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Developing News:

Murder suspect may face death penalty

By Paul Trembacki
Sports Editor
The Purdue student charged in connection with the Aug. 2 murder of two Korean women may face the death penalty or life without parole, according to a spokesman from the Tippecanoe County prosecutor's office.

Following Monday's filing of 12 formal charges against him, Zhan Yin, 27, a graduate student in biology, heard the formal charges against him on Tuesday. The court hearing took place in the Tippecanoe County Jail.
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Earlier murder coverage:

Authorities formally charge murder suspect

Documents indicate rage may have led to murders

Authorities file preliminary murder charges

Community gathers to remember sisters

Bloodhounds may help find murder evidence

Police return murder suspect to Tippecanoe County

Murder suspect found attempting to leave U.S.

Biology department officials in state of shock

Police travel to Oklahoma to seek murder suspect

OSU police believe murder suspect has left Oklahoma

Coroner's report not coming any time soon

Police continue to be tight-lipped about murder

Purdue helping student community deal with deaths

Sports Update:

Hurns ask for, receives release from team

From University News Service and Staff Reports
Shalicia Hurns has requested and been granted her release from the Purdue women’s basketball team.

Hurns was suspended indefinitely from the team by head coach Kristy Curry on July 3. Hurns’ reinstatement to the team was contingent upon meeting a list of conditions prepared by Curry.

"We wanted to do all we could to help Shalicia as a person and a player, which is our mission for all the student-athletes in this program," Curry said. "We regret that it has come to this, but we hope Shalicia can get things in order and get on the right track. We wish her the best of luck in her basketball career, but mostly wish her success in life."
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Friday's edition of The Exponent is the last publication for the summer session.

Our next publication will be the Welcome Back edition on Aug. 17. Regular publication of Monday through Friday, will resume on Aug. 20.

Any breaking news during our break period will be covered on our web edition.

Jischke reflects on first year as Purdue president

By Luis Jiménez
Summer Reporter

Reflecting on his first year in office, Purdue president Martin Jischke said he's been busy learning his new University, his new state and its people.

Jischke said he's toured the state and given more than 250 speeches — at West Lafayette campus as well as regional campuses — to "foster a dialogue" between the University and the communities surrounding it. Despite his busy schedule he said he has found time to be available and listen to people.

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Paralysis Center researches dogs

Dogs and paralysis victims may be helped by trials being conducted at the Center for Paralysis Research.

Trials that attempt to restore function to paralyzed dogs have begun and technicians with the center are looking for dogs that have received a naturally occurring disk rupture to participate in the study.

Dog studies must be done preceding human studies. "We have a very good idea that this will work with humans," said Brad Duerstock, a postdoctoral research associate with the center, "and if these trials work out then that's the next step."

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Up With Downtown project looks to attract stores to Lafayette area

Lafayette and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns are collaborating for a project called Up With Downtown. This project, along with others in the association’s Indiana Downtown pilot program, is supposed to "advance the quality of life and economic progress of downtown communities statewide."

HyattPalma, a downtown enhancement consulting firm, is working with Lafayette to "tweak and enhance" the city's downtown area, said Sherry McGlauchlan, community development director.

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Campus

Developing News:

Murder suspect may face death penalty

Authorities formally charge murder suspect

Documents indicate rage may have led to murders

Authorities file preliminary murder charges

Community gathers to remember sisters

Bloodhounds may help find murder evidence

Police return murder suspect to Tippecanoe County

Biology department officials in state of shock

Police travel to Oklahoma to seek murder suspect

Police investigation takes it to Oklahoma

Coroner's report not coming any time soon

Police continue to be tight-lipped about murder

Purdue helping student community deal with deaths

Police continue murder investigation

Friday Coverage:

Jischke reflects on first year as Purdue president

Paralysis Center researches dogs

Purdue professor dies, cause remains unknown

Schools offer online classes to students

Survey says married men earn more than bachelors

New director of women's program sets many goals

City

Up With Downtown project looks to attract stores to Lafayette area

Man raises funds for abused children

Weekend events introduce history, Native American traditions to guests

Features

Ag Econ professor retires, will continue with workshop

Disorder proves common in women

Chamber of Commerce to accept nominations for award

Opinions

Editorial

Jischke's freshman year was probably better than yours

Column

 

Letters

Friends will always be remembered

Fans should respect Purdue’s reputation

Play defames Christianity; shouldn't be sponsored by Purdue University

Cheating should not be tolerated

Play should not receive sponsorshi


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Sports

Sports Update:

Hurns ask for, receives release from team

Aug. 3 Coverage:

Player’s death raises concerns among Big Ten coaches

Purdue grapples with unfamiliar questions at media event

Purdue racecar makes appearance

 

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