The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer
The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer
The student news site of Purdue University Northwest.

PNW Pioneer

Michael Dywan

All content by Michael Dywan

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

Michael Dywan
April 19, 2024
The Pride men's Hocket team will be the first PNW team to participate in national Division I competition when it faces Indiana Pennsylvania in ACHA D1 tournament. (PNW Athletics photo)

Conference Champions

Michael Dywan
March 7, 2024
Hockey heads to playoffs with best record yet

Hockey heads to playoffs with best record yet

Michael Dywan
March 6, 2024

Women’s Pride hopes maturity will drive more wins this year

Michael Dywan
November 28, 2023

Men’s b-ball counting on new faces to maintain its progress

Michael Dywan
November 28, 2023
After a winless season last fall, the women’s soccer team stands at 2-4-2. They lost to Grand Valley on Sept. 22.

New focus, balance of vets and new talent, lead to strongest women’s start

Michael Dywan
October 31, 2023
Though the men’s soccer home opener against Lewis University on Aug. 31 was a 0-0 tie, the men’s Pride is off to a strong start with four wins.

Personnel shakeups power strong start for Pride men’s soccer team hungry for success

Michael Dywan
October 31, 2023

Winning is family business for new volleyball coaches

Michael Dywan
October 18, 2023

STUNT becomes 21st varsity sport

Michael Dywan
October 18, 2023
The Pride golf team has a fresh outlook as it begins the spring season with a new coach and flock of young players.

Fresh faces, new coach, state-of-art training technology make Pride golfers optimistic about the teams’ prospects this spring season

Michael Dywan
March 28, 2023
Senior Patricia Dizon says the tennis team’s focus on family builds a sense of team. (Photo by PNW Athletics)

Pride tennis attracts global talent to play in Northwest Indiana

Michael Dywan
March 1, 2023
Luca Kirchoff, recruited from Germany, is making a mark on Pride tennis.

Kirchoff moved half-way around globe to join Pride tennis team

Michael Dywan
February 28, 2023
22-year-old freshman center brings years of experience to Pride D1 ice hockey team

22-year-old freshman center brings years of experience to Pride D1 ice hockey team

Michael Dywan
February 1, 2023

Wisconsin athletes makes Pride women’s basketball a ‘Sister Act’

Michael Dywan
February 1, 2023

New-to-DI hockey team makes ACHA top-25 rankings for the first time

Michael Dywan
December 7, 2022
Men’s basketball team works to balance ‘family culture,’ winning skills

Men’s basketball team works to balance ‘family culture,’ winning skills

Michael Dywan
November 16, 2022
Students lined up at Grand Opening ceremonies to use PNW’s new eSports arenas. Th e state-of-the-art gaming spaces were designed for competition by the Pride eSports team, but are available to students who just want to decompress after class. Register for playing time on the PNW website.

Snazzy facilities take center stage in school’s new-student recruitment strategy

Michael Dywan
November 16, 2022

Energized, skilled new Track & Field team aims to leave a mark on GLIAC

Michael Dywan
October 26, 2022
Senior defender Harrison Hooper, from Noosa in Queensland, Australia, is one of the Pride Men’s soccer team’s 12 international players. PNW athletic teams are attracting more international talent as students from around the globe decide that Northwest Indiana offers a good college experience.

Men’s soccer coach looks for fresh talent, finds it all over the world

Michael Dywan, Reporter
September 28, 2022
Senate Faculty recommends increasing minimum GPA requirement for admission.

Senate votes to raise minimum GPA for entry

Michael Dywan
March 23, 2022
A Communication professor and military vet who served in a war zone both warn that media coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may not tell the real story. They say reports often emphasize emotions over explanations.

Professor, vet: Be skeptical of media coverage of Ukraine war

Michael Dywan
March 23, 2022
The increased reliance on social media for information, news and communication has some faculty concerned that people are trading convenience for control over their lives.

Faculty worry about growing influence of social media platforms in daily life

Michael Dywan
March 23, 2022
Load More Stories