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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

Local Heroes and Bright Minds: Celebrating Community Achievements

Purdue University Northwest is honoring the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with events on both the Hammond and Westville campuses. These celebrations are free and open to the public, offering a chance to reflect on King's impact. The Hammond campus will host its event on January 15th, featuri

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader Takes the Helm at PureTech Health

PureTech Health has a new boss. Robert Lyne is now the CEO. He's been with the company for a while. He was the interim CEO since July 2025. Before that, he was the Chief Portfolio Officer. He's got a lot of experience. He used to be the CEO of Arix Bioscience plc. He's worked in life science and ven

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Nov 16 2025SPORTS

Purdue's Dynamic Duo: Smith and Mayer Shine in Close Game

Purdue's basketball team pulled off a thrilling 87-80 win against Alabama. Braden Smith, their senior guard, was a standout with 29 points, but it wasn't all smooth sailing for him. He had some early foul trouble and had to sit out for a bit. That's where freshman Omer Mayer stepped in and showed he

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Sep 08 2025SCIENCE

How Fungi Fight Fungi: The Science Behind Leucinostatins

Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Senator Tillis Steps Down: A Shake-Up in Republican Ranks

Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, expressed concern over the unexpected retirement of Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina. McConnell described Tillis' departure as a significant blow to the Republican Party, highlighting his effectiveness and collegiality during their time serv

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Mitch Marner's Big Move to Vegas: What It Means

Mitch Marner is now a Vegas Golden Knight. This happened because of a special trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner agreed to stay with Vegas for a long time. He will earn $12 million every year for the next eight years. Vegas gave up Nicolas Roy to get Marner. Roy is a good player, but he is

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Jun 14 2025SCIENCE

The Purple Puzzle: How Our Brains Trick Us

Purple is everywhere. From flowers to fruits, and even butterflies, this color is a common sight. But here's a curious fact: purple doesn't actually exist in the visible light spectrum. This might sound strange, but it's true. The color we see as purple is a trick played by our brains. Light is mad

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Genetic Puzzle of Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) is a condition where the body stops producing red blood cells. This can happen for various reasons, and one key factor is a problem with the immune system's T cells. These cells go rogue and start attacking the body's own red blood cell-making machinery. This isn't the o

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

McConnell Steps Down: A Shift in Kentucky Politics

Mitch McConnell, a long-standing Republican senator from Kentucky, has decided not to run for reelection in 2026. This decision comes as a surprise to many, especially since he has been a key figure in American politics for decades. McConnell, who has served in the Senate since 1984, has been a majo

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Tariffs Trigger Disagreement Against Republicans

Mitch McConnell was quick to out a bold statement regarding the most recent Trump-approved tariffs but many republican party members are leading the way in supporting that decision which came with the declaration that Trump believes tariffs are going to produce some indescribable effects. With tarif

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