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Vol. 123 | No. 16 | February 22, 2019 The Scout @bradley_scout EHS dean Former Obama adviser visits Bradley set to retire

BY TONY XU Editor-in-Chief

After 42 years of service on the Hilltop, Joan Sattler, dean of the College of Education and Health Science, will retire this May. Molly Cluskey, current associate dean for distance education, will become the interim dean for the next two years. Sattler was named dean in 1987 and is the first female academic dean in Bradley’s history. During her tenure, she established the Physical Therapy and Health Science Department and many programs at Bradley. Prior to her time as dean, Sattler held the associate dean position for two months, and then named the interim dean for two years after Bradley decided to merge the College of Education and College of Health Science into one. “Strategic planning was going on at that time, and they have made some decisions to merge two big colleges, the [dean of education at the time] appointed me to serve as Former political journalist and adviser to President Barack Obama David photo by William Craine the associate dean, and I said ‘I’ll Axelrod speaks to Bradley students on Thursday. do this as long as I know you will be here,’” Sattler said. “A month later, literally, he took a job in that BY COLE BREDAHL most remarkable young man and for office want to be something. The 2002, Obama called Axelrod. Obama summer as a provost in Kentucky. Managing Editor I think you ought to meet him,’” smaller and more admirable cohort told him he was not going to give up. And the other dean retired.” Axelrod said. “I said ‘What’s his runs for office because they want “I’ve got one more race left in me,” There is a lot behind a political Sattler was also one of the name?’ and she said ‘Barack Obama.’ to do something. They see it as an Axelrod said. “Michelle has given me campaign, especially President masterminds behind the Westlake I said ‘That’s an unusual name, why opportunity to make a real difference. dispensation for one more race. I told Barack Obama’s presidential run. Hall expansion project in 2012. do you want me to meet him?’ and He was clearly in that second group.” her if that didn’t work out, I would go Bradley students had a chance to “We had ongoing meetings and she said ‘This sounds crazy, but I Axelrod said Obama had the and get a real job.” hear a little bit about what went on [the construction contractor] would think he could be the first black ability to relate to anyone. He spoke The race he had left in him was behind Obama’s campaign from his design as we were talking about president of the United States.’” of a time during Obama’s U.S. Senate for U.S. Senate, a race Obama won. chief strategist, David Axelrod. what our needs are, we would pull This conversation happened in run when he was worried he wouldn’t He then went on to run for president Axelrod spoke to a crowd of in faculty, like who will teach in 1992, which is why Axelrod said do well in southern parts of Illinois. just four years later. Axelrod served Bradley students, faculty and alumni science labs or counselling labs Saltzman knows how to pick winners. Obama was doing well and Axelrod as chief strategist and media advisor on Thursday about how he came upstairs, and they helped design “I always say whenever I go to explained why. for Obama. He said Obama was at a to meet Obama and be a part of his exactly what they wanted in these the track now, I take her with me,” “This was a guy that felt disadvantage by being thrust into the campaigns. spaces,” Sattler said. “By the time Axelrod said. comfortable in any room that he spotlight right away. Axelrod said he first met Obama we were done, there was ownership Axelrod said the main thing walked into,” Axelrod said. “Especially “Running for president is really when he returned to Chicago after by everybody.” that separated Obama from other at a time that our country was so hard. You make mistakes. You attending Harvard Law School. politicians is the reason he got into divided, to have that quality was so generally are a much better candidate Obama was working on a voting public service. special and important.” initiative and Axelrod was introduced “In my view, the world of politics After losing a 2000 Democratic to him through Bettylu Saltzman, see SATTLER divides into two component parts,” primary for a U.S. House of who was plugged into Democratic Axelrod said. “The first and larger Representative by 30 points, Obama’s see AXELROD Page A5 Page A4 politics in Chicago. cohort of people who want to run political career was in question. In “She said to me ‘I just met the A2 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 NEWS

BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS • At approximately 11 a.m. on Feb. 20, a student center employee caught a male student placing various retail items Black History Month celebrated through dance in his backpack. This was not the first time the student had The Black Student Alliance is hosting their annual Black Excellence Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. been caught attempting to steal at the P.O.D. Market. on Feb. 23 in the Michel Student Center Ballroom. Attendees of this formal event will be treated to dinner, a comedian and a live DJ. • Two Geisert Hall residents were found drinking alcohol underage in the dorm by a resident adviser on the evening of Feb. 18. After taking the portable breath test and blowing New Peoria climbing gym to host college night .018 and .094 respectively, they were allowed to return to First Ascent Peoria will be staying open after hours, from 8 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 23 for their rooms. students only. Entry with a student ID is $10 and includes pizza.

• While closing down the library on Feb. 18, employees found a purse that, after identifying the driver’s license, appeared The Body Project brings guest speaker for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week to belong to a female alumna. The purse contained what Kelly Uchima, an eating disorder recovery and body acceptance advocate, will share her appeared to be prescription pills in an improper container. story in hopes of inspiring others from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 27 in Neumiller Hall. The alumna has not returned any at-tempted phone calls.

• In the evening hours of Feb. 15, a fire alarm was activated Event to offer networking for women in the sports industry at Phi Kappa Tau fraternity house. After an investigation, Bradley Athletics is offering their first ever Women in Sports Networking Night beginning the alarm appeared to have been set off by a vape. The alarm at 5:45 p.m. in the Renaissance Coliseum. Tickets, which are available to all students and was then reset. not just females in the sports industry, are $12 and include the networking event and a panelist discussion as well as a ticket to the Bradley Women’s basketball game against • Police were dispatched to the Dollar Tree in Campustown Valparaiso after the event. at approximately 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 when an employee notified them of a robbery in progress. A male non-student was reportedly stealing items from Dollar Tree and fled on foot and dropped the stolen items. A search of the area was conducted, but the male wasn’t located.

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3rd in Sports Page Design: Logan Pfalzgraf, February 22, 2019 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS Spring jobs have sprung

BY HALEY JOHNSON junior Naomi Hegarty said. News Editor Sophomore interactive media major Jammie Wunning said it If you noticed students giving was her first time visiting a job elevator pitches to mirrors and using fair at Bradley, and found it a little a little more hair gel than usual lately, disappointing. the spring Job and Internship Fair on “I didn’t find a lot of opportunity Thursday may have had something for interactive media. Sometimes to do with it. my major is just hard to cater to,” The Smith Career Center pre- Wunning said. registration listed 172 employers, Employers, on the other hand, had completely packing the Renaissance very little trouble finding students Coliseum and looking to recruit they’re interested in hiring. for the summer or to fill spots last “I have a very positive relationship minute for this spring. with Bradley students,” Marissa Rettig According to Jon Neidy, the of Scribe America said. “I hire a good executive director of the Smith Career portion of my part time employees Center and assistant vice president from this school. The kids here are for student affairs, this large number very motivated.” also meant opportunities for a variety Neidy said this positive student of majors. reputation is what brings companies “I think it’s important to note that to the fair and keeps them coming not all industries recruit students back. the same way,” Neidy said. “So while “I think the important thing to there are companies recruiting for note about the companies coming all majors, and many companies to the fair is that unlike some of are, if students are looking for a the web services that are out there, specific major, they may not find that these companies specifically want to major. Instead, they need to look for recruit Bradley students, they like the companies recruiting all majors, so way our students think,” Neidy said. that’s the language that we use.” The Smith Career Center offered The Spring Job and Internship Fair was held in the Renaissance Coliseum photo by William Craine Some students felt a lot of several workshops and student led Thursday afternoon. companies were relevant to their sessions dedicated to preparing questions to ask, and seem eager studies. Students in more specific students for the fair. Among these sort of like speed dating,” Neidy Caleb Tackes of FHP to talk, that also makes them stand areas of study, however, felt they had are Feedback Friday and the Job Fair said. “People bring in their resumes Manufacturing said students who out,” Tackes said. more of a challenge. Sneak Peak, which allowed students and employers look at them. were able to portray themselves as For students who missed the “I’m studying both French and to mingle with employers setting In some ways, it’s like a soft job relaxed and confident stood out to opportunity, there are only six more hospitality, and I feel like I was able up their booths the evening before fair. They have the opportunity to him most. months until the changing leaves to find a decent amount of jobs for the fair. meet employers in lower pressure “When they come up to my bring back another job fair in the fall. hospitality, but there’s really not “[Feedback Friday] is designed environments, wearing jeans or even booth and already have knowledge much here for the language studies,” pajama bottoms if they’d like.” of the company, have good

Moans penetrate Neumiller Hall

BY MEGHAN ANDERSON “down-theres,” a wife whose cheating that the clitoris has twice as many Assistant News Editor husband shaved her pubic hair nerves as the penis. without her consent, a transgender Members of the Peoria community “Pooki … twat … monkey box woman bullied harshly by those and advocates for women’s rights, … mushmellow … tamale ... and a who wanted to “beat the girl out of Sherry Cannon and Chama St. Louis, PUSSY IN PEORIA!” [her] boy,” a girl whose “politically ended the show with their personal To the tune of “God is a Woman” by incorrect” older neighbor taught her narratives as part of this year’s show Ariana Grande, nine female Bradley her own lesbian sexuality after being theme “Amplifying New Voices.” students rocking red lipstick sashayed raped by her dad’s friend in her “I think ‘empowering’ is the on stage for three performances of childhood and more. appropriate word to use because for “The Vagina Monologues” throughout All these tales spoke out against so much of the time, all of us … last weekend. abuse in some way, which is why the even our physical parts have made Using Eve Ensler’s script based production’s host, Bradley Women’s us embarrassed,” Cannon said. on real interviews and performed and Gender Studies department, “Everything in us is intentional, so we nationally for over 20 years, decided to partner with Center for need to embrace it and … celebrate it.” the performers addressed risky Prevention of Abuse in Peoria. To This year’s production of “The topics with both reckless abandon raise money for the center, tickets Vagina Monologues” follows in the and controlled delicacy as they were $3 for students and $5 for the footsteps of women at Bradley for transported audience members into public. Additionally, guests had the several years now. Traditionally, an alternate universe where the word opportunity to purchase $5 “pussy members of “The Vagina Monologues” “vagina” in all its forms is normalized. pops,” which are chocolate suckers in return as directors or cast members Kayla Lee, senior music business the mold of a vagina. the following year to carry on the major, clad in only leather lingerie, Although skeptical about the powerful message. They refer to curled her body into various sex show’s topics and relevancy to him themselves as “saggies.” positions while demonstrating as a male, Robbie Svidron, senior “I had such a great time [last year] different types of moans, telling the mechanical engineering major, was that I was like, ‘I can’t leave this. I story of a sex worker obsessed with happy to support the cause. need to be a part of it again,’” said the female moan. “That’s probably the best place Kelly Hicks, junior psychology major “It was a really big step out of my three dollars has gone this week,” and director of this year’s production. my comfort bubble, especially being Svidron said. For those who missed this year’s mostly naked on stage and making To keep the mood from becoming shows, watch out for “pussy pops” sexual noises in front of a group of too dark, some other performances being sold in the student center in the people who … I don’t even know who included a humorous rant about upcoming weeks and advertisements they are,” Lee said. tampons and gynecology exams, a for next year’s “The Vagina One-by-one, other members of lady who learned how to turn her Monologues” around Valentine’s Day the cast told the darker stories of “magical accidental orgasms” into 2020. an elderly woman diagnosed with purposeful pleasure and the fun fact cancer after a lifetime of fearing her A4 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 NEWSNEWS Then students, now trustees

BY ANGELINE SCHMELZER Additionally, LaHood has served inclusion,” Mills Clement said. university that has given so much to to attend college. Copy Editor as Secretary of Transportation and Scimo said he is excited to see me and helped me become so much “If we didn’t take that drive down the U.S. Representative for Illinois’s Bradley’s ideas of convergence of who I am, that was a no brainer for to Peoria and expose me to a different Five Bradley alumni attended 18th congressional district. and collaboration behind the new me,” Mills Clement said. potential outcome after high school, their first meeting as members of the Both LaHood and Scimo have building dedicated to business and Scimo would like to lend his my life could be completely different,” board of trustees earlier this month received the Distinguished Alumnus engineering. experiences to contribute to strategy, Scimo said. “I really feel a sense of after being approved in December. Award, which allowed them to be “I think it is a very progressive operational excellence and growth. indebtedness or gratitude to Bradley The board of over 20 members inducted into the Bradley Centurion idea to look for opportunities to not “It’s a really good fit to be able to for opening my eyes.” acts as the governing body of the Society, made up of alumni who only deliver a world-class educational roll up my sleeves, dive in and try to Also added to the board were university and is responsible for achieved great honor in their field. experience within one’s field, but make a difference,” Scimo said. Melvin Flowers and Tana Utley. strategic planning and overseeing the Michelle Mills Clement, a member to also provide opportunities to Mills Clement is looking forward Flowers has served on several president. of the class of 2003, said she wants to collaborate with others in adjacent to working with the other members boards and associations including the “The ultimate goal is to try to bring a different, younger graduate’s fields,” Scimo said. of the board and feels like it is an Bradley’s Black Alumni Scholarship make Bradley a better university, to perspective to the board. An Mills Clement is CEO of the exciting opportunity. Committee and the Bradley University build on its strengths and to address important subject for Mills Clement Chicago Association of Realtors. She “It’s a room full of very smart Alumni Association Board. the challenges that Bradley and many is diversity. was also a part of the Black Alumni individuals and I just love being Utley is vice president of the other universities are facing,” new “[Diversity] was a big issue for Alliance Board at Bradley and the surrounded by smart people,” Mills large power systems division at trustee Michael Scimo said. me when I was at Bradley, and it’s Central Illinois Bradley Alumni Clement said. “I’m excited to have Caterpillar. She has also served on Four out of the five approved something that I know the university Chapter. this chance to work with them for the two engineering and technology trustees have never served on the still is working with and I’m really Her involvement with the betterment of the university.” councils at Bradley. board before. The exception is Ray hoping I can come and offer a university shows that it has been a Scimo said that Bradley changed Lahood who was on the board 1996- good perspective for the university large part of her life. his life, even though he enrolled 2006. to really pass along diversity and “To be able to truly give back to a reluctantly as the first in the family

Research to help veterans

BY ANGELINE SCHMELZER the veterans to think about the situation Copy Editor and gradually reducing the anxiety. Neurofeedback includes attaching Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a electrodes to the head to retrain the brain. serious condition that many veterans face. With almost every study, there are Bradley’s Center for Collaborative Brain people who may doubt the research being Research is sponsoring a study aiming to done. help veterans with symptoms of PTSD. “The techniques that we’re doing have The goal of the study is to share and not been validated enough,” Russell-Chapin publish the findings so veterans can have said. “There’s not enough research, so that’s more treatment opportunities when they why we are supposed to be doing research.” seek help. Russell-Chapin has done a lot of work After 42 years of service, Joan Sattler is retiring as dean of photo via Joan Sattler Lori Russell-Chapin, professor and with neurofeedback and has seen it be College of Education and Health Science in May. co-director for the CCBR, said she is the effective. She said that veterans do not principal investigator behind the study. “Her love for her faculty and students comes receive the best treatment, so she wanted SATTLER “The brain scans we’ve done, the EEGs, out in her personality … I’ve seen her in to find something non-invasive and not continued from page A1 when people have finished treatment, it situations where she brags on her students, expensive. really has changed their brain,” Russell- she brags on her faculty,” Cluskey said. “I recall “Medication [is] usually what is given Chapin said. “There is a post-traumatic Sattler said most of her achievements would that when I was tenured and promoted to for post-traumatic stress and it’s not really stress signature in the brain and we’re not be possible without the help of her faculty, associate professor, she came with a bottle of a valid or reliable,” Russell-Chapin said. finding that some of that signature has been students and many mentors along the way. champagne to my office and congratulated me.” Currently, they have studied 20 removed.” Former Provost Kalman Goldberg was one of Provost Walter Zakahi said that Sattler has volunteers, but they need 30 to make the Russell-Chapin works with these mentors. left significant impressions in the development results statistically significant. They are co-investigators Nancy Sherman, professor “I had the privilege of developing the college of the university. finishing their second year of the study. in the department of leadership in with a great team of faculty … Kal Goldberg “Dean Sattler has led one of the most Russell-Chapin stated that it has been a education, nonprofits and counseling, and was very inspirational as a leader, and he helped important efforts at Bradley in the last few challenge to find participants for the study. Celia Johnson, instructor for management, me start the physical therapy department and years,” Zakahi said. “She’s let the effort around “I think for many veterans, coming to literacy and methods in special education. the program,” Sattler said. “We have moved, in online education. We went from having no someone who’s not a veteran … I think According to Russell-Chapin, everyone a couple decades now, from a bachelor’s degree students who’re online students, just four years that’s hard to reach out and trust people,” has their own roles in the study. Johnson to a master’s degree and now it’s a doctorate in ago, to having more than 900 online students Russell-Chapin said. “The veterans I have acts as the case manager, Sherman is mainly physical therapy.” today.” met have been incredible. Their stories responsible for the Reconsolidation of As an educator, Sattler also has a lot of proud As the soon-to-be interim dean, Cluskey said are incredible, I’ve enjoyed working with Traumatic Memories Protocol (RTM) and moments over her time at Bradley. there will be challenges, but it will be a smooth them.” Russell-Chapin does the neurofeedback. “I gave a presentation fairly recently, and transition. Veterans who complete the study will There are three non-invasive treatments got an email back from the audience that is a “These are big shoes to fill. I think that one receive $100 in compensation. that the study is researching: RTM, Eye former student. She said the reason she became challenge is that coming in behind Joan is a big Movement Desensitization Reprocessing school superintendent is because of me. Those challenge,” Cluskey said. “This is a wonderful (EMDR) and Neurofeedback (NFB). are the things that just touch my heart,” Sattler team that we have here as a faculty. Our mission RTM uses imagery to reduce any kind said. “Just the feeling that I made a little bit of is about students and student success … Joan is of anxiety the participants might have difference in people’s life, that has been very leaving this college in a good shape with a good pertaining to an event. special.” plan.” Cluskey said that Sattler has been a wonderful EMDR uses lights and fingers and forces dean and leader in the department, and a great personal mentor to her. February 22, 2019 THE SCOUT A5 NEWS From Harvard to Bradley

BY VERONICA BLASCOE the stones,” she said. even enjoyed reaching out to Off-staff Reporter Prior to the development uninterested students. OF of the BCC, the General “It’s nice to be able to help HUMANS THE HILLTOP The Bradley Core Curriculum Education system had not been people appreciate how science dictates most Bradley student significantly updated in 30 does affect their daily lives,” schedules, but little is known years. McConnaughay decided to McConnaughay said. about the people behind it. One review it immediately upon her McConnaughay received her of these individuals is Kelly appointment as dean, but took the undergraduate degree from the McConnaughay, senior associate time to familiarize herself with University of Illinois, and earned dean of the college of Liberal Arts the system and the requirements. her Ph.D. at Harvard. and Sciences. “You don’t want to just change “This size of school was “It’s like a quarter of it because you can,” she said. “It unknown to me,” she said. “But every student’s experience,” just took some time … to look at I took a chance. I really loved McConnaughay said. “So we the whole program from soup to teaching and I really loved wanted to make sure we got it nuts.” research and I wanted a place right.” The biggest upcoming change where they were balanced … I Pat Campbell, supervisor of to the BCC is to affirm Bradley’s wanted a place to work closely administration for the College of commitment to experiential with students, and it seems like LAS, said she’s a great person for learning, which requires students this was really that sweet spot.” the job. to graduate with internship McConnaughay and her “She’s very student-oriented,” experience, and will roll out as an husband have mixed feelings said Campbell. “And I think that official requirement in Fall 2019. about Peoria, despite this being comes from her first love, which “It’s something we already where their two sons were raised. is teaching … it’s been a pleasure do,” said McConnaughay. “For “I have this innate fondness to work with her for all these example, in political science for mountains and oceans,” she years.” [there is] an internship program said. “So being in the center of During the two and a half year and [the] opportunity to engage the country doesn’t do anything design process, McConnaughay in undergraduate research … for that.” and her team sought input from That’s the kind of thing that Still, she has no plans to leave KELLY MCCONNAUGHAY faculty and students, as well as we are looking to make sure is anytime soon. the Parents Board, the Employer’s available in every major.” “I like the institution and the Kelly McConnaughay has worked at photo by Veronica Blascoe Advisory Board and alumni. They McConnaughay has been at people here are remarkable. The Bradley for over 26 years. consulted research and examined Bradley for over 26 years, first students are great,” she said. “I the systems of schools across the as a biology teacher and now can’t believe people pay me to country. as senior associate dean. She do this.” “We really … turned over all said she misses teaching, and

AXELROD It’s about the culture: continued from page A1 not always a president and vice president become by the end then you are at the beginning,” Axelrod Black History Month closer over the course of a presidency.” said. “Most candidates get to toil in obscurity for As a former political columnist for the Chicago a while and work their material through. He was BY CAROLINE TODD This is the speech team’s 6th annual Tribune, Axelrod addressed his worries about the right on Broadway. All the critics were there. Off-staff Reporter Black History Showcase, where members of future of political journalism. Everything he said was scrutinized.” the speech team give performances relating “My concern is local journalism,” Axelrod After becoming the President-elect, Axelrod The purpose of Black History Month to blackness or black history. said. “With all the competing networks on said he noticed a change in Obama. can be described in three words: celebrate This year, the team is collaborating cable television, local newsrooms have lost ad “You could see the weight of the world had black excellence. Events this month hosted with another organization on campus. The revenue. We need lights shown on city halls and descended on his shoulders,” Axelrod said. “I by numerous organizations are helping black sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha helps statehouses.” didn’t see the guy I had known in all the years Bradley do just that. introduce the performers and teach the According to sophomore political science major leading up to that until January 2017 when he was Celebrations not only highlight audience about the history of their sorority. Terence McReynolds, Axelrod’s conversation no longer president. Anyone who takes on those prominent black figures and celebrate Organizations like AKA and the speech was a good educational experience for students burdens understands what they are getting into, culture, but also provide tactics to help team often collaborate to bring a greater looking to get into politics. but ours were particularly complicated.” students thrive. sense of community to campus, one of the “He is a phenomenal speaker and has had a Axelrod’s daughter suffers from epilepsy and The Office of Diversity and Inclusion many goals for this month. phenomenal career,” McReynolds said. “He was he said legislation passed with Obama that was organize and plan celebrations throughout “It’s important to celebrate Black History very honest about his life’s work and how he sees personal for him. the month of February. Month, especially on Bradley’s campus,” not just the political culture, but how society as a “It took 18 years to get the seizures to stop. Norris Chase, executive director of the Johnson said. “We’re a predominately white whole is moving and how politics is shaping itself We almost went bankrupt,” Axelrod said. “When Office of Diversity and Inclusion, worked institution. We’ve got to show students their around it.” the Affordable Care Act was passed, I sobbed that individually with students to organize history and their experiences do matter.” it’s a doctorate in physical therapy.” night. I remembered what my family had gone this year’s celebrations. He underlined the Chase said events during Black History As an educator, Sattler also has a lot of proud through. I knew that because of what we had importance of this month’s celebrations. Month characterize Bradley. moments over her time at Bradley. done, there was families that wouldn’t have to go “Black History Month is about “Black history is much bigger than the “I gave a presentation fairly recently, and got through that.” highlighting the culture of African Office of Diversity and Inclusion, it’s about an email back from the audience that is a former Axelrod mentioned a Bradley alumnus and Americans, their achievements, their the campus community,” Chase said. student. She said the reason she became school member of the board of trustees as someone he presence, their visibility in a way that Chase talked about our university’s superintendent is because of me. Those are the has enjoyed working with. students can learn more about African foundations of inclusion. When Lydia things that just touch my heart,” Sattler said. “Just “I am here because of Ray LaHood, who is American history,” Chase said. Moss Bradley founded this university, she the feeling that I made a little bit of difference in one of the finest people that I ever met,” Axelrod Student organizations work to plan ensured African-American students could people’s life, that has been very special.” said. “He and Bob Michel before him represented their individual events, while the Office attend well before others in the nation. Cluskey said that Sattler has been a wonderful the kind of politics we should aspire to, putting of Diversity and Inclusion helps advertise “Inclusion is part of our DNA,” Chase dean and leader in the department, and a great country over party.” celebrations. They created a calendar said. personal mentor to her. “Its always nice to have bipartisanship listing for all of this month’s events. For February isn’t over yet. Events like Step “Her love for her faculty and students comes by having Ray LaHood presenting him,” said individual organizations, this gives them an Afrika, the Black Excellence Ball, Changing out in her personality … I’ve seen her in situations Christian Pelaez, a sophomore political science opportunity for promotion. Attitudes of African Americans towards where Junior public relations major Trijae Abraham Lincoln and speaker Allen J. major and member of the College Republicans. Johnson helped organize the speech team’s Bryson are all coming to campus at the end “It was a great experience seeing both sides of Black History Showcase held on Feb. 15. of the month. the story.” She talked about how they advertised the Looking to the future, he said he believes To participate, Chase recommends Cole Bredahl is a junior sports communicaiton and event. Biden may emerge in the Democratic Party for the taking a look at the event calendar, seeing marketing double major from Maplewood, Minn. “It was pretty simple. We’ve hosted the 2020 presidential election. what events you find interesting, and He can be contacted at [email protected]. BHS before, so we just got in contact with simply showing up. “He was an extraordinary asset to President Office of Diversity,” Johnson said. “We do Follow @budiversity on Instagram and Obama,” Axelrod said. “They had the best all of the planning, but the ODI helps get @Bradleydiversity on Facebook to become relationship of any president and vice president the word out.” involved with future events on campus. certainly in our lifetime, maybe in history. It is A6 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 OPINION THE SCOUT

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Seasonal sadness - Rom com revival - Satirical news Screening screen time

BY MADDY WHITE you’re coming to my house for dinner, you know I’m whipping your favorite blogger’s travel montages on Twitter. Assitant Voice Editor something up I learned from a “Tasty” video. If we’re going out If you’re curating playlists for your friends, keep on to eat, I’m Yelping beforehand, and instead of asking the name of keeping on. If you’re laughing at baby Yes, I am a millennial. I can text and walk without tripping a song at a pre-game, my Shazam app has already added it to my videos on Facebook, go heeeaaaad. If over my feet and I know to strategically screen record our Apple music library. slime videos on your explore page are conversations so you don’t get a screenshot notification from me. A few updates ago, Apple started informing us how much what gets you to sleep each night, If you think I’m going to stand in an elevator in awkward silence time we average on our devices, which can be a big reality check godspeed. without my smartphone in my palm, you’re crazy. if you’re someone who is ashamed to be a part of the millennial Use your millennialism for So … I guess I am what’s wrong with our generation. I get it. mindset. good there are so many things Am I ashamed of it? Absolutely not. My advice to you is to own it. Tighten your man bun, have out there, so try to pick the Social media is my world. If I’m lost, the last thing I’m going a conversation with your “Alexa” and sell weight-loss tea on positive ones to never be to do is ask for directions; human interaction is so 2015. In your Instagram because no matter how bad the stereotype is, able to put down if you’re 2019 we’re dropping pins, using Snap map and asking Siri for millennials get things done and it’s the rectangle glued to our addicted to your phone like assistance. palms that is helping us do so. I am. The stereotypes may be true, but I’m here to tell you that my The line that separates productive and destructive social brain isn’t 100 percent mush and, contrary to popular belief, I do media usage is the reason behind your browsing. There’s a know how to hold a conversation with a real human. difference between straining your eyes over your ex’s Instagram My phone is my sensei, my “Jiminy Cricket” if you will. If profile in the middle of the night and creating a bucket-list from

Knowledge and power is key at black history showcase

BY VALERIE VASCONEZ “I gave an informative speech about how we view Islamophobia as a mindset rather than a Off-staff Reporter collective industry,” sophomore political science and philosophy major Haleemah Na’allah said. “I reeled in on the fact that it really is a corporation that is funding Islamophobia and that’s what’s The Black History speech showcase on Feb. 15 stood in front of an impressive crowd. Whether driving it. Changing it from a mindset to something that is actually intentional and funded.” you’re a member of the black community, or simply someone wanting to learn more about black The topics covered issues that the black community faces mostly in America. Topics such as excellence, this was definitely a night that you didn’t want to miss. police brutality, xenophobia, fetishization, stereotypes, forgotten history and more were brought to “All of the other black history events I’ve been to haven’t had a crowd this big,” freshman the audience’s attention. These are issues that everyone should take into consideration, but aren’t political science major Nailah Brown said. “This is my first showcase and I’m really looking forward taught in everyday schooling. to it.” “All of the performances were wonderful,” junior marketing major Deja Monroe said. “It was With a diverse crowd, I was really curious about how well someone outside of the black really eyeopening and definitely represented what it meant to be an African-American for sure.” community was going to understand the context behind some of these performances. When the As someone who never had to worry about their own history, I realize that I take that for show was ready, “This is America” by Childish Gambino played while Alpha Kappa Alpha, who granted. My cultural identity means everything to me. It put me in a new perspective to see how hosted, danced their way on stage. something so special can be taken away from a group. Already, I felt like I knew what to expect. Before the night officially started, the host reminded “We delved deeper into basic topics for African-American people,” said senior television arts everyone that it was acceptable to laugh, cry, clap and snap when necessary, all of which I did major Kiana Baylor. “These events give us segments of information about who we are and how we throughout the performance. can take back our identities.” The performers – Cassandra Edlund, Haleemah Na’allah, Trijae Johnson, Jahne Manifold, Joshua Not only did this event help open up conversations for African-Americans, but also for others Beckles – kept me in awe on how well the deliveries of their messages were. From dramatic and to start thinking about these unspoken issues. With an audience ready to listen, the speech team duo interpretations and programmed oral interpretation, to informative speaking, I was drawn into delivered a night to start change. each of the narratives being performed. B2 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 Laughing at the world late nightly BY WILLIAM CRAINE shown they are much more than just the comedic relief. Scholarly “If someone’s only source of news is satire, that’s a problem,” Photo Editor research shows that the Daily Show and other satirical news Netzley said. “But if The Daily Show or Samantha Bee are part of platforms actually inform their audiences of politics and current a well-rounded media diet that includes reputable sources, I think Whether it’s tragedy or politics, news can sometimes make us events, making them as relevant of a news platform as more satire can be a great way to blow off steam or enjoy commentary sick to our stomachs. traditional media. on absurdities in the news.” Fortunately, there are journalists who know how to pick us up The Daily Show challenged the notion that in order for the Netzley stressed the importance of understanding what you’re and be the medicine we need. No, this isn’t just reporting about news to be comedic, it must be fake. It can be easy to write taking in when watching these satirical programs. cute cats. These journalists report the same news as every other these platforms and their reporters off as comedians – and in “As long as everybody’s clear that they’re getting information outlet; however, there is a twist: they’re hilarious. some ways they are – however, that is doing an injustice to the that might be factual but isn’t presented with full context or in a Satirical news takes a variety of forms. Whether it’s Alec important work they do. They just report the news in a different non-exaggerated way, it’s all good.” Baldwin walking on stage at 10:30 p.m. dressed as the president, format. The 24-hour news cycle that we have come to expect from news proclaiming, “live from New York, it’s Saturday night,” or Kevin Capie, instructor of journalism at Bradley, believes that platforms has done a great job of making us feel overwhelmed Samantha Bee ranting about all the things she hates on any given while these platforms aren’t part of the traditional news cycle, by all the information available and making it difficult to tell its day, we crave a comedic response to the world around us. they do relay information to those who may not pay attention to importance. That’s why it’s great to have platforms like the Daily Often found on late night television slots, these platforms traditional news. Show, Full Frontal and the Weekend Update; they have the ability provide political and social commentary as well as opinion “What it does is, it brings news to people who may not have to inform their audience of current events through the appeal without censorship. They don’t hold back on language, but the found it before,” Capie said. “Everybody’s like ‘Oh, I don’t pay of comedy. kids should already be in bed, and if you’re truly offended, you attention to the news,’ but now that you have people like Oliver Whether it’s politics or current can always flip over to the 700 Club. and Colbert out being entertaining about it, they’re seeing things events, choosing satirical Despite being in a field that historical figures such as Mark they may not have seen before.” journalism can change your Twain and Ben Franklin participated in, the most iconic example However, when viewing or reading satirical journalism, it’s overall viewing experience, of the field is former Daily Show host Jon Stewart. For 16 years, important that you pay attention to the publication. You don’t allowing you to be more Stewart provided his viewers with a comedic summary of the want to be that person who reads “The Onion” and shares it in informed on the world you live news each day. He featured a cast of reporters – many of which outrage (we all know at least one person who does). in by causing you to laugh until now have their own shows, such as Samantha Bee and John Sara Netzley, professor of journalism at Bradley, believes tears come running out. Oliver. it’s also important to consider that this genre contains mostly But Stewart and those who followed in his footsteps have opinion, as they will often target political ideologies or policies. When mental health changes with the seasons BY SYDNEY FILLIPI Besides adding more exercise and outdoor adventures are ways to combat it. Voice Reporter to our lifestyles, Panich recommends potentially Just because the leaves change, doesn’t mean you investing in a lightbox and sitting in front of it for around have to! In the midst of the coldest months of the year when the daylight seems thirty minutes a day. If you or someone you care about is experiencing hardest to catch, people’s moods have the tendency to match the bleakness of the “Light boxes give out very bright light at least 10 times suicidal or depressive thoughts, reach out. sky. From depression to anxiety, it seems like nothing will stop until we finally stronger than ordinary home and office lighting and have Call the national suicide hotline at 1-800-273-TALK or reach the warm days of summer. been shown to improve mood,” Panich said. text 741-741. Across America, about five percent of people experience seasonal affective “Keep your friends close and tell them what’s going The counseling center is located in Markin Center 52, disorder, also known as seasonal depression. It’s believed to be caused by changes on,” Anderson said. and offers an after-hours hotline at 309-677-3200. in the amount of daylight we receive. But most people tend to find the transition Panich even suggests trying dietary supplements such from summer to fall harder and fall to winder harder, just merely because of the as Omega 3s, B Vitamins and vitamin D. weather. Seasonal depression is incredibly common, but there “We are inside more that we tend to struggle with seasonal depression, or if you are someone who is already diagnosed with depression, your symptoms tend to increase during the winter months,” said Emily Panich, a Bradley University counselor. Often times, seasonal depression is thought to be caused by Daylight Savings time. “Cloudy days and colder days, you don’t feel as great. It’s dark all the time, and there are definite connections,” Cameron Anderson, a freshman biomedical premed major said. “When the weather is drowsy, people are drowsy.” According to Panich, melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep and our natural body clock, has been linked to depression. When it gets darker quickly, it’s easy to find ourselves becoming lazier and more tired than usual. While the weather might be a more direct correlation to a decrease in mental health, sometimes the events surrounding fall and winter have more of a connection than we realize. “As kids, we were able to go outside and play all the time, but as you get older, you begin to believe it’s not as impactful. And with jobs and school, that’s all you’re focused on,” Anderson states. At Bradley, the counseling department “[sees] students struggling more with their mood swings starting in October and then ending around April,” Panich said. However, “counseling services can jump in Jan./Feb. because students realize they did not do as well in the Fall as they expected.” Despite changes in the weather and the increasing amount of stress in life, there are still things we can do to avoid experiencing seasonal depression in such a full capacity.

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Reviving the rom com

BY MACKENZIE NEWMAN resident love-hater Natalie, spends a majority of its hour she must let the events of the plot completely unfold before her life can return Voice Editor and 30 minute run time battling between mocking what’s to normal. typical and following the unspoken rules of what makes We all know where it goes from here. Valentine’s weekend greeted movie goers with a a rom com. Boy meets girl. He’s wealthy and incredibly attractive, and fortunately for satirical take on the overdone love story plot of most Upon being mugged in a subway station, Wilson’s viewers is played by Liam Hemsworth with his incredible Australian accent. romantic comedies with the release of “Isn’t it Romantic?” character is knocked unconscious and wakes to find her There’s a meet-cute, involving the main girl doing something clumsy, yet on Feb. 15. whole life has turned into one big, happy and a little adorable and not relatable (no one looks that good when they get hit by a car). The film, starring Rebel Wilson as the protagonist and nauseating romantic comedy. Much to Wilson’s dismay, The two future love birds fight it for a while, usually with the help of trusty sidekicks and some other woman attempting to spoil their connection, until they meet in the end for true love’s kiss and the final credits roll. While that plot is evident in “Isn’t it Romantic?,” it’s merely there for Wilson to criticize. From the moment she wakes up in the hospital, Wilson dutifully points out everything wrong with the storyline many adore. It’s unrealistic to find love at first sight. No human being is that seemingly perfect or sounds like an Ed Sheeran song every time they speak. Knowing you’ve found the one within two weeks is more crazy than it is cute. Don’t even get her started on the gay best friend trope. Wilson’s performance is convincing. Her own unabashed self-confidence shines through in each scene and her portrayal of the fear she is not enough due to her appearance feels genuine. The moments her armor cracks and smile wavers, audience members can feel their hearts tug as they remember how hard moments of self-doubt can be. Finally, there’s a female character in a rom com that women don’t have to wish they could compare to – Wilson is real. She’s a woman who doesn’t understand her worth and isn’t living up to her full potential because the world has trained her to stay quiet and sink into her seat if you don’t look like Julia Roberts. Rooting for her feels like second nature throughout the movie. But, the storyline that steals the show is the real life of Wilson’s character that gets woven through the fantasy of Natalie (Wilson) and Blake’s (Hemsworth) fairytale love. Natalie’s loyal best friend and secret admirer, Josh, is played by Adam Devine. This man is the epitome of what being friend-zoned means. Natalie never even considers giving him the time of day, despite his constant attempts to ask her out or his steadfast and sweet support of both her career and personal growth. Seriously, this is the man audience members should be swooning over. Which is truthfully just another stereotypical plot line of finding out it was your best friend all along (“13 Going on 30” anyone?). The movie simultaneously tries to fight the idea of love at first sight by utilizing the idea that your best friend must be the one, both of which we’ve seen a million times before. But we still love it, don’t we? “Isn’t it Romantic” does a masterful job of discarding the bad aspects of these movies and staying true to the good. We are still watching a movie that depicts life through rose-colored glasses, but these more relatable characters might be what the genre needs to shift from predictable to genuine. B4 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 DISTRACTIONS Crosswords Across Down

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ON SCOUTOPINION THE STREET If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?

“Alchemy, definitely, because “I would want to be invisible “It would definitely be alchemy is the ability to because I think it would be flying just because I think transmute one thing of matter it would be so cool to soar cool just to sneak around and into another thing of matter over everybody else and I see other things that I miss on feel like you’d get places into equal size and mass. So, a daily basis.” faster.” that’d be so cool that I could touch the ground and turn into -Allison Nick, freshman z c ‑Sam Lechowicz, junior a spear or like take a fruit and i id journalism and social media w e k o psychology and english R change it into a different fruit.” ic ch d N marketing double major Le an n Sam double major Harl Alliso -Harland Reid, junior graphic design major

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BY HANNAH SNIDMAN News Reporter A8 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 NEWS From the court to the grill

BY JADE SEWELL & Stuckey said the term “ballers” is HALEY JOHNSON not only the name of the restaurant but Off-staff reporter & his description of the ideal customer. News Editor “A baller, simply put, is an individual that is exceptionally good A former Bradley basketball at something and it doesn’t have to be captain’s new wing restaurant has sports,” Stuckey said. “So, I’m going to Peoria residents hoping Curtis Stuckey do my part to help our kids grow up is as good in the kitchen as he was on and be ballers.” the court in ’91. While opening his new restaurant The sport-themed restaurant, in Peoria, Stuckey is also balancing his Ballers, opened its doors on Jan. 25. foster care business in Las Vegas. Stuckey has no restaurant “I want to make a difference and experience, but was inspired by family personally know all the children and wing recipes and wanted to share them families and employees personally,” with Peoria locals. Stuckey said. “I have always worked “I got really excited about the with children since I graduated from restaurant and how I can help a lot Bradley. It’s what God intended for of kids when it becomes successful,” me to do.” Stuckey said. “I also wanted to pay Stuckey admitted he has a lot to tribute to a lot of area players that were learn about the restaurant business, but great at basketball.” is optimistic about the future. Ballers is currently both a drive- “So far, it is more challenging than I thru and walk-up style restaurant. The thought it would be,” Stuckey said. “But menu features not only wings, but fish, I don’t live my life in the safe zone; I try burgers, hot dogs and a variety of fried to challenge and believe in myself and sides. my abilities. I’m not afraid of failing. “My vision is a sports bar with good I’m afraid of living my life with regrets food and positive atmosphere,” Stuckey because I was afraid to walk out on said. “A place where friends, families faith and just make something great and teams can have a good time and photo via Curtis Stucky happen.” Ballers is located 3725 West Willow Knolls Drive in Peoria. watch the game or celebrate a victory. A place where Ballers come.” Bradley Chorale talent show

The Bradley Chorale held a talent show for its members at the Dingeldine Music Center Thursday evening in what included a variety photos by William Craine of performances. All proceeds go towards their upcoming trip to Prague in 2020. February 22, 2019 THE SCOUT A9 SPORTS With tenacity comes success

BY RONAN KHALSA “We have both battled for the championship and earned recognition Assistant Sports Editor last three years both offensively as a Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Averaging 12.8 points and and defensively,” Markert said. “We Association all-star her senior season. 10.9 rebounds a game, this season has push each other every single day in Continuing her streak of accolades, been somewhat of a breakout year for practice.” she was named to the Missouri Valley junior Chelsea Brackmann. That challenge has allowed Conference all-freshman team her The 6-foot-1-inch forward Brackmann to elevate her game after first season. from New Berlin, Wisconsin takes last season, when she thought she According to Markert and Gorski, advantage of her height every time underperformed. Brackmann battles on the defensive she steps on the floor. “I think it was me having such a end of the floor, puts in a great effort She already is tied at seventh in bad year last year that motivated me and does the dirty work to help the Bradley history for single season to do what am I this year,” Brackmann team win. rebounding with 261. She currently said. “I’m just trying to show that last “She can step in and take charges is on pace to break the all-time year wasn’t me and trying to show and can really go and get any type record and pass former teammate what I can do.” of rebound,” Gorski said. “It doesn’t Leti Lerma’s mark of 324 by four Earlier this season, head coach have to come right to her, she has rebounds. Andrea Gorski spoke highly of that mentality like any rebound is Brackmann still speaks with Brackmann because of the steady hers and every team needs someone Lerma on occasion and credits her for improvement and saw a bounce back like that.” guidance when she was a freshman. in the works for this season. Though That mentality may have been “Me and Leti’s game are kinda Brackmann is not the team’s leading instilled by Brackmann’s father, similar and she set a platform for scorer, her impact is not undermined, Bernd, who played soccer in Germany. me to try to reach,” Brackmann said. according to Gorski. At an early age, Chelsea was put on “We joke around sometimes about “She has put the team on her the soccer pitch before stepping on me breaking her rebounding record. I back several games,” Gorski said. the basketball court. don’t even know what it is or where “Sometimes I want her to be a little “Growing up I always played I’m at either.” more confident, but I think she has soccer because my dad and I didn’t That’s Brackmann. To her, it’s gotten to a consistent level where she even really think about basketball just the game. But it’s not all about feels like she can score on anyone and until fifth grade,” Brackmann said. rebounding. According to senior that’s what we need her to do … be “I was just that really tall kid, and forward Vanessa Markert, Brackmann able to take people one on one.” a guy asked me one day if I ever is now a leader on and off court the Although Brackmann wasn’t wanted to try basketball, and so I court. recruited to Bradley by the current started basketball and stopped soccer “Chelsea, this year, has really staff, Gorski knew she could bea because I was terrible at it.” stepped into a more of a leadership great player for the program. Brackmann says she looks to role on the court,” Markert said. “That “She was a really versatile post pursue a basketball career even after is not limited to the court, she is player who could play both ends of college hoops. She said even if she is also leading us in the classroom and the floor really well [as a freshman not picked up by a team abroad, she weight room. She is making sure she when I came to Bradley],” Gorski said. is prepared to continue her schooling is efficient every night, but also has “As her freshman year wore on, she at a medical school and continue to high standards for us as well.” developed that confidence and got on pursue her major health science. Forward Chelsea Brackmann first played Photo by Kayla Johnson. Markert also says her frontcourt the all-freshman team.” soccer during her childhood before counterpart has challenged her and In high school, Brackmann helped playing basketball. allowed her game to develop in turn. lead her high school team to a state

Baseball hits the ground running in Arkansas

BY LARRY LARSON take the 5-2 win. victory after two and two thirds plate towards the beginning of the us game in and game out to help our Off-staff Reporter Janssen started the game for innings of one hit ball, and redshirt season, warming up the bats after pitchers settle in.” Bradley and threw four innings, senior Alan Beer was credited with the offseason was not an issue for Currently, the Braves are in the Propelled by strong pitching and allowing two runs on just two hits. the team’s first save of the season Bradley, as the team scored 18 runs in midst of a four-game swing through consistent hitting, Bradley took two Cook took over in the fifth and held after a scoreless ninth. three games. three Tennessee cities, starting the of three games from Central Arkansas the Bears scoreless for five innings, Bradley fell short in the final game “Usually for the first three or four trip yesterday at Austin Peay. They last weekend in the team’s first series striking out nine on his way to of the set, 13-9. Junior Dan Bolt had weekends, pitching is just way ahead take on Belmont today, Lipscomb of the 2019 campaign. picking up the victory. the hot bat for the of the hitting, because we haven’t Saturday and Middle Tennessee “I was really happy with the way The next day, UCA again plated a Braves, picking up 5 RBI in the been able to be outside or see live Sunday. ADD WIN OR LOSS our club played and how we battled run first, picking up a 1-0 lead in the contest. pitching,” Dominguez said. “Our guys “[This trip] will be a real testing and how we competed,” head coach first. The pitching staff didn’t find the just made adjustments all weekend ground for us, because all four of Elvis Dominguez said. “Everybody Bradley snatched the lead in the same success they had in the first long. We got contributions up and those teams are picked to be near pretty much played and everybody second on a junior Luke Shadid bases two games, giving up 15 walks and 11 down the lineup from everybody.” the top of their respective leagues,” contributed.” loaded walk and a junior Brendan earned runs between six pitchers. Bolt said he trusts that the bats Dominguez said. “So, it doesn’t get In the first game, the Braves were Dougherty ground out. Shadid later “Our pitching staff did a will continue to stay hot and provide any easier. If you want to be the best led by solid pitching from seniors extended the lead to three with a two- phenomenal job on Friday and a cushion for the pitchers. you have to be the best.” Mitch Janssen and Cole Cook. run homer in the fourth. Saturday, and for whatever reason “With a team full of upperclassmen The first pitch for today’s game is After UCA grabbed a 2-0 lead in The Bears cut the lead down to one just couldn’t find the plate on and veteran players, who have been scheduled for 4 p.m. the third inning, the Braves rallied in the fifth, but the Braves bullpen Sunday,” Dominguez said. “But I was there and done it before, we knew for four runs in the fourth, and added shut the door the rest of the way to really happy with how we competed what to expect from pitch one,” an insurance run off a sophomore Eli wrap up the 4-3 win. in all aspects.” Bolt said. “Hitting is contagious and Rawlinson homer in the eighth to Junior Jed Moscot picked up the While some teams struggle at the getting off to a hot start will be big for A10 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019 SPORTS Logan Ketterer ONE-ON-ONE Finding a new pitch Will the AAF be successful? Yes vs. No

After the Super Bowl concludes On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Orlando the NFL season in early February, Apollos blew out the Atlanta football fans are normally left with Legends 40-6, and the San Antonio nothing to watch until the end of Commanders beat the San Diego the summer. Fleet 15-6. It was the first night of That was the case until the the brand new Alliance of American Alliance of American Football Football league. started its season a few weeks The San Antonio versus San ago. The league has captivated Diego game at least had some fans, featuring many former NFL competition, but only 435 total players and coaches trying to make passing yards and five interceptions a comeback and players who once by unknown starters Mike Bercovici excelled at the college level. and Logan Woodside came as a The AAF has a recipe to continue surprise. The two quarterbacks long-term success. It’s essentially wouldn’t make it a day in the NFL. just the NFL but has adopted new The quality at the quarterback rules that make the gameplay and position alone gave us a strong viewing experience better. indicator for the future of this First, the AAF has a sky judge. league. Along with the lack of any The ninth official watches from the superstars and the opposite system press box and has the power to call of a prospect-oriented league, the Former Bradley goalkeeper Logan Ketterer signed with the El Paso photo via El Paso Locomotive PC penalties or tell an official on the AAF will slowly become irrelevant. Locomotive PC this year. field to pick up a flag. The quarterback position in As an avid New Orleans football is essentially a celebrity Saints fan, I was outraged by the machine. Patrick Mahomes gave [to El Paso] tells you everything you Columbus Crew] and huge for my missed call at the end of the NFC America one outstanding year of BY JUSTIN LIMOGES Sports Reporter need to know about him,” DeRose growth,” Ketterer said. “I learned how Championship Game. If the NFL QB play and he’s now virtually said. “He could have been like a lot to play that good-looking game, so it had this rule, the right teams would the face of the NFL. People watch Bradley graduate and professional of other guys in the MLS, where you was big to learn that possession-style have been in the Super Bowl. football for the quarterbacks. goalkeeper Logan Ketterer has found stay for six or seven years and work soccer under the [current] national Another reason the AAF will be The AAF really doesn’t have that himself a new pitch to play on after your way from three to two to one [in team head coach, Gregg Berhalter, successful is because of the looser draw for fans. The quarterbacks in leaving the Columbus Crew of the starting position].” and Zack Steffen.” calling of penalties such as pass the AAF all are basically former MLS last year. He’s since landed at The former Brave joined The Ketterer officially signed for El interference. In the first weekend practice squad signal callers and the Southwest University Park in El Paso, Crew after being drafted in the fourth Paso Locomotive on Jan. 18, 2019. of games, fans saw hard hits on quality of play shows. Surrounding Texas. round, 71st overall, in the 2017 MLS The club will embark on its inaugural quarterback that reminded them them are a bunch of former draft Once a two-year redshirt on the SuperDraft. USL Championship season starting in of old time football. These hits busts and no names. There isn’t a Hilltop, the 6-foot-3 Wisconsin native At Bradley, he received two March. would’ve been pass interference notable players in the whole entire is now the starting shot-stopper for honorable mentions to the All- While El Paso is in the Division calls in the NFL and resulted in league. the USL Championship team, El Paso Missouri Valley Conference team II of the U.S. soccer league system, fines. As for the system, it could be a Locomotive FC. in 2015 and 2016, was named MVC in contrast to an MLS-caliber team, This philosophy of letting the feeder league for the NFL in theory, He learned what it means to be a Defensive Player of the Week four it served as an opportunity Ketterer players play has made fans happy to but the AAF is essentially the professional in Ohio, but is ready to times in two seasons and finished couldn’t turn down. see the physical sport getting back opposite. Instead of giving the NFL contribute to the new team. his career with a 1.37 goals-against “My agent did a lot of hard work to its core. young and exciting prospects, it’s “The two years I was [at average, good for tenth all-time in and found the right place for me,” I will concede the fact AAF picking up the unwanted players Columbus], I was able to prove I Bradley soccer history. Ketterer said. “You want to mesh with players are not the super stars of who showed a lack of talent and belong there and I’m able to be at the “What’s so unique about [Ketterer] the coaches and other players, and the NFL. The level of play isn’t as potential. [professional] level,” Ketterer said. is that he didn’t play for two years you want your style to match.” superb as it could be. As the league Of course the first weekend “Now, it’s time to go get the game [at Bradley],” DeRose said. “He sat Now, Ketterer is looking on begins to grow, I think it will act of the league generated decent experience.” behind a very talented No. 1. It’s so making the best impression he can at almost as a minor league for the ratings simply because people want Ketterer said that he was content silly. We want these kind of perfect his new club. He wants the team to be NFL and better players will filter something new, but each week with his new club and enjoys the glory stories. But this was the story of successful and to have a good start in into the league. the AAF will lose viewers simply diverse atmosphere. everything we hope life is about: you its first season. Overall, the AAF provides an because of a lack of interesting “It’s great [at El Paso] and all get better everyday, you’re patient “Well, I think we’re going to play excellent product for fans counting players and poor overall talent. the guys here are great people, with and you’re ready when your number the way we want to play, and we’re down the days until the beginning plenty of professionals around from is called. And, that’s what it is.” going to dictate the games we want to of training camp. different leagues and countries,” Ketterer made only one appearance dictate,” Ketterer said. “We’re going to Ketterer said. “We all want to play in two seasons for Columbus in his be successful. Every team is going to the beautiful game. We want to play debut against the Chicago Fire on say ‘We want to win the cup,’ but we possession style and playing from the June 6, 2018 where he started in the want things to fall into place the way back, which is nice for me.” fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup. we want them to.” Bradley head coach Jim DeRose, At the end of the 2018 MLS Ketterer’s new pitch has been who coached Ketterer from 2012 season, Columbus declined Ketterer’s found and now it’s time for him to to 2016, praised his move from The contract option. He had to find a defend it. Crew. franchise to join for the next season. “I think [Ketterer] choosing to go “It was a great two years [at the - COLE BREDAHL - MARSHALL MACALUSO

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BY JOSH SCHWAM hunted, not the hunters. BY ERIC GRAY keep these positive we have the skill said. Off-staff Reporter As conference champions, Off-staff Reporter to perform well.” Junior Megan Medinger has set Bradley finished 12th of 13 schools at Interim head coach Grant Escue goals for both herself and the team as In 2016-17, the Bradley men’s the NCAA Bryan Regional in Texas The Bradley women’s golf team is looking forward to seeing the she begins her third spring season. golf team finished seventh in a and therefore did not earn spot to the is beginning its spring season with upperclassmen share their expertise “My personal goals for the season nine school pool in the Missouri National Championship. high hopes. The team recently made with the future of the team, as well as are to keep improving each day and Valley Conference Championship. A “To make it past regionals we the trip to Lake Oconee, Georgia to being able to compete this year. each round,” Medinger said. “My year later, they became conference will have to be playing our best golf play in the Lake Oconee Invitational, “During the Missouri Valley goal for the team is to have each champions. Current senior Drake from top to bottom,” Bushong said. where they finished 16th of 17 Conference Preview in the fall, we person work hard every day and keep Bushong won Bradley’s first “No matter what Regional you are schools. finished second,” Escue said. “We kept improving everyday so we can be our individual championship since 1985 in all the teams there have a chance Returning six competitors from very detailed statistics concerning strongest when conference finally and became the third Brave overall to make it to the Nationals which last season, that played to a fourth how we played each hole during the gets here in April.” to claim the award. makes it very competitive.” place finish in the Missouri Valley conference preview. We will use the Peoria will have the chance to see It also was Bradley’s first MVC Michael Mounce, another Bradley Conference Championship. After spring to build strategies for playing the Braves compete March 30-31 at team championship that earned the senior, is prepared for a career year. the championship, junior Taylor each more effectively.” Weaverridge Golf Club when Bradley Braves their first NCAA Tournament He tied for second individually with Ledwein was named to the MVC all- The team sports three new hosts the Bradley Spring Invitational. appearance since 1955. Not much teammate Ethan Bruce in at last conference team, along with senior freshmen this year, with whom The participating teams have not went wrong for Bradley that day. years MVC championship, behind Frankie Saban. Escue is helping make the transition been named yet. But that was then, and this is Bushong. “I think for us to be successful this from high school to collegiate golf The team travels to Rio Grande, now. Of Bradley’s eight golfers, four spring, a big part of playing in various competition smoothly. Arizona this weekend to compete in Head coach Jeff Roche, who is are seniors. They are Mounce, his conditions, is focusing on things we “My goal is for our freshmen to the Rio Grande Invitational. entering his 14th year at the helm of brother Branden, Bushong and can control,” Ledwein said. “Our get acclimated to college golf and help men’s team knows it will not be easy Daniel Lensing. attitudes and mental state are huge the team achieve the goal of winning to repeat the success they had last “I would like to be known as the on the course so as long as we can a conference championship,” Escue year. The team according to him has group of seniors who worked hard already faced a significant hurdle. and fully supported and pushed “We haven’t been able to play everyone to get better on and off the much [because of the weather] so golf course,” Mounce said. “I believe we’re going to work our way into that the team will be in [a] great SPORTS BRIEFS it and try to peak at the right time,” place next year after our class leaves Roche said. and I can’t wait to see what they The Valley will not give the accomplish.” Sophomore soccer player Younes Dayekh announced he is transferring to Saint Mary’s Braves any favors. Southern Illinois, The team opens its spring season Drake, Illinois State and Missouri Monday and Tuesday in Spring, College of California. He was the second leading point scorer this past season and was State rounded out the top five teams Texas at the Colin Montgomerie at the conference tournament last Invitational. After that, the team will named MVC Freshman of the Year in 2017. year. All are returning this year, to have four other matches leading up challenge the Braves for their crown. to the MVC Championship, hosted - - - For the first time in the teams on April 22-23 by Missouri State. existence, the Braves will be the Junior Elisha Davis of the women’s basketball team has left the program. She was the

starting point guard at the beginning of the season. She fell out of rotation soon after

and averaged 0.8 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. From the circle they managed a from SOFTBALL weekend average of three walks page A12 - - - per game. Bradley’s pitchers had a combined total of 31 strikeouts for Women’s basketball suffered two loses against Southern Illinois and Missouri State “It’s not really about me. It’s the weekend. about the kids who have come Coming into this past weekend last weekend. They currently stand at 7-6 and fifth in the Missouri Valley Conference through this program and that Hayes said that it was important that have bought in and put in the the team didn’t focus on the amount standings with five games remaining. hard work and time to get us of wins they had heading into the those W’s.” weekend. - - - - Amy Hayes In addition, both Stoner and Softball head coach Hayes said that the depth of the The track team ran in the Alex Wilson Invitational at Norte Dame where senior Haran team is the key to the success. With 12 of the homeruns coming from Dunderdale placed second the 3,000-meter run with a time of 8:14.84. The team will home runs, 57 hits and 44 runs over underclassmen, the team showed the five games. that they didn’t have to rely on compete in the MVC Indoor Championships this weekend. They tied the NCAA DI record for experience. most home runs in an inning, hitting Hayes said that the - - - five in the sixth inning against San underclassmen performance was a Jose State. result of the leadership and influence The tennis team split its weekend matches, falling to UIC and beating SIU- Individually, junior catcher Kealia from upperclassmen. Wysocki set a school record for most “We have a group this year that Edwardsville. The team is 6-2 and freshman Bozana Lojpur was named the MVC single-game home runs with three. is pretty tight, that’s buying in, that Wysocki earned Missouri Valley really care about eachother and you Singles Player of the Week. Conference Player of the Week for can see that in the way we play,” her offensive performance. Hayes said. “We’re not letting the “[Player of the Week] just means ups and downs of the game affect us.” that I can,” Wysocki said. “I had a The Braves kick off another five tough fall with two big injuries. game weekend this Saturday, Feb. 23 Get your news in your inbox Coming back [from injury] means at 1:30 p.m. in Knoxville, Tennessee that I can do it.” against Louisville. Bradley will also The Braves only committed three play games against Kansas, No. 7 Sign up for our email newsletter today errors, down from 13 last weekend. Tennessee and Virginia. Visit BradleyScout.com/signup A12 THE SCOUT February 22, 2019

INSIDE: Softball wins big Soccer A10 Kaelia Wysocki tied an NCAA Women’s basketball A9 record in the win over San Jose State. @ScoutSportsDesk SPORTSSPORTS Page A11 www.BradleyScout.com Kealia Wysocki In and out of the Doghouse Drake halts win streak at four

BY ANTHONY LANDHAL Sports Editor The Tuesday night contest was tight with 7:07 left in the second half. The Braves led 59-58 over Drake, but then the referees hit junior Nate Kennell with a technical foul for protesting a non-call. Nearly one minute later, Bradley’s bench received a second technical for arguing a foul called on senior guard Dwanye Lautier-Ogunleye. The Braves found themselves down three with six minutes to go. The two technicals gave Drake the chance to build a lead of seven, 70-63. The Bulldogs kept the lead during a scoring drought for both teams in the last three minutes. After exchanging buckets, a Drake dunk put the Bulldogs up five with 13 seconds to go. Junior guard Darrell Brown tried to cut the lead to three but missed a layup and committed a quick foul to send Drake to the free throw line. Bradley lost 77-68, the biggest lead of the night for Drake. “The two technical fouls weren’t at a great time either at all for us,” Sophomore Elijah Childs secured a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss against Drake. photo by Kayla Johnson Bradley head coach Brian Wardle said in an interview with WMBD’s Dave Snell. “We just need to get smarter. the last four minutes. fouls and shot 3-for-13. Both Brown Sophomore Elijah Childs and with a buzzer-beating layup, but We can’t get so frustrated.” “They made big shots,” Wardle and senior Luqman Lundy picked up senior Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye neither team could extend a lead of There was only a nine-point said. “We did not, but we had our two fouls in the first half and finished kept the Braves in the game and six until the end of the game. difference in the final score. The best players shooting [those shots]. the game with four fouls apeice. were the only ones to score over 10 In contrast to Bradley’s shooting difference of made free throws tallied People like Darrell [Brown] have “We put ourselves in position points for the team. Childs recorded woes, five Drake players finished between the two teams: 25. been making those shots all year, so down the stretch to find a way to win a career-high 24 points on 11-16 with 10 or more points. Senior Brady Drake attempted 36 free throws, we like what we did, but you can’t this game, but the bottom line is that shooting along with nine rebounds. Ellingson led the team with 17 points. hitting 31. Bradley only attempted overcome the free throw discrepancy. it’s hard to overcome the free throws,” Lautier-Ogunleye followed up Childs’ Drake now sits atop the Missouri nine free throws and made six, You can’t.” Wardle said. “We were battling performance with 13 points, 10 Valley Conference with a record of committing 21 personal fouls and two Brown scored only nine points, foul trouble all game, shuffling the rebounds and three assists. 10-5. Bradley drops to a fifth-seed (7- technical fouls. Bradley struggled to the lowest amount since he scored lineups, and Darrell couldn’t get Bradley and Drake went back and 8) and will play Evansville at 1 p.m. convert necessary shots, only making one point in Bradley’s loss at Missouri going because he picked up two fouls forth throughout the majority of the tomorrow at Carver Arena. one of their last seven field goals in State January 26. He struggled with early in the game.” game. Drake went up six at halftime

Softball knocks it out of the park in New Mexico Hayes and Wysocki write their names in the record books

BY HERNAN GUTIERREZ Bradley started the weekend the all-time winningest coach in hard work and time to get us those pressing whenever we were down in Off-staff Reporter off with three tight wins against Bradley softball history after the W’s.” the game, Stoner said. “We trusted we Led by a record strong Montana, New Mexico State and Braves’ win on Friday against Despite the loss to finish out the would come back on offense.” performances at the plate, the Bradley Texas State. On Saturday night they Montana, bringing her to 208 wins. weekend, senior utility player Gabby Staying consistent from the plate Braves softball team were able to blew San Jose State out of the water “I think [passing the record] Stoner said the weekend was a big worked wonders for the Braves as close out the Troy Cox Classic in New with a 14-6 victory but dropped their means I’m old,” Hayes said. “It’s not confidence boost for the team and they brought in a team total of 22 Mexico this past weekend and win last game to New Mexico State 7-8 on really about me. It’s about the kids mentioned several keys to winning four of their five games. This brings Sunday. who have come through this program during the week. see SOFTBALL page A11 their overall record to 5-5. Head coach Amy Hayes became and that have bought in and put in the “Not getting nervous and not