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In this letter to the editor, a group of cybersecurity students share tips for safe online practices and how to defend oneself from cyber attacks. purdueexponent.org/opinion/letter…
In this column, a summer staffer discusses the new ‘Superman’ film, and despite its messiness, it accurately portrays the essence of Superman setting a new standard for comic book movies. purdueexponent.org/opinion/column…
Life wouldn’t be a journey if everything happened the way it was planned. This guest columnist talks about how an unexpected decision ended up changing her life for the better. purdueexponent.org/opinion/column…
Surrounded by new construction sites and the pressure of constant growth, this summer staffer reflects on finding the value in stopping to take a breath — both for ourselves, and for the planet. purdueexponent.org/opinion/column…
In this article published by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Ross Marchand argues that Purdue's treatment of The Exponent violates its own claim of institutional neutrality. purdueexponent.org/opinion/fire-f…
Two Purdue alumni are at the center of what makes the Indianapolis Motor Speedway an enjoyable experience for fans at every race. These alumni explore what goes on behind the scenes to make the operations run smoothly on race day. purdueexponent.org/campus/feature…
Indiana University Health will spend $214 million on West Lafayette's first hospital and other healthcare facilities within Greater Lafayette. purdueexponent.org/city_state/gen…
Check out the fair, some live music, an art gallery or one of these other wicked things to do in Greater Lafayette this week! purdueexponent.org/10-things-to-d…
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Rainbow Trout Solar, a utility scale project, is coming to West Lafayette, but not without controversy. Proponents of the project are excited to see more renewables, but opponents worry how the project is being carried out. purdueexponent.org/city_state/gen…
Purdue in Indianapolis hopes to expand its campus and offer a greater quality of life for Boilermakers while also honoring the city’s past and connecting it to West Lafayette. purdueexponent.org/campus/purdue-…
Don't stay at home! Get out in Greater Lafayette and listen to some live music, go to the fair or hang out with some reptiles. purdueexponent.org/city_state/eve…
Purdue was visited Wednesday by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Indiana Secretary of Education and Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources. They toured Purdue's nuclear research facilities. purdueexponent.org/campus/general…
The West Lafayette police and fire departments are coming together at the new Public Safety Center, which broke ground Tuesday afternoon. The new facility will provide necessary technological improvements and keep firefighters safe from carcinogens. purdueexponent.org/city_state/eve…
Sophomore center Daniel Jacobsen and freshman guard Omer Mayer excelled in international play during the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, as Jacobsen won gold with Team USA and Mayer posted huge scoring tallies for Israel. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/ba…
Actor, director and producer Sydney Pollack hailed from Indiana, and despite hardships growing up, used his platform to explore human nature in a uniquely midwestern way. purdueexponent.org/city_state/gen…
A registered nurse health coach will teach Boilermakers all about how to treat the sun and their skin. purdueexponent.org/campus/events/…
While the Wabash Riverfest serves as a fun weekend event, patrons and vendors also come with hope to share and learn information on the importance of the mighty river. purdueexponent.org/city_state/eve…
An early look at Purdue football’s 2026 recruiting class shows significant promise on both sides of the ball, including the Boilermakers’ potential quarterback-of-the-future. purdueexponent.org/sports/mens/fo…
A Lafayette man was charged Wednesday with two felonies after reportedly punching multiple people in the head on the Fourth of July. purdueexponent.org/city_state/cri…