Purdue Exponent

The Purdue Exponent stands out as one of the few independent student-run newspapers, unlike most college papers that are either owned by the university or managed by journalism programs. This newspaper caters to Purdue University located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is released twice a week, specifically on Mondays and Thursdays, throughout the academic semesters. The Purdue Student Publishing Foundation is responsible for its publication, making it the largest daily newspaper for college students in Indiana.

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'Tire malfunction' caused Boilermaker Special crash, police say

2 weeks ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

A deadly Thursday crash involving the Boilermaker Special was caused by a "tire malfunction," the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday in a press release. The crash occurred in Lafayette at about 3:40 p.m. when the Special crossed the median of U.S. 52 and collided with an oncoming car, police say. The driver of the car died at the scene, while the Special's two drivers were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries.
LIVE UPDATES: Boilermaker Special involved in fatal crash

2 weeks ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson |Katie Walling

The Boilermaker Special was involved in a crash Thursday afternoon that has reportedly resulted in the death of one person, police on the scene said. It occured near the intersection of U.S. 52 and Wyandotte Road in Lafayette. Photos posted on Facebook by witnesses show the Special crumpled near the side of the road after police say it crashed into a car. The identity of the victim is still unknown.
International Purdue students can be detained while suing federal government, judge rules

3 weeks ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

A federal judge has ruled that five international Purdue students, who are suing the federal government over the revocations of their student visas, can be detained by immigration officers, even while their lawsuit is still underway, according to a court order filed Thursday. U.S. District Judge James Hanlon is allowing federal authorities to uphold the termination of the students' visas, arguing that "'some possibility' of deportation is not enough" to warrant protecting them from detainment.
Purdue students sue federal government over visa revocations

4 weeks ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

Five international students at Purdue, all of whom are Chinese, are suing the federal government after their student visas were revoked earlier this month, joining an American Civil Liberties Union-led lawsuit filed Tuesday, according to court documents.
Indiana Has the 7th Fewest Gyms in the U.S. per Capita | State | purdueexponent.org

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org

As America’s obesity epidemic worsens and health gaps widen, one often overlooked factor stands out: access to gyms. Save for the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, fitness-related businesses—and public
ACLU sues governor over transgender birth certificates order

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

The Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Mike Braun over a flurry of executive orders he signed last month aiming to restrict what he calls "extreme gender ideology."Filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on March 28, the ACLU's lawsuit hones in on Executive Order 25-36, which denies the ability of transgender individuals to update their gender identity on their birth certificates.
International Purdue students have visas revoked after Trump crackdown

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org | Quint Holguin |Seth Nelson

Several international students at Purdue have had their student visas revoked in recent days amid a national crackdown, a source associated with the university's cultural centers told the Exponent. The person, who wished to remain anonymous out of fear of retribution, said Purdue administration sent campus cultural center administrators a list of names of students who had lost their F-1 visas. In some instances, the source said, the reasons for revocation were as small as speeding tickets.
4/8/25 Ashlie and Kathryn Wilson talk about the experience being at Purdue

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org | Daniel Pike

Freshman Kathryn (left) and junior Ashlie Wilson, two sisters on the Purdue women's tennis team, talk about their experiences coming to Purdue.
Tuition freeze may continue into 14th year, pending trustee approval

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

Purdue's tuition freeze might continue into the 2026-27 school year, as long as the university's board of trustees unanimously approves the move in June. Until the freeze is extended — or expires — in-state tuition will stay capped for the 14th year in a row. As a result, the cost to attend Purdue will be a third less than the projected average cost among other Big Ten schools, said Purdue President Mung Chiang.
Purdue, SkyWest to start new commercial flights to Chicago

1 month ago | purdueexponent.org | Seth Nelson

SkyWest Airlines, a division of United Express, will begin flying commerical passengers between the Purdue Airport and Chicago in August. It is the second route established since the university restarted commercial flights out of West Lafayette in 2023. SkyWest will fly 50 commercial passengers to and from Chicago once a day starting Aug. 5, a launch date set to coincide with the opening of Purdue's new Amelia Earhart terminal.