Culture on the Quad Greek Social News A3 Fosters Campus Diversity Event Policies

26 September 2014 Vol. 119 | No. 4

www.bradleyscout.com [email protected] THETHE SCOUTSCOUTEstablished 1898 Culture on the Quad Greek social News A3 fosters campus diversity event policies

BY TESSA ARMICH revamped of the Scout BY KRISTIN KREHER Students took part in of the Scout a culturally diverse experience at Culture on the This year brings new leadership Quad this Thursday. and with it new policies to greek Student Senate hosted chapters across campus. Under the event in combination the direction of student affairs, with the Association of Bradley University Fraternity and Latin American Students Sorority Life has proposed updates (A.L.A.S.), the Asian to its social event registration and American Association, housing release policies. Black Student Alliance, Assistant Director of Fraternity Haute, Students United and Sorority Life Nancy Schwartz for change and Men of said the social event registration Color. This was the first revisions began over the summer Rock on of what is hoped to be an and are meant to ensure the safe- Hilltop Studios annual event. ty of all students by providing Running from 11 a.m. to the administration with important provide recording 4 p.m., the event featured information about social events. space for artists varying types of cultural “Our job is to keep you safe,” food and demonstrations. Schwartz, who joined campus in Voice B1 There were four food sta- early June, said. “The more we tions with special menus know, the more we can keep you from different cultures. photo by Dan Smith safe.” Students were given Culture on the Quad brought food from around the world to campus on Thurs- There are three main proposed colorful paper tokens to day, Sept. 25. Students were treated to Latin American, Asian, Moroccan changes to the social event regis- get stamped at each of the and Indian cuisine while other cultural events provided entertainment. tration process. stations to enter a raffle at The first update will require all the end. Many said they demonstrations wrapped up the Corona. greek chapters to register social showed up for the free food and event. “[I think it is] a good way for events with the office of Fraternity to experience different cultures in “I think it gets people more all students to be aware how much and Sorority Life. Current poli- the process. aware of different cultural activ- diversity is actually on campus,” cies require only fraternities that “I had no idea what the Asian ities like A.L.A.S. and the Asian Corona said. are part of Interfraternity Council or Indian food was like, so it was American Association,” sopho- Mehta said he wanted students (IFC) to register such events, so a cool experience,” sophomore more Alyssah Sison said. to experience new things and for these changes will expand to English major Marcus Dyson said. Student Senate’s Vice President everyone to feel included on cam- include Panhellenic Council and The event started out with salsa of Diversity Affairs Jay Mehta pus. National Panhellenic Council lessons and a steel drum band said the idea for Culture on the “[Culture on the Quad] is a chapters as well. called Pots and Pans. Students Quad originated at the end of last nice way to bring out what the The second update introduces could also get henna tattoos and school year. He worked on mak- school really embodies and what listen to spoken word poet Kyla ing the event a reality alongside we want to show as our culture,” Lacey and African storytelling May graduate and former Vice Mehta said. Spice up your life author Gary Moore. Kung Fu President of Campus Affairs Emily see POLICIES Page A7 The Voice reviews local coffee shops’ seasonal drinks ACBU books Wiz Khalifa for fall concert BY KRISTIN KREHER be confirmed, Cason said concert of the Scout attendees can expect to see an Do you plan to attend the concert? Sports A10 opening act. Students will be “stayin’ out all SERF coordinators said they night” when rapper Wiz Khalifa have lowered student ticket prices comes to campus this fall. in order to increase student atten- Unsure 22.00% On Monday night, ACBU social dance at this year’s concert. media outlets announced Khalifa “Fifteen hundred students is will perform in Renaissance our goal,” Cason said. “Anything 26.00% Coliseum Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. over that is an added bonus.” No Khalifa is famous for his 2011 Student tickets go on sale debut single, “Black and Yellow,” for $10 starting Sept. 29 at which peaked at number one on Renaissance Coliseum’s Ticket Yes 52.00% “Billboard’s Hot 100.” In August, Office. Beginning Oct. 20, student the rapper released his latest tickets will be $15. Only one ticket 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% album, “Blaac Hollywood.” per student ID will be sold. The Special Events Reserve The first 100 students to pur- Fund (SERF) of Activities Council chase tickets for the concert will graph by Sierra Buechler Bradley University (ACBU) began be entered in a drawing to win Results are based on The Scout’s online survey, “Wiz Khalifa Con- planning for the concert at the end front row seats for ACBU’s come- cert.” More than 190 members of the campus community participat- of last semester. SERF coordinators dy night with Bo Burnham Nov. 2 ed in the poll. Dashawn Cason and Chardeney in Renaissance Coliseum. Mason said they are excited to Faculty and staff tickets will be On the day of the concert, stu- both fall and spring concerts this Freshmen have booked Khalifa for the first $20 starting Oct. 2, with four tick- dent ticket holders must show a year. hit Hilltop fall concert in four years. ets available per ID. valid student ID to enter. Only “It all depends on artist avail- “It’s the first time in a while Ticket sales will open to the current Bradley students will be ability,” Cason said. “If the spring Newcomers that we’ve had a hip-hop rap art- public for $30 beginning Oct. 6. permitted in the general admis- availability looks great and the forced into action ist here, and I’m just pumped,” and will be available for purchase sion pit in front of the stage. budget is there, it is absolutely Cason said. online and at any Ticketmaster With this event, SERF coordina- something that can be expected.” show promise Although an artist has yet to location. tors said they hope to bring back A2 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 NEWS Sponsored by: BRIEFS Blood drive ‘I am Brave’ Peoria Charter comes with treat nominations open adds shuttles Nominations for the “I am Brave” award will be accept- Peoria Charter has introduced special weekend shuttles Delta Tau Delta and the Red Cross Club will partner ed from Oct. 7 to Dec. 10. To nominate a student, visit for Bradley students in addition to its daily buses. to sponsor their blood drive in Markin Center from 11 Bradley’s website. Weekend buses meet at the Student Center and have a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29. The “I am Brave” award is a recognition program for stops at Illinois State, University of Illinois, Oakbrook Mall, According to the Red Cross website, students should Bradley student leaders who excel in their fields. Students Woodfield Mall and Woodridge Jewel. They leave campus keep a healthy iron level, eat a healthy meal prior to and faculty are asked to nominate students who contribute on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; Fridays at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and donating and drink 16 ounces before and after donating. to campus and display strong leadership qualities. 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Donors will recieve an email coupon for a free hair- Any enrolled students can nominate or be nominated, The weekday shuttles meet at the Student Center as cut at Sports Clips Haircuts. and there is no limit to how many students one person can well, and have stops in Normal, Pontiac, Joliet, O’Hare and To schedule a donation, students should email Ryan nominate. Midway Airport. Buses depart daily at 4:05 a.m., 6:20 a.m., Gutchewsky at [email protected] or visit Nominated students will receive a T-shirt and certif- 10:05 a.m. and 2:25 p.m. Redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. icate in the Student Center Ballroom at the I am Brave Students may book tickets up to ten minutes before the Leadership Reception. shuttles depart. For information about prices and to schedule trips, visit peoriacharter.com. POLICE REPORTS • A non-student male approached two student patrol He was unable to answer officers’ questions and there- out a clear plastic baggy with a leafy-green substance. After employees at 10:34 p.m. in the 1500 block of Bradley fore was not issued a breathalyzer test. Medics arrived and questioning, the male admitted it was his bag. Avenue Sept. 18. transported him to Methodist Hospital. When officers further searched the students, they dis- The male told the employees he was hallucinating, hear- • Officers were dispatched to the Student Apartment covered drug equipment. All paraphernalia was seized. ing voices and needed medical assistance. When officers Complex responding to a call about a possible domestic • A female student reported harassing phone calls at arrived, the male admitted to being in the hospital the day disturbance at 1:31 a.m. Sept. 20. Four students spoke to 6:58 p.m. Sept. 21. An unknown male left angry voicemails before after smoking “K2” synthetic marijuana, which he officers in the hallway about how two female students aimed at a man named Nick. When the student called smoked for a second time. and one male student were locked in a room, but were not back to say he had the wrong number, the male became The male was taken to Methodist Hospital by ambu- responding to their friends. aggressive. lance. When officers entered the residence, they found the Officers called the number and told him he had the • Officers witnessed a male non-student helping a vis- first female passed out on the couch, the second female in wrong number; the male apologized. ibly intoxicated female non-student off the ground on the her bed with vomit on herself and her pillow and the male • A student woke up after hearing someone walking south sidewalk of the 1400 block of Main Street at 2:03 a.m. unconscious in the shower. through his home at 7:47 p.m. Sept. 21. He reported seeing Sept. 19. It was difficult to wake up the students and they a 6 foot tall male with black curly hair in saggy black cloth- When questioned, the two admitted to drinking under- couldn’t answer officers’ questions. Paramedics were called ing standing in the second floor hallway. The male said age at the 800 block of Cooper Street. The female had a BAC and determined the students were OK. They were released “What’s up” as he headed for the back door. level of .181 and said she drank two cups of vodka. to a female student. The student said he was hungover and therefore thought Paramedics were called and she was transported to • Officers witnessed two students displaying suspicious nothing of it. When his roommate returned later that night, Methodist Hospital. The male accompanied her. behavior on the 1300 block of Fredonia at 1:57 a.m. Sept. 21. he said his room looked rummaged through and he was • A male Bradley administrator reported a male non-stu- When questioned, the male said he was just hanging missing $240 from a shoebox. dent lying on the street in the 1000 block of Maplewood at out with friends, while the female admitted to underage Officers discovered a small hole cut in the screen door, 2:57 a.m. Sept. 20. Officers had to wake up the male, who drinking and hiding a Keystone beer in her backpack. The which the burglar used. repeatedly said “Robert Morris” and “RMU.” beer was poured out, but officers noticed the male throw

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Warhol pieces New studio offers recording options pop in Heuser BY LISA STEMMONS AND ers. The promotional team will ists and managing studio time a SCOUT STAFF also be in charge of fundraising month in advance. Eventually, for the Scout events such as bake sales or bene- they will be taught how to mix fit concerts. recordings by using programs A new recording studio will Next is the developmental such as Pro Tools. BY TESSA ARMICH grants and art donations. soon bring music to our ears, as team. Once the organization has When the studio is established, of the Scout All the screenprints are orig- Hilltop Studios officially takes the funds to purchase items, it it will be open to everyone on Colors popped as the Andy inal “out of edition” pieces that up residence in the basement of is going to add on to the studio, campus. It is a work for hire orga- Warhol: Prints and Polaroids are stamped for educational pur- University Hall. exhibit wrapped up Thursday, poses only to prevent them from The space down the hall from Sept. 25. being sold. the laundry room in University Heuser Art Gallery received six Director of university galler- Hall’s basement was nothing but new screen prints in the fall of ies, exhibitions and collections storage, and before that, it was a 2013, adding to its collection of Erin Buczynski said the prints are game room. Now, it is a recording 150 Polaroids and black and white important to student education. studio in the making. prints. “They are a vital part of our Renovations began last year The art gallery was original- teaching collection, providing with the additions of walls and ly contacted by the Andy Warhol current and future students, as an isolation booth. Everything Foundation of the Visual Arts in well as our campus and com- the studio has thus far is from 2008 to gift Bradley with the orig- munity, the opportunity to study donations primarily from the inal collection of 150 polaroids. At these works of art first hand,” Global Communications Center, that time, the foundation donated Buczynski said. Dingledine and Constance. more than 28,000 works to 183 Teachers brought their classes The music department has colleges and universities across the to the gallery space to discuss the also helped with this project, photo provided by Hilltop Studios U.S. techniques and view the pieces. donating computers and sound- The new recording studio in University Hall’s basement will be open to The American artist led the pop When not on display, the prints boards. stdents and faculty alike for all recording needs. art movement and was popular will be stored in the Cullom- Students majoring in music throughout the 50’s and 60’s. The Davis library archive. The six business are working toward get- foundation honoring the artist most recent prints will be moved ting the studio to a fully function- creating a more professional vibe. nization, which means they will was established in 1987 after his to the Heuser Art Center when al level by next fall. Co-presidents The teams brainstormed and col- charge $20 per hour for recording death, in accordance with his will. the collection is taken down. and juniors Scott Dean and laborated, and one of its ideas was time. Since his death, the foundation has Charlie Jacobs plan to achieve to decorate the studio with vinyl After the artists record music, given away millions of dollars in this goal by splitting participants records on the ceiling. they are able to keep it for person- into three teams. Club members said they hope al use, but Bradley can help dis- The first team will be in charge to replace the harsh lights and tribute it and even have it played of the social media accounts, soundproof the walls. They are on The Edge. mass-producing flyers, posters working to raise $1,100 to get the “The studio is not only an Singer takes audience and all promotional materials. studio to a presentable level and investment in the students in the The team plans on putting start test trials next semester. recording arts, but also to the uni- ‘Back to Neverland’ information about the studio on The last team is artist relations, versity itself,” Dean said. posters with famous album cov- which is in charge of booking art-

Homecoming features old and new favorites

BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY that are tagged by a Kaboom! must pair of shorts or any other cloth- of the Scout flip over their wrist bands and ing item that has another school’s find the next victim. The last Lydia logo or name on it. ACBU will While the leaves turn colors standing wins. collect and trade the unwanted and the halls fill with Halloween “There are a few restrictions shirts for a Homecoming shirt. All decorations, Bradley will soon on where you can and can’t play,” the clothing will be donated to a kick off its annual Homecoming Assistant Director of Student charity organization. According festivities. Activities Lauren Smetana said. to Smetana, this is a “win-win” This year’s activities fea- “We don’t want students getting situation because it gets students ture a few changes in program- distracted in class or being wor- to donate clothes to a good cause ming, which will include several ried about going to the bathroom.” while receiving a free long-sleeved pre-events to hype students up This year’s Homecoming shirt for the upcoming winter. for Homecoming Week. schedule will no longer include a “You don’t go to U of I, you’re Staying with tradition, wood- bonfire, due to last year’s turnout not in high school anymore, so en cutouts of Lydia Moss Bradley of less than 50 people, according wear Bradley,” Smetana said. painted by student organizations to Smetana. Instead, the pep rally Friday’s Homecoming activi- will be on display throughout the will be combined with the lighting ties will include the Bradley Bowl week. This year, however, organi- of the “B” for an overall bigger and at 4:30 p.m. The second annual zations will paint the wood cut- better event to kick off the start of flag football tournament will fea- outs during a new event called Homecoming Week. ture student leaders squaring off Painting of the Lydias Oct. 4. The festivities will begin Oct. 15 against faculty and staff. Although Although Homecoming at 7:30 p.m. and will include free the roster is full, Smetana said attempts to bring the campus food, trivia and other small activ- students should still come out and together, this year’s festivities ities. When the clock strikes eight, cheer with Kaboom!. will include a new all-campus attendees can expect performances The Homecoming soccer competition called Lydias ver- from student dance troupe Vitality game against Central Arkansas sus Kabooms, which strikes and various athletes promoting will round off the week Oct. 18. great similarities to the game of their respective sports. The day Smetana said Bradley Athletics Humans versus Zombies. will end with the traditional fire- will hand out a limited number of Students may register for works show. scarves before the game. the Oct. 7 game on Activities This year, however, ACBU will With this year’s theme of “Roll photo by Maggie Cipriano Council Bradley University’s add a small twist to the end of out the red,” Homecoming Week As part of Family Weekend activities, Activities Council Brad- (ACBU) website. Upon register- day one. aims to welcome alumni while ley University brought singer-songwriter Austin Renfroe to the ing, participants will receive a “[ACBU] is doing a T-shirt uniting current students in a sea of Student Center Ballroom Sept. 20. Renfroe sang original and two-toned wristband. The white swap to help improve school spirit school spirit. popular tunes in his performance, “Back to Neverland.” side labels one as a Lydia, while on campus,” Smetana said. black means Kaboom!. Lydias Students may bring a T-shirt, a A4 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 NEWS

Bands jazz up the quad Artists highlight Geisert staircases

BY TWYLA TOWNS would be bold, simplistic and for the Scout stand out. They said they hope the graffiti-like mural would inspire Acrylic paint and a passion students on campus. for art is all it took to complete- “As we were working on paint- ly transform the gray stairwells ing the mural last year, many at Geisert’s dining hall entrances students would walk by and say into murals beckoning students things like ‘This makes me so toward the dining hall each day. happy’ or ‘I’m so glad I don’t have One mural shows a gargoyle to walk down the creepy dark wearing a red shirt with the staircase anymore,’’’ Ford said. “I Bradley shield. Both have the just hope that people will continue words “Geisert Dining Hall” in to think things like that and see bold lettering. The other mural that art can liven up any space.” features colorful cutlery, food and Walsh said she also hopes to patterns. inspire students and passersby on “I was approached to do this campus to recognize the value of mural by dining services early art after viewing the mural. last year,” junior graphic design “If our art can brighten some- major Jenny Ford said. “They wanted to create photo by Maggie Cipriano murals that Bradley’s bands filled the Alumni Quad with sweet sounds Sept. 19. The performance featured top would liven musicians from Bradley’s Music Department. and brighten up the entrances to BY MARKIST BOOKER group of performers from different Radiohead. the cafete- for the Scout colleges of the university. “I’m excited to show that ria, making This year, the band introduced this ensemble of powerful mem- them more This year’s band concert groove music to its performance, bers can play both soft and loud approachable brought a classical, yet modern which consists of a back and forth music, which is exciting to listen and welcom- sound to the Alumni Quad Friday, between fast and slow paced tem- to,” Kelly said. ing for both Sept. 19. pos during the set. The Jazz Ensemble featured employees Bradley’s Symphonic Band, “We have the opportunity to solo performEnces from Michael and stu- Wind and Jazz Ensemble’s per- get out of the box and do fun Tesiuke (alto saxophone), Brent dents.” formance presented a mixture of things,” Vroman said. Murphy (guitar) and Josh Rose Soon after traditional sophistication with an Director of Jazz Ensemble Todd (trumpet). Ford’s invi- edgy new style of music. Kelly said he is also looking for- “[It was] good music, [it had] photo by Kristin Kreher tation, the Chairperson for the Department ward to very exciting music this nice rhythm and [it] kept me The murals lining the staircases to Geisert Dining Hall solo project of Music and Band Director David year including the group’s jazz entertained” freshman Elijah were painted by artists Jenny Ford and Allison Walsh became a Vroman said he is excited to work rendition of “Body Snatchers,” Sowers said. this past spring. collabora- with the talented and diverse recorded by rock band group tive effort with friend and former classmate one’s morning, remind students of Allison Walsh. school spirit or just give students “Jenny and I met last year something to look at as they go because we sat next to each other through their day, that is satisfying in a painting class and quickly for me,” Walsh said. became friends,” Walsh, a junior The students plan to continue studio art-painting major, said. their art pursuits after graduation. “Jenny was the one who origi- Walsh said she hopes to become nally started talking about the an art professor, owing this to her mural with dining services, and I art professors who changed her jumped in and joined the project perspective on art. Ford said she when she mentioned it.” wants to take a slightly different Ford said she was grateful path working as a graphic design- for the collaboration with Walsh, er at a firm or agency. believing their chemistry as a As for whether more campus team made it easier to brainstorm murals are in the works, the two concepts. students are optimistic. “We have very different styles “This project was so much fun and strengths, which helped in to be a part of, especially working every stage of this project,” Ford with [Walsh], and I am excited to said. see what else is to come,” Ford As lovers of graffiti art, the said. duo aimed to create a mural that THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 A5 N Marijuana legalization Greeks raise substance prompts campus discussion abuse awareness

BY TORI MOSES will be awarded by the end of the tive messages about alcohol and of the Scout year, which will bring cannabis to substance use among students. the central Illinois region as well. “Social norms theory states The nation has seen a shift in With the introduction of legal- that whatever we perceive to be attitudes toward marijuana as the ized marijuana to the area, stu- the norm, we alter our behavior to legalization of the drug for medical dents cannot expect to avoid pun- fit in with that norm,” Hawkins, and recreational usage has taken ishments for usage on campus, as who serves as SONOR’s adviser, the stage in political debates and federal law specifically prohibits its said. “For those who don’t smoke, protests; however, the implications use, possession and cultivation at they will now hopefully feel less of this drug on Bradley’s campus any educational institutions. pressure to use. For those who still remain uncertain. Despite increased acceptance of only use occasionally or are regu- Although federal law prohibits the drug nationwide, usage among lar users, we hope they don’t feel all sale and possession of cannabis, Bradley students remains low the pressure to use as often.” enforcement at the state level varies. according to Interim Director of Junior and SONOR public rela- In 2012, Colorado and Washington Wellness Lyndsey Hawkins. tions chair Emily Barack said the became the first states to legalize “Only 12 percent of Bradley stu- organization hopes to inform stu- marijuana for recreational use, and dents have used marijuana in the dents and raise awareness about 21 states have approved sale of it past 30 days, which is significantly marijuana usage on campus. for medicinal purposes. under the national average of 19 “As with all of our other cam- Illinois is included in the list of percent,” Hawkins said. paigns, we won’t tell them what states that allow the possession, The statistic may seem surpris- choices to make, but we put out sale, transportation and cultivation ing to some, however. the facts to help students make of marijuana for medicinal purpos- “Right now, Bradley students smart, safe decisions,” Barack es only. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the are drastically overestimating the said. “Personally, I’m excited to bill to legalize medical marijuana amount of people who use marijua- be tackling this topic and to be Aug. 1, 2013. na,” Hawkins said. using a new approach with this Since the legislation took effect According to Hawkins, students campaign.” Jan. 1, the state has received more estimate more than 40 percent of SONOR’s campaign will than 350 applications for marijuana Bradley students use marijuana involve members passing out cultivation centers and dispensary compared to the actual rate of 12 promotional items such as snack licenses, raising $5 million in non- percent. foods with messages on them and refundable application fees that In order to correct the miscon- hanging posters with usage sta- will be used to implement, admin- ception, Bradley’s SOcial NORming tistics. It will continue until fall ister and enforce the program. (SONOR) group will begin a cam- break, but, according to Hawkins, photo by Maggie Cipriano Licenses for 22 cultivation cen- paign about the issue Sept. 29. SONOR hopes to hold other mar- Sigma Kappa and Delta Tau Delta partnered to host the Substance ters and 60 dispensaries distrib- The group uses statistical data ijuana campaigns throughout the Abuse Program in Renaissance Coliseum Sept. 24. uted equally throughout the state on social norms to promote posi- year. What’s next? A guide to post-grad

BY SAM PALLINI uploaded, I’ve been able to apply the most beneficial because it’s all national average. If a student’s Medical school is competitive of the Scout to a few jobs simply by clicking online and so are the tests, so the first score is not favorable, the as there are approximately 200 stu- ‘apply now,’ and it’s done.” feeling and format matched [the LSAT can be taken again; however, dents applying for every one spot Bradley students spend four Finally, students shouldn’t real thing] almost identically.” scores are averaged when the test available in medical school. High (or more) years working toward a be afraid to apply for positions Verbal and quantitative portions is taken more than once, meaning scores on the $275 test could land degree, but where will that diplo- that don’t list their major or don’t are scored 130-170 in one point a second test score could raise or students a hefty scholarship. ma take them? As students prepare appear to match their ideal job increments, while analytical writing drop the end result. applications, here are a few ways characteristics. Applying to more is scored 0-6 in half point incre- Pursuing peace to put that piece of paper to work. positions increases the chances of ments. The test is $160 and is admin- Moving onto medicine If students want more world getting a response. At the very istered by computer year-round. If jumping into deskwork, grad- experiences, the Peace Corps Entering the work force least, students will gain experience uate school or law school aren’t in offers a suitable option. An inter- Searching for a job can be a in interviewing and forming new Leading that lawyer life the plan, maybe it’s time to look national service organization daunting task, but the right relationships. At best, they’ll be in For those hoping to become law- into medical school. meant to address needs of those resources and preparation can a corner office by May. yers, the Law School Admission For entrance, students need in other countries, the Peace Corps help students land a job before Test (LSAT) is their ticket in. to take the Medical College fosters relationships and brings second semester hits. Going to grad school Offered four times per year, this Admission Test (MCAT). Unlike the knowledge gained from those The first step is to avoid lim- Those looking to further their test consists of three parts ranging GRE and LSAT approaches, the experiences back to the U.S. This iting options. Although many education may have graduate from reasoning to reading compre- MCAT tests students on sub- two-year service program is students have a dream job, it’s school in their futures. Programs hension. ject-specific knowledge through- offered in more than 60 countries. not fair to assume they will land ranging from subjects as specific as Unlike an average class test, out the exam. Sections cover Recent changes to the Peace it immediately after graduation. folklore or Scandinavian studies, the LSAT is based on the approach undergraduate coursework such Corps process allows students to Students should seek out jobs with to broader subjects like psychol- to the question, not necessarily as chemistry, physics and biology choose programs and countries solid professional development ogy and chemistry, are offered in whether the content is applicable in addition to cognitive and con- they want to apply to with set opportunities where they can form hundreds of grad schools across to the individual’s knowledge of tent skills. deadlines for applying and receiv- connections, learn about the pro- the nation. law or not. Section scores range from 1 to ing decisions as well as a shorter, fession and start paying off those The Graduate Record Exam The most important thing to 15 combining to form a raw score more user-friendly application. student loans. (GRE) is an aptitude-style test that remember is that the LSAT is a between 3 and 45. The national “With our new, shorter applica- Secondly, resources need to be is meant to assess skills from high marathon, not a sprint. Because average is 25.2. tion process, we’re seeing record utilized. Students should go to job school and college level course- students are not used to taking a “The MCAT is essentially all numbers of Americans apply for fairs, check out LinkedIn, meet work that indicates a student’s test of this style, it is important to your academic weaknesses man- Peace Corps service,” said Peace with their academic advisers, talk potential success in grad school. make a study schedule and begin ifested into one big detrimental Corps Director Carrie Hessler- with Smith Career Center advisers The three parts–verbal, analytical preparing months in advance. exam that the rest of your life Radelet in a statement Sept. 19. about résumés or interviewing tips writing and quantitative– measure Classes and formerly used LSATS seemingly relies on,” May gradu- “While the school year may have and attend networking events. students’ abilities to comprehend are available to students in books ate Allen Ghareeb, who is current- just begun, I want to make sure Bradley’s new career manage- written material, interpret data, and online. ly in Southern Illinois University’s college seniors considering the ment system Bradley netWORK solve problems and clearly articu- “I started by reading the medical school, said. “I was young Peace Corps apply as soon as is also a great resource, allow- late complex ideas. Powerscore ‘Bibles’ for each of the and ambitious, and I took it during possible so they can secure the ing students to create a profile “I studied for at least two LSAT sections,” senior and law my sophomore year against bet- volunteer position of their choice and upload résumés to apply for months in advance,” senior and school hopeful Russell Howland ter judgment. I have no shame in and leave for service shortly after numerous jobs nationwide. physical therapy school hopeful said. “Then [I] took previously admitting that I took it a second graduation.” “I’m mainly using Bradley net- Callie Myers said. “I got two books administered tests in the months time. Some of us aren’t great at For more information on how work,” senior and job search hope- to help study, [bought] notecards leading up to the exam.” standardized exams, so you just to start planning for after gradua- ful Vicki VonBergen said. “Since for the verbal part and took at least The test is $170, and scores have to find something else to tion, visit the Smith Career Center my résumé and profile are already three practice tests. The tests were range from 120 to 180 with a 150 make you sparkle on paper.” page on the Bradley website. A6 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 OPINION Editorial 2014 Staff The Scout

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We have to say, we’re impressed. beauties of what goes on beyond Germany. His legacy of numerous schol- Managing Editor: Kristin Kreher As a small, private university Bradley and how much more we We’re fortunate to have an arships, historical collections and [email protected] in the heart of Illinois, Bradley have to learn, showcasing African active and passionate student now a building filled with active, News Editor: Danealle Khaimskiy has broadened its horizons, bring- storytelling, polka music, salsa body willing to stand up for who involved students is a tribute to [email protected] ing increased cultural diversity to and kung fu. they are. the impact one person can have on campus. The Association of Latin It’s a breath of fresh air, quite a community. Copy Editor: Tessa Armich There are a lot of stories nation- American Students brought us frankly, to know that while we It didn’t take royalty, a huge [email protected] ally and worldwide that could Latin Heritage Week, introducing tend to remain inside our Bradley bank account or the key to the city bring down morale, but Bradley great food and an even greater bubble, we have remembered that – it just took a guy who wanted Copy Editor: Tori Moses has stepped up. Better – they have culture. we are a part of something bigger. people to take notice of a cause he [email protected] raised the bar. The Tunnel of Oppression is on The Garrett Cultural Center, loved because he thought it was In 2013, we welcomed the its way back, bringing attention to especially, has grown leaps and that important. Staff Reporter: Jaylyn Cook Tunnel of Oppression for the first topics like bullying, human traf- bounds in their programming So take a moment to go out and [email protected] time, acknowledging societal neg- ficking and extreme poverty, call- and campus outreach, and we support some of our culturally atives that, in turn, challenged us ing us to be more proactive. can’t help but think the man the diverse groups. Like Garrett, they Sports Editor: Aaron Freeman to take action. The Grad School quadrupled building is named after, Romeo are striving to leave their own leg- [email protected] For the 2013-2014 school year, its enrollment of international stu- B. Garrett, would be quite proud acy here on campus. we dedicated the year to “Civil dents since 2012, bringing greater of the progress the university has Just as they take pride in their Sports Editor: Garth Shanklin Rights— Past & Present,” remem- diversity to its academic programs. made. culture, our Bradley community [email protected] bering the past to empower the The International Programs Garrett was the university’s is a culture in its own. And we’d Asst. Sports Editor: future. Office has brought us a wide range first black professor and the first all be better for it to take note and Chris Kwiecinski Now it’s 2014, and we’re at it of study abroad programs, offering of three people to receive a mas- celebrate Bradley pride together. [email protected] again, stronger than ever. everything from the Philosophy of ter’s degree from Bradley’s newly Sports Reporter: Aaron Ferguson Thursday’s Culture on the Art in the Human Experience in established master’s degree pro- [email protected] Quad opened our eyes to the Spain to Thermodynamics 2 in gram. Voice Editor: Kristin DiMaggio [email protected]

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When the sun set on and will begin 10 days before the Each year, 25 of my family Asst. Photo Editor: Daniel Smith Wednesday, the Jewish holiday of holiest day on the Jewish calendar, members make the trip to this [email protected] Rosh Hashanah began a new year Yom Kippur, or “the day of atone- small town to bring Jewish life to on the Jewish calendar. ment.” Jews all over the world Central Illinois. A small synagogue Design Editor: Sierra Buechler Many of you may not have will go to synagogue for two days, that has been standing for over 100 [email protected] the slightest idea of what Rosh Thursday and Friday, to pray and years opens its doors once a year Graphics Editor: Hashanah is and why someone in wait until the end of the service for Rosh Hashanah. Chris Walls The Scout would be writing about and the commandment of hearing This family gathering is a time [email protected] it. But to me, this holiday means the shofar (ram’s horn) blown. to celebrate and reflect on the year Online Editor: Calvin Walden a lot of things. Most importantly, As mentioned above, there is a we just completed and look for- [email protected] it means family time together and lot more to Rosh Hashanah than ward to the year that is upon us. self-reflection on the past year. just the basic understanding of As I’ve grown older, the time Advertising Manager: Travis Kelso First, a little crash course on what the holiday means. Rosh spent with family seems more and [email protected] Rosh Hashanah. Hashanah is a time for families to more precious. So, when fall rolls The literal meaning of the gather together and share a festive around and this holiday comes in Advertising Representatives: Matt Iannacco Aaron Freeman words Rosh Hashanah in Hebrew meal to welcome the new year, with it, I can always count on hav- mean “head of the year.” This especially with apples and honey ing time with my family because [email protected] [email protected] Erik Munoz Sports Editor Rosh Hashanah signals the start of to signify a sweet new year. time with them is rare as a college calendar year 5775 for the Jewish For the past eight years, I have student. [email protected] people. been traveling to Spring Valley, Happy new year, everyone. Ellen Dwyer Rosh Hashanah is also the start Illinois, a small town about an [email protected] of the Jewish High Holy Days hour from Peoria. Hunter Klemme [email protected]

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THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 A7 N Greek house policies to POLICIES continued from page A1 encourage academics the idea of sponsorships at social will be limited to four social events BY KRISTIN KREHER for release, the chapter must have According to the policy, the events. According to the policies, for the remainder of the semester of the Scout earned an overall GPA of 2.75 the release option allows students to only Bradley students should be or for the next ten weeks while previous semester. According to be released from university hous- in attendance at mixers, exchang- school is in session, whichever is At Sunday’s Joint Council meet- Coy, every housed chapter met this ing at no cost to move into chap- es, date parties, formals and open longer. A second offense will limit ing, Director of Student Activities standard for the past two years. ters with members living in house parties. Nonstudents in atten- organizations to two events. Tom Coy presented greek chapter First year freshmen looking to that will not return because of dance will now require official Third offenses will cause the officers with a revised housing move into chapter houses after the co-ops, study abroad or gradu- sponsorship by a Bradley student organization to be considered “in release policy, which establishes fall semester must have earned a ation. The buyout option allows who will claim responsibility for poor standing” with the Office of GPA requirements for greek mem- 3.0 GPA, which will be verified chapters with spaces open in the any of the guest’s actions. Fraternity and Sorority Life, which bers looking to move into chapter mid-January. house to have members move in, The third and final update will will prohibit the organization from houses. but students will still be extend the registration period for hosting, sponsoring or co-spon- According to Coy, required to pay residence social events. With the revised pol- soring any social events for the the changes stem from hall fees and may not be icies, chapters will be required to aforementioned time period. an effort to hold greek “When the greek commu- charged chapter rent. register events at least four days Each strike will result in a members to a higher Coy shared a few in advance, which is different from meeting between the person(s) standard of academic nity puts their mind to some- reasons why students the former deadline of 5 p.m. on responsible and the greek adviser success while maximiz- may choose the buyout the day before a party. to discuss the offense and plans ing occupancy of chap- thing, it gets done. " option. Each update encompasses for moving forward. To avoid the ter houses. - Travis Cazel “One, it helps build additional minor changes that will next level of consequences, first “We hope this gives IFC President and Delta Upsilon Member a house for the chapter be finalized throughout the semes- offenders must have 12 months your academics chair and allows them to sign ter based on student input, accord- free of any violations. something to do with- a longer term lease with ing to Schwartz. At a Joint Council meeting Sept. in your chapter a lit- this member,” Coy said. “We decided to debut it so early 21, Schwartz presented chapter tle more aggressively “Also, it helps with food because we wanted that opportu- officers with a reminder of current so that there is a stronger focus The final update requires greek contracts and anything else.” nity for discussion and dialogue policies, the proposed changes and [throughout] the entire year on members looking to move into Overall, Cazel said all policy with our students,” Schwartz said. the reasoning behind the updates, academics,” Coy said. chapter houses at the end of their updates reflect the greek commu- She also encouraged students which she summarized in terms of Bradley requires all students first year to have a 2.5 cumulative nity’s efforts to make fraternity to set up meetings with her to dis- liability, safety and accountability. to live in campus housing for two GPA. and sorority life better. cuss the policies. “This social event registration years, but university policies make Interfraternity Council (IFC) “If you look at other campuses, “This is the best way we can process is here to protect you an exception for fraternity and President Travis Cazel said the our greek life is very developed see change in our community and and help you avoid that [liability sorority members looking to move GPA standards reflect the greek and very efficient,” Cazel said. make these changes go as smooth- issue],” Schwartz said. “We want into chapter houses after the first community’s efforts to support the “When the greek community puts ly as possible,” she said. to give you the tools to register semester of their freshman year. To academic endeavors of members. their mind to something, it gets IFC President and Delta and give us all the information be eligible, students must have one “We feel that we expect more done. [We are] finding little events Upsilon member Travis Cazel said you need so that if something does or less strikes with the university’s from the members in greek life as here and there that we can change, IFC will take the helm to start the go wrong, the right people will be judicial system. it is,” Cazel said. “If you can’t go mix up and make better.” student involvement. held accountable.” With the new policies, they active at your fraternity because of Any questions or comments “It’s going to be a process of Cazel said what the policy revi- must also meet the GPA require- your GPA, then you shouldn’t be about the proposed policy updates us sitting down as an [executive] sions mean for students is bet- ments to move and to be released able to move into that house.” may be directed toward the Office board and going through and ter communication about chapter from residence hall fees. The pro- Chapters looking to have mem- of Fraternity and Sorority Life in looking at what is in the best inter- responsibilities and clearer rules posed updates establish three GPA bers move in at the end of the first Harper Hall 21. est of our greek life,” Cazel said. for hosting events. requirements. semester have two options: release After this, a committee of vol- “It’s about closing loopholes, For anyone to be considered and buyout. unteer greek members will review getting rid of gray areas and mak- the proposed policies and offer ing sure that everyone knows suggestions. Cazel said the goal exactly what is expected of them,” is to have the committee be repre- Cazel said. sentative of the greek community Overall, Cazel said he has with one or two members from received positive reactions from each chapter. members of the greek community. Once finalized, the policy revi- “A lot of people want to know sions will take effect for the spring what to do and what’s expect- 2015 semester, and the Office of ed, and a lot of the issues we’ve Fraternity and Sorority Life will had have been because they don’t be responsible for enforcement of know,” Cazel said. “I think the fact the policies. we’re making these revisions will Consequences for policy viola- help make everything clearer and tions are based on a three-strike offer guidance in this area.” program. For a first strike, organizations

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Kristin: This drink is almost too sweet for Kristin: While I was somewhat surprised Kristin: Thirty-Thirty has solidified itself Kristin: For a pumpkin drink, this mixture my liking. The pumpkin flavor is strong, that Broken Tree didn’t have any pumpkin as a coffee force to be reckoned with, and is my ideal. While its pumpkin flavor is not and the frothy nature of this particular spice flavors when we conducted our taste this blend makes that perfectly clear. The overwhelming, it’s still a prominent flavor beverage leaves a lingering corporate test, I realized that the coffee shop didn’t stronger coffee flavor hits your taste buds above the marshmallow that makes up coffee taste. But if you like sweet, warm need it; they play by their own rules, and first, leaving behind an oh-so-pleasant the “fluff” half. One upside of this drink is drinks that leave little to no trace of any they set the bar high. This drink had a apple aftertaste. I’d like to advocate for that I got more bang for my buck, which is coffee flavor, this is your go-to. stronger coffee flavor (which is definitely this being the apple a day that keeps the always a plus. This is also just one of many my preference), but the mix of honey and doctor away. pumpkin flavored drinks that are sold Jacob: It’s sweet and fluffy. Too sweet and cinnamon flavors made for a drink that year round at LnB, so you have plenty of too fluffy. Way too sweet and way too was not too sweet and not too strong. If Jacob: Thirty-Thirty, you make some tasty options to explore. fluffy. I can’t say I like this very much. I you like stronger coffee, though, definitely coffee drinks. Any sweeter and I would can’t even say I like it at all. I can feel my try this. probably hate it, but boy-howdy does Jacob: This drink is one smooth mother. stomach lining sparkle. Really, its only this make my taste buds tingle. A slight The best way to describe it is what redeeming quality is its role in making Jacob: This one packs a real nice punch. It’s bitterness really ties this drink together. It’s Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte should this article exist. bitter, but not too bitter. The cinnamon and like biting into a sweet apple with a little have been. The Leaves ‘n Beans Pumpkin honey flavors dance together gracefully, coffee bean inside. Fluff is like Baby Bear’s porridge compared while the bitterness takes a wicked to Starbucks’ Papa Bear porridge: it’s just guitar solo in this magnificent mélange. I right. If a pumpkin coffee drink is what definitely recommend this one if you like a you’re looking for, this is the one to get. stronger brew. Final Thoughts

Kristin: This was definitely a hard choice seeing as I’m a huge proponent for caffeinated beverages. Although I was thoroughly surprised at how good each beverage was, I have to give it up to Leaves ‘n Beans for its Pumpkin Fluff. It’s experimental and festive, but not overbearing—something I can really appreciate. Though I will likely be going back to Thirty-Thirty and Broken Tree to satisfy my thirst for the stronger brews, let’s be real.

Jacob: Aside for Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, there wasn’t a drink of the bunch that I did not like. If I were to pick a favorite, it would have to be Broken Tree’s Cinnamon Honey Latté. The powerful taste really won me over; I’m a black coffee kind of guy, so I may be a bit biased towards a more bitter brew. Leaves ‘n Beans and Thirty-Thirty still made some fantastic seasonal drinks, and I can’t recommend enough to go out and try them all. B2 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 VOICE

Six life lessons we can learn from the movies by Jaylyn Cook Movies can be many things in our society, Work hard to fulfill your potential walked out of detention that day with a Obsessions can be unhealthy - including means of entertainment, - “Back to the Future” (1985) high amount of respect for each other and “The Prestige” (2006) topics for discussion, criticism and even for themselves. (Cue fist pump and typical gateways to places we have only dreamed My favorite movie taught me many ‘80s soundtrack). The plot of “The Prestige” has more to of visiting. However, many do not take valuable lessons over the years. Some do with the complicated relationship into account the wisdom that film can include: “The flux capacitor is what makes Always fight for what you believe between the two main characters, who are bestow upon audiences everywhere. That time travel possible” or “A bolt of lightning in – “X-Men” (2000) magicians, than magic itself. If you haven’t being said, here are a few examples from can produce 1.21 jigawatts of electricity” seen this movie (to which I say, “fix your some of the most popular movies: and “Don’t let your grandpa hit you Some don’t realize it, but when the first life and get on it”), I won’t dig too deep with his car or else your mom will fall in X-Men comic was released in the ‘60s, it into the story for your sake. All I’ll say is love with you in 1955.” But the most served as a unique commentary on the that the fixation the two protagonists share important lesson comes from civil rights movements that were in full for one another can be summed up by the Doc Brown himself, who said, swing during that time. With Professor forgotten genius Nikola Tesla, who pleads “If you put your mind to Xavier and Magneto viewed as allegories to his client Angier that no good will come it, you can accomplish for Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm from his obsessions, which proves true for anything.” Wise words X, the main conflict between the two both him and rival Borden. from a guy everyone powerful leaders has always been the testy thought was crazy. relationship with mutants and the human Enjoy life – “Ferris Bueller’s Day population. While they’ve come to blows Off” (1986) Don’t allow (literally) on how to handle the issue, both stereotypes to the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants We all know the quote: “Life moves pretty define who you will stop at nothing to fight for their fast. If you don’t stop and look around truly are – “The rights in a world that fears them, which is every once and a while, you could miss Breakfast Club” something that we, as non super-powered it.” Ferris says it throughout the movie and (1985) humans, should always be willing to do. proves the truth behind it as he teaches his bestie Cameron how to enjoy his existence. In what’s arguably No matter what happens, family The importance of this quote, however, considered to be the is forever – “Home Alone” (1990) didn’t hit me until I started going through greatest teen movie my “awkward teenager” phase in high of all time, five Let’s be honest: Kevin McAllister had school. Every day is a unique experience students in detention every reason to dislike his family. They despite the common routines that school, not only transformed spent the whole first half of the movie work and Netflix-binging tend to lock us how they saw each being unnecessarily cruel to him by calling into. Everything we see, say and do will other, but how everyone him names, eating his cheese pizza and be different each morning we step out of else saw them. They threatening to feed him to a tarantula. bed – so instead of just focusing on what realized that they were At one point, his uncle even called him a remains the same, we should celebrate the much more than “a brain, “jerk”— an act that no one, not even his differences, no matter how big or small an athlete, a basket case, parents, seemed to have a problem with. I they are. Just like the great lyricist Aubrey a princess and a criminal.” mean, Kevin’s not the most well-behaved Graham once said, “You only live once,” so They realized that no one kid in the world, but a grown man saying why wait any longer? should be allowed to dictate that to a child seems a bit excessive. Despite who they really are, all of that, Kevin realizes that even though and they they took off for France without him and left him behind to fight off dangerous thieves, he’ll always love his family and wouldn’t trade them for the world. Well, unless social services forced him to, that is. THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 B3 V

Spring Awakening: Get sprung by Kristin DiMaggio Bradley Theatre Department is starting the semester strong with its production of MUSICFOR “Spring Awakening.”

The musical adaptation is set in 19th century Germany and focuses on a plethora of hot button issues such as abortion, homosexuality, premarital sex and suicide, just to name a few.

The plot centers around protagonists DUMMIESOn the flip-side, though, we are an In France, music-made-easy has surpassed Melchior Gabor and Wendla Bergmann, BYKRISTINDIMAGGIO who have a sexual awakening that turns incredibly tech-savvy generation, so anything we could have ever imagined. their worlds upside down. It seems that It’s never been easier to be a musician than learning new programs is not difficult Why? Robots are doing it. each secondary character has an awakening it is right now. for us. Pair that with software that will of their own as well, leaving the audience literally synchronize anything you record Yes, you read that correctly. feeling as though they just listened to From Garageband to Ableton, there is to a specific tempo you can create, and the entire Nirvana discography: angsty. software out there that can help even the it’s a pretty easy fix for those of us lacking Scientists in France have created algorithms The children’s lack of sexual knowledge most rhythmically challenged person rhythm. for robots to compose music in the style seems to echo many of America’s sex-ed create profound, layered drum tracks. of artists like The Beatles, Bach and John programs, making this musical completely Just about anyone with a laptop and some This is not meant to discredit anyone who Coltrane, to name a few. We have gotten to relatable. money to spend on equipment can be creates music this way. Producing your the point that we don’t even need people considered a DJ. Is this readily available own beats on a drum machine and adding to create music. Thanks, technology! The cast does a phenomenal job showing technology making it too easy? different synths over it is a fun way to each character’s struggles throughout the spend any afternoon (or entire day). Does this mean we are losing our soul? musical. With such racy topics, I must This is definitely a two-sided issue. I’m not talking about the spiritual kind of commend the cast on a job well done Prior to this “made for radio” era we’ve soul, but that goosebump-inducing, lose- keeping composure and confidence during Obviously one needs some kind of entered, being a musician meant having yourself-in-your-instrument kind of soul. some of the more explicit scenes. skill to be able to navigate through the moderate instrumental ability. I can’t As a self-taught guitarist, I can tell you different music production software. In imagine The Beatles or The Rolling Stones firsthand there is no better feeling than Although some may claim that musicals most instances, one needs a general sense would have the diverse, awe-inspiring being lost in something you’re playing, are not their cup of tea, the cast’s singing of rhythm and some understanding of songs we know today if all their songs and whether you’ve written it yourself or not. abilities—along with the pit band—really music theory, whether that’s of chord instrumentation were created solely on a pull it all together to give the audience a progressions or scales. computer program. So to my fellow creators—create. But dynamic performance that will keep them remember that passion is better heard engaged throughout. when it is analog.

“Spring Awakening” will run Sept. 26- Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. as well as Oct. 2-Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. You can order tickets online or by calling the Hartmann Center at 309- 677-2650. Tickets for the show are $5 for freshmen, $9 for sophomores, juniors and seniors, $17 for senior citizens and $19 for general admission. F**Kpasses, IT, Alaskan residents 21 yearsI and QUIT BY JACOB WULF older will be able to legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana. Alaskan news reporter Charlene Ebge (also known as Charlo Greene) lit the Internet “I’m making it my life’s work to uphold ablaze Sept. 22 when she announced that what America stands for truly: life, liberty she was the CEO of the Alaskan Cannabis and the pursuit of happiness,” Ebge said Club and quit her job during a live news in her video. report. Along with the YouTube video, an She went out with a bang. Indiegogo campaign that began after her live resignation raised the goal of $5,000 Ebge’s final story for the Alaskan news within two days to help sell Alaskan voters station KTVA was about the Alaskan on legalization. The Alaskan Cannabis Cannabis Club. She ended her story by Club Facebook page took a political saying “Now everything you’ve heard turn, proudly stating “No marijuana, big is why I, the actual owner of the Alaska mistake #YesOn2.” Cannabis Club, will be dedicating all of my energy toward fighting for freedom Was this the right way of going about her and fairness, which begins with legalizing goal? marijuana here in Alaska.” Ebge definitely accomplished her goal of After that amazingly unexpected creating a conversation about the topic of declaration Ebge signed off (for good) with legalization, but the less than professional the line “and as for this job, well, not that I way she quit her job could certainly be have a choice but f**k it, I quit.” used as fodder for those who are against the legalization of marijuana. Overnight, Ebge’s public status went from everyday news reporter to crusader for the Perhaps it doesn’t matter how Ebge legalization of marijuana in Alaska. started the conversation, as long as she was able to do it. Now people all over the Ebge posted a YouTube video shortly internet are discussing the pros and cons of after the incident explaining why she quit legalization, and are beginning to question and how she believes it is imperative that the century long prohibition on cannabis. people protect their freedom by fighting for legalization. For now, there is only talk. We’ll have to wait until Nov. 4 to see how the people The video urges Alaskan citizens to vote of Alaska really feel about the issue of yes on Ballot Measure 2 on Nov. 4. If it marijuana legalization. B4 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 DISTRACTIONS CLASSIFIEDS DISTRACTIONS

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SOLUTIONS ONLINE bradleyscout.com THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 A9 S Uncharted Waters Basketball Briefs BY GARTH SHANKLIN Preseason events change after his court appearance on Sept. of the Scout 24, stemming from his arrest for To start the 2014-2015 men’s domestic battery in August. The saying “patience is a vir- and women’s basketball seasons, It was uncertain what the tue” can be applied to many sports, the Bradley athletic department outcome of the hearing was but none exemplifies it more than announced that it will be chang- on Wednesday, but Barnes was the sport of fishing. ing the pre-season events most expected to enter a not guilty plea Sitting, mostly motionless, in students are used to. in the case. one place for an extended period Men’s basketball coach Geno The Bradley athletic depart- of time can be a chore. However, Ford and women’s basketball ment had no comment on the the wait is worth it if you are able coach Michael Brooks will host developments. to catch that one perfect fish. the Bradley Basketball Red-White Barnes still remains with the The love of the chase and real- River Jam Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 9 team and continues to workout ization they could not continue it p.m., which will replace the Red- with the team as well. in college is what drove juniors White scrimmage that occurred in The Braves begin the season on Peter Schmeling and Ryne Krall past years. Nov. 14 versus Texas-Arlington. and sophomore Zach Cline to cre- submitted by Peter Schmelling The event will take place on the ate Bradley’s bass fishing club in historic Peoria Riverfront. Select start times announced February of last year. Bradley’s bass fishing team consists of Zach Cline (top left), Peter Neither team will play a game, “All of us fished in high school Schmelling (top right), Ryne Krall (bottom left) and Tyler Flynn (bot- however. The event will feature a Tip-off times have been competitively, and when we came tom right). 3-point contest, 2-ball and a dunk announced for nearly all of the to Bradley, we realized Bradley competition. men’s basketball home games this was one of the last schools in tournament. You fish seven, eight different so you just have to adapt Entertainment at the event season. the Midwest [to have a team],” hours, then everyone lines up and to it.” will include music by the band Among the highlights include Schmeling said. “It began as an you bring your fish in. They tally Almost as challenging as fish- 90’s Daughter, an appearance by a 7 p.m. start time against Central offshoot of the sportsman’s club them up and give you a ranking. ing itself is starting a club from Kaboom!, face painting, inflata- Michigan, the game that will be that was started by Mike Keup. So It’s the combined weight of the scratch. Since last February, the bles, autograph stations and food played at Renaissance Coliseum. once we started talking to him, it five fish from your boat per day.” club has secured sponsors, found served by local vendors. Bradley’s Missouri Valley all started to fall together.” Aside from having patience, an advisor, earned a third-place The final pre-season event will Conference opener against “Fall” together indeed. The Bradley’s bass fishers need to ranking in the state of Illinois and be hosted by Ford and the men’s Southern Illinois is scheduled to team’s first tournament of the be mentally sharp as well. There began participating in the FLW basketball team. It will be open to begin Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. school year, the Illinois State are numerous outside forces that college tour. season ticket holders and Marquee The Braves’ rivalry game Classic hosted by Western Illinois, could impact their day on the Despite all these accomplish- Three ticket package buyers. against the Redbirds Feb. 18 will comes just after autumn begins. water. ments, the club is still relatively Those who have bought individ- begin at 8 p.m. Bass fishing tournaments may “The hardest part is not even unknown on Bradley’s campus. ual ticket packages are welcome The women’s team also has had sound a bit strange to people who physical...the biggest thing is men- Flynn said he hopes to see inter- to attend a practice Oct. 29 from 6 times announced for their games. are not familiar with the sport, tal because if it’s cloudy, it’s a dif- ested students at the club’s next to 9 p.m. at Renaissance Coliseum. The Braves will start their home but the club’s vice president Tyler ferent situation than if it’s sunny meeting. slate Nov. 30 against Southeast Flynn said the scoring is pretty or raining,” Schmelling said. “It’s not formal at all,” Flynn Barnes status hearing set Missouri State at 2 p.m. straightforward. “You’ll be throwing different lures said. “Just show up and say ‘Hey, The Dec. 18 game against “We send down as many boats no matter what. The fish are biting I want to know a bit more about Lone Brave senior basketball Chicago State is the only game as we want, [with] two people per one day, but the next day they’re it’ and everyone will talk to you player Auston Barnes was given that does not yet have a start time. boat,” Flynn said. “It’s a two-day biting on something completely about it.” a status hearing date of Oct. 29

. A10 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 S Freshman trio set Braves up for future WVU transfer Toidze BY AARON FREEMAN of the Scout adjusting to Bradley life When the 2013 volleyball season ended last November, the Braves were faced with the fact that they were losing four seniors who led the team in most statistical categories. But sitting in the wing were three incoming freshmen. Each bring a long list of high school and AAU accomplishments to the Hilltop, who would also be able to learn and watch from a Braves team that would be coming off a Missouri Valley Conference tournament berth for the first time since 2005. photo via BradleyBraves.com Enter the freshmen class of 2014: Irinka Toidze during her days at West Virginia University. Jamie Livaudais, from Fenton, Missouri, Afton Sobasky from BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI price: one she couldn’t pay. Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota of the Scout “I couldn’t afford that much and Taylor Thiele from Aurora, traveling,” Toidze said. “From Nebraska. To say that junior women’s ten- Georgia you have to travel…and So far, this season is not exactly nis player Irinka Toidze has come airfare is really, really expensive. what everyone had in mind for the a long way from home would be So I basically had to stop playing Bradley volleyball team. an understatement. tournaments in Europe after that.” Entering this weekend, the team Toidze hails from Tbilisi, the Toidze was faced with a choice: is winless (0-12) so far. However, capital of the Republic of Georgia, give up the game she loves for with the injuries and other factors photo via BradleyBraves.com a country that borders Turkey in studies, or find a way to do both at that have occurred this season, Taylor Thiele returns a serve for the Braves against the Miami (Ohio) the southwest and Russia in the the same time. She chose the latter. this group of freshmen are getting Redhawks in the CEFCU Classic. northeast. “I want to play tennis and playing time and doing the most Peoria and Tbilisi are separated study,” Toidze said. “Here [in with it. sures of being a college athlete and right now.” by more than 6,000 miles. This America], you can get a scholar- “We definitely did not expect to filling in for injured teammates is Sobasky said she agrees with includes the entire Atlantic Ocean ship [to play] and study at the be playing as much as I am when not getting to them one bit. her teammate. and most of Western Europe. same time.” the season started,” Sobasky said. “It is sometimes intimidating “Right now our record is not The distance between these cit- From Tbilisi she went to “But no matter when we play or when you’re out there, especial- where we want it to be,” Sobasky ies is so large, it’s comparable to Morgantown, West Virginia, where how much we play, everyone tries ly with everything that we are said. “But, we are focusing on the a round-trip expidition across the she got a scholarship to play tennis to maintain focus and not think going through,” Livaudais said. process [rather] than the results, so United States for West Virginia University. that we’re just freshmen, so our “But, our team does a great job of I’d rather be playing tough teams However, even 6,000 miles However, after two years with confidence stays up no matter the helping us calm down and come and learning from that than los- apart, Toidze can find even the the Mountaineers, Toidze decid- situation.” together as a team and not worry ing.” slightest similarities between the ed it was time for a change, and The trio of freshmen are now the about what class anyone is in.” So yes, at the end of the day, two vastly different cities. began to search for a better fit. ones leading the team in most sta- As for that pesky first win a team is judged by their wins “[Tbilisi is] almost like the It was during an inquiry at tistical categories, including Thiele the team is looking for? Going and losses. But, one thing is clear: Bradley campus,” Toidze said of Rutgers University when Toidze and Livaudais in kills with 127 and through the process of getting bet- all three agree that during their Tbilisi. “Everyone knows every- found a connection to Bradley: 93 respectively, while Sobasky’s ter, as players and as a team, comes time on the Hilltop, they want the one. You’ll always find a mutual head coach Matt Tyler. 344 assists and now rank eighth in before winning in on the minds of volleyball program to continue to friend.” “I contacted [Rutgers’s] assis- the MVC. each of the three freshmen. improve and move up the MVC The journey that Toidze has tant, and actually their assistant As the group of freshmen con- “It would be nice to get that standings to one day win the con- taken to get to the Hilltop is an is Matt’s sister,” said Toidze. “I tinue to grow as players off the first win,” Thiele said. “But as long ference tournament title. unconventional and lengthy one, looked up Bradley and talked to court and leading the team with as we are making strides and get- and she said she still struggles to Matt when I visited, and I really their play on the court, the pres- ting better, that is all that matters find a median between the two liked it here.” countries she From her first day on campus, calls home. Toidze has impressed Tyler with “We have just how well she adapted to a our own lan- new scene. guage [and] our “She came in and it was like an own alphabet,” automatic fit,” Tyler said. “[She’s] Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Toidze said. good friends with the girls and September 26 September 27 September 28 September 29 September 30 “Every time I seems to really have a good rela- come back here tionship with everybody on the DePaul Kankakee/Lincolnland it’s like, what is team.” Evanston, Illinois Kankakee, Illinois Softball going on? I have Coming from West Virginia, 11 AM 10 AM/12:30 PM to get used to Toidze played in the Big 12 Loyola-Chicago both countries.” Conference, which Tyler says is Soccer Chicago, Illinois Toidze began one of the toughest conferences in 7 PM her tennis career the nation. in the Republic He believes the competition Men’s/Women’s Brissman-Lundeen of Georgia at she’s played and her skill will put Rock Island, Illinois the early age of her atop the MVC this year. Cross Country 5 PM seven. By age “One of her goals would be top 12, she became a Wichita State Missouri State of the conference,” Tyler said. “I sensation. Volleyball Renaissance Coliseum Renaissance Coliseum have complete faith in the fact that 7 PM 2 PM Toidze she will be.” ranked top five Toidze will have a shot to prove UNI Invitational UNI Invitational UNI Invitational in the age groups herself at the MVC Individual Tennis Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo, Iowa of U-12, U-14, Championships next weekend. 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM U-16 and U-18. This weekend, she and the team Badger Invitational (M) Johnie Imes Invitational(W)/Badger (M) Johnie Imes Invitational(W)/Badger (M) In Europe, she travel to Waterloo, Iowa for the Men’s/Women’s Madison, Wisconsin Columbia, MO/Madison, WI Columbia, MO/Madison, WI ranked in the top UNI Invitational. Golf 9 AM 8 AM/9 AM 8 AM/9:30 AM 75 in the U-14 group, and top Chris Kwiecinski is a junior sports For a complete schedule, including club sports, check out www.bradleyscout.com 150 in the U-16 communication major from Vernon group. Hills, Illinois. However, Direct questions, comments and playing at that concerns to [email protected] Road Home high of a level ley.edu. You can also follow him on came with a Twitter @OchoK41. THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 A 11 S Clayton Kershaw clearly the top pitcher in baseball

after several successful seasons and their careers begin to depreci- ate, but Kershaw has continued to get better every season in his photo by Chris Kwiecinski career. Kershaw’s .875 winning Bradley’s volleyball team huddles after a point in the CEFCU Classic. percentage this season is tied for The team dropped two MVC games to fall to 0-12 on the season. Aaron Ferguson the 14th best all-time for a season. Kershaw is the current live-ball Volleyball that we got, in my opinion, the big- Sports Reporter ERA leader with a 2.49 ERA. continued from page A12 gest compliment from the coach- Kershaw produces video game- ing staff at UNI when they told us esque numbers on the field, but ‘you guys frustrated us a lot’.” another tough four-set loss for his accolades for off-the-field The Braves return home for two the Braves (15-25, 25-27, 26-24, work is just as outstanding. In games starting Friday Sept. 26 to 13-25). 2012, Kershaw won the Roberto play preseason favorite Wichita Highlighting the stat chart for Clemente Award for his sports- State at 7 p.m., then come back the Braves were freshmen Taylor Living in the Midwest, I have ters. He is coming at hitters with manship and community involve- Sunday Sept. 28 to play Missouri Thiele, who had a team-high always seen a lot of coverage of a hard fastball, a curveball that ment. In 2013, he won the Branch State. 14 kills plus 16 digs, and Afton baseball teams east of the Rocky drops off the table and a devastat- Rickey Award for his exceptional When asked about Wichita State Sobasky, who had a season-high Mountains, which isn’t necessarily ing slider. If he can improve his community service. coming into Renaissance Coliseum 18 assists and added 13 digs. For fair to the elite players and teams changeup, he will become unhit- Kershaw and his wife, Ellen, for the team’s MVC home opener, both, it was their third consecutive on the west coast. table. built an orphanage in Zambia Maurer said that people shouldn’t double-double on the season. This summer I lived in Los Other top pitchers like after meeting an 11-year old girl put too much stock into preseason The loss was Bradley’s seventh Angeles and got to cover the Verlander and Price have two sea- who was HIV-positive. In order rankings. straight four-set loss. Maurer said Dodgers and the Angels, some of sons with a sub-three ERA while to build the orphanage, he began “We don’t give any special most matches going four or five the best talent in the league. Hernandez and Wainwright each donating money based on how attention to whoever was the sets are because of the fight in the I believe Clayton Kershaw is have four. Kershaw has six of his many strikeouts he had in 2011 preseason favorite,” Maurer said. team. the best pitcher in the game, hands seven seasons with an ERA below and 2012. “[Wichita State] was the number “Something that is in our down. Despite missing a month of three and two of those seasons, Kershaw has dominated oppos- one going into the season, but they mission this year is to be fight- the season with a back injury, the including this year, have been ing hitters en route to winning were swept by Illinois State, so I ers every single set and match,” 26-year-old currently leads Major below two. the NL ERA title for the fourth think there will be a lot of parity in Maurer said. “We want to wear League Baseball with 21 wins, a Kershaw is also the only pitcher consecutive season. He has been the MVC this season.” our opponent out and because of 1.77 ERA and six complete games. of the group to have two or more great in terms of giving back to the The lefty also leads the National seasons of 20 or more wins, and he community, and has won several League in strikeouts by four, but has been in the league at least two awards in the past two years. We the two players tied for second, years fewer than the others. need to sit back and enjoy watch- Softball Stephen Strasburg and Johnny One of the most impressive sta- ing the greatest pitcher of our time continued from page A12 Cueto, each have one start remain- tistics of the season for Kershaw instead of comparing him to others ing. Over his seven-year career, is his 7.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio. in the league. about having a balanced The MVC champions will be Kershaw has been a four-time All- Only Phil Hughes has a better team right now.” honored prior to the Oct. 6 soc- Star and has won two Cy Young ratio at 11.63. Kershaw has also Aaron Ferguson is a junior One of those freshmen tra- cer game against Denver, where Awards. improved at keeping hitters off sports communication major from versed three time zones to reach the team will receive its champi- Now Kershaw has the chance base. He leads the MLB in walks Strongsville, Ohio. Peoria. Outfielder Erika Hansen onship rings. to win the second pitching triple and hits per innings pitched with Direct questions, comments and came all the way from Fillmore, Before then, however, the crown of his career. The first came 0.86 runners reaching base per concerns to [email protected] California, a city roughly an team will be back in action this in 2011 when he went 21-5 with a inning, the best mark of his career. ley.edu. You can also follow him on hour away from Los Angeles. weekend against the DePaul 2.28 ERA and struck out 248 hit- Most pitchers are figured out Twitter @Sports_Aaron. Hansen made a mark in the Blue Demons and a pair of com- scorebook early in her Bradley munity colleges, Kankakee and career, launching a home run Lincolnland. The team was also against Illinois for her second originally scheduled to face home run this fall. Northwestern, but the Wildcats Hansen believes the fall do not have enough healthy games are especially helpful for pitchers. freshmen looking to get their college careers started. “We get to learn how every- Garth Shanklin is a senior thing works...get all the bugs sports communication major from and nerves out,” Hansen said. Williamsburg, Ohio. He is The “We get to figure out the field Scout’s sports editor. and learn how everyone plays Direct Questions, Comments, and operates in the field and up or concerns to gshanklin@mail. to bat.” bradley.edu. Follow him on twitter @GarthShanklin. A12 THE SCOUT 26 September 2014 SPORTS

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BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI “The nice thing about Logan of the Scout is that he’s coming with a nice confidence to him,” DeRose said. Following a 1-4 start to the sea- “He’s taken a lot of pressure off son and an early strategy change our backs, that’s a nice thing.” by coach Jim DeRose, the Braves Against Mercer, the Braves men’s soccer team is enjoying its found similar success like they did first winning streak of the year against Marshall. Although it took after sweeping the Evansville Aces a little longer for their offense to ProRehab Classic. start up, Okeke made sure that it The Braves won the tourna- got on the road with a goal 38 sec- ment by winning both games onds into the second half. played against Marshall and Logan Ketterer From there Bradley added Mercer, with scores of 4-0 and 2-1, nother, while Mercer tallied one respectively. Christian Okeke. late. But the Braves were able to Even though it was a smaller Goalie Logan Ketterer recorded hold on for a 2-1 victory behind tournament consisting of only four his first career shutout as Bradley a couple big penalty box saves by teams, Coach Jim DeRose says his stomped the Thundering Herd 4-0. Ketterer. teams needs to win, no matter the Starting his second and third “That was huge inside the pen- size of the game. games of the season, Ketterer alty box,” DeRose said. “It was a “I’m a pretty competitive only allowed one goal in two phenomenal save.” dude,” DeRose said. “I always tell games. He was named not only The next stop for DeRose and guys if you’re gonna keep scoring, tournament defensive most valu- the Braves is Loyola Soccer Park keep track, you might as well win able player, but also the Missouri in Chicago, Illinois, where they at it.” Valley Conference Men’s Soccer will travel to take on the Loyola In the midst of a six game road Defensive Player of the Week. Ramblers Sept. 27 in their first trip, Bradley took on both teams in Ketterer, who replaced Shay MVC conference game. Evansville, Indiana. Niemeyer in goal after the game These games, as DeRose puts it, Against Marshall the Braves against the University of San are always a free-for-all. scored a season high of four Diego, has only allowed two goals “It doesn’t matter what con- goals, which included a goal in in three games and has put himself ference you play in, conference photo by Dan Smith the seventh minute by tournament in prime position to start between game are difficult, “ DeRose said. Bradley forward Jason Lesch battles with UNLV midfielder Kevin MVP Jason Lesch, who later also the pipes for the majority of the “Everything is magnified in con- assisted on a goal by sophomore season. ference play.” Partida during last month’s Hotels at Grand Prarie Classic. Softball rakes in runs during two fall wins Volleyball starts 0-2 in MVC

BY GARTH SHANKLIN BY AARON FREEMAN moving forward.” of the Scout of the Scout The Braves opened their 2014 MVC campaign on the road at Ahh, fall. That time of year As the old adage goes: “When it Drake University. Although the where pumpkins matter again, rains, it pours.” Braves fell in four sets (20-25, 17-25, football kicks off and softball hits For the volleyball team, a 25-16, 22-25) to the Bulldogs, there the field for the first time in the downpour of injuries has resulted was a breakout performance from new school year. in a 0-12 overall record and an junior Cordelia Murphy. Murphy Wait, what? 0-2 record in the Missouri Valley had a career-high and team-high You read that correctly. The Conference. 14 kills on the match and added defending Missouri Valley The Braves were already three blocks. Conference (MVC) champions playing without juniors Kristi For the Braves’ second MVC returned to action earlier this Chynoweth, who was in a walk- match, they traveled north month for the first time since ing boot all summer, and Jessie to Cedar Falls, Iowa to face off last May, thumping Heartland Tulacka, who suffered a shoulder against the Northern Iowa Community College 19-5 at Laura photo via BradleyBraves.com injury. Tulacka’s injury was not as Panthers. Unfortunately, it was Bradley Park. serious as the team thought, and Junior Rachel Huggins stands at the plate in a game against Loyola see VOLLEYBALL Page A11 Already up eight runs in the last April. Huggins homered for the Braves against Heartland. she is trying to return as soon as eighth inning, the Braves used possible. the long ball to tack on six more. innings. think she’s going to be a big part Adding to that, coach Jenny Junior Rachel Huggins launched Head coach Amy Hayes said of our rotation this year.” Maurer revealed that sophomore a grand slam shortly after sopho- she was happy with how the Hayes also noted that this sea- Kelsey Cave is out indefinitely more Caitlin McCarron’s two-run team hit so far compared to years son’s freshman class has left an with a stress fracture in her back. home run earlier in the inning. past. She also singled-out pitcher impression in its brief time on the Maurer said that even with Bradley followed the solid Alyson Spinas-Valainis for her per- Hilltop. all the difficulties this season, the home showing with a pair of formance. “I’m really impressed with our team is growing together. games in Champaign last week- “I think you can see the devel- freshmen,” Hayes said. “I think “We are focusing on us and get- end. After beating the host Illini opment of our hitters over the they’ve come in with a really solid ting better,” Maurer said. “We’ve 6-5, the Braves rallied down from last couple years thanks to Coach work ethic and athletically are had to change the lineups con- a three-run deficit to force extra Malveaux, and Alyson [Spinas- very, very sound. We feel good stantly due to the adversity we innings against Wright State before Valainis] has done a good job in have been dealing with, so that’s see SOFTBALL Page A11 falling to the Raiders 9-8 in extra the circle for us,” Hayes said. “I all part of growing as a team and

“I will be fighting through the anesthesia in order to live-tweet during my surgery tomorrow. Always putting my followers first.” - @JT_Kotowski, Injured Bradley soccer defender ScoutSportsDesk