Ben Bradley

Submitted by rpinkham on April 26, 2010 - 12:58pm

Stories from Ben Bradley

Fact of fiction?
Ben Bradley
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

There are a few college myths and legends floating around campuses disguised as university policies and common college facts.

 

One morbid rumor traveling the hallways is if your roommate dies, you automatically get As for the semester.

 

“I believe it’s true,” Lee Radley, a civil engineering major, said. “You have to fill out an application, but you will get As.”

 

Radley also said he didn’t know where he had heard it or where to find the application, but he was sure it was valid.

 

Tyler APO provides students with volunteer opportunities
Ben Bradley
Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Alpha Phi Omega Extension Group, a community service and leadership organization, focuses on volunteer opportunities around Tyler for University students to participate in.

Group allows students to give back
Ben Bradley
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Young Life-College, a student organization at the University, aims to help college students step out and stand up.

Members place college students in a role to help mentor high-school and middle-school students in surrounding areas.
"Young Life helped me gain confidence and learn how to reach out to others," James Garrety, kinesiology major and copresident of Young Life-College, said. "It also challenged me with being a good example and gave me the ability to be bold in other areas of my life."

Ultimate frisbee
On-campus sports provide recreational outlets
Ben Bradley
Monday, September 27th, 2010

Students can enjoy the benefits of the University's athletic facilities without being a part of an athletic program.

Intramurals and other activities allow students to participate in a variety of opportunities that can be both fun and healthful.

Disgust with male gender for having lack of respect for women everywhere
Ben Bradley
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

“Guys are Jerks.” Unfortunately, this statement is too often true. Most male college students are not chivalrous. Instead of seeing men opening doors for ladies, or helping someone carry a heavy load, the guys are too occupied talking with their friends or texting to show common decency.