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

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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. Columbia,” Zurski said he was Nov. 25 to pick up an airsoft initially hesitant to write about gun and two knives found in a Peoria’s historical events given his dorm room. limited ties to the community. When residential hall staff However, Zurski said his 11 members were walking room years at Peoria’s 100.3 WMBD to room turning off lights, he radio station and his passion for discovered the items lying on history inspired him to take on the the floor. project. The items were confiscat- “I thought I could take influ- ed, and the student was told ential figures and put them in he could pick them up from the context of Peoria,” he said. the Bradley police station and “For instance, Abraham Lincoln photo by Dan Smith remove them from campus. often visited Peoria when passing Peoria’s rich history was highlighted Tuesday night as author Ken through on his inaugural train, Zurski divulged stories from his latest book, “Peoria Stories: Tales • Officers were dispatched which took him from Springfield from the Illinois Heartland.” to Campustown at 7:53 p.m. to Washington D.C.” Nov. 30 after a male non-stu- The book features nine stories of context to give readers a different early days, Zurski provided a dent on the Campustown ban famous figures such as Theodore outlook on the community. wide perspective on the past. list was seen. Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, “William Hamilton’s story hap- “Most people aren’t aware The Peoria Police Charles Lindbergh and others that pens to be one of my favorite in the Lincoln had a sense of humor Department took the male to were part of the rich history of book because it talks about his life when he visited Peoria, but he was Peoria County Jail. Peoria and central Illinois. beyond Peoria,” Leyland said. definitely a cut-up,” Zurski said. Friends of the Cullom-Davis By intertwining popular per- The book can be found at Library President Marilyn Leyland sonalities with historical mile- Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. said Zurski tied various historical stones, such as the rise of the auto- events in Peoria into a broader mobile, first flights and radio’s THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 A3 N PHC, IFC restructure exec boards

BY TESSA ARMICH Copy Editor Panhellenic Executive Board The recent executive board elec- tions for Bradley’s Panhellenic and President- Marian Kavanaugh Interfraternity Councils brought a Vice President- Jennifer Wolf few changes to the greek commu- Director of Correspondence and PR- Hayley Feichter nity. Director of Finance- Jessica Lowe The PHC executive board, Director of New Member Education- Kaylee Karumanchi which oversees seven social soror- Director of Programming- Marisa Goldstein ities on campus, moved from 13 Director of Risk and Judicial Affairs- Hannah Argadine to nine members. It consolidated Director of Recruitment- Sara Buchanan some roles and combined others to Assistant Director of Recruitment- Marissa Burns create more robust positions. The IFC executive board also switched from 13 to 12 positions. “I think it is a very positive Interfraternity Executive Board change that they did condens- President- Ryan Gutchewsky ing the positions,” Bradley PHC Vice President- Evan Powell President Marian Kavanaugh said. Director of Athletics- Steve Schoenbeck “We had so many girls on the exec- Director of Finances- Hunter Vaughn utive board, and when you have Director of Judicial Affairs- Kody Krupps 14 girls, it is kind of hard to accom- Director of Public Relations- Zach Evans modate everyone’s schedule.” Director of Risk Management- Jake Lawniczak Roles were shifted and com- bined to create better experiences Director of Recruitment- Thomas Cane for student leadership, accord- Director of Membership Development- Dan Larson ing to Director of Sorority and Director of Philanthropy and Service- Justin Reisman Fraternity Life Nancy Schwartz. Secretary- Chance Dowds “I think the other thing, too, Director of Special Events- Brent Leinonen is that the larger your executive board is, no matter whether it’s photo via Bradley Interfraternity Council IFC or [PHC], the less we’re able Juniors Ryan Gutchewsky (Delta Tau Delta) and Evan Powell (Sigma to give leadership opportunities Nu) were elected as president and vice president of IFC Oct. 27. cils are very representative of the something that I do want to at least to more people in terms of confer- various fraternities and sororities strive to do is create events where ences and workshops and clinics image, becoming more involved it’s time to play up our exter- on campus. They aren’t necessar- it’s more so geared just towards and things like that,” Schwartz on campus and unifying the dif- nal image and really make some ily comprised of every fraternity Bradley students and just making said. “Condensing that a little bit ferent chapters, according to strong friendships on campus.” or sorority, but they try their best everyone a better Bradley student gives us an opportunity to give Kavanaugh. In the PHC executive board, to have a diverse representative instead of just a better greek mem- more of our exec board a similar “We’ve done a lot of work in the positions of public relations board. ber or a better non-greek mem- experience, which is really power- the past years with greek unity and corresponding secretary were “I think both IFC and ber; just focusing that end goal of ful when trying to cultivate leader- and helping our internal struc- combined, as well as risk and judi- Panhellenic are really trying to engaging the whole community ship within women or men.” ture, and it’s never perfect, but it’s cial, and the creation of a program- make positive moves toward as one.” This upcoming year, greek life definitely grown a lot in the last ming chair. changes,” Kavanaugh said. “That’s intends to work on its external two years,” Schwartz said. “Now Schwartz said that both coun- SABRC funds campus projects Univ. offers BY TESSA ARMICH groups think we say no simply “This year was quite different Copy Editor because we don’t like them. That is than in past years, in so many After a marathon weekend not the case.” great ways,” SABRC chairperson new law minor of deliberation, student orga- According to Assistant Director Kendra Warren said. “Nick Clark nization funding for the spring of Student Activities Lauren was the vice-chairperson this year BY TESSA ARMICH the line when they can show that semester has been reached. The Smetana, bigger student organi- and is a computer genius. He Copy Editor they do understand the legal Student Activities Budget Review zations sometime have a natural redid the entire funding appli- ramifications, ethical implications Committee allocated $120,000 of advantage because of their larger cation process. Everything was Bradley has announced of their job and their major.” the $177,972 available for student workforces. through Google [Forms]. It the addition of a business law According to Marcum, the organizations during its fall fund- “Big organizations don’t neces- saved Lauren and Tom so much minor to the Department of driving force behind the creation ing weekend. sarily mean automatic funding,” time. Before they would manu- Entrepreneurship, Technology of this minor was student input. There were 57 requests submit- Smetana said. “What I’ve seen in ally go through each application and Law to be offered beginning She said students wanted some- ted from student organizations. organizations that tend to have and passing groups presentation in the fall of 2015. thing like the business minor Leaders of these organizations, more members is that your work- times.” The 15-credit hour minor will to be available; therefore, the however, said there are some strug- load is distributed more.” After all of the deliberation, offer students a range of classes department created a committee gles that come with searching for According to Smetana, a larger the proposal was sent to Student and experiences in legal regula- that made this minor possible. funding. number of members can provide Senate to be approved. The bud- tions, analysis and critical think- “I am considering law school “Our organization is renew- a wider range of perspectives and get was approved during the Nov. ing. afterward, so I think having a ing itself, and we have plans to less of a workload on just a few 24 General Assembly meeting. According to Associate minor in law or political science run events outside of the SABRC people, increasing that organiza- The remaining funds that Business Law Professor Tanya would help,” freshman public fund,” president of Brave Sound tion’s presentation quality. weren’t allocated to organiza- Marcum, the minor could give relations major Dani Brewer said. Entertainment Hana Becker said. Like the members of these orga- tions will go to the SABRC gen- applicants more knowledge than Senior accounting major Jenna “We appreciate SABRC immense- nizations, SABRC is also made up eral fund, which supplies events the average student. Scott said she thinks the business ly, but it can be difficult to be so of students. The committee judges that are not planned at this time. “One thing I see is that [the law minor will benefit future stu- dependent on their funding, espe- the presentations on several criteria Alternately, if a student organi- business law minor] is comple- dents. cially since we spend an entire such as preparation, quality and zation wants to appeal their final mentary to all majors, regardless “I’m going to law school hope- semester planning shows, specify- whether there are already similar SABRC funding allotment, they of what the major is,” Business fully in the fall, and I didn’t really ing budgets, talking to artists and events. can go to the Student Arbitration Law Professor Sandra Perry said. have that opportunity [for the agents, etc. We really want to do the Student organizations present- Board. “There are legal components to it, minor], so it’s cool that they get best we can to entertain and benefit ed their ideas to SABRC and had “I think it went very well,” and I think it will help students that opportunity,” Scott said. students and the local community to present for three minutes and Smetana said. “It went very distinguish themselves from through our organization.” respond to any questions in two smoothly; students were very other applicants for jobs down The struggles, however, are felt minutes. constructive. There was a lot of on both sides of the process. To help prevent bias, students constructive criticism about the “It is really hard to please every- on an executive board of a student events and a really careful evalu- ar from you! one,” SABRC chairperson Kendra organization who were also on ation of all the events. They were o he t t Warren said. “Our mission is to SABRC weren’t allowed to discuss very thorough, so I think we had an w Submit your letters to the editor by 5:00 pm on Tuesday. bring a variety of events to cam- their organizations or vote on their a lot of great discussion and are e Email us at [email protected] or visit us at bradleyscout.com pus that educate and entertain stu- funding. going to fund a lot of good events W dents. We have a lot of factors This year there were a few for the spring semester because to take into consideration—bene- changes in the voting process as of that.” fit to students, diversity, etc. Some well. A4 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 NEWS Entrepreneurship knowledge pays off Scout’s declassified

companies, Collins played a role in like this.” finals survival guide helping them potentially acquire Collins said next to his its first multi-million dollar deal. father, his most influential busi- “I was given the opportunity ness mentor was NEC LLC BY JAYLYN COOK many reasons: it’s fun, it’s quot- to work at the start-up compa- Indianapolis business owner Jeff Staff Reporter able and its message, which is ny through my relationship with Lackey. Lackey always stressed pretty much the 80’s way of the owner, who I have known for the importance of having “criti- Brace yourselves: finals saying “YOLO,” is important many years and am best friends cal thinking skills,” which Collins are coming. for people of all ages to keep with the owner’s son,” Collins co-signed as being one of the For freshmen, finals week in mind. said. most important tools to sharpen can be incredibly nerve-racking Finals are tough, and they’ll Collins said he was one of two when creating a business. and scary, as the entire out- easily drive you crazy, but employees at the start-up com- Moreover, Collins said that come of the semester hangs in they shouldn’t dominate every pany. Some of his tasks consist- working as an employee of the balance. As a way to help aspect of your being. Set aside ed of creating potential customer Lackey’s start-up was an invalu- first-years push to the brighter time to do what you love most, lists, as well as compiling and able experience. (albeit colder) days after exams. and remind yourself that it’s creating an employee handbook “Not many 21-year-olds get Here is some advice on how okay to have fun in between and playbook. He worked along- to do this and truly dive into the to make your finals as easy as study sessions. side his associate to create various field you are studying in school, possible. spreadsheets and worked on mat- let alone do it with someone you Never be afraid to ters such as return-on-investment, are close with,” Collins said. Atmosphere can ask for help. Blake Collins net investment and other financial Collins is keeping his make all the differ- One of the great things about areas. post-graduation options open, ence. living in a university setting is Collins said helping the start- but he said his internship experi- BY TWYLA TOWNS Find a quiet place to study. that there’s a plethora (Word up work toward its first multi-mil- ence has solidified his interest in Off-Staff Reporter Unless you’re a psychic, dorm of the Day) of resources that lion dollar deal was a huge accom- entrepreneurship. life can be tough at times since students can use to their advan- plishment. He said he especial- “As of right now, I am think- This summer, junior entre- it’s kind of hard to predict the tage. ly enjoyed being able to create a ing the finance field,” Collins preneurship major Blake Collins actions of your roommates and If you’re struggling with a company from scratch and see the said. “After this summer, it did acquired the internship of a life- others around you. Relocate to certain subject and are in need product of his efforts at the end of affirm my aspirations to become time. a place of your desired level of of immediate help, the Center the internship. a successful entrepreneur and As an employee for start-up comfort, and lose yourself in for Learning Assistance offers “I was shown how to truly start showed I really did have the spir- company NEC Corporation of your notes. two hours of free tutoring per a company,” Collins said. “It was a it of one as well.” America-Indianapolis, a solar If silence isn’t your thing, week for all students. Also, humbling experience seeing how development company that sells music is also a great way to Bradley Health Services pro- much time and effort, alongside solar panel arrays to privately held keep yourself locked in on your vides counseling if you just money, it takes to do something studies. However, the choice of need to talk to someone. what to listen to is important, Friends, roommates and as Taylor Swift is more likely classmates are also great sup- to pull you away from your port networks. If you’d like, calculus textbook than Mozart try organizing a study group or Orchesis offers fall preview would. invite people over for a review There are studies that show session. You don’t have to go instrumental music, whether through finals alone, so reach BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY it be classical pieces or film out to someone, and take on the News Editor scores, are more beneficial challenge together. when it comes to maintaining Bradley’s official dance team, focus, so search your favorite Lastly, always Orchesis, held its fall sneak pre- composer on Spotify and give remain confident. view show Nov. 21 in the Markin them a shot. My personal rec- It’s easy to be discouraged Recreation Center. ommendation would be listen- during finals week when the The show’s first dance, “Back ing to John Williams’ score for amount of work you have starts in Black,” had the dancers wearing “E.T.” It might make you cry, to sink in, the things that you leather pants, combat boots and in my case, many times, but it’s went over in class earlier this tank tops. always a good choice. year become a blur and that lit- The dance followed the pirou- tle voice inside your head starts ette and repeated arabesque style Be willing to put to worry by saying things like Orchesis groups are known for. your well-being first. “There’s no way I can remem- “I thought [the preview] went Sometimes, pulling an ber all this” or “I’m not going pretty well,” sophomore Orchesis all-nighter may be necessary, to make it to the end.” publicist Danielle Rivard said. but that doesn’t mean you Simply put, that little voice “There is definitely stuff I want to should make a habit out of it. is wrong. work on though.” Running on nothing but fumes, There may be moments As the dancers took a break to stress and Starbucks is probably where you feel that the work change and catch their breaths, one of the worst things you can you’re putting in isn’t enough, the salsa club went on stage do to your body and mind, so but I assure you that it is (unless with a group routine consisting take the time to recharge. it truly isn’t, in which, there- of hip-swaying and coordinated Physical activity can release fore, you’ll need to step it up). footwork. photo by Danealle Khaimskiy the tension being built up in You’ve made it to this point in Senior English major Christian Orchesis Dance Team showcased four of its performances Nov. 21 in your mind, so take some time to the year, so there’s no doubt Lyon, who was also the emcee, Markin. Members of the dance team choreographed each routine. jog, lift weights or play Wii Fit, that you’re capable of surviving performed a song called “Us” on if that’s your thing. anything college life will throw acoustic guitar as he sang to the The Markin Recreation your way. audience. she grand-jeté around the stage. feature the same dances — as Center will be open around the Don’t let finals discourage Sophomore psychology major The dancers wore sundresses and well as new smaller group num- clock during finals week, so you; only let them motivate Emily Walsh said she thought the statement necklaces, as they tried bers and a larger variety of style. take advantage of the extra gym you. Remember that, and you’ll dances were nice. to force Rivard to do the same. However, Rivard said they time and sweat out your stress. be just fine. “The different moods of the The crowd, comprised of par- have some more work to do dances are interesting,” she said. ents and a few students, applaud- before then. “And I like that the dances are ed and cheered as the group went “We need to improve work- Live a little! choreographed by different girls back stage to change. ing overall together, and we will “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is on the team.” Orchesis performed four danc- have more time to work on the one of my favorite movies for The group’s third dance told es consisting of hip-hop and lyr- dances next year,” Rivard said. the story of a girl being forced to ical pieces. The show acted as “Hopefully, a bigger crowd will conform to what society wanted a preview for the April concert come next time. “ her to be. Rivard took the lead as which, according to Rivard, will THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 A5 N Tech wiz signs off: Prof. Donna Hill Ruch retires takes a look back BY DANEALLE KHAIMSKIY When Ruch came to Bradley News Editor in 2004, he was placed in charge BY TORI MOSES of improving connectivity and Copy Editor From upgrading the email sys- watching over every aspect of tem to helping install fiber cables, technology and online functions. Marketing professor Donna Associate Provost of Information “When I started here 10 years Hill will retire at the end of this Resources and Technology Chuck ago, the resources we had, par- semester after 26 years of teach- Ruch has pushed Bradley into the ticularly from network support, ing at Bradley. future during his time at the uni- were extremely limited,” Ruch Hill graduated with a bach- versity. Now, after 10 years, he is said. “We’ve done some things to elor’s in political science from saying goodbye to the Hilltop. really turn that around. From a Indiana University, moving on Ruch received his bachelor’s networking standpoint, we now to Ball State University (BSU), degree from Purdue University have gigabyte speeds connecting where she received her master’s in animal science and a master’s us to the outside world.” in marketing. She was then asked degree in math from Indiana State When Ruch first became a fac- back to BSU as a professor. University. ulty member, student and facul- “That’s where I fell in love with He originally wanted to own ty emails were stored on a Unix teaching,” Hill said. “I thought it and operate a livestock farm, but Machine in computer services. would be a great career, and I as the market changed, so did Since then, Ruch helped thought it fit me.” Ruch’s life choices. Bradley’s network move from a Hill attended Indiana University to receive her Ph.D. “You graduate from college, DS3 with 135 megabits, which Chuck Ruch and was offered jobs to teach at you get that first job, and then you cost more than $100,000, to a sys- Associate Provost of Information Donna Hill look very hard at the realities,” tem of fibers costing in the lower Resources and Technology five different universities, includ- Marketing Professor Ruch said. “You look at the capital five-figure range. The change not ing Bradley. that is required to actually own only saved the school money but with individual people, but he is “Bradley was my first choice,” dents the most. and run a farm, you discover that’s increased capacity as well. excited to move back to Omaha, Hill said. “It was what I was look- “I really do believe we are bless- a real long shot, and you start But Ruch made sure the Nebraska and spend time with ing for because it had a balance ed at Bradley with the kinds of stu- looking for other ways to earn a improvements won’t stop after he his daughters and grandchildren. between teaching and research, dents that we get,” Hill said. “The living.” retires. “I definitely won’t be sitting and it has allowed me to be suc- kind of students that are attracted Prior to joining the Hilltop, “We have a plan for my [suc- in a rocking chair,” he said. “I cessful at both.” to go here are bright students, and Ruch worked for Creighton cessor] to upgrade that network to have one daughter who needs Hill has been involved with we don’t have huge disciplinary University for 24 years, where 10 [gigabytes],” Ruch said. “That’s help with home improvement, so University Senate, the gender problems, which wouldn’t be true he started as a programmer and just something that 10 years ago, that’s something I will do.” equity for athletics committee at a lot of schools.” ended his career there as the asso- we couldn’t imagine.” and the dean’s selection com- Hill said she thought twice ciate vice president of technical Ruch said his fondest memories mittee for the economics Liberal about leaving Bradley the day she services and communications. at Bradley come from interactions Arts and Sciences program. She turned in her resignation letter. has also won the Outstanding “I ran into a student that I had Reviewer Award for the Journal taken to London and he was like, of the Academy Marketing ‘Hi, Dr. Hill,’ and then I went over Science a few times. to the Student Center and one of “When you come here, it real- the students working there had ly is a culture that is support- been in my class and she was like Retiring Registrar considers ive of both students and facul- ‘I liked your class,’ and it was just ty,” Hill said. “I think my initial one thing after another that I kept assessment that Bradley was a running into that made me say, accomplishments on campus good fit ended up being true for ‘Do I really want to leave?’” she me.” said. BY SAVANNAH JONES AND istration program, Webster, and Hill said one of her favorite Hill’s husband will also be TESSA ARMICH implementing one of the first classes was a marketing research retiring in the near future. Off-Staff Reporter and Copy secure systems of online tran- course offered to graduate stu- “I’ve got three grandchildren Editor script delivery. dents. now, so we are wanting to spend She also worked on projects “A lot of those students have more time with the family,” Hill After nearly 16 years with to create an online grade submis- gone on to get jobs using the said. “A year of self-assessment Bradley University, Kathie Beaty sion system for teachers so that skills directly that they learned would be good. We’ve also thought will retire as Registrar. faculty no longer had to bring in that class,” Hill said. “In fact, about getting involved in politics Beaty graduated from Western in paper copies of final grades. I got an email just the other day and reading clubs.“ Illinois University, where she Beaty contributed to many proj- from a student who said that that Hill said she once read an arti- earned a bachelor’s degree in ects that improved behind-the- class allowed him to get a promo- cle about retirement that made her education with a focus in busi- scenes performances of academ- tion into research.” understand the opportunities to ness and a master’s degree in ics at Bradley. Hill said she enjoyed teaching come. education. “I am a member of a num- the undergraduate version of the “[The article] said that the hap- Before arriving at Bradley, ber of committees, which means course as well. piest times in peoples lives is when she worked at Western Illinois there are a lot of meetings to “The [Smith] Career Center they’re in college at the undergrad- reviewing student transcripts, attend,” Beaty said. “Because called one time and talked to my uate level and the years right after working her way up to advising the Registrar’s Office has contact chair and said, ‘Why is it that they retire because they are both and registering students. There with nearly every student, fac- we’ve got all of these students full of self-exploration and have was a myriad of steps toward her ulty member and staff member wanting to go into marketing fewer time boundaries on them,” position as Registrar, she said. on campus, no two days are the research?’” Hill said. “I really Hill said. “I liked reading that. “I don’t think you will find same.” Kathie Beaty enjoyed hearing that because it’s [That stage of life] was a great Registrar anyone who claims they grew up Her work has earned her kind of a confirmation that I was time, so I am looking forward to wanting to be a Registrar,” Beaty probably doing something right.” the 2013 recipient of the Tom “Without a doubt, I will miss it again.” said. “I didn’t even know what a According to Hill, she will Bilger Citation for Service the people,” Beaty said. “I’ll also Registrar was until I started col- miss being around Bradley stu- Award through the American miss my friends and colleagues lege. If you ask other Registrars, Association of Collegiate at Bradley and in the state and you will find that their paths are Registrars and Admissions national professional organiza- as varied as the individuals.” Officers. tions in which I have been an Beaty was working as the Beaty said she will miss the active participant. I’ve been on a Associate Registrar at Western people she interacts with on cam- college campus for many years, Illinois when she received a call pus daily but is looking forward first as a student and then as an from Bradley’s previous Registrar to retirement. She said she still employee. I’ll miss being around encouraging her to apply for the has writing to do but plans on young, energetic people who are open position. visiting her children and grand- eager to learn and take on leader- Beaty helped usher in sweep- children, honing her photogra- ship roles.” ing changes on campus, such phy skills, volunteering and pos- as introducing the online reg- sibly running a 5K marathon. A6 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 OPINION Editorial 2014 Staff The Scout SABRC finds balance for Editor-in-Chief: Sam Pallini [email protected]

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Last month, the Student resent a significant number of peo- Bradley University (ACBU), for After seeing SABRC make News Editor: Danealle Khaimskiy Activities Budget Review ple like California or a small num- example, received full funding for sometimes questionable decisions [email protected] Committee processed 57 requests ber like Rhode Island. all nine of its requests this fall. regarding these smaller organiza- Copy Editor: Tessa Armich from student organizations So with this as our most prom- Certainly, ACBU has proven tions in the past, the efforts of this [email protected] attempting to secure funding for inent example, let’s take a look at its ability to effectively plan and year’s committee are both com- capital equipment and spring how this comes into play a little execute events. As the organiza- mendable and appreciated. Copy Editor: Tori Moses events. closer to home. tion responsible for bringing per- The committee funded the [email protected] The purpose of this committee With more than 240 student formers like Wiz Khalifa and Bo majority of requests submitted by is to allocate the $85 activity fees organizations on campus, most Burnham to campus, as well as cultural, religious or social interest Staff Reporter: Jaylyn Cook paid by full-time undergraduate students are likely to find a group helping to plan school-wide events groups. Most of those that were [email protected] students each semester. SABRC that aligns with their interests, such as Homecoming Week and not approved either did not meet reviews funding requests from stu- whether those concern cultur- Family Weekend, ACBU events the policies outlined by SABRC Sports Editor: Aaron Freeman dent organizations to ensure that al pride or hobbies as diverse as typically aim to appeal to a larger and the Student Activities Office [email protected] “money is spent in the best interest snow skiing or Pinterest crafting. majority of the student body. or have previously demonstrated of Bradley students,” according to Although these organizations Smaller groups that accommo- struggles in event execution. Sports Editor: Garth Shanklin the committee’s constitution. may tailor to very different popu- date special interests, however, By finding this balance of tai- [email protected] But this is where the paradox lations, one common theme is the may have a harder time securing loring to the majority while also appears, the issue that faces peo- majority of them need funding to funding for their events because supporting smaller groups of Asst. Sports Editor: Chris Kwiecinski ple at all levels of an organization: operate. of an inability to attract audiences specific interests, SABRC helped [email protected] is it more important to tailor to Clubs have a variety of sources exceeding 300 people. encourage students to pursue their Sports Reporter: Alex Kryah the overall majority or to support of revenue, whether it’s through These students hoping to foster individual passions rather than [email protected] those in the minority? fundraising, grants, university sti- support for more specific inter- conform to the interests of every- Obviously, we live in a country pends, membership dues or even ests can be met with roadblocks, one else. Voice Editor: Kristin DiMaggio where democracy is held in high advertising. Many, however, rely such as having a difficult time So thank you, SABRC, for help- [email protected] regard, and the good of the major- heavily on SABRC funding to exe- determining appropriate amounts ing to increase diversity of inter- ity is often emphasized. cute their goals. of funding to request or SABRC ests on campus while continuing Asst. Voice Editor: Jacob Wulf But, as is evident by the United Well-established organizations deciding the request tailors to too to help meet the common interests [email protected] States Senate (which features two with several members and high- small of a minority. If the organiza- of the student body. Photo Editor: Maggie Cipriano Senators from each state), attempts ly-structured roles typically fair tions are denied funding, they are When spring funding weekend [email protected] are also made to give a fair shake well with their funding requests. forced to find alternative ways of rolls around, we hope to see these to all entities— whether they rep- The Activities Council of securing money. balanced efforts repeated. Asst. Photo Editor: Daniel Smith [email protected]

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Stress can’t get me down Online Editor: Calvin Walden [email protected] The saying “time flies” never I was doing when I got in this sports, the latter of which seems really hit home for me until I office, and if he hadn’t been here to apply at Bradley especially. Advertising Manager: Travis Kelso started working at The Scout. to help me when I had questions, You do have classes, and those [email protected] Somehow, it’s been a year I have no idea how this last year classes will stress you out. It since I started coming to this would have turned out. happens to everyone. The ques- Advertising Representatives: office for those long Wednesday But this column is not just tion then becomes, how do you Matt Iannacco and Thursday afternoons of edit- about next semester. As I look respond to stress? [email protected] ing stories and cropping photos. back at the full year that has Will you sit alone in your Erik Munoz In that time, I’ve gotten to passed, I can’t help but wonder room, spoon in hand and an [email protected] know some awesome people what I will be doing a year from empty ice cream carton next to Hunter Klemme and do things I never thought I now. you at least once? Probably. [email protected] would, like interview a 14-year I graduate in May, and while But you will make it, and Advisor: Chris Kaergard NFL veteran. I have a general idea of what I you’ll be a better person because [email protected] And now, as I reflect on the want to do, I have no idea how of the stressful times. It’s hard at year that has passed, I can’t help I’m going to try to do it. times to see the point of every ------but wonder what lies ahead. But I think that’s what will professor you have giving you Next semester will already make this next year fun. exams, projects and papers due at All letters to the editor must pose an interesting challenge as Sure, there will probably the same time. be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday sports co-editor Aaron Freeman is be times where I’m so incredi- If you can handle the work, in Sisson Hall 319 or emailed heading off to Hollywood (spoil- bly stressed out I’ll be unable to however, it will set you up for to [email protected] for er alert, if you haven’t read his move. But I’ll make it through success in the long run. It just Garth Shanklin inclusion in Friday’s issue. Letters column in sports--you should them. won’t be very fun right now. [email protected] longer than 500 words will not be totally do that.) I think the same thing can be I’m looking forward to the Sports Editor accepted. 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One of the tastiest treats to come out of the post-November, pre-winter holiday season is the almighty pie. The Voice Section would like to offer up its favorites in honor of this wonderful time of year. Kristin’s Picks Pumpkin Pie good any time of the day. If you’re a fan apples need to be crisp rather than soggy need to be a fan of bananas to really enjoy of chocolate, ol’ French silk will be your in the pie (let’s be honest, crisp apples are everything this pie has to offer. Pumpkin pie is an absolute classic. It’s not best friend. Those who are not fans of rich, always the best choice). There’s nothing too sweet, but just sweet enough to give sweet treats be warned—this pie might be better than biting into a slice and tasting Blueberry Pie your sweet tooth exactly what it wants. overwhelming. Personally, a little sliver the warm, cinnamon goodness that lies This pie is the ultimate customizable is just enough for me, so eat at your own within. The movie “Stand By Me” may have ruined culinary treat—you can add as much discretion. blueberry pies for many, but this pie is whipped cream as your heart desires or Banana Cream Pie still list-worthy. Blueberries may arguably really spice things up with a bit of caramel. Apple Pie be the best berries out there, and that Is there anything this pie can’t do? In my book, banana cream is not considered mixed with a crispy piecrust and warm The apple pie is really a physical, edible a classic pie. Rather, it’s the hipster cousin filling makes for a winning combination. French Silk Pie version of nostalgia. Just the smell alone of the classic pies; you think it might If one wants to feel a little more fancy, a can warm your heart, and the taste will be good, but you’re not too sure so you scoop of ice cream with this pie just might Some people like their pies the same send you back to your childhood swing approach with caution. The banana cream be everything you want and more. In way they like their coffee: dark, rich and at your grandparents’ house—even if you pie is everything you want when you don’t reality, the blueberry pie is everything the didn’t have one. Some may argue that the know what you want. You do, however, blueberry Pop-Tart wishes it was.

Jake’s Picks

Chicken Pot Pie “Yeah, I like Almond Joy; I’d just rather Italian restaurant’s menu. The speech tastier than any over-priced blackberry have a Twix right now.” bubble next to his head has “PIZZA PIE!” you could buy at a grocery store. The OG pie. Rewind back to medieval written in comic sans, so that’s evidence Britain; cooks of that time would construct I have never once heard a person commit enough for me that Pizza is, in fact, a pie. Not only is it the objective truth that pot-like pastries, fill them with any coconut heresy after I show them the true blackberries are the best fruit of all time, assortment of meats and vegetables that glory of the all mighty coconut cream pie. Blackberry Pie but they also are the star ingredient of the they had available, bake the whole thing greatest culinary masterpiece to ever grace and called it a pie. The word pie comes Apple Pie I’m going to let all you Scout readers in on the title of pie. a curious little bird called the magpie a little secret. In the mid to late summer, that has a habit of filling its nest with a Freedom. A white picket fence. Baseball. wild blackberries can be found growing in In my modest opinion, blackberries make collection of all sorts of miscellaneous Support our troops. ‘Nuff said. abundance all over the Midwest. Go out to a real nice pie. objects. If magpies had access to ovens, your local nature preserve, and if you find they probably would have been baking up Pizza Pie a good spot, you can fill up a five gallon pies centuries before humans ever figured bucket in less time than it takes to put your It is debatable whether or not pizza can be out how to make them. pants on in the morning (it will actually considered a pie in the traditional sense. If take at least a few hours). That’s a free Coconut Cream Pie you ask a cartoonized, mustachioed Italian five gallons of delicious berries chef wearing a red ascot and checkered that are infinitely I hear a lot of people hate on coconut, apron what he thinks, he won’t say saying crazy things such as, “I don’t really anything because he’s just a politically like coconut all that much,” or, “coconut is incorrect drawing on the alright I guess. I mean, I’ll eat it but it’s not back of a cheap my favorite thing in the world.” I was even once left speechless when I heard a friend of mine boldly state that, B2 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 VOICE C HRISTMAS

MOVIE S By Kristin DiMaggio The holiday season is now in full swing, and that means nothing but Christmas music in Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” is another example of what could be considered a every store you go to, commercials telling you everything you need to get your significant non-traditional Christmas movie. Edward is nothing short of well-intentioned, and his gift other and, of course, holiday movies left and right. for sculpting is unparalleled.

Sometimes, these movies are everything you need in an old, cheesy kind of way. But at There is a sense of magic in this movie that pairs with the holiday season the same way what point does the 25 Days of Christmas finally wear itself out? I’m looking at you, ABC wine pairs with cheese. The “snow” scene may have pushed it a little farther into the realm Family. of holiday films, but again, this is just a small part of an overall great plot.

I love seeing Rudolph save the day, and nothing is sadder than when Frosty melts. Heck, So what is it about these films and others like them that feel the best in December? A movie I’ve even thought about sticking my tongue to a frosty metal object to see if it would really does not necessarily need Santa, reindeer or gift-giving to be considered a holiday movie. stick. But as much as these movies are classics, they are incredibly over-played. Perhaps all a film needs is a bit of magic—whether that’s literally or figuratively—and a good enough plot to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. You know, the same feeling There are certain films that are by no means holiday movies, but the best time to watch you get when it’s snowing like crazy out and you’re curled up all cozy with a blanket and them is around the holidays. The first example that comes to mind is the “Harry Potter” some hot chocolate. film series. It’s not hard to watch your classic Christmas movies; I’m sure “A Christmas Story” will Is it the snowy Christmas scenes that each movie might have? Possibly. Perhaps it’s the play for days at a time as it usually does. Try out something a little different along with your warm nostalgia that comes with these movies. Either way, there is something about these all-time faves. You might be surprised at what movies your brain files under “Holiday.” films that scream “holiday movie.” MUSIC By Jacob Wulf Tis the season where it’s safe to get drunk Fed up with the state of contemporary bell jinglin’-est, get on the dance floor and Snoop Doggy Dogg – “Santa Claus Goes on holiday spirit and decorate every square popular Christmas music, I decided to take deck the hallin’-est, dancetastic Christmas Straight To The Ghetto” inch of your house without the threat of a trip up to the North Pole and speak with jams. angry neighbor kids lobbing their old Jack- the big man himself. Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean – “Merry O-Lanterns at your front door. I must have been a good boy this year, Christmas, Baby” Luckily, I was able to meet up with Santa because Christmas came early, and all I This also means that it is impossible to go Claus for a short interview. He didn’t reveal want to do is spread this sweet, sweet, booty CeeLo Green – “This Christmas” to any store anywhere without hearing the much about what goes on behind the scenes shakin’ joy. same old, boring, redundant, mind numbing this time of year; however, he did hint at Ying Yang Twins – “deck da club” Christmas songs that play all December some exciting Christmas music news. Here it is, folks: 10 funky, Santa Claus- long. approved Christmas jams. The Jive Turkeys – “Get Down Santa” “This holiday season, [I’m] laying down It would be nice to be able to buy a loaf of tasty grooves under the tree and dropping The Soul Saints Orchestra – “Santa’s Got A Bootsy Collins feat. Snoop Dogg – “Happy bread and some waffles at the local five-and- phat beats down the chimney,” Claus said. Bag Of Soul” Holidaze” dime without having to listen to Michael Bublé or Mariah Carey vomit out a sappy On my way out of the workshop, I found a Milly & Silly – “Getting Down for Xmas” Kurtis Blow – “Christmas Rappin’” mess of generic festive hoo-hah. I would crumpled up piece of paper that had ‘Santa’s Put on your best dancing stockings, rather be trampled by a rabid stampede of Jams’ written on the top. As I straightened Gent & Jawns – “Turn Up Ye Merry everybody. This is going to be a funky crazed caribou than listen to “Grandma Got out the paper, I found a list of ten of the Gentlemen” holiday season. Ran Over by a Reindeer” again. funkiest, grooviest, hall deckin’-est, jingle

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BY JAYLYN COOK Mockingjay Lawrence soars, but plot stalls It’s safe to say that Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most electrifying comprised of sharp imagery, heady political dialogue and a presences currently gracing the silver screen. couple of action sequences in between.

Every film she appears in, even the less-than-stellar ones like “House That’s not entirely a bad thing, since it does manage to push at the End of the Street,” serves as a showcase for her undeniable the anticipation for “Mockingjay, Part Two” to its peak. But it talent and prominent ability to effortlessly command the audience’s makes me wonder why a two-part finale was even necessary. attention. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part One” is no different. Is Lionsgate seriously trying to say that it’s absolutely The third entry in the story of Katniss Everdeen takes place after the imperative that we spend another $12 to see two more events of “Catching Fire,” in which District 12 is in ruins and the hours of a story that could’ve been told in the time “Part Capitol holds Peeta, (Josh Hutcherson) in captivity. It’s up to Katniss One” blew on exposition? To them, sure it is, but to me and a team comprised of familiar and fresh faces to save him it’s just a waste of our time and money. and spark a revolution within Panem. “Mockingjay, Part One” will definitely As mentioned before, Lawrence shines throughout the please die-hard fans, but may be film’s two hour runtime, but some of the talented cast frustrating at the same time since nothing members appear a bit dull in comparison. really happens until the cliffhanger ending. Julianne Moore, who debuts as President Coin, is solid as usual, but doesn’t really do anything special It may also leave viewers with a bit of to make the audience care about her character. uneasiness over the impending conclusion of Newcomer Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”) the series, which could be nothing but climax also fails to stand out, and the late Philip Seymour to settle any unresolved storylines (i.e. the Hoffman looked bored as his role was greatly reduced underwhelming “Matrix Revolutions”). from secondary antagonist to glorified background decoration. Hopefully, that won’t be the case. But if it is, be prepared for another tour-de-force performance The plot itself is also nothing special; most of the film is from Jennifer Lawrence to carry you to the end. B4 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 VOICE

PROCRASTINATIONSTATIONBY LISA STEMMONS The Best Ways to Spend Your Time It’s that time of year again. Everyone is and TV shows. One must be cautious cramming to the max in order to finish because it’s so easy to get suckered in last minute projects and essays. Hell, I to watching a whole season when you wrote this article three hours before it only intended to watch an episode. Few was due. No one can avoid the depths of students have the discipline and restraint procrastination and no one says it better to stop watching their favorite series once than Ellen DeGeneres: “Procrastinate now, they get the ball rolling. don’t put it off.” 10. Study Group: If you ever tried Here are some of the finest ways to avoid studying with a group of friends for finals, studying: it probably resulted in endless gossip, cracking out a bottle of wine and popping 1. Yik Yak: What better way to not study in a Christmas movie. Or if you’re a dude, than by posting about how you are not tossing back some brews accompanied studying? It makes perfect sense for with a few rounds of FIFA. students to anonymously join together and discuss the commonality of avoiding Procrastination can really help take the homework, upcoming finals, failing grades edge off a stressful day, but too much can and horrible teachers. hurt you. Students are often prime targets of such detrimental cases of postponing 2. Naps: Not a total waste of your time the inevitable, but no one is immune to in my opinion. Trust me, you will dream these occurrences. about all the answers and then regurgitate them on the test the next day. “I applied to Indiana University and then for scholarship money you have to submit 3. Get Swoll: Go work out at the Markin another application, which includes three Recreation Center and release those vital essay questions,” freshman marketing hormones such as dopamine and serotonin major Dan Paulson said. “Naturally, I What Kind Are You? in order to start prime studying time later. waited until the last day to do any of it. I What’s your personal form of procrastinating? Follow our nifty guide to see what category worked on it nonstop all day and went to you fall into. 4.Tumblr: Create your own blog. Simply submit it at 11:50 [p.m.] with 10 minutes to find and follow things you love and share spare. I nearly cried when the monitor said The Panicker: Instead of actually attempting any of the work that needs to be done, they photos, gifs, videos, music, quotes and I had missed the deadline and I suddenly would rather sit around and panic about how they will never finish. texts. realized that Indiana is an hour ahead of us.” The Social Media Guru: At one point in our lives, we were all probably guilty of this 6. Hilltop Happenings: Peruse this week’s one. Hours can be spent switching between Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Vine events and I’m sure you’ll find something Delaying work can affect someone in a and Yik Yak. This often results in disappointment because you are fully aware that an that is more appealing than your Biology multitude of ways, ranging from their abundance of new posts in your feed is highly unlikely after five minutes. textbook. Pinterest Club meets every future college chances to a final grade. Monday. The Gamer: It’s time to go to the App store and download all of the latest free games! “Our research paper is due in a week.” Beating the next level of Candy Crush is a high priority on your list of impending work 7. Cleaning: Tidying up your room or junior sports communication major Warren to accomplish. getting laundry done is the best way Jones said. “We got this assignment during to still feel productive without actually the first couple days of the semester and The Devourer: Effective studying will be impossible without some brain food! No one can accomplishing anything. It’s nearly my group has yet to start.” complete any task successfully without the energy that bag of Doritos will surely provide. impossible to study under such messy conditions anyways. As my mom says, “Don’t put off till The YouTube Watcher: It starts out innocent enough with a single funny video but then tomorrow what can be done today.” the endless list of suggested/related videos is too tempting. The most time consuming 8. Late Night BU: Tuesday, Dec. 9, “Study channels include VEVO, YouTube Nation, Smosh, Funny or Die, College Humor, Day Eve,” is the last Late Night BU of the Mother dearest may religiously recite BuzzFeed and MovieClips. semester. Work hard, play hard. Go have this phrase, but I, along with the majority some fun before you buckle down for of college students, are still prone to the finals week. temptation of procrastination.

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and actions do not showcase their so-called The “lack of support” for Thanksgiving Day shopping. THURSDAYpopular site The principle of the idea will never overrule society’s Urban Dictionary describes Black desire for good deals. The surpluses of criticisms are no Friday as “the day after Thanksgiving when stores America. match for the biggest players in retail that have crossed GRAY decide to open at the asscrack of dawn to start Christmas The only place where the line and will never look back. BY LISAsales. STEMMONS Most people fall for this ploy and wake up at 4 a.m. you find people trampling over each other to fight other mothers for cheap presents.” for cheap goods mere hours after being thankful for what The majority of shopping malls don’t actually have they already have. significant sales. They mark down the prices to make When I was a kid, my mom would go stand in line at five it appear like it’s a bargain so consumers can happily in the morning to begin Black Friday shopping at 6 a.m. Each year, Black Friday sales begin earlier and earlier. In purchase items without feeling guilty. In 2011, holiday shoppers were shocked when leading 2014, this became an even more controversial issue due retailers opened at midnight for the first time. to retailers such as Best Buy, Toys ‘R’ Us and JC Penney The scam originates in advertising. When stores spin their opening their doors at 5 p.m. and Target, Sears, Kohls, fabricated discounts, it encourages people to go shopping. Things officially started moving downhill in the past two Macy’s and Wal-Mart at 6 p.m. Naturally, the stores will profit by simply getting large years, when major stores pushed their opening times from quantities of people to get out during the holiday season. as early as 8 p.m. in 2013 to 5 p.m. in 2014. This blatantly interferes with many families’ Thanksgiving meals and although the public verbally expresses disgust, Similar issues are occurring from the commercialization Protestors have relied on social media to express their it did not stop many of them from physically beginning of Christmas. When asked to brainstorm words associated concerns of shopping taking away the meaning of their shopping on Thanksgiving Day. According to ABC with Christmas, common responses would be Santa, Thanksgiving in its entirety. News, sales on Thanksgiving Day are resulting in a presents and shopping. None of these answers actually decline of purchases made on Black Friday. However, the nature of Americans has not allowed for any relate to the meaning of the holiday—the birth of Jesus companies to consider changing this trend. Shockingly, Christ. boycotts aren’t successful when consumer shopping habits THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 A7 N

STRESS “Our Counseling Center is phe- continued from page A1 nomenal and can definitely help students who are struggling or main reasons students reported even just answer some questions,” Peoria Lunaire performs not seeking help. she said. “My advice to all students Director of Counseling Deborah is to reach out. Find a support sys- Montgomery-Coon said students tem. Take care of yourself.” year’s first concert on Bradley’s campus have nothing Between the five licensed pro- to be afraid of when it comes to fessionals and the board certified BY MELODY MERCADO writing really great pieces for a and Tanglewood Fellowship. meeting with the counselors or psychiatrist on staff, Montgomery- Off-Staff Reporter group like this one.” Orfe earned his Doctor of Musical psychiatrist. Coon said services are available to Heinemann said in order to Arts from the Yale University “All information students share students at all times. With one hour a week of make use of the one hour allot- School of Music. here is confidential,” she said. “We are on-call for you 24-7, all rehearsal available and a com- ted per week, individual prac- “There is so much possibility “We cannot share anything with year round,” she said. “There is bined 13 weeks of preparation, tice must occur for each member for color…for narrative,” Orfe parents or friends unless given always someone.” Peoria Lunaire set out to astound prior to rehearsals. said. “There is a lot of stories to permission to do so. Unless they Montgomery-Coon also said to its audience with its first perfor- “One of the big differences be told with this instrument. I are at risk of hurting themselves students seeking help that there mance of the year in Dingledine between a professional group love it; it’s my natural means of or someone else, everything is are many resources available to Hall Dec. 3. and an amateur group is that you expression as a performer. And 100 percent confidential. In those students suffering from or having Peoria Lunaire was started don’t use rehearsal time to prac- there is more great literature for cases, we’d only want to make questions about mental illness. two years ago. The ensemble tice your part,” Heinemann said. this instrument than is possible sure everyone is safe.” “Our website is equipped to consists of five members, all pro- “When you come into rehearsal, to play in a lifetime.” Bradley’s Counseling Services point students in the right direc- fessors in the music department you know your part. What you After intermission, the ensem- has seen an increase in scheduled tion, and our staff is always at Bradley. don’t know is how your part ble played the remaining two appointments this year, which on-call,” she said. “There are lots Members include Timothy works with all the other parts.” compositions. The premiere of resulted in a three-week waiting of resources out there for students Archbold on the cello, Kyle Rehearsal time is used to put “Fractal” by 2010 Bradley grad- period for available spots earlier to use to their advantage.” Dzapo on the flute, Stephen the pieces of the puzzle togeth- uate Joseph Scardetta was one in the semester. However, both Montgomery-Coon cited the Heinemann on the clarinet, er. The compositions are then of the two compositions played. University President Joanne Jed Foundation, specifically the Marcia Henry Liebenow on fine tuned while the ensemble Peoria Lunaire’s next perfor- Glasser and Thomas told students site HalfOfUs.com, as sources that the violin and John Orfe on the rehearses as a group. mance will be April 22, 2015. they were addressing the issue not only share important informa- piano. The concert consisted of six Heinemann said he hopes to immediately. tion and resources but help stu- The group played arrange- compositions. The first four were increase rehearsal time in order Montgomery-Coon said the dents realize they are not alone in ments that were composed in the a combination of two duets and to expand the content of future increase in students seeking assis- their struggle. 20th Century. two solo performances. concerts. tance is encouraging. Hawkins said those struggling “This type of ensemble didn’t Orfe is an acclaimed pia- “We were able to put togeth- “I think it’s a positive thing that can reach out to the people around exist before that,” Heinemann nist according to the New York er this program with one hour students feel comfortable coming them. said. “There was maybe only Times, Boston Globe, LA Weekly a week,” Heinemann said. for help,” she said. “Anything “If a student is struggling, I one piece written for this group and San Francisco Chronicle. He “Imagine what we could do if we can do to reduce the stigma would just encourage them to of instruments. Since then, over has earned numerous awards, we had maybe three hours.” around receiving mental help is a go to anyone they know will be the last 100 years or so, a lot of including the Twelve Standards good thing. It can only benefit the supportive and helpful,” she said. really good composers have been Awards, Morton Gould Award students and the university in the “For many students, their parents long run.” are a great resource. For others, Thomas echoed Montgomery- they might choose to talk to their FERGUSON movement. events and arranging a “die-in” Coon’s positive outlook and said resident advisor, a faculty or staff continued from page A1 “We’re sitting around, and protest. students should always seek out a member, a friend, a boss.” we’re talking, and we’re protest- “[Students] were heard support system. Montgomery-Coon echoed to see Bradley police officers at ing, but we need to go out there about this clearly tonight,” Vice “When students reach out to Thomas’ and Hawkins’ call to forums to gain their perspectives. and make the change,” Jackson President for Student Affairs others, whether that be friends secure the support of others. According to Chase, more said. “We have to think of this Nathan Thomas said. “Some of and/or counselors, it is always “I would strongly recommend forums will likely be planned with country as a business. If we don’t these are already in the works. a positive and an opportunity to students seek out who they trust,” Bradley police involved. feel like our justice system is We will discuss and come to deci- engage in real, meaningful conver- she said. “Having a positive sup- “I would confidently assume where it should be, we have the sions on these issues. Know these sations,” Thomas said. “With all of port system is key to helping that they would be more than will- right to change that because we conversations are happening on the stressors and sources of anxi- themselves.” ing to be a part of future forums are shareholders in this business.” the highest level, from the board ety, we need to find those positive For more information, students that are designed to inform, sup- Students suggested ways to of trustees down to the students.” outlets in our lives.” can visit Counseling Services’ port and engage our students,” start encouraging change, includ- A “die-in” protest will be held Hawkins praised Counseling website on Bradley’s website or Chase said. ing holding a meeting between today at 11:45 a.m. in front of Services for their work and for call Counseling Services at (309) Sophomore pre-business major campus organization presidents to Bradley Hall and again at 12:45 students having the courage to ask 677-2700. Martin Jackson said he believes discuss issues on campus, put- p.m. in Michel Student Center, for help. the Ferguson protests could be ting up posters to advertise for according to an email sent by the start of the next civil rights Multicultural Student Services Jackson. Happy Holidays!

From:The Scout A8 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 NEWS Swingers host killer dance exchange

BY TORI MOSES Copy Editor

Students were dying to dance at the annual Bradley University Lindy Exchange Nov. 21-23. The event consisted of live music, late night dances and lessons. New to the exchange was the incorpora- tion of a theme: zombies. “This was our first official year using a theme,” junior and pres- ident of Bradley Swingers Jenna Krukowski said. “Incorporating zombies into everything was a task.” According to Krukowski, stu- dents were able to transform into zombies by using a professional makeup artist who charged for artificial cuts, bruises and skin shading. “I’d say around 20 or so peo- ple utilized the makeup artist,” Krukowski said. “Some people did their own makeup, and it looked pretty good.” The Bradley Swingers invited 17 Midwest schools to the exchange, including University of Notre Dame, Illinois State University and Augustana College. “[The event] was open to really anyone, but mostly to the swing societies of different colleges,” photo by Maggie Cipriano freshman mechanical engineering The Bradley Swingers brought the dance floor to life for their annual Lindy Exchange, which invited swing dancers from 17 schools across the major Peter Borowski said. “It was region to attend the weekend filled with lessons, dances and live music. a great time to meet other swing dancers from around the area.” About 35 Bradley students welcome dance at the First United According to Krukowski, the All students were welcome to dancing and dancers outside of the and 90 other dancers attended the Methodist Church followed by zombie dance had the highest come to the dances and lessons, Bradley bubble,” Krukowski said. exchange. live music at Camp Wokanda. The attendance due to the locations of regardless of dancing experience. The Bradley Swingers host les- “Swing is primarily a social next day included dance lessons each venue. The exchange also offered the sons every Sunday at 8 p.m. fol- dance, so it was great to make con- in the Markin Recreation Center “As always, there’s going to Bradley Swingers many opportu- lowed by an open dance at 9 p.m. nections with dancers from other before that night’s main event, be bumps in the road, but overall, nities. in the second floor dance studio schools,” Krukowski said. “I know the zombie dance, held in Student [the exchange] was a success,” she “The event provided the BU of Markin. The lessons are open I am personally inspired by all the Center Ballroom. The event con- said. “I’ve heard numerous good swing club with somewhere to uti- to everyone, regardless of dance amazing dancing I’ve seen.” cluded with private dance lessons things spoken from person to per- lize what they’ve learned, provid- experience. The exchange began with a and an afternoon farewell dance son, over social media and said ed outside instruction to broaden held in Baker. directly to me.” their skill set and exposed them to

Open mic night highlights student talents

BY JAYLYN COOK 17 performers who took the stage, said. “But the real full range of the Staff Reporter like junior international business expression really isn’t done until major James Ghareeb, who was I’ve shared it with other people.” Bradley students were given a greeted with enthusiastic applause Broadside holds an open mic chance to shine during Broadside’s before his set and effortlessly inter- night each semester to celebrate Open Mic night Dec. 4. The acted with the crowd. the release of its journals that come semi-annual event was held in “This song is called ‘Secret out in the fall and the spring. The Lydia’s Lounge, treating those in Love’, but it’s not really about Fall 2014 mini-journal can be found attendance to an evening of poetry, love,” Ghareeb said before break- in various locations around cam- prose and musical numbers. ing into a soulful musical piece of pus, including the Michel Student According to senior English his own creation. Center and Markin Recreation major and Broadside Editor-in- Other participants shared Center. Chief Maggie Cipriano, students works containing subject matters Submissions for the spring col- who wanted to participate were ranging from like the Scottish inde- lection of student works are cur- told to sign up via email ahead pendence vote and body image to rently open. of time; however, the loose and cats and the Chicago Cubs. To submit, email broadsidelit- relaxed nature of the open mic Freshman journalism major [email protected]. allowed anyone who desired to Colin Allpow, who performed a perform to do so if they pleased. song he wrote about sleep depri- “That’s why an open mic night vation, said his experience with is so great,” Cipriano said, refer- showcases has contributed to his ring to the atmosphere the event love of performing in front of aimed to provide. “I think the audiences, especially ones of his environment is pretty fun and peers. relaxed for people to show their “When I write songs in my photo by Maggie Cipriano work.” room, I can play them as many Junior creative writing major Lydia Strubhar read her piece, “There This proved true for all of the times as I want for myself,” Allpow are words floating in my maple syrup”, at Broadside’s Open Mic night Thursday evening. 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Sick SOLUTIONS ONLINE bradleyscout.com A10 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 S Men’s club basketball looks Who is the best team in the NFL? to return to nationals BY ALEX KRYAH well as with our communication. The tournament at Dayton will be Green Bay Packers Denver Broncos Sports Reporter Everybody talks in the huddles tougher, but realistically I think and on the bench, and [they] we can win one of them.” There are currently five teams The NFL season is winding While the men’s varsity bas- points out things to make sure Their goal to return to North in the NFL with a 9-3 record: down, and the playoff picture is ketball team has not had the best all the players know what to do.” Carolina is certainly not unattain- the Packers, Eagles, Cardinals, coming together… sort of. There of starts, the club basketball team These tangible qualities were able. This core of players have Patriots, and Broncos. All five is a log jam for all four wildcard has picked the streak. obviously a major key to the played together extensively for have produced individual stand- spots, and it is hard to deter- The men captured a title at team’s success. Sophomore guard the past two years and plays very outs. I know there are a lot of mine division winners. Some Loyola three weeks ago in an Jordan Jarrett believes the intan- well with each other. Bears fans at Bradley who prob- teams are proving to be possible eight-team tournament, going gibles make the team click more “We’ve become a close knit ably don’t want to hear this, but Super Bowl contenders, but who 5-1 in pool and tournament play than anything else. group, so that’s a great part of after 13 weeks of football, I have is number one? combined. “With the guys, there’s always playing club,” Jarrett said. “I con- to say the best team in the league It is difficult to base it off just “The tournament was pretty a high morale,” Jarrett said. “We sider those guys some of my clos- so far is the Green Bay Packers. record, as there are five teams competitive,” club basketball all seem to get along. There’s est friends here at school, too, Green Bay started off 1-2, with tied for the best record at 9-3. The president senior Sam Ryan said. always great chemistry with any after all the trials and tribulations that one win against the 2-10 Jets Broncos, Patriots and Packers “We played some teams that we kind of lineup we decide to put we’ve gone through over the past on a controversial call. Since then, have shown to me to be top con- haven’t played before, so that on the court.” couple years.” the Packers took off and cruised tenders for a Super Bowl title. was challenging. But we also The club basketball team is no The team will play its first their way to eight wins in the next All three are top seven in total played a couple teams that we stranger to success. Last season, tournament at the University of nine games to post a 9-3 record, a offense, but only the Broncos had experience against, which it qualified for nationals in North Missouri in the spring, followed big improvement from last year’s place top five in overall defense. kind of helped.” Carolina, and according to the by two regional tournaments at record of 8-7-1. Of course, star As history has shown us, The team worked extremely players, the goal for this season is Nebraska and Dayton. If the team quarterback Aaron Rodgers was defense wins championships. well together over the weekend, to make it back. wins one of the tournaments in out for most of that season. This The Broncos made some addi- especially on the defensive side “Last year, we were able to Nebraska or Dayton, it will travel year, he’s leading the NFL in quar- tions to their defense in the off- of the ball. win one of the regional tourna- to the east coast for a chance at a terback rating, with 118.6, and a season with Demarcus Ware and “We were able to do so well ments at Oakland University, national title. touchdown-to-interception ratio Aqib Talib, and it is paying off. because we play a lot harder than which will kind of be like the of 32-3. Probably his most impres- The Broncos are second in stop- other teams on defense,” Ryan Nebraska tournament,” Ryan Alex Kryah is a junior sports sive statistic, he hasn’t thrown ping the run and 10th in pass said. “That’s where I think our said. “The Nebraska tournament communication major. Follow him an interception at Lambeau Field defense. The Broncos’ improved club team sets ourselves apart, as is historically not as competitive. on Twitter @ar_Kryah9. since December of 2012. The defense puts them into the num- Packers are currently 2nd in the ber one spot. league in points scored with 380. Also, let’s not forget about Soccer moves on from disappointing 2014 However, their defense has Peyton Manning and the season BY GARTH SHANKLIN been average so far. They’re a 3-2 Bradley win, but the game to his new role quickly. he is having. Manning is second Sports Editor ranked in the middle of the league in total quarterback rating only didn’t end until after midnight. “He came in here as the third in yardage and points allowed. to Aaron Rodgers and leads the Looking back, head coach Jim goalkeeper, he redshirted but That didn’t go as planned. But most of said yardage and league in passing touchdowns DeRose said it seemed to set up everything we asked him to do in One year removed from points came toward the end of the with 36, one of them breaking the Bradley’s entire season. the weight room during the off- winning the Missouri Valley game when it was put away. The career touchdown pass record. “It was an unfortunate preview season, he did,” DeRose said. “If Conference tournament and mak- Packers have the full package and The combination of a great of things to come, in some ways,” you look at the statistics down the ing it to the team’s third NCAA there is no questioning how far this offense and a good defense DeRose said. “J.T. Kotowski, one stretch, the save percentage and tournament in four years, the team will go come playoff time. makes the Denver Broncos the of our top defenders, tore his ACL shutouts, he got the goals allowed Braves stumbled through just their team to beat in the NFL. 10 minutes into that game. We down to one or below.” fourth losing season since 1996. -Sam Dintruff have had seven players have sur- The Braves can also expect to The season started with a -Cullen Begley gery since that time and lost close see more out of this year’s fresh- late-night victory in the Hotels to a quarter of our team through- man class, which included two at Grand Prairie Classic against out the year. That’s not including four-star recruits: Daniel Gardner San Jose State. Rain and lightning guys that missed a week to 10 days and Richard Olson. delayed what eventually became with injuries.” “Our three top recruits, two of The Braves would then lose them never played one second due four straight games, allowing an to injury,” DeRose said. “Gardner average of 3.5 goals in those con- had major hip surgery and Tommy tests. Clark had a Two of major ankle those four injury. Falk teams, Xavier Dennart, our and San Diego, top German, ended up mak- had hernia sur- ing the NCAA gery. He tried to Tournament play through- this season. out the year but DeRose said was only able to Bradley’s play sparingly tough schedul- at 80 percent.” ing prepares As the team his team well turns toward but can lead the 2015 season, to seasons like DeRose said this on occa- their expecta- sion. J.T. Kotowski tions will remain “Everyone high, despite a knows that Bradley plays a dif- down year in 2014. ficult schedule,” DeRose said. “It “This program has been to helps us, but for the most part we NCAA tournaments and won didn’t have the success we nor- conference championships, so I mally have against top teams in think for us, that’s where it starts,” that regard.” DeRose said. “I don’t think kids After the loss to San Diego, in that come here expect anything which the team gave up five goals, less; that’s why they come here.” DeRose began to give more time to sophomore goalkeeper Logan Garth Shanklin is a senior Ketterer. sports communication major from It turned out to be a good deci- Williamsburg, Ohio. He is the Scout’s sion, as it gave Ketterer the expe- sports editor. rience he needed when he was Direct questions, comments or forced into a starting role after concerns to him at gshanklin@mail. senior Shea Niemeyer tore his ACL bradley.edu. You can also follow him against Belmont. on Twitter @GarthShanklin. DeRose said Ketterer adjusted THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 A 11 S Opinion Underwhelming: A semester of Bradley sports BY AARON FREEMAN started and what I call a terrible goals and returned multiple up- These smaller sports, however, may take some time to mesh. But, Sports Editor omen to set off the year. and-coming players from last sea- don’t garner as much attention as junior Warren Jones’ 33 points on Toward the end of the summer, son’s roster. the main fall spectator sports of Tuesday night in the Braves’ 84-73 This will be the last time you as it has been well-documented, I won’t give you the season volleyball and soccer. victory over Central Michigan will see a byline with the name a Bradley men’s basketball player recaps for each team, but to put it On to the start of the main shows that the team’s play is on “Aaron Freeman” in The Scout for was arrested on a domestic battery simply, both teams fell flat of any sports for the winter season, and the up. the foreseeable future. charge. Safe to say, not the great- major goals they had, and in the safe to say the most followed Yet, I’m two and a half years For those who don’t know, est of news to begin the year for process, took a large step back- sports on campus, for a glimmer into watching, analyzing and I will be leaving Bradley at the Athletics after having to answer wards in the progress felt one year of hope into next semester for our breathing Bradley Athletics, and end of the semester to “study questions stemming from said ago at this time. sports teams: men’s and women’s to be honest, I’m exhausted. While abroad” and participate in the player’s arrest. With the volleyball team finish- basketball. I’ve been at Bradley, there has not Communication Department’s Then, we move on to the begin- ing the year off with a remark- Women’s basketball’s record been consistent winning from the Hollywood Semester. ning of the semester, where there ably poor record of 2-26, there are (0-6), which you can’t find any- Athletic Department as a whole. I promised myself that this col- was a lot of anticipation for the simply no words to touch on the where on Bradleybraves.com, is One team will do well each season, umn wouldn’t be all about me two major fall sports after last sea- disappointment of that program. not reflective of how hard head if any, and that does not show a leaving and all that mushy crap. son’s successes. The 2-26 mark is the worst in the coach Michael Brooks has his team sign of a successful athletic depart- I’m also allowed only one goodbye Coach Jenny Maurer and the 31-year history of the program in playing. The women’s squad has ment. column and this will not be it. volleyball team were coming off which statistics were kept. played some very tough competi- So, as I take my five-month So, let’s talk some Bradley of a Missouri Valley Conference On the pitch, for the fourth tion, and their first five games to break from covering Bradley sports. (MVC) tournament appearance for time in DeRose’s 18-year career, a start the season were on the road. sports in their entirety, I am put- In the past, I’ve written about the first time under Maurer, and Bradley soccer team finished the Now for the men’s basketball ting my small amount of hope left how excited I was for the future of the team welcomed in three well- season with a record under .500 team, that now sit at 3-4 on the that our winter teams can get on some of our athletic teams. accomplished freshmen. (9-11 this season). young season. The Braves now track to surprise everyone by win- Well, now, I’m starting to re- The soccer team, headed by Yes, the other minor fall sports enter their toughest road stretch ning some games and making a think some of my past enthusi- coach Jim DeRose had just won such as both men’s and women’s of the season starting Dec. 6 at run at a title. asm toward Bradley athletics, after the MVC tournament and made it cross country succeeded including Memphis and then Dec. 9 at Kansas You stay classy, Peoria. I’ll be what can only be described as a to the second round of the NCAA the women’s squad capturing the St. Head coach Geno Ford’s team back soon. major disappointment so far this tournament. Although the team MVC title as well as numerous has only five players returning year. lost major parts of their champi- golfers, both men and women, tak- who saw action last year. Let’s start before classes even onship season, they still had lofty ing individual awards. So, it is understandable that it Volleyball splits final two matches BY MATT CRUSEN Off-Staff Reporter

The Bradley women’s volley- ball team finished up the 2014 season with weekend matchups against the University Northern Iowa and Drake just before the Thanksgiving break. The Braves lost to UNI in three sets on Friday, but topped Drake in four on Saturday to conclude the season. Junior Lea Sack tied the univer- sity’s record for digs in a three-set match with a season-best 22 digs in a strong defensive effort for Bradley. The Braves put forth one of their best defensive efforts of the year, but it wasn’t enough to shut down the Panthers’ attack. Freshman Taylor Thiele led the Braves offensively with 12 kills and added 11 digs for her sev- enth double-double of the sea- son. Sophomore Melissa Hoerber photo by Maggie Cipriano added a career-best 20 digs, but Senior Madison Kamp (4) celebrates with freshman Afton Sobasky the Panthers prevailed winning all (11) during Bradley’s victory over Drake in the team’s final game of three sets (25-22, 26-24 25-13). the season last weekend. “We had the opportunities, and I was pleased with how we with a third set victory on their our players healthy and able to looked and how we were execut- way to taking the fourth set to beat participate.” photo by Maggie Cipriano ing,” head coach Jenny Maurer the Bulldogs in four sets (25-15, The team didn’t expect any of Sophomore Charnelle Reed looks for a Brave to pass the ball to in said. “We were playing right there 25-27, 27-25, 25-23). those things to happen, and they the team’s exhibition victory over Eureka last month. with the number two team in the “There was definitely a sigh didn’t let it define their season conference, but we just couldn’t of relief to get the monkey off either. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL will miss another month before finish.” our back,” Maurer said. “Learning “Resilience is the word that continued from page A12 she is ready to return to practice. The Braves didn’t have to let how to win is something you don’t comes to mind first,” Maurer said. Although the Braves will the loss against UNI sit for long forget, and the importance of win- “I was most proud of our team’s their home opener 70-65. lose their star freshman, redshirt as they had another chance at vic- ning collectively is something that resilience and ability to overcome Lerma, who scored a game sophomore Whitney Tinjum will tory the next night against Drake; can’t be overlooked.” adversity.” and season high 21 points against return to the team and become and they did just that. Freshman Looking at Bradley’s record The Braves are looking forward SEMO, limped off in the second eligible to play in the Dec.18 Jamie Livaudais recorded 10 of her is not the best place to find an to next season and are already anx- half. game against Chicago State. match-high 18 kills in the fourth accurate summary of the Braves’ ious to get it underway. Coach Brooks said Lerma “We’re just looking to getting set. season. “We’re adding a solid recruit- would be ready to play in the back those two big pieces in our She was one of four Bradley “It was a season of firsts,” ing class, only graduating one game against Missouri, but fresh- middle,” Brooks said. “We’re players who reached double fig- Coach Maurer said. “We started player from this team, and have man guard Tamya Sims would looking forward to getting one ures in kills, joined by teammates the year with a redshirt [Rachel a redshirt from last season intend- not. healthy and one finally out there Madison Kamp (15), Taylor Thiele Jones] not returning and another ing to play, depending on her health,” “She has a stress reaction in for the first time.” (12), and Kelsey Cave (11). player [Courtney Keefe] having Maurer said. “Our job now is to her quad, so she’s been out for The Braves resume their home- Bradley won the first set and her career end, both due to inju- start building depth in every posi- a month,” Brooks said. “She’s stand against a Southeastern held a late lead in the second set, ries. We graduated our two top tion so we can compete at the probably our best player as a Conference opponent Dec. 6 in but Drake made a late push to scorers the year before and our highest level.” freshman when she came in her Missouri and take on Western come up on top to tie the match at Libero. We only had five practices first two games.” Illinois Dec. 9. one each. The Braves rebounded the entire season with all 12 of According to Brooks, Sims A12 THE SCOUT 5 December 2014 SPORTS

DeRose looks back on 2014 SPORTSSPORTS Braves win regular season finale Soccer A10 Volleyball A11 Bringing home the bacon Braves knock off CMU at Renaissance Coliseum BY AARON FREEMAN ously shot the ball well, but I think the guys Sports Editor did a great job at moving and getting him the ball.” The scent of bacon could be smelled all Jones said that he felt he had a rough throughout Renaissance Coliseum Tuesday start after turning the ball over in the open- night, due to a free bacon giveaway for the ing minutes, but he had faith in himself as first 300 students. a shooter. On the court, the men’s basketball “I kind of had a slow start,” Jones said. team had to rebound from a disappoint- “I have confidence in myself that when I ing Thanksgiving break as they welcomed make one, I feel like I can make another. So Central Michigan to the only on-campus once I start making them, I feel that I can get game of the year. it going.” During break, the Braves headed to The Braves and Chippewas were tied at Corpus Christi, Texas to participate in the 14 at the 10:01 mark of the first half when 2014 Corpus Christi Coastal Classic as they junior Ka’Darryl Bell found Jones open for played Texas Christian University (TCU) a three pointer to put Bradley up 17-14. and St. Louis University (SLU). Bradley would not look back, as the Braves The Braves dropped both of those con- held the lead for the remainder of the game. tests by a combined score of 11 points after After having rebounding problems so falling to TCU 57-49 and to SLU 60-57. In the far in the young season, the Braves clob- matchups in Texas, the games were tales of bered the Chippewas on the glass 41-20, 10 point leads. led by freshman Donte Thomas with eight During the match against TCU, the rebounds. Braves came back to tie the game after being Ford credited the Braves’ enthusiasm to down by 10 points. In the game against the crowd of 4,204 people at Renaissance SLU, the Braves would find a 10-point lead Coliseum, including this year’s season high evaporate to the Billikens. of 351 students. Entering Tuesday with a record of two “I thought the atmosphere was huge,” games under .500 (2-4), and with the Braves Ford said. “To be honest and some people playing their only on-campus game of the will be great with this and some people season, the team knew they had to have a won’t, but we should be playing all of our special performance to please the Bradley games in [Renaissance Coliseum].” faithful. The Braves now face their season’s Boy, the Braves did not disappoint. toughest stretch of road games starting at From the opening tip, the Braves con- 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 vs. Memphis and then trolled the tempo for the majority of the at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 vs. Kansas State. Both game as the Braves would go to defeat the games will be televised nationally on the Chippewas from Central Michigan 84-73 to ESPN family of networks. now stand at 3-4 on the season. Aaron Freeman is a junior sports communi- Led by 33 points from Warren Jones, cation major from Wheeling, Illinois. He is the his career-high, head coach Geno Ford Scout’s sports editor. photo by Dan Smith was all praise for the junior transfer from Direct questions, comments and concerns to Warren Jones slams down a dunk in Bradley’s win over North Carolina A&T last month. Southeastern Community College (Iowa). him at [email protected]. You can Jones led the Braves with 33 points, including five three-pointers in the win Tuesday. “Warren was great,” Ford said. “He obvi- follow him on Twitter @AaronFreem. Women’s basketball fall to 0-6 after two close losses BY CHRIS KWIECINSKI and Stony Brook, not even the wonderful late in the second half. that we need to focus on.” Assistant Sports Editor wizard could help the Braves, who lost big The game went into overtime when Following the loss to Columbia, the 104-55 and 79-63, respectively. sophomore Leti Lerma split a pair of free Braves had similar results against SEMO. There’s no place like home, Dorothy said But the two most recent games against throws to tie the game at 66. This time, the Braves fell far behind as in the Wizard of Oz. Columbia and SEMO. had the Braves in In the extra frame, Bradley regained the Redhawks hammered Bradley with a Entering Thanksgiving week, the Bradley winnable situations. the lead 74-72 on two of Michelle Young’s 22-2 first half run, led 26-8 at one point and women’s basketball team had only two road However, the team could not capitalize, career-high 38 points, which tied Judy took a 36-24 lead into halftime. games left in its season-long five game road which put the Braves at an 0-6 start to their Burn’s 31-year-old Bradley record for most The second half featured what Brooks trip before coming home for an eight game season. points in a game. said was some of the best basketball his tean home stand, which could not come soon “[In] our last two games, we should’ve However, Columbia took advantage of has played in a long time. enough for the Braves. had two wins,” head coach Michael Brooks Bradley’s overtime miscues and pulled out “We dug ourselves a big hole early, and Following their loss to No. 18 DePaul, said. “The first game [against Columbia] an 81-74 victory over the Braves. we stormed back in the second half,” Brooks Bradley lost games to Oklahoma University, we were up by nine with five minutes left. Sophomore guard Charnelle Reed said said. “We probably played the best half of Stony Brook University and Columbia We’ve got to finish that.” the loss was due to a lack of one of the most basketball Bradley’s played in a long time.” University but returned home to play In New York, against Columbia, the basic fundamentals. Despite the comeback, the Redhawks Southeast Missouri State (SEMO) on Nov. Braves led for more than 33 minutes of the “It came down to free throws,” Reed were able to stave off the Braves and spoil 30. game but relinquished it to Columbia after said. “If we would’ve hit just a couple, we In the first two games against Oklahoma the Lions went on a 12-4 run to take a 55-54 would’ve won the game. It’s the little things see WOMEN’S BBALL Page A11

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