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Emergency preparedness Student transfer rate a BUPD priority on the rise BY KYLEE HIGGINS regularly at ICC and many other News Editor community colleges working with students who are interested in BUPD contact number: While the college experience transferring, as well as staff and (309) 677-2000 is usually seen as enrolling in a faculty, so they all can understand four-year college as a freshman, the value of a Bradley education, In case of active shooter: others take the route less traveled what programs we offer and how Only exit the building if it is safe by transferring into a four-year to best use the courses available in college after a certain period of time the degree programs at their college and dial 911 or transferring from one college to before transferring,” Ball said. another. As for why students transfer out To register for text alerts: At Bradley, the number of of Bradley, they leave for a number of Visit www.mybu.bradley.edu transfer students coming to campus reasons, according to Ken Harding, has increased in the past two director of employer testing services For more emergency info: years. In 2017, the overall number at the Smith Career Center. of transfer students has been 272, “I would say as an advisor who Visit www.bradley.edu/ while in 2016 and 2015 it was 234 has worked with a variety of Bradley emergency/ and 228, respectively, according to students as well as students from Enrollment Management. other colleges who want to transfer, Vice President for Student Affairs [the reason they transfer] is often photo by Nelson O. Gutierrez Nathan Thomas said the retention related to their desired major,” Lt. Sean Savage leads a presentation on emergency protocol for campus. rate, defined as the period between Harding said via email. “Sometimes freshmen and sophomore years, was students will realize that they want to 87 percent for 2016. Additionally, prepare for a career that isn’t a great that you program our [309] 677-2000 different methods of reaction. BY NELSON O. GUTIERREZ Thomas said the retention rate for match with their school’s programs – Copy Editor number into your phone; that’s our “Noise, confusion, screaming, the past five years as well as the past that happens at all schools.” direct line.” alarms … it’s going to sound like a 10 years is similar to this year’s. Additionally, Harding said the After just over two weeks In 2016, the Center for Disease train,” Savage said. “Improve your “Our national peer-set by how we reasons for leaving could just be since the Parkland, Florida, school Control and Prevention reported chances by planning. Play the ‘what- get classified with other universities, because of a difference in expectation. shooting, campus safety is currently nearly 90 percent of public schools if’ game. Discuss it with others you we’re above the national average, “Sometimes students just find that one of the many topics at the created a written plan for the event trust. Have a plan.” which I think that national average their college or university doesn’t forefront of national conversation. of an active shooter, while 70 percent Savage then proceeded to hold is … 81 percent,” Thomas said. have the same feel to them as it felt That conversation is continuing on of those schools had active shooter up his hands. “When we look at our peer set, and when they first visited or applied Bradley’s campus in an effort to be drills, according to Campus Safety “Keep your hands visible,” he we have identified peers that we fall or arrived,” Harding said. “We have prepared for emergency situations if Magazine. said. “[The hands are] most likely into, we’re kind of in the middle, and some students who leave Bradley for they should arise. “[Based on our drills,] within two where active shooter threats are. I that’s why we want to do better.” reasons like this, and we have other Bradley students had the to three minutes of an active shooter know who you are, I see your faces According to Vice President of students who transfer to Bradley from opportunity to receive lessons being dispatched to one of us, it is pretty regularly, but the city officer Enrollment Management Justin Ball, other schools for the same reasons. “ on safety protocol last Friday, estimated that between 20 and 25 law that shows up right behind me isn’t the reasons why students transfer Executive Director of Student Monday and Tuesday when Bradley enforcement officers will be on our familiar with our student body … vary, but one of the most common Support Services Anne Hollis said University Crime Prevention Lt. Sean campus immediately within two to I’m looking to stop the killing, and reasons is students coming from from the exit surveys students fill out Savage delivered tips and information three minutes,” Savage said. that is my number one goal, and I community colleges. when transferring, the most common regarding contingency plans in the Savage guided the audience know that killing comes from [the “We have a large group of transfer reasons are because they want to event of an emergency situation through a history of active shooter hands]. And if you’re going to kill students who begin their college be closer to home. They typically on campus. Savage stressed the emergencies on college campuses. He me or the people I love on this education at one of the community transfer to a community college for importance of being knowledgeable played recordings of phone calls to campus, then most likely it’s going colleges and then transfer to Bradley,” a few years, change their major to of how to conduct oneself in a crisis, the police during the 2012 Sandy to start with [your hands], not with Ball said. “This includes our largest something not offered at Bradley and from safety alerts to how to deal with Hook Elementary school shooting, your face. And I’m probably not group of transfer students who come then want to attend a different sized an active shooter scenario. using it as a platform to talk about the going to pay attention to who you from Illinois Central College.” school and for financial reasons. “[BUPD has] county-wide importance of accuracy when calling are.” Because such a large amount of To aide in retaining students, jurisdiction,” Savage said to the the police. Being able to describe More information on safety transfer students comes from ICC, Thomas said part of the Strategic audience. “We are in an understanding weight, height, distinctive features, awareness as well active emergency Ball said Bradley puts in extra effort Plan includes goals to identify with the city, since they surround us even the weapon being used are all alerts are posted at https://www. to reach out to potential transfer reasons why students stay at Bradley, basically on every bit of our patrol important in locating the active killer bradley.edu/emergency/ with students to provide them with and figuring out how to increase the area … If you dial 911, you’re actually and saving lives, according to Savage. regular updates. Students can sign information they may need. going to get [Peoria police] and then Savage also stressed the up for ForeWarn text messages for “Staff from the Office of see TRANSFER transfer over here. That’s why we ask importance of understanding instant notifications in the event of Undergraduate Admission are Page A7 A2 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS Wyckoff to implement gender-neutral floor • Officers were dispatched to Cullom-Davis Library due to a male nonstudent viewing inappropriate images on a computer at 8 p.m. Feb. 26. The officers arrived at the library and slowly walked up behind the Beginning next fall, students will be able to register for an open housing floor – a residence hall living male. The officers saw the male looking at pornographic images on the space for students of all gender identities. computer. The officers asked the nonstudent if he was viewing the images, and he The floor will be located in Wyckoff Hall and will feature communal bathrooms. Students of any year can admitted to it. The male was asked to leave. request to be roommates with students of any gender. No charges were pressed.

To register, students should select the open housing floor option when registering for housing. For more information, visit https://www.bradley.edu/campuslife/reslife/housing/open-housing/ or contact [email protected]. • Officers were dispatched to Markin Family and Recreation Center Smith Career Center to offer paid internships due to a male student having a seizure at 12:52 p.m. Feb. 25. Before they arrived, the student was shaking and fell on his face on the basketball court in Markin. The male was alert when officers arrived and The Smith Career Center is currently accepting student applications to become a Career Peer Advisor. said he has had a history of seizures. This is a paid position focused on helping students develop job search skills. CPAs also assist the Smith The student was transported to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Career Center with student and employer outreach as well as event planning.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19. For more information, contact Hannah Ramlo at [email protected]. Students interested can apply through their Bradley netWORK accounts or by visiting http://bit.ly/2CykRSs. • Officers were dispatched to Markin Family and Recreation Center when a male student fell nine feet while coming down the rock wall at Hilltop Safety Cruiser to change hours for break 6:05 p.m. Feb. 20. The student who was in control of the safety rope lost control of the rope, which caused the male to fall. The student said he did not know how The final day of operation for the Hilltop Safety Cruiser before Spring Break is March 9. the rope malfunctioned. The student said he was experiencing back pain from the fall, and Safety Cruisers will resume operating March 18, when the dorms reopen for students. AMTs transported him to UnityPoint Health – Methodist.

Students in need of safety escorts during Spring Break can contact the Bradley University Police Department by calling (309) 677-2000.

Student housing to accept applications • Bradley maintenance supervisors reported fencing and fence posts missing at 9:13 p.m. Feb. 23 at 1307 W. Bradley Ave. Sophomores and upperclassmen are able to apply for Main Street Commons and St. James Apartments. The supervisors reported five to six posts taken from MacMillan Hall as well as two pieces of fence. The value for the stolen fencing is around Main Street Commons is located at 1109 W. Main and began accepting applications Feb. 2. $110. No suspects have been identified. St. James Apartments are located at 1103 W. Main and began its open leasing process on Feb. 8 for all juniors, seniors and graduate students.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis until all apartments are full. For more information visit liveatmain.com and https://www.bradley.edu/stjames/. March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS Women’s and Gender Studies professor ‘ideal’ for Bradley

BY DAVID DEMEO Scott have been extremely enjoyable. and support for creating that major. OF Senior Copy Editor “Amy Scott is an example of a And we have had a lot of support HUMANS THE HILLTOP scholarly teacher, which is the traditionally at Bradley [for the Amy Scott, associate professor and Bradley ideal,” Brown said. “[She] is Women Gender Studies program].” director of the Women’s and Gender exceptionally easy to work with, she Associate professor in Studies program, came to campus takes anticipation in problems and management and leadership Jennifer 12 years ago. Since then, Scott has takes personal responsibility solving Robin has worked closely with had the chance to increase both her them, and she has a great sense of Scott in the Women’s and Gender own involvement in activism events humor.” Studies program. She said Scott is a on campus as well as that of Bradley Brown said Scott has not only valuable asset to Bradley as well as students. been a great coworker, but also an the program. According to Scott, her role in the extraordinary researcher as well. “Bradley is very lucky to program was unexpected, but also “I have immense respect for Dr. have [Scott] as a professor. [She] very gratifying. Scott’s research agenda,” Brown said. cares about her students and is as “I never really imagined myself “Her work on understanding the city interdisciplinary focused as she as a Women’s and Gender Studies of Boulder in the post-work period is,” Robin said. “I think [Women’s director, but it has given me the [and] her recent article ‘Suburbs, and Gender Studies] is certainly opportunity to be an intellectual and Cities, the Sunbelt, and Rural America’ applicable to anything you go into. to engage with activism,” Scott said. on changes in city and suburban life I think it can be beneficial exposed “You get to interact with students during the Eisenhower administration to certainly the content, but also who want to access that theory [of was written exceptionally well.” the [analyzing] mindset students get activism] and figure out ‘How does According to Brown, Scott makes into.” this help me make change in the a visible commitment to her students In addition to professors, students world?’ That’s why it’s so fun [to be a through the work she does outside of also hold high praise to Scott’s part of the program]. I like the energy the classroom. character. Of those is senior sports of the students that have that activist “The thing I admire most about communication major Desteny mindset, and really it’s the energy of Dr. Scott is the enthusiasm she brings Castaneda, who said Scott has given the students that drive the program.” to the Director of the Women’s and her general guidance throughout her In addition to her work with the Gender Studies program [position],” college career. program, Scott is busy outside of Brown said. “Professors get more “Dr. Scott has been one of the AMY SCOTT Bradley with a variety of research credit for publications than they do few professors that [has] helped me photo via Amy Scott plans. for service to students, so when you pave my way through my years at Amy Scott, associate professor and director of the Women’s and Gender Stud- “I’ve got a few projects going,” have someone like professor Scott Bradley,” Castaneda said. “She offered ies program, is currently working to publish two books. Scott said. “I’m working on two who goes out of her way to put me a helping hand in life and in books … [One is] a history of lifestyle students first, it is an incredible my educational career. If I needed obviously in [directing] the Women’s a discussion about my future career liberalism in Boulder, Colorado. On testimony to her character.” someone to express something Gender Studies program, but also by plans, and she gave me a lot of my sabbatical, I started a project Scott said her goal for the program, outside of class work, she would guiding students in career decisions solid advice reflecting on her own on the history of urban farming. although still in the early stages, is to make the extra time and listen to me.” and giving us advice on how to do decisions and [information from] her I’m looking at the different social bring a Women’s and Gender Studies According to communications research. The current project I’m expertise,” Schuver said. “It really philosophies that caused people to major to Bradley’s campus, if the major Annie Schuver, Scott is always working on with the help of her helped having her stay after class, we want to farm, [and more specifically], demand for it continues on campus. there to help students learn, even if and another professor is my research were probably there for 40 minutes how people in rust-belt cities are “It’s been an idea to offer Women it means helping with research for a project, so she’s been giving me after everybody else left. She was using farming in cities to address the Gender Studies as a major,” Scott said. different class. feedback and helping along with my just talking to me about my career question of food scarcity.” “It [will] depend on whether or not “Dr. Scott is very centered around [work].” decisions. She’s been a big mentor for Being one of the people responsible the university administration, and the helping students and contributing Schuver said Scott clearly shows me throughout my years here.” for hiring Scott, history Chairperson faculty senate and other departments to the Bradley community,” Schuver an interest in the futures of her and Associate Professor Brad Brown will support that idea. So, we have said. “She definitely invests a lot students. said the 12 years he’s worked with to collaborate and get cooperation of her time beyond the classroom, “After class earlier today, we had University to update campus protest policy

BY MADDIE GEHLING matter, all lives matter’ throughout Editor-in-Chief the presentation,” Thomas said. “It is within our purview to create Bradley is planning on updating some guidelines, like, ‘If you want its campus-wide protest policy – to protest, you can protest up until though it isn’t certain when those the speaker takes the podium, when changes will be approved. they leave.’ What parameters might Nathan Thomas, vice president for be around that?” Student Affairs, said plans to alter the Thomas said campus’ Emergency university’s Emergency Operations Operations Plan was created by and Plan are in the works, though they is implemented through Student haven’t been solidified yet. Affairs, though the office often works “We’ve talked internally about it in conjunction with BUPD. and gathered some ideas from other “We have OK policies, but as schools,” Thomas said. [protests have] happened at big Thomas said additions or updates state schools or big universities and to the plan would provide clearer chaos has just broken out, they have outlines on how students are able policies that are really just detailed to protest, and how to prevent protest plans,” Thomas said. “[BUPD demonstrations from getting out Chief Brian Joschko] and I want to do of hand. They would also address something a little bit more.” how protesters at campus speakers As the plan progresses, Thomas and events are handled. Thomas said drafts will likely be presented referenced Patrisse Cullors, to University Senate, Student Senate co-founder of the Black Lives Matter and the Student Advisory Council. movement, who spoke to campus in More information on Bradley’s February 2017. current policies can be found “Envision that presentation is online at https://www.bradley.edu/ going, and there’s a group – not dotAsset/59039a39-cefd-4717-8d36- necessarily of students – during 1024bf8b2890.pdf the middle of the presentation, and they keep chanting, ‘All lives A4 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018 NEWS 40 years of flowers for the Peoria area

BY AJ LAMB and [the bouquet] was on stage … so Senior Copy Editor that’s probably one [of our proudest moments].” Just off War Memorial Drive in While Callahan said he appreciates Peoria Heights sits a quaint little other shops and their products, he flower shop that has been a part of believes that his shop’s creativity and the Peoria community for nearly 40 history bring people back. years. “There are lots of talented people, Gregg Florist has provided floral I hope there always are in every field,” arrangements and decorations to the Callahan said. “Why someone would area since 1953, but has been under come here as opposed to another owner Dan Callahan’s management place is because of that familiarity since 1978. thing. We’ve been in the same spot “We purchased it from a family for almost 50 years. So when they that had started the business about 10 walk in the door, it’s kind of like years before, and their last name was ‘Cheers.’ Everybody knows your Gregg. It was a simple, easy name to name.” pronounce, we thought why not just As Gregg Florist continues to keep it simple and leave it that way,” move past its 40-year anniversary, Callahan said. “That was 40 years ago Callahan said his biggest goal now is next month. [On] St. Patrick’s day, to introduce the shop’s experiences to it’ll be 40 years.” the younger generations. The Peoria-native pursued his “I think what we would like to do college degree in Champaign before is re-introduce, or introduce for the coming back to his roots to buy the photo by AJ Lamb first time, the younger generation shop. Gregg Florist, located at 1015 E. War Memorial Dr., brings in shipments of tropical flowers from to the joy of using a local source for “I grew up right in the countries around the world. something that’s meaningful in their neighborhood of the store here. I lives,” Callahan said. “Our number had in and artificial things were just According to Callahan, he takes had the opportunity to display his went to [University of Illinois], and one thing is to get [the younger] light years more primitive and lower pride in his products’ ability to products for huge events like the Patti my goal was to get a master’s in generation into the store and to feel end than what we do now. [Now], we enhance big life moments. Labelle concert a few years ago and architecture, but I ended up stopping what it’s all about.” have our flowers come weekly from “Nowadays, whenever you invite every Peoria Symphony Orchestra at the end of having my bachelor’s Gregg Florist is located at 1015 E. overseas … To get daffodils and tulips a girl out to a prom or homecoming, performance as well. and decided that this was the career I War Memorial Dr. and is open from and hyacinths and lilies from Holland or whatever, there’s some kind of “They contacted us from the Civic wanted,” Callahan said. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through every week, that was unfathomable specialness about it, the venue or Center for flowers for Patti Labelle’s Since buying the business in 1978, Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on back in that day. [The store is] how you announce it,” Callahan said. concert, and we thought they were Callahan said he’s seen a myriad of Saturdays. also wildly different. What we do “Well, every one of our flowers, we going to have them in her dressing changes occur in Peoria and the shop is primarily service now and high- like to think, is one of those portals room,” Callahan said. “So we made itself. end design work … [where we’re] to a relationship or some [special] a beautiful bouquet – they wanted “It has been a revolution in every working with the people about their experience.” them to be all white Casablanca way, shape and form,” Callahan said. themes and logistics and creative Throughout his time servicing lilies. Well it turned out there were “[When we opened], we had very ideas. It’s the world of pinterest.” the community, Callahan said he’s thousands of people in the audience, few gift items; the silk flowers we

Interfaith Collaborative encourages students to discuss religion

BY DAN KAMINSKI happens to be a subject many people Malique said. “Bradley is a more Off-staff Reporter shy away from.” diverse place than most people realize The Interfaith Collaborative has when they take a look at it, and this is Bradley’s campus is home to a five leaders: Malique, a freshman one way we can display it.” number of different religions and biomedical science pre-med major, Though faith is the center of the denominations. If students want to junior psychology major Hannah group, conversation is not limited learn more about them, they can Snidman, junior mechanical to just religion. Discussion of faith, take classes in the religious studies engineering major Isaac Main, junior ideology, philosophy and worldview program, or they can get involved in sports communication and marketing are also encouraged in the group’s the Interfaith Collaborative, which double major Ronan Khalsa and meetings and hangouts, according to centers around discussion between senior religious studies and history their Facebook. different faiths in the student body. double major Shiva Lennon-Ross. “Faith is a central part of what According to the group’s official we do here, but we do not want Facebook page, the Interfaith These students took on the to limit what our conversation is Collaborative is a part of a nationwide administrative role in the group about,” Malique said. “We encourage movement toward cooperation because of their interest in learning discussion of all sorts of topics that between different religions and is a about other faiths and how interfaith can be traced back to faith.” member of the Interfaith Youth Core’s is “such an important topic and The Bradley Interfaith Better Together Student Network. wanted to embrace it and teach others Collaborative holds weekly meetings This group brings together all about it,” according to a statement on every Sunday at 5 p.m. in Michel sorts of religions from across the the group’s Facebook page. Student Center Meeting Room 2. Hilltop, including Christianity, Islam, On Friday, the Interfaith Collab Judaism, Sikh and more, in an effort will be hosting a hangout at 7 p.m. in to bring members of these faiths the Romeo B. Garrett Center. Students together and build relationships who attend will experience 90 between students by religion, minutes of interesting conversation, according to club president Atika new perspectives and, of course, food. Malique. A positive atmosphere is something “I hope after attending, students Malique said she hopes to foster for will be able to walk out being more students who attend. informed about other faiths,” Malique “Putting on a safe place for said. “I also hope that this event can discussion and socialization between help people learn how to discuss students of different faiths is really topics such as interfaith since it what the hangout is all about,” March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS Fashion forward: Retail merchandising students shape style BY MEGHAN ANDERSON Rather, the classes start with the are hosting an interactive buying Off-staff Reporter basics, teaching about the industry simulation in the near future. as a whole and then branching out By graduation, students will have It’s easy to wander through the to cover a wide range of topics, and worked through courses focused on quad, tap someone on the shoulder allowing students to obtain skills textiles, properties of fabrics, garment and find a student studying electrical along the way. construction, buying, global issues engineering or nursing. At Bradley, “Retail is such a huge industry … and the history of retail. And with those are popular majors. But far less there are so many outlets to get into,” class sizes averaging around eight common are the 19 students who said Anna Gavalick, a senior retail students, the learning is notably claim retail merchandising as their merchandising major. “I’ve worked personalized to prepare students for field of study. jobs in retail and had internships life after graduation. Under the generalized umbrella of that covered event planning, editorial Within six months of graduation, Family & Consumer Sciences, retail work, photography, merchandising, the goal for most graduates from merchandising prepares students tracking inventory and much more.” Bradley’s retail merchandising for careers in the retail industry. Visual merchandising classes program is to pursue graduate school Bradley’s program is primarily promote creativity, according to or work in the industry of companies business-oriented, emphasizing the Keist. In these classes, students learn such as Marshall Field’s, Walt Disney buying or selling of goods more than the elements of design and create Co. or Von Maur. the creating or designing of those displays for real companies. For Commonly, many retail goods. Retail merchandising students example, Keist’s students are working merchandising students aim to reach are also required to pair their major with a local Goodwill location this a career as a buyer, according to Keist. with a minor in marketing or semester. Using the elements of Buyers determine what products management & leadership. design, they develop an “expensive” their company sells, so students must Assistant Professor Carmen Keist, outfit, then recreate the look for less understand how to evaluate products who joined Bradley’s staff this year money, using only clothing found at and negotiate business deals. is one of only two professors in Goodwill. “What Rachel Green does the retail merchandising department, Keist stresses hands-on practice in ‘Friends,’” Keist said. “That’s photo by Cenn Hall said people often wrongly assume and experience in her classes. the easy way to explain [retail The retail merchandising program displays “Spring Trends of 2018” on the retail merchandising is all about Students may have to bring in an merchandising].” ground floor of Bradley Hall. “high fashion.” article of clothing and explain how Students pursuing degrees in retail impacting everyday consumers. don’t engage in fashion. Even your As Keist puts it: “Runway models it was constructed. Students actually merchandising become the workers “We all wear clothes,” Keist indecision is a decision.” are not the only people wearing sew various items themselves. who control individual stores and said. “You can’t tell me that you clothes.” Representatives from Von Maur the fashion industry as a whole, Muslim Student Association Bradley releases statement for raises Hijab awareness prospective students BY HALEY JOHNSON “Islam does give rights to women. Copy Editor They have the right to express BY MADDIE GEHLING The Office of Public Relations sent journalism major, said she was proud themselves, to own property, buy, sell, Editor-in-Chief The Scout an email yesterday; it said of Bradley for releasing the statement. Many stereotypes and inherit and the right to be educated,” this statement was released because “It seems common sense, but even misconceptions surround the Hijab, Na’Allah said. After the Feb. 14 shooting at the issue was raising the concerns the act of putting it out there is a bold so the Bradley Muslim Student She also discussed how their Marjory Stoneman Douglas High of many admitted and prospective move in today’s political climate,” she Association set out to educate religion itself promotes equal rights. School in Parkland, Florida, a number students. said. “Regardless, it shows incoming students and faculty about the article “A woman’s spirituality, in respect of high school students across the “We became aware of a significant students that their voices will still be of dress and Islam culture itself last to God, is the same as a man’s,” country began to organize school debate in the press and on social represented and prioritized.” Wednesday. Na’Allah said. “He puts men and walk-outs and lie-in protests. Later, media, so we felt it was appropriate Honeyman noticed the walk- Rahmat Na’Allah and Aisha women on the same playing field.” some high school administrators to respond accordingly to ensure our outs taking place across the country, Basith, two Muslim activists from The discussion also shifted notified parents that their children stance on the issue is clear,” the email which were originally organized by Peoria, provided insight on the toward the Muslim ban and the may be suspended if they participate said. the Women’s March. She decided to subject matter through presentations discrimination being faced as a result. in any activities like these. Before the statement was released, create a Facebook event for a Bradley and conversations with audience Basith described dealing with this In the world of college admissions, a number of Bradley students were walk-out, which will take place members. kind of prejudice, in the wake of the this led to concern over whether left wondering if the university March 8 at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes “We hope to place facts back into Sept. 11, 2001, attack. students’ admission to universities would join the growing list of other in remembrance of the 17 victims of their context,” Basith said. “We hope “When 9/11 happened, I was so would be impacted negatively. universities across the country who the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High to give new insights and perspectives.” busy preparing for speech class that A number of universities across released similar statements, including School shooting last month. The word “Hijab” technically I didn’t watch the footage or really the country published statements Illinois State University, Northeastern “When I realized we were means “barrier” or “cover,” but know what was going on. During showing their support of prospective University and Brown University. technically on Spring Break during according to Basith, the true meaning class the next day, the guy who went students, and on Feb. 26, Bradley Ryan Lutker, junior elementary the [national walk-out on March for those who wear them is deeper before me gave his speech on the posted its own statement on its education major, wrote an open letter 14], I wanted to make sure Bradley than any direct translation. attack, and I was to go next, and my various social media accounts. It said: Feb. 25 to University President Gary students could still participate and “It serves to identify us as Muslim speech was over Islam,” Basith said. “Bradley University is a Roberts requesting Bradley release a declare their stance in support for gun women, we see it as protection and “My confidence and trust in my faith community that strongly supports similar statement. control reform,” Honeyman said. “So respect, and [it] gives women control gave me the ability to deliver the the responsible exercise of free speech “We as a Bradley community must now we may not be protesting with over how much is seen and how speech without fear.” rights and encourages both current show them we’re listening – and that the entire country, but we’re walking they’re seen,” Basith said. To those who are unfamiliar with and future students to contribute every voice matters here,” Lutker’s out of our classes on our time and The Hijab is perceived as a Islam culture or the Hijab, Na’Allah meaningfully to understanding and letter said. making our opinions known.” restriction for women, but instead, it said she believes involvement resolving the issues confronting our After the statement was released, is seen as protection in Islam culture. overcomes the cultural barrier. society. We would like to assure Lutker said he was content with “If the physical body is covered, “Engage [Muslims] in a discussion. students that their admissions offers the message conveyed by the For The Scout’s take on this, you don’t make a physical judgement Ask them why they wear the Hijab, will not be negatively affected by university. However, he wondered read “Standing with students an right away. Instead, you see a woman ask them what their viewpoint is,” school disciplinary actions resulting why it took Bradley longer to release important step for Bradley” on with integrity,” Basith said. “She’s Na’Allah said. from participation in peaceful, the statement than it did other page A6 saying you’ll have to divert your non-disruptive protests or lawful universities. judgement to her character and to expressions of their beliefs. Bradley “I am so frustrated with Bradley’s her intellect.” supports a student’s right to engage slowness to respond to any issues Na’Allah also touched on women’s in peaceful, non-disruptive protests that affect current or prospective rights in Islam, and cleared up some regardless of their position on a Bradley students,” Lutker said. common misconceptions. subject.” Sophie Honeyman, senior A6 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018 OPINION Editorial THE SCOUT Editor-in-Chief: Maddie Gehling Standing with students an important step for Bradley [email protected] Managing Editor: Sammantha Since the Feb. 14 shooting at Brown University and Northeastern schools published statements as The voices and actions of the Dellaria Marjory Stoneman Douglas High University. early as Feb. 22, so why did Bradley Florida survivors are being seen [email protected] School in Parkland, Florida, the This week, Bradley followed suit. have to wait four days to make this by legislators and media across national reaction regarding gun On Feb. 26, the Bradley University statement? It’s as if our school is the country, and their message is News Editor: Kylee Higgins control and campus safety has been Twitter account sent out a statement the fair-weather friend of a group of clear. This is a great opportunity for [email protected] nothing short of bold and dynamic. proclaiming the university “would more progressive schools in America, Bradley students to do the same. Senior Copy Editor: AJ Lamb Survivors of the shooting have like to assure students that their and we aren’t sure how well that sits The Scout hopes to see many [email protected] spoken up through the media, admission will not be negatively with us. students taking part in this event organized rallies and protests, as well affected by school disciplinary We would rather see Bradley as it is an opportunity to express Senior Copy Editor: David DeMeo as challenged the American public to actions resulting from participation make its own bold statement rather to lawmakers the changes that we [email protected] get involved. They’ve organized lie- in peaceful, non-disruptive protests than wait to see what the majority of want to see made while also showing ins in the nation’s capital, as well as or lawful expressions of their beliefs.” other universities do before making support for the victims of the Marjory Copy Editor: Sara Fessler school walk-outs across the country. Yes. We’re pleased that the its own move. Despite this, we still Stoneman Douglas shooting. [email protected] Now, some of these students are university is deciding to support this commend the university for taking While the issue of gun control can facing the repercussions by being cause, and that students who are part in this movement. be quite polarizing, it is encouraging Copy Editor: Haley Johnson suspended from their schools. working to make a positive change The Bradley community is also to see Bradley come together and [email protected] However, multiple universities in this country will not be prevented hosting its own National School Walk- align itself for such an important across the country have ensured from attending the college of their Out event on March 8, during which cause, and we hope the students Copy Editor: Nelson O. Gutierrez that the students’ suspensions will choice, including Bradley. students are invited to peacefully participate in the walk-out on March [email protected] in no way impact their chances of But it was disappointing to see protest by walking out of class at 10 8 (see “Bradley releases statement admission into the colleges. Some of that Bradley waited days after other a.m. for 17 minutes in support of the for prospective students” on page News Reporter: Hannah Snidman the first schools to take part in this universities announced they are 17 students who lost their lives in the A5). [email protected] action include Yale University, MIT, taking this course of action. Some Parkland shooting. Sports Editor: Cole Bredahl [email protected]

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Sports Reporter/ Photo Editor: Appreciate ‘The Beautiful Game’ Justin Limoges watch the UEFA Champions League running. even when the ball goes out of play. [email protected] or getting out of bed early on a Why would I enjoy a low-scoring The “running around” bit can weekend morning to catch matches sport? Well, when goals do happen, be boring for a lot of people. But Voice Editor: Lisa Stemmons in the English Premier League. it’s way more exciting. When you’re since I’ve played soccer my entire [email protected] A lot of criticism falls to soccer there for that specific moment during life, I see the things non-soccer fans fans like myself, especially on social the game, it’s special. And when probably don’t. I see how the players Assistant Voice Editor: Maddy media. For example, you could go you’re lucky enough to watch a are moving, making runs on and off White [email protected] on any soccer post created by ESPN, game that has multiple goals, you’re the ball, finding better positions and and I’m sure you’ll find ignorant even more fortunate. preparing to score. It’s amazing to Design Editor: Amy Trompeter comments stating soccer is “not Soccer is obviously not a sport see how impressive the players are [email protected] a sport,” “a boring sport” or that entirely focused on when the ball when executing those things. “nobody cares.” I’m sure you get goes into the net. And for a person Soccer is not for everyone, but it Graphics Editor: Tony Xu the point – soccer isn’t appreciated who watches basketball regularly, doesn’t deserve to be criticized the [email protected] in the U.S. like it is in every other where points are scored on most way it is in the U.S. as “not being a country around the world. possessions in-game, I can see the sport,” when it’s the most beloved Online Editor: Dan Anderson JUSTIN LIMOGES Fortunately, this country is frustration in watching an average sport everywhere else in the world. [email protected] [email protected] warming up to “The Beautiful Game.” soccer match during which scoring The World Cup is coming this Savannah Sports Reporter More and more mainstream may not even exist. Trust me, when summer, and with the U.S. men’s Advertising Co-Manager: sports fans are welcoming soccer. a game ends in a 0-0 draw, I’m not national team sadly failing to qualify, Riese The MLS is bringing in more teams pleased either. now may be the best time to find [email protected] When it comes to being a sports to its league and sports icons and When it comes to the timing of a team to temporarily, or even lover in the United States, I fall in news outlets around the world are the game, I’m a huge fan of 45-minute permanently, support. Advertising Co-Manager: Hannah the minority. I grew up kicking a ball promoting the sport. halves and one 15-minute halftime Yglesias rather than throwing one; I grew up Ironically, I love soccer for a break. Why? No commercials, The [email protected] as a die-hard soccer fan. lot of the reasons why Americans only commercials I get to see are Don’t get me wrong, I love don’t: The games are typically low- during the break. The clock is also News Photo Editor: Cenn Hall watching the NBA, NFL, MLB and scoring, 90 minutes long and involve continuous and doesn’t stop, which [email protected] NHL but not as much as I enjoy a lot of what may seem like pointless keeps the continuity of the game, skipping all afternoon activities to Assistant Photography Editor: Katelyn Edwards

Advisor: Chris Kaergard [email protected] Letter to the Editor _ _ _ On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman anniversary of the Columbine High have promised high school students The tragedy at Marjory All letters to the editor must be rampaged through Marjory Stoneman School massacre. that if they are suspended or Stoneman Douglas High School could received by 5 p.m. Tuesday in Sisson Douglas High School in Parkland, While some school and district otherwise punished for participating be a turning point in our nation’s Hall 319 or emailed to bradleyscout@ Florida. Fourteen children and three administrators have responded in non-violent protests against gun history. This is an opportunity to gmail.com for inclusion in Friday’s staff members were slaughtered. Now, with words of support, others have violence, it will not affect their create change we so desperately issue. Letters longer than 500 words students who survived the shooting discouraged their students from college admission chances. I am need. Students have noticed. They’re will not be accepted. The Scout reserves have had enough, and they’re taking participating in these non-violent so proud of Bradley University for speaking up. We as a Bradley the right to edit letters for inappropri- action. demonstrations. In a letter sent to joining this long and growing list community must show them we’re ate content. All letters must include Standing with them are thousands parents and guardians, Peoria Public of universities who support these listening – and that every voice the writer’s name, contact information of students across the country Schools Superintendent Sharon courageous students. matters here. When these students and relationship to Bradley. Responses who, like the students at Stoneman Desmoulin-Kherat wrote: “All Peoria These students are see the change they are demanding, to published letters will be eligible for Douglas, are tired of feeling unsafe Public Schools students and staff will speaking their truth and should we should be so proud as to say that print only the week following their in their schools. They are tired of remain in school. We will not be not be silenced. The students who Bradley University stood by their appearance in the Scout. hearing about children their own participating in the national protest participate in these demonstrations side. Any e-mails directed to members age being killed and Congress doing events.” While well intentioned, are tomorrow’s leaders, and we of the Scout staff may be published as letters. nothing to stop it from happening these schools are discouraged their should be so privileged as to have –Ryan Lutker The Scout is published by members again. Many of these students are students from speaking up about an them join the Bradley University Junior elementary education of the undergraduate student body of partaking in a national “March for issue they care deeply about. community. I ask students, faculty major Bradley University. Our Lives” on March 24, a nationwide Universities across the nation, and alumni of Bradley University to [email protected] protest of gun violence and a second including MIT, the University of stand with these students and show Opinions expressed here do not nec- demonstration on April 20, the Virginia and Illinois State University, their support. essarily reflect those of the university. March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT B1

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ - Spring break - Sudoku Post-Parkland dialogues

BY LARISSA MORELAND & LISA STEMMONS physical ailments, so the concern should not be on restructuring “I feel like that their standing up now is definitely a start to Off-staff Reporter & Voice Editor the mental health industry. a bigger movement,” sophomore music and entertainment On Feb.13, intelligence agencies across the nation were working industry major Tony Breownez said. “And that they’re standing with Congress on the worldwide threat assessment, focusing on A common argument amongst gun supporters is if you take up for themselves this young, it’s definitely a good sign. It’s lowering foreign terrorism and organized crime. The next day away guns, there will be a black market where the people who a learning process for both sides. They’re learning how to in Parkland, Florida, 17 lives were taken within the blink of an really want them will still be able to purchase them illegally. properly protest and speak their mind when it comes to this eye, not due to foreign terrorism or organized crime – but by the Exactly. This includes those with mental health issues, so you issue and the public is also learning … ultimately, it’s a positive hands of one American citizen. unknowingly took the opposing stance. Thus it no longer thing.” becomes a problem of the person pulling the trigger, but rather There have been countless posts on social media, arguments in the fact that the gun itself exists with menial penalties. One attack in particular is when Florida Officer Scot Peerson news editorials and an overall debate in this country on what defended the police officer who refused to enter the building, actions should be taken in the wake of the most recent tragedy. “I can see both sides of the argument, but when it comes to stuff saying he wouldn’t want to be on the other end of a rifle either. As the aftermath of the latest mass shooting continues to take like this, I find it hard to find the gray area,” junior psychology Many refute this stance, but the criticism from the public has place, there are some proponents worth expanding on further. major Mariela Jasso said. “When lives are being lost, and it’s been intense. becoming an epidemic, [we] need to be more black and white A gun may as well be a knife about things like this.” “I feel like while it is a dangerous situation, the police officer A popular defense of the supporters of the Second Amendment should have gone in there because that is his duty, and it is what is if guns are banned, or even more closely regulated, then you Harassment of student activists he signed up to do,” freshman sports communication major Ben must also look at knives and other items capable of destruction. After having to deal with the traumatizing losses of 17 of their Line-Neumann said. peers, now students at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School One article circulating the day following the Parkland school who have chosen to speak out are being accused of acting. Giving teachers guns shooting was entitled “33 Dead, 130 Injured in China Knife- Articles across various social media platforms such as Twitter Another answer that politicians have presented is to arm Wielding Spree.” Despite the fact that this instance took place in and Facebook have claimed that students were “crisis actors” teachers with guns in the classroom to “protect” students. While 2014, not conveniently the day after a gun-related massacre, one who had been paid to use the Parkland shooting as a way to this is a highly debated idea, other states have already allowed must only read the lead to discover this was a group effort. “advocate their gun control agendas.” school staff to carry guns on campus. For example, the state of Texas allows at least 170 school districts that allow school One man alone did not manage to do that extent of damage with Are we forgetting that these students had to witness the employees to carry firearms. one knife on a crowded train platform. Since 1996, firearms have murders of their friends just a couple of weeks ago? They have been tightly controlled in China, and in comparison to America, every right to speak out on this issue and be upset. They are not One Texas native at Bradley, Nina Bui, a sophomore education has significantly less gun-related deaths. doing this for some sort of political agenda; they are doing this major, said, “As a future educator, I feel as if putting guns in because after losing so many of their fellow students, they want schools puts my life and others in even more danger rather than Unlike China, a vast majority of those who are proponents of to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else. protecting them. Rather than giving out more guns, they need gun control are not trying to take away handguns for personal to ban guns such as the AR-15 that are what causes these mass protection, but rather end the ability to have a military-style The harassment of the students has gotten so out of hand, killings.” weapon. that some have had to shut down or temporarily get off of However, when word of reform in gun control is brought up, their social media accounts. Cameron Kasky, a survivor of the In response to this argument, teachers on Twitter started a people seem to think that supporters of gun control want to Parkland shooting who has spoken out for gun control, had campaign using the hashtag #ArmMeWith to express the many leave everyone defenseless. to temporarily leave Facebook because of the overwhelming other practical ways to protect students rather than weapons. In number of death threats he was receiving from anti-gun control this campaign, teachers have expressed the need for resources “I don’t see why people think they need a military-grade advocates. However, many people also think the backlash the for students with mental health issues, a safe classroom, proper weapon when those weapons are designed to cause harm teenagers are receiving is absolutely ridiculous. government funding and so much more. and take the lives of others,” freshman health science major Cassandra Koll said. Bradley’s stance If you are a high school student worried about It’s not a gun issue; it’s a mental health issue having your disciplinary actions from peaceful So let’s get this straight. Rather than adopt gun safety measures protests affecting your admissions status to that other countries have successfully implemented, you’d colleges, know Bradley will not penalize you. rather tackle the heavily intricate and stigmatized issue of Additionally, if you feel strongly about this issue, mental health? join students, staff and faculty on the walkout March 8. Our country can hardly get a foothold on healthcare for B2 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ answers the call

BY MACKENZIE NEWMAN Off-staff Reporter Everyone knows when entering a theater, it’s time to turn your phone on silent and disconnect from the screen. But after watching Bradley’s Department of Theater Arts’ production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” the audience may never want to turn their smartphones back on.

Running until March 4, this show shines a light on the good, the bad and the deadly of constant connection with technology through humorous and unusual moments.

This play centers on a main character who attempts to craft a better version of life from behind the screen of a cell phone. Timid and socially awkward Jean, played by senior theater arts major Rebekah Farr, discovers Gordon, played by senior music business and marketing double major Zach Olson, who has died in a café. Taking personal responsibility for his ever-ringing cell phone, Jean begins her journey in this surprisingly dark romantic comedy.

Through Jean, the audience sees the effects of always being on a mobile device. Jean finds herself living at the hands of unknown numbers and strange requests that put her in scary and rather confusing situations.

Having seen Olson in several roles on Bradley’s stage before, his performance in “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” was striking. I wasn’t expecting much from the dead guy, but when he rose from his chair to give a five-minute monologue, I was impressed with how much he made me hate his character. With the stage to himself, his narcissistic delivery made me want to wipe the smug look off his face. I wish there would have been some redeeming quality to his character that could make up for the extent Jean goes to make Gordon into a beloved man.

The contrast between Jean and Gordon was strikingly like a comic book villain and hero. As much as I hoped to find more depth in these two, it seemed they were just as they appeared throughout Photos via Department of Theater Arts’ Facebook page much of the performance – the good and bad sides of a coin.

The rest of the cast takes this weird journey to a new level with their enthusiasm and the occasional shouted obscenity. The role of Gordon’s widow, Hermia, is played by junior public relations major Hannah Gustafson. Along with Gordon’s mother, Mrs. Gottlieb, played by freshman television arts major Jody Holtz, these two characters are full of dramatic and cringe-worthy lines, accompanied by the comedic timing and bravery of the actresses.

In fact, Mrs. Gottlieb may be the best character in the show because I never knew what was going to come out of her mouth. In the moments she was overcome with grief, I expected to hear the cries of a loving mother. Instead, there was a lot of shouting and some very aggressive insults thrown at her son’s widow. A character this out there can be easy to overdo, or worse, fall flat on. But Holtz’s performance never ceased to awe me. She stole the spotlight, no matter who else was on stage with her. I almost felt sorry for the rest of the cast because nothing could keep me from watching in anticipation when this mother of terror was on stage.

Mix the bold with the sweet moments of Farr’s Jean and her love interest Dwight, played by sophomore history and theatre arts double major Jake Winkle, along with the dripping narcissism and uncaring attitude of Olson’s Gordon, and these characters make this eccentric story one worth paying attention to.

Get ready to truly immerse yourself in a world full of the unexpected because one blink, and you could miss the dark undertones of what’s really going on. Just remember, the theater is no place for a cell phone. March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT B3

Spring breaking expectations

BY MADDY WHITE Assistant Voice Editor Spring Break is debatably one of the most memorable weeks for a college student. People make it out to be this magical week of parties and alcohol, while dancing poolside while “Shots” by LMFAO plays in the background.

However, along with traditional Spring Break expectations comes the pressure to get your body “Spring Break ready.”

We’re all a little guilty of allowing some slack throughout the winter months when it comes to staying in shape under all those layers, but that doesn’t make it OK to body shame yourself when you finally come out of hibernation in the spring.

“It’s not realistic to change your body for one week,” Audrey Roney, a sophomore music business and marketing double major, said. “Work on it all the time, so you can always have the body you want.” week of March leading up to Spring Break a lot less self-confidence,” Miles Juarez, a junior business stressful and keeps your goals in an achievable area management and leadership, sports communication Don’t get me wrong; certain days we are FEELING of your mind with room for slip-ups because we’re double major, said. OURSELVES. You know what I’m talking about, the human. ‘Look good, feel good’ days. Other days, we wonder Unfortunately, the alcohol does run out, the why middle schoolers these days are significantly “I do it because I like staying fit and active, but playlist has a last song and the week of avoiding more attractive than us. It’s really a trade-off in terms of everyone else, Spring Break puts a lot responsibility comes to an end. Bottom line: Spring between the two. of pressure on people to look good for vacation Break isn’t that serious and isn’t worth a diet or and being on the beach, which can definitely test crazy workout routine. Trying to stay in shape year-round makes the first

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Solutions Posted Online March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT A7 NEWS Relay for Life ‘loves to hate cancer’ BY TONY XU somebody [ who has cancer], but Graphics Editor that’s what the event is for.” According to Neustadt, Relay for Students gathered in the Markin Life is a donation-based event, and Family and Recreation Center last many of the foods were provided Saturday in an effort to raise money by local businesses. Various student for cancer research, as Relay for Life organizations also joined Relay for hosted their annual celebration. Life to help raise awareness, including According to Lauren Neustadt, Bradley Fencing Club, Dynamix a president of the organization, Relay capella group and Orchesis dance for Life works with different student troupe, who performed at the event. groups to raise money for the “Originally, what Relay [for Life American Cancer Society throughout was] … was walking to raise money,” the year. The accumulation of their Neustadt said. “[It’s] a gathering of efforts is the Relay for Life event people to just recognize and spread itself, something they do to celebrate the awareness for cancer.” all the money they have raised Another activity at the event was alongside all fundraisers and cancer Lap Beads, where people walked survivors. around Markin’s performance Bradley Relay for Life operates court and collected one bead for alongside a staff partner from each lap they completed, according American Cancer Society to plan to Neustadt. The beads included a all fundraising events, including the variety of colors, each representing a one held on Saturday. This year, the different type of cancer. theme for this year was “Love to Hate One of the activities at the event Cancer” because of its proximity to was virtual lap, an opportunity for photo by Tony Xu Valentine’s Day. students’ families or friends to join Members of the Dynamix a capella group performs at last Saturday’s Relay for Life event. For Angela Leontyev, attending the event though technology. the event was a way to show support “People can call or FaceTime their for the cause. family members and do the laps survivor in attendance. She said she them don’t know cancer outside of American Cancer Society. To learn “I think everybody has some together,” Neustadt said. “We turn all enjoyed the idea of Bradley’s Relay like, ‘Oh, my grandma had it,’ ‘Oh, more about the national organization, connection with [cancer],”Leontyev, the lights off in here … and we do a for Life. my grandpa had it’ or ‘My friend’s visit www.RelayForLife.org. a senior biology major, said. remembering lap and a survivor lap.” “I think it’s really cool that it grandma had it’. They just seem “Unfortunately, I think we are living Emily English, a junior mechanical involves [clubs] on campus, and it’s removed from it.” in a world to where we at least know engineering student, was one cancer reaching older students [and] young As of Wednesday, Bradley adults,” English said. “I feel a lot of Relay for Life has raised $4,907 for

TRANSFER to the Academic Success Center is the students to help integrate them into continued from page A1 Student Success Collaborative.” the Bradley community. A ‘super’ mind- For students who have transferred “If we’re getting [a student] here, to campus, Thomas said Bradley we want [them] to stay and graduate has the Office for Transfer Student from here as well,” Thomas said. blowing conference “One of the [ways we try to Assistance and utilizes a transfer increase retention] is through the student orientation, transfer aides Academic Success Center, and that’s and a specific section of a course, EHS BY HANNAH SNIDMAN in the Department of Leadership in launching this year,” Thomas said. 120, which is designed for transfer News Reporter Education, Nonprofits and Counseling “The other one … that’s also attached in the College of Education and For many Bradley students, the Health Sciences, said. “Understanding closest connection to a physician the brain and its functions allow on campus is Health Services. But people to have the opportunity to last Wednesday, students had the live healthier lifestyles. This year’s opportunity to meet world-renowned theme … offers participants essential physicians and researchers as Bradley information about our brain and the hosted the third annual Super Brain impact of trauma.” Summit. This year’s Super Brain Summit The theme for this year was welcomed Daniel Amen, a double- “Change Your Brain, Change Your board certified psychiatrist, physician, Life: Understanding Trauma,” which professor and 10-time New York took place Wednesday in Hayden- Times best selling author, to present Clark Alumni Center’s Peplow during three sessions of the summit. Pavilion and featured two keynote “Every year we try to bring in a speakers. different speaker that can focus on “Super Brain Summit is a a slightly different theme,” Haeffele conference where renowned speakers said. “Dr. Daniel Amen will discuss are brought in to discuss interesting an overview of the brain systems and topics pertaining to the brain and their impact on everyday life and its functions,” Christy Haeffele, how to optimize them; ADHD, PTSD, program coordinator of Continuing TBI and Memory Rescue.” Education, said. “It is the vision of Bessel van de Kolk delivered Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, Co-Director the keynote opening speech via of the Center for Collaborative Brain a livestream. He is a psychiatrist Research (CCBR) and benefits the and author, whose talk discussed research and initiatives that the implications for helping professionals CCBR is tasked with.” on understanding trauma. The themes and speakers change “Neurocounseling is changing each year, with last year’s focus on the field of mental health,” Rachel neuroplasticity. There were many Banaszewski, graduate assistant in the ways participate including attending Leadership in Education, Nonprofits in person, streaming from a computer & Counseling Department, said. “It through Live WebEx or watching is very exciting to have such great the recorded sessions, which will be researchers presenting at Bradley available by the end of March. University, and I consider myself “One of the missions of lucky to be able to to attend.” a university and the CCBR is to All proceeds of the event are given disseminate new knowledge and new to the CCBR. research,” Russel-Chapin, professor A8 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018 NEWS

ON SCOUT THE STREET Do you think America should impose stricter gun laws?

“Yes, I do. It does not need to “Absolutely. If 18-year-olds with be permanent, but based on little to no professional training the state the United States is or legal provision can obtain an in, I think people need to ask AR-15 or any other assault rifle in themselves if their right to own a very short amount of time, that a gun is more important than is one very large problem.” somebody else’s right to life.” - Hannah Wehr, - Peirre Paul, Sophomore politi- Freshman criminal justice major H l cal science major a au nn e P ah Pierr Wehr

“Yes. The rest of the civilized world has implemented “Hell yeah, we need more stricter gun laws. Surprising- gun regulation.” ly enough, less people get shot.” - Becca Meier, Freshman creative writing major - Devon Swafford, B Freshman theatre arts major e cc rd a fo M af eier Devon Sw BY ZANE JUD Off-staff Reporter photos by Zane Jud design by Amy Trompeter

Column That’s not love

What first comes to mind experiences because they’re not he “cared about me and my safety.” learned from that relationship. I’m may be the mushy, butterflies-in- something I like to reflect on, but it’s Every time he hurt my feelings, so grateful for the place I’m in now. your-stomach, dancing-in-the- important to share, especially when told me I couldn’t do something, I have several great friends, a loving kitchen kind of love, but not every given a platform to do so. canceled my plans or threatened relationship of over two years and relationship looks like that. No In high school, I got into a me, he convinced me it was out of I’m studying what I’m passionate relationship is perfect, but there are relationship with my first boyfriend. love. Afterwards, he would break about. several scary things in the world Over the course of the 15 months down and apologize, promising to I’m forever grateful for my friends disguised as love. We need to make we were together, I lost my closest change. I convinced myself I was OK who stood up for me and stood ourselves, and those around us, friends and stopped doing things I with that. by my side. I strongly encourage aware of those things. enjoyed. My grades suffered, and we As a junior in high school, I you to be that friend, no matter There are various organizations broke up six times. Looking back, I was on the starting lineup for my how hard it may be, and to educate and foundations committed to see red flags at every turn, but those varsity basketball team when we yourself on the signs of emotional raising awareness for relationship signs were difficult to see in the won the state title and was then abuse. I recommend checking out abuse with things like Domestic moment. selected as a state all-star. Many of the One Love Foundation’s website Violence Awareness Month and Teen The relationship started off my teammates had plans to play – joinonelove.org – for lots of great Dating Violence Awareness Month. fine: he took me to prom, gave me basketball in college, but I didn’t. He resources on relationship abuse. It’s HANNAH YGLESIAS But the conversation shouldn’t be flowers, bought me dinner, hung told me I couldn’t. time to #LoveBetter, and it starts [email protected] left only to those months, because it out with my friends and even went After escaping the relationship, with one person at a time. Advertising Co-Manager happens all the time. to church with my family. After I felt lost. I was a senior in high If you know me, you might that, it all went slowly downhill. He school with large aspirations and no be surprised that I have personal began dictating who I could hang direction, and while I could sit here Now that all of the Valentine’s experience with an abusive out with and convinced me that my looking back, wallowing in self-pity Day consumer craziness has died relationship – the scary, invisible best friends were bad influences. He and what-if’s, it would be a waste of down, I think it’s time to talk about kind: emotional abuse. I’ve never even started monitoring my texts time. Even though it still haunts me the holiday’s real purpose: love. opened up too much about my and conversations because he said from time to time, I’ve moved on and March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT A9 SPORTS Women’s basketball’s struggles continue on the road

BY JUSTIN LIMOGES with under three minutes left to play. Sports Reporter Bradley’s small advantage Bradley women’s basketball dissipated in the final two minutes continued their season-long struggles of the quarter after Drake went on a on the road after losing to Missouri 10-3 run to lead 75-70. With only 1:26 Valley Conference leader Drake remaining, junior forward Vanessa University, 77-71, and the University Markert provided a glimpse of hope of Northern Iowa, 63-50. As a result, for the Braves after making two shots, the Braves now fall to a 12-16 overall but it wasn’t enough. record and to seventh place in the The Bulldogs were able to pull out MVC. one of their hardest earned victories The Braves took on the undefeated of the season, 77-71, to improve their Bulldogs on Friday in a thrilling game undefeated conference record to 37 at the Knapp Center. Drake scored the straight wins. first six points of the game to go up Head coach Andrea Gorski said 6-0 after tipoff. The Braves went on she believes her team played the best a small run with points coming from they have all season against Drake both sophomore forward Chelsea and hopes that same strong mentality Brackmann and freshman guard Gabi continues into future games. Haack. “The last couple games our mental Brackmann put up three straight toughness has been the best it’s been baskets of her own to make the game all season,” Gorski said. “If we take level, 6-6, while Haack followed that same mental approach, focus her teammate’s conversions with a and determination [we had this past 3-pointer to go up 9-6. The Bulldogs weekend] into the tournament, you’ll remained undeterred and held a slight see a different team.” 20-18 advantage at the end of the first Both Haack and Markert had quarter. impressive offensive performances, At the start of the second quarter, with Haack notably going 6-for-12 the Bulldogs extended their lead beyond the arc, dropping in 22 points The Braves lost both of their road games this weekend and look to win photo via Scout archives to nine points, 27-18. The Braves and five rebounds, and Markert their final game against Illinois State on Saturday. putting up 17 points and seven responded with a 10-0 run to keep will clinch the No. 6 seed for the rebounds. The start of the game was filled quickly, as Markert scored to tie the the score close, 31-29. The half ended upcoming MVC Women’s Basketball Haack has had an amazing start to with a plethora of points as UNI led game at 42-42. The Braves would with a last-second layup from Braves Tournament. her career as a Brave. She currently 19-14 by the end of the first quarter. continue to trail the Panthers for the junior guard Shunseere Kent to take Gorski believes that if the Braves holds the No. 1 position in points The second quarter looked like the remainder of the game after failing the lead 39-37. bring the same mentality they did scored for Bradley, averaging at 10.3 complete opposite, though, as both to score another basket after the first The Braves continued their strong against Drake and Northern Iowa, points per game. Haack gave credit to teams combined for 15 points total six minutes of play, Markert scored a performance into the third quarter they’ll be able to win. her teammates for that success. with Northern Iowa leading 25-20 at pair of free throws in the final four with huge points coming from “ISU is different team than the “We’ve been working really the half. minutes but it wasn’t enough, as the Haack yet again. Haack was able to last two teams,” Gorski said. “[We] well together; the team was really The Panthers continued to extend Braves lost 63-50 against Northern land another 3-pointer and Bradley got to win the rebounding battle welcoming at first,” Haack said. their lead, 37-25, into the third quarter Iowa. eventually ended the third quarter up and got to get every loose ball. ISU “So it made it easier for me to feel by taking advantage of Bradley’s Markert grabbed another double- four points, 59-55. is a very physical team, and it’ll be a comfortable in our games and to play poor shooting performance early double, racking up 16 points and 8 The fourth quarter proved to be large task. But if we bring the same along with them.” on. The Braves made a 15-5 run to rebounds. the most exciting with seven lead mentality that we did last week, we On Sunday, the Braves travelled bring the score within two points, 42- The Braves will conclude their changes. This time the Bulldogs can accomplish that.” to play in their final road game of the 40, however, by the end of the third regular season in an I-74 rival game started the quarter out hot, scoring The Braves will host ISU at the regular season against Northern Iowa quarter. against Illinois State University this the first seven points. The Braves Renaissance Coliseum tomorrow at at the McLeod Center. The final quarter saw action tomorrow. The winner of the game came back, and held onto a 68-67 lead 2 p.m.

Friday, March 2 Saturday, March 3 Sunday, March 4 Tuesday, March 6 Wednesday, March 7

MVC Tournamnet vs. Drake MVC Tournament MVC Tournament Men’s Basketball 2:30 p.m.

vs. Illinois State Women’s Basketball 2 p.m.

at Belmont at Belmont at Belmont Baseball 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

vs. UMKC 9 a.m. vs. Louisiana-Monroe 11 a.m. vs. Illinois vs. Memphis 3 p.m. vs. IPFW 9 a.m. in Memphis Softfall vs. UMKC 3 p.m. in Memphis 6 p.m. in Memphis A10 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018 SPORTS

Softball struggles against top teams Braves excel at MVC

BY BEAU WOODCOCK South Carolina, No. 22 Minnesota and hoping to improve in the key area Championships Off-staff Reporter No. 23 Kentucky soured the weekend of hitting in their last two preseason The Bradley softball team for the Braves. The Braves were able tournaments before progressing into to put up six runs on Kentucky and conference play. competed in the Citrus Classic in part for the team helped me find that only lost due to a six run seventh “We’ve always been able to hang BY NATHAN NUNEZ Kissimmee, Florida, at the ESPN Wide Off-staff Reporter gear,” Ward said via email. World of Sports Complex this past inning by Kentucky to win 11-6. our hat on hitting, and I think we’re a The Bradley men’s and Senior Daniel Gagne also earned weekend. Despite the losing record on the little young in that sense offensively,” women’s track teams capped off an his first individual championship They finished the weekend with a weekend, Hayes said there is a benefit Hayes said. impressive season with a top-five finishing first in the mile run with a 1-4 record, losing three of their games to playing quality-ranked competition The Braves started with a 4-6 finish and multiple broken records time of 4:23.75. to ranked competition. Their lone win to help her team realize they are not record for the season so far. Five at the Missouri Valley Conference The men’s team ended with their was a 4-0 shutout of Purdue thanks far from these teams. of those losses have come against Championship this past weekend. best finish since 1970. After placing to a complete game by sophomore “I think it’s important for nationally ranked competition, with On Saturday, junior Michael Ward fifth in the standings. The 78 points pitcher Emma Jackson. [players] to understand that they’re Bradley suffering two losses to the finished first in the 5,000-meter event scored by the men is the most in Head coach Amy Hayes said right there,” Hayes said. “Sometimes No. 4 Washington Huskies. with a time of 14:49.53. Ward’s first program history. The previous mark Jackson really impressed her in the it’s the outside talk of thinking you’re Bradley is traveling to Memphis, place finish marked the first victory was held by the 1970 men’s team with win. a mid-major rather than just thinking Tennessee, for the River City Classic for a male in the 5,000-meter event 70 points. “[Purdue] struggled with her, you’re a ball player like everybody this weekend for five games. They in Braves history. The men’s distance Head coach Darren Gauson credits and they just could not find a way to else that gets in the way.” start today against Louisiana-Monroe medley relay team also placed first in his team’s success to experience in get to her,” Hayes said. “She threw, I Moving forward, the early season at 1 p.m., followed by a 3:30 p.m. their event with a time of 10:01.72. major races. think, her best game of her career so challenges for the Braves helped game against University of Missouri- Earning points for the women was “A lot of them are just older and far.” highlight opportunities for growth. Kansas City. senior Natalie Burant, who placed have been in that championship three Losses to ranked opponents No. 24 According to Hayes, Bradley is fourth in the 5,000-meter with a or four years,” Gauson said. “Having time of 17:30.09. The women’s DMR years of training also prepares them.” team also earned points after a time For the women’s team, senior of 12:15.29 earned the team a fourth Hannah Witzcak finished sixth in the Women’s golf finishes fourth place finish. 3,000-meter with a time of 9:59.27. Junior Niamh Markham finished BY JACK SIMZYK finished in fourth place as a team. bounced back with my finish at Rio.” At the end of day one, the men’s seventh in the 800-meter in 2:14.06, Off-staff Reporter Bradley was in fifth after day one and Head coach Mary Swanson said team stood at fourth in the standings and Brooke Nauser finished seventh The Bradley women’s golf team in seventh after day two but turned she was also proud of the team’s effort with 28 points. The women were sixth it up on day three. The whole lineup this week. It was the best finish in the in the standings with 10 points of with a time of 5:03.06 in the mile. teed off their 2018 spring season on The women finished eighth Monday and Tuesday in Florida at the shot scores of 79 or better to move tournament throughout Swanson’s their own. the team to fourth place behind Seton eight years as coach. She looked on On the Sunday, Ward continued with 17 points, improving on last Amelia Island Collegiate, where they year’s ninth place finish at the MVC placed seventh out of 15 teams. Hall, Akron and Arkansas State. improving the team’s performance by his individual success after winning Once again, it was Ledwein who securing victories when faced with a the 3,000-meter run with a time of Championships. Unfortunately for the Braves, Both teams will have their longest junior Chloe Horton could not finish was the Braves’ top golfer. She tied small deficit or lead. 8:17.31, becoming the first Brave to for fifth place overall and shot a 72 on “If things are going well, it can be do so. Ward became the first male break of the season before competing her final round due to illness. Despite in their first outdoor meet at the Bill playing a golfer down, Bradley still the third day, which was her lowest relatively easy, but if things are going in program history to win multiple round of the season. Ledwein said she down, we need to be great at short individual championships at the Cornell Spring Classic in Carbondale finished in the top half of the event. on March 24. Sophomore Taylor Ledwein led the enjoyed how she and the team played game and recovery shots,” Swanson MVC. Braves in Florida, tying for 23rd this week. said. “We will continue to work on According to Ward, motivation overall and finishing with a 12-over “We met our goals as a team, and them.” and determination led to his success 288. that shows us that we are moving in The Braves will continue their in distancing himself from his The Braves competed in their the right direction,” Ledwein said. “As spring season in two weeks when opponents. second tournament of the week in for myself, I was happy with how I they host the Bradley Spring Break “The incentive of my first Arizona at the Rio Verde Invitational, played the whole week. I didn’t finish Invitational in Texas on March 12 and individual title and needing to do my where they had better results and well my last round at Amelia, but I 13. March 2, 2018 THE SCOUT A11 SPORTS Get the brooms out: Baseball sweeps SDSU

BY ANTHONY LANDAHL Assistant Sports Editor Despite a doubleheader and a postponed game, the Bradley baseball team maneuvered past South Dakota State and won all three games in last weekend’s series. The Braves took on the Jackrabbits in Edwardsville after heavy rains cancelled the teams’ original trip in Texas. Bradley started the first game of the series with a stagnant offense, unable to generate early scoring. South Dakota scored first in the top of the fourth and hit three batters in consecutive plays in the top of the fifth to extend the lead 4-0. Head coach Elvis Dominguez said the team kept their focus through the deficit. “We fell behind early. [The team] is really resilient,” Dominguez said. “We seem to not panic at all. We seem to go about our business.” Sophomore Luke Shadid initiated the Braves’ scoring with a two-run homer in the bottom of thefift h. In the sixth inning, Bradley scored four runs to take the lead 6-4. After stealing second and third base respectively, senior Andrew Ivelia and junior Luke Mangieri scored off senior Derek Bangert’s single to extend the lead 8-4. The Braves went on to win 8-6. The Braves had a quick break before starting the second game of Friday’s doubleheader. SDSU once photo via Scout archives again started the game off scoring Senior Derek Bangert finished the weekend with four hits and two RBIs. first with a two-run home run in the second inning. Both teams were Dominguez described the pitching you won’t be able to have that luxury a single to left field. The Braves won The Braves look ahead to this unable to score for five innings until of Schimmer as “electric,” but he of coming back.” 5-1. weekend’s road series against Bradley ran in three batters over the wanted to focus more on the Braves’ In the final game on Sunday, the According to Schimmer, even with Belmont, a team that is a predicted course of the seventh inning to take ability to score early in the game. Braves scored quickly in the second the momentum of winning the series contender for the Ohio Valley the lead. Bradley only scored after the fourth inning with bases loaded when the team looks to stay focused on Conference title. Junior pitcher Brian Schimmer inning in both of Friday’s wins. They freshman Keaton Rice hit in two future matchups. “[Belmont is] very well coached,” entered the game in the eighth inning have won four games this season batters off a single up the middle. Rice “We were very happy to have Dominguez said. “It’ll be a definite and struck out five batters to seal despite the other team scoring first. scored in the bottom of the fifth off completed a sweep in only the second challenge for us if we don’t play up to Bradley’s 4-2 win. Ivelia said relief “We talked about [scoring early] Ivelia’s double to left field to extend week of the season, Schimmer said. our capabilities.” pitching helped the Braves win. on Saturday, and they did the opposite the lead 3-1. “We enjoyed that feeling the rest of Bradley, now 5-1, looks to “[The bullpen was] able to come on Sunday,” Dominguez said. “I think Andy Shadid sealed the series by the bus ride back, but we know that extend its five-game winning streak into every game and shut down the it’s a matter of them understanding blasting a solo home run in the sixth it has very little effect on our season against Belmont today at 4 p.m., and opposing team, giving our offense the that we can’t sit back and allow the and running in sophomore Brendan and that we still have to prepare for tomorrow and Sunday starting at 1 opportunity to pull away and take the game to get out of hand. Sometimes Dougherty in the eighth inning off each weekend at a time.” p.m. game over,” Andrew Ivelia said. Opinion

Baseball mega contracts need to go

BY RONAN KHALSA $200 million over 10 years begins they’ll simply become thorns in their Off-staff Reporter to age, and his production begins to owners’ sides. Skill and luck is often Major League Baseball is a great decrease? Big market teams, such as attributed to a higher power, but if the league and remains the backbone of the Yankees, need to be penalized MLB continues to let selfish, egotistic American sports to this day. Although for bullying smaller market teams. moguls get their way, the league will money at stake largely influences The league tries to penalize teams for rot alongside the stars of today and professional sports (and college sports spending a lot of money by charging musty ballplayers of the future. for, that matter), the joy inherent in a luxury tax instead of having a salary Money causes the love of the game baseball must not disappear. Mega cap. It’s clear that the luxury tax does to diminish. The only way baseball contracts jeopardize the ideals of the not inhibit teams from doing so. will succeed in the future is the ability game, the integrity of players and the The “win now” mindset is for change towards a level playing joy for fans. appropriate, but the best teams in field for all teams. Many leagues such as the NBA and the MLB should continually change. the NFL impose rules to limit lengthy Mega contracts lock players in a rich contracts. The MLB does not, winning environment until long after yet it should. The 162-game season their winning ways end, and the grind requires essentially the same players basically serve as negative- commitment from each player on the minded benchwarmers. MLB roster Ronan Khalsa is a junior sports roster. A rookie contract is roughly spots are meant for the best in the communication and marketing $500,000—plenty to live happily—but world, not millionaires that are a pain double major from West many players make millions via long to share a field with, let alone watch. Dummerston, Vermont. Questions contractual agreements. If the MLB could limit the and comments can be directed to I agree that baseball highlights one- contract length and yearly payout, [email protected]. on-one competition most of the time fans and players alike would be and that individual performances can happier. Players like Alex Rodriguez, bring more paying fans to ballparks Giancarlo Stanton, Bryce Harper and countrywide. But what happens Manny Machado play because they’re after a player signed for upwards of currently great in their prime, but A12 THE SCOUT March 2, 2018

INSIDE: Ward completes double Women’s basketball A9 Senior Michael Ward claimed two Baseball A11 MVC titles in the 3000-meter run @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS and 5000-meter run. Page A10 www.bradleyscout.com Michael Ward Men’s basketball falls in final game Thomas shines despite loss on Senior Day

BY COLE BREDAHL Sports Editor The Bradley men’s basketball team dropped their final regular season game against Indiana State last Saturday, ending this season with a 13-2 home record, their most home wins since the 2012-2013 season. The Sycamores came out strong and led 15-8 with 13:42 left in the first half, but the Braves were able to close the gap and even take the lead in the first half. Still, Bradley trailed 34-31 at the half. Bradley struggled with foul trouble in the first half, but head coach Brian Wardle said his team handled it well. “I was proud of our resilience in the first half to keep it within three for the foul trouble we were in,” Wardle said. The second half remained close, as neither team led by more than six points. With only six and a half minutes remaining, Bradley was in a tough place as the Sycamores were on top 57-51. Senior forward Donte Thomas scored a three-pointer, and junior guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye followed with two free throws. The Braves tied the game at 60, but Indiana State came back every time with a response to take back the lead. Senior Donte Thomas scored a career-high 24 points on Senior Day against Indiana State. photo by Kayla Johnson “Every time we were going on a run, they’d attack us,” Wardle said. Indiana State dominated Bradley out of the gate. “He has a lateral ankle sprain,” player in his four years on the Hilltop. “We just didn’t ever get on a big run.” in their rebounding as the Sycamores “We couldn’t find any rhythm Wardle said on a MVC teleconference “He has grown so much, and the Down 66-64 with five seconds pulled down 17 offensive rebounds to offensively,” Wardle said. “We could Monday. “We’re not planning on man and player he has become is just remaining in the game, the Braves Bradley’s seven. never get going and get the gym him playing [for today]. We are just lightyears ahead,” Lautier-Ogunleye had an inbound play from midcourt. “I think we didn’t finish,” Lautier- rocking.” taking it day by day.” said. “He is one of the best players in The Braves threw a lob to freshman Ogunleye said. “We would play With four players finishing with The Braves relied on their lone the Valley.” forward Elijah Childs, who then great defense for a whole possession three or more fouls, Wardle said fouls senior, Thomas, to keep them in the The Braves will now face Drake passed the ball to sophomore guard but wouldn’t come down with the affected the team’s ability to get runs game, who scored a career-high 24 in the MVC Tournament. Drake is Nate Kennell for a three-point shot. rebound.” going. points and eight rebounds. Lautier- the only team in the Valley to have Unfortunately for the Braves, Despite the loss, Wardle said he “Anytime someone got hot, they Ogunleye said the team wanted to beaten Bradley in both of their games Kennell slipped, fell and lost the ball. was happy with the way his team had to come to the bench for foul win for Thomas. this season, but Lautier-Ogunleye Childs came up with the ball but did battled throughout the game. trouble,” Wardle said. “Donte’s our guy and our brother,” said that won’t matter tonight. not have time to get a quality shot, “The effort was there,” Wardle Adding to that foul trouble, the Lautier-Ogunleye said. “He is our “Yeah, they have beaten us twice, and the Braves lost 66-64. Wardle said said. “We scratched, we clawed. We Braves lost freshman guard Darrell heart and soul. It sucks we were not but they aren’t going to do it again,” the play was executed how he drew it kept it close, but Indiana State made Brown to an ankle injury with just able to do it for him today, but I know Lautier-Ogunleye said. despite Kennell falling. the big plays.” over nine minutes remaining. Brown everyone in [the locker room] wanted Bradley and Drake will go head- “He was wide open, [but] he just Wardle also said his team was remained on the bench the rest of the it for him.” to-head today at 2:30 p.m. in St. Louis. slipped,” Wardle said. “We were going unable to get comfortable in the game, though X-rays have come back Lautier-Ogunleye said he is proud for the win at home.” game, which caused problems coming negative, according to Wardle. of the way Thomas has grown as a

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