It was another controversial day in the Oval Office for President Donald Trump when he signed his most recent executive order Jan. 25 – an order that suspends all refugees from entering the U.S. for 120 days, as well as bans entry for citizens from…
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Lately, I have been on a mission — one that is fairly unknown to the people around me. It has become something that I try to slip into conversation to make it known to my family and friends. That mission is destigmatizing mental illness —…
This column is dedicated to my secret high school rival , the corrupt world that is higher education and my high school-era self-hatred. When I started my junior year at Wahlert Catholic High School, I couldn’t wait to apply to colleges. I was excited for…
Just before winter break, Bradley’s President Gary Roberts appeared on WMBD News and made a number of comments about a sexual assault that was reported on campus Dec. 8. These comments upset many students, faculty and staff – enough for them to take to social…
As a semester wrap-up, The Scout took a look at some of the good, the bad and the ugly of Fall 2016. Check out the verdict here. Thumbs up to BUPD The Bradley University Police Department impressed us time and time again this semester.…
About four years ago, I was sitting in my junior year Spanish 3 class back in Minnesota, and the travel bug was eating away at me. It killed me that I was trapped at my desk on the second floor of Chanhassen High School instead…
Lydia Moss Bradley led an impressive life, and our hats go off to her. She was a pioneer in many ways – her business endeavors, her philanthropies and her own westward move to Peoria. This year, the Bradley community was educated about her life and…
Election season is finally over. The campaign ads will cease for the time being and there are no more debates or campaign stops to catch on TV. We have a president-elect. We can go back to our pre-election lives. But not really. This election season…
I know, it’s cliché to live for the whole “never take anything for granted” phrase. I’ve heard it from my parents hundreds of times, and I usually just turn the other cheek. “You have an A in that class? Don’t take it for granted and…
About a week ago, Maddie Gehling (The Scout’s managing editor) and I were sitting in the newspaper office, scratching edits on articles and talking about our terrible eating habits. Maddie eats mainly ramen and TV dinners, while my meals consist of cheap eggs and several…