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Vol. 122 | No. 13 | January 26, 2018 The Scout @bradley_scout Blood drive promotes healthy competition

BY KYLEE HIGGINS feel a great sense of gratification News Editor knowing they helped someone in need,” McGuire said. “And they enjoy Once again, Bradley and Illinois the juice and cookies.” State University solidified their In addition to helping those in rivalry by teaming up with the need, Challenge on 74 also serves as American Red Cross for the annual a way for Bradley students to inform Challenge on 74, a competitive blood the community, while attempting to drive between the two universities. donate more than ISU. Established in 2011, Challenge on “I think [this event] raises a lot 74 combats the shortage of blood of awareness as to how critical the donations that occur during the need for blood is,” Jessica Moreano, winter season. Like previous years, a sophomore international studies the blood drive was held in Markin and psychology double major said. Family Student Recreation Center “It gives students the opportunity to from Tuesday through Thursday. give back to the community without “Winter storms this month [have] actually having to get off [campus] forced many blood drives to cancel, because I know a lot of people don’t causing thousands of blood and have cars or transportation.” platelet donations to go uncollected,” According to Moreano, donating said external communications blood is an incredibly important, yet manager for the American Red Cross easy, decision for her to make. Laura McGuire. “Blood and platelet “I try to [donate blood] as much donations are urgently needed now as possible,” Moreano said. “I know so patients can continue to receive there’s such a critical need for it; Photos by Cenn Hall the life-saving treatments they need.” there’s always people who can use Students participate on the anmual Challenge on 74 blood drive on Tuesday in the performance court of the Markin Because of this, the three-day the blood, so I figure, why not? It Recreation Center. challenge not only serves as a way to helps someone out.” see which university can donate the McGuire said the ability to donate receive blood is through one another. shelves that help to save lives during 733-2767 to make an appointment. most blood, but also as a solution for blood is an opportunity to help others It’s a chance for others to give more emergencies.” Ask a representative for information. those in need of donations. in a unique way. life to patients in need. You never To donate blood, download the “The benefits of donating blood “Blood cannot be manufactured,” know when you or someone you love American Red Cross Blood Donor app, are countless. Many donors say they McGuire said. “The only way we can will need blood. It’s the blood on the visit redcrossblood.org or call (800)- Author addresses problematic denial of white supremacy

BY NELSON GUTIERREZ man from Arkansas and Mississippi. What around.’ But no – we keep opting for the Copy Editor results is an autobiographical journey of racial advantage.” introspection on where prejudice – namely, During his speech, Billings discussed the From the fields of the South, to a bus on white supremacy – derives from. ingrained conceptions of prejudice within Montgomery and even to present day – a “I believe that the anger is based on the our brains. He even demonstrated this in human design flaw looms over mankind’s internalization of a lie,” Billings said during real time by having the audience finish ability to coexist. his speech. “The lie that was made back at popular derogatory statements, such as, David Billings, historian and author of the start of this nation … a social contract: “A woman’s place is in the …” and others, “Deep Denial: The Persistence of White each group of white people will live better segueing into racially charged. Supremacy,” visited Bradley on Monday to than the one preceding him.” For Kristen Mueller, a sophomore deliver a speech in Hayden-Clark Alumni But the lineage of power passed on marketing major, the speech made her Center on his experience of racism from the by status of race does not have to occur, uncomfortable, but it also offered the perspective of a white southerner. according to Billings. opportunity to mull through her thoughts Well aware of the contradiction of this “We have a legacy, and it can be passed on the message Billings was sending. idea, Billings said he builds his views from down to our progeny,” Billings said. “And that very thought, using his experiences to they’re basically saying, ‘I don’t think you Photos by Cenn Hall organize against racism. can keep that promise any longer.’ We are see DENIAL Author David Billings addresses an audience on Monday in According to Billings, he incorporates suffering. But I say, ‘If you’re suffering, Page A8 the Hayden-Clark Alumni Cneter. an intimate knowledge of history into his why don’t you join up with others who own experience as a working class white are suffering, and we can turn this thing A2 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 NEWS BRIEFS POLICE REPORTS Bradley prepares for winter weather to continue • BUPD officers responded to a report of a male student breaking a window to gain building access at 4:15 a.m. Jan. 20 at Geisert Hall. Despite the warmer temperature , winter is far from over in the Midwest, and the Hilltop is A male student called police after hearing a banging noise on the door, and the officers located another male student by the elevators inside prepared for continued severe weather conditions in the next few weeks. the entrance. Officers noticed a large window was broken next to the entrance, and the student had a small cut on his wrist and cheek. Bradley University follows the Inclement Weather Policy, which can be found under The officers then asked the male if he broke the window, which he the Human Resources tab on the Bradley website. It outlines a number of procedures denied. The student did not have a Bradley ID on him but was identified to be followed in the event of a winter storm or severe temperature drop, such as class as a student. The officers watched video surveillance of the entrance and saw the student kicking the window until it broke and climbing into the cancellations and office closures. building. The student was placed under arrest and taken to Peoria County Jail. Students, faculty and staff are also encouraged to relocate their cars from Elmwood, Bradley and St. James streets to parking decks after it snows so plows can easily remove snow from • A female student reported damage to the front door of her residence the roads. at 2:22 a.m. Jan. 20 at the 1400 block of Fredonia Avenue. Officers arrived at the residence, and the student said she heard some- thing or someone hit the front door. When she looked outside to check, Student Senate looks to fill seats she saw four or five people running down the street. BUPD officers found damage done to the door, and checked video For the spring semester, a number of new Student Senate seats are now vacant and in need of surveillance the next day. They saw a male hit the door with his shoulder student representatives to fill them. one time, and one of the house residents identified the male as a student. Police contacted the male, and he said he didn’t intend to damage the door. Student senate is currently looking for one sophomore, two seniors and one at-large (any The student was arrested. undergraduate student) senator. • Patrolling officers found a group of male students carrying a large Interested students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, be currently enrolled in classes at Bradley outdoor umbrella at 12:20 a.m. Jan. 19 at 2117 W Farmington Rd. and be able to attend all Student Senate meetings on Mondays. The officers witnessed the group playing with the umbrella. The males went into a fraternity residence on Fredonia Avenue. The officers talked with the fraternity president, and the group of males went with the Those interested can contact Speaker of the Assembly Kelsey Vogt at [email protected]. officers to return the umbrella to the bar where it was stolen. edu by 7 p.m. Jan. 27. Candidates are asked to prepare a statement of interest to share at the No charges were pressed against the group. Student Senate General Assembly Meeting 5 p.m. Jan. 29. • Officers responded to a report from the dormitory staff after they Movie Club to screen ‘77 comedy conducted a drug search at 10:20 p.m. Jan. 21 at 821 N Duryea Place. The officers collected a bag of suspicious white powder from the dorm search and entered it as evidence. The Movie Club will show “Stroszek,” a film about a German man recently released from prison. BUPD officers later discovered the powder was a pre-workout sup- In pursuit of a better life, he leaves Europe and settles in rural Wisconsin with a ragtag group plement. of unlikely friends. The 1977 film is directed by Werner Herzog.

“Stroszek” will be shown in the Marty Theater of the Student Center basement at 7 p.m. Jan. 29. The screening is free to attend, and a discussion of the movie will follow. January 26, 2018 THE SCOUT A3 NEWS J-term: Around the world in two weeks BY HALEY JOHNSON “I had been wanting to study these traits and only acknowledged sights and locations, Gaska said especially first time travelers, because Copy Editor abroad since my freshman year, so I the beauty,” Gaska said. “Due to the there was just as much culture to the people of England speak English, waited until the opportune moment daily journals we wrote and essays experience on the streets of Paris. so it makes it easy to explore the city While most students enjoyed for the experience to work within completed, I was able to understand The only issue Gaska said she came and communicate with the [British winter break cozied up by a fire my schedule,” Gaska said. “This was the culture on a deeper level, and across was the language barrier. People],” Rapp said. or spending time with family and my second time leaving the United it helped enhance the beauty of the “There were those who spoke Both Gaska and Rapp said friends at home, some opted to take States, and I chose Paris because of city.” English and some who didn’t, but it they were able to absorb valuable classes. More than that, other J-term its beauty and exotic [and] unique Senior nursing major Aaron Rapp didn’t stop the group from enjoying knowledge and experience to take students opted to travel abroad. culture.” also took the travel writing course the culture and picking up some back to Bradley. Senior Interactive Media major Time was spent both inside and but did so from London. French words along the way,” Gaska “Look for a class that will benefit Hannah Gaska and her fellow ENG outside the classroom as students “The location of London allowed said. “It allowed me to see a new your college development and plan 302: Travel Writing classmates flew worked on assignments for over two me to explore the city and write about perspective on life and helped me to your schedule to make room. There is to Paris for a brief study abroad trip, hours each morning and traveled on my travels. I could not have done this grow as an individual.” no need to cause unnecessary stress,” lasting two weeks. While visiting the class excursions throughout the city. in Peoria,” Rapp said. “London is a Rapp said he found his trip to be a Gaska said. “Most importantly, do it. Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and other “Travel Writing brought to light very historic city, so it allowed lots of lot less difficult in England, where he No matter where you go, you won’t “mainstream” sights, she said she also many of the historical aspects of Paris. information to write about.” was not as easily “lost in translation.” regret the experience.” uncovered a lot about the culture. As a tourist, I would have ignored Shuttling to and from the different “London makes it easy for students,

Photos via Aaron Rapp and Hannah Gaska Left: Bradley students Cooper Kaplan, Jack Donahue. Aaron Rapp, and Jon Spray at a Chelsea vs. Arsenal football match. Right: Students Jackie Payne, Hannah Gaska, and Eric Eisele visit the Château de Versailles.

Bradley alum shares personal journey through art

sophomore graphic design major, our students through their direct said. “Incorporating your own art interaction with the exhibition, is something that is actually really lecture and with the artist himself beneficial to the job, and you can during student critiques,” Buczynski create some awesome and original said. “It is our hope that students things.” [were] inspired and challenged by This was the first time Kaminski the exhibition.” and his wife, also a Bradley alum, had returned to campus since the mid ‘80s. According to faculty, they formally invited the couple because they believe Kaminski’s work is impactful. “Kaminski’s visit will provide an enriching educational experience to

BY HANNAH SNIDMAN working professional, especially one Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, which News Reporter who started their journey at Bradley.” served as a large inspiration for 15 In addition to a successful graphic years of his work. Artist and Bradley alum Ken design career, Kaminski also paints “Hearing an experience is much Kaminski (‘84) presented a Visual and exhibits around the world. He more valuable than reading about Voices Lecture at the Horowitz currently works as an artist in the it in a textbook,” Patricia Díaz Auditorium in the GCC. A reception Cave Creek community of Arizona. Velázquez, sophomore photography folled the lecture in the Heuser Art “Like any visiting artist, designer and journalism major, said. “You can Gallery. or photographer, students get to see take inspiration from anything and Studying graphic design in his time art as it should be viewed; ‘In the turn it into something spectacular if at Bradley, Kaminski’s exhibition, “A flesh,’ so to speak,” Gary Will, chair of you put in the effort.” Retrospective,” is currently displayed the art department, said. “Kaminski’s Kaminski outlined his entire in Heuser Art Gallery and will be set exhibition is a ‘retrospective,’ which is career in his lecture, from college up through Feb. 16. a great title as it really demonstrates to the corporate realm and beyond. “We chose to bring Ken to the evolving, changing direction his He advised students to utilize social campus because he is the epitome of paintings have taken over the years.” media, market themselves, build a successful alum,” Erin Buczynski, During the lecture, Kaminski’s relationships and have persistence. director of galleries, exhibitions and paintings were displayed in a rotation “I learned that graphic design is Photos by Amy Trompeter collections, said. “It is important for schedule on a projector behind him. more of a creative position than I Bradley alum and artist Ken Kaminski lectured in Horowitz Auditorium last our students to hear directly from a He discussed his reactions to the may have expected,” Harland Reid, evening. A4 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 NEWS Local business pops up near campus

BY MADDIE GEHLING to make a new one called ‘Be Brave’ Editor-in-Chief with ghost pepper. So it’ll be pretty hot, if you’re brave enough to try it.” A new gourmet popcorn shop has Summers said starting a local opened on W. Bradley Avenue, just business is a tough thing to do right down the street from University Hall. now, but persistence is getting him Pop-Ups Gourmet Popcorn will serve through. its popcorn treats to Bradley students “Now business is very slow, so and Peoria locals alike. you have to just keep telling yourself Pop-Ups was recently created by it’s going to pick up and be positive,” Jody Summers, who has been making Summers said. “Lots of times, I’m and selling popcorn in the Peoria area there 14 hours a day. It’s time for 10 years. consuming but rewarding, so you “I’ve been doing gourmet popcorn have to be positive and tell yourself at fairs and festivals,” Summers said. it’s a rewarding adventure.” “But I got tired of loading a truck up Situating Pop-Ups so close to every weekend and setting up and campus was a driving factor for moving. I’ve always wanted my own Summers when he was picking out place, and I finally found the right a location. one I think.” “Knowing we’re right across from Among its 50 popcorn flavors, campus, by Bacci’s and St. Mark’s Pop-Ups sells classic flavors like school … there’s a very captive cheese and caramel. But Summers audience at that location. We’re said he is also excited to share some definitely looking forward to the of his more uncommon creations. university business,” Summers said. “We have a flavor called ‘Pub Pop-Ups is located at 1212 W. photo by Maddie Gehling Corn’ – a mixture of buffalo and Bradley Ave. Starting next week, the Pop-Ups Gourmet Popcorn is a new popcorn shop located at 1212 W. Bradley Avenue. ranch; it’s got a nice bite to it, but store will be open from 5 p.m. to 11 it’s very smooth,” he said. “Our bacon p.m. and open Wednesday through cheddar is a top-seller … We’re going Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.

Students showcase skills on worldwide stage

internship in 2012 solidified the received advice that played a large BY AJ LAMB future of the partnership. part in her decision to apply for the Senior Copy Editor “I’m always talking to NBC, seeing internship. how our students do, [because] “Being a sports communication During the month of February, they’re up against some schools who major, something that Bradley has 12 Bradley students will have the have some pretty big reputations,” taught me is to always say ‘Yes’ to the opportunity to intern for NBC Sports Gullifor said. “I did that after the opportunities you’re given [because] to assist with the broadcast of the first summer games in London, first you never know where that is going world’s largest sporting event. This thing I did when I was done, I called to lead you,” Snyder said. “This is year, five students will work in South them … they said, ‘Let’s put it this [just] my way of getting my foot in Korea while seven students will be way, the next time we need interns, the door into a really hard industry, located in NBC Sports’s headquarters we’re calling Bradley first,’ which was and it’s definitely something I’m in Stamford, Connecticut. outstanding.” really looking forward to.” Since 2010, Bradley students have Some of this year’s interns credit Snyder said she is also interested interned for NBC Sports, which offers the opportunity to work with the to see all the work that goes into students internship opportunities Olympics as part of their decision to broadcasting such a large-scale event. during both the Summer and Winter come to Bradley. “I would love to take away how Olympic Games. “I first heard about this internship to report on the story and just kind “We actually got the agreement when I was in high school, and there of the behind-the-scenes of how they in fall of 2010 for the Olympics of was a representative from Bradley that put on a mega-sporting event to … summer 2012,” Paul Gullifor, professor came,” senior sports communication billions of people all over the world,” and associate chair of the department major Sam Dintruff said. “I told her Snyder said. “I think it’s definitely of communication, said. “So we’d that I was interested in the sports an experience people should [have] logo via NBC met with NBC, and we got them to communication [program], and she once in their lifetime whether they’re 12 Bradley students will intern for NBC Sports in February, with five working commit to us about a year and a half said, ‘We actually sent a handful of working it or [watching it].” in South Korea and seven in Stamford, Connecticut. before the Summer Olympics, so our students to the Olympics for Sochi,’ Gullifor said faculty and staff first actual participation was in the ... so I took a look at their sports of the Bradley community have 2012 Summer Olympics in London.” [communication] program, and the contributed to the department with really gratifying,” Gullifor said. “It credit.’ And that’s what happens here. According to Gullifor, the internship was probably a quarter of this program and are a large part of reminds me of that old saying, ‘It’s Nobody really cares who gets the impression made by the first group the reason I came to Bradley.” its success. amazing what can be accomplished credit. We’re all just so excited for of students who participated in the Senior Danielle Snyder said she “The generosity and support is when nobody cares who gets the the students.”

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From tennis to teacher

BY DAN KAMINSKI back for my students.” “Professor Antunovic is one of OF Off-staff Reporter A standout tennis player in my favorite professors at Bradley,” HUMANS THE HILLTOP her teenage and college years, she Madison Scanlan, a senior sports Most people have never been competed for the Hungarian National communication major, said. out of the country, nor have they Tennis Team at the World University “I took her for a required sports been offered a Division I athletic Games. This ultimately lead her [communication] class my junior scholarship before. For assistant to receive a scholarship to DePaul year, and I loved her so much that professor of sports communication University in Chicago, where she I’ve taken two more classes with Dunja Antunovic, both of these would play for the Blue Demons her during my senior year. Professor accomplishments are her reality. while getting her undergraduate Antunovic has vast and extensive Currently, in her third year degree. knowledge in multiple areas: global teaching at Bradley, she specializes Her love of the sport persisted perspectives, women and gender as in global media systems, sports past playing, according to Antunovic. well as athletes with disabilities.” communication and cultural diversity “I even stayed on to coach a little More than that, Scanlan said classes. Antunovic teaches primarily before I went to graduate school, Antunovic cares about not only the upper level 300 or 400 level classes which was a rewarding experience” academic development of students that tackle in-depth issues in the Antunovic said. “DePaul’s program but also the professional success of sports world related to advertising, gave me an opportunity to get an students. media coverage and ethics. education in America, so it was nice “[Antunovic] plays a vital role Something that makes Antunovic’s to give back for a bit.” in the creation and execution of the teaching style unique is her ability to Antunovic went on to earn her annual [Charley] Steiner Symposium share global and cultural experiences, master’s in journalism from Penn each fall,” Scanlan said. “This past which stem from her personal State and began looking for a full- Steiner Symposium, she reached out experiences in Europe in addition to time teaching job. me personally and helped me meet research she conducts while visiting “I was looking for a job full time and make connections with Charley family in Hungary. Born in Serbia in academia, and Bradley’s opening Steiner, Larry King and Emily Kaplan, and raised in Hungary, Antunovic’s came on my radar,” Antunovic said. a National NHL reporter for ESPN.” DUNJA ANRUNOVIC background gave her a different “After a phone call, a visit and According to Antunovic, she perspective on life, culture and sports. subsequent consideration, I found believes both her and the students she photo by Cenn Hall Antunovic is in her third year teaching at Bradley University. Her coursework “I go back frequently, the myself doing what I wanted to do teaches benefit from having classes includes classes on sports communication, global media systems and media long breaks provide the perfect since graduate school.” together. ethics. opportunity to visit during the Students who have taken “I love the classes I teach, I feel holidays or summer,” Antunovic said. Antunovic’s courses said they enjoy like I can offer students a broader “I also do some research pertaining to taking the wide range of classes she perspective about the field they are my class topics and try to bring [it] teaches. studying,” Antunovic said. A6 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 NEWS THE SCOUT

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Managing Editor: Sammantha Election participation should be taken more seriously Dellaria [email protected] The topic of voting often loses voters. It can be as simple as choosing with students expressing how they like to see something similar to what News Editor: Kylee Higgins its popularity after election season. who will sit on Bradley’s Student were upset over Trump’s victory. But, Northwestern University has done, [email protected] November passes and people step Senate, or it could be for a matter that perhaps this dissonance could have such as setting up a voter registration down off their soapboxes and stop impacts the lives of individuals across been avoided if the voter turnout table at move-in day or at the annual Senior Copy Editor: AJ Lamb preaching about the importance of the country. for the election reflected more activities fairs. (SEE HEADLINE A7) [email protected] voter turnout and “using your voice.” For example, this academic year, participation. But just as we’d like to see where But at the end of the day, you some Bradley students were greatly There was only a 36.95 percent the committee goes, we’d also like Senior Copy Editor: David DeMeo would be hard-pressed to find affected when they weren’t able voter turnout in the third precinct to see our peers hold themselves [email protected] someone who thought voting should to receive their Monetary Award of Peoria for the 2016 election, accountable for the future and get out be taken lightly. Bradley’s decision to Program (MAP) grant in time due to according to a report published in the to register and vote. Democracy isn’t Copy Editor: Sara Fessler form a Civic Engagement Committee, Illinois budget woes. Peoria Journal Star. That staggeringly passive – and we shouldn’t be, either. [email protected] with the goal of getting students to This issue is something that can low figure should certainly motivate register to vote earlier this semester, be improved by electing responsible students to act. Copy Editor: Haley Johnson is a step in the right direction. candidates into office, candidates Voting isn’t just a right – it’s a [email protected] h This committee has the goal of who can keep the welfare of their privilege many around the world do s Ba getting 2,000 new Bradley students constituents in mind. However, not have. It’s not just a game adults Copy Editor: Nelson Gutierrez Kyler registered to vote by November 2018 electing these candidates requires play, either. How can so many of us [email protected] – and just like voting, the committee active participation in the voting take that for granted and ignore an should be taken seriously. process. election? News Reporter: Hannah Snidman The fact of the matter is that In November 2016, the Bradley The Scout is excited to see [email protected] voting – or not voting – can have campus reacted to the election of what the new Civic Engagement significant impact on the lives of current president Donald Trump, Committee accomplishes and we’d Sports Editor: Cole Bredahl [email protected]

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Oscar Noms - British Baes - Chicago West The American Nightmare BY LARISSA MORELAND Off-staff Reporter The United States is nicknamed the “melting pot” because immigrants workers are forced to leave the country, drop out of school or work illegally. from all over the world come to share their cultures and live out what is Due to the high number of jobs that would be lost, experts speculate the U.S. known as the “American Dream.” could lose up to $200 billion – a number that will be hard to recover from.

Though many people say they support culture and diversity, once the Contrary to the idea of undocumented immigrants being criminals, studies term “undocumented immigrants” is mentioned, they are quick to show immigrants are actually less likely to commit crime than American-born turn their heads. With the end of DACA becoming a terrifying reality, citizens. On top of this, immigrants with criminal records are not eligible for it seems there is a perception that undocumented immigrants are DACA. By ending DACA, we are not preventing crime, we are preventing dangerous, selfish or undeserving of citizenship. people from getting an education, feeding a family and living a life they deserve.

I have seen people dehumanize immigrants in the most belittling ways, Want to make a difference? Call your local Congressperson to make your voice yet no one seemed to actually care because it didn’t affect them. I mean, heard and protect our nation’s dreamers. how hard can it be for someone to just get their citizenship and be a legal citizen?

Well, during my senior year of high school, everything I thought I knew came shattering down.

Adopted from South Korea when I was just 10 months old, I grew up living the ideals of the American Dream – studying hard in school, getting involved in the community and giving back to those in need. I had a driver’s license, held multiple jobs and enjoyed all of the benefits of being a citizen. My senior year, I was ecstatic because I was accepted into Bradley, the college I wanted to attend.

I was filling out FAFSA, just as nearly every senior in high school does, but things did not run quite as smoothly as expected. My FAFSA would not go through because of an error under my social security information, something I found very strange.

On April 1, 2016, I made the call to the social security administration, expecting a relatively quick fix. However, after giving them my information, I got an answer I had not expected.

“Ma’am, you are not a legally documented citizen of the United States.” Was this some sort of sick April Fool’s joke? There seemed to be no other Avoid cabin fever sort of logical explanation to how this possibly could have happened. My parents had gone through every legal step necessary to ensure I was a BY LISA STEMMONS citizen. Voice Editor Although it’s not a psychiatric diagnosis, according to clinical psychologist Josh I immediately went to the social security office to straighten things Klapow, doctors far and wide do acknowledge its existence. It has been heavily out. I remember being given a ticket labeled “Resident Alien” with an stigmatized due to horror films featuring individuals who are cooped up over ID number and sulking in my chair realizing this was how I was being long period of times and “go crazy,” but it’s still very commonplace. identified. Sobbing to an emotionless social security worker on the other side of a glass window, I was frustrated as to how I was thrusted into this Currently, we’ve had unseasonably warm weather, but during those stretches situation. of negative temperatures and wind chills, it’s important to be proactive. The simplest solution is to find natural sunlight whenever possible. If possible, join I came to learn there were some complications with my immigration a gym with a walking track with an atrium. This way, you can keep moving and case, and my files were not properly transferred. In turn, my status was still get some rays. never changed, and I was an undocumented immigrant for nearly 17 years. Also, avoid foods that often lead you to feeling more lethargic and irritated. Bananas, eggs, nuts, pineapple, cheese and dark chocolate are just a few of the Eventually, I was lucky enough to be able to get things fixed and finally foods that are high in serotonin – good foods for good moods. become a full citizen, but others are not as lucky as I was. By ending DACA, nearly 700,000 immigrants could face potential deportation from Lastly, the best suggestion is also often the least favorable; find indoor activities the “melting pot” and lose their ability to work at their jobs, study in you are less inclined to do when the weather is nice out and tackle those school or live with their families. projects. Reorganizing closets, sifting through files and doing laundry will leave you feeling accomplished without ever leaving the house. On top of this, the end of DACA would affect the entire United States economy, and not in a good way. Without the protection DACA offers, B2 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 Oscar Overload BY LISA STEMMONS Voice Editor On Tuesday morning the Academy announced the list of Oscar nominations in all 24 categories. What follows are some hot takes from yours truly, as well as fun facts and firsts for this year’s list.

- Christopher Nolan finally got an Oscar nom! After “Interstellar,” “The Dark Night” and “Inception,” he’s done it! - Rachel Morrison is the first female cinematographer to be nominated … EVER. - Octavia Spencer is tied with Viola Davis with three Oscar noms as a black actress, the highest of all time. - No February release has been nominated for best picture since “Silence of the Lambs” in 1991. - Michael Stuhlbarg is the first actor since John C. Reilly in 2001 to have a major role in three Best Picture noms in the same year. - Saoirse Ronan received her third Oscar nom for “Lady Bird” at age 23. - Meryl Streep beat her own record. Wooo . what a shocker. - Denzel joins the eighth nom club with Marlon Brando, Peter O’Toole, Jack Lemmon and Al Pacino.

- The Academy did not snub James Franco. He can take his Golden Globe, and be happy. - Woody Harleson had a better performance in “The Glass Castle” than “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” - “The Florida Project” did not get snubbed from the best picture category. The same goes for “Wonder Woman” in any category besides possibly visual effects. - I’m a firm believer of the vastly under-discussed anti-ginger movement in Hollywood. Amy Adams was ignored last year for her phenomenal performance in “Arrival” and now Jessica Chastain in “Molly’s Game.” - Yes, it is weird “The Shape of Water” didn’t get nominated in the makeup category. However, I’m OK with it because it still ended up with the most noms, rounding out at 13. - Here are 13 movies from 2017, some of which were not nominated at all, that are far less atrocious than “The Shape of Water”: “Stronger,” “Battle of the Sexes,” “The Big Sick,” “Baby Driver,” “mother!,” “All the Money in the World,” “Atomic Blonde,” “The Disaster Artist,” “Kong: Skull Island,” “Call Me By Your Name,” “Gifted,” “The Mountain Between Us” and “To The Bone.” January 26, 2018 THE SCOUT B3

British heartthrobs set to get hitched

BY MADDY WHITE Let’s face it, there’s no one better out there than Harry, and that’s before AssistantVoice Editor adding the “prince” factor. As for Sheeran, over 7 billion people have to live BOOM … and just like that, millions of hearts were shattered by two with the fact that their future partner will never be as romantic as him. handsome, British men. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, naturally. However, as long as Tom Holland, Theo James and Dev Patel remain on the If you were planning on “dancing in the dark” with Ed Sheeran “between market for a while longer, I think we will survive. your arms,” you might need to find a last-minute substitute, because our redheaded master of melody is now engaged.

Rumor has it Sheeran alluded to his proposal in his recent collaboration with Taylor Swift prior to the announcement of his engagement in the song “End Game.” He raps, “This end game is the one, with four words on the tip of my tongue.”

Hopefully, this event in Ed’s life will only inspire a magical post-marriage album and endless serenades, despite the fact that now we’ll all know who he’s actually singing about. I can only wonder how that will work out though with the only possible album name left being “Subtraction.”

Not as recent, but just as alarming, another British ginger has been swept away right before our eager eyes. Prince Harry is also off the market. If you were planning on finessing your way into the royal family, unfortunately those opportunities are gone. There is zero possibility for a “Prince & Me” sequel until George is of age.

Prince Harry proposed to actress Meghan Markle in October in the cutest not-so-royal way. Apparently the couple was trying to roast a chicken together when the prince got down on one knee. Wow, how cute, they make their own dinners, just like you and me.

The royal wedding will take place in April, and we can already guess how boujee this event will be considering their estimated budget is $34 million.

But after years of Sheeran’s sweet songs and Prince Harry memes, it pains me to eliminate more potential suitors from the single population to fantasize about.

Social Media Savagery Hot topic of the week: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their new baby girl Chicago West into the world. B4 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 DISTRACTIONS Crosswords Classifieds Classified ads can be submitted to the Scout Office in Sisson Hall Across Down 319 or by calling the Scout office at (309) 677-3067. Please submit classified ads by 5 p.m. Monday for inclusion in the Friday issue.

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ON SCOUT THE STREET What was one memorable thing you did over break?

“Seeing my family. It was “…Getting to sleep more than nice to see my brother.” two hours a night.” - Freshman nursing major – Sophomore undecided Tessa Stovall engineering major Kyler Bash

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hadn’t seen them in a long time. M “I got to see ‘Wicked’ in a r Chicago.” – Sophomore criminal justice major sh al d Marshall Winstead l r Winstead ea – Junior mechanical engineering H nda major Amanda Heard Ama BY KAYLEE CECHINI Off-staff Reporter photos by Kaylee Cechini design by Amy Trompeter

New campus committee aims to activate voters

BY SARA FESSLER actually used their vote. of margins, passed a state budget campuses and looking at trying to plays a role in registering.” Copy Editor How will Bradley try to avoid this that released that money to Bradley implement those same strategies.” To The committee is popular among fallout? According to Brad McMillan, students.” start, the committee will be meeting students so far. Of those looking Millennials are notorious for leader of the committee and Executive McMillan also said some of the with leaders from Illinois PIRG next to join is junior marketing and not showing up in elections, but Director of the Institute for Principled recent tax bill proposals weren’t week, an organization that led the international business double major universities across the nation are Leadership in Public Service, the going to allow students to deduct charge on the new voter registration Isabella Heidenreich. making efforts to combat the young committee is composed of students interest on student loans while also law that Illinois passed last year. “It’s a right, but it’s a privilege to generation’s absence in the polls. and staff, and they hope McMillan said he pick who is leading us,” Heidenreich For instance, in 2016, Northwestern to help students realize has also looked at said. “Technically [the government] University saw over a 15 percent their vote matters. Northwestern, which does work for us, and I think that not increase in the number of students “[We want students “It’s a right, but it’s a privilege to encourages their students enough people are informed on the registered to vote. This means 91 to] connect the dots pick who is leading us." on move-in day to stop vote or even the candidates.” percent of their student population between them being - Isabella Heidenreich by the voter registration The committee will kick-start their had the opportunity to vote during the engaged civically and junior marketing and international business major table. campaign this upcoming week on November 2016 election, according to recognizing that [voting] Prospective Wednesday, according to McMillan. Northwestern’s website. does impact the issues committee member and “We welcome all students that While such data isn’t available that they care about,” senior political science have an interest in joining the at Bradley, The Hilltop’s new Civic McMillan said. and public relations committee and participating in this Engagement Committee will be McMillan said voting is important making graduate assistantships double major Katie Goldsmith said a effort to do so,” McMillan said. working with Northwestern and for many students, because sometimes taxable income. reason students don’t vote is because Any interested students should other universities alike in hopes of results impact them directly, as with The committee wants to make they do not know how to register. contact McMillan directly by emailing registering 2,000 Bradley students to MAP grants. both registering to vote and being “I know a lot of students [email protected]. vote by the November 2018 election. “The Monetary Assistance informed to vote as easy as possible. complained that it was hard to But out of that 91 percent of Program (MAP) dollars impacts 1,200 McMillan said the committee will be register to vote,” Goldsmith said. Northwestern students, still only 64 Bradley students this year,” McMillan looking at “best practices and models “They didn’t know the process, so I percent of those registered voters said. “The state, by the narrowest that have worked on other college think it’s really beneficial if Bradley A8 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018 NEWS Complex construction makes strides

BY DAVID DEMEO outside my office window and saw a Senior Copy Editor group of engineers working in below zero weather, which shows [their commitment]. It is amazing to see The previous home to business everything orchestrated in ‘just-In- students was sacrificed for time’ fashion.” something greater this past summer, Currently, the project is still in its as Bradley executed the construction early construction phase, but Akers of the Business and Engineering said he has noticed visible progress. Complex in place of Baker Hall. “So far they have laid the Displaced business students have foundation, made the basement and used Campustown classroom walls and constructed the structure accommodations, while the building necessary for a first floor to be is constructed until the determined built, which is the next step,” Akers completion date of 2019. said. “Overall, it is about 20 percent According to Lex Akers, dean of complete.” the Caterpillar College of Engineering As for the engineering and Technology, construction of department’s current home, Jobst the building has been efficiently Hall, students will attend a couple following plans. more semesters in its classrooms, “Construction is right on time, according to Akers. so the date [for completion] has “Students will have class in Jobst not changed,” Akers said. “The for one more year,” Akers said. “They main portion of the building will will tear down the building in the be completed in the summer of fall of 2019.” 2019. Both engineering and business With any large-scale construction students will begin class in their new project comes large-scale finances, building in the fall of 2019.” concept design via Bradley University and Akers said those in charge of the According to Lex Akers, dean of the Caterpillar College of ENgineering, construction for the new Business and Engi- The project appears to be Business and Engineering Complex neering Complex is on schedule. successful due in part to both sound understand this aspect. logistics and a strong commitment to “Construction so far is within the construction of the building from budget and is expected to not exceed $120 million dollar complex. One of [of the Business and Engineering underclassmen are rejoicing in the the workers involved, according to the budget anytime in the future,” those students is sophomore finance complex] once I’m a senior and knowledge that the moment will Akers. Akers said. major, Kyle Forti. I’m glad I get to have classes there come within their stay at Bradley. “I am just amazed at the Students on campus also see “It is cool seeing [the building] instead of Campustown. orchestration of all the things that progress made in the Business and progress, knowing it will actually be It may be a bit too early to have to occur sequentially,” Akers Engineering project and look forward finished in time” Forti said. “I can’t count down the days until the said. “Just the other day, I was looking to the day they can step inside the wait to be able to have classes inside complex reaches completion, but

“I think that it’s important that DENIAL we listen to multiple perspectives on continued from page A1 issues that are important to us,” Amos said. “I think that it’s important for social work students particularly to “It was strange,” Mueller said. “A have an understanding of what gives lot of what he said points to these rise to some of our cultural beliefs. awful problems, and how they’re kind And I think … It’s important to have of stored in our brains without us a dialogue.” even knowing it. And that’s half the Billings currently serves as battle right there … self-awareness.” a trainer and organizer with The Nancy Amos, assistant professor People’s Institute for Survival of social work, helped organize the and Beyond, as well as New York event and said Billings’ message University and other organizations to was the perfect vehicle for her and combat racism. students majoring in social work.

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309-648-4652  January 26, 2018 A9 SPORTS THE SCOUT Tennis season preview-cornering the MVC title BY ANTHONY LANDAHL Winning the Missouri Valley Sports Reporter Conference seems to be the The Bradley women’s tennis unanimous team goal. Players said team opens its new season with its they feel the time is right to take first match on Jan. 26 against South the next major step to obtaining the Missouri State. Head coach Matt sought after crown. Tyler, now in his fifth season on the “I always think we can go higher,” Hilltop, led the team to 12-14 record senior Aimee Manfredo said. “If last year. Though the team finished we play as a team and we are all below .500, Tyler remains optimistic. mentally there, then I think we could “I thought last season was good. be number one.” Unfortunately, we were hampered The team’s optimism is prevalent, by a few injuries,” Tyler said. “I was but Tyler is still focused on improving hoping that the regular season finish the details of the team’s gameplay, would be a bit better for us, but such as winning doubles. upsetting [Illinois State University] “Doubles are always something again in the first round of the that we’re trying to improve,” tournament, and nearly upsetting Tyler said. “I cannot overstate how Southern Illinois was a great way to important winning those doubles finish.” points are for us.” In a recent Missouri Valley Another aspect Tyler said he Conference poll, Bradley ranked wants to strengthen as the season fourth in the conference behind goes on is the team’s chemistry. Even Drake, Stony Brook and Illinois State. for a sport involving single-player Bradley players and coaches, however, competition, team chemistry serves don’t appear to think the team will a large role. end fourth in the conference. “If you have good teammates that “It’s anybody’s conference,” junior you love and that you have a lot of photo via Scout archives Malini Wijesinghe said. “It’s going to fun playing with and practicing with Junior Malini Wijesinghe competes in a match last season. be about who wants it the most and and you want them to win, then tennis team will also play at the if we want it the most. I think we can you’re going to fight so much harder,” is sidelined for the rest of the season, culture, our team environment, Renaissance Coliseum in the Bradley win it.” Wijesinghe said. but that does not dissuade her from the relationships that the athletes Coliseum Classic on April 7. Tyler said he believes the team is According to Tyler, his personal contributing. have with one another, and the “There’s a lot of people when we more than the MVC poll ranks them coaching philosophy is centered “My goal is to be a part of the relationships coaches have with [the play in the Coliseum. It’s a lot of fun. to be. His aspirations remain high as on positive reinforcement and team as much as I can,” Manfredo athletes],” Tyler said. “Our number It brings a little more publicity to he looks towards the young talent of encouraging players to support each said. “I want everyone to know I am one strength is who we are as a team.” tennis,” Wijesinghe said. the program. other. a support resource.” Players are focused on the The team will start their campaign “I think that if we play to our “Especially for singles when [you Off the court, the team continues upcoming season and are looking this weekend on Friday, Jan. 26, potential, we are every bit as good are by yourself], I think it’s very to develop the same positive attitude, forward to facing top-ranked Drake, againstSouth Missouri State and on as Drake,” Tyler said. “We got three important for our team to cheer each specifically by spending time together. Missouri State and rival Illinois State. Saturday, Jan. 27, against Northern freshmen that will raise our level, and other on,” Manfredo said. “To hear Fortunately, the team managed to “I feel excited and I feel prepared,” Illinois in Peoria at the Clubs at River you will see this team come into their cheering can uplift you and you don’t secure schedules that give all players Manfredo said. “Everyone seems to City. own. We have an outstanding chance feel isolated from everyone.” the same practice time, furthering be playing really well and nobody has to win the conference tournament.” Due to a shoulder injury, Manfredo personal development. been negative.” “We have worked on our team In addition to key matchups, the Opinion What is happening in Peoria? A mid-season synopsis BY AUSTIN SHONE turnover-prone, but he’s improved the Braves won 72-52. Sports Reporter in his ball security. He needs to find Bradley only turned the ball over Tuesday marked the halfway a hot start in one road game to get five times the entire game – the point of the conference season for himself going. When he’s pushing fewest in Wardle’s tenure. They the Bradley men’s basketball team, tempo, he’s hard to stop. out-rebounded a better frontcourt, and it’s safe to say #TheMovement is Childs has cemented himself as and they caught the Bears napping gaining some serious ground. the centerpiece of this team for a multiple times on backdoor alley- Here’s what we know: long time. As a freshman, Childs is oops. Childs had 12 points and 12 The team has yet to be defeated averaging eight points and nearly six boards, pouring in weight-room at Carver Arena at 11-0, including rebounds, which has provided a boost buckets on the best frontcourt in the a perfect 5-0 start to the home alongside Thomas, who’s averaging conference. The rotation on defense conference slate, and they lead the 10 points and seven rebounds and was sound, and the Braves won each Valley in attendance. leading a team that’s still young. matchup on the floor. Simply put, the However, they have yet to win a While Kennell’s scoring has Braves were disruptive, and Missouri conference road game (0-4). slowed down as of late, Dwayne State was unable to find anything For the most part, the conference Lautier-Ogunleye has picked up the resembling rhythm on offense. games haven’t been nail-biters. With slack as an improved marksman, The Braves are giving Peoria a the exception of a loss at Drake (66- finishing more consistently in the product to cheer for again. Wardle 64) and a home win versus Southern lane and knocking down open threes. has put together an exciting group Illinois (68-62), every conference All of this brings us to Tuesday of young men that is starting to gel game has been decided by nine or night’s game against preseason as a unit. As my pre-season rankings more points. conference favorite Missouri State. suggested this team is capable of The bench is getting smaller. Carver Arena witnessed the most finishing with a winning conference While the past two seasons have complete game the Braves have put record. They’re half-way there at seen a plethora of lineup changes, together all season, against arguably 5-4; they just need to stop digging Wardle has seemed to find an the most talented team in the Valley. themselves into holes on the road. effective seven sometimes eight-man It was simply a game Bradley had to Sunday in Terre Haute may be a great rotation, headed by Darrell Brown, have. Lose, and they’re under .500. place to start. Donte Thomas and Elijah Childs. Win, and they’re a game above. There is no longer a favorite in this When those three are on the court Wardle’s game plan was executed conference. While Drake and Loyola together, they can play out of the pick to perfection as the Braves put Bears have the top records, they’re not and roll and find Jayden Hodgson, star forward Alize Johnson in foul unbeatable. While the regular season Nate Kennell, or Dwayne Lautier- trouble early, forcing him to sit most determines seeds, Arch Madness will Ogunleye open on the perimeter. of the first half. He finished with only be as unpredictable as ever. If the The mid-season departure of seven points, after going 0-9 from the Braves continue to take care of the senior guard JoJo McGlaston has field in the Bears previous game at ball and find a way to win away from been weathered. There’s no denying Drake. Bradley took advantage of his Carver, this team won’t be playing on that Brown can fill the void. There absence as Darrell Brown heated up the first Thursday in March. were times last year when he was for 20 points, eight assists and zero turnovers. That was the difference as January 26, 2018 A10 The Scout Sports Track wins titles in Indiana One-on-one Who will win the Super Bowl? Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots

Once again, the Eagles and The stage for Super Bowl LII has Patriots will meet in the Super been set. On Feb. 4, we will witness Bowl. While Tom Brady hoisted a Super Bowl XXXIX rematch the Lombardi trophy in the teams’ between the Philadelphia Eagles last matchup in SB XXXIX, I believe and the New England Patriots Nick Foles and the Eagles will have which New England won. We will the last laugh and capture the first also watch the exact same outcome ever Super Bowl championship for when Tom Brady and the New Philadelphia. England Patriots once again raise The Eagles boast an aggressive the Lombardi trophy. and opportunistic defense that Kevin isn’t wrong when he pressures opponents and creates describes the Eagles’ defense as turnovers, as demonstrated by their aggressive and opportunistic. It is 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings also true the Eagles did demolish in the NFC Championship. The the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Eagles’ front seven disrupted Case in the NFC Championship game. Keenum all night forcing three But, Super Bowl LII is going to be a turnovers, including a 50-yard pick whole different animal. six from Eagles cornerback, Patrick Unlike the Vikings team that Robinson. the Eagles played on Sunday, these Philly’s defense features elite Patriots have been on the big defensive linemen Fletcher Cox stage plenty of times and have a Senior Taylor FloydMews led the Braves in the one mile with a time photo via Scout archives (All-Pro) and Brandon Graham (Pro ton of experience in high pressure of 4:04.89 at the Gladstein Invitational. Bowl) and a strong secondary in situations. Sure, the Vikings have a Malcom Jenkins, Ronald Darby and solid offense, and the Eagles defense BY Cole Bredahl FloydMews, who struggled with team is at this point in the year. Rodney McLeod. was able to shut them down, but the photo via bradleybraves.com Sports Editor injuries last indoor season, said he is “The men’s team is in a good On offense, the Eagles feature Patriots boast an even better and The Bradley track team competed pleased to have two good races early spot,” Gauson said. “If we can get a dynamic offense with running more experienced offense. in its second meet of the indoor season in the year. some of the younger guys moving backs Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Even if they are without Julian last weekend on Jan. 19 and 20 at the “Last year, I wasn’t in the best along, we are going to be in really Blount. Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, spot coming off my winter training,” good shape. We still have five weeks and Nelson Agholar all offer a size New England still has plenty of photo via Scout Archives Gladstein Invitational. Additionally, the Braves left Bloomington, Indiana FloydMews said. “This year, I was until conference.” and speed matchup nightmare for weapons with Brandin Cooks, with four individual titles. able to have a good base, and it On the women’s side, senior opposing cornerbacks, while tight Danny Amendola, Chris Hogan and One title the Braves brought has been a great start to the indoor Hannah Witczak finished the 3000m end Zach Ertz works the middle of Dion Lewis. Philadelphia’s defense home was senior Taylor FloydMews’s season.” run in a time of 9:53.35 in eighth the field. is going to have their hands full. victory in the one mile with a time FloydMews’s winter training place. Witczak’s time is the fastest in Despite losing their Pro Bowl The other difference that of 4:04.89. partner, sophomore Scott Seymour, the conference so far this season and quarterback Carson Wentz, Nick awaits the Eagles’ defense is the FloydMews’s time was a personal captured the 600m run title in a time fifth best in Bradley history. Foles has absolutely stepped up to quarterback. On Sunday, they best and the second fastest time of 1:22.24. Also, Junior Natalie Burant the challenge, and now the Eagles shut down an offense led by Case in Bradley history, placed behind Sophomore Alec Hartman won finished fourth in the 5,000m run, are on the brink of history. Keenum. At the Super Bowl, not teammate Michael Ward’s 4:02.86 in the 800m run with a time of 1:53.77. just missing her career-best time at While Jack will tell you that Tom only will the Eagles have to worry 2016. Freshman Ben Wagoner won the first 17:47.77 Brady is the greatest quarterback about all of those other weapons “I was little a nervous coming in collegiate title of his career in the Gauson will head to the of all time, the Patriots defense is mentioned above, but they will because I was put in the faster heat,” 5,000m, a race he had never run Washington Invitational in Seattle too vulnerable. The Eagles have also have to shut down the greatest FloydMews said. “I just had to trust before. Wagoner’s time of 15:03 ranks on Saturday with Dan Gagne and far too much talent for the Patriots quarterback in professional football myself and my teammates. I surprised 10th in school history. FloydMews. The rest of the team will to handle. Minnesota’s defense is history: five-time Super Bowl myself even when I won it and Head coach Darren Gauson said have the weekend off. notably better than the Patriots, champion Tom Brady. finished with a [personal record].” he is pleased with where the men’s yet the Vikings got obliterated by The Patriots defense have also Philly’s balanced attack. If the Pats proven that they can step up when sell out to stop the run, Foles can needed in big time situations. For use play action to get the ball to his example, in the AFC Championship playmakers in space. Philadelphia’s game, Stephon Gilmore saved the balance will carry them to victory Patriots when he broke up a pass and have Eagles fans alike singing late in the fourth quarter that could “Fly, Eagles, Fly.” have resulted in a Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown. If that isn’t enough evidence for you, there is also Malcolm Butler’s interception against the Seattle Seahawks that won Super Bowl XLIX for the Patriots. Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Eagles fans can dream all they January 26 January 27 January 28 January 30 January 31 want, but they’re in for a rude awakening at Super Bowl LII. Even if they come out firing on all cylinders, remember that no lead Men’s vs. Indiana State vs. Loyola 1 p.m. Chicago is safe against Tom Brady, Bill Basketball Terre Haute, 1 p.m. Belichick and the clutch defense Indiana Carver Arena of the New England Patriots. Get ready for another Lombardi trophy to be brought back to Foxborough. vs. Northern vs. Drake Iowa 2 p.m. - KEVIN LINDGREN - JACK SIMZYK Women’s 7 p.m. Renaissance Basketball Renaissance Coliseum Coliseum

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BY RONAN KHALSA Off-staff Reporter Over break, the Bradley women’s basketball team excelled on the road and were only narrowly beaten at home. Coming into a season-long home stand beginning tonight, their overall record stands at 10-8 and 4-3 in conference. The Braves have surpassed their road win total from last year and are 5-2 in their last seven road contests. Head coach Andrea Gorski said she is proud of the team’s consistency on the road. “We don’t really feel there is a difference in playing on the road or at home,” Gorski said. “We try to enter each game with the same mentality.” Gorski said she knows this mentality has translated well on the defensively. “We always emphasize the defensive side of the ball,” Gorski said. “We try to take away the other team’s strengths and go to sets. We feel our newcomers have improved a great deal on the defensive end, and we look for consistent improvement in this area.” One of these newcomers is freshman guard Gabi Haack, who Bradley women’s basketball’s bench celebrates their dominating victory over Evansville. photo via bradleybraves.com said she has learned that defense threes, we thought they would come wins championships, and that offense game. We always knew Gabi could contest holding Evansville, scoreless a strong inside game and great out and deny our guards harder, but is a result of steady defense. shoot the lights out, but we have been for the first 7:12 of the game. After shooters around the arc,” Gorski said. they never did.” “We always have control over pleasantly surprised at how physical one quarter of action, the Braves had “Our ball movement has improved Both Gorski and Haack said how hard we go on defense and she can play. She has become one of a commanding 39-7 lead and a 75 tremendously since conference play they know the commanding win how high our energy is,” Haack said. our most consistent rebounders.” percent field goal percentage. started.” at Evansville will give them the “Our focus on defense the rest of Haack is the only player in the As expected, the Braves cooled off According to Gorski, she believes momentum needed to play a pair of conference play is crucial if we want conference that is in the top-10 for a bit from their first half dominance the team’s success at Evansville was tough physical teams this weekend at to have success.” both 3-point field goal percentage but still finished with a 64.4 percent a direct result of the team’s balance. Renaissance Coliseum. Gorski said she has enjoyed seeing and rebounding. This past Sunday, mark from the field for the game, “Our team balance is our biggest The women will kick off a four- Haack grow into more of a leader, and the Braves travelled to Evansville and and the third-best scoring output in strength,” Gorski said. “When other game home stand by hosting Northern has placed her in the starting lineup. Haack finished with 20 points, eight school history. When the final buzzer teams are game planning for us it is Iowa at 7 p.m. Friday. Bradley will “We knew she was good, but she rebounds and four assists in just 21 sounded, the Braves led by 58 points, hard to focus on one or two players. also battle preseason MVC favorite has really picked it up,” Gorski said. minutes. and the score was 117-59. Evansville was a sagging defense, and continual powerhouse, Drake on “Gabi is fearless, and her teammates Bradley charged off the bus and “Everyone on the floor has the and they were looking to take away Sunday at 2 p.m. are starting to look for her more each scored the first 29 points of the capability to score. We have both our inside game. After we hit some

Guard Anneke Schleuter dribbles down the court in a game last year. photo via Scout archives Schleuter is in her senior year on the Hilltop. A12 THE SCOUT January 26, 2018

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BY JUSTIN LIMOGES Sports Reporter

The Bradley men’s basketball team continues to dominate at home after beating both the University of Evansville and Missouri State University at Carver Arena, extending their undefeated home record to 13 straight wins. On Saturday, the Braves took on the Purple Aces in front of a season- high crowd of 6,285. Bradley set the tone of the game early, scoring three 3-pointers in the first 3:40, which helped secure a 14-2 advantage. Even though the Purple Aces went on their own 11-3 run shortly after, it wasn’t enough to take the lead. Bradley concluded the half with an 11-point advantage, 36-25. Throughout the remainder of the game, the Braves continued to hold onto their lead, with Evansville making runs to try and bring it closer. With 13 minutes remaining in the half, Evansville was able to close the gap to five points, 44-39, after going on a 10-0 run. This trend would continue as Evansville would bring themselves within striking distance two more times, erasing any separation the Sophomore guard Darrell Brown led the Braves with 20 points against Missouri State on Jan. 20. photo by Justin Limoges Braves created, until the Braves locked up on defense with three minutes left to go. The Braves were able to secure a MSU wasn’t done, however, as wouldn’t get much closer as the game focused on defense this year. The Braves take on Indiana State 66-53 victory, improving their overall they continued to bring points back concluded in Bradley’s favor, 72-52. “We stress defensive fundamentals, University next at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. record to 14-7 and Missouri Valley within the final minutes. Bradley Sophomore guard Darrell Brown defensive shell and what we need to 28 at the Hulman Center. Conference record to 4-4. Bradley only led 29-28 at the end of the half, dropped an impressive 20 points, do to stay in games,” Wardle said. junior guard Dwayne Lautier- after MSU senior Ronnie Rousseau III eight assists and four rebounds to “I’m just happy we got the lead and Ogunleye notably scored 12 points knocked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer. help lead the Braves to their 13th kept the lead; we kept attacking.” alongside nine rebounds and four Bradley head coach Brian Wardle straight home win which goes all way assists. said he wasn’t impressed with his back to last season. On Tuesday, the Braves took team’s performance by the end of the Wardle said he was impressed on the MVC preseason favorites, first half and told them to keep the with Brown’s individual performance Missouri State, with their 12-game pressure. but noted how the team’s defensive Upcoming men’s basketball schedule undefeated home record on the line. “I didn’t like how we competed efforts were most key. Bradley took the early lead, 9-2, down the stretch during the last 10 “I thought we shared the ball a within the first five minutes of the minutes [of the first half],” Wardle lot more in the second half,” Wardle half. The Braves then extended their said. “Our defense stopped working, said. “We score by committee, which lead to 18-8 with 11:15 to go, largely and our offense got stagnant. I let my was shown through backdoors, lobs in part to a strong defensive effort, players know that at the break.” and finding the open man. But in the holding the Bears to just 25 percent The game continued in Bradley’s end, it starts with our transition from shooting from the field and forcing favor as they went on a 16-point defense.” three early turnovers. run with 10:45 to go. The Bears Wardle said the coaching staff

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