The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer
The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer
The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer
News
Tiktok creators worry about their platform’s fate
Alex Gross • May 3, 2025

As the deadline on TikTok’s U.S. future looms, some people at PNW worry about losing income and a useful app.  “Personally, I would have...

Groups rally around students worried that ICE may stage campus raids
Alexia Collazo • April 2, 2025

As fear grows that government agents will raid college campuses seeking undocumented immigrants enrolled there, several organizations are working...

Prof worries about Google’s decision to permit use of AI in weapons
Darryll Coleman • March 5, 2025

After years of banning the use of its artificial intelligence in harmful technologies, Google reversed course last month – worrying one...

Life
What's your favorite spot on campus?
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
Alexia Collazo • April 2, 2025

When she is looking for comfort on the Hammond campus, Lillie Bednarowski heads to the Student Union and Library student lounge   “It’s...

What's your favorite spot on campus?
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
Kayla Felton • April 2, 2025

Gabriella Medina likes to hang out in one of the smallest conference rooms on campus.  The small conference room in the Nils K. Nelson building...

What's your favorite spot on campus?
What’s your favorite spot on campus?
Aaron Conn • April 2, 2025

Daniel Martinez escapes the stresses of school and home in Porter Hall’s first-floor student lounge. “That spot is a very calm … rest...

COVID-19
COVID-weary, students urge caution, care
Katelyn Wiening and Parker Max • October 18, 2023
After two years of complaining about the isolation of Zoom classes, many students admit they miss the flexibility and convenience of online instruction.
Everyone is back on campus at PNW, but some say they miss the convenience of Zoom classes
Pells Wyatt • November 16, 2022
Everyone wants COVID-19 to be over, but one lasting impact may be pandemic fatigue that drains both mental focus and energy.
Pandemic stress may explain why some students lack academic focus
Lexy Griswold • November 16, 2022
Sports
Transfer portal opens access to athletes across the nation
Zoe Spoelman • May 3, 2025

The NCAA transfer portal is transforming athletics at PNW. “It allows for opportunities recruiting nationally without the need to travel...

Intramurals offer a break from classes
Ethan Cosme • May 3, 2025

Matt Dudzik will try almost anything to make sure PNW students have a good time. The assistant athletic director for intramurals and facilities...

RUSH partnernship means that help is nearby for student-athletes suffering from injuries
Bradley Bieniak • April 2, 2025

When student athletes get injured, help is just a few steps away. RUSH Physical Therapy, Pride Athletics’ athletic training partner, operates...