PNW Pioneer

Freshman runner sets pace for PNW with surprising 8K race win

Alyssa Welch • October 6, 2025

PNW freshman Jalen Streitelmeier made history on Sept. 13 when he beat about 100 other runners at the Spartan Classic cross country meet. His time was 26 minutes and 33 seconds, resulting in PNW getting...

New flag football team prepares to make history

Akyia Baker • October 6, 2025

PNW’s new women’s flag football coach wants to help the university make history. The team, which begins play next semester, will be the first at a public university in Indiana. “Being...

After struggling with the early season, Men’s soccer yearns for previous years’ success

Katherine Stewart • October 6, 2025

The PNW men’s soccer team is hungry for renewed success. “This is a really ambitious group,” said Lucas Dunn, the men’s soccer head coach. “It makes it easy for us to push them and challenge...

New women’s hockey team races calendar to ready for first season

Justice Wilson • October 6, 2025

Natalie Hornbuckle has a year to build a women’s hockey team that mirrors the men’s teams’ success. Hornbuckle, who served as head coach of the ACHA Division II Women's Ice Hockey...

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 nationally,” said PNW Women’s basketball coach Jesse Ford. The...

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 has expanded the university’s intramural program from...

D1 Hockey learns tough lessons at Nationals

Prabhat Mani • May 3, 2025

The Men's D1 Hockey team went on a journey at this year's national tournament, as it faced some of the toughest college hockey teams. The team entered the national tournament with high hopes, securing...

After strong season, Esports team eyes tourney

Prabhat Mani and Julio Herrera • May 3, 2025

It’s been a great year for Esports. The team won its second consecutive GLIAC championship, performed well in the Midwest Esports Conference tournament and is now focused on finishing in the top-eight...

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 in the Fitness and Recreation Center in Hammond. “We...

Women’s Golf optimistic as team wraps up its season

Bradley Bieniak • April 2, 2025

After years of lackluster finishes, Coach Jake Nietfeldt is optimistic about the Women's Golf season “We were always finishing towards the bottom of the leaderboard, but this year we have shown a...

Men’s tennis eyes tourney run after winning season

Prabhat Mani • April 2, 2025

After a year of growth and overcoming challenges, the Purdue Northwest men’s tennis team is wrapping up a successful season and looking forward to a tournament run. With two weeks of regular play...

D1 Hockey team heads for ACHA nationals

Prabhat Mani • March 5, 2025

The Men’s D1 Hockey Team is gearing up for the ACHA national tournament March 7-12. The national competition follows a hard-fought conference playoff run. The Pride opened with a dominant 4-1 quarterfinal...