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Earth Day Extravaganza raises eco-awareness

In honor of Earth Day, the Student Environmental Action Coalition, a group dedicated to improving Bradley’s recycling program and raising environmental awareness, hosted Earth Day Extravaganza last Friday afternoon on Olin Quad. “The Student Environmental Action Coalition, or SEAC, has an annual Earth Day concert,…

Students Relay for Life to fundraise for cancer

During this year’s Relay for Life, teams of students will take turns walking or running around a track to raise money for cancer research. The event begins at 6 p.m. tonight and will last until 6 a.m. Saturday in the Markin Family Student Recreation Center.…

Heitz Hall workout room to close, future use unsure

As of next year, the Heitz Hall exercise room will no longer be available, because its usage has slowed since the opening of the Markin Family Student Recreation Center. Nathan Thomas, the executive director for the center of residential living and leadership, said the main…

The Scout sums up the biggest stories of year, ranks top 10

1. Glasser shared breast cancer diagnosis with campus University President Joanne Glasser sent an e-mail  to the Bradley community in early December informing everyone she had just undergone surgery as part of her breast cancer treatment. After surgery, she underwent six weeks of radiation treatment,…

IFC/Panhel try to make Greek Weekend more responsible

The Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils are working to change greek weekend’s reputation. Although the weekend is often known as a time for students to come back to campus and drink, President of Panhel Trisha Koors said the councils are having meetings with the presidents of…

New construction to be more energy efficient

Bradley has begun to build new buildings and renovate parts of the old ones to be much more energy efficient. A big part of this initiative is the renovation of Westlake Hall and the addition of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center to the back of Bradley…

BU students may benefit from changes to Main Street

Campaign tries to make Main ‘walkable,’ students can participate in online survey to suggest improvements Students could soon see some big changes to Main Street. Restaurants, lounges and wider sidewalks are some of the additions being considered by the city. “We want to bring things…

Enrollment numbers low because of poor economy

The economy has affected the numbers of next year’s freshmen class, but administrators remain optimistic about the class of 2013. The number of high school seniors who’ve made tuition deposits is lower than usual, and Vice President for Student Affairs Alan Galsky said this is…

Glasser’s office hours successful at year’s end

University President Joanne Glasser said more than 100 students have visited her over the course of three office hour sessions, and the turnout has exceeded initial expectations. This past Monday, Glasser opened her office doors for the last time this semester to hear from students…

Seniors scramble for health coverage

Rachel Kunkel is graduating in less than month and hasn’t found a job yet. But that’s not the only thing she’s worried about. After May 16, Kunkel will no longer be covered under her family’s health insurance plan, and she doesn’t know how she will…

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