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Peoria Journal Star
What is going on at the Peoria Journal Star? Thus far, they seem to be afraid to do any kind of incisive, accurate reporting of the situation at Bradley. WHY?? The PJS has been provided the Bradley Resources Committee Report of April, 2014 which clearly delineates the magnitude and causes of the major financial problem at the university. Here are some of the things our newspaper has ignored:
- The resignation of the Chairman of The Board of Trustees who also happens to be a very major contributor to the University. He has also apparently withdrawn his financial support. It is reported that there is now some degree of turmoil on the BOT.
- A severe financial problem over the past few years that has grown to major proportions as reported by the BU Resources Committee in April, 2014.
- Reported Annual losses in the Athletic Department of over $6 million and in the past few days, a report that this loss amount was actually over $7 million per year, but was covered up.
- Financial problems were blamed by BU on "enrollment declines" and not on Ath. Dept. losses which were the real reason for the problem.
- Losses have resulted in salary freezes, no bonuses, major cuts in academic department budgets and necessitated dipping into the university endowment.
- Mens Basketball attendance has declined to an all-time low with a major loss of fan base.
- Mens Basketball RPI is now 279 which is the worse in BU history.
- No true assessment of the BU mens basketball team, talent, or coaching. The PJS Sports Department seems to want to avoid any real world, accurate reporting beyond what they are given by the coaches.
- No assessment or reporting on the terrible record in Womens Basketball or volleyball. Why?
The lack of any kind of in- depth reporting of these issues by the PJS is shameful and IMO an abdication of responsible and courageous journalism.
Again, what is going on between the PJS and Bradley? Where is Phil Lucianno and why does Kirk Wessler seem to run away from any reporting on these issues? Supporting the home team and even some rose colored glasses are OK for awhile but eventually, the PJS Editors, Sports Editors, columnists, and reporters need to stop cowering , take their heads out of the sand and report like true journalists with some integrity and some guts!
Wizard
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- The resignation of the Chairman of The Board of Trustees who also happens to be a very major contributor to the University. He has also apparently withdrawn his financial support. It is reported that there is now some degree of turmoil on the BOT.
- A severe financial problem over the past few years that has grown to major proportions as reported by the BU Resources Committee in April, 2014.
- Reported Annual losses in the Athletic Department of over $6 million and in the past few days, a report that this loss amount was actually over $7 million per year, but was covered up.
- Financial problems were blamed by BU on "enrollment declines" and not on Ath. Dept. losses which were the real reason for the problem.
- Losses have resulted in salary freezes, no bonuses, major cuts in academic department budgets and necessitated dipping into the university endowment.
- Mens Basketball attendance has declined to an all-time low with a major loss of fan base.
- Mens Basketball RPI is now 279 which is the worse in BU history.
- No true assessment of the BU mens basketball team, talent, or coaching. The PJS Sports Department seems to want to avoid any real world, accurate reporting beyond what they are given by the coaches.
- No assessment or reporting on the terrible record in Womens Basketball or volleyball. Why?
The lack of any kind of in- depth reporting of these issues by the PJS is shameful and IMO an abdication of responsible and courageous journalism.
Again, what is going on between the PJS and Bradley? Where is Phil Lucianno and why does Kirk Wessler seem to run away from any reporting on these issues? Supporting the home team and even some rose colored glasses are OK for awhile but eventually, the PJS Editors, Sports Editors, columnists, and reporters need to stop cowering , take their heads out of the sand and report like true journalists with some integrity and some guts!
Wizard
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