to came out more fresh than we finishing with 29 percent shooting The Braves’ offensive issues ball in the middle of the floor and the road for the week, and play were,” Tyler said. “I felt we from the floor was the worst offen- began early when they went just explore our options,” Grier Saturday against Northern Iowa were a little slow to try and get sive output since the game against on a nearly 10-minute scoring said. “I would definitely say that and then next Wednesday against going.” Northern Iowa in January. drought that Warren Jones eventu- the zone that they played was Missouri State. Even though the Braves struggled to get a match point, Tyler said there is a lot that the Wells goes from fan favorite to on-court threat Braves can build on going into BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI ago, and that’s why he’s playing future matches. Assistant Sports Editor well.” “I’m happy with the way However, the unique edge that the girls competed,” Tyler said. Nate Wells is a seven-foot one- Wells brings to the Braves’ lineup “It’s really tough to go on the inch junior center for the Bradley is his ability to shoot from beyond road and play good teams.” men’s basketball team, but don’t the three-point line. This is a skill Bradley returns home for a let his quiet character fool you. that’s rarely found in a seven-foot dual match on Saturday, Feb. His reputation precedes him, center, much like a quarterback 21 against Western Illinois and like lightning precedes thunder. catching a touchdown in football Green Bay. The matches take Wells is a ukulele-strumming, or a pitcher smacking a home run place at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the tennis-playing, three-point sling- in baseball. Clubs at River City. ing center that receives a rather Wells said that his ability to loud ovation at the mention of his knock down three-point bombs name. comes from lessons instilled in of the game.’” “It’s cool,” Wells said. “I feel him while he was in high school. Wells said the low-key attitude like more towards the beginning “When I was in high school he boasts comes from the lessons of the year, maybe even now a offseason, we had a coach come in he learned while growing up as little bit, I was more the underdog [who] used to coach for Augustana one of four children, along with type of guy…That’s fine, that’s and different colleges, and he the tempering of being on the fun, everyone likes the underdog.” worked on the whole team’s bench for the first two years of his Although he may be the fan shooting,” Wells said. “Since I was college career. favorite, Wells only saw the court one of the few big men we had “I’m the third kid [out of four], while his team was facing a large at our high school, our coach just so I’m kind of the middle ground,” deficit. It wasn’t until recently wanted us to be involved in that.” Wells said. “Just being exposed to when he was able to see quality Wells’ three point shooting les- a wide variety [of personalities], minutes on the basketball court, sons finally got a chance to pay off along with me not playing for a due to his teammates missing time on the college level, when he hit couple years.” because of injuries or off-the-court two shots from beyond the arc to With the season nearing its end, issues. spark a comeback in the Braves Wells’ junior season also comes to In the last three games that road win against Evansville. a close. Soon, it will be a question Wells has seen significant time, he He hit another three in a loss to if the senior will have a larger role has made the most of his action, Loyola, but also hit a crucial elbow in the Braves’ lineup next year. producing 8 points, 3.7 rebounds jumper with 44 seconds left which However, there is no question- and 1.7 blocks, all in a span of 26.3 tied the game at 53 and capped a ing that Wells will accept whatever minutes per game. comeback attempt that fell short. role he is given. Wells’ head coach, Geno Ford, The ability to hit these shots, “[I just] eat some of the hum- said that a reason for his success both long range and in clutch sit- ble pie and know [I] just have to on the court is because of how he uations, comes from what Wells keep working,” Wells said. “In life, has finally adjusted to the pace of described as a calm demeanor and nothing’s going to be easy...this the college game. short memory. is microscopic compared to what “I think the game has just kind “Things do not bother me as life has.” of clicked for him,” Ford said. photo by Dan Smith they would other people,” Wells “The game has slowed down a Junior center Nate Wells attempts a jump shot in Bradley’s loss to said. “Other guys have [bad plays] little bit. He’s seeing the game dif- linger in their head…[For me] it Illinois State earlier this week. Wells is beginning to see an expanded ferently now than he did a month was like, ‘I don’t care. It’s just part role this season. A10 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 S Softball hurlers struggle at Troy Cox Classic BY GARTH SHANKLIN Amy Hayes said the team made Hansen, helped greatly by a University at 1:30 p.m. today and Sports Editor a change mentally that benefitted 4-for-5 effort at the plate Saturday, 8:15 p.m. tomorrow. Games against them at the plate. raised her average to .281 by the Miami (Ohio) at 9 a.m. tomorrow Bradley softball saw its score- “We just said that we need to do end of the tournament. Kapp and Tennessee State 2 p.m. Sunday less streak balloon to 21 innings everything that we have worked saw her line improve to .344, an round out the schedule. before the offense came alive in on,” Hayes said. “[We were] think- increase of nearly 160 points, while tament to her she came in and last weekend’s Troy Cox Classic. ing about things at the plate that Burgess managed to bring her put in the time and ended up The team’s pitching, however, still we have absolutely no control over average all the way up to .320. making all-conference,” Hayes leaves much to be desired. and worrying about results...We While it’s nice to see the offense said. “The fact that she’s coming The Braves won one of five just got back to what makes our get better, the Braves cannot rely out strong this year bodes really games last weekend in Las Cruces, swing work.” Erika Hansen on out-slugging every opponent well for her, but it’s also a good New Mexico, knocking off the The Braves managed just one they face. The pitching has to get example of if you keep your head “They’re a very good hitting team, New Mexico State Aggies in the win in those three games, how- better soon, and Hayes said the down and keep working, it’ll work and so, even though her line final game of a Feb. 14 double- ever, because the team’s pitching team has a chance to have a good itself out.” doesn’t look that strong, they can header. staff yielded 33 runs. Bradley lost showing at the Tennessee State Duffy herself agreed with her absolutely mash.” Before that, however, the Braves to New Mexico on Sunday 14-9, in Tiger Invitational held this week- coach, and said it was a mental Hayes also noted the fences had managed just five runs in 28 a game that saw the Braves walk end in Nashville. adjustment that helped her start in New Mexico sit at 190 feet innings, all of which came in the 11 times but manage just four hits. “I think we feel good about the season off strong. from home plate, which helped in team’s loss to Weber State in the Senior Alyson Spinas-Valainis this tournament right now,” Hayes “I didn’t think a lot,” Duffy Bradley’s offensive onslaught as first game of the aforementioned threw a complete-game in said. “It’s a good match for us, said. “I tried to attack a little more well. For comparison’s sake, the doubleheader. Bradley’s lone win of the tourna- it’s what we need. We have to than I did last year too.” fences Laura Bradley Park are 200 The first day of the tournament ment, allowing eight runs (five definitely be sharp, though. Bradley heads to New Mexico feet away from the plate down the did not go well for the Braves, as earned) on 12 hits. Hayes said she That’s where our youth is coming for the Troy Cox Classic this week- lines and 220 feet in center field. the team lost to Kansas and Weber was able to earn the victory thanks through; we’re not mentally pre- end. The team faces off against Heading into the tournament, State by a combined score of 19-0. to her pitching style. paring ourselves.” Kansas and Weber State today freshman Erika Hansen was bat- Bradley’s offense sprang to “We just have to go out and Bradley faces St. Bonaventure starting at noon. Tomorrow, the ting just .231, sophomore Kelly life in the three games that fol- attack people, and that’s what at 11:15 a.m. today in the first Braves face Weber State and New Kapp just .286 and senior Brittany lowed, putting up five, 10 and [Spinas-Valainis] did against game of a doubleheader. The Mexico State before finishing play Burgess just .125. nine runs respectively. Head coach New Mexico State,” Hayes said. team will face Northern Kentucky Sunday against the Aggies. Leave coach Calipari alone BY CULLEN BEGLEY first being his troubles with the age of .762 being one spot ahead Off-staff Reporter NCAA. Granted, Calipari is the of the late Dean Smith on the all- only coach in NCAA history to time list. Calipari has something “Bradley’s @M_Ward94 currently ranks The Kentucky Wildcats are have trips to the Final Four vacat- that not many coaches have: a as the 5th fastest true freshman in the 26-0 and off to their best start in ed at two different schools. Also, ring. NCAA over 3000m with his 8:10 perfor- school history. Only seven teams both of his Naismith Coach of the Kentucky has reached three in college basketball history have Year awards came in seasons that Final Fours in the past four years mance last weekend.” - @bu_xctf, Bradley concluded with a perfect season, were later vacated by the NCAA under the realm of Calipari, with Cross Country/Track and Field the last time being the Indiana as well. the majority of those players “@bu_xctf @M_Ward94 ...true fresh- Hoosiers in 1976. Even with vacated wins, being freshmen. People always The Wildcats could very well be Calipari technically doesn’t have see Calipari’s Cats still playing man... The man is 25” - @DunderdaleSC, the next team to make history, but any violations to his name. Don’t in the end of March, hoping that Haran Dunderdale, freshman cross country/track instead the talking point that sticks you think the NCAA would be their team doesn’t face them in and field runner. out by far seems to be how bad of keeping a close eye on him since the postseason. a guy Wildcats’ head coach John he’s been at Kentucky because of Before you call me out for Calipari is perceived to be. his past? I do. being the typical bandwagon There are three main reasons The second reason is his one- fan of the newest dynasty in

Opinion why people dislike Calipari, the and-done players. The funny sports, take a deep breath. I am thing is, every other coach in the a Fighting Illini basketball fan as country recruits these same play- well as someone who supports ers too. Calipari is just better at it. our Bradley Braves. How do you blame the kids for Over the past few years I have wanting to leave after one year been forced to watch some less when they have an incredible than impressive basketball, and opportunity to sign a multi-mil- that includes Illinois. Not once lion dollar contract? He produces have I thought of abandoning top-ten picks, perennial all-stars, my favorite teams. The difference and a couple of guys well on their is that I can learn to appreciate way to Hall-of-Fame careers. greatness when it is taking place. “Succeed and proceed,” as Kentucky is in the making of Calipari says. Most people hate a special season, but that’s not it. I love it. the general talk of the team. I’m Calipari is a winner, which is not saying you have to like John another one of the main reasons Calipari, but it wouldn’t hurt to why people don’t like him. He respect him. holds a career record of 552-172, with his career winning percent- THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 A 11 S Baseball wins two of three in GCU Classic BY GARTH SHANKLIN scoring three runs from the leadoff Elvis Dominguez says games like photo by Dan Smith Sports Editor position in the order. that happen in all levels of base- Bradley got strong efforts on ball. The sound of snow and ice the mound from starter Elliot “It’s baseball,” Dominguez cracking underneath the feet of Ashbeck, who allowed just one said. “You see it happen at the big Bradley students this past week run on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. leagues, you see it happen at every is radically different from the Junior Cameron Roegner pitched level. It wasn’t anything that we cracking sound the Bradley base- the remaining 3 1/3 innings, yield- did wrong, we made some great ball team heard last weekend in ing three hits and a walk while pitches. It was just one of those Arizona. That was the sound of a striking out four. days where anything they got a bat meeting the ball. The team’s good pitching con- barrel on it and found a hole.” The team traveled to Phoenix tinued into game two of the week- The Antelopes scored at least for their 2015 season opening end. two runs every inning except the tournament, winning the open- The offense managed just three eighth. They posted at least five er against the Nebraska-Omaha hits during the game’s first nine runs four times: the first inning, Mavericks 6-1. innings, but after North Dakota the fourth inning and the seventh Sophomore infielder Spencer State managed to tie the game at inning. GCU scored six runs in the Gaa paced Bradley’s offense, col- three, the offense woke up. sixth inning. Redshirt junior Cameron Roegner prepares to deliver a pitch against lecting two hits and five RBI in his Bradley loaded the bases in the All 30 runs were earned. Starter Missouri State last April. four at-bats. Gaa said the home tenth inning and took the lead Stephen Toma gave up six runs on an opportunity to play everybody fortunate scheduling. run, which came on the first pitch when Godinez hit a sac fly. Gaa three hits in 1 1/3 innings. Brent once the score got out of hand,” “They’re a very, very good ball he faced in the sixth inning and singled, reloading the bases for Strong came on in relief, but did Dominguez said. “Guys that prob- club,” Dominguez said. “They’re was the first of his career, was Leffler. little to relieve the scoring. The ably would not have played that off to a 3-0 start. Justin [Hill, the rewarding for him. Leffler’s base hit drove in two junior allowed nine runs on 11 hits week depending on the situation Cowboys’ head coach] has done “[It] felt good,” Gaa said. “Not more runs, while freshman Ian in two innings. Junior Drew Peters of the game got a chance to show- a good job there rebuilding that going to lie, I was pretty nervous. Kristan and junior Paul Solka each was the only Brave to not allow a case their talent and to have an program...More importantly, I’m It was the first pitch of my at-bat, knocked in another run for the run, tossing a perfect 1 1/3 innings opportunity to perform.” glad we scheduled this three years I was just trying to be aggressive Braves, who won 8-3. with a strikeout. Bradley squares off against ago. I think we might be one of the and I just got a hold of one.” As for Sunday, the pitching was Dominguez preferred to focus the McNeese State Cowboys only people who are able to play, Junior shortstop Tyler Leffler not quite as good. on the positive outcome of the this weekend in Lake Charles, considering how cold it is and the also had a good day at the plate, Bradley allowed a team-record game against GCU, noting that Louisiana. It’ll be the first-ever snow. We were lucky enough to do picking up a pair of singles in 30 runs on 28 hits to Grand Canyon a lot of Bradley’s players got a meeting between the two schools, it so I think it’ll be a great test for five at-bats. Redshirt junior Chris University, with the former record chance to play. and Dominguez is thankful for the us as well.” Godinez had a strong day as well, dating back to 1954. Head coach “In a game like that, [we] got Women’s basketball swept by Ward breaks records as track Shockers, Bears preps for MVC championships BY ALEX KRYAH the game. BY GARTH SHANKLIN Sports Reporter “Anytime a kid gets an indi- Sports Editor vidual accomplishment, it shows Just as things were looking up how hard of a worker they are,” He may be just a freshman, for the Bradley women’s basket- Brooks said. “She has been the but Michael Ward is already put- ball team, this past weekend sent heartbeat of this team defensively ting together an impressive track the Braves back to the drawing for many years, and it’s great to record. board. Losses to Missouri State see her get that accomplishment.” For the second consecutive and Wichita State last weekend Brooks was adamant that the meet, Ward broke a track and field put the Braves at 3-10 in the con- team played the better game record, this time in the 3,000 meter ference, with only five games against Missouri State. event. Ward’s time of 8:10.22 shat- remaining before the Missouri “Other than that five minute tered the previous mark, held by Valley Conference tournament. stretch to start the second half, we senior Eric Delvo, by 12 seconds. Looking for their fourth confer- beat that team,” Brooks said. “We Although it could be hard to ence win of the season, the Braves physically abused them and took notice just by looking at his time, were up at halftime 24-21, but them out of what they wanted to Ward said he did not start the race their lead disappeared as soon as do on their home court in the first as fast as you would think. the second half started. Missouri 20 minutes…that 15-5 run was a “I basically started off very con- State went on a 15-5 run and never killer for us.” servative,” Ward said. “I started relinquished that lead for the That sentiment wasn’t felt off towards the back of the pack duration of the game. The Bears after the loss to Wichita State last and then towards the second half photo by Garth Shanklin held a 21-point advantage at one Sunday. The Braves were never of the race one of the coaches was Bradley’s Michael Ward races in the NCAA Regionals last semester. point, but the team chipped away in control of the game against the like ‘Now is the time to make some at the deficit, narrowing it down than they’ve ever ran before, and knew coming in he was going Shockers, as they forced 28 Bradley big moves.’ So I began to work my to eight as Bradley lost 61-69. I think they’re finally getting their to have a big impact on this pro- turnovers and converted those way up the field and unfortunate- “They were able to pressure legs underneath them,” Wood gram. He’s got a good mindset into 36 points. Coincidentally, that ly a few guys broke away earlier us in some situations and forced said. “They’re getting more confi- and he’s just born really fast. It’s was the total point value for the on and I wasn’t able to catch them. us to make turnovers at some big dent. That meet was so good for good to see him running fast, but Braves in the game as they lost I ended up fifth overall, so I’m moments,” head coach Michael us, but it’s just the start of things he’s capable of way, way more.” 36-66. pretty happy with it.” Brooks said. “I don’t think we to come. We’re going to get signifi- Other Braves ran fast too, “They attacked us,” Brooks Ward’s performance high- came out as aggressive as they did cantly better.” including sophomore Thomas said. “The top three scorers on lighted a successful weekend for in the second half.” Also in Iowa, junior Caitlin Razo, who ran a 1:56.35 in the 800 their team are seniors who came Bradley’s track and field teams in Brooks continued to talk about Busch became the fourth Brave meters, good for the fourth-fastest at us and attacked us and attacked Iowa and Indiana. the impact that Missouri State’s to break 17 minutes in the 5,000 time in Bradley history. the ball in our hands. They hit us, The men’s track and field team Tyonna Snow had on the game meter race, missing out on her sis- The Braves have two more races knocked us down on the ground, overall ran extremely well in the and how her aggression stymied ter’s school record by five seconds. this weekend, the Orange and Blue didn’t help us up, [and] they were Iowa State Classic’s 3,000 meter the Braves offensive production. Kristen Busch also raced in the 5K, Invitational in Champaign and the more physical than us, they want- race, with sophomores Caleb Beck “[She] was a big game changer finishing 29th. Alex Wilson Invitational in Notre ed it more than us, and they were and Daniel Gagne along with for them in the way she attacked Wood liked how Caitlin Busch Dame, Indiana. Wood said the playing at a very high level.” freshman Haran Dunderdale post- the ball,” Brooks said. “They made ran her race, and he noted she did team will use one of these races The Shockers, who Brooks ing times that ranked in the top a switch and put her on Anneka an excellent job not deviating from to prepare for the Missouri Valley believes to be the best team in the seven in Bradley history. Schleuter and really attacked her the game plan. Indoor Championships, which will conference, certainly did play at a The women’s team also ran because she was having a great “She ran phenomenally well,” be held held Feb. 28 and March 1 high level, as they shot 52 percent well in Iowa, with junior Rosie game shooting the ball. That got Wood said. “She ran a very even in Cedar Falls, Iowa. from the floor in the game. Hiles finishing the 3,000 meter race [Schleuter] on her heels and got pace, she was within a second “For everyone going to Illinois, The Braves look to bounce back in less than ten minutes, becoming her out of her rhythm.” every lap she ran. She stuck to the it’s just going to be a tune-up tonight as they host Loyola at 7 the sixth Brave ever to do that. Schleuter was a bright spot race plan perfectly and it was a before the conference meet,” Wood p.m. in Renaissance Coliseum. The Iowa State race consisted for the Braves, finishing with 20 great race for her. said. “We’re going to enter them in of freshmen and sophomores who points. However, the highlight of Wood also commented on how an event where we feel like they ran well for the Braves, some- the day for Bradley came from well Ward ran, despite being a need the most work. For Notre thing head coach Willy Wood was senior Michelle Young, who freshman. Dame, we’ll probably take a few expecting. scored her 1,000 career point in “Well, number one, he’s just people because it’s a great oppor- “They’re running much more really good,” Wood said. “We tunity to run fast.” A12 THE SCOUT 20 February 2015 SPORTS

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photo credits: BradleyBraves.com, dreamstime.com Cross talks Students, fans react Bradley career to resignation BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI an opening meeting [consisting] of all of BY GARTH SHANKLIN million over the last three years, depending Assistant Sports Editor our student athletes and staff,” Cross said. Sports Editor on what figures you use. “We had our student athlete population and The financial issues were the reason When Bradley’s Athletic Director all of our coaching staff and administrative The men’s basketball rivalry game Keith Reynolds, a Bradley fan who attended photo by Dan Smith Michael Cross announced his resignation staff in Neumiller Lecture Hall.” against Illinois State was Bradley’s first the Illinois State game, said he believed Feb. 16, he also announced the end of a five- Cross said that his opening meetings home sporting event since Michael Cross Cross enjoyed “limited success” on the year tenure during which Bradley’s athletic are usually upbeat ones which focus on the announced his resignation earlier this week. Hilltop. department underwent numerous changes. positives of the year prior. However, this Fans and students alike voiced their “Basketball is the revenue sport, I think In an interview with The Scout, Cross speech was the opposite. opinion on the upcoming changes in they failed there,” Reynolds said. “I think said he believed his time at Bradley, which “I spent 45 minutes talking about our Bradley’s administration, and despite per- he did make some impact with the other he announced will end on March 16 at the values, talking about where I felt like we ceived bad feelings toward the department, sports, but the bottom line is the athletic conclusion of the women’s Missouri Valley were not performing at the standards we fans seemed to be willing to acknowledge department lost money the last three years.” Conference (MVC) basketball tournament, needed to perform at, that we’re not as both positives and negatives from Cross’ With both Cross and President Joanne could be described as prosperous. focused as we needed to be,” Cross said. time with the Braves. Glasser set to leave Bradley in the coming “My time at Bradley has been one of “[The meeting was] not very public, but For instance, senior mechanical engi- months, it is clear an change in the admin- continual daily growth and improve- the cumulative results that came out of that neering major Adam Grams said he believes istration is coming, and with it comes the ment,” Cross said. “The day I arrived… conversation I’m proud of, and glad we it was time for Cross to leave. potential for a change in priorities. [Renaissance Coliseum] didn’t exist, our took the steps that we did.” “From what I hear he’s a good person, Larry Loudermilk, a Bradley graduate core values didn’t exist, [and] we were try- Those steps that Cross mentions includ- but you’ve got to look at it objectively,” and fan who attended the Braves’ loss to ing to figure out how to become competitive ed two conference titles won and the post- Grams said. “What he’s done hasn’t been ISU, gave his thoughts on Cross’s replace- in lots of different things.” season appearances his teams made in the good enough and I think it’s time for him ment should place at the top of their to-do The growth that Cross mentions is one 2013-2014. However, in his full tenure, Cross to leave.” list. he said he measures not only by athletic has enjoyed many athletic achievements. Those sentiments were echoed by junior “Finding good coaches,” Loudermilk success, but also by the success in the class- From January 2010 to February 2015, health science major Nick Maggiore, who said. “We need a change of coach, obvious- room. athletic teams under Cross have won four disagrees with the gloom-and-doom prog- ly, in certain sports. And help with recruit- “We’ve just come off another semester of MVC conference titles and have advanced nostications that can be found on various ing to make Bradley more attractive to record GPAs,” Cross said. “I look and [say] to seven postseason tournaments. places, such as fan boards. student-athletes in the high school levels.” it’s been an incredible process of growth With his achievements in front of him “I think he did an all right job, I think Reynolds, on the other hand, took a more and moving our performance upward in and with his administration about to end, it’s just time for a change,” Maggiore said. financial approach to his criticism. the standings of the MVC across all sports.” Cross said he believes Bradley is in a better “Things were going in the right direction, “[The new athletic director will need to] Student-athletes broke academic records place than when he arrived on the Hilltop. they’re looking up from here.” strike a balance between the students and that were set in the 2014 spring semester by “There’s no question that [Bradley That would seem to be a sentiment the community and have a grasp of where posting a 2014 Fall semester GPA of 3.31. Athletics is] better, absolutely,” Cross said. Cross himself would agree with, touting the the revenues come from,” Reynolds said. Along with the establishment of the “By any statistical measure you choose, university’s successes off the court and in Renaissance Coliseum and the record stu- we’re better.” the classroom along with the two Missouri Garth Shanklin is a senior sports communi- dent-athlete GPAs in the classroom, Cross Valley Conference championships won by cation major from Williamsburg, Ohio. He is the was also behind the implementation of Chris Kwiecinski is a junior sports commu- Bradley teams last year. Scout’s sports editor. Bradley’s mascot, KaBoom!. nication major from Vernon Hills, Illinois. He is However, two titles and limited success, You may direct questions, comments or con- However, even with those accomplish- the Scout’s assistant sports editor. if any, out of the school’s premiere sport cerns to him at [email protected]. You ments and a list of others, Cross said that You may direct questions, comments or con- (men’s basketball) will not cover up a large can also follow him on Twitter @GarthShanklin. his defining moment came at the beginning cerns to him at [email protected]. spending deficit. Various reports have noted of the 2013-2014 academic year. You can also follow him on Twitter @OchoK41. the Athletic Department budget woes, with “Every year we start out the year with the department having lost between $18-19