Due to a decrease in enrollment, the school of liberal arts and social sciences will eliminate 13 continuing lecturers and three unfilled positions, increase some class sizes, offer reduced sections of some classes and suspend faculty research re...

  As this semester draws to an end, it is time to once again say goodbye and wish well the graduating students. Some final thoughts on awkward moments, biggest accomplishments and most edible cafeteria food have been gathered. ...

  Tons of comic book and sci-fi movies, television shows and video games have been coming out over the past decade, so it is not surprising to see comic book conventions suddenly spike in atten...

  A group of young Aboriginal women, all from the same family, form a singing group to entertain American servicemen in “The Sapphires,” a charming if somewhat predictable film from Australia. Dave (Chris ]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 1.3039810 PUC Chronicle Jeff Scott PUC Chronicle http://www.pucchronicle.com/a-day-of-reckoning-1.3039807 Lauren Van

  The season finale of ”Southland” redeemed the entire fifth season of the television show. After weeks of mellow, actionless television, producers proved to begin a slow ride that led up t...

  This truly has been a semester of changes for our campus. PUC has welcomed new athletic directors, new coaches, and the promotion of the Honors Program to an Honors College. It has a...

  Just because something does not kill you does not mean it makes you stronger. If something does not kill you it may leave you crippled, maimed, scarred, or otherwise incapacitated for the rest of a painful life. I have never been a fa...

  Chances are that if you go to PUC, you have heard about the current budget woes that have seen many classes and professors get cut. My major, English, has been hit especially hard. The immed...

  Although the university has cut funding for nearly every school and department, the athletic program continues to grow and thrive during these hard economic times. While all other departments are cutting spending and faculty, athletic directo...

  PUC’s ever-growing athletic program just received a big boost from one of its most successful alums. Thomas Ray Crowel, Sr., has donated $25,000 to PUC athletics. This donation will establish an endowment to provide scholarships for PUC athle...

  The PUC Honors Program is making strides and will continue to do so as to fulfill its goal of becoming a full-fledged Honors College. According to sophomore and mechanical engineering major ...

  After fearing closure due to budget cuts, the Riley Center continues providing child care and education for the children of PUC students, thanks to Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 1.3027923 PUC Chronicle PUC students, thanks to Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Lauren Van PUC Chronicle http://www.pucchronicle.com/the-college-experience-1.3027919 Jacob Yothment
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  When I went to Munster High School, other students would snicker every time they heard me or one of my friends say that we were going to Purdue Calumet. Since then, many of those people have either dropped out of college or did not go in the firs...

  In my five years here, I have never seen our institution this dry. By dry I mean there seems to be little to no life in the campus anymore. I remember the days when we used to have free massages in the SULB concourse, free food all the time...

  The Issue: Administrators look to the future of “persistent full-time students” Our Stance: Removing the “backbone of Purdue Calumet” cannot be a good idea The budget is in, the funds are allocated, and current ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 1.3027910 PUC Chronicle PUC Chronicle http://www.pucchronicle.com/puc-theatre-company-presents-musical-based-on-terkel-s-work-1.3027905 Jeff Scott
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  The Purdue Theatre Company will be presenting the musical “Working,” on two consecutive weekends this month. Acclaimed journalist and oral historian Studs ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 1.3027905 PUC Chronicle Theatre Company will be presenting the musical “Working,” on two consecutive weekends this month. Acclaimed journalist and oral historian Studs Jeff Scott PUC Chronicle http://www.pucchronicle.com/the-gore-the-merrier-1.3027897 Michelle Mullins

  Buckets of blood burst onto the screen in this remake/loose sequel of the cult classic “Evil Dead.” From chainsaws and chopped limbs to burnings and ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 1.3027897 PUC Chronicle burnings and Michelle Mullins PUC Chronicle http://www.pucchronicle.com/mcpherson-makes-the-grindhouse-his-stomping-grounds-1.3027889 Jessica Gerlich

  Boston-native Bryan McPherson brought a relevant and heartfelt folk-punk sound to about 25 people at the Grindhouse Cafe in Griffith on April 12. McPherson’s mix of acoustic guitar, s...

  The movie “42” tells its story of personal worth and the harm of prejudice in a way that is like watching an exciting baseball game. The movie is not a heavy drama, and is much better for this. Released April 12, it tells the true story of Do...

  Welcome lunchtime with ABC’s hit show, “The Chew.” This hour-long show definitely brings on a hearty appetite. Clinton Kelly (“What Not to Wear”) hosts along with Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, Michael ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 1.3027880 PUC Chronicle hour-long show definitely brings on a hearty appetite. Clinton Kelly (“What Not to Wear”) hosts along with Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, Michael Lauren Van PUC Chronicle