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"Cool as Ice," a musical(?) comedy(?) starring Vanilla Ice, is the next bad movie reviewed by our columnist.
01/28/2025

"Cool as Ice," a musical(?) comedy(?) starring Vanilla Ice, is the next bad movie reviewed by our columnist.

"Cool as Ice," a musical(?) comedy(?) starring Vanilla Ice, is the next bad movie reviewed by our columnist.

Purdue researchers were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by the U.S. government ...
01/28/2025

Purdue researchers were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by the U.S. government earlier this month.

Purdue researchers were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by the U.S. government earlier this month.

West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter announced that various federally funded projects in the community will be paused. Among...
01/28/2025

West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter announced that various federally funded projects in the community will be paused. Among these is the semiconductor manufacturer SK hynix's $3.8 billion research and manufacturing facility.

West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter announced a Board of Works meeting Tuesday that various federally funded projects in the community will be paused. Among these is the semiconductor manufacturer SK hynix's $3.8 billion research and manufacturing facility.

Purdue Pete did not always act alone. In the late '90s and early '00s he was accompanied by a 10-foot inflatable named R...
01/28/2025

Purdue Pete did not always act alone. In the late '90s and early '00s he was accompanied by a 10-foot inflatable named Rowdy.

Purdue Pete did not always act alone. In the late '90s and early '00s he was accompanied by a 10-foot inflatable named Rowdy.

From watching a women's basketball game to attending a live concert, here are 15 things to do this week in Greater Lafay...
01/28/2025

From watching a women's basketball game to attending a live concert, here are 15 things to do this week in Greater Lafayette.

From watching a women's basketball game to attend a live concert, here are 15 things to do this week in Greater Lafayette.

WLPD’s new chief of police sat down for a Q&A Friday with West Lafayette’s mayor. Adam Ferguson said he plans on strengt...
01/28/2025

WLPD’s new chief of police sat down for a Q&A Friday with West Lafayette’s mayor. Adam Ferguson said he plans on strengthening ties between police and the community.

WLPD’s new chief of police sits down for a Q&A Friday with West Lafayette’s mayor. He plans on strengthening ties between police and the community.

Purdue students had the ability to gain real world experience recently as children were brought to the Curiosity Clinic ...
01/28/2025

Purdue students had the ability to gain real world experience recently as children were brought to the Curiosity Clinic for some health lessons.

Purdue students had the ability to gain real world experience recently as children were brought to the Curiosity Clinic for some health lessons.

The monthly West Lafayette Park Board meeting announced the fix of the city’s wellness center elliptical machines and th...
01/28/2025

The monthly West Lafayette Park Board meeting announced the fix of the city’s wellness center elliptical machines and the opening of West Lafayette's newest park in 30 years.

The monthly West Lafayette Park Board meeting announced the fix of the city’s wellness center elliptical machines and the opening of West Lafayette's newest park in 30 years.

Lafayette police rescued four human trafficking victims Wednesday, concluding an 11 month investigation into Royal Massa...
01/28/2025

Lafayette police rescued four human trafficking victims Wednesday, concluding an 11 month investigation into Royal Massage and another massage parlor in Kokomo.

Lafayette police rescued four human trafficking victims Wednesday, concluding an 11 month investigation into Royal Massage and another massage parlor in Kokomo.

With several RA unions popping up around the country and increased dissatisfaction among Purdue RAs for their living and...
01/28/2025

With several RA unions popping up around the country and increased dissatisfaction among Purdue RAs for their living and working conditions, Purdue RAs have banded together to try forming a union. The new organization, called ROW, launched the start of its unionization efforts Sunday afternoon.

With several RA unions popping up around the country and increased dissatisfaction among Purdue RAs for their living and working conditions, Purdue RAs have banded together to try forming a union. The new organization, called ROW, launched the start of its unionization efforts Sunday afternoon.

The University Senate met Monday to discuss mental health, NIL and the college enrollment decline with Mung Chiang askin...
01/28/2025

The University Senate met Monday to discuss mental health, NIL and the college enrollment decline with Mung Chiang asking the Senate to review AI policy.

The University Senate met Monday to discuss mental health, NIL and the college enrollment decline with Mung Chiang asking the Senate to review AI policy.

Purdue Track & Field earned three first place finishes at its two meets in Indianapolis and Champaign this past weekend,...
01/28/2025

Purdue Track & Field earned three first place finishes at its two meets in Indianapolis and Champaign this past weekend, and nine top-three finishes total:

The Boilermakers earned three first place finishes in Indianapolis and Champaign and nine top-three finishes total.

Raven Colvin had one week to adjust from college volleyball to the professional level, facing more changes than just the...
01/28/2025

Raven Colvin had one week to adjust from college volleyball to the professional level, facing more changes than just the color of her knee pads. With the support from her family, she’s working her way towards a solidified spot in her new team’s rotation.

Raven Colvin had one week to adjust from college volleyball to the professional level, facing more changes than just the color of her knee pads. With the support from her family, she’s working her way towards a solidified spot in her new team’s rotation.

Purdue never trailed against the Wolverines thanks to junior guard Braden Smith's exceptional defense. Michigan turned t...
01/28/2025

Purdue never trailed against the Wolverines thanks to junior guard Braden Smith's exceptional defense. Michigan turned the ball over 22 times Friday night, including 14 steals by the Boilermakers.

Purdue never trailed against the Wolverines thanks to a Braden Smith double-double and exceptional defense. Michigan turned the ball over 22 times Friday night, including 14 steals by Boilermakers.

Purdue swim and dive hosted its final dual meet of the season this past weekend. Seniors were recognized and many season...
01/27/2025

Purdue swim and dive hosted its final dual meet of the season this past weekend. Seniors were recognized and many season bests were set, but both men's and women's squads fell to the highly-ranked Hoosiers.

Purdue swim and dive hosted its final dual meet of the season this past weekend. Seniors were recognized and many season bests were set, but both men's and women's squads fell to the highly-ranked Hoosiers.

Purdue women’s basketball is on a seven game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in Gearlds’ coaching career. The ...
01/27/2025

Purdue women’s basketball is on a seven game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in Gearlds’ coaching career. The immediate future doesn’t look much brighter, but a recent contract extension gives Gearlds plenty of time to turn the program around.

Purdue women’s basketball is on a seven game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in Gearlds’ coaching career. The immediate future doesn’t look much brighter, but a recent contract extension gives Gearlds plenty of time to turn the program around.

Purdue continued its rise in national rankings following a 1-1 week of Big Ten play. A blowout win over Michigan oversha...
01/27/2025

Purdue continued its rise in national rankings following a 1-1 week of Big Ten play. A blowout win over Michigan overshadowed a 3-point loss to Ohio State and keep the Boilers trending upward to the No. 10 spot on this week's AP poll:

Purdue men’s basketball continues its rise in national rankings following a 1-1 week of Big Ten play. A blowout win over Michigan was able to overshadow a 3-point loss to

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