The Purdue Exponent

12/12/2025

After a successful 3-1 takedown against SMU Thursday night, Purdue reflects on key highlights from the match along with preparations for Saturday against No. 1 seed Pitt.

Following is Thursday's post-game press conference featuring head coach Dave Shondell with junior outside hitter Kenna Wollard and sophomore middle blocker Bianka Lulić.

After a successful 3-1 takedown against SMU Thursday night, Purdue reflects on key highlights from the match along with preparations for Saturday against No. 1-seed Pitt.

12/12/2025

A key defensive substitution helped Purdue volleyball overcome a 1-0 deficit to beat Southern Methodist University 3-1. The Boilermakers now advance to their fifth Elite Eight under head coach Dave Shondell.

A key defensive substitution helped Purdue volleyball overcome a 1-0 deficit to beat Southern Methodist University 3-1. The Boilermakers now advance to their fifth Elite Eight under head coach Dave Shondell.

12/12/2025

Announcing the final day of business coming up on Dec. 20, the Lafayette Brewing Company owners and employees reflect on its community impact.

Announcing the final day of business Dec. 10, the Lafayette Brewing Company owners and employees reflect on its community impact.

12/12/2025

A strong first half from Tara Daye propelled the Boilers to a resounding victory over Lipscomb. Purdue controlled the paint, grabbing 44 rebounds and scoring 44 points down low on their way to their sixth straight home win.

A strong first half from Tara Daye propelled the Boilers to a resounding victory over Lipscomb. Purdue controlled the paint, grabbing 44 rebounds and scoring 44 points down low on their way to their sixth straight home win.

12/11/2025

After announcing the final day of business for Dec. 20, the Lafayette Brewing Company owners and employees reflect on its community impact.

Announcing the final day of business Dec. 10, the Lafayette Brewing Company owners and employees reflect on its community impact.

12/11/2025

Twenty-one GOP state senators voted with Democrats to defeat a proposal for redrawing Indiana’s congressional districts, despite months of pressure from the Trump Administration. Among the GOP holdouts was West Lafayette’s state senator Spencer Deery.

Twenty-one GOP state senators voted with Democrats to defeat a proposal for redrawing Indiana’s congressional districts, despite months of pressure from the Trump Administration. Among the GOP holdouts was West Lafayette’s state senator Spencer Deery.

12/11/2025

CREATIVE EDITION: While most people I studied abroad with were making Instagram posts every other week, I still haven't gotten around to it. In lieu of making a post I'm skipping a few steps and going straight to the newspaper. Enjoy my photos!

While most people I studied abroad with were making Instagram posts every other week I still haven't gotten around to it. In lieu of making a post I'm skipping a

12/11/2025

In the depths of the Amazon Joe Rogan discovers an important truth. He’s always wondered who would win. Now, the great DMT elves have given him the chance to find out.

In the depths of the Amazon Joe Rogan discovers an important truth. He’s always wondered who would win. Now, the great DMT elves have given him the chance to find out.

12/11/2025

SATIRE: Purdue announced two new kinds of parking permits on Tuesday. The new permits are meant to improve the parking experience for students, with options to skydive to class or park at Purdue in Indianapolis and take a shuttle bus to the main campus.

This article is part of The Exponent's semesterly creative edition, which contains exclusively satirical content and other original creative works.

Purdue announced two new kinds of parking permits on Tuesday. The new permits are meant to improve the parking experience for students, with options to skydive to class or park at Purdue in Indianapolis and take a shuttle bus to the main campus.

12/11/2025

On this day, Dec. 11, 1816, Indiana was granted statehood and officially became the 19th state to join the Union. The Indiana Territory, formed in 1800, was the first to be created from the Northwest Territory, formed in 1787. A constitutional convention was held years later in June 1816 to adopt the first state constitution, and the congressional act that granted it statehood was signed by President James Madison six months later.

On this day, Dec. 11, 1816, Indiana was granted statehood and officially became the 19th state to join the Union. The Indiana Territory, formed in 1800, was the first to

12/11/2025

From holiday markets and shows to skating with Santa, here’s ten things to do in Greater Lafayette this week!