Stories tagged with "West Lafayette"

Northwestern hangs on to beat Purdue 27-21 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern’s potent offense finally got the help it needed from its defense. The Wildcats forced six turnovers, made a goal-line stand in the... – Oct 03, 2009 at 5:38 PM in Purdue

Purdue considering campus smoking ban by indystar

West Lafayette — Purdue University is considering banning smoking on campus and in university vehicles. Purdue will gather feedback through Nov. 1 from those who would be... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue-trained pilots will be jet-certified by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University soon will have the only collegiate turbojet pilot training program in the world, officials said Thursday. Today, university trustees... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue searching for an identity by indystar

Boilers enter Big Ten play with emphasis on improving defense WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The expectations for Purdue’s football team were low when the 2009 season began.... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Avon's Burgett picking up offers -- Purdue next? by Kyle Neddenriep

If there’s anything Austin Burgett has learned in the still-early stages of his basketball recruitment, it’s this: Take a deep breath and appreciate the journey.... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Smith finds new ways to contribute by indystar

Purdue coaches move junior receiver around in offensive scheme WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Every week during football season is like Christmas Day to Keith Smith. As... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Purdue

Eagles attempt to rebound against Fishers by Patrick Dorsey

Days later, Zionsville football coach Larry McWhorter still couldn’t find an all-encompassing explanation for Friday night’s 28-24 loss at West Lafayette Harrison. The... – Sep 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM in High school football

Win a good tonic for struggling Avon by Patrick Dorsey

Orioles gets boost for stretch run Talking about it during the weekend, Avon coach Dave Shelbourne didn’t downplay the importance of his team’s second win. “It... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:18 PM in High school football

Purdue researchers monitor cow emissions by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is leading a new study that seeks to answer the smelly question of how much greenhouse gases are produced by dairy cows. The study... – Sep 30, 2009 at 7:11 AM in News

In the huddle: Purdue by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Northwestern is looming, but many Purdue fans still are wondering why coach Danny Hope called a timeout with 37 seconds left, just before Notre Dame... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue, Dow AgroSciences plan announcement by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University President France A. Crdova will make an announcement Wednesday that’s described in a statement as “exciting news for the... – Sep 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM in Business

Life sciences boost by indystar

Officials of a fund created to help commercialize new technologies have invested $350,000 in two Indiana life sciences startups. FAST Diagnostics, Indianapolis, will receive... – Sep 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM in Business

Alumnus gives Purdue $10M for speech facility by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University says it will use a $10 million donation from a 1959 graduate to help build a new facility for its Department of Speech, Language and... – Sep 29, 2009 at 7:23 AM in Education

Former president's labor chief to speak at leadership series by indystar

West Lafayette — Elaine Chao, labor secretary in President George W. Bush’s administration, will be the keynote speaker Thursday at the ninth annual Krannert Leadership... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Clausen to the rescue for Irish by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A hobbled Jimmy Clausen completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph with 24.8 seconds to play, and Notre Dame rallied for a 24-21 win over Purdue... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

FSSA chief discusses welfare woes with legislators by Mary Beth

Contract’s future still up in the air, legislators are told WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Too many errors and delays and too little face-to-face contact with clients are... – Sep 26, 2009 at 1:20 AM in Politics & Government

Zionsville football falls in final minute by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Senior quarterback T.K. Rock’s 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Logan Rogers with 58 seconds remaining Friday night lifted Harrison to a... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

State's social services suffering, panel learns by Mary Beth

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Too many errors and delays and too little face-to-face contact with clients are hampering Indiana’s privatized welfare delivery service, the... – Sep 25, 2009 at 10:23 PM in Communities

Purdue food scraps generate power most recent comment by GlobalWarmingIsALie

One question. What was the capital expense for... – Oct 03, 2009 at 11:55 AM

Educator Ayers unruffled by protest at Purdue most recent comment by ChicagoTeaParty

It is nice to hear that Billy Ayers supports our... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:47 PM