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Man takes hostages in bankBy Laura Pelner Alan Pearson had a hard time paying attention in class Tuesday afternoon. Pearson, a senior in the School of Liberal Arts, was distracted and stared at the door for most of the 90 minutes he was in Communication 352, "Mass Communication Law." "I was waiting for my sister to come in and tell me some bad news," he said.
New campaign highlights giftsWith Purdue about to announce some of the largest gifts it's ever received, it has launched a campaign to bring attention to all aspects of the University as well as those gifts. "The idea is to have a period when we really focus on having people find out more about Purdue and showcase some of the exciting things Purdue is doing," said Joe Bennett, vice president of University Relations. On Tuesday Purdue launched its yearlong campaign — Discover Purdue.
Slayter Slammer returns after hiatusJeremy Rea After some last minute uncertainty, the line-up for this Saturday's 18th Slayter Slammer has been confirmed, with Days of the New as the featured headliner. Days of the New, a hard-edged acoustic outfit with regional roots, replaced Dave Navarro last Friday as the headliner when a deal could not be reached with Navarro. "Dave was never official," said Slayter Slammer President Derek Thomas, "he had something else on the table, and we decided Days of the New would be a better show.
Jischke to talk about enrollment on show
President Martin Jischke will speak on Purdue's live call-in radio show on WBAA's "920 magazine" today from 2 to 3 p.m. Jischke will speak about Purdue's student enrollment process. This includes enrollment goals, how the University selects students, how it markets itself to prospective students and what policies have changed regarding enrollment. According to a news release, Jischke will also talk about how international students are accepted on campus and in the community, how academic standards can be raised for incoming students, how diversity and scholarship opportunities can be increased and how class size can be reduced. |
Contest yields thriving products Sports nutritionist returns to Purdue Jischke to talk about enrollment on show Speakers to discuss uses, effects of marijuana
Bar's request passes to committee Retail, residential construction commences on lot by Harry's
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Slammer returns after hiatus Scorpion provides guaranteed chuckle Exhibit gives history of pop music 'Jeepers Creepers' has original plot but lacks horror aspects Jimmy Eat World tops last album New heavy metal album contains both good, bad
Editorial Guest speakers deserve student audience Column Music acts as soundtrack to lives Letters Coverage of conflicts deserves praise Withdrawal of U.S. sends poor message America's war on drugs remains useless
Boilers plan to use bye week constructively New Boilermaker quarterback deserves an opportunityDefensive ends aid Boilers in victory to Bearcats
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