May 13

Letter from the Editor

To all,

Today marks the first real day of summer break. Now that senior week has ended and all graduates are moving into the real world, I feel that today is the best day to say all I have to say. First of all, thank you all for everything. If you’ve read, contributed to, talked about, or worked with the Purdue Review then you know I’m talking to you. This year we have come a long way towards creating the organization that Purdue deserves. I know I have worked hard, as I should, but I can’t say enough about the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers who have created the base of the Review. Read the rest of this entry »

May 09

Boy Scouts of America Proposal to Allow Homosexual Members

by Michael Brannigan

On April 19, 2013, the Boy Scouts of America formally announced a proposal that will be voted upon in May. If passed, this proposal would overturn the decades old proclamation that homosexuality goes against the core values of the BSA.

As an Eagle Scout, I was never taught this opinion, and neither was fellow Eagle Scout Justice Stephen Breyer until he heard the Dale v. BSA case in 2000. Many Scouts and fellow Americans alike were unaware that the BSA leadership felt this way until that Supreme Court case.

Thirteen years later, the calls to overturn this ban have grown to more than 6,300 Eagle Scouts and countless other Scouts, Scouters, and supporters through organizations such as Scouts for Equality and the Inclusive Scouting Network. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 27

PARC and Mitch Daniels Collaborate at Friday’s Rally

by Rechard Peel, Member of the Purdue Anti-Racism Coalition

On Friday, members of the Purdue Anti-Racism Coalition, proponents of the Black Cultural Center, as well as other concerned members of the Purdue student body, occupied the steps of Hovde Hall for a second time in one week. Monday’s protest and march gained a lot of attention and mixed responses. Friday’s rally aimed to clear confusion, educate the Purdue population about the importance of what was being fought for with these protests, and to begin an era of collaboration between the minority communities on campus and the administration that would change the culture of Purdue’s community. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 24

Former Review Editor Gives Advice on Health Savings Accounts

by Aaron Anspaugh, Former Features Editor of the Purdue Review

Many Purdue students are getting ready to enter the workforce, relatively oblivious to what their healthcare situation will be when they start their first real job. Some have been on their parents’ health plans their entire lives (up to the ripe old age of 26 thanks to Obamacare), and they do not have any clue what to expect when they get into the real world. Even the most well-informed of conservative/libertarian college students might know little beyond the fact that Obamacare makes things a whole lot worse. I come from the land of the grown-ups with a message: there is a tool that you can use to fight socialism in medicine, save for the future, and take responsibility for your own health expenses. I’m talking, of course, about a Health Savings Account. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

PARC Rally Sign Defaced

Response to the rally and picket by the Purdue Anti-Racism Coalition has been quite varied. Students have expressed both support and condemnation of the demands put out by the Coalition. Today, someone else found their way to express their point of view on the matter. Unfortunately, this cowardly person decided the best way to decry the public rally of the Black Cultural Center and the Purdue Anti-Racism Coalition was to deface a sign left behind by the demonstration. Please be conscientious of the sensitive and potentially offensive information in the following article. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 22

Purdue Anti-Racism Coalition March

Monday saw a large rally against white supremacy and for the equality of all students, faculty, and staff at Purdue.  It could be best summarized in the words of one attendant, “I can’t believe this [is happening] for the life of me.”

The Rally began at the Black Cultural Center, snaked its way through campus, and finished its journey at Hovde Hall of Administration.  The event drew near 200 standing members that stayed for the speeches at Hovde.  Many bystanders also caught a glimpse of the event. Candles were passed out as a form of solidarity.  Candle holders believed that everyone is united at Purdue, and would rather see Purdue burnt down than witness hate crimes. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 20

A Review of Bioshock Infinite

bioshock-infinite-box-artHigh above the terrestrial earth is the city of Columbia, a sprawling utopia built by the Prophet Zachary Comstock and conceptualized under the banners of the American founders, racial purity, and religious perfection. You are Booker DeWitt, a veteran of the American Indian War (specifically a penitent soldier who fought at Wounded Knee) and a former Pinkerton Agent. “Bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” Booker finds himself disgraced from the Pinkertons and wrestles endlessly with his past sins at Wounded Knee and as a strike breaker. Washed into a reservoir of regret, Booker finds himself tremendously indebted to an unnamed creditor and in order to rectify this inequity, he must go to Columbia and rescue a girl named Elizabeth. However, it isn’t as simple as it appears. Taken to a lighthouse in a remote part of the ocean, Booker climbs to the top and is launched into the air to the streets of Columbia. At first glance, the city of Columbia is the America that only God Himself could create, but it is made quite clear that there is something fundamentally disturbed at the core of this gleaming city. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 19

Black Cultural Center Meeting Responds to Racial Incident

newflyer**UPDATE: Enclosed within, you’ll find details regarding the march route, the BCC’s list of demands, and the itinerary for today’s events.** On Thursday evening, another racially motivated incident took place on Purdue University’s campus. The words white supremacy were found written on a mirror inside the Black Cultural Center. This elicited a strong response from not only the minority community, but the community as a whole. Upon finding this, Purdue Police Department was notified and an official investigation began. Today, a meeting was called and took place inside the BCC at 4pm. The meeting started with a description of the incident and then the floor was opened to those in attendance for ideas on how to handle the situation. The first idea was to hold a peaceful protest with the intention of getting an official response from President Daniels on how he planned to address issues such as this. As this incident will elicit the greatest external response, it will ultimately set a precedent for how he handles future incidents of this nature. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

Purdue Spring 2013′s Final Weeks

Purdue’s 56th Annual Grand Prix marks a tradition that has stood the test of time that all Boilermakers treasure and for various reasons. It is a week of celebration but more than anything, it is a reminder that our time together is coming to an end. With only Grand Prix, Dead Week and Finals Week, the Purdue Review’s complex emotions can only be sufficiently expressed through the following… Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

The Purdue Review Interviews Brian Lamb

Yesterday on April 11th, Brian Lamb, the founder, chairman, and former CEO of C-SPAN, visited Purdue to give his much-anticipated Master Class lecture. During his time here, I was honored with the rare opportunity to sit down and interview Dr. Lamb about a number of topics relating to C-SPAN, his past, and Purdue University. Below, you’ll see our question and answer dialogue and make sure to make it to the end because Brian’s most memorable Purdue moment is one you’ll never expect! Read the rest of this entry »

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