Mental Illness
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5 December 2014 M M Vol. 119 | No. 12 E [email protected] THE SCOUTE M www.bradleyscout.com THE SCOUT M Established 1898E News A3 Ferguson MENTAL ILLNESS forum inspires according to National Alliance on Mental Illness students Signs and Symptoms 1 in 4 of Depression young adults BY TORI MOSES between ages 18 Copy Editor and 24 have been -Sad Students shared their thoughts diagnosed with on the protests, grand jury deci- -Anxious mental illness. sion and other topics related to Ferguson, Missouri at a forum Dec. 1. -Empty Throughout the night, the dis- IFC, PHC divide Nearly seven percent of cussion transformed into how and conquer -Hopeless Bradley students can be posi- college students reported tively involved in the issue on Greeks welcome -Guilty seriously considering suicide campus. new exec boards % According to Multicultural 7 during the past year. Student Services Assistant -Worthless Director Norris Chase, more than Voice B4 40 students attended the event, including members of the Black -Helpless Student Alliance, the Association Did you know suicide is the of Latin American Students and -Irritable Delta Sigma Theta. st nd rd “Personally, I believe that this 1 2 3 dialogue was a great first step to -Restless students voicing their concerns leading cause of death for teens and young about this incident,” Chase said. adults ages 15 to 24? Much of the discussion focused on the media surround- ing Ferguson. According to soph- graphic created by Sierra Buechler omore St. Louis native Katelyn Schalk, while there is currently racial tension within the St. Louis community, the media makes the problem seem worse than it is. Procrasti-Nation Univ. addresses stress “I did see one article about people going out and painting Discover the best boarded up windows and pick- ways to waste time BY SAM PALLINI attempted suicide. undergo a lot of major life ing up trash,” Schalk said. “They during finals Editor-in-Chief As the third leading cause of changes, which can trigger need to show things like this death for people between 15 and mental health issues,” Hawkins because these are the things that Sports A12 College is already a high-stress 24, suicide accounts for 13 percent said. “Often students are not unify us.” environment, when trying to bal- of deaths each year. getting enough sleep, not eating The students at the forum ance academics, a social life and Bradley administration, faculty healthy, and some are abusing shared similar opinions. Chase work-related experiences all at and staff are encouraging students substances, all of which can asked for a show of hands from once. Adding semester finals and to utilize available resources and complicate their situation.” those surprised by the Grand the holiday season into the mix focus on personal well-being, not- The National Alliance on Jury decision to not indict police can irritate anxiety levels even ing that personal health is of the Mental Illness (NAMI) found officer Darren Wilson, and one more. greatest importance. college students, especially hand rose. He then asked who However, the weight of anxiety, “With the stress of projects, between the ages of 18 and 24, was frustrated with that decision stress and other personal issues papers and finals, it is important reported having higher than and nearly every hand rose. can exist outside of finals and the we take care of ourselves physi- average levels of stress, many One student in attendance holidays. cally, mentally and emotionally,” of which have the potential to mentioned the majority of the According to the most recent Vice President for Student Affairs lead to more serious mental ill- faces at the forum were familiar report published by the American Nathan Thomas said. “As you nesses. to her, and she would like new College Health Association, near- study, some of the best things you In the 2012 issue overview, people to come to events in order ly 30 percent of college students can do to take care of yourself NAMI also reported 75 per- to spark more conversation. reported levels of depression in involve getting proper sleep, eat- cent of lifetime cases of mental Alumnus Josiah Williams the last year that were so high it ing a balanced diet and getting health conditions beginning by (2014) said a big problem is the Homecoming made it difficult for them to func- physical exercise.” age 24. The stigma of having a tension between police officers tion. According to Interim Director mental illness was one of the and civilians, and he would like Men’s basketball In the same report, nearly of Wellness Lyndsey Hawkins, knocks off CMU at seven percent of college students there is a variety of stress con- Renaissance Coliseum reported seriously considering sui- tributors. see STRESS Page A7 see FERGUSON Page A7 cide, and one percent of students “During college, students A2 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 NEWS Sponsored by: BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS Graphic designer needed • The Peoria Police Athletic Department Department and Bradley The Wellness Program is looking for a graphic design intern for the Police were dispatched to the spring 2015 semester. 1100 block of W. Main St. at ‘Garage Sale’ The interns will work eight hours per week on poster and T-shirt 8:45 p.m. Dec. 2 for an armed designs, logos and other marketing materials. robbery. For more information or to apply, email [email protected]. All The male non-student applications are due Monday, Dec. 8. entered the McDonalds with completes transition a handgun and demanded money. No one was injured, BY AARON FREEMAN Dahlquist said. “The brand and it is unknown if the male Sports Editor and logo issue, along with [the Mugs for munchies had taken any money or prop- Athletic Department] having erty. The Athletic Department storage issues, we decided it’s Midnight Munchies, a program that provides free food and drinks The male has not been hosted its first “garage sale” in time to get rid of things.” to students in the Cullom-Davis Library during finals week, is asking caught, and there are no sus- Renaissance Coliseum Dec. 1 and Dahlquist said that the for new or used mug donations. The organization will no longer be pects. 2. The sale featured discounted Athletic Department made close using Styrofoam cups. athletic clothing and equipment. to $15,000 throughout the two- Students and staff can bring them to the library in room 144, located • Officers observed an When Athletic Director Michael day event that occurred Monday next to the elevator, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. intoxicated male student stum- Cross announced the apparel sign- and Tuesday. The first day was Mugs may also be dropped off at the information desk after hours. bling into traffic at the 1600 ing of Adidas in February of 2013, open strictly to faculty and staff, Mugs will be collected until the beginning of finals. block of Main St. at 1:36 a.m. Bradley student athletes came and the second day was open to Nov. 27. under one brand for the first time students and the general public. When officers tried to ques- in school history. Junior finance major Adam tion the student, he was unable According to Senior Associate Miller said he was thrilled with to stand still. Paramedics were Athletic Director for Finance & the selection of Bradley apparel called, and he was escorted to Administration Craig Dahlquist, available for such low costs. Intern position open OSF Hospital. there was an overflow of old “The garage sale seemed to The Body Project, which aims to increase acceptance of the human equipment when the Braves offi- be a huge success,” Miller said. body in all its shapes and sizes, has several openings for their spring • Officers were dispatched cially switched over to Adidas, “There were some very cool 2015 internship. to the 800 block of N. Cooper and the perfect solution was to Bradley soccer shirts from a The position is unpaid but provides experience in marketing, event St. at 1:27 a.m. Nov. 23 because give Bradley fans a shopping few years ago that I picked up, planning and educational programming. of a loud party complaint. spree. including an elite 8 one. I know a For more information on the Body Project, visit www.bradley.edu/ Officers shut down the “Between changing our new few of my friends bought some- thebodyproject. party but noticed a male stu- logo and switching to Adidas, one awesome Bradley basketball Anyone interested in applying should email his or her résumé to dent walking to the residence we’ve now rotated out our apparel gear.” [email protected]. Applications are due Dec. 9 by midnight. with a beer in his hand. with the wrong brand and logo,” When questioned, the male admitted to drinking at anoth- er party on Cooper Street. He registered a .054 BAC and was given a citation for underage drinking. Author discusses The residents, two male stu- dents, were also issued cita- tions for drinking with minors historical personalties consuming alcohol. • Officers were dispatched MARKIST BOOKER to the 1500 block of Fredonia Off-Staff Reporter Ave. at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 after a female non-student resident Author Ken Zurski brought a reported broken flowerpots. storyteller’s angle to local history The large flowerpots in in his latest book, “Peoria Stories: front of the residence were Tales from the Illinois Heartland,” turned over and smashed. which he discussed at the Cullom- Police have no suspects. Davis Library Dec. 2. After the release of his • Officers were dispatched 2012 book, “The Wreck of the to Harper Hall at 10:39 p.m.