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PNW Pioneer

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PNW Pioneer

The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer

Newest sport already has fan following

Bradley Bieniak February 5, 2025

STUNT may be PNW’s newest sport, but it’s already attracting a crowd.   Coach Madesyn Samples said the turnout was good for the team’s home scrimmage last month.     “There...

D1 Hockey enters final stretch with plans to defend conference title, compete in nationals

D1 Hockey enters final stretch with plans to defend conference title, compete in nationals

Prabhat Mani February 5, 2025

The Purdue Northwest men's D1 hockey team, with a current record of 11-7-4, is gearing up for the critical final stretch of the season.    With eyes set on defending their conference championship...

Young D2 hockey team aims to top last year's winning season

Young D2 hockey team aims to top last year’s winning season

Prabhat Mani December 4, 2024

  The Purdue Northwest ACHA D2 hockey team is exceeding expectations with a 10-6 record.   Building on last season’s 13-11 finish, the team is proving it has what it takes to elevate...

Three Pride D1 players to join Team USA at World University Games in Italy next month

Bradley Bieniak December 4, 2024

Three members of PNW’s ACHA Division I Hockey Team were selected to play for Team USA at the Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy, in January.     Team Captain Andrew Remer, a...

Track & field is a solitary sport, but Myles Sisco said the camraderie of being on a team makes life easier. (PNW Photo)

Contestant in a solo sport enjoys company of a track & field team

Maya Butler November 6, 2024

Track and field is a solitary sport that pits athletes against themselves, but Myles Sisco says his teammates give him comfort and encouragement.    “We’re all a big family and we all...

Pitcher Owen Walkowiak says baseball will always be part of his life - even if it means he won't be playing the game. (PNW Photo)

Pitcher dreams baseball will be part of his life, even after graduation

Kori Kosteba November 6, 2024

PNW pitcher  Owen Walkowiak will always be involved in baseball, even if it’s not on the field.   A junior Biology major, Walkowiak is captain of the pitching staff. And he loves the...

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Esports’ Labovic plans to go pro in lucrative gaming industry

Joshua Hayes November 6, 2024

While many PNW athletes expect their sports careers to end at graduation, some eSports team members are hoping for futures in gaming.    “My end goal is to get signed by an organization...

Coach brings lifetime of experience to the Cheer team, has plans for future

Adrianna Alvarez October 16, 2024

Cheerleading has been part of PNW Cheer Coach Alexis Gardner’s life since she was 6. “I started cheering for the Pop Warner program … then later participated in competitive cheer with Young Champions,”...

Streaming pact brings PNW sports action to the world

Bradley Bieniak October 16, 2024

PNW athletics fans will be able to follow their favorite players from the comfort of home, thanks to a new video streaming partnership with Flosports. The deal means sports fans can watch PNW as well...

Men’s soccer team attracts international players to Northwest Indiana’s pitch

Kelly Dahn October 16, 2024

When Geno Zambrano was growing up in St. John, he never imagined that he would be playing soccer on a team packed with international athletes.  But that’s exactly what the PNW Men’s Soccer...

Star season just ended, but Hockey already mulls changes for next year

Michael Dywan April 19, 2024

Three weeks after the men’s hockey team's trip to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division I National Tournament in St. Louis, the team is already thinking about improving its performance...

This year's winning season has the men's Pride Tennis team anticipating the GLIAC tournament this month.

Men’s Tennis team focuses on April tourney as winning season winds down

Prabhat Mani April 19, 2024

Pride Men’s Tennis is having its best season since 2016-17. The team is 10-5, with the season stretching to mid-April. That is a significant improvement over last year’s 6-9 record and its 3-13...

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