PNW Pioneer

Spring Fling to conclude after an 18-year long run

Robert Niemiec, Staff Writer • April 16, 2018

For 18 years, students and faculty have participated in PNW’s Spring Fling 5k Ramp Run. Yet, April 15 was the final installment of the event. In 2001, students, faculty and fitness center members...

Transfer pitcher makes an impact

Cameron Page, Staff Writer • April 1, 2018

Mia Stevens, pitcher for the softball team, credits teamwork and mental strength for helping her move from the National Junior College Athletic Association to the NCAA Division II team at PNW. “Any...

PR Club slam dunks for a good cause

Hector Cabrera, Arts and Leisure Editor • April 1, 2018

The PNW PR Club’s 3-on-3 basketball event, held on March 22 at the FRC gymnasium, raised $220 for the American Heart Association. Students, faculty and staff could pay $5 to play against each other...

Softball winning streak ends

Ashley Granados, Staff Writer • March 10, 2018

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,...

2017-18 men’s basketball season concludes

Robert Niemiec, Staff Writer • March 4, 2018

The PNW men’s basketball team finished last in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The 2017-18 season marks its first appearance within the GLIAC. On Feb. 24, PNW wrapped up the...

Academic excellence for athletics

Ashley Granados, Staff Writer • March 4, 2018

The PNW athletics teams have achieved a record high grade-point average of 3.28 for the Fall 2017 semester. A total of 27 student-athletes maintained a 4.0 GPA, which was a 14-student increase from...

Women’s soccer hires new coach

Cameron Page, Staff Writer • February 18, 2018

The athletics department announced that Jake Truty will become the head coach for the women’s soccer team. Truty was assistant coach for men’s soccer at PNW during the 2016-17 season. Truty said...

Pride baseball prepares for challenging season

Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief • February 18, 2018

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...

Record-holding athlete Cordova becomes PNW’s first Wooden Cup semifinalist

Shawn Garcia, Staff Writer • February 4, 2018

Sal Cordova, senior cross-country runner, was recently named PNW’s first semifinalist for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup. Athletes nominated for the Wooden Cup must show strong character and leadership,...

Men’s club volleyball announced

Robert Niemiec, Staff Writer • February 4, 2018

The PNW athletic department will debut men’s club volleyball during the 2018-19 season. Cory Sackett, assistant coach of women’s volleyball, is set to lead the team. Sackett joined the PNW volleyball...

Thorn thrives behind the mask

Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief • February 4, 2018

When Hunter Thorn was 12, he won the Cooperstown Home Run Derby King of Swat award and tied the record for most home runs with eight. “It’s the same award Bryce Harper won so that’s pretty cool...

Softball team signs 5 players, 3 from NWI Sox

Amanda Lopez, Editor-In-Chief • January 21, 2018

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...