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'Purdue Liberation Zone' faces limited police, continues to day 3
The "Purdue Liberation Zone," an encampment of tents, signs and wooden structures on Memorial Mall, is entering its third day. Dozens of Purdue students started the protest zone on Thursday as part of a nationwide student protest against the conflict in Gaza, mimicking thousands of others who have set up barricades and resisted university administration on campuses across the country.
Purdue faculty show support for on-campus protestors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Following a day of protest by pro-Palestinian student demonstrators in an encampment outside of Purdue University’s Agricultural Administration building, some faculty and staff members voiced support for the protestors. Around 20 members from the newly formed Purdue Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine...
Harrison junior Malachi King named J&C Big Schools Boys Basketball Player of the Year
WEST LAFAYETTE — The expectations were much higher for junior power forward Malachi King in 2024 after being tasked with coming off the bench and providing defensive energy when his team needed last season. The 6-foot-5 King handled the increased responsibilities with enthusiasm and quietly became one of the area's more well-rounded players. Not...
Purdue comes back to down Maryland 2-1 and take the first game in the series
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (PURDUE SPORTS) – Just one strike away from Maryland taking Game One of the series, Hailey Hayes recorded a two-run home run for the Purdue softball team (24-22, 10-8 Big Ten) to come from behind and take the game, 2-1, at Maryland (19-28, 4-14 Big Ten).
Here's what happened at student protests this week over Gaza conflict
Students demonstrating on college campuses recently have various demands, including a ceasefire in Gaza; severing financial ties with Israel; and additional accountability from university officials. On Thursday morning, a rally organized by Jewish Voice for Peace — Indiana and Middle Eastern Student Association of IUPUI blocked traffic outside the Governor's Mansion in Indianapolis, leading to 14 arrests. ...
West Lafayette and Tree Friends hosting annual Arbor Day plantings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The West Lafayette Tree Friends are hosting their annual Arbor Day celebration. On Friday, they will be planting eight trees donated by Bennett's Greenhouse. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cumberland Park. West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter will be...
Duke announces the signing of former Purdue forward Mason Gillis
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils struck twice in the NCAA Transfer Portal this week, announcing the official signing of former Purdue combo forward Mason Gillis for the upcoming 2024-25 season. After falling in the Elite Eight earlier this month, the Blue Devils have witnessed a mass...
What we learned after Harrison softball faced top ranked Lake Central
ST JOHN — Harrison seniors catcher Ava Mobley, pitcher Rylan Gick and first baseman Chelsea Parker kept the message simple after huddling with teammates during a windy night 78 miles northwest of their home field. "It wasn't our 'A' game but we're definitely not going to let it burn us," Mobley said. "We...
Explore different international grocery stores around campus
All around Purdue and West Lafayette there are a variety of international food stores. One of these is Baklava Plus, a store located on Chauncey Ave and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. This store has been here for around two years and is the only location and sells a variety of food from around the world.
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