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ID Safety is a two-sided problem

An undergraduate student recently approached and described to The Scout, on the condition of anonymity, a way to access the information on Bradley QuickCards without ever touching the IDs. This is a huge security vulnerability to campus – one that, if left unaddressed, poses serious…

Do stupid things

If you’re like me, you went home after your freshman year, looked at your dad, and proceeded to think there wasn’t a chance he raged as hard as you did. How could he have? He works 45 to 50 hours a week, spends Saturdays doing…

The message matters

Students involved in Residential Life wrote statistics and pledges in blue chalk across campus Monday night in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, only to have their messages washed away the next morning by Facilities Management staff. The campaign was widespread, so much of campus…

Don’t be afraid

As I sit back and reflect on my four years here at Bradley, a lot of memories swim through my head. I won’t bore you with the details, but for a lot of reasons, I’m going to miss this university when I move forward with…

Faculty deserve better

According to Bradley’s website, the university’s vision statement is: “Bradley University will be an institution of national distinction known for outstanding programs and for the educational experience it provides students.” That suggests a school with outstanding facilities, programs, faculty and students. And of course, the…

Be afraid, but do it anyway

I’m about to graduate from college. Sh*t. Don’t get me wrong, I’m stoked. I’m finally finishing the 22-year-long tutorial in the game of life; I can play the rest of the game now and go after those unique weapons and artifacts. Well, I guess not…

Your friendly neighborhood artsy girl

Ever since I could hold a crayon, I knew I wanted to go into art. My mom told me that when I was around four years old, I proudly exclaimed that I wanted to be an artist. During the summers when I was young, I…

Student Body Officer election reaction disappoints

Student Body Officer (SBO) elections were held this week, and newly elected Student Body President Dave Jensen and the rest of his “Brave for You” ticket ran unopposed for their positions. This marks the first time in recent history that a lone ticket has been…

You are not alone

Making close friends is hard. This is coming from a self-proclaimed extrovert, so you know it must be true. In high school, I was repeatedly told that making college friends is better because you get to choose them from a large population, versus childhood friends…

Spring Broken

This spring break was one of the most relaxing I’ve ever had. Too relaxing, actually. I don’t remember the exact moment it happened, but somewhere along the road, I tore my meniscus, probably by over-exerting my physical capabilities in pick-up basketball. So I got the…

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