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Bradley students and nearby residents of Main Street Commons, the new student apartment complex at the corner of Main and Bourland, have something in common: disappointment. The Bradley Scout reported earlier this month: Last year the apartment complex was announced as a new housing option for Bradley students and many were excited about the [...] The Bradley Scout has been doing a good job of following the progress on Main Street Commons, the apartment building that is being erected on the site of the old Walgreen’s on Main Street, across from Campustown. The project was originally sold to neighbors as an upscale apartment building for upperclassmen, graduate students, and [...] From my inbox: Geno Ford, the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year the last two seasons at Kent State University, will become the 13th head coach in Bradley Basketball history when he is formally introduced to the public during a noon press conference Monday in the Renaissance Coliseum arena. The press conference will [...] The Bradley Scout has been keeping an eye on the new Main Street Commons and how quickly the new student housing facility is selling leases: More than half of the apartments at Main Street Commons have yet to be leased, but both university administration and Main Street Commons are still optimistic. “I’m really excited [...] Bradley has answered the question I (and many others) posed back on January 14: “Will this be the last year for Les?” Answer: Yes. Here’s a compilation of quotes from Bradley’s Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Cross, as reported in the media: I want to acknowledge Coach Les’ service to Bradley University. An alumnus [...] Word on the Street reveals that Bradley University’s “Institute for Principled Leadership [IPL] in Public Service” helped launched a rather unconventional City-County collaboration effort. In a surprising break from traditional negotiation, they didn’t tell the County Board anything about the endeavor. This simplified discussions considerably and was, by all accounts, non-confrontational. But the plan [...] Bradley Basketball coach Jim Les, who makes over $400k per year, has now led his team to 0-6 in the Valley. He got a big raise a few years ago after leading Bradley to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. But what has he done for Bradley lately? How bad does the team have to get [...] Bradley isn’t saying exactly how much they invested in Main Street Commons, but they are saying this, from the Bradley University Scout: Vice President for Business Affairs Gary Anna said Main Street Commons construction had been delayed due to the struggling economy, but Bradley had a hand in funding the first phase of building. [...] I received the following press release today from Bradley University: Jay Leno will headline Bradley Homecoming Peoria, IL (July 26, 2010) Late night television superstar Jay Leno will be the headline entertainer at Bradley University’s Homecoming on Saturday, October 16 in the university’s new on-campus arena. The arena will be dedicated during Homecoming. “We [...] The Bradley Scout reports: Student Senate passed a resolution this week calling for University President Joanne Glasser to form a mascot committee. If formed, that committee would be responsible for slating ideas for a new mascot…. [Student Body President Kyle] Malinowski said there are several reasons senate wants to make the change now. Philosophically, [...] |
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