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PNW Pioneer

The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer

The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer

NCAA approves student-athlete betting on professional sports
November 7, 2025

The NCAA has officially lifted its prohibition on pro-sports betting by college athletes. The prohibition against betting on college sports —...

PNW begins nationwide search for new College of Business dean
November 7, 2025

The university has established a search committee to help identify the next College of Business dean, with the goal of conducting interviews...

Feds award TRIO $1.8 million
October 7, 2025

PNW has received $1.8 million in renewed federal funding to TRIO support resources for first-generation and low-income students and students...

Caleb Andrade
Caleb Andrade
Nova Dillon November 7, 2025

Caleb Andrade’s last day would be simple. The morning would start with breakfast alongside his parents. He wouldn’t tell anyone it was his...

Elizabeth Colby
Elizabeth Colby
Mia Mosca November 7, 2025

Elizabeth Colby wants her last day to be familiar.  “If I were going to die tomorrow I would spend today with my family and just do the...

Omar Valenzuela
Omar Valenzuela
Katherine Stewart November 7, 2025

Omar Valenzuela would be really annoyed if he only had 24 hours to live. “I am currently 18 so I would not be satisfied if my life ended...

Game broadcasts put students in spotlight
Akyia Baker November 7, 2025

This season, PNW athletes aren’t the only students putting their talents on display during competitions. So are students doing play-by-play...

The Stunt team is blending the talents of veterans and new athletes as it readies for a second year of competition, beginning next semester.
Stunt team mixes it up with addition of new talent
Alyssa Welsh November 7, 2025

With the arrival of 11 rookies, the Stunt team is mixing fresh talent with veteran experience as it heads into its second season of competition. “We...

Cross country makes strides to restore the fun to running
Alicea Jones November 7, 2025

PNW’s new track and cross country coach is working to make cross country fun again. After two seasons of finishing in the cellar in...