Clayton-Adam Johnson, Staff Writer
March 18, 2018
Filed under In Brief
Kimberly Baum was hired as the new clerk in housing on Jan. 3 following the vacancy in the position in November 2017. The previous occupant was Renee Poirier.
Baum said she came to PNW with high hopes and a strong desire to...
Hector Cabrera, Arts & Leisure Editor
March 16, 2018
Filed under In Brief
This year’s Alternative Spring Break, an annual event held by the Office of Student Life, was focused on homelessness and poverty in the community.
Natalie Beckley, Student Life coordinator, and Amanda Schacht, director of Stu...
Ashley Granados, Staff Writer
March 10, 2018
Filed under In Brief
PNW’s Softball lost their four win streak against University of Illinois-Springfield. The team lost with the final score of 4-1 during the first game.
After the team lost to University of Illinois-Springfield, that same day, Ma...
Amanda Biro, News Editor
March 4, 2018
Filed under In Brief
A malfunction in the sprinkler system in the dorms caused flooding on the ground floor of Griffin Hall on March 3.
Brian Miller, director of Public Safety, said that the malfunction happened at 6 a.m. and students were evacuated....
Amanda Biro, News Editor
February 18, 2018
Filed under In Brief
The Hammond campus police station moved to a new location inside the Schneider Avenue Building at the corner of 169th Street and Schneider Avenue on Feb. 16.
Brian Miller, director of Public Safety, said the Hammond campus...
Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2018
Filed under In Brief
The baseball team is set to start its first season in NCAA Division II on March 3 against Wisconsin Parkside in a home game.
Jonny Albers, captain of the team and catcher, said he is excited to play tougher competitors this...
Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2018
Filed under In Brief
The softball team started their season Feb. 17 against University of Indianapolis with a loss of 6-4.
Niki Stansell, head coach, said she is not worried about the team during their first year in NCAA Division II.
“Division...
Amanda Biro, News Editor
February 13, 2018
Filed under In Brief
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens has been renamed Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest. The name was approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Feb. 9.
PNW received ownership of the arboretum from former board of dir...
Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2018
Filed under In Brief
Members of SGA and some political science students will take a trip to the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Feb. 5.
Tim Sanders, director of the Northwest Indiana Engagement Office, will be leading the trip. The students...
Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2018
Filed under In Brief
The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting John Bobalik into its 2018 class, as one of seven local athletes selected.
“It’s a great honor and I’m extremely humbled,” Bobalik said. “It’s also a reflection...
Amanda Biro, News Editor
January 21, 2018
Filed under In Brief
Campus police will be moving from its current location in the boiler room building to the Schneider Avenue Building at the corner of Schneider Avenue and 169th Street in Hammond in February.
Brian Miller, director of Public Safety, sai...
Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2018
Filed under In Brief
Five freshman players have been signed to the softball team for the 2018- 19 season.
Niki Stansell, head coach, said she is looking to continue to grow the team and the 2019 class will help in her goal to win in the GLIAC....
