Ben Goldman

Mar 25, 2024 | purdueexponent.org | Ben Goldman

There is an old saying that showed up on my Instagram feed the other day which stated, “if rubbing alcohol is for outside boo boos, then drinking alcohol is for inside ones.”I am not sure how accurate this statement is as drinking with gin or Malört has only instilled more pain in me. But, I am not a medium and tend to stay away from the spirits whenever I can. I also love myself enough to not torture myself with the Natty Lights and Natural Ices that I see strewn around fraternities.

Mar 18, 2024 | purdueexponent.org | Ben Goldman

I yearn for dark, subterranean areas. So, when my sophomore self learned there was a bowling class at Purdue, I couldn’t help myself. Why wouldn’t I want to take a course where I get to hurl a 15-pound sphere at pins underground? It was a dream come true. Fast forward two years and I have become a true alley rat. This semester marks the fourth time I have taken PES 115: Bowling and my only regret is I won’t be able to take it for a fifth time. However, I have several tales I can tell.

Mar 3, 2024 | purdueexponent.org | Ben Goldman

Not everything on campus is perfect. There is plenty to complain about. Scooters of SadismElectric scooters and skateboards have been one of my greatest nemeses throughout my time at Purdue. It doesn’t matter if it is a Spin, Veo or privately owned scooter. I’ve made my view on these instruments of mass destruction clear when I previously suggested all motorized forms of transportation be banned from campus to ensure pedestrian safety.

Feb 27, 2024 | purdueexponent.org | Ben Goldman

One of the great things about studying at Purdue is the vast array of different classroom chairs you can experience. There’s the classic model where the seat is attached to the desk, a staple in the classroom. Then, there are the long lecture hall tables with independent rolling chairs that are a decent typing surface if you don’t mind bumping elbows with your classmates. Having a solid, stable writing surface is not always a given.

Feb 18, 2024 | purdueexponent.org | Ben Goldman

With the demise of Bruno's, I started to reminisce about Purdue restaurants of yore. The Taco Bell in Chauncey Hill Mall closed my freshman year. It hit me hard. I lost the only place where I could buy both a laxative and food for cheap. It opened my eyes. I started to notice more restaurants and bars closing. Puccini’s was one of my favorite places to get pizza and Italian when I was down by the river. I remember their calzones were top of the line. It was a great casual place to go for a bite.